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Rago Arts and Auction Center
Sollo:Rago Modern Auction, April 2004
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Prices include buyer's premium
| Lot Number |
Description |
Estimate |
Sale Price |
| 1 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA Minguren I side table, 1977, with
exceptional free-form Buckeye burl top, accompanied by a signed and dated
copy of the original drawing. (Buckeye burl is one of the most expressive
woods used by Nakashima. This piece is from the estate of the original
owner. Provenance available). Unmarked. 23" x 33 1/4" x 29 1/2" |
14,000 |
23,500 |
| 2 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut Conoid end table, 1989, its free-edge top
with two rosewood butterfly keys, on cross-legged base. (From the original
owner, accompanied by a copy of the original sketch. Provenance
available). Signed "George Nakashima/June 2, 1989". 20 3/4" x 19 3/4" x 32
3/4" |
5,000 |
11,163 |
| 3 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut sideboard with pinned and dovetailed case
construction, and three sliding doors enclosing six drawers and three
shelves. (From estate of the original owner. Provenance available). Marked
with owner's name on back. 32 1/2" x 84" x 20" |
6,000 |
29,375 |
| 4 |
Fine and large GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut extension dining table with
double-board rectangular top joined by four rosewood butterfly keys, on
trestle base with through-tenon stretcher. Includes two leaves that insert
at either end. (From estate of the original owner. Provenance available).
Marked with owner's name on underside of tabletop. Closed: 29" x 84" x
40" |
7,000 |
23,500 |
| 6 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut Minguren I table with circular top. (From
estate of the original owner. Provenance available). Unmarked. 23 1/2" x
33" dia. |
3,000 |
9,988 |
| 7 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut three-drawer cabinet on cross-plank base.
(From the original owner. Provenance available). Marked with owner's name
on base. 25 1/2" x 15 1/4" x 20" |
2,000 |
4,113 |
| 8 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut side table with free-edge triangular top on
three tapering dowel legs. (From estate of the original owner. Provenance
available). Unmarked. 17 1/4" x 23" x 21 1/2" |
1,500 |
2,115 |
| 9 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA English walnut coffee table, 1989, its free-edge
top with single rosewood butterfly key, on a sled base. (A rare and
innovative Nakashima form. From the original owner, accompanied by a copy
of the original sketch. Provenance available). Signed "George
Nakashima/June 2, 1989". 16 1/2" x 67" x 24" |
11,000 |
21,150 |
| 9A |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut Slab coffee table with free-edge top, on
plank support with front tapering leg. (From the original owner.
Provenance available). Marked with owner's name on underside of top. 14" x
65" x 33" |
10,000 |
10,575 |
| 10 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA Conoid Bench with Back in English walnut with
hickory spindles, its free-edge seat with one crotch-figured end, on
tapering dowel legs. (An excellent example of one of Nakashima's iconic
designs. Provenance available). Unmarked. 29" x 83" x 31" |
18,000 |
29,375 |
| 12 |
Two fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut Greenrock stools, 1988, each with
through-tenon joinery and upholstered seat cushion stenciled with exotic
flowers in white on either terra cotta or dark purple muslin and velvet
fabric, with cross-plank base. (From the original owner. Provenance
available). Both signed "George Nakashima/July 8, 1988". 15" x 21 sq. |
3,000 |
9,400 |
| 13 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut side table, 1980, with triangular,
free-edge top with natural occlusion, on three tapering dowel legs. (From
the original owner. Provenance available). Signed "George Nakashima/Dec.
1980". 17 1/4" x 20" x 14 3/4" |
2,000 |
4,113 |
| 14 |
Six GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut Grass seat chairs, each with rounded
crestrail, three pairs of spindles, and cord seats, on tapering dowel
legs. (Four shown). Some broken cords. 27 1/2" x 23" x 18" |
2,500 |
7,050 |
| 15 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut side table with triangular top on three
tapering dowel legs. (From estate of the original owner. Provenance
available). Unmarked. 21 1/4" x 26 3/4" x 21" |
1,500 |
1,645 |
| 16 |
Bookmatched pair of GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut side tables, each with one
free-edge to triangular top, on three tapering dowel legs. Each marked S-R
in crayon. 17" x 21 1/4" x 14 3/4" |
2,000 |
2,468 |
| 17 |
Eight GEORGE NAKASHIMA for WIDDICOMB dining chairs, one arm- and seven
side-, each with tufted seat and back with fabric-covered upholstery, on
tapering wood legs. (Two shown). In as-found condition. Fabric labels.
Armchair: 39" x 25" x 26" |
1,500 |
6,463 |
| 18 |
Five GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut Grass seat chairs, early 1960s, each with
barrel back and three pairs of spindles, on flaring dowel-leg base.
(Provenance available). Unmarked. 28" x 23 1/2" x 18" |
2,500 |
6,463 |
| 19 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut queen-size slatted headboard. (From the
original owner. Provenance available). Unmarked. 38" x 62" |
6,000 |
8,813 |
| 20 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut dining table, mid-1970s, with free-edge,
double-plank top joined by four rosewood butterfly keys, on trestle base
with shoe feet and stretcher mortised through the sides. (George Nakashima
drew inspiration from many classic American forms. This trestle table is
an example of Nakashima's ability to recreate the traditional with a
dramatic modern flair). (From the original owner. Provenance available).
Marked with owner's name on underside of table. 28 1/2" x 88 3/4" x 39
3/4" |
8,000 |
21,150 |
| 21 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut wall-hanging shelf with free-edge top,
dovetails, and two lower drawers. (Provenance available). Several ring
stains and some finish wear to top. Unmarked. 12 1/4" x 78" x 18 3/4" |
8,000 |
7,638 |
| 22 |
Exceptional GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut Conoid coffee table with
free-form, free-edge top. (From the original owner. Provenance available).
Marked with owner's name, photocopy of original 1963 sketch included. 13
1/4" x 67" x 24 1/4" |
10,000 |
19,975 |
| 23 |
Exceptional GEORGE NAKASHIMA Minguren I side table with free-form
Buckeye burl top on a solid rosewood base. (Formerly in the collection of
Victoria and Maestro Roland Fiore, one of the most important collections
of Nakashima ever to come on the market. Mrs. Fiore worked for the
Nakashimas, bartering her pay for furniture.). Marked with original
owner's name on base. 21" x 32 1/2" x 21 1/2" |
20,000 |
30,550 |
| 27 |
Pair of fine EDGAR BRANDT Art Deco wrought iron interior gates, c.
1924, with stylized water fountain and swirling stems of leaves and
pierced flowers, above vines along bottom. (A firescreen of
closely-related design is illustrated on page 103 of "Edgar Brandt: Master
of Art Deco Ironwork", by Joan Kahr, 1999. Stamped "E. Brandt/France".
Each panel: 51" x 30 1/2" |
15,000 |
9,400 |
| 29 |
VLADIMIR KAGAN sofa, fully-upholstered in purple fabric on short
tapering legs. Re-upholstered. Unmarked. 32" x 82 1/2" x 24" |
4,000 |
2,585 |
| 30 |
Fine VLADIMIR KAGAN biomorphic "Cloud" sofa, fully-upholstered in
lavender mohair, on wood base. Unmarked. 29" x 11' x 48" |
3,000 |
8,813 |
| 31 |
Pair of VLADIMIR KAGAN cube chairs, the frames and loose cushions
upholstered in gray mohair, on circular stainless steel swivel base with
casters. (A great pair of Kagan lounge chairs). Unmarked. 29" x 41" x 38
1/2" |
2,500 |
3,819 |
| 32 |
VLADIMIR KAGAN cherry wood rocker and ottoman, each on sculptural
frames with fine and unusual woven leather upholstery in dark brown.
(Kagan's mastery of organic design, and his ability to impart objects with
a sense of fluidity and motion, are evident in this classic Kagan rocker
and ottoman). Unmarked. Chair: 37" x 31 1/2" x 41" |
4,500 |
10,575 |
| 33 |
Three VLADIMIR KAGAN 5800 side chairs, each on sculptural walnut frame
with seat and channeled back upholstered in white terry cloth. Unmarked.
35" x 17 1/2" x 24 1/2" |
1,200 |
2,115 |
| 34 |
VLADIMIR KAGAN extension dining table with curved edges and radiating
grain pattern to top, on sculpted walnut base. Includes 3 - 18" leaves and
center leg for use with extension. Unmarked. Closed: 28 3/4" x 62" x 39
1/2" |
1,500 |
3,408 |
| 36 |
VLADIMIR KAGAN enameled metal sideboard with raised rectangular plate
glass top over four-door cabinet with horizontal polished chrome tab
pulls, five interior shelves and one fitted drawer. Unmarked. 32" x 88" x
19" |
2,000 |
4,994 |
| 37 |
Fine VLADIMIR KAGAN Cubist Extension Dining Table with rectangular
plate glass top on pedestal base with satin aluminum supports. Includes
two 48" x 23 3/4" leaves that slide in at either end. Unmarked. 29 1/4" x
72" x 48" |
3,000 |
5,288 |
| 38 |
Eight fine VLADIMIR KAGAN dining side chairs, each with seat and back
upholstered in fuchsia chenille, on angular dark-stained walnut frames.
