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Prices Realized: Sollo:Rago Modern Auction, March 2002
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| Lot Number |
Description |
Estimate |
Sale Price |
| 1 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA spindle-back Conoid bench with plank
walnut seat and short tapering dowel legs.(A seminal Nakashima form) Stain
to plank. Hand marked Duquesne Univ. 29 3/4" x 84" x 26" |
12,000 |
10,925 |
| 2 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA spindle-back Conoid bench en suite with
preceding. Hand-marked Duquesne Univ. 29 3/4" x 84" x 24 1/2"" |
12,000 |
12,650 |
| 3 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA Kornblut cabinet, 1981, with dovetailed
case, two doors with burlwood pull, and finished back panel. (From a
Pennsylvania home, consigned by the original owner) Provenance available.
Signed George Nakashima, 1981. 22" x 18" x 18" |
6,500 |
24,150 |
| 4 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA Kornblut cabinet, 1981, identical to
preceding. (From a Pennsylvania home, consigned by the original owner)
Provenance available. Signed Gorge Nakashima, 1981. 22" x 18" x 18" |
6,500 |
14,950 |
| 5 |
Rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA full-size walnut headboard of pagoda shape
topped by a single plank with two free-edges. (From a Pennsylvania home,
consigned by the original owner.) Provenance available. Unmarked. 36 1/2"
x 86" |
6,000 |
6,900 |
| 6 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA eight-drawer walnut cabinet with dovetail case,
two blind drawers and six with recessed handles.(From a Pennsylvania home,
consigned by original owner.) Provenance available. Unmarked. 31 1/2" x
60" x 21" |
6,000 |
11,500 |
| 7 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut single pedestal desk with one free-edge to
trapezoidal top, three drawers on flaring legs. A few scratches to cabinet
edges, top and drawers fronts. Unmarked. 27 1/2" x 54" x 27 1/2" |
5,000 |
5,463 |
| 8 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA spindle-back rocker with walnut saddle seat and
hickory spindles. Marked with the name of the client, from the collection
of the original owner. Provenance availalble. 33" x 19" x 29" |
2,500 |
2,990 |
| 9 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut cabinet with dovetailed case and two sliding
doors with beautifully grained walnut panels on plank legs. Hand marked
Duquesne Univ. 32" x 72" x 20" |
6,000 |
5,750 |
| 10 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut cabinet, identical to preceding. Hand marked
Duquesne Univ. 32" x 72" x 20" |
6,000 |
5,750 |
| 11 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA Portsmith walnut end table with square plank top,
tapering sides and lower shelf. Marked Duquesne Univ. 21" x 27 3/4" sq. |
4,000 |
3,738 |
| 11A |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA Portsmith walnut end table, identical to preceding.
Marked Duquesne Univ. 21" x 27 3/4" sq. |
4,000 |
3,738 |
| 12 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA Conoid dining table, 1982, with two book-matched
walnut planks fastened with five rosewood butterfly joints. Marked with
original client's name, from the collection of the original owner,
provenance available. Signed George Nakashima, Sept. 15, 1982. 29 1/2" x
96" x 41 1/2" |
12,000 |
25,875 |
| 13 |
Rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA wall-hanging shelf unit with free-edge rosewood
plank top and two walnut pendant drawers pegged through the top with
rosewood dowels. (Exhibited at Michner Art Museum) (Nakashima rarely used
rosewood) Unmarked. 11 1/2" x 90" x 17" |
3,000 |
25,875 |
| 14 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut occasional table with one free edge and single
rosewood butterfly key to top on flaring dowel legs. Provenance available.
Marked with name of original owner. 17 3/4" x 29 3/4" x 28 1/4" |
3,000 |
3,220 |
| 15 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut coffee table with organic free-edge top with
one plank leg and one flaring leg. Provenance available. Unmarked. 13" x
51" x 35 3/4" |
6,000 |
9,775 |
| 16 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut occasional table with free edge and single
rosewood butterfly key on dowel legs, with tapered stretchers. Provenance
available. Marked with name of original owner. 27 3/4" x 27 1/4" x 27 1/
4" |
2,500 |
2,530 |
| 17 |
Fine MIRA NAKASHIMA Minguren cherry bench, 1998, with two free edges
to the top. Signed and dated. 20" x 36" |
1,250 |
2,415 |
| 19 |
VERNOR PANTON Heart Chair upholstered in original red fabric. Some
petrification to foam, fabric in good condition. Unmarked. 35" x 40" x
25" |
4,000 |
4,025 |
| 20 |
VERNOR PANTON Heart Chair upholstered in original red fabric. Some
petrification to foam, fabric in good condition. Unmarked. 35" x 40" x
25" |
4,000 |
3,738 |
| 23 |
VERNOR PANTON for KLUS-LINGE (Copenhagen) Cone Chair, c. 1958,
upholstered in original violet fabric. Some petrification to foam, fabric
in good condition. Unmarked. 32" x 23" x 24" |
800 |
805 |
| 24 |
VERNOR PANTON for KLUS-LINGE (Copenhagen) Cone Chair, c. 1958,
upholstered in original violet fabric. Some petrification to foam, fabric
in good condition. Unmarked. 32" x 23" x 24" |
800 |
690 |
| 25 |
Pair of rare VERNOR PANTON Cone stools upholstered in original red
fabric. Some petrification to foam, fabric in good condition. Unmarked.
18" x 18 1/2" |
3,000 |
2,530 |
| 26 |
VERNOR PANTON Cone Chair upholstered in original chartreuse-green
fabric. Excellent condition. Unmarked. 32" x 23" x 24" |
800 |
1,150 |
| 27 |
Rare VERNOR PANTON Cone stool upholstered in original blue fabric.
Some petrification to foam, fabric in good condition. Unmarked. 18" x 18
1/2" |
1,500 |
1,380 |
| 28 |
Fine MIES VAN DER ROHE for KNOLL daybed with rosewood frame, tufted
tan leather cushion, straps, and bolster, on tubular bright chrome legs.
Two torn straps on cushion. Knoll Associates factory tag. 24 1/2" x 79
1/2" x 40" |
4,000 |
4,888 |
| 29 |
MIES VAN DER ROHE for KNOLL "Barcelona" lounge chair with chrome frame
and black tufted leather upholstery. Two buttons missing. Knoll Associates
label. 30" x 30" x 30" |
800 |
805 |
| 30 |
MIES VAN DER ROHE Barcelona footstool with bright chrome X-frame with
brown upholstered tufted cushion. Unmarked. 15" x 25" x 23" |
600 |
920 |
| 31 |
Pair of MIES VAN DER ROHE for KNOLL Barcelona chairs with brown
leather cushions. Worn leather, some broken straps, slightly petrified
foam. One Knoll Associates label. 29" x 29 1/4" x 29 3/4" |
1,200 |
1,725 |
| 32 |
Fine and rare T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS for WIDDICOMB "Mesa" table with
multi-layered biomorphic shapes of wood veneer. Wear to base. 13 3/4" x
72" x 49" |
5,000 |
19,550 |
| 33 |
Fine and rare EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR walnut coffee table inset with
large and small square TIFFANY lustred glass tiles, on double
cross-stretchers and faceted legs. (From the Estate of Edward Wormley)
Gold metal tag. 17" x 77" x 19" |
4,000 |
10,350 |
| 34 |
DUNBAR olive wood burl veneer wall-hanging sideboard with four cabinet
doors with recessed enameled pulls and fitted interior accompanied by two
ebonized shelves with brass angle brackets. Metal "D" tag. 30" x 70" x
38" |
1,500 |
3,450 |
| 35 |
DUNBAR olive wood burl veneer extension dining table with two
additional leaves in a rack. Metal "D" tag and paper inventory label. 29 "
x 66" x 42" |
1,000 |
2,415 |
| 36 |
DUNBAR dining chairs, four side- and two arm-, each upholstered in
black velour on an ebonized base with cross-stretcher. Unmarked.
