Delightful 19th century Chinese red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decorated elm sideboard

Delightful 19th century Chinese red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decorated elm sideboard

Touched out minor marks and re wax finished this delightful 19th century Chinese red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie decorated elm sideboard, today.

I’m selling for customers, so No GST! I’ll place and photograph tomorrow.

I sat outside enjoying the hot afternoon sun and exhaust fumes, between colouring.

As I’m so fussy – I colour then take a photo, then see where I’ve missed.

One example here to see. Even though I never over restore, imperfections always stand out to me!

Two chairs 320 years apart. Mid 17th century English oak wainscot chair C.1660, one from a pair.

20th century later painted Australian ash chippendale dining chair. C.1980

One from a set of six.

Love working while listening to my favourite Australian music on Spotify! “The greatest list of Australian songs ever!”

50% OFF - Rare, beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

50% OFF – Rare, beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

A Stylish unique piece I still have in stock and reduced by 50%.
$3,400 reduced to $1,700

Makes an interesting entrance piece, key or hall table.
To the top of a landing or as a piece of art in an open living family room.

Free local delivery.

Rare beautifully carved 19th century French oak standing church pew.

The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece.
Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected..
above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves.
Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.

The unusual narrow dimensions are perfect as a narrow hallway or entrance piece.
Linen fold panels with fruits (pineapples and pomegranates) happy to be corrected..
above, the three large panels with grapes and vines, the central with bold flowers and leaves.
Scrolled hand rests to the ends, disguising the end joints.

✨50% reduced, Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser ✨

✨50% reduced, Magnificent rare first half 18th English oak low dresser ✨

The well patinated two plank moulded top, above a deep ogee shaped skirt.

Housing three brass dressed central drawers.

Resting on elegant top moulded slender cabriole legs, terminating to a pointed pad foot.

C.1740    H.85cm 
W.195cm 
D.48cm   AA2494

Wonderful patina, never over restored.

Note: Fruitwood lined drawers.

 

Reduced from $28,000 to $14,000.

 

20th century pastel of Caravaggio’s Medusa 1597.

Frame 185cm x 132cm

Such a fascinating painter.

Love his work!

Selling for a customer.

Original photos by 
Russell Winnell Photography ✨

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

1571 – 1610

Call me for further details.

A most beautiful 19th century French green chinoiserie display cabinet of narrow proportions

A most beautiful 19th century French green chinoiserie display cabinet of narrow proportions

The rectangular moulded top, above two long hinged doors, opening to reveal a cord covered interior, with a small light above each shelf.

The doors having a double throw lock.

With narrow glassed viewing sides, resting on short turned tapered legs.

Classic chinoiserie design overall. Notice the designs flow between joins, incredibly stylish always.

Chinoiserie style started in the early 17th century throughout Europe. The word derives from “chinois” French for Chinese.

European designers imitated the fanciful decorative designs on Chinese silks, art, lacquerware and furnishings.

The style has never fallen from grace. The Queen Anne period in the early 18th century was one of the most chinoiserie desired periods. Over the past three and a half decades in business, I have sold dozens of chinoiserie decorated pieces, from silk and rice paper art, to folding lacquered screens (two over the past year) many hanging bow-shaped hanging corner cupboards, desks, chairs, Chinese export sewing tables (two in storage)

The thing about a beautiful decorative chinoiserie piece is, there is only ever room for the one piece in your room. That one piece sits there either demanding attention or quietly rests saying, look here I am, you can’t beat my style and colouring, so take a seat and enjoy me.

H.159cm

W.116cm

D.27cm

$14,500 reduced to $7,250

A rare 19th century French oak, pine and walnut table d’entrée.

A rare 19th century French oak, pine and walnut table d’entrée.

The narrow rectangular top, above a central carved rosette with the original steel oval ringed handle, flanked by deep upright carved flutes, then exceptionally turned lunettes, quite a feature.

With a scratch carved hanging Fleur de Lis and turned fluted uprights with a serpentine shaped panelled back-board, featuring a central moulded oak diamond, joined to a serpentine shaped base shelf, on regressed block feet.

 

H.90 W.67 D.34

 

Going through my stock I’m clearing at 50% reduction. I found this rare 19th century French table d’entrée – entrance table.

 

These pieces sell quickly as are a very hard find. Being so stylish and unique, yet small and narrow, so perfect for most entries, especially an apartment.

 

I sold two similar pieces in my showroom last year. This piece still needs some re gluing and a good clean, a few touch outs and a fresh wax finish. Will look as if never touched and well preserved when I’m finished.

 

This style of side table originated from a 16th/17th century English oak miniature livery cupboard. I sold a beauty to the western district around 25 years ago. I remember the incredible 19th century farmhouse it’s still residing in, along with some magnificent examples of rare museum quality 17th – 19th century English and European pieces.

I’ll create a post featuring some of my most prized pieces I’ve sold over the decades soon. Such incredible beauty to the eye✨

 

One of pair of late 17th Century oak side chairs, North West England.

C. 1700

 

A small last quarter 18th century English pewter charger.

Dated 1797.

Dia: 24cm

 

19th century English green majolica plate decorated with an embossed grape and vine leaf pattern.

 

19th century English pewter potty.

Used in displays for over 30 years.

H.11cm

W.29cm

 

Amber glass bull

The best 17th century English oak refectory table Australia has seen.

The best 17th century English oak refectory table Australia has seen.