Unmarked. 32 3/4" x 17 1/2" x 24 1/2" |
3,000 |
5,288 |
| 39 |
Pair of VLADIMIR KAGAN barrel-back lounge chairs upholstered in blue,
lavender, gray, black and green woven fabric, on conforming lucite swivel
bases. Unmarked. 25 1/2" x 29" x 28 1/2" |
1,500 |
1,410 |
| 41 |
VLADIMIR KAGAN "Omnibus Series" sofa, early 1970s, of stepped design
with lucite plank support, upholstered in original black, brown and white
woven fabric, with bolster. Some tears to upholstery. (One of Kagan's most
recognizable designs, the Omnibus series remains popular with today's
collectors). Vladimir Kagan Design label. 37" x 72" x 32" |
1,500 |
881 |
| 42 |
VLADIMIR KAGAN L-shaped sofa and ottoman, en suite with preceding.
Some looseness to legs, and tears to upholstery on ottoman. Unmarked.
Couch: 27" x 81" x 32" |
1,500 |
3,819 |
| 43 |
VLADIMIR KAGAN L-shaped sofa, en suite with preceding. Vladimir Kagan
Design label. 27" x 97" x 62" |
1,200 |
4,406 |
| 44 |
Large JAMES MONT sofa with black lacquered frame and cross-gate panels
to back and sides, its seat cushion and back panel upholstered in
garnet-colored fabric embossed with Oriental motif. (An example of Mont's
use of architectural elements to express his design vision. From the
collection of Dr. and Mrs. Seiberth S. Kety). Unmarked. 28 1/2" x 116" x
33" |
3,000 |
3,290 |
| 44A |
JAMES MONT square wall-hanging mirror, its carved wood frame with
gadroon border and green-gold finish. (From the Kety collection).
Unmarked. 45" sq. |
600 |
1,880 |
| 44B |
JAMES MONT headboard with tufted dark green leather upholstery and two
attached single-drawer nightstands. (From the Kety collection). Unmarked.
36" x 90 1/4" x 18" |
800 |
588 |
| 45 |
Large JAMES MONT sofa with contoured back and sides, its frame, loose
seat cushion and four throw pillows upholstered in white silk embossed
with repeat of Oriental figures and motifs, on low enameled wood feet.
(From the Kety collection). "James Mont Design" fabric label, and Modern
Mode, NY retailer's tag. Frame only: 25 1/2" x 102 1/2" x 36" |
3,000 |
4,700 |
| 46 |
JAMES MONT three-pedestal credenza with single drawer at each end, on
cut-out base, covered in gold, silver and red camouflage finish. (A great
example of Mont's eccentric genius. From the Kety collection). Branded
"James Mont Design". Credenza: 21 1/2" x 100" x 19" |
1,500 |
1,880 |
| 47 |
Fine and unusual JAMES MONT bookcase/cabinet, c. 1946, in pickled oak
with ebonized finish, consisting of a two-door cupboard with carved and
silver-gilt bamboo motif, resting on a rectangular base with two drawers
and two doors with original large ring pulls, flanked by a pair of
pedestals. Unmarked. 78 1/2 x 93" x 17" |
2,000 |
5,875 |
| 48 |
JAMES MONT low chest with silver-gilt finish, three drawers with large
circular wooden pulls, and carved berry and leaf motif around base. (From
the Kety Collection). Branded "James Mont Design". 20" x 48" x 19" |
1,500 |
3,408 |
| 49 |
Pair of JAMES MONT table lamps, each with bulbous base covered in
gold, silver, and red camouflage finish, with matching shades. (some
splits to wood on one). (From the Kety collection). Unmarked. 29" x 14" |
600 |
2,115 |
| 50 |
Fine JAMES MONT wall-hanging display unit with pagoda-shaped top and
two panels carved with Chinese genre scenes, covered in a green-gold
finish. (From the Kety collection). Marked "James Mont Design" on back.
42" x 24 3/4" x 7 1/2" |
900 |
1,116 |
| 51 |
Fine JAMES MONT king-size bed in the Chinese taste, with carved and
illuminated cornucopia to tufted and upholstered headboard, and A berry
and leaf motif along the base, covered in silver-gilt finish. (From the
Kety collection). Branded "James Mont Design". 46" x 88" x 79" |
1,500 |
4,700 |
| 52 |
Fine and large JAMES MONT china cabinet with two carved birds perched
below a notched cornice top, over two banks of open shelves flanking a
two-door, glass-paned display cabinet, over lower cabinet with square
trellis-patterned pulls in green-gold finish. (From the Kety collection).
82" x 94" x 17" |
2,500 |
4,406 |
| 53 |
The Tete du Femme lamp has an intriguing history of collaboration
across international borders. Jean-Michel Frank commissioned the original
design from the sculptor and craftsmen brothers, Alberto and Diego
Giacometti in Paris, 1929. Susse Freres produced the castings for the
first lamps in Paris. Before the Nazi occupation of Paris in 1939, Frank
fled to Buenos Aires. His Argentine friend, Ignacio Pirovano, provided
refuge and work. Pirovano, together with his brother and two other
architects, formed the leading interior design firm, Comte Ltda, producing
new products for the emerging modernist market in Argentina. Between 1939
and 1942 (the year of his untimely death), Frank re-created the Parisian
designs, including Tete du Femme, along with new designs. The Comte Ltda
lamps were produced between 1940 and 1960, when the factory closed its
doors. Tete du Femme bronze floor lamp base with verdigris patina, after a
design by DIEGO and ALBERTO GIACOMETTI for JEAN-MICHEL FRANK, and cast for
Frank in Argentina by COMTE LTDA between 1940-1960. Metal only: 56 1/2" x
7 3/4" |
6,000 |
5,875 |
| 54 |
Tete du Femme bronze floor lamp base, en suite with preceding. Metal
only: 56 1/2" x 7 3/4" |
6,000 |
5,875 |
| 55 |
ARREDOLUCE brass easel-lamp with tall tubular shaft and swing-arm
light, on tripod base. In as-found condition. Unmarked. 82" h |
1,500 |
2,585 |
| 56 |
Fine ARREDOLUCE brass easel-lamp, en suite with preceding. Unmarked.
82" h |
1,500 |
4,406 |
| 57 |
Fine ARREDOLUCE brass easel-lamp, en suite with preceding. Embossed
"Made in Italy/Arredoluce Monza". 82" h |
1,500 |
4,700 |
| 59 |
Fine ARTELUCE "Triennale" floor lamp with shades enameled in red,
white, or black, on polished chrome tripod base. Die-stamped mark. 67" x
37" |
3,000 |
3,819 |
| 62 |
Brass floor lamp with three adjustable arms of graduated-height, each
with corseted enameled metal shade in either yellow, green, or red, on
circular base. Unmarked. Approx. 74" h |
800 |
1,116 |
| 64 |
MARTINELLI LUCE "Serpente" floor lamp, c. 1965, with hemispheric
plastic dome shade on arched shaft and circular base of white enameled
metal. Unmarked. 48" x 20" |
600 |
411 |
| 65 |
Pair of STIFFEL floor lamps, each with paneled silk shade, three
sockets, and circular lucite shelf, on brushed and polished brass base.
Stiffel foil labels. 49 3/4" x 17 1/2" |
1,000 |
1,528 |
| 66 |
Three TORINO polished chrome figural table lamps of a man, woman, and
puppy, their bodies comprised of spherical and cylindrical elements.
