Australia - Furniture

1914 Original Poster, Centenary of Geneva's Entry into the Swiss Confederation This is an original vintage poster which is linen backed for preservation. ARTIST Unknown CONDI...

An Impressive Large Celadon Charger, 20th Century Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection Dimension: Height: 8.5 cm Diameter: 76 cm

A pair of plates painted with a pagoda in a garden after a contemporary Chinese model. English Delftware is considered to be one of the most important forms of English ceramic produ...

Blackened Vide Poche Square by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 18 x D 18 x H 4 cm Materials: Bronze The Vide Poche is designed with your loose-pocket items in mind, think keys, change a...

Of silver shape with lobed and gilt dentil edge; the well with a landscape of exotic birds enameled in a brilliant palette all on a festoon of dense green-black foliage, the rim with insects and exotic butterflies. The bird painter...

An unglazed caneware teapot of depressed oval shape, with arabesque decoration and a spaniel finial. Wedgwood caneware is a type of pottery that w...

Brutal Bench and Table by Alexander Lotersztain Limited Edition. Dimensions: D 76 x W 298 x H 646 cm. Materials: 70% recycled aluiminium. Alexander Loter...

Original Vintage Poster, Bally Rocks Man by Alain Gauthier, 1970. Artist: Alain Gauthier Dimensions: 127 x 167cm Year: 1970 Format: Linen backed.  

Red low seat Italian chair in suede and black metal frame 1970s. Completely restored red suede Italian chairs, frame painted in black and reupholstered in Italy.  

Art Glass from murano island Italy, sculpture in green glass 1960s.

The great dining table is a stunning piece of furniture that showcases the craftsmanship and creativity of Australian designer Daniel Barbera. Barbera has been working with bronze fo...

Unique sculptural black lacquered wood coat rack by Bruce Tippett “Renna” for Gavina, Knoll International, circa 1968. Rare black lacquered colour.

Italian Crystal Glass Centrepiece Bowl

Chinese porcelain libation cups of this period represent a fascinating aspect of Chinese ceramic art and cultural history. The Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) was renowned for its porcelain...

Mushroom Italian lamp in Murano glass, 1960s. Good condition considering the age the white glass is still very beautiful and the light the come out is nice and gentle not invasive at...

Pranzo ( Lunch ) is a cupboard clearly inspired by the Lombard cabinetmaking tradition in walnut wood, reflecting Silvio Coppola's essential approach to design; a design free from fl...

Extremely rare poster by Rene Gruau for ‘Blizzand’ raincoats, this elegant design by the Italian illustrator embodies the sophistication the brand strived to promote. The mysterious ...

A Royal Crown Derby Imari ‘383’ Dish, Circa 1888 Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The cylindrical dish applied with the ‘383’ design, otherwise...

Set of 2 Bronze Spot Table Lamps by Henry Wilson Dimenions: D 13 x H 21 cm Materials: Bronze Spot light is a direct, sculptural light cast in two parts from solid gunmetal bronze.  ...

Mid-century modern design often incorporated geometric shapes, and a square coffee table is a good example of this. The square shape gives the table a symmetrical and balanced look. ...

Alessi tray designed by Franco Grignani in 1974 (signed underneath) with engraved pattern.

Italian handmade ceramic

Between 1900 and 1905, Matisse painted in the style called Fauves (French for “wild beasts”). Many of his finest works were created in the decade or so after 1906. Matisse developed ...

Italian Bitossi style ceramic vase.

Romeo Rega Italian Mid Century Modern rectangular Brass side table with two smoked glass shelves. Romeo Rega (1932-1975) was an Italian f...

'AUSTRALIA WARATAH' Original Vintage Art Deco Poster by Sellheim An original vintage Australian poster by Sellheim featuring one of Australia'...

A large platter, probably once associated with tureen. Beautiful flower painting, possible done outside the factory at the Giles studio in London, or perhaps at the Chelsea studio by a painter who had previously worked there. The tulip, heartease, and others look very Giles. One of the most distinctive features of Chelsea porcelain is its intricate floral painting, which often featured detailed, lifelike renditions of flowers and other botanical subjects. The factory employed skilled artists who were trained in the art of flower...

Three-tiered stand for sweetmeats, in the form of shells and coral, and enameled with flowers; it is rare to find these in such good condition. Probably from a large dessert service. These stands were popular in the Georgian period and were made by most of the porcelain factories. Many were modelled by a man named Tebo, who went from factory to factory creating these stands. He appears to have used real shells...

