Besler – ‘Geranium Sangui’
“Geranium Sangui” Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis. First edition engraving with expert hand colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.
1613
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“Geranium Sangui” Prints by Basil Besler, from Hortus Eystettensis. First edition engraving with expert hand colouring. Some with typical text showing through and minor spots. Very good condition.
1613
The well slanted upholstered backs having a shaped top rail and a comfortable upholstered seat, retaining the original bold studs.
Resting on serpentine legs joined by matching stretchers.
Attractive faded patination overall.
1960 – 1990
$3800 the six
Note: these chairs are consigned and have no GST applied.
The moulded cornice above two bowed mahogany cross-banded doors, wearing decorative shaped escutcheons, opening to reveal four original bowed narrow shelves and a pair of lower drawers.
C 1780
H. 100 cm W. 69 cm D.48 cm
Dia. 62 cm Depth 12CM Mirror 35cm
20th century
Dia 66 cm
The rectangular two plank moulded top , above two short and three long mahogany cross-banded graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles resting on shaped bracket feet .
C 1820
H 108cm W 114cm D 50cm
No markings. 20th century.
The hinged top opening for convenient wine storage. the cantered base having applied rectangular mouldings resting on later bun feet. Great overall colour and patination. This coffee table has been danced on by many adults, generally two at a time, also many children playing on. A quick rewax and it is beautiful again. C. 1820
A private commission
by Martin Tighe
of customers children in a field
Painted from an old photo. Fantastic effort Martin!
2013
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An outstanding early 19th Century English copper tankard of large proportions.
H.17cm Dia.16cm
Queen size green linen bedhead.
$1450
Matching green linen cushions with charcoal piping and feather and down insets.
Large $140 Small $120
A decorative 19th Century French carved oak, scrolled leaf, bevel cushion mirror. Good overall rich colour to the waxed finish. Also the original bevelled mirror.
H. 110 W. 95cm.
A pair of first half 20th Century in 19th Century style, English cast iron horse heads. Originally fixed on top of posts for tying horse leads.
H. 28 W. 17 D. 24.5cm
19th Century English elm child’s Captain’s chair.
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