Armchairs: 43" x 24 1/2" x 23 1/2" |
1,000 |
1,150 |
| 37 |
EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR club chair on revolving walnut base,
upholstered in fushia wool with circular back cushion. Fabric in good
condition. Unmarked. 30" x 27 1/2" x 32" |
1,200 |
1,265 |
| 38 |
Pair of EDWARD WORMLEY for DUNBAR Chinese Art Deco mahogany armchairs
with block frames, and upholstered backs and seats. Metal D tags. 32" x 23
1/2" x 24" |
600 |
1,035 |
| 39 |
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT for HENREDON burgundy vinyl club chair with
Taliesen legs. Losses and wear. Manufacturing tag. 31" x 34" x 35" |
800 |
1,150 |
| 41 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut veneer cabinet with coral
enameled face, single door and four drawers with brushed chrome J-pulls,
on plank legs. Foil tag. 29 1/2" x 56 1/4" x 18 1/2" |
800 |
1,840 |
| 42 |
GEORGE NELSON lift-top occasional table with white laminate top on
brushed chrome tubular legs. One leg repaired. Unmarked? 21" x 48" x 30" |
600 |
345 |
| 43 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Thin Edge" rosewood chest with four
graduated-size drawers and porcelain hourglass pulls, on a rare ebonized
trestle-leg base. Excellent condition. Herman Miller foil label. 32" x 34"
x 18 1/2" |
1,800 |
2,530 |
| 44 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut veneer cabinet with two sliding
gray enameled doors on brushed chrome tubular legs. Small chip to veneer.
Metal tag. 26 1/2" x 70" x 18 1/2" |
600 |
1,495 |
| 45 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER three-seat sofa on tubular chrome
legs, and covered in original blue fabric. Unmarked. 28" x 96" x 31" |
1,200 |
3,105 |
| 46 |
Modern stereo cabinet with four white laminate lift-top compartments
enclosing a speaker unit, radio unit, and glass enclosed turn-table shelf,
complete with period audio equipment. Non factory cut-outs to back and
bottom of radio compartment. Unmarked. 28 1/2" x 120" x 22" |
600 |
1,840 |
| 47 |
Set of six GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut dining chairs, the
backs and seats upholstered in fabric. Unmarked. 31" x 18" x 19" |
600 |
863 |
| 48 |
KNOLL loveseat upholstered in melon velour with tufted seat and back
on bright chrome frame. (Property of a museum). Unmarked. 29" x 62" x
30" |
900 |
518 |
| 48A |
Pair of early FLORENCE KNOLL for KNOLL three-drawer chests with
louvered fronts on tapering dowel legs. Minor wear some scratches. Early
Knoll Associates label. Each 28 1/2" x 36" x 18" |
400 |
2,530 |
| 49 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER walnut Thin-Edge cabinet, c.1957, with
four drawers, two-doors enclosing fitted interior and spun aluminum pulls
and legs. Foil label, date. 33 1/2" x 67 1/4" x 20" |
5,500 |
4,600 |
| 50 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER CSS unit with walnut-veneer drop-front
cabinet, cubby with shelf and light, two white laminate shelves, a cabinet
with two sliding doors, a single drawer, a lift-top cabinet, three
walnut-veneer shelves, six walnut cabinet ends, and two charcoal-enameled
cabinet ends, complete with hardware and photocopy of the original manual.
Unmarked. Uprights 95" with adjustable foot. |
1,500 |
4,025 |
| 51 |
Rare and early GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER Omni Shelving System
(an early form of the CSS) with 30 walnut-veneer shelves, six
black-enameled metal uprights with adjustable foot, and 39 metal brackets.
Shelves branded OMNI. 96" uprights (adjustable), each shelf 32" x 12". |
1,500 |
1,610 |
| 52 |
JAMES MONT upholstered sofa in yellow and gold sculpted cut-velour
fabric with six matching tufted throw pillows. Excellent condition.
Unmarked. 25 1/2" x 94" x 35 1/4" |
2,000 |
1,150 |
| 53 |
Fine and rare JAMES MONT custom-designed gilt-wood table lamp, the
base a Chinese cross bar mounted with a carved falcon, complete with a
woven parchment shade with silver-leaf finish. Unmarked. Full height 48",
shade dia. 22" |
600 |
3,450 |
| 55 |
Pair of JAMES MONT giltwood barrel chairs upholstered in gold brocade.
Wear to gilding on arms. Unmarked. 28" x 25 3/4" x 28" |
800 |
2,300 |
| 55A |
Fine and rare JAMES MONT wall-mounted pendant lamp with gilded
floraform parchment shade, silk-wrapped and tasseled cord, and gilded
tubular wall bracket. Unmarked. 12" lamp, 22" bracket. |
400 |
863 |
| 57 |
JAMES MONT limed-oak double dresser, two book-matched cases each with
three drawers, the front and sides embellished with gilded bamboo motif
overlay, accompanied by a matching wall mirror and lamp with drum shade.
Branded James Mont Designs. Dresser: 31 1/2" x 95" x 20 1/2", mirror: 53"
x 54" |
2,000 |
1,150 |
| 58 |
JAMES MONT limed-oak headboard and nightstands, en suite with
preceding, en suite with preceding, accompanied by a pair of table lamps
with gilt figures and pagoda parchment shades, with tufted upholstered
headboard, and two single box frames on bases (not pictured). Branded
James Mont Designs. 29 1/2" x 120" x 16 1/2" lamp 30" |
2,750 |
3,450 |
| 59 |
JAMES MONT console table with gilt and bronze-pattern finish, with a
flare-edge top over cartouche supports with open shelf and three lower
drawers, accompanied by a vertical hanging wall mirror and gilt-wood
carved base with bronzed parchment shade. Branded James Mont Designs.
Table: 28" x 75 1/2" x 19", mirror: 67" x 41" lamp: 37" |
2,250 |
1,714 |
| 60 |
Pair of JAMES MONT tall back side chairs, each with ebonized frame and
trapezoidal seat upholstered in chocolate brown boucle upholstery with
tufted back. Unmarked. 38 1/4" x 20" x 17 1/2" |
1,000 |
1,955 |
| 61 |
Unusual JAMES MONT teal and silver limed-oak assymetrical server with
two turned legs in front of a stepped back painted with ovals. Wear to
top. Unmarked. 29" x 44" x 22" |
800 |
489 |
| 62 |
Four JAMES MONT tall-back side chairs, fully upholstered in persimmon
crushed velvet with tufted seat and back. Unmarked. 39 1/2" x 22" dia. |
1,000 |
2,185 |
| 63 |
Pair of JAMES MONT silvered pagoda-style shelf units with fretwork,
four shelves and one drawer. (Excellent example of James Mont's
imaginative design work). Marked James Mont Designs. 65" x 19 1/2" x 12
3/4" |
800 |
3,450 |
| 64 |
Pair of JAMES MONT oversized lounge chairs fully upholstered in gold
velvet with piped loose seat cushion. Unmarked. 29 1/2" x 32" x 40" |
2,000 |
7,475 |
| 65 |
JAMES MONT limed-oak dining table in teal and silver with carved
bamboo motif, glass top with mirrored edge complete with four leaves (two
silver, two teal) and eight similar carved dining chairs, (two armchairs,
six side chairs, six shown) upolstered in pulled silk in shades of teal,
two with original upolstery. Normal wear, chip to one corner of glass top.
