John D. Dunn Antiques Pty Ltd

1097 A Renaissance lindenwood figure 'The Baptism of Christ ' carved in the round and shown with his eyes cast downwards, his arms crossed and standing in a flowing stream. Note the wonderful treatment to the hair and facial features. Still retains traces of original polychrome and gilding. South Germany late 16th century. 95cms

1120 A rare and finely detailed processional cross. The laturn cross fleuree with overall foliation engraved design. The corpus with finely detailed features above a lobbed Gothic knop, all in handworked gilded copper. Italy 15th century

1127 A rare oak joynt stool with deep channelled freize struck twice with the initials "N I" [either the maker or the owner] and a waist mould. The moulded top supported by well turned baluster legs with lined ring decoration, joined by simple rectangular stretchers. England Late 17th century.

A large walnut and inlaid chest. The twin panel lid above a central panel with ebony inlay of trailing foliations, applied with a small shield bearing initials and below a date "1645", flanked by arcaded panels with inlaid flowers issuing from vases, the lower section with central panel flanked by drawers, carrying handles to the sides. Germany. 17th century Size: 190 cm wide x 73 cm deep x 97 cm high

A good oak and pine monastery table. The thick oak plank top with cleated ends. It stands on pine trestles joined by an oak stretcher. Excellent colour and patination. From Burgundy district France. Late 18th century. Size: 255cm wide x 91 cm deep x 76 cm high

A Geo 11 walnut chest of five drawers with quartered veneered oval panelled top with herringbone borders, the ends crossbanded. The drawers divided by half round moldings. The etched brass handles and escutcheons, period but not original. It terminates in bracket feet. England c. 1740. Size: 101 cm wide x 57 cm deep x 84 cm high

A rococo giltwood marble top console table. The serpentine top over an apron exuberantly carved with a central medallion issuing acanthus and Vitruvian scrolls continuing to cabriole legs carved with elongated C scrolls and acanthus ending ball and claw feet. Italy Lucchese 3rd quarter 18th century. Size: 149 cm wide x 68 cm deep x 98 cm high

A large pair of walnut and partial gilt armchairs. The upholstered back surmounted with acanthus leaf finials. The down swept scrolled arms over the upholstered seat supported by turned leg and stretcher base. In the 17th.century style Italy. 19th century

118 Painted pair of Regency chairs with sabre leg. UK Circa 1810.

Northern Italian gilded panel in relief of the Assumption of the Virgin. Original gilt and polychrome decoration. The Holy Trinity sit on clouds above, whilst angels assist Mary. Saint John crushing Lucifer, and Mary Magdalene stand gazing at the ascending Mother of God. Italy. c. 1680. Size: 35 cm wide x 58 cm high.

Italian walnut & marquetry chest with four long drawers, each with a moulded edge and a raised cartouche shaped panel inlaid with foliage and scallop shells and with iron loop handles. Italy. c.1760. Size: 145 cm wide x 65 cm deep x 115 cm high

Louis X1V walnut needlework armchair with a beautifully carved and patinated frame. Flemish, Belgium. c.1680.

A large and impressive ebonised fruitwood looking glass, with ripple carved cushion moulded frame. Flemish, Belgium. 19th century. Size: 122 cm high x 98 cm wide.

A large and impressive gilt centre table. The deep apron with rosettes and wave like carving supported by four turned, carved and tapering legs, joined by a shaped "X" stretcher with central urn shaped finial. Still bearing its original rouge shaped marble top Louis Phillipe period. France. c. 1835.

A two drawer serpentine shaped walnut commode. The moulded top over two large drawers with original handles over a shaped carved apron standing upon short cabriole legs. Padova, Italy. c.1760.

An oak and mahogany cross banded cabriole legged dresser base, the boarded moulded top over three cross banded drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. The area between the five cabriole legs and drawers is enhanced by a shaped apron and waist mould. Good colour and patina of the George 11 period. England. c. 1730. Size: 190 cm wide x 51 cm deep x 83 cm high

A miniature Rococo gilded console with sweeping lines and foliations to the free form design. It has a faux marble shaped serpentine top. France. c. 1770. 66cm wide x 32 xm deep x 77 cm high.

