An 18th century highbacked walnut armchair, Continental

Description

An 18th century highbacked walnut armchair, Continental with outswept arms supported on turned columns and front legs, and turned H stretcher, upholstered with cut velvet brocade with close nail studs, and loose seat cushion, overall height: 121.5cm, seat height including cushion: 65.0cm, width: 64.5cm, depth: 70.0cm This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Please note this lot is available for collection by professional carrier only from the Laws' residence, Woolloomooloo. Please refer to our list of carriers in the auction information. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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An 18th century highbacked walnut armchair, Continental

Lot 0023

Estimate A$1,200-A$2,200

Jun 5, 2026, 12:22 AM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

A$600

The John Laws CBE Collection: Fine Interiors

May 21, 2026 7:00 PM EDT

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Pierre Emile Cornillier (1862-1946) Portrait de Madame Meurlot Cholet, 1902: Pierre Emile Cornillier (1862-1946) Portrait de Madame Meurlot Cholet, 1902 signed, dated and inscribed lower right: 'PIERRE - EMILE CORNILLIER. / PARIS 1902' sanguine drawing 61.5 x 46.0cm (24 3/16

Pierre Emile Cornillier (1862-1946) Portrait de Madame Meurlot Cholet, 1902

A giltwood Rococo style mirror, Continental, 18th century,: A giltwood Rococo style mirror, Continental, 18th century, with shell and foliate carving throughout, 158.0 x 116.0cm This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Please note this lot is

A giltwood Rococo style mirror, Continental, 18th century,

Two Children, After Auguste Moreau, 19th century height: 48.0cm (18 7/8in.): Two Children, After Auguste Moreau, 19th century signed to base: Auguste Moreau terracotta height: 48.0cm (18 7/8in.) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further

Two Children, After Auguste Moreau, 19th century height: 48.0cm (18 7/8in.)

A petite Louis XVI occasional table, French, 18th century,: A petite Louis XVI occasional table, French, 18th century, oval with pierced brass galleries, single drawer fitted with leather writing inset, decorated with motifs of vases and carafes in marquetry,

A petite Louis XVI occasional table, French, 18th century,

A matched set of nine Louis XVI chairs, French, height: 89.0cm, width: 49.0cm, depth: 43.0cm: A matched set of nine Louis XVI chairs, French, on tapering fluted legs, with oval padded backs and pale green silk upholstery, a pair stamped Pierre Bernard, a pair stamped Pierre Francois Cefert,

A matched set of nine Louis XVI chairs, French, height: 89.0cm, width: 49.0cm, depth: 43.0cm

A good early Swiss quarter-repeating keyless lever eight-day 'Goliath' watch in a leather-covere...: A good early Swiss quarter-repeating keyless lever eight-day 'Goliath' watch in a leather-covered desk stand 20th century, Retailed by Tiffany & Co. The white enamel Arabic dial with subsidiary

A good early Swiss quarter-repeating keyless lever eight-day 'Goliath' watch in a leather-covere...

A pair of Louis XV style window seats, contemporary production, (2): A pair of Louis XV style window seats, contemporary production, in beech with silk upholstery, height: 53.0cm, width: 96.0cm, depth: 44.0cm. (2) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols:

A pair of Louis XV style window seats, contemporary production, (2)

An Iranian rug,: An Iranian rug, fragment, worn, with losses to the border and tears, in red and blue tones, with fading, 142.0 x 104.0cm This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Please note this lot

An Iranian rug,

A pair of Louis XIV style fauteuil, French, 18th century: A pair of Louis XIV style fauteuil, French, 18th century with acanthus carved scroll arms, above a close nail seat and back upholstered in leather, raised on turned legs joined by H stretcher,

A pair of Louis XIV style fauteuil, French, 18th century

A Melas rug: A Melas rug with deep red, blue and ivory tones, a repair to the central panel amongst others, 162.0 x 108.0cm This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Please note this lot is

Etienne Drian (French, 1885-1961) Lassitude: Etienne Drian (French, 1885-1961) Lassitude signed and numbered below plate: Drian 31/150 etching 40.0 x 47.0cm (15 3/4 x 18 1/2in). Footnotes: Provenance Nevill Keating Pictures, London (label

Etienne Drian (French, 1885-1961) Lassitude

A famille rose 'phoenix and magpie' square vase China, late 19th century: A famille rose 'phoenix and magpie' square vase China, late 19th century converted into a lampstand, with cream parchment shade and later stand, height: 78.0cm (including shade) Footnotes: Acquired

A famille rose 'phoenix and magpie' square vase China, late 19th century

A famille rose tea caddy with cover China, Canton, late 19th century: A famille rose tea caddy with cover China, Canton, late 19th century 14.0cm high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the

A famille rose tea caddy with cover China, Canton, late 19th century

An export painted and lacquered folding fan Canton, China, 19th century: An export painted and lacquered folding fan Canton, China, 19th century decorated with figural court scenes and floral borders on the leaf, and gilt lacquer work on the guards, displayed open in a

An export painted and lacquered folding fan Canton, China, 19th century

A Chinese export reverse glass painting, 19th century: A Chinese export reverse glass painting, 19th century glass with oil and pigment 80.0 x 40.0cm (31 1/2 x 15 3/4in). Footnotes: The following research on Chinese export reverse glass paintings

A Chinese export reverse glass painting, 19th century

Two painted pottery figures of Court Lady China, 6th to 8th century (2): Two painted pottery figures of Court Lady China, 6th to 8th century both robed in flowing dress with hands clasped, one with an elaborate coiffure, traces of red pigments, 39.0cm high, and 37.5cm

Two painted pottery figures of Court Lady China, 6th to 8th century (2)

Attributed to Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825) Bijin in Autumn winds: Attributed to Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825) Bijin in Autumn winds Ink on silk, hanging scroll Bearing signature of Toyokuni, with two seals 84.0 x 32.0cm Footnotes: Provenance Brian Moore Art

Attributed to Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825) Bijin in Autumn winds

A Louis XV / Louis XVI occasional table, French, late 18th century,: A Louis XV / Louis XVI occasional table, French, late 18th century, transitional piece with Kingwood parquetry, three drawer cabinet with tapering legs terminating with sabots, stone top, height:

A Louis XV / Louis XVI occasional table, French, late 18th century,

A pair of Baroque-style silvered metal altar candlesticks or prickets Italian, 19th century: A pair of Baroque-style silvered metal altar candlesticks or prickets Italian, 19th century Silvered metal construction with ornate repoussé decoration of winged putti and scrolling foliate

A pair of Baroque-style silvered metal altar candlesticks or prickets Italian, 19th century

A near pair of Louis XV beech fauteuil, French, 18th century,: A near pair of Louis XV beech fauteuil, French, 18th century, on cabriole legs, recently upholstered in leather, with loose seat cushions, overall height: 93.5cm, seat height: 51.0cm, width: 68.0cm,

A near pair of Louis XV beech fauteuil, French, 18th century,

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