A BOOMERANG CURTAIN MADE BY MEMBERS OF THE EMBROIDERERS' GUILD OF NEW SOUTH WALES Dated 1975 With 54 individual panels by different members of the guild, all within ribbon borders. With a panel on the reverse containing the identification of each embroidery and the embroiderer 252cm long, 170cm wide approximately Provenance: Commissioned by Lady Cutler, wife of the governor of New South Wales, Sir Roden Cutler for H.R.H. The Princess Margaret Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Dating is as per the cataloguing and panel to reverse- some surface dirt, small fly spots and signs of atmosphere damp- colours still fairly bright some mild sagging Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY WESTERN INDIAN GUJARAT LONG BEADWORK PANEL, with polychrome stylised geometric designs on white ground, as well as Hindu deities, plants, and animals, The craft arose from the trade in Murano beads amongst Indians in Zanzibar. For a note on beadwork in Kutch, see John Gillow and Nicholas Barnard 'Traditional Indian Textiles', London 1991, p.63. This example is exceptionally long. For a similar, smaller beadwork band in the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney, see Inv.No.96/274/3.
Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered silk panel decorated with birds amongst flowers, framed, two 19th century copper and brass embossed shot flasks, a brass bell with turned wooden handle, a Dunhill leather cased set of frosted glass spirit flasks and chromed beakers and other items Condition Report The flasks do not show any obvious damage - we have not looked at under UV light, but they appear to be good. The cork stoppers are clean.I have attached images of the carry case which has suffered over the years
Quantity of Waterford 'Sheila' pattern wine glasses, each conical bowl panel cut, on faceted stems, in sizes, tallest 14cm high, together with a Studio glass jug by The Melting Pot Glassworks, 24cm high, a cut glass decanter, 29.5cm high, and futher cut glasswareCondition ReportWaterford - 13 glasses at 14cm high and 10 glasses at 11.5cm high
Antique oak plank-top dining table of rectangular form, on squared legs, 73cm high x 235cm long x 65cm deep Condition ReportSurface scratches, scuffs and knocks. Some areas of fading/discolouration and staining. Splits to top. Evidence of old worm on one side panel and leg. General wear and tear.
Pair of Chinese Longyanmu (tiger-skin wood) side tables, each of square form with stylised carved decoration, with single shelf over a trelliswork base, each signed to base of shelf in characters reading "Used by Chen Lian in the 14th year of the Republican period" (ie 1926) 80cm high x 35cm square (2) It is believed that this does not relate to the date they were made and is a form of scholarly graffiti inscribed on the furniture by its owner, Chen Lian.The intelligentsia and official class in Imperial China, continuing into the Republican era, enjoyed a very refined lifestyle, practising painting, calligraphy and writing poems, as well as attending to their official duties. And much like the upper middle classes in Britain, they liked to collect antiques and fine furniture. Officials would usually have had a study in which they worked and practised the aforementioned arts - this would have been furnished with antiques and a desk.They also liked to make their own marks of ownership or appreciation on antiques and paintings - for example, Chinese emperors added their seal marks or sometimes wrote poems on famous paintings they owned. Condition Report Overall in good order. One with some slight splitting/separating to square top panel. The other with some similar splitting/separating to the top and also with areas of water damage & staining, Some very minor scuffing to legs and feet, overall with minor flaking to red varnish to underside of fretwork.
