Thinning out my own personal collection or for better word “collections” talk about having way too much! I don’t regret gathering so many beautiful pieces over the past 58 years, as I age, it’s becoming easier to part with them. So here’s the first group of my own pieces I photographed today. I’ll do a few separate posts describing each item, along with measurements etc… The glass display shelves and entrance are nearly completed, looking forward to stopping replacing items within my apartment. In the meantime, if you would like some info or would like to make me an offer on anything, don’t hesitate to text or call me. Call or text Jamie 0415555998
After many years enjoying this easel in my apartment, I’ve decided to finally sell. However I can’t remember so many that expressed interest, apologies. Photos in my showroom 2018, when first in my pre renovated apartment then in my entrance the past few years. Has done me well. Note, everything on my un restored apartment photo has since sold, art, farmhouse table and dining chairs, chinoiserie Deco clock, except the 18th century yew-wood table, see on my website. I’ve always used my home, then apartment as showrooms. Attractive lines with soft black tones and softened shine to the brass The easel stands gracefully in the corner with your art placed, complimenting your painting, not competing. Placed today is a rare foggy Buckmaster with hints of green on the grasses’ edge H.170cm W.65cm D.56cm AA2047
19th century English green majolica plate decorated with an embossed grape and vine leaf pattern. Earthenware pottery with a clear lead glaze. Having an embossed or moulded relief pattern of grape clusters and leaves. Majolica of this style was produced during the Victorian era (1837-1900). Mostly made in made in England and France, including Europe and the US, with many pieces being unmarked. Perfect for the Christmas display. Dia: 23cm I have sold many hundreds of this style of Majolica over the years. Search my website and all will show..
The French always add their little touch of unique shape and style to anything they made. Even something as simple as a spoon has its own personal style. I love mixing pewter with green majolica, something I’ve done from when I first opened showroom in 1990. If searching through English Dressers in ‘archives’, you’ll see several examples. This set of ten I found in my storeroom recently, I remember buying them from another dealer long ago and never used in my displays, not unusual!!! Anyway, they’re for sale now and half price. They’re now in my warehouse in Fitzroy North. 20cm – 8”
Happily selling this screen on consignment for a customer I’ve worked with over the past few years. So No GST! Beautifully carved precious stones, including Jade, Ivory, and marble. H. 183cm W. 164cm The right screen on a wall can look better than a lot of terribly expensive contemporary art. Far more unique and individual. Would look amazing hanging spotlighted, take a look on my website, type “Chinese screen” to see the last four panel screen I sold, posted under media, looks outstanding when hung well. I have a professional picture hanger to recommend if you need one.
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.
Joint stool SOLD five hours after posting ✨With a hand-painted floral pattern in the Imari style, which is characterized by its use of blue, red, and gold colours.
These antique plates are historical limited editions, making them extremely rare to find today.
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.