Unmarked. Table: 29 1/4" x 36" x 52" side chairs: 41 1/4" x 17" x 18" |
2,000 |
1,725 |
| 66 |
JAMES MONT giltwood Chinese end table with glass top and lower mirror
shelf on reverse ogee feet. Unmarked. 20" x 21 1/2" x 21 1/2" |
600 |
1,725 |
| 67 |
JAMES MONT two-tiered glass-top occasional table along with a custom
light fixture mounted with twelve Pre-Columbian head scultpures, both in
gilt and bronze-patterned finish. Unmarked. 25" x 23 1/2" dia. lamp 20" |
1,200 |
1,265 |
| 69 |
Massive and fine PETER VOULKOS stoneware charger, 1995, of folded,
ripped, and gouged brutal form with reduction fired flashes and modulated
coloration. In glaze, VOULKOS 95. 4" x 21 1/2" |
10,000 |
17,250 |
| 70 |
Fine and large NATZLER with hemispheric footed bowl covered in an
exceptional volcanic tuquoise and umber glaze. Natzler in ink. 5 1/2" x
12" |
7,000 |
12,650 |
| 71 |
NATZLER bowl of brown clay, with high walls covered in a mottled brown
and amber glaze. Small chip to rim. Signed Natzler, and numbered F089. 3"
x 6 1/4" |
1,750 |
2,070 |
| 75 |
Fine BEATRICE WOOD footed bowl with applied fish forms in shades of
aqua and gold luster under a dripping volcanic glaze. Minor restoration to
foot. Signed BEATO. 6" x 7 1/2" dia. |
900 |
2,760 |
| 75A |
Rare and unique EDWIN and MARY SCHEIER primative wall plaque, c. 1965,
with three inter-locked figures composed entirely of nails on a sand
ground with orange painted details. Several stabilized cracks. Unmarked.
33" x 15" |
1,000 |
1,265 |
| 76 |
TOSHIKO TAKAESU bulbous moonpot, "Ocean Wave", with closed top and
interior rattle, the top dipped in a rasberry and mauve microcrystalline
with ivory, teal and umber glaze. Incised TT. 7" x 7" |
2,250 |
5,175 |
| 77 |
TOSHIKO TAKAESU ovoid moonpot with closed top and interior rattle, the
top in a mauve dead matte over a gray, brown and umber microcrystalline
glaze. Nick to top aperture. Incised TT. 7" x 4 3/4" |
1,200 |
1,265 |
| 78 |
TOSHIKO TAKAESU spherical moonpot with closed top and interior rattle,
the top dipped in a rasberry microcrystalline over grey green and ivory
glaze. Nick to top aperture. Incised TT. 7" x 7" |
1,400 |
1,495 |
| 79 |
FANTONI for RAYMOR tall cylindrical bottle with a charcoal and
turquoise swirled matte glaze. Artist signed, FANTONI FOR RAYMOR in
scraffito. 19" x 5" |
300 |
575 |
| 80 |
Fine RICHARD DeVORE pod-shaped vessel with uneven rim and melt
fissures, covered in a mottled beige matte glaze. Numbered 375. 9 3/4" x 7
1/2" |
1,200 |
2,415 |
| 81 |
Fine RENE BUTHAUD tapering Raku vase with incised scallops under a
white crackled glaze. Drilled as a lamp base. Signed J. Doris III
(American marker). 13 1/2" x 7" |
500 |
489 |
| 83 |
GEORG JENSEN sterling silver pitcher of bulbous streamline shape with
inset teak handle. Stamped GEORGE JENSEN/432/E. 9" x 4 1/4" |
400 |
3,565 |
| 84 |
Rare Art Deco FARBERWARE bright chrome cocktail set comprising red and
black Bakelite handled coctail shaker with red Bakelite finial, eight
lobed stemmed coctails complete with matching red and black Bakelite
handled tray. Some minor dents to cocktails. Marked FARBERWARE/
BROOKLYN/NY. Shaker: 12 3/4" Tray: 17 1/2" x 11 3/4" |
900 |
920 |
| 85 |
GEORGE NELSON for HOWARD MILLER turned ash wall clock with black
laminate center face, black wire Roman numerals and white enameled hands.
Howard Miller label. 14" dia. |
250 |
978 |
| 86 |
GEORGE NELSON for HOWARD MILLER Steering Wheel wall clock with brass
center and radiating brass rods, enameled black frame and hand markers.
Some blemished to brass finish. Howard Miller label. 12" dia. |
200 |
518 |
| 86A |
GEORGE NELSON for HOWARD MILLER Ball clock with brass center and
radiating rods each with wooden ball as hour markers, with black enameled
hands. Howard Miller label. 13 1/2" dia. |
400 |
1,610 |
| 87 |
GINO SARFATTI for ARTELUCE "Triennale" bright chrome and black
enameled floor lamp with three adjustable arms with leather-covered
handles and conical black shades, on a circular white marble base. Marked
"Made in Italy." Approx.: 56 1/2" x 34 1/2" |
1,500 |
3,220 |
| 88 |
GINO SARFATTI for ARTELUCE "Triennale" bright chrome and black
enameled floor lamp with three adjustable arms with leather-covered
handles and conical shades enameled ivory, tan and brown, on a circular
white marble base. Unmarked. Approx.: 56 1/2" x 34 1/2" |
1,500 |
4,313 |
| 89 |
FREDERIC WEINBERG cast bronze abstract dancing figure mounted as a
table lamp on enameled metal base with tubular shaft and single fixture.
Marked F.W. on reserve. 14" x 10" |
400 |
633 |
| 90 |
FREDERICK WEINBERG illuminated plaster wall sculpture of a dancing
couple, with matte black finish. Small dent to side. 42" x 28" |
1,750 |
1,955 |
| 91 |
TOMMI PARZINGER brass wall sconce with five branches arranged in a
semi-circle and looped at midsection, mounted to a backplate with sunburst
design. Unmarked. 21 1/4" x 22" |
500 |
518 |
| 92 |
Pair of seven-light LIGHTOLIER chandeliers, possibly designed by TOMMY
PARZINGER, with tubular brass shaft and branches and tan enameled metal
shades, with ceiling plate. 24" x 24" |
600 |
1,380 |
| 93 |
LAUREL table lamp with a brushed chrome corsetted base and
mushroon-shaped frosted glass shade. Blue label. 18" x 12" |
200 |
920 |
| 94 |
GEORGE NELSON for HOWARD MILLER spherical bubble lamp hanging fixture.
Howard Miller label. 16" x 18" |
450 |
1,035 |
| 95 |
LAUREL table lamp with yellow enameled metal pedestal base and conical
frosted glass shade. Laurel label. 14" x 9" |
200 |
431 |
| 96 |
Early HARRY BERTOIA welded and enameled steel table sculpture, c.
