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Prices Realized: Sollo:Rago Modern Auction, October 2002
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| Lot Number |
Description |
Estimate |
Sale Price |
| 1 |
Important GEORGE NAKASHIMA prototype Kornblut cabinet, 1963, with
dovetailed case, two paneled doors with burlwood pulls, and finished back
panel. (This is the original cabinet built for Dr. Kornblut, provenance
available.) 22" x 18" x 18" |
15,000 |
21,150 |
| 2 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut day bed with free-edge plank back and
single free-edge arm, with beige and brown tweed cushions. (A very rare
form, the only one we've seen.) Unmarked. 30" x 80" x 33" |
7,000 |
8,225 |
| 3 |
Fine and large GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut free-edge wall-hanging console
shelf, 1978, with two drawers below. (Yukari Takahashi Simonds Collection)
Signed George Nakashima/Feb 1978 and original owner's name. 109" x 23" |
8,000 |
22,325 |
| 4 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA wall-hanging mirror with free-edge
cherry top and bottom rail and mortised-through uprights. (From the estate
of the original owner). 22" x 44" x 3 3/4" |
2,000 |
3,408 |
| 5 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut coffee table, 1962, with two free-edge
planks joined by three rosewood joints. (From South Hills Country Club,
Pittsburgh, PA installation designed by Paul Planert and commissioned from
the Nakashima studio.) Unmarked. 13" x 36" x 38" |
7,500 |
7,638 |
| 6 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut spindle-back rocker, 1979, with paddle
arms and saddle seat. (Yukari Takahashi Simonds Collection). Signed George
Nakashima/May 1979 and original owner's name. 35 1/2" x 25" x 26" |
2,000 |
3,819 |
| 7 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut spindle-back lounge chair, 1978, with single
free-edge arm and broad saddle seat. (Yukari Takahashi Simonds). Signed
George Nakashima/February 1978 and original owner's name. 31 1/2" x 31" x
26" |
2,000 |
7,050 |
| 8 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut spindle-back lounge chair, 1978, with single
free-edge arm and broad saddle seat. (Yukari Takahashi Simonds
Collection). Signed George Nakashima/February 1978 and original owner's
name. 31 1/2" x 31" x 26" |
2,000 |
8,225 |
| 9 |
Exceptional GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Thin-Edge" rosewood
veneer chest with five graduated drawers next to a cabinet door of rare
bookmatched veneer, all with conical white pulls on brushed chrome
tapering legs. (A beautiful example of this form.) Herman Miller foil
label. 40 3/4" x 55 3/4" x 18 1/2" |
4,000 |
6,463 |
| 10 |
Exceptional GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Thin-Edge" walnut veneer
eight-drawer chest with white conical pulls. Herman Miller foil label. 31"
x 47" x 18 1/2" |
3,000 |
4,406 |
| 11 |
Exceptional GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Thin-Edge" walnut veneer
four-drawer chest with white conical pulls. Herman Miller foil label. 31"
x 33 3/4" x 18 1/2" |
2,000 |
2,585 |
| 12 |
Rare and exceptional GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Thin-Edge"
rosewood veneer night stand with white enamel open cabinet, adjustable
shelf and lower drawer with conical pull, along with a rosewood veneer
headboard. Herman Miller foil label to night stand, headboard unmarked.
24" x 17" x 18 1/2"; headboard: 31" x 54" |
2,000 |
1,880 |
| 13 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut veneer vanity unit with lift
top and mirror reverse, interior fittings, and brushed chrome lever
supports. Herman Miller foil label. 17" x 30" x 18 1/2" |
600 |
470 |
| 14 |
Long GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER slatted bench with black lacquer
finish. Some finish scuffs. 14" x 102" x 19" |
1,200 |
1,410 |
| 15 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER swag leg extension dining table
(no.5559) with white micarta top, two integral leaves, and white enameled
legs. Some losses to enamel and discoloration. 29" x 72" x 40" |
1,200 |
881 |
| 16 |
Pair of GEORGE NELSON night stands with open birch cases over ebonized
legs. Foil labels. 24 1/2" x 18" x 18" |
1,000 |
2,468 |
| 17 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Sling" sofa with six loose black
leather cushions, on a tubular bright chrome frame. Excellent condition.
Unmarked. 29" x 87" x 36" |
1,900 |
2,703 |
| 18 |
Early GEORGE NELSON for ARBUCK tubular wrought-iron dining table and
four chairs with ochre vinyl seats. Missing glass top, pitting to iron.
Unmarked. Table: 28 1/2" x 48 1/2" x 28 1/2"; chairs: 29" x 19" x 17" |
1,000 |
999 |
| 19 |
WILLIAM HAINES wall-mounted ash cabinet with two sliding doors with
recessed brass pulls. (William Haines [1900-1973] was a world-famous
designer of film interiors, film sets, and furniture designer during
Hollywood's golden age, the late 1930s through the 1950s. Haines gave this
cabinet, which originally hung in his own studio, to the current owner.
Provenance available.) 21" x 90" x 14 1/2" |
3,000 |
2,703 |
| 20 |
WALTER LAMB circular glass-topped table with textured glass on metal
base with verdigris/coppered patina. Purchased directly from Walter Lamb
c.1950. Unmarked. 26 1/2" x 38" dia. |
1,200 |
1,175 |
| 21 |
VAN KEPPEL-GREEN "Quarto" loveseat with beige-enameled open-arm
aluminum frame and tufted blue tweed cushions. Minor pitting and enamel
loss. Unmarked, catalog #640-57-01. 27" x 52" x 36" |
1,200 |
999 |
| 22 |
VAN KEPPEL-GREEN "Quarto" loveseat en suite with preceding. Missing
some hardware, minor pitting and enamel loss. Unmarked, catalog
#640-57-01. 27" x 52" x 36" |
1,200 |
1,058 |
| 24 |
VAN KEPPEL-GREEN "Quarto" dining table with ochre enameled aluminum
frame and inset beige laminate top. Some pitting and enamel loss.
Unmarked, catalog #600-22-94. 27" x 60" x 38" |
1,000 |
823 |
| 26 |
VAN KEPPEL-GREEN "Quarto" chaise sofa with black enameled aluminum
frame, adjustable lift and open back, with beige tweed fabric cushions.
Minor pitting and enamel loss. Unmarked, catalog #650-41-04. 20" x 75" x
30" |
1,500 |
1,175 |
| 27 |
Pair of VAN KEPPEL-GREEN "Rondo" side chairs, each with black enameled
aluminum frame and white vinyl cord seat and back. Unmarked, catalog #
680-12-01. 31" x 18 1/2" x 17" |
600 |
353 |
| 28 |
Monumental architectural pottery vessel with yellow ochre glaze.
Marked F-09. 8 1/2" x 26" |
600 |
1,058 |
| 29 |
Architectural pottery vessel with white glaze. Four post-factory drill
holes to bottom. Incised CPB-17. 11" x 17"1/2" |
600 |
382 |
| 30 |
Architectural pottery vessel with golden ochre glaze. Four
post-factory drill holes to bottom. Incised PRO-ARTISAN STONEWARE 5042. 10
1/2" x 19 1/2" |
600 |
470 |
| 34 |
TOMMI PARZINGER ivory enameled eight-drawer chest with twenty-four
rectangular divisions to the front, brass pulls and applied decoration, on
exotic wood trestle base. Branded Parzinger Originals. 32" x 84" x 18" |
3,500 |
4,700 |
| 35 |
TOMMI PARZINGER white lacquered eight-drawer chest with twenty-four
rectangular divisions to the front, brass pulls and tacked-on flower motif
plates. Branded PARZINGER ORIGINALS. 32 1/2" x 84" x 18" |
3,500 |
5,288 |
| 36 |
TOMMI PARZINGER ivory enameled two-drawer desk with brass feet and
handles. Branded Parzinger Originals. 28" x 52" x 24" |
1,200 |
4,700 |
| 37 |
Pair of TOMMI PARZINGER ivory enameled nightstands with prunted case
with drop-front, brass hardware and interior drawer on black enameled
base. Branded Parzinger Originals. 20" x 20" x 16" |
1,500 |
4,406 |
| 38 |
PIERO FORNASETTI circular cocktail table with fruit and vegetable
mandala in polychrome on a black ground, over a brass tripod base.