The beautifully patinated thick single plank cleated top, Above a plain moulded frieze, resting on baluster-turned legs, joined by the original worn side stretchers. Fantastic overall patina, with the initials T.A.S 19/7/13 to one end. Which century 1713, 1813 or 1913. Fascinating when you sit and think about this. 1660 – 1700 All stock reduced by 50% $28,500 reduced to $14,250 H.77cm W.212cm D.81cm Note, the Carters Price Guide featuring this table and other pieces will be given when sold. A re-purchase I sold over 20 years ago. Even though retiring soon, it’s impossible to not buy these magnificent pieces back. A few snaps of my showroom last year, while Russell Winnell’s photographing the Caravaggio, so threw this together first. This important 17th century English oak refectory table. My photos don’t suffice!
 Sold this to a close friend 2002 and bought back recently, along with a few other pieces, several already sold. 17th century art hanging from 1606, 1609, 1613, 1686, 2024 
Both mirrors 19th century. Text or call Jamie 0415555998 for information.

SOLD - 18th century English oak tilt top wine table.

SOLD – 18th century English oak tilt top wine table.

The well patinated circular top, above a well turned central support column, joined to refined out swept cabriole legs, terminating on a stylish pad-foot. Beautifully worn and well patinated. Other than a later replaced catch and a type of stain applied behind, revealing the untouched elm block. H.68cm W.76cm













 












	












	

	


		A few pieces from my private collection, reduced to under 50% of their value.
	

	


					

				A few pieces from my private collection, reduced to under 50% of their value.
			

		

	
Over the past few years since selling our family home and sizing down to an apartment, I’ve sold much of my private collection. Some I sold long before I moved, and since I moved, that’s progression and continually upgrading my surroundings. These are a few pieces I’ve reduced to under 50% of their value. Now in my warehouse and only a small display area for private viewings, I’ve made the decision to let a lot go, even the rest of my private collection Before I moved shop in June, I even sold my complete Draakestein collection, ten in total went back to the UK, as much of my stock has over the decades, as dealing in rare items there’s always an international demand. Note: the surrounding pieces and art in my home and showroom have all sold, even the ceramics!! The very long French buffet below the Atamja painting, the farmhouse table, harlequin set of country chippendale chairs and pair of bog-oak side chairs all sold within weeks of placing onto the market. Also the Besler 1613 and olive wood wine table in bedroom. An exciting enamelled mixed media on canvas – 2012. By Ngurah Atamja 200 cm x 300 Late 18th Century French chestnut and oak armoire 1780 – 1800 H: 7’ 4” – 223 cm W: 4’ 10” – 147 cm D: 1’ 9” – 54 cm A rare George III solid yew-wood pembroke table – H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm Last quarter 19th Century French serpentine rosewood sideboard. H: 3’ 4” – 102 cm W: 6’ 11” – 211 cm D: 2’ – 61 cm 19th Century French Burr Elm open shelf bookcase. Fantastic overall colour and patination. C.1840 H.226cm W.146cm D.56cm




	












	

	


		19th Century French Chestnut & Oak Desk/Side/Hall Table
	

	


					

				19th Century French Chestnut & Oak Desk/Side/Hall Table
			

		

	
Having beautifully, grained, figured chestnut three planked top.


Above two deep drawers, retaining original fine brass handles.


Resting on square, chamfered legs, joined by a rectangular chamfered H stretcher.


H.80


W.140


D.67


$4,600 reduced to $2,300 restored.




	
















	

	


		19th century French cherrywood Louis XV 'style' dining table of unusually large proportions.
	

	


					

				19th century French cherrywood Louis XV ‘style’ dining table of unusually large proportions.
			

		

	
The wide four plank book-matched figured cherry wood top, above a serpentine shaped moulded skirt, resting on long stylish cabriole legs.

Arrived to storeroom today. Needs a little touching out of minor damages and a good overall wax.

20th Century

H.76 W.335 D.113cm

14 seater. 6 well sized chairs to each side.

About as deep as I’d go on a dining table. Any larger and you’re too far away from each other.




	












	

	


		Unusually long 3.2m early 19th century French oak, chestnut and fruitwood refectory/farmhouse table.
	

	


					

				Unusually long 3.2m early 19th century French oak, chestnut and fruitwood refectory/farmhouse table.
			

		

	
Having a 6cm thick two plank moulded top.


Above a thick plain skirt, resting on square chamfered legs, joined by an ‘H’ stretcher.

C.1820

H.78cm W.320cm D.71cm


Loved waxing up this magnificent long dining table over the past two days.

Remarkable how easy it is to bring something to life with such a simple process.

Also a great work out I need!! It’s hard yakka!

Cleaning and re wax finishing an old flat wax finish reveals all the natural beauty and depth of the hundreds of years old patina and knots.

Especially on the two plank oak top and long chestnut centre stretcher.

Note, the last photo in lane when arrived from France.

Now awaiting customers to come see…




	












	

	


		Before I closed shop, I was taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.
	

	


					

				Before I closed shop, I was taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.
			

		

	
Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’

This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).

It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production.

The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.


H.98cm  W.69cm  D.40cm


Now with the remaining of my stock, in storage awaiting a pop up shop somewhere around Australia.


Or you’re welcome to visit my storeroom/workshop inner city Melbourne.




	












	

	


		Moving stock into new storage and workshop.
	

	


					

				Moving stock into new storage and workshop.
			

		

	
Finding chairs I forgot I had. Well over 120 chairs in stock.


Thought I’d snap a few to show. Once we re glue, clean up, re wax finish and reupholster, they sing.


You can see many available chairs on my website…


Couldn’t help photographing a few trees while driving today and from my old workshop at sunset.




	












	

	


		18th century French figured walnut petrin, dough bin, coffee table.
	

	


					

				18th century French figured walnut petrin, dough bin, coffee table.
			

		

	
Originally a petrin/dough bin on stand. Later converted into a beautiful decorative coffee table.




The well patinated serpentine shaped, hinged top, above cantered sides, resting on bun feet.




Perfect for housing wine and looking fantastic!




C.1780




H.40cm


W.128cm


D.59cm