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Petra I Triple Clear Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 12 x W 30 x H 60 cm. Materials: Aged brass, slices of polished clear quartz. Available in clear, rose, or smoky...

'La Mode de Paris' Wood-engraving with original hand-colouring. French 1870s fashion illustration, from a series called 'La Mode de Paris'. Signed in ...

Original vintage poster Bitter Campari Spiratello Leonetto Cappiello 1921 oversize This is a beautiful art deco poster by the famous artist, Leonetto Cappiello from 1921. Cappiello was influenced to create this image due to his time spent sketching performers against the dark curtains of the theatre; this poster was very unique at the time and has become a rare, sought after poster today. Once hailed as, ‘the father of modern Advertising’ Leonetto Cappiello was an Italian painter and poster designer who lived and worked predominantly in Paris. Cappiello’s career as a professional poster artist began in the 1900’s, despite having no formal training as an artist, he was commissioned to produce artworks for Pirelli, Kub, Parapluie Revel...

The Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini is a stunning mid-century Italian masterpiece, blending light, geometry, and artisan glasswork. Scarpa's innovative design features...

Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's. Newly Restored and upholstered in Italy.

A lavish example of San Marino pottery, with typical 'Smalto Roccia' or 'Lava' glaze. A boat vase with a central red panel depicting typical lady head with flowers in sgrafitto decor...

A French Bronze Gueridon, 19th Century The bronze cross frame base to black stone inset top. A fine traditional Campaign form having Bronze Strap frames with the legs terminating in...

A superb terracotta lion, French 18th century Height: 70 cm Width: 38 cm Depth: 82 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection acquired in 1990s.

The Scultura 190 Lounge Chair designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti in the 1970s, embodies the distinctive design language synonymous wi...

A Cromwellian English Oak Refectory Table. 17th Century The plank top over a recessed carved freize on column legs joined by an H stretcher, dated 1656. Home decor, interior design...

A pair of Australian south sea pearls measuring 9-10mm. The Pearls are round in shape with very minor surface blemishes and imperfection. The pearls are of high lustre with green and...

The Fermat Cabinet Handle range provides a tactile and beautiful addition to interior spaces. Designed to be applied to cabinets and internal doors, these soft forms are a pleasur...

A pair of 16.5mm white south sea pearl earrings stud with 18k yellow gold backing. The pearls are of high button shape with very good lust...

Formation stick pendant is a sleek, Minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...

J.G Domergue Galerie des Champs-Elysees Original Vintage Exhibition Poster This is an original exhibition poster by Jean-Gabriel Domergue, a French painter who specialised in portra...

'Ile de Philae : Vue de l'edifice de l'est et de plusieurs monuments' (Island of Philae : View of the east building and other monuments) Elephant folio engraving, by Baltard after...

This is an impressive Deep Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Ruby and Diamond Clasp. The pearls are 12mm-16mm in size and it comes ...

A Strand of an Impressive White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp. The size of the pearls are ranging from 13mm-15mm. This is a very elegant pearl necklace and is perfect for any occasions. A 13 mm to 15.6 mm White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp It consist of 26 pieces Round Shape White South Sea Pearls with The pearls are of Very Good Lustre with minor surface blemishes The colour of the pearls is white with Green and Pink overtone. The photo is taken by iPhone 11 Pro...

A Japanese Imari Charger, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The central floral basket motif within a border of hou-ou bird cartouches to a cobalt...

The ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1968, is indeed a remarkable piece of furniture that exemplifies his innovative and forward-thinking approach to design. This sofa is high...

A Bronzed Metal Canopic Jar, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in Rome in 2007. Description: The bronze jar with a lid in the form of a humanoid...

'African Boxthorn (Lycium horridum, Thurnberg)' Colour lithograph, 1909. Plate number printed at the top of the image.

A Strand of white Colour pink tone Australian South Sea pearl necklace with 18K Gold Clasp. Pink tone is very sought after in south...