Torino foil labels. Largest: 36" h |
1,200 |
1,645 |
| 67 |
ROBERT SONNEMAN floor lamp with polished chrome frame and two fixtures
mounted on an angular top, one flaring and the other spherical, on
cast-iron base. Marked. 69" x 21" |
600 |
705 |
| 68 |
T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS for HANSEN brass floor lamp with fabric-covered
drum shade, and ivory enameled metal reflector, on tripod base. Embossed
mark on reflector. 47 1/2" x 18 1/2" |
1,000 |
2,938 |
| 69 |
GRETA GROSSMAN "Grasshopper" floor lamp of black enameled metal, with
conical shade on tubular shaft and tripod base. Unmarked. 50" x 15" |
800 |
2,585 |
| 70 |
Pair of ALBERT PALEY "Vulcan" tall candlesticks, 1994, of forged and
fabricated steel and brass. (From the Peter Joseph Estate). Stamped
"Albert Paley/1994". 20 1/4" h |
2,500 |
3,525 |
| 71 |
Pair of ALBERT PALEY "Sunset" tall candlesticks, 1993, of forged and
fabricated steel with brass insert. (From the Peter Joseph estate,
designed for the American Ballet Theater). Stamped "Albert Paley/1993",
numbered 27 and 43 out of an edition of 50, additionally stamped "Helped
ABT". 21 1/2" h |
3,000 |
2,703 |
| 72 |
Pair of ALBERT PALEY small medallions of forged and fabricated steel
with rust-colored flashes. (From the Peter Joseph estate, these medallions
were utilized as door handles in his Rosecliff offices). 6 1/4" dia. |
700 |
1,058 |
| 73 |
Two ALBERT PALEY paperweights, 1994, of forged and fabricated steel
with rust-colored flashes. (From the Peter Joseph estate, designed for the
American Ballet Theater). Stamped "Albert Paley/1994". 8 1/4" and 9"
dia. |
600 |
1,293 |
| 74 |
Pair of ALBERT PALEY medium-size medallions of forged and fabricated
steel with rust-colored flashes. (From the Peter Joseph estate, these
medallions were utilized as door handles in his Rosecliff offices). 7 1/2"
dia. |
1,000 |
1,058 |
| 75 |
Pair of ALBERT PALEY large medallions of forged and fabricated steel
with rust-colored flashes. (From the Peter Joseph estate, these medallions
were utilized as door handles in his Rosecliff offices). 11 1/4" dia. |
1,200 |
1,116 |
| 76 |
Pair of ALBERT PALEY forged and fabricated steel "Tuft" candlesticks,
1993, with rust-colored patina and random verdigris flashes. Stamped
"Albert Paley/1993". 8 3/4" h |
1,500 |
2,350 |
| 77 |
KLAUS IHLENFELD welded bronze sculpture, "Bamboo", 2003, with
verdigris patina. Stamped KI. 14" x 6" |
1,500 |
2,820 |
| 78 |
KLAUS IHLENFELD welded bronze sculpture, "Sunflower", 1998, with
verdigris patina. Stamped K. 8 1/2" x 8" |
1,500 |
1,410 |
| 79 |
DOMINGO IZQUIERDO untitled stainless steel sculpture from the Wing
Series, of a tapering blade with one textured side, mounted on a
rectangular base. Unmarked. 58" x 9 1/4" x 4" |
1,500 |
1,880 |
| 80 |
KLAUS IHLENFELD welded iron sculpture, "Vogelmensch" (trans., "Bird
Man"), 1999, partially-polished with brown patina. Signed KI on base. 22"
x 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" |
900 |
940 |
| 81 |
REUBEN NAKIAN (American, 1897-1986) hand-built terra cotta figural
sculpture of dark brown clays. A few small chips. Unmarked. (A gift from
the artist to Ludwig Sander, from Sander's collection.) 9 1/2" x 13
3/4" |
600 |
382 |
| 82 |
REUBEN NAKIAN hand-built terra cotta sculpture covered in bronze
glaze. Some cracks, and a few chips. Signed "Nakian" on reverse. (A gift
from the artist to Ludwig Sander, from Sander's collection. 11 1/4" x 11
1/2" |
600 |
470 |
| 83 |
Large EDWARD JERAM oil on canvas, 1935, depicting a variety of
Machine-Age themes and motifs. Mounted in silver-gilt wood frame. Signed
and dated, lower right. Sight: 43 1/2" x 37 1/2" |
3,500 |
9,400 |
| 84 |
HARRY A. DAVIS oil on board depicting a group of boys flying kites.
Framed, signed lower right. Sight: 19" x 29" |
2,500 |
2,115 |
| 89 |
Large gouache on illustration board, industrial scene of men hoisting
air compressors, c. 1950s/60s. Framed, illegibly-signed lower right.
Sight: 27 1/2" x 32" |
300 |
353 |
| 90 |
JANE WITHERSPOON (American, 20th c.) untitled watercolor on paper of
an industrial scene (Sparrow's Point, Baltimore, MD), c. 1940s. Matted and
framed, under glass, pencil-signed in the composition. Sight: 18 1/2" x
24" |
200 |
470 |
| 96 |
KARL METZLER pen and ink sketch on paper for the painting,
"Reformation", c. 1930s. Matted and framed, under glass. Pencil-signed and
titled in the composition. Sight: 15 3/4" x 21 1/4" |
600 |
353 |
| 97 |
Fine ALEXEY BRODOVITCH (Russian/American, 1898-1971) gouache, airbrush
and pencil on illustration board, untitled composition depicting a
metropolitan landscape (most likely Chicago) with skyscrapers and
zeppelin, c. 1928. Framed and archivally-mounted under museum glass.
Pencil-signed lower right, artist's bio available. Sight: 21 1/4" x 13
1/2" |
2,500 |
2,350 |
| 99 |
M. KEEN oil on masonite, industrial scene with two men hoisting an
anchor. Unmarked. Sight: 15 3/4" x 21 1/2" |
800 |
1,998 |
| 102 |
ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984) original black and white photograph
of a factory interior. (Unusual subject matter for Adams). Mounted with
mat, under plexiglass. Pencil-signed on mat, lower right, numbered V-10
and 75/110 on mat, lower left. Image: 19 1/2" x 15 1/2" |
1,200 |
5,581 |
| 103 |
ANSEL ADAMS original black and white photograph of a Western landscape
with triple rock formation. (Provenance: Lunn Gallery, Inc., Washington,
DC). Mounted with mat, under plexiglass. Pencil-signed on mat, lower
right, numbered V-I and 77/110 on mat, lower left, with label from Lunn
Gallery on reverse. Image: 15 1/4" x 18 3/4" |
900 |
3,525 |
| 105 |
OSCAR F. BLUEMNER (1867-1938) black crayon drawing, "Delaware River,
Lambertville, New Jersey", dated Sept. 14, 1915. (Provenance: the artist,
until 1938; to his son, Robert Bluemner, New Hampshire; to private
collection, 1968-2003). Framed under glass. Signed with "OFB" monogram,
lower left, titled and dated lower right. Image: 5" x 6 3/4" |
500 |
1,528 |
| 106 |
OSCAR F. BLUEMNER (1867-1938) black crayon drawing, "View at
Lambertville, New Jersey", dated Sept. 14, 1915. (Provenance: the artist,
until 1938; to his son, Robert Bluemner, New Hampshire; to private
collection, 1968-2003). Framed under glass. Signed with "OFB" monogram,
lower right, dated, and bearing notes on back. Image: 5" x 6 3/4" |
500 |
1,645 |
| 107 |
EVERETT LONGLEY WARNER (American, 1877-1963) untitled oil on masonite,
c. 1960s, industrial scene. Mounted in gilded frame. Signed lower right.
Sight: 11 3/4" x 15 3/4" |
400 |
1,116 |
| 108 |
DANIEL F. DEFENBACHER (American, 1906-1972) untitled watercolor on
paper, industrial scene, c. 1940s. Matted and framed, under glass. Signed
lower right. Sight: 11" x 10" |
400 |
235 |
| 109 |
JOHN CHARLES ROACH acrylic on masonite titled "Slag Train Moving Down
Furnace Row" (Sparrows Point, Baltimore, MD), c. 1950s. Framed, signed
lower right. Sight: 19 1/2" x 21 1/2" |
900 |
881 |
| 110 |
KARL ERNEST METZLER (German/American, 1909-1995) oil on masonite,
"Reformation", c. 1930s, maquette for large painting. (From the artist's
estate). Mounted in gilded frame, signed in the composition. Sight: 17
3/4" x 21 1/2" |
600 |
764 |
| 112 |
Two rare RUSSEL WRIGHT wood serving pieces: a sculptural
two-compartment bowl from the Oceana line, and a triangular broad-rimmed
side dish with circular center. Both branded "Russel Wright" in script. 2
3/4" x 13 1/4" and 1 3/4" x 7" |
600 |
1,645 |
| 113 |
Custom-designed VLADIMIR KAGAN chrome chandelier with eight
cylindrical fixtures of graduated height, mounted on a rectangular ceiling
plate. Unmarked. 19 1/2" x 31 3/4" x 16" |
800 |
1,058 |
| 114 |
Rare MAX BILL glazed ceramic and enameled metal wall clock, 1950s,
inverted ovoid form with brass hands and trim around dial cover, over
built-in timer, with key for winding. Clock impressed "RD" Engl. No.
886824 and 4832, dial marked "Junghans". 9 1/2" x 7" |
800 |
999 |
| 115 |
GAMBONE desk lamp base decorated with three figures in boats, in
polychrome against a mottled dark green ground. Professionally restored.
Bottom obscured by felt. Pottery only: 8 1/4" x 4 3/4" |
600 |
470 |
| 117 |
Fine DAVID LEACH five-piece porcelain tea set consisting of a pot with
bamboo handle, and four cups, covered in white crackle glaze. Artist's
cipher on teapot. Teapot: 6 3/4 x 6 1/4", cups: 2 3/4" x 2 1/2" |
400 |
382 |
| 118 |
Two DONNA POLSENO glazed raku pieces: an eight-sided covered box and a
tall vase with irregular rim, both with matching abstract decoration in
black against a shaded charcoal matte ground, accented with designs in
green, yellow, and brown glazes. Firing line to base of box, most likely.
