Objets d'art, ceramics and glass
The things that live in a cabinet: porcelain and pottery, art glass, bronzes, carvings, and the small decorative objects the trade calls smalls, which is where the name comes from.
In the sale now
16 lots in Sale 387, closing 1 Nov 2026.
Intricately carved Chinese Wooden Box
Est. AU$40 – AU$50
'Charlotte di Vita' Enamelled Brass Miniature Teapot c. 2001
Est. AU$125 – AU$150
Royal Doulton Porcelain Tea Caddy
Est. AU$35 – AU$45
Royal Doulton Porcelain Sugar Bowl
Est. AU$30 – AU$40
Hand-painted Miniature Japanese Ceramic Vase
Est. AU$30 – AU$40
Royal Doulton Porcelain Vases (Matching Pair)
Est. AU$40 – AU$50
Early 'Royal Doulton' Double-handled Vase, Signed E.Wood
Est. AU$60 – AU$75
German Dresden Coffee Cup with matching Saucer
Est. AU$35 – AU$50
What comes up
English and Continental porcelain, Royal Doulton, Minton and Wedgwood, Asian ceramics and works of art, netsuke and inro, jade and hardstone carvings, bronzes and spelter, Murano and Lalique glass, and silver and plate.
Marks and condition
Marks are photographed and quoted, not interpreted away. Chips, hairlines, restoration and re-gilding are recorded. Restoration on ceramics is common and buyers price it in, but only when they are told.
Selling ceramics and glass
One piece or the contents of a cabinet. We are happy to tell you when something is not worth sending to auction, which saves everyone a trip.
Catalogued and sold at our Paddington rooms. About Smalls Auctions Selling objets d'art & ornaments
What's it worth?
Send a photograph and we will come back with an auction estimate, usually within two working days. No charge, no obligation to sell.