Victoria - Furniture

An octagonal fairyland lustre bowl, decorated with Geisha pattern, one of the best loved of Daisy Makeig-Jones’ designs. Probably the best of Wedgwood's female designers, Daisy wa...

A stunning pair of vases in black basalt. Known as Apotheosis Vases, or sometimes Pegasus Vases, it's rare to find a pair of these; still rare to find the...

A Pair of Japanese Imari Beaker Vases, 19th Century Provenance: Private Brisbane Collection. Description: Each decorated with alternating panels of garden pavilio...

Important to note, this listing is specifically for the Phasmida Chandelier (5 Arm Horizontal, Brass) in an included finish. Please inquire with our sales team about pricing information on the different sizes available as well as upcharged finishes. PHASMIDA comes from the Greek f?sµa “phasma”, meaning phantom or apparition and describes the momentary visibility of the unseen. Phasmida or Phasmatodea are an order of insects, commonly known as stick insects...

This is a edition featuring a blind stamp with the markings RGM (Galerie RG Michel) This poster was printed in France by and for the French Government. Published in an unnumbered run of 5000 Unsigned Sorlier, posters Pg. 38. Marc Chagall was a Russian-French artist of Belarusian Jewish origin. An early modernist, he was associated with several major artistic styles and created works in a wide range of artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics, tapestries and fine art prints. Nice Soleil...

A Japanese Imari Vase, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The body embellished with a repeating design of flowers and dragon cartouches united by ...

Japanese Kano school screen with pine tree, camellias, cherry blossom and Chinese figures in the landscape, circa 18th century. Materials: Pigmen...

The poster is in excellent condition. In 1997, 10 years after the artists death, Chanel re-printed the Original Warhol Chanel images for an advertising campaign. The set of 4 coloure...

Brass and Quartz Crystal Light Sculpture - Prometheus I by Christopher Boots. Prometheus stole fire from the Gods of Mt Olympus and gave it to hu...

Gradient quartz crystal light sculpture - Diamond ring by Christopher Boots Circles have had supernatural resonance since Antiquity, embodying concepts of continuity and completion. The magic ring...

A Chinese Pale Blue Glazed Brush Pot, Guangxu Mark, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in the Market in Beijing in 1960s. Dimensions: Height: 9.5cm. Di...

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...

A Pale Celadon Glazed Bottle Vase, Xuanhe Mark, 20th Century or Possibly Earlier Description: The fine lobed body with flared scalloped floriate rim and raised foot. Incised with ru...

This deliciously tactile and textural work by Australian artist John Irving is made of pure handspun Australian wool, naturally dyed and woven by hand into a wild profusion of textur...

When it comes to a shared passion for Africa, handmade and unique design, Uniqwa Collections and klaylife are perfectly aligned. Both hailing from Africa, our creative teams merg...

Contemporary Brass and Quartz Crystal Floor Light - Archimedes by Christopher Boots The Alchemical symbol for fire is a triangle, point rising like a flame. Channeling the soarin...

An Impressive Venetian Mirror, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection ...

Novalis bench by Michael Gittings Studio One of a Kind Dimensions: d 40 x w 190 x h 50 cm Materials: stainless steel, copper, enamel Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Michae...

Inspired by the angular architecture and dark moods of Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece Blade Runner, the Fold Table Lamp deploys folded aluminum fins to reflect an ambient glow forwa...

Rene Gruau was an Italian poster artist who became a leading fashion illustrator in the fifties and sixties in Paris. René Gruau’s bold lines and fluid style was said to have been pe...

QUAREZ LIMITED EDITION MARCHE AUX FLEURS Letitia Morris Gallery and the Quarez Estate have collaborated closely to offer its first limited edition poster! This is the first time bot...

Contemporary side table 'Ellie' by denHolm. Each creation is unique and signed by the artist. Dimensions: H. 55 cm L. 37 cm W. 41 cm Material: South Australian Limestone, sculpted...

An angular, industrial take on a classic luxury object. A centerpiece to illuminate and elevate any space. The core design is a set of interlocking extruded aluminum profiles. The dimmable LED source can provide either functional or ambient lighting. Perfect above dining tables or as a room centrepiece. Three editions of the formation chandelier...

Important to note, this listing is specifically for the Sugar Bomb Light Sculpture (Small, Crystal Quartz). Please inquire with our sales team about pricing...

A French Figural Bronze Inkwell Desk Lamp with Tole Shade, Late 19th / Early 20th Century French double inkwell figural bronze desk lamp, comprised of a central winged bronze cherub...

Original vintage offset poster Campari Soda Vince La Sete Football Soccer Pijoan Condition backing / material: Linen (backed on acid-free paper and cotto...

White, gilt and green 'antiqued' table lamp in pine. Primed with gesso and hand painted with red priming coat showing through in places. Probably Florentine, 1940s-1960s. Shows man...

This large antique Hungarian dough bowl, is a striking example of early 20th-century rural craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid wood around the early 1900s, the bowl measures just u...

Plaster Figure of the Doryphoros of Polykleitos, Early 20th Century Cast of 5th century Classical Greek sculpture Description: A splendid plaster model of the Doryphoros or ‘spear-b...