Both incised "Polseno". 5 1/4" x 9 1/2" and 10 1/4" x 10 1/4" |
400 |
235 |
| 119 |
Two KAREN KARNES casseroles with pulled handles, one covered in amber
and mahogany glazes, the other in mahogany and olive green. Both stamped
"KK". 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" and 9 1/2" x 12 3/4" |
600 |
1,058 |
| 120 |
Large KAREN KARNES salt-glazed stoneware pitcher in speckled and
striated green, gray, mahogany and ivory. Stamped KK. 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" |
400 |
1,645 |
| 122 |
Fine RICHARD DeVORE flaring stoneware vessel with melt fissures and
three layered openings to interior, covered in reddish-brown glaze with
brown exterior. (Acquired from the artist in 1996). Unmarked. 6 1/4" x
9" |
3,000 |
3,819 |
| 123 |
Fine and large RICHARD DeVORE flaring bowl with melt fissures and four
small openings at rim, covered in a rich matte frogskin glaze. (Acquired
from the artist in 1984). Unmarked. 6 1/4" x 14 1/4" |
3,000 |
2,233 |
| 124 |
Fine and large RICHARD DeVORE shallow bowl of white clay, with three
fissures to rim, white slip brushwork and clear crackle glaze. (An unusual
form and style for DeVore, with a very minor repair to rim). Unmarked. 4
1/4" x 17 1/2" |
3,000 |
2,115 |
| 125 |
PAUL SOLDNER tall raku vase with irregular rim and combed texture, in
white with oxide spray. (Illustrated on the cover of a catalog from the
Ceramic Arts Library in Claremont CA, from a project entitled "A Catalog
of Audio-Visual Aids for the Ceramic Arts, 1979-1980". Signed with chop
mark. 15 1/2" x 7" |
1,500 |
881 |
| 126 |
Fine and unusual BEATRICE WOOD bulbous urn covered in a cratered
chocolate brown over mahogany glossy glaze. Signed "Beato". 9 1/4" x 8
1/4" |
2,000 |
1,175 |
| 126A |
BEATRICE WOOD Chalice covered in blue and purple mottled lustered
glaze. Touch-ups around base and one to rim. Signed Beato. 5 1/2" x 4
1/2" |
2,000 |
1,880 |
| 127 |
TOSHIKO TAKAEZU Moon Pot covered in mottled and striated dark brown,
umber, and oatmeal glazes, with internal rattle. Incised TT. 6 1/2" x
6" |
1,500 |
1,175 |
| 128 |
Large TOSHIKO TAKAEZU stoneware bowl, its interior with random
decoration in yellow, orange and gunmetal on an ochre ground, its exterior
in dripping ochre over mahogany. Incised TT. 5 3/4" x 12 1/2" |
600 |
353 |
| 128A |
TOSHIKO TAKAEZU Moon pot covered in cobalt and gunmetal glaze, with
internal rattle. Incised TT. 4 1/4" x 4 3/4" |
700 |
999 |
| 129 |
Fine NATZLER four-sided vessel, 1959, with reddish-orange flambe
interior and reddish-brown textured exterior. (Accompanied by a price card
and bio sheet on Otto Natzler from Louis Newman Galleries in Beverly
Hills, CA, and an undated newspaper clipping announcing an exhibition of
Natzler ceramics at Neiman-Marcus). Marked "Natzler" in ink, with red
square indicating this piece was once in the personal collection of the
Natzlers. 3 3/4" x 4" |
1,500 |
1,410 |
| 130 |
Exceptional and early NATZLER bell-shaped vessel with small opening,
covered in an excellent striated orange and caramel volcanic glaze. (This
piece has been in the current owner's possession since the 1950s, when it
was purchased from Gumps during a seminal Natzler show). "Natzler" in ink,
with typed inventory label "M299". 6 3/4" x 6" |
5,000 |
9,400 |
| 131 |
**Please announce that this piece has a 2" x 1" bruise or kiln kiss to
exterior**Fine NATZLER straight-walled vessel covered in volcanic
verdigris glaze. 2" x 1" bruise or kiln kiss to exterior. In ink, "G+O
Natzler". 6" x 4" |
2,500 |
2,938 |
| 132 |
NATZLER Massive thick-walled hemispheric vessel covered in uranium red
matte glaze with random speckled amber patches. Restoration to chip at
rim. In ink, "Natzler". 2 1/2" x 6 1/4" |
600 |
353 |
| 133 |
Fine PILLIN beaker-shaped vase covered in bright orange, green and
yellow volcanic glaze. Signed "Pillin". 6 3/4" x 4 3/4" |
600 |
588 |
| 134 |
Whimsical LEZA McVEY mouse figurine covered in mottled blue, umber and
brown glazes. (Acquired from the artist's estate). Incised "Leza". 3" long |
600 |
353 |
| 136 |
DINO MARTENS for AURELIANO TOSO "Oriente" three-sided glass bowl, c.
1950. Small nick to rim. Unmarked. 2 1/4" x 6 1/4" |
500 |
411 |
| 137 |
Fine TOBIA SCARPA for VENINI "Occhi" tapering vase with overall
decoration of yellow, charcoal, brown and black murrines encased in clear
glass. Unmarked. 12 1/2" x 3 1/2" |
1,000 |
1,058 |
| 138 |
DINO MARTENS for AURELIANO TOSO tall "mezza filigrana bianca nera"
glass vase with swirling canes in white, black, and aventurine. "Made in
Italy" circular paper label. 15 1/2" x 6 1/2" |
1,250 |
940 |
| 139 |
Fine and tall DINO MARTENS for AURELIANO TOSO "Oriente" glass vase of
organic shape embedded with multi-colored forms, zanfirico canes, and
aventurine highlights. "Made in Italy" paper label. 15" x 6 1/4" |
6,000 |
8,225 |
| 140 |
Large DINO MARTENS vase with lobed base, in transparent tortoise-shell
and colored glass, with aventurine highlights. (From the estate of Irving
Richards, founder of the Raymor Company). Some minor scratches to body.
Unmarked. 13" x 6 3/4" |
5,000 |
9,988 |
| 141 |
Fine GUILIO RADI for A.V.E.M. tall vase, c. 1950, with protruding
mid-section and internal latticework decoration in black and gold encased
in green and amber glass. Unmarked. 13 3/4" x 4 3/4" |
2,500 |
2,350 |
| 142 |
VENINI small fazzoletto vase with black and white canes on clear
glass. Acid-etched "Venini/Murano/Italia". 4 1/4" x 5 1/4" |
500 |
499 |
| 143 |
BAROVIER E TOSO "canne policrome" glass vase, mid-1950s, in yellow and
shades of red, blue and amber against a pearl ground. Unmarked. 12 1/2" x
5 1/4" |
2,000 |
2,115 |
| 144 |
BAROVIER E TOSO "canne policrome" glass vase, en suite with preceding.
Unmarked. 12 1/2" x 5 1/4" |
2,000 |
2,350 |
| 147 |
BAROVIER E TOSO "Grosse Costalature" paneled vase of clear glass with
undulating rim. Small chip to base. Unmarked. 6 1/2" x 5 1/2" |
350 |
206 |
| 148 |
Murano coupe, possibly by SALVIATI, of yellow pulegoso glass with
applied base. Unmarked. 6 3/4" x 8" |
400 |
353 |
| 149 |
DAUM pate-de-verre sculpture of a siren in amber and blue green,
shading to green, glass. In original box. Acid-etched "Daum/France" and
numbered 114/250. 17 3/4" x 10 1/2" |
500 |
1,175 |
| 152 |
Seven CONSOLIDATED GLASS "Ruba Rombic" glasses: two tumblers and five
footed goblets in two sizes, all in jadeite green. A few overall chips.
Unmarked. 5 1/2", 6" and 7" h |
1,200 |
1,998 |
| 153 |
Twelve CONSOLIDATED GLASS "Ruba Rombic" dinner plates in jadeite
green. A few overall chips. Unmarked. Dia.: 10 1/2" |
1,500 |
2,233 |
| 155 |
Fine and rare PAUL EVANS Wavy Front buffet, 1965, with full-length
slate top over riveted metal patchwork case with four doors sculpted in
high relief with biomorphic shapes, concealing a red-painted interior with
two orange and two yellow shelves, and two small drawers with gilded
fronts and circular welded bronze pulls. (One of Evans's rarest cabinet
designs, it is believed that less than 60 of these were ever produced).