1235 An exotic marble table with octagonal inlaid top on shaped moulded column and platform base. France. 19th century.

'THE VIRGIN AND CHILD WITH SAINT ELIZABETH AND THE CHILD JOHN THE BAPTIST' The Virgin sits near an arched opening and a large column with Christ suckling whilst Saint Elizabeth, Mary's cousin lovingly supports John the Baptist who rests his right hand on the Lamb and leans towards Christ to kiss his feet. All this is watched by the angels above. A late 18th /early 19th century oil on canvas after Rubens, a copy of the painting hanging in the Walker Collection Liverpool Museum painted by Peter Paul Rubens after his marriage to Helena Fourment his second wife in 1630. The children in the painting are said to be modelled on his own sons. The Walker painting [Accession Number WAG4097] was purchased with the help of the National Art Collection Fund. The canvas has been professionally cleaned restored and restretched on a new frame. Size: 240 cm x 148 cm

A good Louis XV beechwood fauteuil with generous proportions, the frame finely carved and moulded. Covered in good period grosspoint and petitpoint needlework. France. c.1780

17th century Continental walnut table with a single plank top, fitted with four short drawers, the drawer fronts and frieze rails well carved with stylised leaf crosses on turned baluster legs, united by plain "H" stretcher rails. Spain c.1660 256 cm long x 67 cm deep x 80 cm high.

A serpentine walnut & marquetry side cabinet, with ivory inlay. The door simulating a bank of drawers. It stands on bun feet and rear brackets. Italy. 18th century Size: 76 cm wide x 51 cm deep x 79 cm high.

A pair of large open armchairs. The well proportioned mature patinated frames with bold turnings and rich colour. The fine tapestry covers from the 19th century are in good condition. Italy. C. 1700.

A rare well patinated walnut casket with original iron banding, lock and lockplate. France. c.1600. Size: 31 cm wide 18 cm deep 17 cm high

A large bronze vase with a well patinated body decorated with cranes standing on a rocky outcrop near water. Japan. late 19th./20th century. 36 cm high

THIS ITEM SOLD. A large circular red lacquer tray. Decorated with birds amongst flowering branches. Japan Meiji period 1868-1912.

A good Italian 17th century walnut credenza, of Neo-classical design. The rectangular top above a stepped moulded cornice and a single cupboard door with a raised panel and central bronze cherub mount, enclosing a single shelf and flanked by a pair of stop fluted pilasters with ionic capitals, raised on a stepped plinth base. Size: 115 cm wide x 34 cm deep x 110 cm high.

Burr walnut chest of drawers with shaped moulded top above four long drawers, the bottom drawer cushion moulded. Dutch. Circa 1700 Size: 91 cm wide 50 cm deep 82 cm high

An exotic chinoiserie four panel leather hand painted screen, each panel decorated with flowers, birds, fruit and butterflies on a gilt and black ground with polychromatic finishes. England. late 18th century.Size: 216 cm high x 224 cm wide, each panel 56 cm. wide

European school, oil painting . Portrait of a lady in gold choker, oil on panel, by Joseph Buche.1848-1917 Austria c.1870 Size 66cm wide x 77 cm high

Oil on panel landscape with ducks and fowl, by Cornelius Van Leemputten (1841-1902). Based his painting on the study of nature, animal subjects are his speciality and chickens were among his favourites. The following museums carry his works, Mussse d' Anvers, de Bucarest, de Louvain de Middlebourg, and de Sheffield. size with frame: 24.5 cm x 30 cm

A walnut upholstered armchair with os de mouton turnings, covered in 16th century tapestry. France. circa 1700

