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Enjoying some old posts on my website from over a decade ago.

That’s what’s so special dealing in rare one off pieces of furniture and art.

Sometimes I repost sold items as they’re worth sharing.

Karl Blossfeldt’s photogravures 1929

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We are pleased to offer these superb photogravures from Karl Blossfeldt’s rare and beautiful work, Urformen der Kunst (Archetypes of Art), 1929.

Pair of 18th century English ash & elm Country Chippendale side chairs.

The ogee shaped top rail having slight ears, above a fret-carved central splat,
resting on square inner chamfered legs, joined by an “H” stretcher.
The well upholstered pure wool small check, drop in seat (hand tacked) by C.W.Howell Upholstery.
Over 35 years my upholsterer.

Good overall warm toned patina.

C.1780

H.92 W.50 D.46cm

This beautiful vintage Erte flirting mirror is probably the most noticed and touched piece in my showroom.

While cleaning the mirrors outside today, I noticed the blue sky and clouds in the reflections.

A signed decorative 20th Century French bronze ‘Coquette’ sculptured limited edition bronze folding mirror  – Signed Erte.

‘Coquette’ – a mid 17th Century French word meaning a woman who flirts in a mirror.

Signed Erte (1892 – 1990)

Impressed C. 1985 R K PARKER # 213 / 250

Extremely Rare.

Note: The professional photos by,
Russell Winnell Photography.

H: 39 cm   W: 63 cm

I recently sold this beautiful pair of Murano chandeliers.

These were a perfect addition to their very nice home.

By chance my customer has a matching pair of Murano table candles to match, perfect.

It’s nice to share these in situ.

Rare pair of Italian Murano soft gold and clear glass five branch chandeliers
Having beautifully mixed flowers and leaves.

Restored and re wired to Australian standards.

Restoring this second half 18th century English oak cross-banded mule chest

We just finished restoring this second half 18th century English oak cross-banded mule chest for a customer.
There were also several structural repairs, eg top and back boards.
One drawer front had been replaced well over 100 years ago, however they neglected to cross band, so Eddie worked his magic.
Customers very happy with the results.

I’m very happy with my current window displays.

Yesterday my son James helped me place this beautiful French chinoiserie display cabinet into one.

We’re still working on the rear of window, as the cabinets so narrow, I’ve placed the Dutch marquetry inlaid display cabinet behind.

Description below from previous post on Chinoiserie cabinet. (See last few photos)

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

 

Beautiful pieces of art within my showroom. Over 150 framed and many dozens of unframed 16th – 19th century European and Japanese botanicals.

17th century fish 1680. 1930 oil of Anne Bonney, an 18th century Irish pirate, painted by Raymond Lindsay (son)
One of collection of framed watercolours of birds 1827. Various nudes. Portrait of English gentleman, resembling Captain Cook.
Italian school portrait of a Roman dignitary. One of a collection of Picasso’s, Le Chat. One of many 17th century English maps. Victorian landscape by G Pillig 1940s.
Scottish highlands. A bright Margaret Tarrant. Napoleon hand coloured lithograph. 19th century NZ landscape.
Soldier 1607 – de Gheyn & Soldier 19th century.
Charcoal of a kitten by Mali Moir,
Exceptional Australian artist and close friend.

See more of her works on my website under Contemporary Art also many in Archives.