Welded signature/date, "PED/65". 20 3/4" x 73" x 19 1/4" |
8,000 |
19,975 |
| 156 |
Large PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL four-door sideboard covered in exotic
wood veneer, with black felt-covered interior consisting of a single
drawer, two shelves, and cabinet with vertical dividers, on brass-covered
plinth base. Missing veneer in two spots. Unmarked. 32" x 90" x 20" |
1,500 |
1,410 |
| 157 |
Fine PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL sideboard with dark brown lacquered
top and base, its front and sides covered in burlwood patchwork veneer,
with four doors enclosing a single drawer and two adjustable shelves, and
black interior. Unmarked. 32" x 72" x 20" |
1,500 |
1,763 |
| 158 |
PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL extension dining table with broad exotic
wood veneer top over brass-covered pedestal base. Includes two 23" leaves.
Unmarked. Closed: 29" x 60" |
1,500 |
1,645 |
| 159 |
PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL custom-designed, four-panel room screen in
red lacquer finish mounted with square and rectangular forms covered in
patchwork chrome and brass. 80" h x 5 1/2" d, each panel: 10 1/2" wide |
2,500 |
3,819 |
| 160 |
Fine PAUL EVANS coffee table, 1964, with elliptical black granite top
over welded steel base with patinated geometric forms. Welded signature
and date. 14" x 88" x 30" |
900 |
1,410 |
| 161 |
PAUL EVANS welded steel table lamp base of conical form with panels
covered in gold and bronze patinas. (An early and unusual Paul Evans
lamp). Unmarked. Metal only: 31" x 14" |
800 |
1,116 |
| 162 |
PAUL EVANS sculpted steel coffee table, 1968, with original circular
plate glass top over a pyramidal-leg base covered in gold and blue-green
patinas. (Paul Evans was fascinated with shapes. He once told a colleague
that all design was based on circles, triangles, and squares. That belief
is evident in this coffee table). Minor imperfection along edge of top.
Signed "PE/68". 15 1/4" x 42" dia. |
1,200 |
1,998 |
| 163 |
PAUL EVANS cube table, 1971, with raised slate top on sculpted bronze
base. Signed PE/71. 21 1/2 x 30" sq. |
600 |
1,175 |
| 164 |
PAUL EVANS sculpted bronze dining table, 1971, with rectangular
bevel-edged plate glass top, resting on a base of panels arranged at
various angles and heights. Signed PE/71. 29 1/4" x 66" x 40" |
1,500 |
3,408 |
| 165 |
PAUL EVANS cube table with inset slate top and riveted metal patchwork
case in copper, bronze, and pewter, on welded black metal base. (One of
Paul Evans's early design techniques. Copper, bronze and pewter were used
in a variety of forms. Expensive and time-consuming to produce, these are
rare to the market). Unmarked. 21 1/2 "x 29 1/2" sq. |
900 |
1,175 |
| 166 |
PAUL EVANS cube chair, its interior frame and loose seat cushions
upholstered in gold velvet (worn), its exterior with riveted metal
patchwork covered in copper, gold, silver and bronze patinas, on swiveling
welded metal base. Unmarked. 31" x 31 3/4" sq. |
2,000 |
1,763 |
| 167 |
Mirrored sign with "The Paul Evans Studio" in brown lettering. (This
is the original sign from Paul Evans's Manhattan showroom. A great piece
of Modern memorabilia). 24" x 48" |
600 |
529 |
| 168 |
Fine and rare PHIL POWELL dining table with original oval slate top,
on pedestal base of stack-laminated walnut with gilded apron. (Phil
Powell, one of the New Hope School's most innovative and talented
designers, helped to pioneer organic design through the use of
stack-laminated furniture construction). Unmarked. 27 3/4" x 66" x 42
1/2" |
4,000 |
9,988 |
| 169 |
Very rare set of six PHIL POWELL laminated walnut armchairs, each with
sculpted frame and black upholstery to back and seat pad, with nylon
webbed seat support. (As a designer, Phil Powell had an eclectic form. He
railed against the conformity of matching sets. If clients insisted on
matched sets, he sent them elsewhere. Therefore, it is very rare to find a
set of Powell chairs. This fine Powell form is also very rare). Two
professionally-restored. Unmarked. 34 1/4" x 27 1/4" x 22 1/4" |
4,000 |
3,290 |
| 170 |
Pair of fine PHIL POWELL laminated walnut sconces, each with welded
bronze accents by PAUL EVANS, and cylindrical vellum shade with laced
trim. Unmarked. 22 3/4" x 19 1/4" |
1,000 |
3,819 |
| 171 |
PAUL EVANS/PHIL POWELL charger with pewter sunburst inlay. Stamped
"Designers Inc. * Paul Evans". Dia.: 17 1/4" |
800 |
1,880 |
| 172 |
Funky and rare SMOKEY TUNIS carved wood music stand/easel with red,
green, and orange painted finish, crooked spine, and two lower shelves, on
castered base. Unmarked. 56 1/2" x 22" x 18" |
3,000 |
2,350 |
| 173 |
WHARTON ESHERICK single-door cabinet of walnut and dark blue painted
plywood, with paneled case, salmon and dark blue painted interior with
single shelf, resting on an asymmetric platform base with open cubicle.
(From the Curvacious Kitchen of the Seiver Home in Villanova, PA, now
demolished). Unmarked. 25 1/2" x 26" x 16 3/4" |
3,000 |
1,763 |
| 174 |
WHARTON ESHERICK paneled walnut and painted plywood corner cupboard
with three doors to serpentine front. (From the Curvaceous Kitchen of the
Seiver Home in Villanova, PA, now demolished). Unmarked. 12" x 62" x 48 |
4,000 |
4,994 |
| 175 |
JUNE GROFF mixed media composition on masonite, 1952, carved and
painted with abstract figures and faces in ivory, black, and shades of
purple. (June Groff was a friend of Wharton Esherick's who often
collaborated with him). Signed "June Groff/'52", lower right. 8" x 10" |
400 |
411 |
| 177 |
Fine MICHAEL COFFEY cantilevered coffee table, "Pegasus", with
wishbone-shaped top of African Mozambique resting on a curved plexiglass
plank base. (A masterpiece from Michael Coffey, this sculptural table
represents the best of the 1970s studio furniture movement). Signed M.
Coffey. 24" x 57 1/2" x 36" |
5,000 |
8,813 |
| 177A |
Fine and unusual MICHAEL COFFEY "Levitation" coffee table, its base
composed of two segments covered in Kevazinga veneer and joined by an
interior lucite connector, its circular plate glass top mounted with a
third, smaller segment. Base signed "M. Coffey". 18" x 48" dia. |
2,500 |
2,585 |
| 179 |
Pair of TOMMI PARZINGER iron floor lamps, each with four candlestick
fixtures with brass bobeches, and original white crepe drum shades with
black trim. Unmarked. 72" x 22 1/4" |
4,000 |
8,225 |
| 180 |
Custom-designed TOMMI PARZINGER lacquered buffet with four doors
concealing single drawer and two adjustable shelves, with large matte
chrome ring pulls on plinth base. Marked "Parzinger Originals". 32" x 72"
x 18" |
4,000 |
8,225 |
| 181 |
Brass and wrought-iron display case in the style of TOMMI PARZINGER,
with pineapple finial and four white glass shelves of graduated size, over
single door cabinet concealing single drawer and two additional glass
shelves. Unmarked. 84" x 25" x 16" |
1,200 |
764 |
| 182 |
**Please announce that the original plinth base for this piece, in
black, is available**Exceptional TOMMI PARZINGER custom-designed sideboard
with orange lacquered finish, four cabinet doors concealing interior
drawers and shelves, with brass corner brackets and etched brass pulls,
strap hardware and bun feet. (Absolutely one of the finest examples of
Parzinger we've ever encountered). Signed "Parzinger Originals". 31 1/2" x
84" x 21" |
7,000 |
17,625 |
| 184 |
TOMMI PARZINGER for CHARAK mahogany breakfront, the top portion
consisting of two glass-paned cabinets with diamond-pattern latticework,
resting on two single-door cabinets with interior shelves and etched brass
sunburst pulls. Small area of trim missing from one corner. Unmarked. 80"
x 51" x 15 1/2" |
3,000 |
3,525 |
| 185 |
**Please announce that this piece is a re-issued Parzinger
design**Re-issued TOMMI PARZINGER lounge chair with wood frame, downturned
armrests, and hourglass-shaped side rails, its frame and loose cushion
upholstered in beige and green fabric. Unmarked. 38 1/2" x 25" x 30" |
1,500 |
1,645 |
| 186 |
TOMMI PARZINGER painting, 1973, "Do Ki Instigates the Blind Hoedum to
Kill His Silent Brother Baldun, #97", oil on canvas, in greens, blues,
orange and white. Mounted on stretcher, in white enameled wood frame. 57"
x 47 1/2" |
2,500 |
3,525 |
| 187 |
Two SALTERINI twin-size iron headboards, each with openwork frieze and
two hanging side tables with white glass and woven wicker shelves.
