Victoria - Furniture

A rare pair of yellow-ground vases or jardinières, with reserves of exquisite flower-painting or a quality seen only during this period.

An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with the cross-legged man pattern. An early and unusual shape for this scarce pattern. Provenance: Taylor Collection; Robyn Robb.         

The Ora gold limited edition desk lamp is the result of a desire for purity and honesty in both materials and manufacturing. Completely precision-milled from aluminium and gold an...

Cyclicrical tea canister in engine-turned black basalt, with raised decoration. Unmarked, but the quality and finial clinch the attribution.

A small pear-shaped milk jug, with a transfer-printed outline, filled with wet enamels, in the Chinese Mating Chickens pattern; the rear with symbols of pomegranate, leaves and censer. Prov: Taylor Collection; John Wilson Antiques 2008. Catalogue Entry: Of small pear shape on a high footrim; sparrow...

Authorised Edition vintage Monaco Grand Prix car poster by Geo Ham 1936 This poster is advertising the Grand Prix Printed by IDL Paris circa 1980 Size: 2...

Set of three spill vases, or Match Pots, decorated in the Gothic Revival manner, with reserves showing finely detailed landscapes. The painting by Lark Pratt, who was working for Min...

In salt-glazed stoneware, crisply moulded with fabulous beasts and birds.

Scratch cross type mug, decorated with the tea ceremony pattern. Incised line to base near handle.

A Spanish Silver-Plated Altar Crucifix, 19th Century Provenance: Casa Santapola, S.L., Ronda (Málaga), November 2018. Description: The crucifix with acanthus leaf protruding from t...

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 Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every t...

Circular plate, the well outlined and transfer printed in black/brown outline and filled-in with 'wet' enamels all with Chinese figures in a garden and a child playing with an excite...

Modelled after a small Chinese blanc-de-Chine wine cup of Dehua, Fujian Province; the bowl with three single prunus sprigs. Thick glaze with some crazing around base. Green translucency. Base glazed but partially wiped. Provenance: Taylor Collection; Parkside Antiques Melbourne...

An extraordinary navette, or cream boat, in black basalt with encaustic decoration. Complete with matching ladle: a rare find indeed.

An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with Bamboo and a pagoda. Underglaze B mark. Provenance: Taylor Collection; Sutherland; Aubrey Toppin; Charles Dyson.      

An early coffee can, painted under the glaze with a Scholar’s Rock and associated items. Prov. Taylor Collection; Stockspring Antiques.

An early coffee can, painted in under-glaze blue with banana trees in a landscape. Prov: Taylor Collection; Parkside Antiques.     

A cauldron-shaped salt: a direct copy of a contemporary (Georgian) silver shape in soft-paste porcelain. Provenance: Taylor collection.

Painted in under-glaze blue with a pattern possibly depicting a reluctant bride. Provenance Taylor Collection; Mercury Antiques.

A standout piece from our curated collection, this French mid-century Brutalist stool exudes a raw, organic beauty that feels as though it was formed by nature itself. Crafted in the...

A rustic bark pattern or ‘faux bois’ handcrafted coil vase. Unsigned and the period unclear, but I would say 1980s. Superb with large floral arrangements or branches in it. Generou...

What is a Portal? A magical or technological passageway connecting two environments, dimensions, or points in time.

Formation Stick Pendant is a sleek, minimalist extruded aluminum fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, above works spaces and o...

Designed by Daniel Barbera, the 'Molecule' table is pedestal table base, that has a range of sizes for different types of usage. The single solid bronze base is sand-cast and worked ...

A powerful LED light source reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The in-studio patina bronze features a deep, chocolatey finish, addi...

Petra I Mono Clear Quartz Sconce by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 10 x W 30 x H 30 cm. Materials: Aged brass, slices of polished clear quartz. Available in clear, rose, or smoky q...

A powerful LED light source reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The lightly patinated finish infuses any space with a subtle sense o...

A fine early toby jug, from the Wood family of potters. Traditional form, seated and holding a foaming jug of beer, dressed in clothing of the day. Toby jugs originated in the mid 18th century in Staffordshire. The name perhaps comes from Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth night; although I think both the jug and Sir Toby got their names from the song "The Brown Jug...

An extra-large example of Tasca ceramics. This wall plate or tray from the studio of Alessio Tasca is a lovely example of decorative Italian ceramics. It dates to the late 1950s. The...

