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A Rare and Superb Trophy Life-size Taxidermy Hog Deer Mounted on habitat base, multi tined trophy. Number of points: 11 Length of antlers: 30cm. Provenance: Private Melbourne C...

CHAGALL Galerie Adrien Maeght Original Vintage Poster Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Galerie Adrien Maeght - Jardins de Saint-Paul ARTIST Chagall ...

This classical Vintage Longines ladies’ wristwatch is in great condition & in excellent working order Simple & timeless, it is an ideal watch...

A rare pair of antique Japanese Karashishi paintings in a landscape of rocks and peony flowers on gold leaf ground in fine handmade frames, Edo period, early 18th century. The Karash...

Sand cast in solid bronze and finished by hand. Suits cabinets or internal doors. Mounting options include, single sided, back to back and Left and Right side by side. 4 sizes av...

"You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation." This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a rare & classy 18K Gold Retro Patek Philippe ref 3306 ladies’ cocktail wristwatch An epitome of timeless luxury & sophistication, this ladies’ dress watch is dating from c1962 yet it’s in beautiful condition & in excellent working order This exquisite timepiece features: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Case, well-proportioned & comfortable, measuring 18mm, featuring elegant single lugs & signed crown, Caseback is numbered (2627782; 3306 1) & stamped 18K 750 on inside, bearing Swiss hallmarks, signed Patek Philippe Beige coloured Dial is in beautiful original condition, adorned with grey coloured, easy to read baton indexes Powered by Patek Philippe Swiss Manual Movement, caliber 13.5, 20 jewels, signed & numbered The watch secures on a wrist with an 18K solid gold bracelet...

A Spanish Gilded Mirror, 18th Century Provenance: Private Old Melbourne Collection. Description: The plate encased by gilded fillets to ebonised primary frame, the outline of eac...

prémode store presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels These exquisite heels are what vintage shoe dreams are made of. This rare c...

This ladies' cocktail watch is Swiss made, from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: Finely engraved (to the back...

This elegant & versatile c1980’s vintage Omega De Ville watch features: Round S/Steel 18K Gold-Plated Case, measuring 32mm, Case back is signed & bearing a De Ville logo Fitte...

This ring is inspired by the cherry blossom. This is a convertible pendant ring which means it can be worn as a ring or as a pendant. The Type A Green Jadeite is located at the cente...

English butterfly chromolithograph, circa 1900. Plate number top right. From an English series of illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there i...

An Italian Giltwood Rococo Mirror, Late 18th Century Description: The central rectangular plate in an ornately carved giltwood frame with scrolling acanthus leaf and foliate trails,...

This heavy & solid Mens' Band is of timeless design It’s retro c1960’s & handmade, finely crafted in 18K yellow gold It measures 5mm in width, bearing 18ct stamp on inside; Retail...

Engraving with original hand-colouring. 1834. 230mm by 155mm. From Paxton's 'Magazine of botany and register of flowering plants' by Sir Joseph Paxton.

This magnificent pair of South Sea Pearl & Diamond Dangle (Pendant) Earrings feature a drop design, that is both very feminine & elegant and secure & comfortable posts & omega back...

Contemporary chandelier in Quartz Slices and Brass - Petra III Circular 1100 by Christopher Boots PETRA (from the Greek, meaning stone) celebrates the su...

'Blandfordia Flame - Flame-flowered Blandfordia' Botanical lithograph of an Australian native plant with original hand-colouring , 1854, by Walter Hood Fi...

English butterfly chromolithograph, circa 1900. Plate number top right. From an English series of illustrations of butterflies and moths. Butterflies / moths are numbered and there i...

A high quality, antique, Japanese black lacquer document box. It has an external design of gold maki e plum blossoms. In Japanese culture plum blossom symbolises the beginning of Spring, having its own festival, the Ume Matsuri, alongside the more famous cherry blossom festival...

A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD The sculpture is nude except for the draped Nemean lion skin. Provenance: Sotheby's London, December 14, 1981, lot ...

An elegant, elongated wall light, offered in two lengths – 400 millimetres and 900 millimetres. Its shield-like form is characterised by a central sharp line or ‘pinch’ that allows l...

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...