A Minton majolica vase, 1870, moulded in high relief to each side with a panel of centaurs or Bacchus, in ochre frames on a turquoise ground with green laurel handles, the interior in lilac glaze, 60cm h, impressed mark, year cypher and painted number 1359 Riveted hairline crack and other cracks, small losses, two chips on foot, no professional restoration
A George III mahogany chest of drawers, of two short and three long drawers flanked by carved pilasters, on bracket feet, 88cm h; 99 x 54cm Top surface with veneer lifting in places, some signs of shrinkage cracks, handles replaced, lock removed from one short drawer, shrinkage crack in one side panel
A pair of pine standing corner cabinets, 20th c, with dentil cornice and carved acanthus keystone to the egg-and-dart arch framing the barrel back, the lower part with raised and fielded panel to the door, 197cm h; 27 x 81cm Good condition, small repair to the top most moulding on the pediment of one but no loss
A modern Limited Edition Omega James Bond 007 Spectre Seamaster Master Co-Axial Chronometer automatic stainless steel wristwatch Full Set, 41.5mm case, with blue textured Spectre emblem dial set with batons and having date aperture, sweeping yellow seconds hand with Spectre emblem, rear cover with glazed panel, serial number 87580533 and limited edition 12878 of 15007, Cal 8507, on Omega stainless steel bracelet, with box having Spectre emblem button release, spare strap, magnifying glass, two warranty cards, one dated 2016, and retail tag, lacks cushion / watch support in box, overall in excellent condition and appears unworn, only light marks and scratches, running well and functioning, also with outer card box
A modern Oris automatic stainless steel wristwatch, 42mm, black dial with three subsidiaries and date aperture and having two push-button stop-watch facility, lots of signs of wear and use. Appears to run but stopwatch not currently functioning, glazed panel to rear and having serial number 21-10308, on integrated stainless-steel Oris bracelet with box, outer box and paperwork.
An unusual Victorian mahogany drop centre side cabinet/bookcase, the central recessed bookshelves with fluted frieze, flanked by pedestal cabinets with shaped shelved tops above cushion drawers and arched panel doors with column pilasters, shaped plinth base, 164 x 48 x 154cms high; together with an early Victorian mahogany chiffonier, the shelved superstructure with scroll and acanthus leaf frieze, scrolled supports, the lower section with carved double door cabinet opening to reveal a shelved interior, raised on a plinth base, 110 x 34 x 136cms high.
An Edwardian inlaid mahogany oval serving tray, with marquetry panel illustrating a tambourine and buisines surrounded by flowering foliage, with curved brass handles, 61cms wide; together with two Mauchline Ware sewing boxes; a ceramic ‘Napoleon Price & Co. Cherry Toothpaste’ pot; and a hinged mahogany tabletop box. (5)
James Bonner, Aberdeen: A handsome George III mahogany and crossbanded eight day longcase clock, with silvered Roman dial, subsidiary seconds dial with date aperture, name plate to the arch, anchor escapement carved acanthus leaf finial, shaped waistal and panel base with bracket feet with winding key pendulum and two weights, 210cms high.
John GALLIANO, collection Prêt à Porter, circa 1985. Robe du soir longue entravée en jersey noir et coton blanc.Décolleté bateau sur marinière dans le dos, corps de la robe ajutée avec panneau blanc rentrant. (élastique à repositionner)Footnotes:John GALLIANO, Ready to Wear collection, circa 1985. Long hobbled evening dress in black jersey and white cotton. Boat neckline with sailor top in the back, fitted body of the dress with white tuck-in panel. (elastic to reposition)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Anne-Marie BERETTA, collection Prêt à Porter, Automne-Hiver 1982. Manteau en mackintosh moutarde.Petit col, long pan plissé pouvant se poser sur la tête, double boutonnage pression, deux poches, manches longues ouvertes, ceinture.Griffe blanche, graphisme bleuFootnotes: Anne-Marie BERETTA, Ready to Wear collection, Fall-Winter 1982. Mustard mackintosh coat. Small collar, long pleated panel that can be placed on the head, double snap buttons, two pockets, long open sleeves, belt. