Although including consignments from more than one hundred other vendors, our first International Decorative Arts & Collectable auction for 2023 is remarkable for the number “Mini-auctions” it contains.

We are particularly pleased to be able to offer you two fine collections of porcelain and ceramics. The first, Lots 89 – 121, is consigned by the family of a Melbourne collector, and the second, Lots 122 – 337, consigned by the family of a collector from Sydney. Together with consignments from other vendors, this section of more than 300 items is full of pieces of great beauty and delicacy.

Lots 903 – 935 present the Dr Douglas Frew Waterhouse collection of antique and vintage pewter. With many lots containing multiple items, this is a rare opportunity for collectors to select from a substantial number of pieces.

The Baker-Finch collection of religious icons and artefacts, Lots 936 – 991, is a magnificent range of heavenly pieces! This is a wonderful and extremely diverse collection including the beautiful St. George & the Dragon, Lot 937, featured on our front cover, as well as the remarkable illustrated vellum manuscript, “The Miracles of Mary” from Ethiopia, Lot 955.

A further selection of Asian artefacts and statues from the Judith Heaven and the late Barrie Heaven collection feature at Lots 1006 – 1018. Those quite monumental pieces are followed by Lots 1019 – 1084, a range of Asian ceramics, carvings, artworks and ornaments from a private Melbourne collection.

And finally, the Jason Sprague collection of books, Lots 1303a – 1317, will be of interest to those of you looking for superb bindings, as well as interesting reading matter.

Of course, with more than 1500 lots for you to look at, there’s plenty more to consider, so we hope you enjoy leafing through the following pages of the flip-book or you can ignore that completely and just go straight to the online catalogue and start bidding!

We look forward to welcoming those of you who can visit us in person during the viewing days.

Best of luck with your bidding

Session One
Saturday 18th March 10.00am AEDT
International Decorative Arts

001-088  Silver
089-400  Porcelain & Ceramics
089-121  Private Collection, Melbourne
122-337  Private Collection, Sydney
401-512   Glass & Crystal
513-640  Jewellery, Watches & Luxury Accessories
641-689  Clocks & Timepieces
690-699  Lamps & Lighting
700-770  Furniture
771-833  Rugs, Carpets & Textiles

Session Two
Sunday 19th March 10.00am AEDT
International Decorative Arts

834-902  General
903-935  The Dr Douglas Frew Waterhouse Collection
936-998  Religious Icons & Artefacts
936-991  The Baker-Finch Collection of Religious Icons and Artefacts
999-1005  Antiquities
1006-1190  Chinese & Asian Art
1006-1018  The Judith Heaven and the late Barrie Heaven collection, South Australia
1019-1084  Private Collection, Melbourne
1191-1251  Paintings & Artworks

Collectables
1252-1296  Photographs
1297-1348  Books & Ephemera
1303a-1317  The Jason Sprague Collection
1349-1355  Maps
1356-1396  Postcards
1397-1407  Military
1408-1461  Collectables General
1462-1465  Music & Recordings
1466-1471  Radios and Gramophones
1472-1477  Vintage & Antique Tools
1478-1479  Cameras & Photographic Equipment
1480-1493  Tribal Artefacts & Artworks
1494-1502  Autographs
1503-1504  Cigarette & Trade Cards
1505-1518  Models & Toys

Featured Lots