FORNASETTI MILANO label. 14 1/4" x 14 1/4" dia. |
600 |
764 |
| 39 |
PIERO FORNASETTI metal wastepaper basket, transfer-decorated on enamel
with colorful balloon motif. Small chips to base. Circular Fornasetti
Milano label. 11" x 10 1/4" |
400 |
499 |
| 40 |
Rare TOMMI PARZINGER for DORLYN SILVERSMITHS eight-piece brass and
stainless steel coffee service, the coffee pot with exotic wood handle,
sugar, creamer, tray, Die-stamped DORLYN SILVERSMITHS. Coffeepot: 12" x 8
1/2" over handle |
800 |
499 |
| 41 |
TOMMI PARZINGER for DORLYN SILVERSMITHS brass and stainless steel
chafing dish with sunburst design to lid and black finial. Wear to finish
on finial. Die-stamped Dorlyn Silversmiths. 11 1/2" x 9 1/2" dia. |
300 |
176 |
| 42 |
Fine and rare coffee table by PHILIP LAVERNE with square patinated
bronze top drawing with paired classical figures in sgraffito, on
cylindrical legs. Etched signature. 15 3/4" x 48" sq. |
2,000 |
5,875 |
| 44 |
Pair of JAMES MONT custom-designed table lamps, en suite with
preceding, each with eight brass baluster legs beneath a black lacquered
wooded urn and fluted cylinder, complete with silk drum shade. Unmarked.
30" x 19" |
5,000 |
5,288 |
| 45 |
JAMES MONT teal-colored chest with four drawers flanking one cabinet
door with Chinese-style carved fish medallion, complete with matching
mirror. Unmarked. Chest: 30 1/2" x 78" x 18" mirror: 55" x 23" |
1,000 |
2,115 |
| 48 |
Set of four GIO PONTI dining side chairs with curved crest rails and
flaring legs, upholstered in orange velvet. Unmarked. 37" x 20" x 20" |
1,000 |
1,880 |
| 49 |
KARL SPRINGER dining table with demi-lune pedestals and chamfered oval
top in original ivory laminate leather finish. Unmarked. 29" x 96" x
42" |
2,000 |
2,233 |
| 50 |
Fine Italian architectural wall-mounted bronze sculpture with abstract
forms in low relief. (An excellent example of mid-century European
abstract art.) Signed NPL/Torino, Italy. 61" x 22 3/4" |
1,000 |
2,585 |
| 51 |
Rare MORGAN COLT circular wrought-iron table, the top covered in linen
with a punched copper medallion depicting a phoenix, surrounded by a
border of circular hex signs. 28 1/2" x 35 1/2" dia. |
4,000 |
6,463 |
| 52 |
The following lots of MORGAN COLT (1876-1926) wrought iron and copper
furniture were purchased directly from the artist by a New Hope family.
Morgan Colt, one of the original Pennsylvania Impressionist painters, was
better known as a metal craftsman and furniture maker. Provenance
available. Rare MORGAN COLT Gothic armchair with riveted copper seat and
back panels punched with paired peacock motif, on a wrought-iron frame
with scrolled arms, final to backposts, and four wire tassels. 34" x 21" x
17" |
1,000 |
2,350 |
| 53 |
Rare and fine MORGAN COLT Gothic three-seat settee en suite with
preceding, with paired peacocks flanking a central griffin motif, the
seats with twined circular pattern. 38" x 62" x 24" |
7,000 |
8,225 |
| 54 |
Rare MORGAN COLT Gothic armchair en suite with preceding, with paired
peacocks. 34"x 22" x 18" |
1,000 |
4,113 |
| 55 |
Rare MORGAN COLT Gothic armchair en suite with preceding, with paired
peacocks. 37 1/2"x 21" x 23" |
1,000 |
2,233 |
| 56 |
Rare MORGAN COLT Gothic armchair en suite with preceding, the back
punched with an entertwined circular pattern, the seat with phoenix
rondel. 38" x 21 1/2" x 21" |
1,000 |
1,998 |
| 57 |
Fine VLADIMIR KAGAN six-drawer cherry dresser with channeled case and
sculpted drawer fronts with recessed black lacquered pulls on whalebone
legs. (A classic design from an important Kagan commission.) Unmarked. 31"
x 80" x 19" |
6,000 |
8,225 |
| 58 |
Pair of VLADIMIR KAGAN cherry nightstands, each with an open cabinet
with adjustable shelf next to a single door with recessed black lacquered
pull, on whalebone legs. (From an important Kagan commission.) Unmarked.
22" x 28" x 16" |
2,000 |
3,819 |
| 59 |
VLADIMIR KAGAN rectangular walnut dining table with inset tile top on
unusual flaring ribbed legs. Unmarked. 29" x 72" x 35" |
1,500 |
1,410 |
| 61 |
Fine VLADIMIR KAGAN cherry coffee table with a circular plate glass
top inset on curved legs joined by arched cross stretchers and circular
lower shelf. (From an important Kagan commission.) Unmarked. 18" x 42"
dia. |
1,000 |
881 |
| 63 |
Two VLADIMIR KAGAN custom-designed accessory tables, a small
occasional table with cross base and tile top, and an open walnut box with
red lacquered top. Both 16" |
800 |
1,116 |
| 65 |
Room-size pile rug, 1950s, with sienna spirals randomly overlaid with
tan and gray patches on a beige ground. (A great modern design.) Normal
wear and soiling. 13'4" x 10' 8" |
1,000 |
1,998 |
| 66 |
Belgian wool pile area-rug with structual design in black and red on a
gray ground. Louis De Poorter label. 5'8" x 7'6" |
400 |
470 |
| 67 |
HENRI MATISSE-designed "Mimosa" hooked rug, produced by Alexander
Smith & Sons, 1951 (from an edition of 500), in yellow, gray, black,
blue and burgundy. Good condition. HM hooked into lower left. 36" x 58" |
1,500 |
1,175 |
| 68 |
Exceptional BEATRICE WOOD large footed vessel covered in a fine
purple, green and gold lustered glaze. Signed Beato. 9 1/2" x 9" |
5,000 |
7,050 |
| 69 |
Exceptional BEATRICE WOOD large bowl with applied band around middle,
covered in a fine purple, gold and verdigris lustered volcanic glaze.
Signed Beato. 5 3/4" x 10 1/2" |
3,500 |
3,408 |
| 71 |
Fine BEATRICE WOOD footed straight-walled vessel covered in a lustered
oxblood and turquoise glaze, with melt fissures. Signed Beato, numbered
NWD115. 5 3/4" x 5 1/2" |
1,500 |
2,703 |
| 72 |
BEATRICE WOOD bowl covered in a thick Chinese Blue glaze with oxblood
flashes. Signed Beato, numbered C20. 2 3/4" x 6 3/4" |
1,000 |
1,293 |
| 73 |
Fine and large BEATRICE WOOD bowl covered in a mottled green, gold
lavender lustered glaze. Signed Beato. 4 1/2" x 10" |
3,000 |
4,406 |
| 74 |
Fine and rare BEATRICE WOOD chalice with conical base, covered in a
lustered oxblood, cobalt and black volcanic glaze. Signed Beato. 8 3/4" x
6 1/2" |
3,000 |
3,408 |
| 75 |
PILLIN tall bottle in shades of teal, aqua and black of a woman with
three birds and a woman holding two balloons. Signed Pillin. 14" x 4"
dia. |
1,000 |
823 |
| 76 |
PILLIN spherical vase with flowing white curdled glaze over a gunmetal
brown ground. Incised Pillin. 6"x 6" dia. |
600 |
470 |
| 78 |
PILLIN flattened vase with woman holding a kitten on each side, (eyes
open and eyes closed) in polychrome with avocado interior. Signed Pillin.
Nick to rim. 6" x 4 1/2" x 3" |
500 |
764 |
| 80 |
Fine and rare KENNETH PRICE large ceramic sculpture, 1956, in brown
and gray glazes with incised faces. 3" crack at the base and several lines
(mostly in firing.) Signed Price/56. 30" x 9" dia. |
600 |
4,994 |
| 81 |
Fine NATZLER cylindrical vessel with cupped rim, covered in a
mahogany, green and blue hare's fur crystalline glaze. Signed Natzler,
numbered 0112. 5 3/4" x 3 1/2" |
1,000 |
2,468 |
| 82 |
Early, fine and large KEN FERGUSON stoneware charger decorated with a
crouched semi-nude woman in dark blue on a white ground. Several firing
lines to back. Unmarked. 18" dia. |
2,000 |
2,820 |
| 83 |
Rare RICHARD DEVORE hand-modeled coupe-shaped vessel with applied form
in matte pink, gray and blue glaze with fissures and flashing. Unmarked. 3
1/4" x 5" dia. |
1,250 |
1,880 |
| 85 |
LAURA ANDRESON flaring vessel with irregular rim, covered in a brown,
orange and beige crystalline glaze. Incised signature. 6" x 6" |
600 |
1,528 |
| 86 |
JOSEF HOFFMANN at WIENER WERKSTATTE fine and rare silver-plated vase
with faceted body and foot. Stamped Wiener Werstatte, JH, Made in Austria.
