Van Houtte – 1870
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Twining – ‘Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants’
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Elizabeth Twining
Hand coloured lithographs, “Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants’
Grand daughter of Richard Twining, wealthy tea merchant and widely know for the famous tea label. Elizabeth shared her time between philanthropy and study of botany which inspired her to publish this work, suggesting a new approach to plant families in contrast to the already established Linnaeus System, the later which is still used today.
Although her work was an interesting challenge, it was not recognized in society. Her groupings and artistic presenting are very attractive, this work is rare.
1849 – 1855
Besler – “Lycanis” – 1613
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“Lycanis”
Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis.
First edition, Elcstatt’s folio 1613, and third edtion 1713. Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.
1613
Besler – “Salvia” – 1613
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“Salvia”
Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis.
First edition, Elcstatt’s folio 1613, and third edtion 1713. Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.
1613
Besler – “Linaria” Third Edition 1713
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Stock CGW134461/2C
“Linaria”
Third Edition
1713
92 cm x 77 cm
Waldstein – Two Framed Prints – 1802
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Stock CGW134461-1 & 3
“Paslinaca opopanax”
and
“Delphinium alpinum”
Two botanical prints from “Desciptiones et icones plantarum variorum Hungariae” (descriptions and pictures of the plants of Hungary).
1802
H. frame – 110 cm engraving – 68 cm
W. frame – 89 cm engraving – 48 cm
Basil Besler – “Geranium” – 1713 – CGW134484/1
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“Geranium”
Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis.
Engravings with expert hand, colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.
Third Edition
1713
58 cm x 46 cm unframed
Lithode Antarctique – Crab 1842
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A Portsea home that Brownlow Interior Design decorated using some of our art and furniture.
Natural history study of an Antarctic crab.
Jules Sebastien Cesar Dumont d’Urville (editor), Borromée (painter), Bougeard (illustrator) and Victor (engraver) from Voyage au Pole – 1837, 1838, 1839, 1840.
Voyage to the South Pole and through Oceania on the Corvettes – 1842
65 cm x 79 cm (framed)
A decorative 19th Century French walnut chest of drawers of small proportions – CSS502
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A decorative 19th Century French walnut chest of drawers of small proportions.
The cleated top above four graduated book matched figured walnut drawers with later brasses, flanked by matching veneered side supports.
Note: The matching veneers to the drawer dividers and plinth base. Having paneled sides and good overall colour and patination.
1860 – 1890
H: 2′ 7″ – 77 cm
W: 2′ 12″ – 90 cm
D: 1′ 4″ – 40.5 cm
19th Century French Walnut Serpentine Front Commode – AA0687
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Stock AA0687
19th Century French walnut serpentine front commode, having the original marble top, with an unusual pattern. Above four long graduated drawers with the original brass work. Flanked by carved top carbels and panelled sides. Resting on cabriole legs; all with flowing carved decorations.
Note: Interesting drawer linings especially drawer three.
C. 1880
H. 3’ 5” – 104 cm
W. 3’ 11” – 118 cm
D. 1’ 7” – 49 cm
18th Century Southern German walnut serpentine shaped commode – CBO700
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The well patinated marquetry inlaid top from walnut, figured walnut and fruitwoods, having a central star design. Above three graduated drawers with matching inlay veneers retaining the original oval brass handles, escutcheons and locks. Flanked by quarter moulded corners, with fielded panelled sides. Resting on the original squat bun feet.
Having a good rich overall colour and patina.
H: 78 cm W: 118.5 cm D: 65 cm
Louis Philippe mahogany sleigh bed, France first half 19th Century – AA1349
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Louis Philippe flame mahogany sleigh bed
Having book matched flame and figured mahogany veneers overall, also to the rear of the head and foot ends.
The bowed head end having an applied shaped back board above a biedermeier style shaped horizontal double mould.
Note: the book matched flame mahogany veneers are continued entirely through the panels and mouldings, even the circular columns flanking the ends are matched.
The bowed foot end having a scrolled top with circular turned ends and mother of pearl matched centres. Above applied mouldings and a heart shaped centre panel, again all with flowing matching flame veneers, flanked by turned columns with ball shaped finials.
The shaped moulded side support rails concealing the fitted sprung wire mattress base with the makers stamp attached. Resting on turned fluted legs.
The space for a fitted mattress is 182 cm x 91 cm, allowing for the interior columns to the foot end that protrude about 5 cm from the rectangle.
France first half 19th Century.
19th Century French Carved Walnut Hanging Cabinet – AA0950
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19th Century French carved walnut hanging or standing cabinet.
The well carved shaped cornice having seven turned removable finials above a shaped moulded key operated door retaining the original glass, above a matching carved frieze, resting on four slight cabriole legs.
Suitable for hanging or standing. Good overall colour and patination.
1860 – 1900
H: 3′ 10″ – 115 cm W: 1′ 11″ – 57 cm D: 10″ – 26 cm
A pair of Art Nouveau French walnut display cabinets – CPT600
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A pair of Art Nouveau French walnut display cabinets by P.Dumas. Identical to one shown at the Paris Exhibition of 1900, France.Ombelle pattern.
The Exposition Universale, Paris, 1900 was a landmark event in the history of design and decoration. The florid Art Nouveau style, being championed by Emile Galle and Louis Majorelle and the L’Ecole Nancy, caused a huge impression at this exhibition. The concept of art as a united form, blending painting with architecture and interior design,was a fundamental principal to the movement. Cabinets such as these superb examples were designed to fit in with the panelling of an interior room design so that they blended with the architecture. Extravagance of form and quality of manufacture were typical of the best pieces from the time and these extraordinary cabinets epitomise the best of the period. Not a lot is recorded about this exponent of Art Noveau – P. Dumas – but we do know that an identical cabinet was shown at this important exhibition and it may well be that this pair were commissioned by someone who saw the recorded cabinet at this exhibition (restorations) C. 1900
H: 234 cm W: 191 cm D: 56 cm
Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bookcase – CJB5010
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Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bookcase. The ormolu mounted cornice above two long floral inlaid glass panelled doors having the original wavy glass panels, with ormolu escutcheons and a period lock and key. Opening to reveal an ebonised interior and four ebonised and ormolu front edged shelves (not pictured) Both sides having profuse scroll, mask, vase and floral marquetry inlaid detail. Resting on a walnut veneered plinth base. Note: This particular bookcase is quite unique and is a fine example for marquetry inlay.
C. 1780
Late 18th Century French Oak Armoire of unusually small proportions CFO750
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Late 18th Century French Oak Armoire of unusually small proportions
The original wide moulded cornice, above a shaped paneled top rail, above two glass and oak paneled doors, attached by the original long hinges. The lower rail having a matching central circular panel with book-matched side panels. Resting on short carved cabriole legs. Good overall colour and patination. 1780 – 1800
H.196 cm W.100cm – with cornice 110cm D.56cm