1958, with projecting rods and "floating" enameled rectangles. Some enamel
loss. Descended through family to current owner. Unmarked. 8 3/4" x 38" x
12" |
9,000 |
12,650 |
| 97 |
HARRY BERTOIA steel and bronze floor sculpture, c. 1960, with a
network of rods connected by rectangular forms, with resonsnce to
Bertoia's percussive sound sculptures. Descended through family to current
owner. Unmarked. 47 1/2" x 19" x 11" |
9,000 |
17,250 |
| 98 |
HARRY BERTOIA steel and bronze branch scupture with projecting rods
and "floating" rectangles. Descended through family to current owner.
Unmarked. 6 1/4" x 49" x 10" |
7,000 |
7,475 |
| 102A |
HARRY BERTOIA monoprint in black and maroon ink on rice paper with two
parallel bands of swirling linear improvisations. From the estate of the
artist. Numbered 165. 23" x 12" |
1,000 |
805 |
| 103 |
HARRY BERTOIA monoprint in black and maroon ink on rice paper with
surreal landscape of sculptural forms. From the estate of the artist.
Numbered 677. 21" x 18" |
900 |
805 |
| 106 |
Large SEGUSO tear-shaped clear glass vase with charcoal canes and
diagonal ribbon of vetri lattimo. Etched FSI SEGUSO. 13" x 8" |
600 |
1,725 |
| 109 |
MICHAEL COFFEY has been a presence in American studio furniture since
the early 1970s when he established his school of fine woodworking New
England. In the years since he has executed hundreds of major commissions,
exhibited widely and taught two generation of craftsmen. Today he
continues a tradition of innovative work in his Massachusette's studio.
The following three lots are from the collection of the artist. Fine
MICHAEL COFFEY sculptural music stand, 1990, of African Mozambique wood,
with organic base and adjustable settings. (From the collection of the
artist.) Carved M. Coffey. 56" x 22" x 20" |
1,500 |
2,300 |
| 110 |
Fine MICHAEL COFFEY wall-mounted sideboard, 1983, of African
Mozambique wood and white oak, with hand-dovetailed construction, two
interior drawers and two adjustable shelves. (From the collection of the
artist, a fine example of American organic design.) Carved M. Coffey. 18"
x 60" x 20" |
4,000 |
5,463 |
| 110A |
Fine, large and unique MICHAEL COFFEY Vertical Bar Sculpture, 1987, of
African Mozambique with free-form sculptural base and wall-mounted
cabinet, the white oak interior fitted with bar, drawers and two
shelves.(From the Collection of the artist). Carved M. Coffey. 93" x 39" x
25" |
6,000 |
5,750 |
| 111 |
Rare PAUL EVANS wall-hanging sculpture with cubicles and circular
openings, in polychrome-patinated metals (This piece captures Paul Evans
imaginative design sense; sculpture represents one of Evans'rarest forms).
No visible mark. 12" x 64" x 12" |
3,000 |
2,760 |
| 114 |
Fine and rare PAUL EVANS Sculpture Front cabinet, 1965, with four
doors of relief patchwork of gilded and patinated abstract forms under a
slate top, mounted on a later steel base (originally a wall-mounted
cabinet). Welded signature Paul Evans '65D. 23 1/2" x 96" x 23", height to
floor 38" |
5,000 |
6,325 |
| 116 |
PAUL EVANS STUDIO plant stand of riveted textured sheets and sculpted
bronze plant holder. Unmarked. 25" x 11 1/2" x 12" |
600 |
575 |
| 117 |
PAUL EVANS STUDIO coffee table, 1964, with inset rectangular granite
top on four sculpted bronze legs. Signed. 16" x 53" x 26 1/2" |
600 |
230 |
| 119 |
PAUL EVANS for DIRECTIONAL dining table with a rectangular glass top
on chrome and burlwood patchwork stepped base. Signed under base. 29 1/4"
x 79 1/2" x 39 1/2" |
900 |
1,610 |
| 120 |
WHARTON ESHERICK corner cabinet mounted on a painted, five-drawer,
non-Esherick cabinet. (From the home of a close personal friend of the
Eshericks) Signed and dated. 77" x 42" x 31" |
2,500 |
3,738 |
| 121 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA cherry desk with floating free-edge top over a
pedestal of three drawers and two flaring dowel legs. (From the original
owner, provenance available upon request). Unmarked. 28 3/4" x 56" x 26
1/2" |
4,500 |
8,050 |
| 122 |
Pair of PHIL POWELL mirror-backed doors with organic cut-outs covered
in silver leaf. Some scratches to finish. Unmarked. 96 1/2" x 23 1/2" |
1,000 |
1,840 |
| 124 |
Pair of PHIL POWELL triangular side tables, one of cherry and one
walnut, each with three flaring dowel legs. Unmarked. 19 1/4" x 20" x
30" |
800 |
920 |
| 125 |
PHIL POWELL walnut bench, a rectangular sectioned case with dowel
construction on dowel legs. From the collection of the original owner.
Unmarked. 15" x 59" x 14" |
800 |
1,840 |
| 126 |
Extremely fine and unusual WENDELL CASTLE "Caligari" reading table,
1989, with a beautifully-executed ebony patchwork surface mounted on an
adjustable, notched steel support, on a stepped double-pedestal base
finished in white and indigo with steel rod connectors. Signed Wendell
Castle/1989. 34" x 31" x 18 1/2" |
6,000 |
6,900 |
| 127 |
Unusual and whimsical WENDELL CASTLE compact-disk holder, 1991,
consisting of a rectangular limed wood box with six interior compartments
fitting over 30 disks, on a faceted wooden pedestal finished in bright
purple and green, mounted on a mottled orange metal base imitating a
fringed rug. Incised Castle/91. 66 1/2" x 47 1/2" x 35" |
3,000 |
2,530 |
| 128 |
WENDELL CASTLE Post-Modern wedge-shaped cabinet of carved and
polychromed wood, with pod motif and V-shaped support, mounted on an
enameled cast-metal "carpet." 67" x 69" x 39" |
6,000 |
5,750 |
| 129 |
Unusual WENDELL CASTLE sculpture, "Bird of Paradise", wood
starfish-shaped storage cabinet, 1996, of textured and painted surface
with red neon light wrapped around its edge, and a burlwood open cabinet
set in its middle. Carved signature and '96. 55" x 55" x 15" |
6,000 |
5,750 |
| 131 |
Fine and unusual WENDELL CASTLE sculptural cabinet comprised of three
ribbed and chiseled "barrels" finished in black laminate and gold foil,
with two interior shelves. 36 1/2" x 30" x 21 1/2" |
9,000 |
9,200 |
| 132 |
WENDELL CASTLE biomorophic three-footed table lamp, 1994, of marbled
wood with conical black shade. Signed Castle '94. 31" x 19" |
2,500 |
2,530 |
| 133 |
Unusual mahogany sideboard attributed to OSVALDO BORSANI, with a high
mirror backsplash, red glass top over four veneered cabinet doors, three
with organic ceramic handles, and one with wooden plaque carved with wheat
stalks. Restoration to two handles. Unmarked. 36" x 106" x 20" |
1,200 |
1,150 |
| 136 |
Art Deco sisal reversable room-size rug with geometric bands in tan,
brown, olive green and melon. Good condition. 8'10" x 11' |
600 |
633 |
| 140 |
Rare MATHIEU MATEGOT (France) ivory colored coated wire garden table,
c. 1950, with corseted base, looped apron and plate glass top. Unmarked.