4 1/2" x 4 3/4" dia. |
3,500 |
3,819 |
| 87 |
Four HAGENAUER figurines: hunter pointing gun with rabbit behind him,
and three whimsical rabbits. Three marked WIENER WERSTATTE, HAGENAUER, or
Made in Austria, etc., one unmarked. Largest: 4" |
450 |
529 |
| 88 |
Hagenauer-style bronze figure of skier on slope. Unmarked. 4 1/4" x 3
1/2" x 4 3/4" |
250 |
235 |
| 90 |
KIELER KUNST KERAMIK Art Deco red clay sculpture, 1930s, depicting a
worker on horseback covered in matte crackled glazes. A few tight
hairlines, chip to base. Shield mark. 16" x 16" |
2,000 |
2,233 |
| 91 |
Fine KERAMOS Art Deco bust of a woman wearing an orange and yellow
kimono, in polychrome. Stamped KERAMOS, MADE IN AUSTRIA, 892/D2. 10" x 8"
x 5" |
900 |
1,116 |
| 92 |
Pair of GOLDSCHEIDER figurines of a boy and girl, in polychrome
glazes. Restoration to boy in several places including neck and base,
restoration to ribbon and touch-ups to curls on girl. Signed
Goldscheider/Made in Austria. 15" |
800 |
764 |
| 93 |
Exceptional RINDSKOPF LOETZ Secessionist copper-overlay art glass vase
of green and amber iridescent glass in oilspot and peacock feather
patterns. Unmarked. 6" x 4" |
2,400 |
2,585 |
| 94 |
Vase of iridescent purple and blue glass with applied curvilinear
handles. Unmarked. 7" x 6 1/2". |
300 |
411 |
| 95 |
Fine and rare HARRY BERTOIA steel and bronze branch sculpture with
projecting rods and "floating" rectangles. Descended through family to
current owner. Unmarked. 8 1/2" x 65" x 10" |
6,000 |
9,988 |
| 96 |
Fine and rare HARRY BERTOIA welded bronze sculpture, "Landscape with
Turbulence," early 1970s, with planar base and clustered spiral forms, in
verdigris patina. (From the collection of a friend of Bertoia's,
provenance available.) 44 1/4" x 24 |
5,500 |
12,925 |
| 97 |
Fine HARRY BERTOIA minimalist bronze scultpure, c. 1965, a monolith
with eliptical profile, in a patinated finish. Unmarked. Provenance: From
the estate of the artist with letter of autheticity.) 23" x 10 1/4" |
2,000 |
4,700 |
| 99 |
HARRY BERTOIA monoprint of geometric abstraction in gold, red, black
and green inks on rice paper in clear glass and silver leaf frame. (A very
early and rare piece). Unsigned. Provenance: gift from artist. Image: 4" x
4" |
800 |
1,116 |
| 100 |
Early HARRY BERTOIA wrought brass free-form brooch, c. 1943. (A gift
from the artist to the original owner, made while Bertoia was a student at
Cranbrook, complete with letter of provenance.) 4" dia. |
800 |
4,994 |
| 101 |
Early HARRY BERTOIA brass hair ornament, c. 1943, of welded, burnished
rods. (A gift from the artist to the original owner, made while a student
at Cranbrook, complete with letter of provenance.) 4" x 4 1/2" |
800 |
4,700 |
| 102 |
MAN RAY (1890-1976) original red Morocco leather-bound volume and
marbled paper slip-case, "Mr. & Mrs. Woodman," 1970, which originally
held twenty-seven erotic photographs, some of which are sold as the
following four lots. Photos removed, monograph remains. Signed Man Ray,
Number 1 of 50. 11 3/4" x 10 3/4" x 2 3/4" |
400 |
823 |
| 103 |
MAN RAY erotic photograph gelatin silver print from "Mr. and Mrs.
Woodman," illustrated with 27 photographs, Hollywood: Man Ray and Edition
Unida 1970, an edition of 50 plus 15 artist copies. Epreuve Originale Man
Ray stamp. Matted and framed in red. Image: 6 1/2" x 5" |
1,000 |
2,233 |
| 104 |
MAN RAY erotic photograph gelatin silver print from "Mr. and Mrs.
Woodman," illustrated with 27 photographs, Hollywood: Man Ray and Edition
Unida 1970, an edition of 50 and 15 artist copies. Epreuve Originale Man
Ray stamp. Matted and framed in red. Image: 6 1/2" x 5" |
1,000 |
2,233 |
| 105 |
MAN RAY erotic photograph gelatin silver print from "Mr. and Mrs.
Woodman," illustrated with 27 photographs, Hollywood: Man Ray and Edition
Unida 1970, an edition of 50 and 15 artist copies. Epreuve Originale Man
Ray stamp. Matted and framed in red. Image: 6 1/2" x 5" |
1,000 |
2,233 |
| 106 |
MAN RAY erotic photograph gelatin silver print from "Mr. and Mrs.
Woodman," illustrated with 27 photographs, Hollywood: Man Ray and Edition
Unida 1970, an edition of 50 and 15 artist copies. Epreuve Originale Man
Ray stamp. Matted and framed in red. Image: 6 1/2" x 5" |
1,000 |
2,233 |
| 107 |
Pair of photographs by JACK SMITH (Avant-garde American film-maker,
1932-1989), figural compositions, matted and framed. (Provenance:
purchased in April, 1988 at the Sotheby's Andy Warhol Estate Sale.)
Unsigned. Image: 2" sq. |
400 |
1,528 |
| 108 |
The following lot and a number of other NAKASHIMA offerings in this
auction, are from the collection of Ms. Yukari Takahashi Simonds, wife of
Mr. Phillip D. Simonds, environmental planner and designer, and close
personal friend of George Nakashima from the early 1950s. Exceptional
GEORGE NAKASHIMA burl walnut free-edge coffee table, 1978, with trunk root
cross-cut plank top with inclusions, spanned by four rosewood butterfly
joints. (One of the finest pieces of Nakashima's work we've seen.) Yukari
Takahashi Collection. Signed George Nakashima/Feb 1978. 16" x 62" |
20,000 |
58,750 |
| 109 |
Unusual GEORGE NAKASHIMA long spindle-back walnut bench with free-edge
plank seat on six tapering dowel legs. (A classic Nakashima form.)
Inscription on bottom, provenance available. 28" x 122 1/2" x 24" |
10,000 |
27,025 |
| 110 |
Exceptional GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut dining table with two free-edge
bookmatched planks connected with six rosewood butterflies, on a
Frenchman's Cove base. (An excellent example.) Minor check to one plank.
Unmarked. 28 3/4" x 104" x 45 1/2" |
16,000 |
44,063 |
| 111 |
Rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA illuminated wall sculpture, with free-edge
walnut plank mounted to a hanging frame with two light fixtures on
reverse. Some minor paint flecks around edges. Unmarked. 88 1/2" x 51" |
14,000 |
16,450 |
| 112 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA six-drawer cherry chest with dovetailed
case construction, recessed handles, and plank legs. From the estate of
the original owner, bears his name on back. 48" x 36" x 20" |
9,500 |
10,575 |
| 113 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA eight-drawer cherry dresser with
dovetailed case construction. Chew marks to one corner, a few scratches to
top. From the estate of the original owner, bears his name on back. 34" x
60" x 20" |
6,000 |
7,050 |
| 114 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA full-size cherry headboard with
dovetailed case construction and two sliding panel doors. From the estate
of the original owner, bears his name. 35" x 52" x 12" |
4,000 |
4,113 |
| 116 |
Pair of GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut nightstands, each with dovetail case
construction and single cabinet door over adjustable interior shelf.
Unmarked. 26" x 22" x 18" |
3,000 |
8,813 |
| 118 |
Rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA child's walnut table and chair set, 1987, with
two diminutive Mira chairs and a circular table on flaring legs. Signed
George Nakashima/Nov.12 1987 and owner's name. Chair: 24" Table: 25" x 30"
dia. |
3,000 |
3,055 |
| 119 |
Two GEORGE NAKASHIMA spindle-back walnut lounge chairs, 1978, with
broad saddle seats and flaring dowel legs. (Yukari Takahashi Simonds
Collection). Signed George Nakashima/February 1978 and original owners
name. 32 1/2" x 24" x 26" |
4,000 |
8,813 |
| 120 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA spindled-back walnut settee with beige and brown
tweed cushions, (back cushions not shown). Unmarked. 31" x 48" x 33" |
3,000 |
3,055 |
| 121 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut armchair and ottoman, the chair with spindled
back, paddle arms and brocade upholstered loose cushions; the ottoman on
dowel legs with loose fabric-upholstered cushion. (Provenance available.)