Two giltwood poplar panels carved with two of the stations of the cross. 1. The procession of Christ carrying the cross with Saint Veronica holding the cloth upon which is Christs image, she having wiped his face during the arduous journey. The composition of this panel gives the impression of a huge crowd of soldiers around the central figure of christ. Jesus seems to be floating as he carries the heavy cross. The foot of the cross is supported by a young male lay figure. An unusual feature is that Jesus is restrained by a rope around his waist held by a Roman soldier brandishing a club. The opposing planes of the spears, cross and figures work very well. 2. Christ and the crown of thorns. The uniforms and the robes are very detailed and beautifully carved, the leather laps on the roman uniform being particularly well executed. The kneeling figure is offering a lily to Christ whose pain is clearly shown in the positions of his legs and shackled arms. The force with which the soldiers are applying the crown of thorns is also evident from the tension in their arms. Italy. 1st half of 17th century. Size: 63 cm x 41 cm

1350 "Madonna della seggiola" oil on board in elaborately carved and gilded frame. Italy. 19th century. The original Madonna della seggiola or Madonna della sedia by the Italian renaissance artist Raphael. It depicts Mary embracing the child Christ while the young John the Bapist devoutly watches. It is housed in the Palazzo Pitti collection in Florence. This Madonna does not have the strict geometrical form and linea style of his earlier Florentine treatments of the same subject. Instead, the warmer colours seem to suggest the influence of Titian and Raphael's rival Sebastiano del Piombo.

1361 Life size bronze cranes in realistic poses, note the detailed work to the heads and feathering on the bodies. Natural verdigree finish and good patinations. Japan. Edo period. Circa 1800.

137 A set of twelve oak Cromwellian style chairs.The oak frames with bracing stretchers,turned front legs and rope twist front stretcher.Upholstered in green hide and brass studs.England c.1850 D: 41 cm, W: 46 cm, H: 91cm.

1378 A faded walnut octagonal table with a bold turned baluster column above a shaped and moulded platform base. Italy. C 1800.

1408 A pair of Italian 18th century walnut console tables, joining to form a centre table, each with a shaped serpentine stepped top on tapering circular legs, each headed by a bulbous finial, joined by a shaped stretcher, on bun feet.

1479 Patinated bronze Mizubachi [water container] from a temple the lid with a seated ShiShi to ward off evil spirits and a dragon as the water spout.It has a warm glowing patination and good verdigris colour Mid Meiji period c.1870

201 A pair of Chippendale mahogany side chairs,of large proportions.The back with central pierced splat and a scroll ended top rail.The wide stuff over seats supported by square legs braced by rectangular stretchers.[note the sweep to the back legs England c.1760

310 An unusual red ground cabinet on stand. The architectural inspired upper body houses many drawers around a central door with a carved figure probably "Hermes" the messenger of the gods. The rich red colour faded in places to an orange and highlighted with gilt trim. The shaped base with six turned column legs terminating in a flat stretcher to bun feet. Prague late 18th century.

A Louis XV painted and gilded mirror. Having a large cresting and sweeping lines. The finish and plate appear to be original. France. Circa 1780. Size 115 cm high x 65 cm wide

Madonna and Child. Italy. Late 16th/early 17th century. Carved in lime wood with the original gesso still remaining. (Gesso was used to give a smooth finish for the polychrome and gilding to be applied). Size: 116 cm tall

AN OUTSTANDING PAIR OF CARVED AND GILDED RAMPANT LIONS. Their flowing manes cascade down their muscular bodies, heads raised in a roar with eyes, nostrils and mouth wide open. Beautifully carved and with original gilding. Italy. Mid 17th century. Base measures 36 x 16 x 14 cm H

A Lancashire or Yorkshire yew wood and elm bow back Windsor arm chair with double ring turning, tulip feet, single "H" stretcher and pierced back splat. English. Circa 1840. See "The English Windsor Chair" by Thomas Crispin page 169 for very similar example.