28" x 27 1/2" sq. |
1,500 |
1,150 |
| 141 |
Pair of FRANK GEHRY Easy Edges side chairs of laminated corrugated
cardboard. Good condition. Unmarked. 32" x 15 1/2" x 21" |
1,000 |
1,840 |
| 142 |
FRANK GEHRY for KNOLL "Ribbon" bentwood chair, c. 1993, with wood seat
and slatted back. Branded signature Knoll/Made/in/USA 04/24/93. 33" x 20"
x 21" |
1,200 |
1,380 |
| 144 |
MEMPHIS geometric tabletop mirror of orange, gray, powder blue and
green plastic laminate with central square pivoting mirror. Nick to one
side. Memphis metal tag. 16" x 16" x 6" |
800 |
1,380 |
| 145 |
ILMARI TAPIOVAARA for THONET ebonized plywood side chair on
black-enameled tubular legs. Minor enamel loss to frame. Blue Thonet paper
label. 29 1/4" x 20" x 21" |
300 |
230 |
| 146 |
Rare and funky GIANNI RUFFI for POLTRANOVA sculptural foam seating
enclosure, "La Cova" ("The Nest"), 1973, fully-upholstered with
overlapping wool flaps in shades of blue, green, and gray, accompanied by
three egg-shaped cushions with white stretch covers. Some soiling to egg
covers. Unmarked. Nest (dia.): 28" x 82" dia., eggs: 26" x 14" |
6,500 |
6,325 |
| 148 |
ALBERT PALEY sculpted steel long door handles of organic form with
enameled finish, consisting of two pieces made to mount on either side of
a door. Unmarked. 85" and 60". |
2,000 |
3,220 |
| 149 |
ALDO TURA for Memphis lacquered corner liquor cabinet with brass
gallery top, drop-front door with transfer-printed Renaissance scene of
figures and swan, and mirrored interior, on a baluster pedestal base.
Hairline to lacquer on door, dent to top front edge. Partial label. 55" x
33" x 20 1/2" |
1,600 |
4,025 |
| 150 |
Whimsical PIERO FORNASETTI transfer-printed sheet metal umbrella stand
in the form of a seated Doberman Pinscher. Minor loss to decoration at
neck, some scratches. Unmarked. 34" x 17 1/4" x 7" |
600 |
863 |
| 151 |
Very unusual KARL SPRINGER African-style games table of tribal fabric
motif in papier mache and frieze encrusted with shells along the sides.
Marked with leather "S". 29" x 34" sq. |
2,100 |
4,313 |
| 152 |
Pair of HOWARD SHAVER bar stools of welded steel, with two scalloped
burnished back rails, velour seat cushions, and curved rod legs. Paper
label. 40" x 22" x 19" |
800 |
460 |
| 153 |
HANS WEGNER sideboard, with a high cabinet with woven cane sliding
doors enclosing four adjustable shelves, over a lower cabinet with six
drawers. Marked. 79 3/4" x 69 3/4" x 19 1/2" |
2,000 |
2,185 |
| 154 |
Set of four fine and rare HANS WEGNER for JOHANNES HANSEN teak "Cow
Horn" dining chairs, each with an organic curved back rail, and seat
upholstered in new tan vinyl. Overcoat to finish. Unmarked. 28 3/4" x 23
1/2" x 16" |
6,000 |
4,888 |
| 155 |
Set of four fine and rare HANS WEGNER for JOHANNES HANSEN teak "Cow
Horn" dining chairs, identical to preceding. Overcoat to finish. Unmarked.
28 3/4" x 23 1/2" x 16" |
6,000 |
4,888 |
| 157 |
HANS WEGNER "Papa Bear" chair and ottoman, both upholstered in black
fabric, on flaring teak legs. Illums Bolighus and black Danish metal tags.
Chair: 38 3/4" x 35 3/4" x 37 1/4", ottoman: 16 1/2" x 27 1/2" x 16
1/4" |
1,500 |
2,530 |
| 158 |
HANS WEGNER "Papa Bear" chair and ottoman with original red
upholstery. One strap loose, water stain. Unmarked. Chair: 38 1/2" x 31" x
34" |
1,500 |
3,335 |
| 159 |
FINN JUHL "Poet Sofa" (#705), re-upholstered in geometric fabric in
eggshell, and shades of red and green, on flaring teak legs. (Ref: The
Palley Registry of Danish Furniture, 1900-2000). Unmarked. 32 1/2" x 53" x
25" |
2,000 |
2,070 |
| 160 |
Pair of BORGE MOGENSEN for FEDERICIA STOLEFABRIK "Spanish" chairs with
oak frames and buckled-on leather sling seats and backs. Labeled. 27" x 32
1/2" x 22" |
1,000 |
1,725 |
| 161 |
GRETTA GROSSMAN settee with turquoise wool upholstery on tubular black
metal frame with ball feet. Unmarked. 28 1/4" x 46 1/2" x 26 1/2" |
1,500 |
920 |
| 162 |
ARNE JACOBSEN "Swan" chair upholstered in black vinyl on a four-footed
aluminum swivel base. Unmarked. 34 1/2" x 29" x 25" |
800 |
978 |
| 163 |
Four ARNE JACOBSEN for FRITZ HANSEN brown suede Oxford chairs with
five-footed aluminum pedestal bases. Some soiling and wear. Fritz Hansen
labels. 35 1/4" x 18 1/2" x 21 1/2" |
1,200 |
1,150 |
| 164 |
Rare JULES LELEU white chaise longue by JEAN PROUVE, c. 1950, for the
Sanatorium de Guebriant et Martel de Janville au Plateau d'Assy, of
painted metal with a mesh seat support, and wooden arm rests. Unmarked.
44" x 78" x 33" |
3,000 |
3,450 |
| 165 |
JEAN PROUVE cantilevered Compass desk, c. 1950, with laminated wood
top on enameled black metal tubular legs. Laminate loss to some edges.
Unmarked. 28" x 47" x 31" |
2,500 |
2,300 |
| 166 |
JEAN PROUVE Compass table, c. 1950, with yellow laminate top and blue
enameled metal base. Some laminate loss to sides, burn to top. Unmarked.
28" x 47" x 31" |
2,200 |
2,415 |
| 167 |
JEAN PROUVE Compass table with yellow top and blue base, identical to
preceding. Unmarked. 28" x 47" x 31" |
2,200 |
3,738 |
| 168 |
Set of four GERRIT RIETVELD "Zig-Zag" chairs of birch plywood with
enameled blue edges. Some veneer chips, minor wear. Unmarked. 30 1/2" x 15
1/2" x 17 1/2" |
1,500 |
920 |
| 169 |
LE CORBUSIER wood staircase with black enameled metal handrails,
designed for LeCorbusier's Unite' d'Habitation in Firminy, France,
completed in 1967. (Documented in Metropolis magazine, March, 1994,
article by Marisa Bartolucci). Some enamel and paint loss. 88" rise 32"
wide |
6,000 |
9,775 |
| 170 |
JEAN DUNAND (French, 1877-1942) octagonal Oreum (German gold-colored
metal) compact of eggshell on a red lacquered ground complete with
original fitted box. Stamped Jean Dunand. 2" dia. |
3,000 |
3,220 |
| 172 |
PAUL FRANKL for BROWN-SALTMAN four-drawer combed-wood chest of drawers
with bronze X-shaped handles. Original finish. Brown-Saltman stencil mark.
