Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0789 | 29 July 2014 | Melbourne | 6 PM

(i) ALEXANDER KOESTER 1864–1932, Ans Ufer (Enten). Sold for $109,800 July 2014. (ii) A large blue and white petal moulded bowl, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period. Sold for $11,590 July 2014. (iii) A zitan recessed leg table, Pingtouan, 19th/20th century. Sold for $58,560 July 2014.

ALEXANDER KOESTER 1864–1932 Ans Ufer (Enten) oil on canvas, 70 x 106 cm. Sold for $109,800 July 2014

A white jade 'lotus' bowl. Sold for $24,400 July 2014

Sale Number: AU0789

Outstanding results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s auction of Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design sale in Melbourne. The impressive collection of carefully selected arts and design comprised of 295 lots of Asian ceramics, furniture and works of art, and a strong selection of Australian & European furniture, silver, paintings and works on paper. The sale achieved a total of $1,264,005 including buyer’s premium, or 68.5% by volume and 129.5% by value.

Results listed include buyer's premium.

CONTACT INFORMATION +

Alison Alford

Consultant

Arts & Design
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Alison Alford

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Ann Roberts

Harley Young

Specialist

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Harley Young

Anthony Hurl

Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hurl

Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900

BUY CATALOGUE

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,264,005 including buyer's premium

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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0789

1 A pair of Andre Sornay 'The Tank' armchairs, circa 1930 Estimate $10,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

2 Andre Sornay cushion top stool, circa 1930 Estimate $1,200 - $1,500 Lot Sold: SOLD

3 Andre Sornay circular top stool, circa 1930 Estimate $600 - $800 Lot Sold: SOLD

4 A pair of high back 'Ingram' chairs by Cassina, after Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1990 Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $1,159 (including buyer's premium)

5 A high back 'Hillhouse' chair by Cassina, after Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1990 Estimate $500 - $800 Lot Sold: $549 (including buyer's premium)

6 An ebonised ash dining table and eight chairs by Cassina, after Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1990 Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

7 A French Louis XV ormolu mounted tulipwood, amaranth and sycamore marquetry commode, circa 1750 Estimate $5,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)

8 A French Directoire brass mounted mahogany triple fold games table, circa 1800 Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: SOLD

9 A pair of kingwood and tulipwood bedside cabinets, (adapted from commodes) Sicilian, part mid 18th century Estimate $2,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

10 A fine Italian, walnut veneered commode, mid 18th century Estimate $5,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)

11 An English Queen Anne oak drop-flap table, circa 1710 Estimate $4,000 - $6,000

12 A pair of North Italian walnut chairs, late 17th/ early 18th century Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)

13 A George II oak side table, circa 1730 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $3,904 (including buyer's premium)

14 A French Directoire brass mounted mahogany commode, circa 1800 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,928 (including buyer's premium)

15 Christopher Dresser Coalbrookdale 'Boreas' hall stand Estimate $12,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

16 A matched set of four George III silver salt cellars, probably William Eaton, London 1813-1817, with spoons Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)

17 A Victorian silver gilt 'Skyphos' cup, Barnard Brothers, London 1840 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)

18 A 19th century Portuguese silver toothpick holder, Porto 1843-1853 and a pair of Portuguese silver spoons, Porto 1877-1881 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)

19 Two Australian silver beakers, Hendrik Forster, Melbourne, late 20th century Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

20 A George III silver salver, Richard Rugg, London 1763 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)

21 A suite of sterling silver cutlery, Sheffield 1947, makers S. Roberts and C. Belk Estimate $3,000 - $4,000

22 A Danish silver flatware service designed by Georg Jensen in 1906, mark of Georg Jensen, 1910-1925 and 1915-1927, Denmark Estimate $10,000 - $15,000

23 A fine Victorian silver griffin claret jug, George Fox, London 1878 Estimate $10,000 - $12,000

24 A George III silver salver, Ebenezer Coker, London 1771 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)

25 A pair of George III decanter coasters, John Roberts & Co., Sheffield 1816-1819 Estimate $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: SOLD

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