An Antique, circa 1890 Imperial Russia (Moscow) Eastern Orthodox Cruciform Pendant / Cross / Crucifix, beautifully detailed & designed in Fleur De Lis motif Meticulously crafted i...

'171. Coprinus picaceus 172. Coprinus atramentarius' Antique French mushroom / fungi chromolithograph. From "Atlas des champignons de France, Suisse et Belgique," an atlas of Frenc...

Description: A singular example of Guanyin. Deviating from the Bodhisattva’s conventional pose of ‘royal ease’, the figure is instead seated in the meditative padmasana, or ‘lotus position’, rendering this Guanyin something of a rarity. An Apana more typically associated with depictions of Buddhas, Guanyin assuming this pose immediately signifies this figure as one of particular spiritual reverence. Both feet are revealed crossed upon one another from beneath fabric which spills before her, her left palm turned upward with her hand resting upon her left knee and her right raised in a relaxed gesture. Adorned with a diadem housing a depiction of Amitabha Buddha, her own spiritual guide, she exudes an air of tranquil regality, further characterised by her numerous strings of beads and elaborately fastened dhoti, attire traditionally reserved for Indian princes. Though the figure’s dress is Indian her face is undoubtedly exemplifying artistic Chinese beauty standards. Her face is soft and rounded, full in both the lips and cheeks, with eyes that restfully peer down, as though she is watching over the worries of mankind with compassion. 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...

This fine & very rare Calatrava style unisex timepiece by IWC (International Watch Company) is dating from 1944, yet it’s in beautiful condition with all original parts & in excel...

'Forstinsekten II Kafer' (Forest Insects - Beetles) German chromolithograph, circa 1895. 245mm by 155mm (sheet)

A strand of Cultured Australian South Sea pearls GUARANTEED NATURAL COLOUR AND LUSTRE These pearls display their natural colour and lustre and have not been subjected to chemic...

Original vintage 1960's advertising poster, 'CAMPARI' by Piatti. Year 1966 Dimension: 90 x 128cm Condition Excellent Artist Piatti Format Linen-backed This poster is in excell...

'Apteryx Owenii Juv.' (Young Grey Kiwi) From G.D. Rowley's, 'Ornithological Miscellany', 1875 - 78. Johannes Gerardus Keulemans (1842 - 1912) was a Dutch bird...

Mid-Century Original Vintage Poster, 'CAMPARI SODA BEACH UMBRELLA ' Campari Soda Umbrella Disseta Swiss poster original from 1950 lithograph. Rare Swi...

This classical Vintage Bulova Anti-Magnetic ladies’ wristwatch is in great condition & in excellent working order Simple & timeless, it is an ideal watch for every day The timepie...

A 1.27 ct Alexandrite Cat's Eye and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold. The Alexandrite is surrounded by 2 layers of diamond pave. The inner circle diamon...

Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a classical vintage Omega ref 928 gents' watch, dating from 1...

This extraordinary piece of Australian Colonial history was created by renowned gold rush jeweller William Lamborn, Melbourne-based & who was amongst the finest of jewellers at that...

A Charles II Style Stool Upholstered with Blue and White Fabric Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 54cm. Width: 57cm. Depth: 47.5cm.

This is a premium White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 2 Australian Solid Black Opal as the Claps. The Pearl necklace consists of 66 round South Sea Pe...

Early 20th Century French Lithographic Poster, 'Cachou Lajaunie', c. 1900 This poster is advertising a breath mint which helps to disguise the smell of cigarettes. This is an orig...