(Purchased in Italy in the 1950s). Unmarked. Each frame: 38" x 75 1/2",
width of bed frame mount: 50 1/4" |
800 |
1,410 |
| 189 |
Fine TOMMI PARZINGER two-door cabinet with white lacquered case and
etched brass starburst pulls, on ebonized base. Unmarked. 23" x 25" x 16
1/2" |
2,000 |
3,819 |
| 190 |
TOMMI PARZINGER for CHARAK MODERN four-drawer chest, its drawer fronts
covered in embossed pink leather with stylized floriform pulls in brass,
on angular platform base. Stenciled "Charak Modern". 34" x 36" x 17" |
1,500 |
3,173 |
| 191 |
TOMMI PARZINGER for PARZINGER ORIGINALS custom coffee table with
square top, cabriole-style legs with cross-stretcher, and rare pie-edged
finish. Unmarked. 22 1/4" x 29" sq. |
1,500 |
2,115 |
| 192 |
Fine and unusual TOMMI PARZINGER drop-leaf extension table, its top
inlaid with diamond pattern, on classically-styled flared leg base with
cross-stretcher. Includes three 9 1/2" center leaves. Leaves marked with
stamped number. Closed: 29 1/4" x 19 3/4" x 38 1/2", each drop-leaf: 11
1/4" |
1,500 |
1,880 |
| 193 |
TOMMI PARZINGER for CHARAK mahogany teacart with rectangular,
partial-galleried top over pull-out shelf at either end, and lower shelf,
on curved leg base with two wheels. Some missing hardware. Unmarked. 28
1/4" x 33 1/2" x 18 3/4" |
400 |
940 |
| 194 |
Pair of MILO BAUGHMAN for THAYER-COGGIN barrel-back lounge chairs,
each with cut-out wood veneer frame and black vinyl upholstery with loose
seat cushion. Fabric label. 23 1/4" x 29 1/2" x 28 1/2" |
900 |
2,468 |
| 195 |
PAUL McCOBB chaise lounge upholstered in ivory fabric with waffled
texture, with loose back cushion and brass stretchers on tapering dowel
legs. (An elegant example of Modern design). Unmarked. 33" x 23 3/4" x
51" |
2,500 |
3,525 |
| 196 |
GIO PONTI dining table, c. 1938, with wood trestle and green marble
base with brass trim. Unmarked. 31" x 78 1/2" x 37 1/2" |
2,000 |
5,875 |
| 197 |
HOBEY HELEN BAKER walnut high chest, its two-door cabinet with
pierced, bronzed hardware concealing four interior drawers, over four
blind drawers on trestle base. Fabric label, "Hobey Helen Baker
Originals". 54" x 49" x 18" |
1,200 |
1,116 |
| 198 |
Four BAKER dining chairs, two arm- and two side-, each with single
broad backslat, brocaded cushion and seat support. Unmarked. Armchairs:
36" x 23" x 18", side chairs: 34 1/2" x 20 x 17" |
1,200 |
705 |
| 199 |
HARVEY PROBBER octagonal dining table with inset travertine panel to
top, on slatted X-base. Unmarked. 25 1/2" x 50 1/4" |
1,500 |
1,763 |
| 200 |
Two DUNBAR two-tier ebonized side tables, each with pagoda-shaped top
on squared legs. Unmarked. 26" x 25 3/4" x 20" and 25" x 26" x 17 3/4" |
1,500 |
2,468 |
| 201 |
Two BAKER armless lounge chairs from the "New World" collection, each
on dark-finished wood frame with windowpane back, upholstered in beige
fabric. Metal Baker tag. 26 1/2" x 28" x 26" |
1,500 |
2,233 |
| 201A |
T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS enameled wood floor lamp with white silk shade
and two sockets, its standard carved with a ram's head above tapering
shaft, on base with three hoofed feet. Unmarked. 63 1/4" h |
1,200 |
1,998 |
| 202 |
GUGLIELMO ULRICH for MANIFATTURA FEDE CHIARI MILANO wing-back
armchair, c. 1940, its frame, loose seat cushion, and tufted back covered
in white canvas upholstery, on dark-stained wood frame with paddle arms.
Branded mark. 37 1/2" x 28 1/2" x 26" |
1,200 |
2,115 |
| 203 |
ROBERT DORR, JR. four-drawer dresser in limed oak with pyramidal
drawer fronts and marbelized green centers. In as-found condition. James
McCreery & Co., NY tag, inside drawer also branded "California Manor"
31" x 58" x 19" |
1,200 |
2,703 |
| 204 |
Two-piece EDWARD WORMLEY for DREXEL black lacquered breakfront in the
Chinese style, the top portion with open shelves and central cabinet door
with caned back panel, the bottom portion with four caned-panel doors and
two interior drawers, with large square pulls. Unmarked. 72 1/4" x 60" x
18 1/2" |
2,000 |
2,115 |
| 205 |
Eight GIO PONTI dining side chairs, each on sculpted walnut frame with
seat and back pad upholstered in royal blue wool, on tapering legs. (Four
shown). Unmarked. 37" x 19 1/2" x 19" |
1,500 |
5,288 |
| 206 |
Two small semi-circular stools, 1960s, the top of each upholstered in
yellow leather on Chinese-style brass base. Both stamped 11-59. 14 1/2" x
18 1/2" x 12" |
600 |
1,528 |
| 207 |
Fine VERNER PANTON "Heart" chair, its frame and drop-in seat
upholstered in original red fabric, on polished chrome star-shaped base.
Unmarked. 35 1/4" x 40" x 28 1/2" |
3,000 |
2,468 |
| 208 |
Three ERIK BUCK for O.D. MOBLER (Denmark) bar stools, c. 1965, each
with black-leather upholstered seat on teak base with arched stretchers to
front and back, and rosewood footrest. (Two shown). O.D. Mobler A.S. foil
label. 33 1/4" x 15 1/4" x 17 1/4" |
1,000 |
1,175 |
| 209 |
Three VERNER PANTON oval screens upholstered in dark blue-gray wool
fabric, on circular metal base. Unmarked. 62 1/2" x 23 1/2" |
1,500 |
1,410 |
| 210 |
ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN "Egg" chair upholstered in woven ivory
and oatmeal-colored fabric with loose seat cushion, on swiveling pedestal
base with tilt mechanism. Fritz Hansen tag. 42" x 35" x 27 1/4" |
2,500 |
2,703 |
| 210A |
ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN "Egg" chair, en suite with preceding.
Fritz Hansen tag. 42" x 35" x 27 1/4" |
2,500 |
2,585 |
| 211 |
Pair of fine FINN JUHL "45" armchairs, each with seat, back, and loose
cushion upholstered in coral and ivory woven fabric with overlapping shell
pattern, on sculpted frame. 33" x 26 3/4" x 28" |
3,000 |
8,225 |
| 212 |
Rare HANS WEGNER for JOHANNES HANSEN "Valet" chair with contoured
back, and hinged seat concealing a small storage compartment, on tapering
three-legged base. (An icon of Danish Modern design and the perfect blend
of form and function). Branded mark. 38" x 20" x 18" |
4,000 |
4,406 |
| 213 |
HANS WEGNER for JOHANNES HANSEN teak bench with broad slats to top, on
tapering plank legs. Branded mark. 13" x 62 3/4" x 17" |
1,000 |
4,113 |
| 214 |
Fine NANA and JORGEN DITZEL teak three-drawer desk no. 12478 with
recessed double-rectangular pulls, its base with Y-shaped legs, and side
stretchers. (Accompanied by photocopied page from Illums Bolighus catalog
illustrating the four-drawer version of this piece). Unmarked. 28 1/2" x
57" x 29 1/2" |
900 |
2,350 |
| 216 |
Six fine ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN "Oxford" chairs, each with
original yellow leather upholstery on swiveling steel base. (Two shown).
Fritz Hansen labels and factory tags. 35 1/4" x 18 1/4" x 21" |
3,000 |
4,113 |
| 218 |
Harry Bertoia's monoprints were the medium he used throughout his
life, beginning with the early years at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he
was teaching metalwork. As Bertoia's reputation as a designer grew, his
use of the monoprint became a medium of experimentation. The images evolve
along with his investigation of forms, at times resembling the designs
that would be seen in the furniture he was creating for Knoll in the early
1950s. They are the companion images to sculptural commissions throughout
his career. Others stand alone, as fascinating abstracts and unique
visions. The monoprints were exhibited, on a limited basis, at the
Staempfli Gallery in New York, but most remained as part of his own
personal collection. Exceptional HARRY BERTOIA monoprint, 1940s, colored
inks on rice paper, depicting a complex arrangement of geometric and
biomorphic forms floating in negative and positive space on a
softly-textured ground. (One of the finest examples of Bertoia's
monoprints, both in terms of size and composition. Accompanied by a copy
of the catalog, "Harry Bertoia, Printmaker: Monotypes and Other
Monographics", in which a similar example is illustrated on page 83, pl.