46" x 35" x 20" |
400 |
403 |
| 173 |
PAUL FRANKL for BROWN-SALTMAN mirrored vanity en suite with preceding,
with two pairs of curved drawers flanking a tall mirror, over a long
drawer. Brown-Saltman stencil mark. Overall: 67 1/2" x 62" x 19" |
400 |
259 |
| 174 |
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. mahogany display cabinet with
two sliding glass doors, laminated cork interior, and three adjustable
glass shelves. Stamped 2266-234 on back. 54" x 41" x 17 1/4" |
800 |
3,220 |
| 175 |
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE COMPANY extension dining table with
cork top and four 12" leaves on a mahogany zig-zag slatted base (a classic
Frankl design). Stenciled number 2253-27033. 29" x 70" x 42" |
800 |
2,990 |
| 176 |
Set of eight PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE COMPANY mahogany dining
chairs, two with bentwood arms, all with sea green velvetupholstered seat
and V-back with exposed top rail. Armchair: 32" x 25" x 27" |
800 |
2,415 |
| 177 |
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE COMPANY mahogany buffet with
stepped-in top with silverware drawers over four center drawers and side
cabinets doors with cork molding, with brass hardware and recessed
ring-pulls. Some scratches. Stenciled number 2440-259. 33" x 72" x 19 1/2" |
800 |
978 |
| 178 |
PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. mahogany sideboard en suite with
preceding, with six drawers flanked by laminated cork-front cabinets with
large circular pulls, one with interior drawers, the other with shelves.
Faded area to finish on top. Stamped 2260-209, 351 on back. 30" x 72" x 22
1/4" |
1,000 |
920 |
| 179 |
Set of six HANS WEGNER "The" armchairs with teak frame and upholstered
green fabric seat. Each marked Johannes Hansen. 30" x 25" x 21" |
1,500 |
2,530 |
| 180 |
Six HANS WEGNER for CARL HANSEN "Wishbone" chairs with original rush
seats and ebonized frames. Foil labels to three chairs. 29" x 19 1/2" x
17" |
1,300 |
1,495 |
| 182 |
HVIDT & MOLGAARD for FRANCE & SON (Copenhagen) sofa with
striped velvet upholstered seat, back, and side cushions on a wooden frame
with plank arms. Metal tags. 32" x 82" x 32" |
500 |
489 |
| 183 |
Scandinavian wooden coffee table, its square tray top inlaid with
concentric squares, on tapering dowel legs. Marked. 17 3/4" x 30 1/2" |
400 |
403 |
| 184 |
Set of three Scandinavian teak triangular nesting tables. One marked
"Made in Sweden." Largest: 20 1/4" x 28 1/2" x 15 1/2" |
300 |
316 |
| 185 |
Two J.O. CARLSSON (Sweden) rosewood nesting tables, each with
rectangular top on attached legs. A couple of minor scratches to one top.
One marked with metal tag. 21 1/2" x 25 1/2" x 15 3/4" |
300 |
518 |
| 186 |
Two Danish rosewood case pieces, a credenza with two sliding doors and
four interior shelves, the other a two-door cabinet with single interior
shelf. BM and MG Danish stamp marks. Each approx.: 28 1/2" x 35" x 16" |
500 |
748 |
| 187 |
Four following lots and others to follow are from the estate of Bosha
Lipton, noted Art Deco and costume jewelry dealer. Cocktail table with a
chrome-framed laminate top, 1940s-50s, inset with bar motif of martini
glass and olive in polychrome, on a black-enameled weighted pedestal base.
Very good condition. Unmarked. 29 1/2" x 20" sq. |
1,000 |
978 |
| 188 |
Fine and unusual Art Deco coffee table designed for the WALDORF
ASTORIA, New York, 1930s, with a desert motif in coral and cream laminate
on a bright chrome tubular base. Waldorf Astoria Hotel metal tag with
inventory number. (estate of Bosha Litpon). 17" x 51" x 18" |
1,800 |
2,070 |
| 189 |
Two Art Deco green enameled cast-iron footed jardinieres, one with
intersecting triangle motif, the other with scrolls and bars. Some paint
loss and rusting. Unmarked. 27" x 22 1/2" dia. |
800 |
1,840 |
| 190 |
French Art Deco parcel gilt end table with a (new) triangular smokey
glass top on open metal frame with fretwork to apron and legs. (An
exceptional example). Unmarked. 19 3/4" x 21 1/2" x 18 3/4" |
1,600 |
2,645 |
| 191A |
Fine and rare THOMAS MOLESWORTH side chair, c. 1935, with fir log
legs, plank back carved with a Native American motif, and Navajo-blanket
upholstered seat. (estate of Bosha Lipton). Unmarked. 36" x 16" x 20" |
3,000 |
3,738 |
| 192 |
Unusual American elk antler armchair, mid 20th C., upholstered with a
Navajo blanket. (estate of Bosha Lipton). Very good condition. Unmarked.
38" x 28" x 26" |
3,000 |
2,875 |
| 193 |
Fine and rare cowboy weathervane, 1930s, in the style of THOMAS
MOLESWORTH, of cut-out galvanized steel with a rancher on horseback and
dog chasing three cows, on a tubular tripod stanchion. Some rust.
Unmarked. 68" x 51" x 16" |
2,500 |
2,645 |
| 194 |
W.P.A. pickled pine trestle table with pink mirrored top, carved
floral motif on hand-hewn plank legs, and shoe-feet. Unmarked. 28" x 28
1/2" sq. |
800 |
575 |
| 196 |
Fine and rare SIMONET FRERES French Art Deco gilded bronze and frosted
glass chandelier, c. 1925, patterned in "Monnaie du Pape" (honesty
leaves), the frame with an illuminated glass cap issuing six panels and
terminating in a hemispheric bowl with sepia patinated and enameled glass,
the cage also set with six small panels concealing an array of lighting,
complete with ceiling cap and hanging chain. Some chips to four interior
galss elements, not visible from the exterior. (These can be easily
stabilized) Marked Simonet Freres. 38" x 18" dia. |
18,000 |
24,150 |
| 197 |
VENINI glass chandelier with three graduated tiers of hollow prismatic
pale yellow and green glass forms radiating from enameled metal spokes
with eight-socket core fixture, brass shafts and ceiling plate. Marked
Venini on arms. 18" x 27" dia. |
1,500 |
1,093 |
| 198 |
Monumental and unusual FANTONI table lamp of welded square-cut nails
mounted in a white limestone base, with rectangular tin shade enameled
with marbled finish. Marked in ink Fantoni/Italy. Base 38" x 8" dia.,
shade 8" x 20" x 14" |
200 |
575 |
| 200 |
Pair of dome-shaped hanging light fixtures with white opaque glass at
top gradually changing to clear glass and two 3 1/2" cut-out notches.
