The Estate of the late Leslie Walford AM 2012-11-17 Auction - 378 Price Results - Mossgreen Auctions in NSW
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258: A fine walnut and mirrored bureau-cabinet, English243: A fine pair of Louis XV carved walnut fauteuil, si232: A fine Japanese six-fold screen depicting a Bugaku
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Woollahra, Nsw, Australia
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The Estate of the late Leslie Walford AM

Mossgreen Spring Auction Series Part I: The Estate of the late Leslie Walford AM For five decades Leslie Walford, who died earlier this year, was one of the principle practitioners of Interior design and decoration in Australia. His career commenced in 1957 on his return from Europe after much travel often accompanied by his mother, Dora Byrne. Educated mainly in England at Winchester College and later reading politics, economics and philosophy at New College Oxford attaining his degree. After further travel he attended the prestigious Musée Nissim de Camondo in Paris where he studied design and decoration. It was during this time that Leslie began his collection of beautiful French 18th and 19th century furniture, pictures and objects, most of which he would keep for the rest of his life. Over the years this was complimented by many pieces acquired in Australia and overseas. During these years in Paris he added to his already extensive knowledge of history which he considered so very important. This, which he felt particularly, pertained to the arts, so necessary if you wish to understand design. He became a leader in his field, and during the 1960's and 1970's imported carefully chosen antiques, fabrics and other elements used in decorating projects. Leslie's work became known far and wide not only in Sydney, but as far away as New York and Bermuda, as well as in the country and other capital cities in Australia.
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A Regency neo-classical inlaid mahogany drop-centre: A Regency neo-classical inlaid mahogany drop-centre sideboard, English, circa 1825 101cm high, 160cm wide, 60cm deep
0005: A Regency neo-classical inlaid mahogany drop-centreEst. A$2,500-A$4,000
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A Fortuny fabric tiered ceiling light approximately: A Fortuny fabric tiered ceiling light approximately 140cm diameter
0009: A Fortuny fabric tiered ceiling light approximatelyEst. A$1,500-A$2,000
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MARK THOMPSON (BORN 1949) Court jester mixed media: MARK THOMPSON (BORN 1949) Court jester mixed media signed and dated 1980 to base 114cm high, on painted base 65cm high, 40cm square
0011: MARK THOMPSON (BORN 1949) Court jester mixed mediaEst. A$1,500-A$2,000
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A large pair of Chinese export-ware gilded and over: A large pair of Chinese export-ware gilded and over-glaze enameled figures of seated hounds 40cm high
0012: A large pair of Chinese export-ware gilded and overEst. A$1,000-A$1,500
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A George III cross-banded mahogany drop-side oval P: A George III cross-banded mahogany drop-side oval Pembroke table, English, circa 1810 73cm high, 90cm long, 53cm wide closed
0017: A George III cross-banded mahogany drop-side oval PEst. A$3,000-A$5,000
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A set of four lead twin-handled urns, English, 17th: A set of four lead twin-handled urns, English, 17th century 51cm high
0021: A set of four lead twin-handled urns, English, 17thEst. A$3,000-A$5,000
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A monumental cast iron figure of Pan, French,19th c: A monumental cast iron figure of Pan, French,19th century 182cm high
0023: A monumental cast iron figure of Pan, French,19th cEst. A$5,000-A$8,000
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A pair of large terracotta spheres on pedestals 116: A pair of large terracotta spheres on pedestals 116cm high
0024: A pair of large terracotta spheres on pedestals 116Est. A$1,500-A$2,500
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