Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0797 | 21 July 2015 | Sydney | 6 PM

AKIO MAKIGAWA 1948 -1999 Wisdom of Water (1995). Sold for $109,800 July 2015. ***Auction Record for the Artist***
ROBERT MACPHERSON, born 1937, Mayfair: Icebergs for Sears 1993-1999. Sold for $21,960 July 2015.
A gilt bronze figure of Bhaisyajaguru, ( Medicine Buddha), Tibet, 17th/18th century. Sold for $26,840 July 2015.
A Chinese embroidered silk three-panel hardwood screen. Sold for $39,040 July 2015
LE PHO 1907-2001, (Devant la Fenetre). Sold for $41,480 July 2015.
A fine sterling silver soup tureen and cover, Paul Storr, London, 1820. Sold for $31,720 July 2015.
Sale Number: AU0797

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Including Property from the Minter Ellison, Collection, Sydney

Property from the Minter Ellison Collection, Sydney will lead Sotheby’s Australia’s Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design auction on 21 July 2015 at the InterContinental Sydney. 

Following the Minter Ellison Collection, Sydney, the July sale features a remarkable selection of fine Australian & European art, furniture and silver, together with Asian ceramics, jade and furniture.  Included are three private collections; Australian paintings from the Estate of the Late Dr Geok Wong, Asian ceramics, jades, furniture and paintings from the Estate of the Late Mrs Peggy Kwan, and Asian furniture & paintings from the Collection of Mr Arthur Winckler. 

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

 

Alison Alford

Consultant

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

Brett Ballard

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 or
+61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,514,667 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

SYDNEY | 30, 34 & 38 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

THU. 16 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 7.30 PM AEST
FRI. 17 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 18 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 19 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 20 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
TUE. 21 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST








Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
251 A French walnut commode, late 18th century / early 19th century Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
252 A French ormolu chandelier, circa 1900 Estimate $1,400 - $1,800
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253 A large brass carriage clock, English, Gillett & Bland, Croydon, London, circa 1875 Estimate $10,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $11,590 (including buyer's premium)
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256 A gilt brass grand sonnerie carriage clock with alarm, French, retailed J W Benson, London, late 19th Century Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,416 (including buyer's premium)
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257 An ebonised bracket clock, English, Samuel Godbehere, London, circa 1750 Estimate $6,000 - $8,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
258 A German fruitwood mantel clock, circa 1900 Estimate $300 - $500 Lot Sold: $122 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
260 A George II mahogany longcase clock, Thomas Hunter, London, circa 1750 Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $6,710 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
261 An oak longcase clock, English, William Spry, Hereford, circa 1820 Estimate $1,500 - $2,500    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
262 A George II mahogany longcase clock, Skeleton Barrett, London, circa 1740 Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $3,294 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
263 A set of late George III mahogany bed steps, circa 1820 Estimate $500 - $800    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
264 A George III mahogany library bookcase, circa 1810 Estimate $6,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $6,100 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
266 A George III mahogany bookcase, circa 1810 Estimate $3,000 - $5,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
268 A Regency rosewood sofa table, circa 1815 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
269 A George III mahogany sideboard, circa 1815 Estimate $1,200 - $1,800 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
270 A Regency mahogany and brass mounted cheval mirror Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $854 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
273 An early 19th century glazed door bookcase, circa 1825 Estimate $7,000 - $9,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
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274 An Australian cedar glazed bookcase, circa 1850 Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $15,860 (including buyer's premium)
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275 An Australian cedar dressing mirror on matched stand, 19th century Estimate $400 - $600 Lot Sold: $122 (including buyer's premium)

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