Unmarked. Chair: 30" x 30 1/2" x 31" Ottoman: 16 1/2" x 24" x 24" |
2,000 |
4,113 |
| 123 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut lounge chair with spindle back and brocade
upholstered loose cushions. (Provenance available) Unmarked. 30 1/2" x 23
3/4" x 31" |
1,500 |
2,115 |
| 124 |
Fine and large GEORGE NAKASHIMA custom-designed room divider with two
square posts and massive walnut free-edge plank with inclusion. Unmarked.
49" x 109" |
4,500 |
4,700 |
| 125 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA single pedestal walnut receptionist's desk with three
drawers, privacy screen, and a single cantilevered leg. Factory repair to
leg. Unmarked. 28 3/4" x 54" x 26" |
3,000 |
4,406 |
| 126 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut credenza with dovetailed case construction,
free edge, and two sliding panel doors. Unmarked. 32" x 60" x 22" |
5,000 |
8,813 |
| 127 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut trapezoidal side table with cantilevered
free-edge top and plank base. Unmarked. 21 3/4" x 25 1/2" x 26" |
2,500 |
8,813 |
| 128 |
Fine and rare PAUL EVANS custom-designed welded steel sculpture-front
cabinet, 1964, with four doors, each with a unique high relief grid of
gilded and enameled abstract forms, under a full-length slate top, on
inset base with wall-mounts. (One of the finest examples of this form we
have seen.) Welded Paul Evans, '64. 35" x 96" x 23" |
5,000 |
15,275 |
| 129 |
PAUL EVANS cabinet of patinated brass and copper patchwork with single
and bi-fold door on angle-iron base, missing slate top. (A custom design,
possibly unique.) Unmarked. 41 1/2" x 48" x 21 1/2" |
1,000 |
1,645 |
| 130 |
Fine and large PAUL EVANS custom-designed tall cabinet, 1970, with
patinated bronze sculpted surface, two doors with two interior adjustable
shelves, on a pedestal base. Signed PE '70. 80" x 24" x 24" |
2,000 |
2,703 |
| 131 |
Eight PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL dining chairs, two PE 105 armchairs
and six PE 106 side chairs, in sculptured bronze with red velvet
upholstery - replaced original period fabric from Paul Evans inventory.
Signed Paul Evans armchair: 31 1/2 x 28" x 23" |
1,500 |
1,763 |
| 132 |
PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL PE 139 sculptured bronze dining table,
1971, with multi-level vertical panels to the base, each with a different
textural motif, and 3/4" glass rectangular top. Signed Paul Evans 71. 29
1/4" x 4' x 8' |
1,200 |
1,410 |
| 133 |
PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL PE40 wall-hung sculptured bronze cabinet,
1971, with interior bronze-front drawer complete with two interior shelves
and inset slate top. Signed Paul Evans 71. 23" x 72" x 20" |
1,200 |
1,175 |
| 134 |
PAUL EVANS credenza, 1972, with two-part inset slate top and four
doors sculpted with an abstract motif of spirals, circles and stars,
gilded and enameled. Welded signature and date. 31 1/2" x 84" x 21 3/4" |
1,500 |
3,055 |
| 135 |
PAUL EVANS wall-mounted two-door cabinet, 1972, en suite with
preceding. Welded signature and date. 36" x 24" x 12 1/2" |
1,000 |
1,763 |
| 136 |
Rare PAUL EVANS hanging light fixture with eight-sectioned pierced
sheet metal with copper and enamel patina. 15" x 24" dia. |
800 |
2,233 |
| 138 |
Set of six CHARLOTTE PERRIAND dining side chairs with round posts,
black-enameled arched back rails, and woven rush seats. Some wear in
finish. 28" x 17" x 17" |
2,400 |
2,585 |
| 140 |
JEAN ROYERE pedestal dining table with enameled white wire column and
frame top inset with clear plate glass (glass not shown). Minor enamel
loss. 50" x 29" dia. |
5,500 |
5,875 |
| 142 |
OSWALDO BORSANI dining table with four arched chrome bands under a
circular wood veneer top with radiating grain. 29" x 54" dia. |
1,000 |
940 |
| 143 |
MICHAEL COFFEY has been a presence in American studio furniture since
the early 1970s when he established his school of fine woodworking in New
England. He has since executed hundreds of major commissions, exhibited
widely and taught two generations of craftsmen. Today, he continues a
tradition of innovative work in his Massachusetts studio. The following
two lots are from the collection of the artist. Fine and rare MICHAEL
COFFEY white oak and Mozambique wood wall-mounted desk, "Variations," with
sculpted drop-front and sides, interior gallery, and dovetailed corners.
Carved M. Coffey. 14 1/2" x 42" x 15 1/2" |
4,000 |
4,700 |
| 144 |
Fine and rare MICHAEL COFFEY white oak and Mozambique wood
wall-mounted shelf, "Variations," en suite with preceding. Unmarked. 4" x
36" x 12" |
700 |
705 |
| 145 |
Rare WHARTON ESHERICK illustrated limited edition book, 1924, "Song of
the Broad-Axe" by Walt Whitman, published by The Centaur Press,
Philadelphia, with more than sixteen hand-pressed black and white
lino-cuts by the artist, with dedication by Esherick to Miriam dated 1942.
Number 242 of 400. |
500 |
1,880 |
| 146 |
Modern dining table with a white laminate rectangular top inset with
six small ceramic tiles on a black enameled metal base. Unmarked. 29" x 76
1/4" x 28" |
800 |
940 |
| 147 |
Unusual pair of J. REISLING enameled black wire armchairs, depicting
two female figures. Minor enamel loss. Unmarked. 49 1/2" x 26" x 22" |
1,500 |
1,645 |
| 149 |
Two WILLY VANDERMEEREN birch-top hanging cabinets ca. 1950, each with
enameled steel frame, and two sliding blue and white enameled doors with
birch handles. Unmarked. 22" x 43 1/2" x 13 3/4" |
1,000 |
2,233 |
| 152 |
RAYMOND LOEWY desk with gray formica top, pegboard back and three
white enameled drawers, on aluminum X-legs. Minor pitting. Unmarked. 29" x
59 3/4" x 29 1/2" |
800 |
823 |
| 153 |
Monumental and important TOSHIKO TAKAEZU stoneware closed-form
sculpture with internal rattle, dipped and poured in chocolate brown, teal
and white matte glazes. Signed in glaze. 23" x 17 1/2" dia. |
6,500 |
5,288 |
| 154 |
Fine TOSHIKO TAKAEZU closed sculptural stoneware form with
hand-modeled top panel, mid-section, and globular pierced handles, with
umber, ochre and beige matte dipped glazes. Restoration to two handles on
one side, several small chips to mid-section. Incised TT. 15" x 15" |
5,500 |
5,875 |
| 155 |
TOSHIKO TAKAEZU ovoid stoneware moonpot with speckled ochre, brown and
blue dead-matte glazes, with interior rattle. Incised TT. 8" x 5 1/2" |
2,000 |
2,115 |
| 156 |
TOSHIKO TAKAEZU squat stoneware moonpot with exceptional dipped and
brushed glazes: mottled beige matte, mirrored black and umber with
multiple interior rattles. Incised TT. 8" x 9 1/4" |
2,750 |
3,055 |
| 158 |
Large TOSHIKO TAKAEZU stoneware bulbous vessel with closed-in rim,
covered in a mottled beige, blue, and brown matte glaze, reduction fired
with flashing to body. Incised TT. 12 1/2" x 10" |
1,900 |
1,645 |
| 159 |
Five TOSHIKO TAKAEZU stoneware tea bowls, three small in brown and
black glaze, one small in cobalt and brown, and a larger one in gunmetal.
All incised TT. Largest: 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" |
350 |
529 |
| 160 |
Fine and massive PETER VOULKOS stoneware charger, 1990, with ripped
rim and opening, heavily worked surface with multiple incidents,
wood-fired with flashed and modulated coloration. Incised, VOULKOS '90.
21" dia. x 4 3/4" |
10,000 |
8,813 |
| 161 |
Fine and large PETER VOULKOS stoneware charger, 1987, with protruding
clay forms and incised drawing, gas-fired with modulated coloration. In
glaze, VOULKOS '87, L.P.. 20" dia. x 4 1/4" |
10,000 |
8,813 |
| 162 |
Fine and large PETER VOULKOS stoneware charger, 1987, with protruding
clay forms on a smooth surface, gas-fired with modulated coloration. In
glaze, VOULKOS '87, L.P.. 19" dia. x 4" |
10,000 |
8,225 |
| 163 |
PETER VOULKOS stoneware vessel, 1971, with torn rim and punctured
base, gas-fired with glossy umber and dripping beige matte glazes inside
and out. A couple of small shallow flakes to rim. In glaze, VOULKOS '71.
