Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0810 | 25 October 2016 | Sydney | 6 pm

The highly important Adelaide Hunt Club Cup of 1881, 18ct gold, by Henry Steiner. Sold for $207,400 October 2016

The 1985 Foster's Melbourne Cup, 18ct gold, Fortuanato Rocca for Hardy Brothers, won by What A Nuisance. Sold for $109,800 October 2016

The 'David Reed' gold nugget, discovered near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, circa 1975. Sold for $48,190 October 2016

An impressive blue and white 'Three Friends' jar Wanli mark and period. Sold for $67,100 October 2016

LAZAR KRESTIN 1868-1938 (Sephardi Rabbi at study) 1921. Sold for $14,640 October 2016

Sale Number: AU0810

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Sotheby’s Australia is pleased to announce that the 1881 Adelaide Hunt Club Cup by Henry Steiner was sold at auction last night to the National Museum of Australia, Canberra for $207,400. The 18 carat gold cup was the only known surviving 19^th century South Australian gold trophy that remained in private ownership. Modelled to a neoclassical form, the cup features an elongated scroll handle and an inverted spout, the collared neck consists of a band of acanthus leaves above a tapered body, and was made by Australia’s preeminent silversmith, Henry Steiner of Adelaide.

The golden sale of Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design on 25 October achieved strong results of $1,303,509 with 102.7% sold by value for the diverse collection of international arts and design from the 10^th century to the present.

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Specialists
	Alison Alford Consultant Arts & Design Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard

	Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward	Anthony Hurl Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl

	Ann Roberts Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts	Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne \| Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith

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Sale Total: $1,303,509 including buyer's premium

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SYDNEY | 30 & 34 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0810

1 A Rene Lalique 'Ondines' bowl, designed 1921 Estimate $1,800 - $2,200 Lot Sold: $2,196 (including buyer's premium)

2 A Rene Lalique 'Avallon' vase, designed 1927 Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)

3 A Rene Lalique 'Domremy' vase, designed 1926 Estimate $1,800 - $2,200

4 A Rene Lalique 'Primeveres' lidded box, designed 1930 Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: SOLD

5 A Rene Lalique 'Dauphins' bowl, designed 1932 Estimate $1,000 - $1,200

6 An extensive Richard Ginori Vecchio bianco porcelain dinner service Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)

7 Two Murano glass vases, Adriano Dalla Valentina 2006 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)

8 A Herend 'Kagoshima II' lidded vase, circa 1995 Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)

9 A Bokhara Suzani, South West Uzbekistan, second half 19th century Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

10 A silk Qum rug, Central Persia, 20th century Estimate $3,000 - $4,000

11 A small gilt bronze Directoire timepiece, circa 1795 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000

12 CLAIRE JEANNE ROBERTE COLINET
1880-1950

Mexican Dancer (circa 1925)

Estimate $13,000 - $15,000

13 A Vietnamese egg shell lacquer calligraphy table, 20th century Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

14 A floor standing regulator clock by James Murray, circa 1850 Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

15 A fine pair of Victorian walnut ormolu mounted cabinets, circa 1870 Estimate $8,000 - $11,000 Lot Sold: $9,760 (including buyer's premium)

16 A fine pair of Victorian walnut display cabinets, circa 1870 Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)

17 Attributed to Jules Leleu
A French rosewood and gilt bronze cabinet, circa 1935 Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $15,860 (including buyer's premium)

18 A Charles II needlework and tortoiseshell framed mirror, late 17th century Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

19 A Charles II stumpwork, metallic thread and silk embroidered panel, circa 1680 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

20 A George lll papier mache tea caddy, attributed to Henry Clay, circa 1780 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)

21 A Venetian Blackamoor console table, 19th Century Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)

22 A pair of Spanish pine figures, 18th/19th century Estimate $14,000 - $18,000

23 A pair of pietre dure framed panels, 20th century Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

24 JOSEF ZASCHE
1821-1881

(Mignon)

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: SOLD

25 A French tortoiseshell and brass inlaid boulle side table/desk, late 19th century Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $5,124 (including buyer's premium)

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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Specialists

Alison Alford

Brett Ballard

Fiona Hayward

Anthony Hurl

Ann Roberts

Geoffrey Smith

Auction Results & Details