‘Heavy Metal’ by B-TD. A new series of hand-brushed satin finishes highlighting the elemental beauty of raw metal. The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting ...

A powerful LED light source reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The in-house brushed brass showcases the subtle beauty of the raw ma...

Abacus 180 Pendant Light by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 6.5 x W 180 x H 34 cm. Materials: Natural uncut quartz crystals, Aged brass. Available in 90cm, 120cm, 150cm, 180cm, 210c...

A powerful LED light source reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The in-house brushed brass showcases the subtle beauty of the raw ma...

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...

An Art Nouveau Flemish earthenware vase from Torhout, dating to the early 1900s. The simple, attractive shape and incised design are typical of the...

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...

Original signed Serigraph "Les Fleurs No.3" by Lyn Howley. Produced in the USA, circa 1950s. Lyn Howley's work was produced by Van Amstel Co. Studio Editi...

Original Vintage Double Sheet Poster, 'Occhio Alla Fodera!' by Rene Gruau Artist Rene Gruau Condition Excellent Year 1964 Dimensions: 140 x 200 Format Linen backed A stylish...

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

Inspired by the angular architecture and dark moods of Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece Blade Runner, the Fold Table Lamp deploys folded aluminum fins t...

A Set of 7 French Majolica Handpainted Asparagus Plates, Mid 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 2cm. Diameter: 25cm.

A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century Dimension: Height: 15cm Width: 26cm Depth: 11.5cm Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection.

Fold wine rack is a Brutalist inspired modular design that can be stacked in a variety of sizes and configurations. Made from folded sheet metal with a powder-coated finish. The intention of the Fold collection...

An exceptional example of early 19th-century Swedish folk furniture, this primitive trestle table embodies the charm and character of traditional 'Allmoge' design. Handcrafted from p...

A Pair of Marble Spheres, 19th Century Each red marble sphere on a buff toned scotia pedestal, atop a square base of darker conforming tone. Provenance: From the Private Collection...

Formation wall sconce is a luxury wall mounted LED light fixture ideally suited for hallways, powder rooms and other domestic and commercial spac...

The powerful LED reflects off a delicately curved dish, accenting a room with a soft indirect light. The textured, matte white aluminum reflector can be matched with our wide range o...

A Chinese Tea-dust Glazed Baluster Vase with Yongzheng Mark, 20th Century Home decor, Interior design and collectibles. Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in Local M...

An exceptional example of the work of master Japanese potter, Shunichi Inoue. This vessel dates from his Australian residency and is signed and dated 1978. There is potency in this very simple form - it has a powerful Cynthian presence, stillness, composure, that is, it is reminiscent of the calm abiding presence of the moon. Shunichi Inoue studied ceramics at Kyoto City University of Arts 1969-75. He travelled to Australia to lecturer in ceramics at the Bendigo College of Advanced Education in Victoria, Australia where he stayed for three years. He returned to Australia in late 1984 as a visiting professor and again in 1993, when he made an extended stay. He was an active exhibitor and had an important influence on Australian pottery...

Formation wall sconce is a luxury wall mounted LED light fixture ideally suited for hallways, powder rooms and other domestic and commercial spac...

A Gilt-Bronze Group of the Infant Bacchus After Clodion, Late 19th Century Proven...

A Black Lacquer and Ormolu Mounted Bureauplat with Leaf Slide, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The shaped rectangular black lacquer top inset ...

A compact table light designed and made in Italy or Spain in the late 1970s. We have restored and rewired, adding a satin black coat to the base. Simple push button switch to undersi...

A Bronze Mermaid Figural Bracket, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 33cm Depth: 19cm Width: 10cm.

A Chinese Blue and White Plate, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 2.5cm. Diameter: 23cm.

A large Hollywood Regency lamp with stylised decoration, standing 32 inches tall to the top of the shade. In keeping with the 1940s-1950s decorative style which saw large lamps move into the domestic market, this lamp is influenced by the scale and themes of Hollywood blockbuster set design. These make fabulous lamps for cocktail lounges or theatres of public entertainment such as bars, restaurants or cafes. They are pure expressions of maximalism and mid-20th century Hollywood glamour...

A Chinese Carved Inkstone, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s. Dimensions: Height: 12.5cm. Width: 28.5cm. Depth: 17.5cm.