7" x 8 1/2" |
4,250 |
3,055 |
| 164 |
PETER VOULKOS stoneware charger with stylized face in blue, black,
brown and white. Half-inch chip to rim. Signed Voulkos. 1 1/2" x 14 1/4"
dia. |
2,000 |
2,350 |
| 166 |
PABLO PICASSO for MADOURA ewer painted with abstract face in brown and
black matte glaze on an off-white ground. Signed EDITION PICASSO MADOURA,
impressed EDITION PICASSO, MADOURA. 12 1/4" x 5 1/2" |
2,000 |
1,880 |
| 167 |
Fine and rare tile designed by GIO PONTI for RICHARD GINORI "Il
Fumatore Stanco" ("the tired smoker") painted with a gentleman with cape
and tall hat sitting cross-legged in front of a series of high-rise
buildings, smoking a pipe, in polychrome on an ivory ground. Mounted in
black laquer frame. Signed Gio Ponti on surface, stamped RICHARD GINORI/S.
CRISTOFORO/MILANO MADE IN ITALY and embossed RGM. 6" sq. |
500 |
646 |
| 168 |
Fine and rare tile designed by GIO PONTI for RICHARD GINORI "La
Lettura" ("reading"), painted with a gentleman with cape sitting
cross-legged at a thousand-mile marker, taking a reading break, in red and
grays on ivory. Mounted in black laquer frame. Stamped RICHARD GINORI/S.
CRISTOFORO/MILANO and embossed RGM. 6" sq. |
500 |
705 |
| 169 |
GAMBONE ceramic bowl shaped as a dove with cut-out wings and applied
orange beak on white crackled ground. Ink mark with artist's cipher. 6" x
7" |
400 |
264 |
| 171 |
EDOUARD CAZAUX ceramic vase depicting Leda and the Swan in blue and
green. Signed Cazaux. 10" x 8" |
1,500 |
1,645 |
| 172 |
Pair of BOCH FRERES large bulbous vases, enamel-decorated in cuerda
seca with flowers in white, blue and yellow on a cobalt trellised ground,
one with gold band around base, each drilled on bottom. Stamped
BOCH-Fes/La Louviere/Made in Belgium. 15" x 13" |
1,000 |
1,528 |
| 173 |
Pair of BOCH FRERES ovoid vases with enameled stylized floral motif,
"La Maitrise", in shades of blue on a white crackled ground. Stamped mark,
artist's cipher and D.894. 14" x 5" |
600 |
1,175 |
| 175 |
Two HENRY VARNUM POOR glazed redware pitchers: one with daisy motif
and green leaves under a sheer ivory glaze, the other with panels in sheer
yellow and ivory. A few shallow glaze flakes to both, hairline to daisy
pitcher. Each signed on base. 7 3/4" x 8" and 6" x 6" |
1,000 |
940 |
| 176 |
Fine and large HUNT DIEDRICH footed bowl, 1925, painted with a matador
and bull in turquoise, umber and yellow with banded rim on an ivory
ground. Restoration to rim and foot, with scaling to glaze. Signed. 3 3/4"
x 13 1/4" dia. |
900 |
940 |
| 181 |
Large SEGUSO clear glass sculpture of a stylized eliptical head form
with optical inversion properties. Unmarked. 14 1/2" x 6" dia. |
600 |
529 |
| 183 |
VENINI a cane glass tall stoppered bottle with vertical stripes of
teal and red. Foil Venini label. 18" x 3 3/4" |
600 |
529 |
| 184 |
VENINI hourglass with cobalt and teal glass lobes. Illegible stamped
mark. 5 1/2" x 2" |
500 |
499 |
| 185 |
DINO MARTENS tall flaring vase with a cane spiral stripes of lattimo.
black and aventurine glass. Unmarked. 13" x 7" |
900 |
940 |
| 186 |
Early SAM KRAMER sterling earrings c. 1944, with copper bezel
surrounding a carved green hardstone, and sterling screw-backs. (With note
from the original owner, purchased directly from the artist in his
studio/shop on 8th Street, New York, 1944.) Each approx. 1 1/2" x 3/4" |
300 |
382 |
| 188 |
European Art Deco 800-silver cuff bracelet with wrought scallop
pattern. Stamped with hallmark/800. 5/8" width |
150 |
106 |
| 190 |
ALEXANDER CALDER (American, 1898-1976) color lithograph, serious-faced
sun in black, red, yellow and blue. Pencil signed and numbered 27/75. Full
sheet, framed. Sheet: 29 1/2" x 42 3/4" |
1,000 |
940 |
| 191 |
ANDY WARHOL, (1928-1987) "Lincoln Center Ticket" color screen print,
1967, in acid colors of pink, orange and green with blue and black,
framed. Published by List Art Foundation, edition of 500. 45" x 24" |
600 |
646 |
| 192 |
ALEXANDER CALDER screenprint on silk, abstract composition of circles
and squiggles in orange, black and blue. Signed Calder and dated '69
within print. Numbered 51/250. 34" x 35 1/2" |
400 |
294 |
| 193 |
ALEXANDER CALDER color lithograph of sun with stylized flags in
orange, yellow and black, framed. Pencil signed lower right, numbered
47/125. Sheet: 25 1/2" x 19 1/2" |
600 |
529 |
| 195 |
Large color lithograph Belgian advertising poster, c. 1920,
"L'Alsacienne Teint tous tissus," ("The Alsacian dyes any fabric"), in
bright polychrome. Plastic-wrapped against poster board. 63" x 47" |
300 |
176 |
| 196 |
Large color lithograph Belgian advertising poster, c. 1920,
"Ramonite," ("Your chimney-sweep awaits you/Ramonite destroys soot/Cleans
without dirtying/Puts out chimney fires"), in bright polychrome. Small
tear to left margin. Plastic-wrapped against poster board. 63" x 47" |
300 |
294 |
| 197 |
ROBERT MOTHERWELL (1915-1991) screenprint in colors with collage on
Mohawk Superfine, 1964, from the "Ten Works by Ten Painters" series, total
edition of 550, for the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum, Hartford, CT, in
mustard, black and white, framed. Unsigned. Image: 22" x 16" |
800 |
999 |
| 198 |
STUART DAVIS (1894-1964) screenprint on Mohawk Superfine, 1964, from
the "Ten Works by Ten Painters" series, total edition of 550, for the
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Hartford, CT, of abstract shapes and
calligraphic writing in green, yellow, red and black, framed. Unsigned.
Image: 11" x 14" |
600 |
588 |
| 199 |
Five ROCKWELL KENT two-tone color chromolithographs: "Now Soon," "Many
More," "The Full Pitcher,", "Sorrows of the World," and "The Empty House."
Matted and framed. Signed in the plate. Image: 9" x 6" |
650 |
940 |
| 200 |
Art Deco brass-washed cast metal console table in the style of Oscar
Bach, with filligree apron, stylized floral panels to top, sides and back
with three clear glass panels to top. 29" x 52" x 17 1/2" |
1,200 |
2,703 |
| 202 |
Austrian Secessionist mahogany desk with four panel-front drawers and
a cabinet, short corbels under the top, spindled side and whiplash bracket
with brass hardware and feet. 31" x 58" x 28 1/2" |
1,500 |
4,700 |
| 203 |
MERCIER FRERES Art Deco fruitwood veneer desk with shagreen panel top,
dentil molding to top and base, four small drawers with chrome pulls, and
open shelf to each pedestal. Mercier Freres metal tag. 29" x 41" x 24" |
1,000 |
1,058 |
| 204 |
Pair of LOUIS MAJORELLE mahogany side chairs with footed forelegs and
white brocade upholstered backpanel and seat. Unmarked. 38" x 18" x 19" |
1,200 |
1,410 |
| 205 |
Fine JEAN LURCAT (French, 1892-1966) tapestry, 1958, "L'Etang Vert,"
with exotic flowers and a flowing stream with fish, framed. Signed Lurcat
in the weave, weaver's mark SA, hand-written cloth label with artist's
signature, title and date. 45" x 74 1/2" |
4,000 |
3,290 |
| 206 |
A. LUPIAC drawing-on-paper, canvas mounted, depicting "Leda and the
Swan" in polychrome crayon, framed. Signed A. LUPIAC. Sight: 31" x 38" |
700 |
1,410 |
| 208 |
French Art Deco hand-hammered iron chandelier, c. 1926, with frosted
glass dome and four pendant shades designed by MULLER FRERES, embossed
with stylized flower motif. Unmarked. 42" x 28" |
2,500 |
1,880 |
| 209 |
French Art Deco chandelier, c. 1925, of clear and frosted glass with
octagonal faceted dome and four matching pendant fixtures, on cast metal
armature with faceted motif. Unmarked. 24" x 27" dia. |
1,500 |
881 |
| 210A |
LIGHTOLIER Art Deco hanging ceiling fixture with faceted pink frosted
glass shade with geometric pattern, on a brass patinated white metal
frame. Marked. 14 1/2" x 15 1/4" x 13 1/2" |
200 |
353 |
| 210B |
Art Deco bronze-finish table sculpture, "Groupe Seduction," depicting
a nude with antelope, in spelter with verdigris patina mounted on a
stepped black glass base. Signed FAYRAL. (Cited in the catalog of Max le
Verrier, Paris, 1925.) 8" x 26" |
600 |
499 |
| 211 |
JOSEF HOFFMANN barrel-back chair lacquered black with white spheres
under the top rail and tacked-on leather seat. 29" x 16 1/2" x 17 1/2" |
800 |
764 |
| 212 |
JOSEF HOFFMAN five-piece suite, a circular tea table with leatherette
top and four side chairs upholstered in green brocade fabric. Unmarked.
