FEATURED PIECES
Charles Schneider Vase, France, c. 1928–1932
A frosted glass vase of cylindrical form, cut away to create a brilliant zigzag pattern. Signed Schneider on an applied violet foot.
Literature: Similar vase as seen on page 153 of book ‘Charles Schneider, French Art Deco Glass’, Tiny Esveld/ Marie-Christine Joulin; also ‘Schneider’ page 156 by Edith Mannoni. Provenance: The Kenneth Brown Collection of Glass. $1,375
Charles Schneider Vase, France, c. 1928–1930
A frosted glass vase of cylindrical form raised on a black circular foot. The body features a graduated amber to clear ground, moulded in relief with repeating geometric panels and finished with a criblé surface texture. This restrained, architectural design reflects the later Art Deco production of the Schneider workshops and the shift towards modernist forms in the late 1920s. Signed to the side of the foot. Provenance: The Kenneth Brown Collection of Glass. $1,375
Charles Schneider Vase, France, c. 1928–1932
A glass vase of cylindrical form, featuring a wheel-cut sun and radiating beams on a pink textured ground. Signed Schneider.
Provenance: The Kenneth Brown Collection of Glass. $1,150
Charles Schneider Vase, France, c. 1928–1932
A conical form in smoky brown glass featuring acid-etched leaf or scale-like motifs with alternating frosted and polished panels. Signed SCHNEIDER to the foot rim.
Provenance: The Kenneth Brown Collection of Glass. $1,375
French Napoleon III Jewellery Table by Tahan, Paris, c.1860, France
A truly exceptional example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this exquisite Napoleon III marquetry jewellery table by Tahan represents the very pinnacle of Parisian luxury furniture. Created in Paris circa 1860, the table is richly adorned with intricate marquetry inlays, showcasing a masterful interplay of exotic timbers arranged in elegant scrolling motifs and a finely detailed central cartouche. The craftsmanship is of the highest order, reflecting Tahan’s reputation as one of the foremost ébénistes of the period, patronised by the imperial court of Napoleon III.
H 75cm x W 64cm x D 48cm. $13,500 READ MORE
VALENTINE’S ANTIQUE GALLERY
Large Indo-Iranian bronze bowl with extensive band of decoration below a stepped lip, including Lions, Zebu Bulls, Horses and peacocks. (Old repair to rim area) Circa 1000 BC 28cm diameter 13cm high $6,995
Iron Age Votive torgues in the form of stylized bulls horns 4th to 1st century BC. Ancient Cambodia. Width of horns 35cm x H 14cm. Height on stand 41cm $1,350
Elamite copper/bronze cast bull. Rlam was an ancient civilisation centered in far West and Southwest of Iran. Circa 2 millennium BC Height of bull 13cm x L 15cm. Plus a 4cm high wooden and perspex stand $5,995
Alabaster South Arabian plaque with Bulls Head circa 3rd to 1st Century BC Height of plaque 15.5cm x W 13cm. Height on stand 19.5cm $2,695
Western Asiatic solid cast bronze standard finial in the form of 4 sitting camel protomes. Circa 1000 BC Greater Persia. 15cm in diameter height 8cm plus a 4cm high wood and perspex stand $7,995
Bronze pear-form vase
Korea, Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), c. 12th century
Of beautifully proportioned pear shape cast in heavy, high copper-content bronze (known as sawari in Japan), embellished with four raised horizontal lines to the body and neck, two horizontal incised lines to the shoulder and three within the mouth, with a beaded mouth rim, the rich verdigris patina ranging from deep olive green to brighter coppery greens.
H 32cm x Diam 17cm. Together with an old Japanese fitted wooden box.
This example is raised far above the usual examples seen of its type, in the heaviness of the casting (most are very lightly constructed), the particularly graceful proportions, the extra-fine and well-executed details of the raised rings and incised lines, the beaded mouth rim, and the wonderful and mostly intact patina.