Contemporary Brass Light Pendant, Nephentes by Christopher Boots In Greek mythology, Nepenthes is a magical substance that quells all sorrows. NEPENTHES is inspired by the carnivorous plant Nepenthaceae, named after this mythical, soporific potion. The flamboyant Nepenthaceae seduce their prey with enticing interiors, sweet scents and sugary nectar. NEPENTHES expresses these dangerous but pleasurable properties through a sculptural contrast between the hard geometry of solid brass tendrils and the glowing delicacy of amorphous hand blown glass. Images present different size variants and examples of finish. This item is available in multiple finishes and configurations. In the description bellow we present available options for the dimensions, finish, suspension type etc. Please contact us directly and we will guide you through configuration process. Design: Christopher Boots Materials: Brass, Hand blown opal Glass Available finishing: Aged Brass Brushed Brass Hand Rubbed Brass Dark Bronze Mottled Patina Brushed Stainless Steel Verdigris (Price +15%) Polished Brass (Price +20%)) Copper Plated Finish (Price +20%) Chrome Plated Finish (Price +20%) Satin Nickel Plated Finish (Price +20%) Gold Leaf (Price +30%) Lamp: G4 12V LED 2.5W 2700 dimmable Sizes, Watts & Price: Tendril Small - 180 x 250 x 1500 mm (7.0 x 9.8 x 59.0 ”) 5W $8,153 Tendril Medium - 300 x 250 x 2100 mm (11.8 x 9.8 x 82.7 ”) 10W $10,280 Tendril Large - 450 x 250 x 2700 mm (17.7 x 9.8 x 106.3 ”) 15W $13,291 Cordon Small - 1000 x 180 x 1500 mm (39.4 x 7.0 x 59.0 ”) 5W $12,808 Cordon Medium - 1900 x 250 x 1300 mm (74.8 x 9.8 x 52.2 ”) 10W $17,300 Cordon Large - 2750 x 250 x 1700 mm (108.3 x 9.8 x 66.9 ”) 15W $22,140 Details & Notes: Prometheus I Quartz crystals point up like a crown. Prometheus II...

Beautifully crafted 18 carat yellow gold bracelet, made in Italy. The design features a row of scrolling leaf type motifs with Florentine finished bars, individually hinged. Integrat...

'Queen of Rewa' Portrait of seated Fijian woman, draped from the waist in tapa cloth, holding a fan, wearing jewelry and an elaborate headdress. From Narrative of the United States...

Brass and quartz crystal table light sculpture - Prometheus IV Table Lamp Quartz Base by Christopher Boots. Emanating luminescence from a minimalist form, PROMETHEUS IV TABLE LAMP embodies the cyclical nature of existence. Looking through PROMETHEUS IV TABLE LAMP one is drawn through a metaphysical passageway connecting two environments, dimensions or points in time. On the first image you can see following configuration: PROMETHEUS IV 900 with Smoky Quartz Base. Images present different size variants and examples of finish. This item is available in multiple finishes and configurations. In the description bellow we present available options for the dimensions, finish, suspension type etc. Please contact us directly and we will guide you through configuration process. Design: Christopher Boots LIMITED EDITION - 88 editions per annum Materials: Quartz crystal, brass, iron, polymer Finishing: Brushed Brass Lamp: 24V LED WW 2700K dimmable Size, watts and price: Prometheus IV Table Lamp 450 - 450 x 200 mm (17.7 x 7.9”) 27W $14,760 Prometheus IV Table Lamp 900 - 900 x 200 mm (35.4 x 7.9”) 54W $22,140 Quartz: Clear Quartz Slab...

This is a very interesting Jadeite cabochon earring, it consists of both near colourless and green colour jadeite. The concenpt behind this earring is al...

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.

This ladies' cocktail / dress watch is retro, c1950’s yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: Silver & Steel 15mm x 11mm Rectangle Cas...

The Italian Space Age acrylic glass sculptural lamp by Gaetano Missaglia, from the 1970s, is a stunning piece of lighting design that captures the es...

This magnificent vintage necklace from Eastern Europe, features 60 graduating Natural Amber pieces of superb natural intense Honey Colour, ranging in size (with the largest being 19m...

French chromolithograph, published in 1931. Printed title lower right of sheet. Plate number top right. From a French series of illustrations of birds. 195mm by 265mm (sheet)

It is a flower motif Pearl ring with ribbon-like petals surrounding the Golden South Sea Pearl. At the edge of the petals there are several round diamonds adding sparkle to the ring....