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Yves SAINT LAURENT, collection Haute Couture, circa 1990. Robe de cocktail en soie noire.Encolure en V façon cache-cÅ“ur se continuant par un pan-nÅ“ud, manches longues, fente.Griffe blanche, graphisme noirProvenance: Garde-robe de madame Charlotte Aillaud, amie proche d'Yves Saint Laurent et de Pierre Bergé.Footnotes: Yves SAINT LAURENT, Haute Couture collection, Fall-Winter. Evening dress in black silk-blend jersey. Wrap-style V-neckline continuing with a bow panel, long sleeves, slit. Provenance: Wardrobe of Madame Charlotte Aillaud, close friend of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Yves SAINT LAURENT, collection Haute Couture, Printemps-Eté 1999. Robe du soir longue en résille de soie.Haut à bretelles recouvert d'une double panneau faisant effet de cape drapé par une fleurs. (petite déchirure)Griffe blanche, graphisme noirProvenance: Garde-robe de madame Charlotte Aillaud, amie proche d'Yves Saint Laurent et de Pierre Bergé.Footnotes: Yves SAINT LAURENT, Haute Couture collection, Spring-Summer 1999. Long evening dress in silk mesh. Strappy top covered with a double panel with a cape effect draped with flowers. (small tear). Provenance: Wardrobe of Madame Charlotte Aillaud, close friend of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Michel GOMA, collection Haute Couture, circa 1965. Robe de cocktail en mousseline de soie rouge.Haut bustier à bretelles recouvert d'un panneau à décolleté bateau finissant dans le dos par deux pans, dos nu, taille drapée, jupe à petits plis sur plusieurs jupons de mousseline.Griffe blanche, graphisme noirFootnotes: Michel GOMA, Haute Couture collection, circa 1965. Red silk chiffon cocktail dress. Bustier top with straps covered with a panel with a boat neckline ending in two panels at the back, open back, draped waist, skirt with small pleats over several muslin petticoats. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Christian DIOR-London Ltd, collection Couture, circa 1960. Robe faisant faux deux pièces en shantung de lin et soie jaune.Encolure ronde, manches courtes raglan haut à effet de marinière, sur jupe combinaison reprenant le panneau surpiqué et rehaussé de boutons.Griffe blanche, graphisme noir.Footnotes: Christian DIOR-London Ltd, Couture collection, circa 1960. False two-piece dress in linen shantung and yellow silk. Round neckline, short raglan top sleeves with sailor effect, over jumpsuit skirt featuring the topstitched panel and enhanced with buttons. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Philippe VENET, collection Haute Couture, circa 1990. Robe du soir courte en gazar de soie améthyste.A effet faux deux pièces, la robe droite est entièrement recouverte d'un grand panneau faisant cape, drapé sur le devant et souligné d'un noeud plat. (légères traces)Griffe manquanteExposition: 'Cristobal Balenciaga, Philippe Venet, Hubert de Givenchy' Château de la Princesse de Beauvau Craon, 2010, rep. au catalogue.Footnotes: Philippe VENET, Haute Couture collection, circa 1990. Short evening dress in amethyst silk gazar. With a faux two-piece effect, the straight dress is entirely covered with a large cape-like panel, draped on the front and highlighted with a flat bow. (light traces) Label missing. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Madeleine VIONNET (attribué à), collection Haute Couture, Hiver 1934. Robe du soir longue en crêpe noir.Haut destructuré drapé sur dos nu bénitier, effet de panneaux se nouant sur le devant, jupe fluide. (griffures, petits trous)Bolduc n° 4847 PetitSans griffeModèle non reproduit dans les archives, mais référencé; il s'agit probablement d'un modèle réalisé mais non commercialisé.Footnotes: Madeleine VIONNET (attributed to), Haute Couture collection, Winter 1934. Long evening dress in black crepe. Unstructured top draped over a bare cowl back, panel effect tied at the front, flowing skirt. (scratches, small holes) Bolduc n° 4847 Small. Without claw. Model not reproduced in the archives, but referenced; This is probably a model produced but not marketed.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Jean DESSES, collection Haute Couture, circa 1950. Robe de cocktail en taffetas de soie noir plissé.Décolleté bateau large sur épaules tombantes, buste entièrement drapé, effet de pan sur le coté se prolongeant en drapé dans le dos, jupe droite.Griffe blanche, graphisme noirFootnotes: Jean DESSES, Haute Couture collection, circa 1950. Cocktail dress in pleated black silk taffeta. Wide boat neckline with dropped shoulders, fully draped bust, panel effect on the side extending into a drape at the back, straight skirt. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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