30" x 36" dia. chair 32" x 17" x 18" |
1,500 |
1,175 |
| 214 |
Large contemporary Arts & Crafts style rug with abstract floral
motif in celadon, sage, peach, and off-white with black outlines and
borders. Unmarked. 144" x 105" |
800 |
881 |
| 215 |
Bauhaus style sisal rug with abstract geometric pattern in green,
gold, orange and black on an brown field and umber border. 10 small holes
along outer edges, broken edge binding. Unmarked. 122" x 97" |
1,000 |
588 |
| 216 |
Two GILBERT ROHDE for HERMAN MILLER walnut veneer chests, one with
four drawers, the other five, both with inlaid bands to top and sides,
spherical Bakelite pulls on a tubular chrome base: five-drawer and
four-drawer. Metal Herman Miller tags. 46" x 33" x 18 1/2" and 33" x 44" x
18 1/2" |
3,000 |
5,581 |
| 217 |
Two blondwood armchairs, 1940's, with saber legs and curvilinear arms,
upholstered in blue-green fabric. Tears to upholstery and minor wear to
wood. Unmarked. 29" x 30" x 28" |
800 |
1,175 |
| 218 |
WOLFGANG HOFFMAN tubular chrome coffee table with inset cirular plate
glass top. Unmarked. 17" x 26" |
1,000 |
588 |
| 219 |
GEORGE JAMES SOWDEN (English, b. 1941) for MEMPHIS enamel chest, 1981,
in yellow, red and turquoise, on tall yellow legs with blue caps, and two
glass paneled doors. Stamped George James Sowden, Made in Italy. 63" x 23
3/4" x 16" |
2,000 |
2,468 |
| 220 |
HANS HOLLEIN for POLTRANOVA Post-Modern sofa/chaise, c. 1981, with
bird's-eye maple veneer frame, white damask upholstery with cord trimmed
shell back and edges. Branded HH/Poltranova. 36" x 94" x 36" |
3,500 |
3,819 |
| 221 |
ETTORE SOTTSASS for POLTRANOVA full-length mirror with molded white
plastic wavy surround. Two inch break to bottom corner. Unmarked. 72" x
41" |
1,500 |
1,763 |
| 222 |
Set of six PHILIPPE STARCK barrel-back mahogany dining chairs, with
three tubular legs and leather seat cushion. Unmarked. 31" x 19" x 21
1/2" |
1,000 |
1,880 |
| 223 |
Pair of PHILLIPPE STARCK tall-back chairs, c. 1980, upholstered in
pale blue vinyl with teak laced edges on tapering white enameled legs.
Minor breaks to lacing. Unmarked. 40" x 14" x 23" |
900 |
1,880 |
| 225 |
KAISER-NEWMAN (Philadelphia) dining suite, c.1980, with frosted glass
top on glossy black ceramic, brushed chrome and wood base together with
eight cut and turned-oak, brushed chrome, and powder-blue enameled wood
armchairs with mauve vinyl neck cushion and upholstered seat pads (three
pictured). Loose joints and connections between arms and front legs of
chairs and loose table legs. Table: 30" x 84" x 41 1/2" Chairs: 42" x 23
1/2" x 24 1/2" |
3,500 |
4,113 |
| 226 |
Pair of Post-Modern tripod side tables with enameled black and red
triangular tops on tapering clear birch "insect" legs. Normal wear.
Unmarked. 28 3/4" x 16" x 13" |
600 |
823 |
| 227 |
Fine demi-lune console table of satinwood veneer with exotic wood
inlay on flaring pedestal base. Unmarked. 28" x 54" x 21 1/2" |
1,000 |
1,410 |
| 228A |
ANNA CASTELLI FERRIERI for KARTELL post-modern tea table with square
top on a tapering post base with four feet, structurally cast plastic in
shades of blue and green. A few small chips to underside. Raised stamp
Kartell/Made in Italy. 29" x 31 1/2" |
800 |
588 |
| 229 |
Fine ETTORE SOTTSASS for MEMPHIS polychrome glass candlestick with
orange tulip-shape cup over stacked geometric shapes in green, white, red,
yellow, aqua and teal. Signed E.Sottsass for Memphis/by Toro Vetri D'Aria.
21 1/2" x 4" dia. |
1,500 |
1,880 |
| 230 |
M. THUN for MEMPHIS porcelain teapot with speckled gray pattern over
white, on oval foot. Stamped M. Thun per Memphis. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" |
450 |
411 |
| 231 |
ETTORE SOTTSASS tall cylindrical vase, 1967, painted with white
squares on matte black, under a white cylindrical neck. Signed
Sottsass/Bitossi/Montelupo. 18" x 6" |
800 |
705 |
| 232 |
GAETANO PESCE flaring molded rubber vase with organic-edged blue body
and applied red extrusion. One-inch tear to rim. Unmarked. 13" x 9 1/2" |
1,000 |
940 |
| 233 |
BALDELLI Post-Modern ceramic centerbowl, c.1980, with conical dish
glazed in mottled bright orange and hemispheric base in purple. Flat chip
to footring. In ink Designed by Baldelli/ITALY. 6 1/2" x 13 1/2" dia. |
300 |
176 |
| 234 |
Pair of FONTANA ARTE, Milano, Italy circular mirrors, c. 1940, each
with flaring smoked glass surround. Unmarked. 26 1/2" dia. |
1,200 |
1,998 |
| 235 |
Rare MARC HELD for KNOLL molded plastic highback chair and ottoman
nos. 1775 and 1769, accompanied by the catalog illustrations. Purchased
from Knoll International auction in February 1979. 44" x 30" x 34" |
2,500 |
2,115 |
| 236 |
Rare MARC HELD for KNOLL molded plastic highback chair and ottoman
nos. 1775 and 1769, accompanied by a copy of the catalog illustrations.
Purchased from Knoll International auction in February 1979. 44" x 30" x
34" |
2,500 |
2,115 |
| 238 |
Pair of early FLORENCE KNOLL for KNOLL three-drawer slant-front chests
on tapering dowel legs, drawer-fronts repainted. Early Knoll label. 28" x
36" x 18" |
800 |
764 |
| 240 |
EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Grasshopper lounge chair with bentwood arms
and frame, with tufted back upholstered in blue Knoll fabric. 35" x 26" x
31" |
1,200 |
1,293 |
| 241 |
HARRY BERTOIA for KNOLL bench with blond wood slats on wrought-iron
Y-joined legs. Unmarked. 15 1/2" x 82" x 18 1/2" |
800 |
999 |
| 242 |
Pair of PIERRE JEANERETTE for KNOLL Scissor chairs on blondwood
frames, one with original support and brown fabric cushions. One bears
Knoll Assoc. label. 28" x 24" x 28" |
1,200 |
1,645 |
| 243 |
Pair of MIES VAN DER ROHE for KNOLL Barcelona lounge chairs, with
brown leather tufted upholstery on bright chrome X base. Wear to cord
edges of upholstery, one broken backstrap. Knoll Associates cloth label.
28" x 30" x 27" |
1,200 |
2,233 |
| 244 |
Pair of MIES VAN DER ROHE for KNOLL Barcelona lounge chairs, en suite
with preceding. Wear to cord edges of upholstery, one broken backstrap on
each lounge. Knoll Associates cloth label. 28" x 30" x 27" |
1,200 |
2,820 |
| 245 |
Pair of MIES VAN DER ROHE for KNOLL Barcelona lounge chairs, en suite
with preceding. Wear to cord edges of upholstery. Knoll Associates cloth
label. 28" x 30" x 27" |
1,200 |
2,938 |
| 246 |
MIES VAN DER ROHE "Barcelona" table with bright chrome X-frame base.