This extremely rare in such a fine condition, Art-Deco Rolex PRINCE wristwatch is dating back to circa 1939 Old magazine ads described this timepiece as “a watch for men of distinction” and also “limited to a small number – such fine watches cannot be produced quickly or in large quantities”, while the Tatler’s 7th October 1931 edition called it “a super-grade wristwatch of outstanding merit & distinction”, which perfect accuracy is "verified by Swiss Government Scientists" ~~ Its distinguished Rectangle Case is hinged & performed in 9K Rose Gold, it’s comfortable & well-proportioned, measuring 20mm x 41mm, it’s “wrist-hugging” & “Curvex” - curved to fit the wrist Caseback tells us a lot about the fascinating history of original ownership, as it’s engraved with: “Presented to Bro. J. H. Till in appreciation of services as Secretary – 1929 – 1939 by Cobden Lodge # 381” – (Cobden Lodge used to be a Masonic lodge in Melbourne, Australia) Caseback is hallmarked with an iconic Rolex crown, It’s stamped, signed & bearing a number on inside. Bronze & champagne coloured Dial is in beautiful original condition, featuring clear black hand-painted Arabic numerals, original hands & relatively large sub-dial for centre seconds (ideal instrument used by doctors to measure patients’ pulse, hence the timepiece is referred as “doctor’s watch...

'Euphorbiaceen' (Euphorbia) German chromolithograph, circa 1895. 240mm by 155mm (sheet)

Born in 1928, Lora Lamm is a well-known Swiss graphic designer. She had a career in graphic design for over 60 years and she is best known for her 10 years of work in Milan between 1...

Year 1966 Dimensions 126 x 163cm Condition Good Artist Raymond Savignac.

Vanity Fair portrait of General Sir Francis Grenfell KCB Chromolithograph, 1889. Field Marshal Francis Wallace Grenfell, 1st Baron Grenfell, GCB, GCMG, PC was a British Army offic...

This is flower motif modified cluster cocktail ring. The Emerald is first surrounded by Diamond pave then the textured yellow gold flower petals. This technique is well know in the J...

A very large and appealing Saggar fired vessel, made by Australian potter, Jill Symes. Signed, with original stickers and leaflet. This beautiful pot has ...

'Eggs' Antique English natural history chromolithograph. Key to eggs below the image. Tiny numbers in the margins to identify the eggs. Sheet 19cm by 12.5cm, image 13cm by 9.5cm.

Performed in 18K Solid Gold, this sophisticated timepiece by Swiss luxury watch brand Baume & Mercier dates back to 1970’s, yet it’s in beautiful condition & in excellent working...

Modular sofa and armchair set by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Solid walnut timber frame and all original velvet upholstery. Circa 1970, Italy. SOFA: W 270, D 83, H 58 CM. ARMCHAIR W ...

The Uniapon Mini Cabinet Handle provides a tactile and beautiful addition to interior spaces. Designed to be applied to cabinets and light interior doors, these considered forms ar...

'1. Danaus plexippus 2. Tiramala limniace' Late 19th century colour lithograph of butterflies.

This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a Rolex ref 2363 from Art-Deco c1920’s period, classy & elegant, it’s in beautiful condition & in excellent working order This exquisite t...

This truly iconic IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Ref. IW 3565 01 Gents’ Watch is an epitome of class & sophistication Circa 2020, the timepiece is in excellent condition & in great wor...

This Antique Edwardian English Mounted Jewellery Box is a rare find! Performed in 925 Sterling Silver, with a top cover of mottled amber colour – featuring a pattern of brown & ora...

Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a classical vintage Omega ref 131.001-63-9C gents' watch, da...

A 13.4 mm loose Golden Colour South Sea Pearl It is a Round South Sea Pearl with good Lustre and minor surface blemishes. It is Bright Golden colour

This is a Topaz Diamond ring in 18K White Gold. The whooping 24 CT Topaz is destined to be a show stopper. The sugar-loaf Topaz is being held by 6 Diamonds encrusted claws in a spira...

French chromolithograph, published in 1931. Signed by artist in the plate. Printed title lower right of sheet. Plate number top right. From a French series of illustrations of sporti...

Subject : Ancient Greek vase-painting depicting two women and two youths from an unidentified vase. Technique : Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring Background inf...

A masterclass in refinement, this 6.5-inch diamond tennis bracelet is meticulously handcrafted in 18k white gold and set with 7.00 carats of individually matched round brilliant diam...