Unmarked. 16 1/2" x 18" dia. |
200 |
575 |
| 201 |
Pair of NESSEN table lamps with bright chrome cylindrical base on
slate base with black lacquered drum shade. Nessen label. 35" x 16" shade
dia. |
100 |
374 |
| 203 |
Three-light ceiling fixture with three ceramic shades covered in a
flowing volcanic glaze in copper and umber hanging from antiqued brass
chains. Unmarked. 51" x 16" |
400 |
230 |
| 206 |
KURT VERSON for LIGHTOLIER Art Deco copper floor lamp, 1938, with
retractable two-light fixture under a metal drum shade. Paint loss to
shade. Unmarked. 60" x 14" |
600 |
1,150 |
| 209 |
LAUREL table lamp with a spherical frosted glass shade on a brushed
chrome corseted base. Blue Laurel sticker. Minor pitting. 13" x 8" |
200 |
259 |
| 210 |
LAUREL floor lamp with brushed chrome frame with frosted white glass
mushroom shade. Unmarked/ 57" x 12" |
300 |
690 |
| 214 |
Danish room-size wool rya rug with abstract design in bright yellow,
red and ochre on an orange ground. Very good overall condition. Paper
label, Galaxy Collection/Pure New Wool/Made in Denmark. 8'2" x 11'6" |
300 |
518 |
| 215 |
Rya room-size rug with radiating abstraction of black, pink, and
orange on a yellow groud. Very good original condition. Unmarked. 98" x
92" |
200 |
575 |
| 216 |
EVELYN ACKERMAN colorful hand-woven tapestry depicting an abstracted
figure of a woman, on ivory ground. Signed AE/fabric tag. 67" x 19" |
100 |
460 |
| 217 |
Cut-pile area rug with sculpted free-form design in greens and yellow.
Good condition. 56" x 32" |
600 |
460 |
| 218 |
ROY L. SOLIED for ARTLINE abstract polychrome rug. Signed Roy L.
Solied, Artline Editions label. 55" x 79" |
200 |
316 |
| 219 |
VAL BERTOIA floor-standing sound sculpture, "Groovy Sound," c.2001, of
cast bronze on steel rods and weighted bronze base. (The son of Harry
Bertoia, Val has worked with his father in the studio from an early age
and continues the modernist tradition of his father's scupltural genius
with his own evolving interpretations.) Stamped B1230. 37" x 12" x 4" |
1,200 |
1,840 |
| 220 |
Two HAGENAUER figurines, a dark bronze horse and brass giraffe. Each
stamp marked. Tallest: 7 1/2" |
600 |
690 |
| 221 |
Cast-aluminum sculpture, spelling "JOE" or "LOVE," on steel base.
Marked with "J". (Currently used as a fireplace screen) 31" x 34" x 8" |
800 |
460 |
| 222 |
Header:KLAUS IHLENFLED came to the United States from Germany in the
early 1950's, already an accomplished artist. His association with HARRY
BERTOIA began as a working relationship in the foundry and studio in 1954,
and continued as a life-long friendship. Ihlenfeld assisted in the
construction and installation of many major Bertoia installations. He
follows to this day a disciplined routine of studio work in his rural
Pennsylvania studio. KLAUS IHLENFELD bronze and copper sculpture,
"Palisades," with verdigris patina. Stamped KI. 8" x 13 1/2" x 11" |
2,500 |
2,645 |
| 223 |
KLAUS IHLENFELD bronze and copper sculpture, "Wave," with verdigris
patina. Stamped KI. 13" x 8" dia. |
1,200 |
1,840 |
| 224 |
KLAUS IHLENFELD bronze and copper sculpture, "Gothic Garden II," with
verdigris patina. Stamped KI. 9" x 7" dia. |
900 |
1,495 |
| 225 |
Two ANGELO TESTA monoprints on paper with interlocking abstract forms,
matted and framed. Signed Angelo Testa. Image: 5 1/2" x 7" and 5 1/2" x
9" |
800 |
2,185 |
| 226 |
ANGELO TESTA paper cut-out abstraction in brown against a blue ground.
Matted and framed, under glass. Unsigned. Sight: 8" x 8 1/2" |
400 |
403 |
| 227 |
ANGELO TESTA paper cut-out abstraction in black against a red ground.
Matted and framed, under glass. Unsigned. Sight: 17 3/4" sq. |
400 |
230 |
| 228 |
PETER BLAKE (British, b. 1932, designer of the cover for The Beatles'
Sergeant Pepper album cover) screenprint on tin of lady wrestler, "Babe
Rainbow," 1968. Minor wear. Published by Dodo Designs, London; Fabricated
by Metal Box Co., Nottingham, England, edition of 10,000. Signed in print
Peter Blake. 26" x 17" |
300 |
173 |
| 230 |
PHILIP PEARLSTEIN (American, b. 1924) color lithograph of nude on
Eames ottoman, framed. Pencil signed lower left, numbered 102/125. Sight:
19 3/4" x 27 3/4" |
700 |
805 |
| 231 |
After MARC CHAGALL (Russian/French, 1887-1985), "Die Zauberflote,"
("The Magic Flute,"), 1967, color lithograph poster by Charles Sorlier,
printed in France by Mourlot, framed. Good condition. Unsigned. Sight: 39"
x 25 1/4" |
1,000 |
1,265 |
| 232 |
ALEXANDER CALDER (American, 1898-1976), "Jaune d"oeuf," color
lithograph, composition of abstract shapes in shades of orange, black and
white, framed. Pencil signed Calder and numbered 15/75. Excellent
condition. Sheet: 21 3/4" x 29 3/4" |
800 |
2,185 |
| 234 |
JACOB MEYEROWITZ (South African/American, 1928-1998), watercolor on
paper, 1977, vibrant polychrome abstract composition, "A Military Caucus."
(From the artist's estate). Pencil titled, signed and dated. Matted and
framed. Sight: 14 1/2" x 21" |
300 |
230 |
| 239 |
Modern cast- and wrought-iron abstract horse sculpture, with
acid-etched finish. Unsigned. 17 3/4" x 11 1/2" x 6 1/2" |
600 |
1,265 |
| 240 |
Four-piece REBAJES sterling set, two brooches and a pair of screw-back
earrings, depicting comedy and tragedy masks. Brooches stamped
Rebajes/Sterling. 2" x 2" |
200 |
115 |
| 241 |
Pair of large WAYLANDE GREGORY bulbous lamp bases decorated with a
patchwork of gold and Chinese red. Factory drill holes, chip to base of
one. Signed in glaze and on the bottom. 15" x 11" dia. |
1,500 |
2,185 |
| 242 |
Large black and orange glass bull figurine attributed to BARBINI, c.
1959, with applied eyes. Unmarked. 7 1/2" x 10" |
400 |
460 |
| 243 |
Corroso green glass rooster figurine attributed to DINO MARTENS, c.
1950. Unmarked. 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" |
300 |
345 |
| 244 |
LUCIANO GASPARI for SALVIATI centerbowl of clear pale blue glass with
conical clear glass foot with sommerso green spiral. Etched signature. 5
1/2" x 10 1/2" dia. |
400 |
403 |
| 246 |
Two TAPIO WIRKAALA line-cut clear glass flaring vessels. Minor flake
under rim of smaller. Both etched with mark. 9 1/4" dia. and 5 1/2"
dia. |
600 |
518 |
| 247 |
Large striato centerbowl attributed to FULVIO BIANCONI, c. 1955, of
clear, mauve and watermelon glass with pannellati crackle. Unmarked. 5
1/2" x 11" |
300 |
633 |
| 248 |
MURANO heavy clear glass vase with applied red glass chains. Unmarked.