Unmarked. Base: 16 1/2" x 27" x 27" |
800 |
588 |
| 247 |
GINO SARFATTI for ARTELUCE Triennale floor lamp with three brass
adjustable arms, each with conical white enameled shade and leather grip,
on enameled black shaft and marble base. Marked Italy Ardeluce. Minor
pitting to brass, small chip to marble. 72" |
1,500 |
1,998 |
| 248 |
GINO SARFATTI for ARTELUCE Triennale floor lamp with three adjustable
arms ending in leather-covered handles, conical white enameled shades, and
black enameled shaft on circular white marble base. Marked "Made in
Italy." Approx. 56 1/2" x 34 1/2" |
800 |
2,468 |
| 249 |
GINO SARFATTI for ARTELUCE Triennale floor lamp with three brass
adjustable arms, each with perforated conical white enameled shade and
white leather grip, on brass shaft and base. Minor pitting to brass.
72" |
1,000 |
940 |
| 250 |
GINO SARFATTI for ARTELUCE wall-mounted light sculpture, c. 1955, of
enameled metal with black tubular rods, discs and spheres in primary
colors. 39"x 76" |
2,000 |
5,288 |
| 251 |
Brass LAUREL floor lamp with elliptical frosted glass shade. Minor
pitting to base. Blue paper label. 56" x 12 1/2" |
300 |
823 |
| 253 |
GINO SARFATTI for ARTELUCE brass Triennale floor lamp with faceted
shades and arms on brass and white enamel shaft. Loose joints to two
fixtures. Unmarked. Extended: 70" x 36" |
400 |
470 |
| 254 |
FONTANA ARTE clear and frosted glass chandelier, c. 1950, with ten
radiating shades mounted on a circular brsuhed chrome drum with frosted
dome, complete with tall shaft and ceiling plate. 38" x 31 1/2" dia. |
1,500 |
4,994 |
| 255 |
EDWARD FIELDS large wool rug with fringed edges, c. 1967, with
abstract flowers in ivory, pale yellow, gold, and yellow ochre on a
multicolored ground. Some staining and heavy wear. Stenciled EDWARD FIELDS
copyright 1967. 180" x 140" |
800 |
470 |
| 256 |
EDWARD FIELDS wool rug, c. 1968, with cross pattern in umber on a gold
ground, tufted border. Minor staining and fading. Stenciled EDWARD FIELDS
1968. 12' x 10' |
800 |
764 |
| 261 |
EDWARD FIELDS wool rug, ca. 1964-65, with abstract ribbons in brown,
orange, gold, teal, tan, and celadon on an off-white ground. Some
staining. Factory tag. Marked V-SOSKE. 90" x 90" |
800 |
764 |
| 262 |
Contemporary ivory wool rug with two orange "radio waves." Excellent
condition with only minor wear and staining. Unmarked. 8' x 5' |
800 |
620 |
| 263 |
Fine and rare MAIJA GROTELL tall flaring stoneware vessel decorated in
wax-resist with an abstract pattern in amber and white over one in
gunmetal and black, on a blue and green mottled matte glaze. Incised MG. 9
1/2" x 6" |
7,500 |
7,638 |
| 266 |
MAIJA GROTELL stoneware hemispherical footed bowl, its exterior
covered in a mottled gunmetal brown and blue-green glossy glaze, with blue
matte crystalline interior. Incised MG. 4 3/4" x 8 3/4" |
1,500 |
1,293 |
| 269 |
MAIJA GROTELL stoneware tall flaring vessel with teal and cobalt blue
mottled matte glaze. Incised MG. 9" x 10 1/2" |
2,000 |
1,998 |
| 272 |
Exceptional FONG CHOW stoneware vessel with dimpled sides and diamond
motif in blue and celadon microcrystalline glazes. Incised FONG CHOW with
artist cipher. 10" x 7 1/2" |
1,500 |
1,998 |
| 273 |
Early tall VONTURY bottle-shaped porcelain vase, by Karl Drerup,
airbrushed with classical European motifs in umber against an indigo,
ivory and brown ground. Incised mark, CD, USA. 14 1/2" x 5"dia. |
500 |
1,528 |
| 274 |
JOHN FOSTER wheel-thrown stoneware bowl with umber underglaze, the
exterior with geometric forms, the interior with a sponged spiral, under a
clear glossy glaze. A few small nicks to rim, possibly from manufacturing.
Incised signature. 4" x 10 1/2" |
300 |
411 |
| 275 |
Rare HENRY STREET PROJECT earthenware bowl decorated with abstract
depiction of a woman's head in a landscape, on a white crackle ground.
Glaze burst to interior. Henry Street Project mark/Incised ESC. 2 1/2" x 7
1/2" |
450 |
529 |
| 276 |
Two ORREFORS glass vases: a teardrop-shaped cased piece with
controlled garland of interior bubbles in clear, blue and yellow glass and
a faceted clear glass vase, 1978, the fish and seaweed in colored and cut
glass. Signed ORREFORS/KRAKA/#349/Sven Palmquist and
ORREFORS/Sweden/Graalnr/1978/Edward Hald. 6 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 2" and 5" x 4
1/2" |
1,000 |
881 |
| 277 |
Fine ORREFORS cased glass bulbous vase with internal bubbles in a grid
of cobalt and clear glass. Etched ORREFORS, Ariel No. 487f, Edwin
Ohrstrum. 4" x 6 1/2" |
900 |
999 |
| 278 |
ORREFORS cased glass vase in acid yellow and cocoa brown of galloping
horses. Etched ORREFORS, Graal no. 227-69, Jan Johannson. 6 1/4" x 7
1/2" |
600 |
1,116 |
| 279 |
KAJ FRANCK for NUUTAJARVI NOTSJO (Finnish, 1911-1989) set of ten glass
goblets, each with a cylindrical stem in blue and amber oilspot below a
cobalt collar and cylindrical mauve cup. Each incised Kaj
Franck/Nuutajarvi. 7" |
2,000 |
2,350 |
| 280 |
CENEDESE sommerso buffalo figure of yellow glass with orange interior
bubble and horns. Minor abrasion to bottom. Unmarked. 8 1/2" x 9" |
600 |
705 |
| 281 |
CENEDESE aquarium block of clear glass with interior fish in orange,
yellow and green with submerged bubbles. Minor bottom abrasion. 7" x 9" |
500 |
499 |
| 282 |
CENEDESE sommerso bottle of clear glass with purple interior. Minor
surface scratches. Unmarked. 14" x 7" |
400 |
323 |
| 283 |
Large CENEDESE bulbous vessel of black glass with scavo exterior with
subtle gold foil patches. Etched Cenedese. 12" x 15" |
600 |
353 |
| 286 |
Large SEGUSO sommerso decanter with violet interior and cubic stopper
with violet interior bubble. Stopper stem reglued. Unmarked. 16" x 5" sq. |
600 |
470 |
| 287 |
Tall FRATELLI E TOSO bottle of crimson glass with white interior and
black rim. FRATELLI E TOSO label. 23" x 10" |
500 |
588 |
| 289 |
EMLEN POPE ETTING (American, 1905-1992) oil on cardboard of nude in
interior with floral chair and bowl of fruit, unframed, with nude sketch
verso. Signed Etting lower right. 16 3/4" x 13 3/4" |
300 |
353 |
| 291 |
Oil on canvas by OTTO ROTHENBURGH (American, 1893-1992), 1937, of a
factory in landscape, framed. Signed and dated lower left. 24 1/4" x 30
1/4" |
500 |
1,293 |
| 293 |
KLAUS IHLENFELD welded bronze sculpture, "Plantation", 2000, with
verdigris patina. Signed KI. 6" x 9" x 4" |
850 |
940 |
| 294 |
KLAUS IHLENFELD welded bronze sculpture, "Sagrada Familia," c. 1975,
after Antonio Gaudi's cathedral in Barcelona, with verdigris patina.
Signed K. 25" x 6" |
3,750 |
4,406 |
| 299 |
GORHAM sterling tableware setting for eight: with knife, butterknife,
fork, pie fork, teaspoon, soup spoon, and serving pieces, in lined case.
Stamped Gorham/Sterling and hall mark. |
800 |
499 |
| 300 |
DOUGLAS CORNETT Modern abstract ceramic charger in reds, greys and
browns. Signed D. CORNETT, verso. 21 3/4" dia. |
200 |
235 |
| 301 |
WILHELM KAGE for GUSTAVSBERG bowl impressed with rows of petals under
a blue and amber mottled matte glaze. Stamped Gustavsberg/Kage/Verkstad. 3
1/4" x 11 1/2" |
400 |
353 |
| 302 |
GEORGE NELSON for HOWARD MILLER spherical Bubble hanging fixture of
parchment stretched over a wire form, with post-factory adjustable mount.