14). Professionally-mounted in a gold leaf frame with silk pongee mat and
museum glass. Numbered 672, lower right. Image: 17 3/4" x 23 3/4" |
5,000 |
5,288 |
| 219 |
HARRY BERTOIA monoprint, horizontal composition with cylindrical and
curvilinear forms in umber and indigo inks. Matted and framed, under
glass. Marked #80 on reverse. Sight: 11 1/4" x 23 3/4" |
1,000 |
940 |
| 220 |
HARRY BERTOIA monoprint, horizontal composition with linear and
bundled wire forms in green, gray and terra cotta inks. Framed under
glass, with label from Staempfli Gallery Inc., New York, on reverse.
Image: 11" x 39" |
1,800 |
1,763 |
| 221 |
HARRY BERTOIA monoprint, horizontal composition incorporating bundled
forms in indigo ink. Framed under glass. Marked HB#320 on reverse, along
with typed index card from Ben Mangel Gallery detailing how the piece is
mounted. Image: 10 1/2" x 21 1/2" |
1,000 |
940 |
| 222 |
HARRY BERTOIA monoprint on rice paper, inverted figural composition
with linear features in black and maroon inks. (Illustrated on pg. 53 of
"The World of Bertoia" by Nancy Schiffer & Val Bertoia, publ. by
Schiffer, 2003). Framed under glass, numbered 677 lower right. Paper size:
22 1/4" x 17 3/4" |
800 |
588 |
| 223 |
Unusual and powerful HARRY BERTOIA monoprint, large folded form in
black ink, mounted under glass in a LEROY KLEIN walnut frame. Marked
HB#397 on reverse. Sight: 22" x 17 1/2" |
1,800 |
1,763 |
| 224 |
HARRY BERTOIA monoprint on rice paper, abstract composition with
curved and linear forms on mottled dark blue, charcoal, and red ground.
Numbered 24 in pencil. Image: 6" x 7 3/4" |
900 |
940 |
| 226 |
HARRY BERTOIA monoprint on rice paper, abstract composition with
overlapping geometric forms in black and mottled charcoal. Numbered 44 in
pencil. Image: 7 1/2" x 6 1/4" |
900 |
881 |
| 230 |
The following seven lots are from the estate of LUDWIG SANDER
(1906-1975): LUDWIG SANDER charcoal on paper, 1969, untitled geometric
composition. Matted and framed, under glass, signed "Sander/69" upper
left, with gallery label from M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York, on
reverse. Overall dimensions: 26" x 20, sight: 21" x 15" |
800 |
1,293 |
| 231 |
Two LUDWIG SANDER charcoal on paper compositions titled "The Wagon"
and "Dockside". Both artist-signed, titled, and marked "LSE 30-58" and
"LSE 30-86", respectively. Each: 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" |
600 |
411 |
| 232 |
Two LUDWIG SANDER charcoal on paper abstractions, one dated 1970. Both
artist-signed, also marked "LSE 70-73" and "LSE 50-18". Images: 13 3/4" x
14" and 14 1/2" x 20" |
900 |
1,528 |
| 233 |
LUDWIG SANDER oil on canvas, "Chippewa V", 1971, geometric abstraction
in red and orange, with black borders. Framed, signed on reverse. Sight:
19 3/4" x 21 3/4" |
900 |
4,113 |
| 234 |
LUDWIG SANDER oil on canvas, "Sioux II", 1972, geometric abstraction
in shades of yellow with black borders. Framed. Sight: 22" x 19 3/4" |
900 |
3,055 |
| 235 |
LUDWIG SANDER oil on canvas, 1972, untitled geometric abstraction in
yellows and greens, with black border. Framed, signed on reverse. Sight:
22" x 40" |
900 |
4,700 |
| 236 |
LUDWIG SANDER oil on canvas, untitled, 1972, geometric abstraction in
shades of green, with black borders. Framed, signed on reverse. Sight: 22"
x 40" |
900 |
3,819 |
| 237 |
Bronze sculpture in the style of ALBERT PALEY, of a segmented sphere
with linear projections and random copper and silver-patinated flashes,
mounted on a square wooden base. 21 1/4" h |
800 |
1,175 |
| 238 |
Carved wood floor sculpture with corkscrew top mounted to a free-form
base. Unmarked. 49" x 18 1/2" x 10" |
800 |
1,763 |
| 239 |
DOROTHY HEMPWORTH laminated wood floor sculpture with square top
carved with convex and concave spheres mounted to an elliptical base.
Unmarked. 43" x 33" |
900 |
1,998 |
| 240 |
BOLISE LAS BIGAS (French) Art Nouveau sculpture in cast bronze, 1904.
Signed and dated, also marked "Paris" and numbered 3/4. 22 3/4" x 15
1/2" |
800 |
8,225 |
| 241 |
JOAN MIRO color lithograph, "L'Enfance D'Ubu", depicting two whimsical
figures and an orange sun. Matted and framed, under glass. Pencil-signed
lower right, numbered 43/120 lower left. Paper only: 12 1/2" x 19 3/4" |
2,500 |
4,700 |
| 242 |
LOUISE NEVELSON (American, 1899-1988) bronze abstract sculpture, 1968,
mounted on a plexiglass block base. Signed "Nevelson/68" on reverse.
Overall dimensions: 7 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 1/4" |
2,000 |
2,468 |
| 243 |
Abstract sculpture of welded wrought metal with black finish, and
brown leather. Some minor losses to finish. Marked #8 on base. 17 1/2" x
28 1/2" |
600 |
529 |
| 244 |
ALEXANDER ARCHIPENKO bronze sculpture, "Modelle Assise", 1950s/60s
casting, with verdigris patina mounted on a black marble base. Signed
"Archipenko/1914". 11 3/4" x 5" x 6 1/4" |
1,500 |
2,468 |
| 245 |
Large S. TOYOSHIMA steel abstract sculpture, 1968. Incised signature
and date. 26 1/4" x 24" x 8" |
1,500 |
1,410 |
| 247 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR deep-seated armchair, its frame and loose
back cushion upholstered in reddish-orange woven fabric, on fluted
tapering legs. Unmarked. 28" x 28" x 25" |
600 |
1,293 |
| 248 |
Early EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR four-drawer chest with overhanging
brown leather-covered pulls, on tapering plank legs. Green Dunbar metal
tag. 36" x 36" x 19" |
800 |
1,175 |
| 249 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR chair and ottoman, the frames and loose
cushions upholstered in oatmeal tweed fabric, on dark-finished wood bases.
Unmarked. Chair: 31 1/2" x 29 3/4" X 23 3/4" |
1,500 |
1,058 |
| 250 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR extension dining table, its rectangular top
with rounded corners and band of rosewood inlay, on ebonized trestle base
with brass-capped feet and casters. Dunbar factory tag. Closed: 29" x 66"
x 42" |
2,000 |
1,175 |
| 250A |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR extension dining table with rectangular top
over faux-bamboo corner brackets and tapering cylindrical legs. Includes
leaves. Some scuffs and minor breaks. Branded "Dunbar Modern". Closed: 29"
x 72" x 44" |
1,200 |
1,645 |
| 251 |
Pair of EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR armchairs with caned panels to back
and sides, on dark-stained wood frame with short arms and tapered legs,
the seat cushions upholstered in ivory chenille. Unmarked. 34" x 25" x
20" |
800 |
1,880 |
| 252 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR walnut extension dining table with circular
top overhanging a square apron, on cylindrical legs with leather-wrapped
feet. Includes four 20" leaves. Green Dunbar tag. Closed: 29" x 52" dia. |
1,200 |
1,763 |
| 253 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR walnut sideboard in the Japanese taste with
overhanging rectangular top, and long linen drawer over three sliding
doors concealing interior shelves, over two drawers, all with curved pulls
and brass-capped feet. Green Dunbar tag. 37" x 80" x 22" |
1,000 |
9,400 |
| 254 |
Eight EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR walnut chairs, 2 arm- and 6 side-,
each with broad caned backslat and green leather-upholstered seat. (Two
shown). Some breaks to caning. At least one has Green Dunbar tag.
