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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.

An untouched, stylish 17th century English oak joint stool.

The well worn slight moulded rectangular seat, above carved rails, resting on turned out-swept legs.
Usually joined by stretchers.

Still to be lightly cleaned and re wax finished.

H.42cm W.46cm D.27cm

This stool could sit in most settings, from an English period home, to a modern Melbourne apartment.

Rare pair of 18th century green leather upholstered English side chairs.

I purchased this rare pair of 18th century English Georgian side chairs from another dealer recently.
Such a beautiful style that will never date.
Very well leather upholstered many years ago, single piped and studded, see below, hand tacked (no staples) shows exceptional tradesman.

 

H.96cm W.44cm D.60cm

 

Several new pieces in showroom.

One from a rare collection of unusual late 19th century lithographs dedicated to the palm family.
Finished by hand in watercolour.
“Calamus”
50cm x 34cm unframed.
Framed 75 x 68cm

First time I’ve framed two together,
usually singular or three. Nice for a change.

“Agrimony & Jasmine”
Elizabeth Blackwell.
A Curious Herbal.

 

18th Century English Country oak Wine Table.

The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a turned central column,
resting on three out-swept cabriole legs.

This is a great example of how to maintain period furniture, without over restoration.

Most important to me is the originality of anything I sell.

All this table requires is a slight re glue and re wax finishing.

C.1780

H 70cm
Dia 76cm

 

18th Century French Provincial Oak Petrin/Dough-Bin.

The three plank cleated top (later hinged – originally sliding)
Above canted bin, with original leaf and moulded carving.
Resting on a shaped, moulded skirt with a carved central star, joined to front cabriole legs.

Still to be re-glued, and re wax finished.
Or left un waxed, as beautifully oxidised over the centuries.

H.68cm
W.155cm
D.57cm

 

19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table

The top having two wide figured, grained planks.

Above a plain skirt, having one central drawer with original brass handle.

Resting on square tapered legs.

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In storage, in need of refinishing.

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.

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In storage, in need of re-wax finishing.