912 A carved figure of St. Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist and cousin of the Virgin Mary. She stands holding a gilded stylized iron rod in her right hand, the other clutching her bosom whilst tilting her head and gazing upwards. The flowing robes and tunic enhance the appeal of this well formed and beautifully carved figure. St Elizabeth as she was without child until her old age has become the patron of baren women. Spain. Early 18th century

A walnut cassone with thumb moulded top, the front panel profusely carved with acanthus leaf foliations around a central double headed eagle motif, iron carrying handles to the ends, terminating in bold mouldings and on foliated feet. Italy. C 1660 Size: 165 cm wide x 54 cm deep x 61 cm high.

996 A pair of small 18th century fruitwood torcheres with fine carved foliations to the well turned stems terminating in pear shaped toes. Italy. C 1740

A BRONZE PUTTO/CHERUB THE FIGURE WITH HIS HEAD TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND HIS RIGHT HAND RAISED,WITH VERDIS-GRIS PATINATION, MOUNTED ON A SQUARE WOODEN PLINTH ITALY 18TH. CENTURY Base measures: 41.5 x 31 x 17 cm high overall height 90 cm

1397 A well proportioned bureau plat in Kingwood with finely chassed ormolu mounts. The gilt tooled red leather writing surface above a frieze set with three drawers to the front and three simulated drawers to the back. All beautifully mounted with fine ormolu handles, mounts, corner brackets and sabots. France. 19th century.

301 A wonderful carved wood and polychromed 'Burro'. Italian. 17th century.

333 An interesting 19th century faux book cupboard with leather bindings,fitted interior and red ground painted wood. France. Circa 1840

A charming faded fruitwood dresser with a pair of shaped doors flanking shelving with a central vase shaped support. France. C 1800/

1227 A large ebonised and partial gilt looking glass. The wide deeply moulded frame highlighted with a carved and gilded inner border with two large acanthus leaf decorated corners. Italy. late 17th century.

1372 A Louis X1V walnut armchair with camel shaped back, good shaped arms with well turned arm supports, legs and stretchers. France. C. 1700

1187 A beech Louis XV canape, the back, armrests and seat covered in gros-point upholsterey, the chanelled top-rail carved with flowerheads above conformingly shaped arms and seat-rail, raised on cabriole legs terminating in leaf carved feet. Beautiful patinated piece of impressive well defined proportions suggesting a chateau origin. France. c.1780.

A fine Louis XV two drawer serpentine walnut commode on high cabriole legs with a mottled marble slab top with thumb mould. Good proportions and simple pleasing lines. Handles and escutcheons of pierced form with heads and foliations. France. Circa 1760 133 cms.X 66cms X 85CMS

1362 A Louis XV walnut and fruitwood "Commode Galbe" with moulded drawers shaped apron and panel ends. France C 1760.

A fine walnut low boy with a vigorous serpentine shape, choice veneering, carved edge and period original brasswork. The apron of five drawers is supported on four sweeping cabriole legs. Dutch. C 1780

1193 A pair of large armchairs, white ground with gilt decoration, Neo Classical style. France. Late Empire Period. 19th century.

A walnut writing table, single plank top,simple geometric carved finished to the drawers and back apron. Spain. 17th century.

A LOUIS X1V WALNUT ARMCHAIR. The frame with turned legs and stretchers, the downswept arms with acanthus leaf hand rests. Covered in period tapestry showing potted flowering fruit trees. French. Circa 1680.

217 A fine tortoiseshell, ebonized and ivory inlaid mirror, well proportioned and richly patinated. Flemish. 18th century.

1103 A beautiful faded walnut marquetry inlaid side/centre table, with pierced brass gallery to the top and a single drawer to the apron. It stands upon four well shaped cabriole legs with acanthus inlays to the knees. In the French manner. Germany c 1840

A walnut table with single plank top, three chip carved drawers and similarly carved back and side friezes, raised on turned legs united by an H stretcher. Spain. Late 17th century.

A good walnut veneered William & Mary chest of drawers, with lovely faded colour and rich patination. The top, drawer fronts and ends all enhanced with stringing inlays, it stands on bun feet and has later brass pear drop handles. England. c. 1690.