Armchairs: 33" x 22 1/2" x 22" |
1,200 |
1,175 |
| 255 |
Pair of EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR mahogany nightstands, each with two
open cubicles, and single drawer with recessed oval pull, on
leather-wrapped plinth base. Brass "Dunbar" tag. 25" x 15 3/4" x 13" |
800 |
1,058 |
| 256 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR drop-leaf, gate-leg dining table with
circular top on tapering legs. (A nicely-designed table). Green Dunbar
tag. Open: 29" x 60" |
1,500 |
1,645 |
| 257 |
Four BAKER dining side chairs, each with seat and back upholstered in
ivory waffle-textured fabric, on dark-stained Chinese-style base. (Two
shown). Unmarked. 31 1/2" x 18 1/2" x 18 1/2" |
800 |
558 |
| 258 |
Two EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR side chairs, each with seat and
channeled back upholstered in oatmeal-colored fabric, on angular wood
base. Unmarked. 31 3/4" x 20 1/2" |
1,500 |
1,645 |
| 259 |
Rare EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR coffee table with six-sided top inset
with large and small square TIFFANY lustered glass tiles, on base with
double-cruciform stretcher. Brass Dunbar tag. 17 1/4 x 77" x 18 1/2" |
7,500 |
8,225 |
| 260 |
Pair of early EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR contoured settees, 1940s, each
with frame and loose seat cushion upholstered in taupe-colored silk, on
low wood feet. (An elegant Wormley design). Unmarked. 28" x 56" x 32" |
4,000 |
11,750 |
| 261 |
Pair of EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR low-back armchairs, each with sloped
arms and loose seat and back cushions, upholstered in white ultra-suede on
angular wood base. Some minor soiling to fabric. Unmarked. 30" x 30 1/2" x
29 1/2" |
1,500 |
8,813 |
| 262 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR extension dining table with circular top
overhanging a broad apron, on tapering leg base. Includes two 14" leaves.
Brass "Dunbar" tag. Closed: 29" x 54" x 60" |
1,200 |
705 |
| 263 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR triangular magazine rack with marbelized
green leather side straps and inset panel to top, over lower shelf. Brass
"D" tag, and factory label. 24 1/2" x 26 1/4" x 26 1/4" |
600 |
588 |
| 264 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR bleached mahogany magazine tree with five
shelves of graduated size, on base with shoe feet. Branded "Dunbar" with
4764. 25" x 16" x 27 1/2" |
1,200 |
3,055 |
| 265 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR walnut extension dining table with
overhanging circular top over circular apron, on three-sided tapering legs
with center leg support for extension. Includes four 14" leaves. Brass
Dunbar tag and paper factory label. Closed: 29" x 54" dia. |
1,200 |
3,819 |
| 266 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR console table with hinged rosewood top on
ebonized base with side stretchers. Finish loss to legs and to top.
Unmarked. Closed: 28 1/4" x 66" x 20" |
800 |
1,880 |
| 267 |
**Please announce that this piece comes with three 15" leaves, not
two**EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR extension dining table with dark finish,
circular top and apron, on tapering legs with brass feet. Includes extra
leg support for extension, and two leaves. Brass Dunbar tag. Closed: 29" x
54" dia. |
2,000 |
3,525 |
| 268 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR sofa with deeply-tufted seat, back, and
sides upholstered in ivory chenille, on angular wood base with dark
finish. Soiling to fabric. Unmarked. 29" x 63" x 31" |
2,000 |
3,819 |
| 269 |
Fine GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER Thin Edge cabinet in rosewood
veneer, with five drawers flanking a single cabinet door enclosing two
adjustable shelves, all with white porcelain pulls on tapering brushed
metal legs. (Beautiful graining). Unmarked. 40 3/4" x 55 3/4 x 20" |
4,000 |
5,288 |
| 271 |
Fine GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut Home Office desk on
tubular brushed metal frame, its raised rectangular cabinet with two
leather-covered sliding doors concealing a fitted interior, over
leather-covered work surface flanked by hinged-top cabinet with tab pull,
and mesh file basket. Unmarked. 40 3/4" x 54 1/4" x 28" |
6,000 |
4,994 |
| 272 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Coconut" chair upholstered in white
leather. (In nice original condition, from the original owner). Unmarked.
33" x 41 1/2" x 32" |
3,000 |
8,225 |
| 272A |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Coconut" chair, en suite with
preceding. (In nice original condition, from the original owner).
Unmarked. 33" x 41 1/2" x 32" |
3,000 |
7,050 |
| 273 |
Early CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER ESU, model 270-C, with three
drawers and enameled case panels, over perforated metal screen and black
laminate shelf on angle iron base. (In as-found condition). Unmarked, but
bears sticker from Harvard College Storage unit. 32 1/2" x 24" x 16 3/4" |
1,500 |
2,938 |
| 274 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER CSS unit consisting of a podium with
slide viewer, 6 small shelves, 3 large shelves, and 4 uprights. (From the
estate of Irving Richards, who founded and ran the Raymor Company. This
piece was in his living room). |
800 |
881 |
| 275 |
Pair of rare CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER rosewood veneer LCMs.
Some missing feet. Unmarked. 28" x 22" x 28" |
800 |
940 |
| 276 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut veneer L-shaped workstation
with raised rectangular top, and credenza with two cabinets and black
laminate sliding door concealing five drawers, on cylindrical brushed
metal legs. Herman Miller foil label. 29 1/4" x 72 1/2" x 72" |
2,000 |
1,528 |
| 277 |
Fine GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER credenza/room divider in oak
veneer, with single cabinet door flanking open cubby with single shelf,
and two sliding doors enameled in gray enclosing four interior drawers and
single shelf, on tubular brushed metal legs, with orange-enameled sliding
door to reverse, and finished back. (An interesting piece of George Nelson
cabinetry, the finished back with sliding door renders it functional from
either side). Unmarked. 25 3/4" x 80" x 19" |
1,500 |
3,819 |
| 279 |
Fine and very rare GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER coffee table with
boat-shaped rosewood veneer top, on X-shaped legs of black enameled wood
with tubular steel rod supports. Herman Miller foil label. 16" x 60" x
32" |
2,000 |
2,115 |
| 280 |
Rare GEORGE NELSON "Pretzel" chair with laminated bentwood frame and
black leather-upholstered seat pad. Unmarked. 30 1/4" x 27" x 20" |
1,000 |
1,880 |
| 281 |
Early GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Coconut" chair on polished
metal base with first-production metal shell, newly-upholstered in black
glove leather. Unmarked. 31 3/4" x 41" x 31" |
3,000 |
2,585 |
| 282 |
Four very rare LUTHER CONOVER side chairs, each with broad plank seat
and back mounted on tubular black iron frame with pyramidal base.
Unmarked. 31" x 20 1/4" x 18 1/2" |
4,000 |
4,113 |
| 283 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER Basic Storage cabinet with ebonized
finish, single door enclosing single shelf, and five drawers of graduated
size with chrome J-pulls, on tapering metal legs. Herman Miller foil
label. 41" x 40" x 19 1/2" |
1,500 |
1,998 |
| 285 |
Fine GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Thin Edge" chest of rosewood
veneer, with six drawers and circular polished chrome pulls, on tapering
metal legs. Herman Miller foil label. 30 1/2" x 46 1/2 x 19 1/4" |
1,500 |
2,938 |
| 286 |
Three fine GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER rosewood veneer "Thin Edge"
pieces, consisting of two four-drawer chests with porcelain hourglass
pulls on tapering ebonized leg base, and a mirrored vanity. One chest
marked with Herman Miller foil label. Chests: 27" x 34" x 19 1/2" |
3,000 |
4,406 |
| 287 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER Thin Edge eight-drawer chest in
rosewood veneer, with white enameled pulls on tapering metal legs. Herman
Miller foil label. 30 1/2" x 46 1/2" x 19 1/2 |
3,000 |
2,585 |
| 288 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Thin Edge" two-door cabinet in
rosewood veneer, with circular black pulls and single interior shelf.
Herman Miller foil label. 31" x 34" x 19" |
1,900 |
2,350 |
| 289 |
Rare A.J. DONAHUE (Canada) lounge chair, late 1940s, with bent plywood
frame covered in dark brown enamel, and brown leather-upholstered cushion,
on tubular black iron base. (Also known as the "Canadian Coconut" chair,
this design stemmed from Donahue's work researching and developing new
building materials in the post-war, and was limited in production).
Unmarked. 30" x 35" x 39" |
800 |
1,880 |
| 290 |
JAMES ABBOTT birch and maple cabinet, 1950s, with three drawers to one
side, each with contoured pulls, flanking a cabinet with sliding glass
door and interior adjustable shelf, on flaring legs. Unmarked. 36" x 58
1/2" x 17 1/2" |
900 |
529 |
| 291 |
Rare KLAUS GRABBE lounge chair with continuous-form plywood seat
frame, and replaced green nylon webbing, on tapering legs. Unmarked. 27
1/4" x 21 1/2" x 62 1/2" |
2,500 |
1,763 |
| 292 |
FRANK GEHRY "Wiggle" stool from the Easy Edges series, of corrguated
cardboard and masonite. Unmarked. 15 1/2" x 14 3/4" x 17" |
1,200 |
1,880 |
| 293 |
Rare JOHN RISLEY child's-size settee with the figures of a man and
woman, its drop-in seat pad covered in black and gray striped cotton
fabric. Marked with initials on side. 35 1/4" x 27 3/4" x 15 1/2" |
1,500 |
1,763 |
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