An Impressive 18th Century Painted Parchment Armorial Height: 260cm Width: 185cm Provenance: Private Melbourne collection.

A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth and an older man, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. It is unusual to find ...

Contemporary brass light pendant, Oracle Triplet by Christopher Boots In Classical Antiquity, an Oracle was both a place and a person through which worlds seen and unseen could momentarily touch. Linking realms, the Oracle channeled the mysteries of the Gods for human illumination. ORACLE takes its form from this other-worldly communication. Brass interlocking rings laid with LED dance mid-air, bridging the Classical and 21st Century. 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 Available finishing: Aged Brass Brushed Brass Hand Rubbed Brass Dark Bronze Mottled Patina Lamp: 24V LED WW 2700K dimmable Sizes, Watts & Price: Oracle Triplet 600-in/600-ex/600-in - 1400 x 600 mm (55.1 x 23.6 ”) 108W $21,670 Oracle Triplet 600-in/900-ex/600-in - 1800 x 900 mm (70.9 x 35.4 ”) 126W $24,742 Oracle Triplet 900-in/900-ex/900-in - 2100 x 900 mm (82.7 x 35.4 ”) 162W $26,607 Oracle-Triplet 1200-in/1200-ex/1200-in - 2800 x 1200 mm (110.2 x 47.2 ”) 217W $29,359 IN = interior lamping; EX = exterior lamping...

Set of Wings Of Pegasus Sconce 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 PEGASUS, ...

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 a finish from ou...

A Venetian Micromosaic-Framed Mirror, Late 19th century The oval plate within an eared rectangular frame decorated with applied mosaic flowers an...

A Bronze Figure of a Faun Dancing with Clappers, 19th Century Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. Description: The Grand Tour bronze modelled after the ‘Dancing Faun’, a Roman...

Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum impact. Lovers of all things round will rejoice in each clay bead hand threaded onto it...

In 1968, the architect and designer Ettore Sottsass was charged with designing a new series of furniture for the Olivetti Company that would accommodate the shifting nature of work f...

A Large and Impressive Spanish Wrought Iron Candlestand, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 183cm. Width: 140cm. Depth: 58cm.

Iris Deca Linear Array Pendant Light by Christopher Boots Dimensions: D 60 x W 152 x H 12 cm. Materials: Brass, alabaster. Available in Aged Brass, Brushed Brass, Hand Rubbed Brass,...

A Chinese Longquan Celadon Lotus Bowl, Ming Dynasty Diameter: 16.7 cm Height: 5.5 cm Provenance: The Collection of Dr. John Yu AC Dr. Yu was the Foundi...

A Pair of Japanese Lidded Imari Vases, 19th Century Provenance: Private Melbourne Co...

A French Gilt Bronze and Glass Basket Chandelier, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: A tent and bag chandelier, the corona decorated with frieze ...

A Large Chinese Brass Fish Lock with Key, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Perth Collection. Dimension: Width: 20cm Depth: 10cm Height: 3cm. Note: The lock is not in working...

A Chinese Jade Carving of Piqiu, Late 19th Century Dimension: Height: 11.5cm Width: 14.5cm Depth: 5.5cm Provenance: Private old Australian coll...

Important to note, this listing is specifically for the Petra III Circular Chandelier (Size 1100, Clear Quartz Slice). Please inquire with our sales team ...

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 12 cm Diameter: 4 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

Small candle stick by Michael Gittings Dimensions: d 25 x w 25 x h 25 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. Michael Gittings Michael Gittings imagines with his hands. Since establish...

A French Cast Bronze Door Knocker, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Height: 22cm Width: 18.5cm Depth: 5cm

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 ...

Designed by Daniel Barbera, the 'Bronze' table is a Minimalist oval table consisting of Classic geometry on the exterior merged with organic flowing underside. The four legged sandca...

A Japanese Floral Imari Vase, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collectio...

A Brutalist earthenware plate suitable as a wall hanging. A strong 70s vibe but, to my surprise, created in 2012. It will work well with Organic and Brutalist styling, or 1970s moder...

Just like the brutalist architecture from 60 years ago that it references, the Hemera desk lamp is powerful in its simplicity of form. Two solid circular marble volumes intersect wit...

Australian-Portuguese glass artist Julio Santos was an expert in his craft. This decanter is a lovely example of his work. Signed 'J. Santos' to the base ...

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 one of three fi...

This one of a kind, utterly unique and magnificent macramé clay bead chandelier is collaboration between klaylife and Australian artisan Elena from three Queens Interiors. Elena’s signature, intricate and creamy macramé work has been interwoven with soft grey-toned clay beads. The result is a chandelier that’s romantic and delicate, making it ideal for bedrooms or lofty spaces where you want a softer look. Each piece created will be unique, a one-off piece of art never to be replicated. We can work with colour and size specifications. The klaylife beaded macramé is a handmade, modern chandelier with a Classic style. An extension to the L.I.M klaylife chandelier...

An impressive, monumental pair of 1970s Portoro Nero marble obelisk lamps, with original 1970s black silk cloth shades (shades in fair condition but frames good for a re-do). They ar...