A decorative matched pair of Japanese Imari style vases, 19th century design.
20th Century
H.34cm
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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.
Georgian style caramel studded suede upholstered oak armchair.
The Hepplewhite style bowed back rail, with plain shaped upright arms, resting on corner moulded square block legs, joined by a matching front stretcher and central ‘H’ stretcher.
Stylish and very comfortable.
H.104cm W.65cm D.72cm
A rare collection of 18th – 19th century floral hand coloured copper engravings.
The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed, is an illustrated publication which began in 1787.
The longest running botanical magazine, it is widely referred to by the subsequent name Curtis’s Botanical Magazine.
Each of the issues contains a description, in formal yet accessible language, and is renowned for featuring the work of two centuries of botanical illustrators
Many plants received their first publication on the pages, and the description given was enhanced by the keenly detailed illustrations.
24 x 15xm
It’s always nice when customers send me photos of the piece once in situ.
Whether being a dresser base or chest of drawers interstate or a chandelier to a home I haven’t seen.
Thought I’d share this one.
Mid century 19th Century style Flemish Brass 18 Branch Electrolier
Originally a gasolier, we removed the candle spikes and threaded the wiring through and invisibly over, to electrify.
Note the small finials hanging from each branch where the gas releases, now fixed.
Recently cleaned, sealed and re-wired to Australian standards.
H 118cm
W 115cm
Many chandeliers I’ve sold are still viewable in “Archives”. Great for reference or if searching for something special to look out for.
Original photos by Russell Winnell Photography ✨
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.
Was in a second hand book shop today. Look what I found.
Wow, so many years ago. It’s funny you know, my memorie’s shisen, due to an accident 31 years ago.
But as soon as I saw this advertisement, I knew where I purchased each piece and who I sold them to.
Even the portrait hanging, I remember was selling for Bryan Collie, Melbourne Fine Art Gallery, a very supportive business and personal friend right from the start 1990.
Actually I was selling the buffet decor for another great friend that taught me so much for many years.
So many great memories over the past 3.5 decades.
Including my friend David Glyn Davies painting the Celtic scroll on my shop wall. Clearly visible in my ads throughout the 90s.
Thought I’d share this story.
Packing ceramics and art starts today!
Furniture shipped out next week.
Call in tomorrow or see my website for final days of 50% reduced sale.
Botanicals & Charcoals by Mali Moir
Visiting some of my favourite customers recently, I enjoyed seeing art I sold them a few years ago.
(First four Mali’s) Mali came to see them in place 2018, so posted her with two of them.
The exceptional “Lotus’s” are also by Mali Moir, her attention to detail on another level!
Gracie Pwerl Morton – Bush Plum Dreaming, I sold from my living room wall, as I still do!
Silver mixed media with resting puti bronze, purchased two pieces from the same artist while overseas, the other remains in my apartment.
Thought I’d share these photos.
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
Two very comfortable near new Hudson Style Sofas
Very comfortable, plenty of room for sleep.
Hard wearing, quality fabric.
H.66 x W.228 x D105
$7,500 reduced to $3,750 pair.
Late 19th Century English Oak Folding Table Monks Chair.
The facing circular chair back with 17th Century style carved decoration, folding to a table top.
1890 – 1910
As Table: H. 76cm Dia 70cm
Chair: H.100cm W.70cm D.46cm
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Pair of Venetian Murano rich pink & gold lamps.
In dolphin form, in the manner of Salviati.
H.46cm with shades.
SOLD
Sold this beautiful vintage/retro pastel nude of a reclining woman. I hadn’t posted before, too much to do sometimes.
I really love this painting. Great focus on her beauty and form, with perfect highlights and shading. Also the slightly damaged frame and mount.
I’ve sold dozens of nudes over the decades. Surprisingly the majority to women. I understand as the shape of a woman is one of the most beautiful sights in our amazing world.
I’ve also sold a few male nudes, one to a woman, the others to men.
An unusual 20th century European turned and fret decorated standard lamp, with tilting retro reading shade.
H.168cm
Pictured with a Retro style glass and brass cluster lamp on marble base.