'St Jean D'Acre', tinted lithograph by Louis Haghe (1806-1885) after David Roberts RA. David Roberts (1796-1864) traveled throughout Egypt and the Holy Land in the late 1830s produc...

Set of Wings Of Pegasus Pendant Lights by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 70 x W 87.5 x H 18 cm (each wing). Materials: Brass, clear quartz crystal, smoky quartz crystal. WINGS OF P...

Natural quartz crystal light sculpture - diamond ring by Christopher Boots Circles have had supernatural resonance since Antiquity, embodying con...

'Seedling tuberous Rooted Begonias' Antique English flower botanical chromolithograph.

An Earl’s Coronet, in silver-gilt, by Hunt & Roskell: the firm formerly known as Storr & Mortimer, a direct line to Paul Storr. Made in 1911, no doubt for...

Formation Linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminum and marble fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, dining tables, works ...

A pair of stemmed candleholders by Feldman. A compact size, at 3.5 inches diameter and 6.3 inches high. See images, comparing them to a standard sized champagne bottle. As a table...

Late 19th Century Original Lithograph Poster 'Théophile Alexandre Steinlen' 1894 “Steinlen was one of the four or five great poster artists of his time; all his lithographic work is...

This Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1928 Cyma Chronometre Gents' Wristwatch features: Unusually big (for that period) CASE, of rarely seen & desirable cushion shape, crafted in 9K R...

A Carved and Polychrome-Painted Group of the Virgin and Christ, 18th Century The modelled standing in robes holding the Christ child, on a rockwork base with a seraphim mask to the ...

This versatile vintage timepiece by Omega features: Rounded S/Steel Gold-Plated case, measuring 34mm, Case back is signed & bearing a Seamaster logo Fitted with Swiss Manual...

A Chinese Qingbai Incised Flower Bowl, Song Dynasty, Ex Christie's Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection. Christie's Melbourne, 6/7/1999, lot 638. Dimension: Height: 6.2cm Diam...

NOTE: We do not keep this in the showroom. Please let us know if you're visiting and would like to see it. Rarely does a first edition Portland vase...

Festival de Jazz de Paris 1989.

A Patinated Bronze Figure of Mercury, Late 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Modelled after Giambologna’s most celebrated work, the figure of Me...

'Cannas' Flowers are numbered with a key to the varieties below the image. Antique English flower botanical chromolithograph.

Engraving with original hand-colouring. 1834. 230mm by 155mm. From Paxton's 'Magazine of botany and register of flowering plants' by Sir Joseph Paxton.

A splendid brass example of the Chiavari style first developed in the coastal town of Chiavari, south of Milan, Italy. This particular specimen is in excellent condition, with a lovely recent restoration of the upholstery, well cushioned, in a tasteful dark green velvet. The chair is in very sound condition and is of a higher quality than others we have handled - notably the shaping of the feet and the back are particularly fine. The original Chiavari chair is a delicate-boned creature in light-weight timber, designed to be both light and strong. It’s turned timber frame gave the opportunity for elaborate decoration which was popular in the mid to late 1800s. The brass version was created in the 1950s as a playful reference to the original, the brass emphasising the elaborate framework. It’s intended as a decorative chair for hallways, as a bedside chair, or can be used as a feature chair...

'Prosp. horti Auraicorum Pomorum a Ruel' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From 'Topographia Galliae', a fine series of engravings of 17th-century French landscapes, gard...

This ladies' cocktail watch was made by Swiss brand Festina, it's from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: Lav...

'Spotted Dead Nettle' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor o...

'Vermouth Perucchi' original vintage French Art Deco poster, circa 1926 In this poster, the happy couple gaze down on cupid ...

Timepieces by Longines have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power This particular example is a Longines Flagship – an elegant gents' watch, dating from c...

Classical timepiece by CYMA, dating from 1960's, yet it's in great condition & in excellent working order Featuring a 17mm Round Case, performed in 9K yellow gold (stamped 9C 375...

'Rent Day' Engraving by Abraham Raimbach (1776-1843) after Sir David Wilkie RA (1785-1841). Circa 1820. 'Second Plate' printed under engraver's name. Wilkie was an important Scot...