$3,850
René Lalique – ‘Naiade’ Statuette
A superb opalescent glass statuette of a mermaid holding a shell to her ear. Traces of original sepia coloured patination. Moulded signature ‘R. Lalique’ at tail fin. Circa 1920. France. Opalescent Glass
H 13cm Height x D 6.5cm base $9,875 READ MORE
UNE BELLE CHOSE BY CURIUM
A fine and unusual basalt figure of Mercury, Messenger of the Gods and God of commerce. H 29cm. Wedgwood c. 187 $1,800
A rare original c1920’s Louis Vuitton steamer trunk
French. Wood, canvas, brass, leather. A fabulous piece of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage, this steamer trunk with fitted wardrobe interior is the ultimate in luxury travel from the cruise liner period of the early 1900’s. It is the perfect size to use as a coffee table or sit upright and display. French made and dating from the 1920’s, it is complete with all of its original brass hardware and latches. Rarely found in such amazing original condition this is the perfect conversation piece for any living space.
H 35cm x W 103cm x D 56cm
$29,500
A rare brooch by George Addis, Launceston c. 1892.
Marks: “G.R.ADDIS 18ct” 12.6 gms 5cm x 2.8cm $5,800
Yvonne Audette 1930 –
Dream Symbols 1986
oil on composition board
W 57 x H 75 cm
signed lower right: Audette ’86
copyright: The artist
Yvonne Audette is one of Australia’s most celebrated abstract artists, recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2020. Audette actively sought to surround and expose herself to contemporary art sources and experiences and teachers, in order to absorb and redefine her own unique oeuvre. After early studies in Sydney, including with John Passmore and Godfrey Miller; she travelled to America, living in New York as abstract expressionism became prominent through Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, among others. In 1955, Audette settled in Italy, adding the views of European abstraction to her own increasingly personal vision. Her abstraction is complex, deliberate and carefully constructed, although there is an element of intuition with the formal construct often based on capturing the essence of a sensation, season or place.
Regency Mahogany Drum Table.
England c.1820
A fine Regency mahogany drum table, quite possibly retaining its original gilt tooled leather insert,above a shallow frieze with an arrangement of four opposing drawers with dummy drawers in between and circular brass handles, raised on it’s original base of three outswept moulded legs and terminating in brass castors. Good quality timber and colour throughout.
D 91cm x H 75cm
$3,950
Articulated ivory crab
Japan c. 1900
$1,400
Bosley pottery candlestick
Adelaide c. 1940
$650
Shibayama kugamibuta netsuke with silver fittings
Japan c. 1890
$950
Edwardian 5 Carat Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
An elegant expression of romance, this Edwardian toi et moi ring, c. 1910, brings together two beautifully matched antique cushion-cut diamonds. Handcrafted in platinum, the design pairs a 2.55 carat diamond of H colour and VS1 clarity with a 2.46 carat stone of H colour and SI1 clarity, their combined weight amounting to a striking 5.01 carats
$89,500
19th Century French neo classical style ormolu mounted green onyx tazza.
W 35cm (including handles) x H 20cm x D 27cm. This very elegant piece is in exceptional condition and weighs 4.35 kgs.
A Fine English Platinum Edwardian Diamond Bow Brooch
featuring a combination of brilliant and single cut diamonds totalling 1.3 carats. c. 1910. $4,750
1920’s carved rock crystal beaded necklace with channel set ruby highlights.
$9,500 READ MORE
A Louis XV Period Bombe Shaped Commode. 18th century, c. 1745.
In mellowed Kingwood having five drawers with a secret central top drawer. With lovely gilt bronze mounts and hardware. Having its original St. Anne des Pyrenees marble atop with a bevelled edge.
W 130 cm x H 83 cm x D 65cm
$19,500
Vintage Amethyst & Pearl flower dress ring in 9ct yellow gold. Hallmarked – London England 1965.
$4,890
Very scarce Georgian wine glass, c. 1770 gilded by decorator James Giles.
H 15cm x Diameter – foot 6.8cm, Diameter – rim 5.4cm. Mint condition
$2,850
ROBERT METSELAAR (GUEST)
An impressive early Colonial Australian cedar two-height bookcase, featuring full columns and multi-pane glazed doors above, set on a base with two moulded drawers and double doors, raised on turned feet. New South Wales origin, retaining its original 19th-century patina, c. 1845.
H 216cm x W 131cm x D 62cm
$8,950
A rare, William IVth period Brazilian rosewood games table, the top with variegated specimen marbles. Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London c. 1830
$19,985
An Australian made model Ship “Asia” out of Hobart, in a glass & stained oak case. It features a rare depiction of a whale attached to the side of the ship. c.1850. 39 x 56 x 30 cm
$4,750