Labeled. 18" dia. |
200 |
118 |
| 303 |
Fine CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER ESU with four open-back shelves,
three-drawer unit, and three closed-back units with black and white
laminate panels. 58" x 47" x 16 3/4" |
9,000 |
10,575 |
| 305 |
CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER side chair swivel-mounted on dowel
legs, cat's cradle frame, with tweed seat cover (not pictured). Unmarked.
32" x 19" x 18" |
800 |
999 |
| 306 |
CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER fiberglass shell armrocker with ochre
shell, birch runners, and black wire Eiffel Tower base. 27" x 25" x 27" |
800 |
999 |
| 307 |
CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER birch LCW chair. Missing one
shock-mount to back. Unmarked. 27" x 27 1/2" x 22" |
600 |
764 |
| 309 |
Pair of CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER "Soft Pad" armchairs each
upholstered in brown leather on a swiveling aluminum pedestal base.
Impressed mark. 35" x 24" x 25" |
800 |
1,528 |
| 310 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER Thin Edge jewelry chest with white
laminate top over six veneer drawers. Metal tag. 5 3/4" x 30 1/4" x 13
1/2" |
8,000 |
8,225 |
| 311 |
Two GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut veneer bookmatched cabinets
with single door and five drawers with chrome wire pulls, on hair-pin
aluminum legs. Foil label. 39 1/2" x 40" x 18 1/2" |
1,500 |
3,525 |
| 312 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut veneer vanity cabinet with four
drawers with chrome wire pulls, the top drawer containing a lift-top
mirror stand. (A rare and interesting Nelson form.) Foil label. 29 1/2" x
34" x 18 1/2" |
600 |
999 |
| 313 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut veneer full-size headboard with
white vinyl upholstered panels, and two tall nightstands with three open
cabinets and pull-out top. Unmarked. Headboard 40" x 56 1/2" x 12" stands
40" x 17" x 12" |
1,200 |
1,175 |
| 314 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER CSS Unit consisting of four
black-enameled aluminum uprights, one double file drawer unit, two units
each with one file drawer and three stacked drawers, eighteen adjustable
shelves, and one free-standing table with chrome legs, all in walnut
veneer. Some veneer loss and staining. Some hardware might be missing.
Some pieces have Nelson for Miller round tag. Uprights 94" long, table 25
1/4" x 96 1/4" |
3,000 |
3,525 |
| 315 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER CSS Unit consisting of four
black-enameled aluminum uprights, one double file drawer unit, two units
each with one file drawer and three stacked drawers, eighteen adjustable
shelves, and one free-standing table with chrome legs, all in walnut
veneer. Some veneer loss and staining. Some hardware might be missing.
Some pieces have Nelson for Miller round tag. Uprights 94" long, table 25
1/4" x 96 1/4" |
3,000 |
2,703 |
| 316 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER CSS Unit consisting of four
black-enameled aluminum uprights, three units each with one file drawer
and three stacked drawers, eighteen adjustable shelves, and one
free-standing table with chrome legs, all in walnut veneer. Some veneer
loss and staining. Some hardware might be missing. Some pieces have Nelson
for Miller round tag. Uprights 94" long, table 29" x 65 1/4" |
3,000 |
2,585 |
| 317 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER CSS Unit consisting of three uprights,
two units with a single drawer and three graduated drawers, and eight
shelves. |
2,000 |
1,528 |
| 318 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER CSS unit parts consisting of 12
uprights, 9 shelves, one free leg, five "L" brackets, two charcoal
enameled sliding doors, two charcoal enameled end caps, and box of misc.
hardware. Not pictured. Some pieces marked. |
500 |
705 |
| 319 |
GEORGE NELSON for HOWARD MILLER rare "Eye Clock," wall-mounted with
two brushed brass "lids", black dowel "lashes" and walnut brace with
enameled black face and large enameled hour and minute hand with sweep
second hand. Excellent original condition. Stamped mark and label. 15" x
30" |
7,500 |
6,463 |
| 320 |
GEORGE NELSON for HOWARD MILLER wall clock (no. 2240) with patinated
brass fins and enameled hands in orange and black. Several dents. Marked
HOWARD MILLER CLOCK CO./2240 31 1/2" dia. |
800 |
2,115 |
| 321 |
GEORGE NELSON for HOWARD MILLER "Ball Clock," with spun brass center,
enameled hands, and spherical walnut numeral markers. Unmarked. 13"
dia. |
400 |
588 |
| 322 |
HOWARD MILLER "Starburst Clock" with black rays, white face, and black
hands terminating in orange and yellow. Howard Miller Clock Company label.
19" dia. |
250 |
499 |
| 323 |
Rare GEORGE NELSON for HOWARD MILLER built-in wall clock with spun
brass components, in original box with installation instructions. |
400 |
382 |
| 325 |
"JOE" baseball glove chair by DE PAS, D'URBINO & LOMAZZI for
POLTRONOVA-ITALY/STENDIG, 1972, of molded polyurethane covered in tan
leather with laced seams, on casters. Wear to leather. Marked "JOE" in
leather. 35" x 72" x 40" |
2,500 |
4,406 |
| 327 |
PIERRE PAULIN for ARTIFORT Ribbon chair and ottoman in original Op Art
Jack Lenor Larsen fabric in red and blue. Sun fading to fabric, dried
foam, tear to chair back. Unmarked. 27" x 30" x 30" |
800 |
2,468 |
| 328 |
Two ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN "Swan" chairs upholstered in a
woven off-white fabric, on a swiveling brushed aluminum base. Fritz Hansen
decal. 34 1/2" x 29" x 25" |
1,200 |
1,763 |
| 329 |
ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN "Swan" chair upholstered in a woven
off-white fabric, on a swiveling brushed aluminum base. Fritz Hansen
decal. 34 1/2" x 29" x 25" |
600 |
1,175 |
| 330 |
OLIVIER MOURGUE for ARCONAS Bouloum chair with red stretched knit
upholstery. Arconas label dated 2002. 31" x 48" x 27" |
700 |
764 |
| 332 |
Compass side table in the style of Allan Gould, with raked tapering
legs and black laminate top. Unmarked. 22" x 18" x 18" |
600 |
646 |
| 333 |
Coffee table with amoeba-shaped walnut top inset with plate glass on
X-shaped streamline base. Unmarked. 16 1/4" x 59" x 39" |
1,500 |
3,819 |
| 334 |
Teak textile rack in the style of WENDELL CASTLE with rotating arms on
a pedestal base. 64" x 50 1/2" x 50 1/2" |
700 |
1,410 |
| 335 |
FINN JUHL Easy Chair No. 45 with teak fabric upholstered in off-white
fabric. 32 1/2" x 26 3/4" x 27 1/2" |
1,200 |
1,763 |
| 336 |
OLE WANSCHER three-piece mahogany suite: ladderback settee, armchair
and matching footstool with rattan drop-in seats and black leather loose
cushions (not shown). Unmarked. Settee: 33 1/2" x 49" x 23 1/2" Chair: 33"
x 25 1/2" x 23" |
2,000 |
2,233 |
| 337 |
BRUNO MATHSSON chaise longue with bent plywood frame complete with
original pad. Normal wear. Unmarked. 35 1/2" x 69" x 29" |
1,500 |
1,763 |
| 338 |
Danish walnut veneer desk cabinet with two doors enclosing shelves,
cubby holes, a drawer and pull-out writing surface, with blue-enameled
swing-arm lamp. (A modern version of the 19th. C. "Wooton" desk).
Unmarked. Open: 45" x 60" x 30", closed: 45" x 32" x 21 1/4" |
700 |
764 |
| 340 |
Pair of early KNOLL armchairs with molded plywood seat and back.
Stripped finish. Early H.G. KNOLL PRODUCTS, INC. labels. 31 1/2" x 22 1/4"
x 18" |
400 |
235 |
| 341 |
ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN club chair with turquoise upholstery on
a tubular chrome frame. FRITZ HANSEN INC Label. 28" x 28" x 30" |
800 |
999 |
| 342 |
ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN armchair with lime green upholstery on
a tubular chrome frame. FRITZ HANSEN INC. Label. 28" x 28" x 30" |
800 |
1,116 |
| 343 |
ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN sofa with turquoise upholstery on
bright chrome tubular base. FRITZ HANSEN INC. Label. 28" x 50" | |