1256 A fine Queen Anne winged armchair of generous proportions. The cabriole front legs with seascrolls shaped and molded knees and terminating in trifid feet. Upholstered with early 18th century Aubusson tapestry.

1387 An early armada chest with strapwork and foliage decoration applied to the iron body. The top open revealing the lock mechanism behind a painted fretwork cover. Note original key. Nuremburg c.1700

A fine Italian walnut and gilt armchair of large proportions, upholstered back and seat, the uprights with carved acanthus leaf gilded finials. The chair sits upon sledges with gilded lion paw feet. Italy late 17th century.

A large Baroque carved armorial shield in high relief, polychromed and estofado gilt, the shield crowned by plumage and a bust in armour, flanked by foliations and scrolls. From the Collection of the Estate of Bogensberglehen. Spain. 17th century.

1294 A walnut armchair with good carving, sweeping lines, mellow colour and fine mature patination. Slip-in upholstered back and seat. Italy. 18th century.

1456 A rare Bolognese octagonal walnut centre table with a mature patinated top, having bold brass stud work to the edge. It sits upon a triform lion paw footed base with simplistic scroll carving and central bold pineapple shaped knop. Italy. Early 17th century.

Early 18th century oil painting depicting a pair of cherubs adorned with grape vines holding a pewter ewer and porringer in a wooded scene, probably representing the young Bacchus the God of wine. (Note the lizard climbing the tree to the foreground.) Italy 18th century. 175cm high 86 cm wide

A rare small pair of gilded draped putti. They hold green marbelized trays and a baskets filled with overflowing exotic fruit. In the other hand an iron lily shaped candle bracket. Terminating in acanthus leaf pedestals with green marbelized molded plinths. Italy. Circa 1740.

605 A WELL PATINATED WALNUT CASSONE. The moulded stepped top upon a three panelled front with central inlaid cartouche and overall inlaid stringing. The base with a gadrooned plinth with foliations terminating in lion paw feet. Italy. Circa 1640.

A four fold Coromandel Lacquer screen. The front depicting a battle scene with horse back warriors engaging in warfare. The reverse with birds and flowers. China. circa 1840.

A small 17th century walnut credenza with drawer, carving and inlay of stringing. Italy Circa 1680

1376 A large and important pair of wall brackets. The shaped body with bold acanthus leaf carving. Original gilt. Italy. C. 1700.

A fine Louis XV walnut commode on high leg/foot. Well carved apron and feet, lovely colour and patination. The fluid lines of this piece make it a well balanced and well proportioned commode. Circa 1770

A rare walnut oval top centre table stamped "LF". Two plank top above shallow apron on four turned legs joined by an angular flat stretcher on bun feet. Louis X1V. France C. 1680.

A beautiful marble horse 'equestrian'. Probably from an entrance to a horse establishment. English. 19th century.

A two drawer walnut side table. The thick two plank top upon an apron housing two drawers with applied shaped panels and turned bronze knobs, supported by four boldly turned baluster legs, joined by simple rectangular stretchers. Bologna, Italy. c. 1660. Size:170 cm wide x 77 cm deep x 80 cm high

1402 An Oil on canvas . German School early 17th century. Portrait of a lady, three quarter length, in black and white costume, standing before a red draped table where a book rests with a portrait medallion and ribbon fasteners. Note the beautiful detailing to the face, headwear, bodice and jewelery Cleaned and relined.

1399 A beautifully patinated walnut commode of unusual design. Beneath the moulded shaped top a bank of three drawers with original brass escutcheons and handles embellish the moulded drawer fronts. It stands on high shaped bracket feet.France c.1760

1455 A fine George II walnut bureau of small size with well chosen veneers and original etched handles. The warmth and colour of this piece are second to none .The fall ,cockbeaded drawer fronts, ends and original bracket feet all display a glorious mature patina The shaped and stepped interior of drawers ,pigeon holes, central star burst door and reeded bookend compartments display a good craftsman's design . England c 1750