Cleopatra and Mark Antony, in enamelled creamware. After a model by Ralph and Enoch Wood, and quite likely made by this important partnership. The figur...

A good shaped sewing box of tooled leather with finely cast brass fittings. Stands on lion's paw feet. The leather is a deep burgundy colour with some minor chipping to corners. The interior is fitted with compartments in blue paper and blue silk, the lids have mother of pearl knobs...

Contemporary Brass & Quartz Crystal Wall Sconce - Pythagoras Crystal Twin 600 by Christopher Boots Pythagoras, the revered philosopher and mathematician, believed the mysteries of o...

La Bolla is a stunning wall or ceiling light designed by Italian designer Elio Martinelli for Martinelli Luce in the 1960s. The name "La Bolla" means "the bubble" in Italian, and the...

Original vintage French theatre and cabaret poster by René Gruau, 1966 René Gruau was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated portrayal of fashion d...

A superb example of Chinese porcelain, redecorated for the English market in London, probably in the Giles studio. ‘Man in a red coat’ pattern with gilded rock strata. Unusually, ...

AIR FRANCE Original Vintage Poster 'France is Paris is two Thousand Years Old' A stylistic travel poster for Air France airline, this poster is a nod towards the history and early...

Pietro Annigoni cup in porcelain Made by Arte Eva Sud Italy Original 1960s.?The cup is high approx cm 8.5, at the opening wide approx cm 9.5, at the bo...

A striking beaker, in Dehua’s luscious porcelain. An unsually bright white for Dehua, which is very attractive. A tall beaker, of pleasing shape, with simple decoration of Prunus....

Exceptionally rare early figure of Bacchus in black basalt. The mixed-case mark places this figure between 1780 and 1785. He is portrayed in typical style, his head garlanded with grapes and with a wine cup to his lips. Bacchus, also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology, is the enigmatic god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness. He symbolizes freedom, ecstasy, and the blurring of societal norms through his rituals and festivities. Bacchus is often depicted in myths as a deity who challenges the status quo, promoting an atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply, and his followers are liberated from their everyday constraints. Born from Zeus and the mortal Semele, Bacchus is unique among gods, bridging the divide between the divine and the human. His followers included the wild and ecstatic maenads, female devotees who often reached states of divine frenzy, and the satyrs, mischievous half-man, half-goat beings. The worship of Bacchus was marked by theatrical processions, dances, and plays, reflecting his patronage of the theater and the dramatic arts. Bacchus’s mythology...

Quick Release Key Ring by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 8 x H 8 cm Materials: Brass Solid brass machined key ring with quick release. "Eventually everything connects - people, ideas, o...

Boldrini Italian Mid Century Modern alabaster table horse sculpture made in Volterra  (Tuscany, Italy ). Boldrini is a well-known Italian compan...

An impressive depiction of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, whose name bears the meaning ‘One who hears the cries of the world.’ The rather androgynous figure is adorned with beaded jewellery and the princely regalia of a dhoti, draped across her body and spilling out over to partially obscure what she is resting upon. The goddess’ profile exhibits idealised features of Asian artistic convention; her face is soft and rounded, with full lips and relaxed eyes that provide a serene quality of youthfulness to the figure. Adhering to Chinese iconography of Guanyin, the figure is marked by an urna on her forehead, denoting her own enlightenment, as well as a diadem displaying Buddha Amitabha, the spiritual teacher of Guanyin. Seated in the Lalit asana pose, translated as ‘royal ease’, the figure exudes a fine example of the relaxed majesty typical in the characterisation of Guanyin. Whilst the figure’s left hand is placed restfully upon the left leg pendant, the right is raised in the gesture shuni mudra, the second finger held gently against the thumb. Otherwise known as the seal of patience, this gesture indicates the figure as one intended to bestow this virtue, along with compassion and understanding, upon the beholder. Notes on the item: Guanyin is the Chinese interpretation of Avalokiteshvara, the Indian Bodhisattva of compassion. The term “Bodhisattva” is derived from the Sanskrit “Bodhi”, meaning ‘awakening’ or ‘enlightenment’, combined with “Sattva”, meaning ‘spirit’ or ‘being’, referring to one on the path to achieving enlightenment. Bodhisattvas in Mayahana Buddhism are recognised as figures who have effectively achieved enlightenment yet relinquish their accension to nirvana in order to remain amongst mankind in the ultimate act of compassion to aid as spiritual guides. As such, the Bodhisattva inhabit a liminal space between samsara and nirvana; enlightened beings that maintain a relationship with humanity that buddhas cannot, as attaining Buddhahood necessitates the abandonment of all worldly attachments, including mankind. Guanyin’s very name, ‘One who hears the cries of the world’ highlights this role as a compassionate figure who acknowledges the suffering and strife of man. Along with Mahāsthāmaprāpta, a fellow bodhisattva, Guanyin serves as an attendant to Buddha Amitabha, with these three deities recognised as the Three Sages of Western Pure Land Buddhism, a sect of Mayahana Buddhism popular in East Asia. Avalokiteshvara is commonly posited to have been adopted from Indian Buddhism into China as Guanyin around 200-400 CE, however it was the Tang dynasty (618-907) which saw the popularisation of the deity. By the Ming (1358–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties, Guanyin held the position as the most popular female deity in China. The unique state of religion in China held no monolithic canon regarding Buddhism and saw the assimilation of several belief systems, primarily Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen to fulfil the role of idealised femininity as prescribed by Confucianism, with the scarcity of female Chinese deities perhaps accounting for the gradual gender shift Guanyin underwent. The Indian Avalokiteshvara is unequivocally recognised as male, whilst the supposed gender of Guanyin remains contentious. Although there is a clear shift from the masculine Avalokiteshvara towards a more feminine representation, it is unclear if Guanyin is understood to be entirely feminine, to inhabit qualities of both genders or to be elevated beyond gender entirely, embodying neither. Depictions of Guanyin are highly androgynous, which some believe lends credence towards Guanyin symbolising the unity of dualistic forces as recognised in Daoism, displaying the anthropomorphism of yin and yang. Comparative Analysis: Market comparisons of similar Qing Dynasty polychrome figures of Guanyin include lot 767 (no.2) From Christies ‘Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,’ New York, 25 March 2022, with the price realised USD 52,920 (Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 30,000). Christies also auctioned a comparable polychrome Guanyin...

A good 'Timor' model Louis Kalff desk lamp with a pierced edge shade in dark grey and with a chrome stem finishing on a domed circular base.

This exquisite Circa 1800’s Italian walnut extendable table features lovely Louis XV style columned legs and pull out underneath drawers...

A mosaic pattern plate in saltglaze earthenware, with a an early transfer-print of the Royal Arms used during this period. This coat of arms was used by both George II and George III...

The Republic of San Marino, a microstate located in Italy, has a rich cultural heritage that includes various artisanal crafts, including ceramics. Ceramics produced in San Marino o...

A very attractive 1970s glass vase, hand blown. It sits in the style of Scandinavian glass of the 1970s period, especially with reference to the work of Erik Hoglund, though it could...

A rare and beautiful large wall plaque by Marcello Fantoni of Italy, circa 1955 decorated with a table still life of grapes in a bowl, coffee pot, wine bottles and fruit. The glaze h...

An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with a Chinese landscape. Prov: Taylor Collection; Roderick Jellicoe.  

Contemporary Brass Wall Sconce - Pythagoras Twin 600 by Christopher Boots Pythagoras, the revered philosopher and mathematician, believed the mysteries of our physical world could...

Italian Gothic gold leaf mirror console with black marble top 1920s. Statement piece completely cover in gold leaf by Paolo Lumini, he restored the all...

An excellent black basalt teapot, with engine turned decoration and widow finial. Most unusually, this example is marked.

Empoli, as a municipality itself, is approx 30kms (45 mins) slightly south-west of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It’s the somewhat forgotten region of the country when i...

Italian Murano glass pendant light.

Original vintage poster by Cieslewicz, Circa 1970 'REPORTERS' "Cieslewicz's art merges a number of intellectual and emotional threads through close relationships between words an...

Set of 2 Aluminum Palais Door Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 13 x D 8 x H 2 cm Materials: Aluminum Palais lever handle in aluminium. Each handle i...

Chinese export porcelain teapot with underglaze blue decoration; decorated for the London market in the James Giles workshop with the S...

A tall black and white cylindrical vase form and painted as a male figure. Fully signed.

The special relationship between light and matter that has always been the hallmark of VENINI glassware return in this line of table and floor lamps that bring the Opalino technique ...