9" x 4" |
200 |
115 |
| 249 |
ARCHEMEDE SEGUSO heavy cased glass vase with asymmetrical rim of
clear, white and lavender glass. A few scratches. Foil label. 14 1/2" x 5
1/2" |
100 |
173 |
| 250 |
Two MURANO mezza filigrana glass vases, a cylinder with black, clear
and aventurine swirls, and a tear-shaped bottle with dimpled side in
latimo, brown and clear glass. Unmarked. 12" and 14" |
600 |
575 |
| 251 |
Two sommerso vases attributed to MARTINUZZI, one cylindrical with with
red interior and bubble and one teal within chartreuse interior. Unmarked.
12 1/4" x 5 1/4" and 10" x 6" |
300 |
431 |
| 252 |
MURANO cylindrical lamp base of opalescent and amber pezzato glass.
Original hole to bottom. Unmarked. 12" x 6" |
400 |
690 |
| 253 |
Pair of Italian bulbous vases of clear, lattimo, and opalescent
filligrana glass. Unmarked 8" x 6" |
100 |
316 |
| 254 |
Free-form table sculpture attributed to ALFREDO BARBINI, c. 1960, of
frosted and opaque chartreuse glass. Unmarked. 6 1/2" x 11" |
400 |
518 |
| 255 |
Rare and early CHARLES EAMES and EERO SAARINEN laminated Honduran
ribbon mahogany occasional table, 1940, with triangular tray top on three
tapering dowel legs, designed for the Museum of Modern Art "Organic
Design" competition. Minor veneer loss. 17 1/2" x 34" dia. |
6,500 |
11,500 |
| 256 |
Early CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER ESU 200 with black laminate open
shelves and two white laminate sliding panel doors. Excellent original
condition. Unmarked. 32" x 47" x 15 3/4" |
3,000 |
5,750 |
| 257 |
Early CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER ESU 100 with three drawers,
lower shelf and side panels of blue grey laminate on metal frame.
Excellent original condition. Unmarked. 32 1/2" x 24" x 15 3/4" |
3,000 |
7,475 |
| 258 |
CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER six-panel ash folding room divider.
Some scratches to finish, small tears to webbing. Unmarked. Each panel:
68" x 9 1/2" |
2,500 |
4,600 |
| 259 |
Early CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER rope-edge pale yellow
fiberglass-shell side chair, on dowel-leg cat's cradle base. Zenith/Herman
Miller label. 21" x 25" x 23" |
400 |
1,495 |
| 260 |
Early CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER rope-edge pale pink
fiberglass-shell side chair, on flaring dowel-leg cat's cradle base.
Zenith/ Herman Miller label. Unmarked. 21" x 25" x 23" |
400 |
1,495 |
| 261 |
Four CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER yellow fiberglass-shell armchairs
on aluminum "H" bases. Embossed Herman Miller mark. 28" x 25" x 23" |
600 |
978 |
| 262 |
CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER slate-gray fiberglass-shell rocker on
cat's cradle base and ash runners. Unmarked. 27" x 25" x 24" |
800 |
1,380 |
| 263 |
CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER white fiberglass-shell rocker with
aluminum cat's cradle base and birch runners. Adorned with collection of
stickers (post-manufacture). Herman Miller paper label. 26 1/4" x 24 1/2"
x 27 1/4" |
600 |
1,265 |
| 264 |
Three CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER Soft Pad armchairs, each
upholstered in orange and yellow woven fabric, on a swiveling aluminum
pedestal base. Impressed mark. 33" x 23" x 21" |
900 |
920 |
| 265 |
CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER Aluminum Group lounge chair and
ottoman with original channeled red tweed upholstery. Paper factory tags.
Chair: 39" x 25 1/2" x 25" |
600 |
1,093 |
| 266 |
CHARLES EAMES for EVANS/HERMAN MILLER birch LCW, c. 1950, with
transitional label. Evans/Herman Miller label. 26 1/2" x 22" x 23 1/2" |
600 |
1,380 |
| 267 |
Pair of CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER DCM chairs of birch veneer on
black steel tubular frames. Missing feet, normal wear to seats. Unmarked.
29" x 19 1/2" x 21" |
400 |
374 |
| 268 |
CHARLES EAMES for EVANS/HERMAN MILLER birch LCW, c. 1950, with
transitional label. Evans/Herman Miller label. 26 1/2" x 22" x 23 1/2" |
600 |
1,380 |
| 269 |
CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER Compact sofa upholstered in original
teal and mauve fabric, on bright aluminum frame. Unmarked. 35" x 72" x
20" |
800 |
1,265 |
| 270 |
Set of eight CHARLES EAMES for HERMAN MILLER fiberglass armchairs
upholstered in brown leather on star pedestal bases. Paper label. 32 1/2"
x 25 1/2" x 23 1/2' |
600 |
633 |
| 270A |
Two GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER adjustable tray tables with
bentwood tops and tubular chrome frames. Unmarked. 25" x 15" sq. |
800 |
1,035 |
| 271 |
Pair of GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER Swag Leg chairs with grey and
white two-tone fiberglass shells. Herman Miller paper label. 28" x 29" x
23" |
1,500 |
3,450 |
| 272 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER Swag Leg desk with white laminate top,
black enameled case and gallery, on an aluminum base. Some wear to enamel
and pitting to metal. Foil label. 34" x 39" x 28 1/2" |
3,500 |
4,025 |
| 273 |
GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER credenza with single-door shelf unit
with walnut veneer and black laminate doors on ebony plank legs. Foil
label. 54" x 56" x 18 1/2" |
600 |
1,093 |
| 274 |
FLORENCE KNOLL for KNOLL wall-hanging credenza with drop-front white
laminate doors with leather pulls in an ebonized case. Knoll Associates
label. 17 1/2" x 72" x 15 1/2" |
800 |
1,265 |
| 275 |
FLORENCE KNOLL for KNOLL wall-hanging credenza with white laminate
sliding doors with leather tab pulls, in an ebonized case. Veneer chips to
side. Knoll Associates tag. 17 1/2" x 72" x 15 1/2" |
800 |
1,265 |
| 277 |
Large and unique GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut conference/dining table with
book-matched plank top joined by eight rosewood butterfly joints, on a
modified Frenchman's Cove base. (The largest we have seen). Hand-marked
Duquesne Univ. 29" x 144" x 42 1/2" |
18,000 |
63,250 |
| 278 |
Set of six GEORGE NAKASHIMA spindle-back New chairs, one arm- and five
side-, with walnut saddle seats on splayed dowel legs. Hand-marked
Duquesne Univ. Armchair: 39 1/2" x 24" x 25", sidechair: 36" x 19" x
20" |
4,000 |
11,500 |
| 279 |
Set of six GEORGE NAKASHIMA spindle-back New chairs, one arm- and five
side-, with walnut saddle seats on splayed dowel legs. Hand marked
Duquesne Univ. Armchair: 39 1/2" x 24" x 25", sidechair: 36" x 19" x
20" |
4,000 |
10,350 |
| 280 |
Fine and rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut corner shelf, 1973, with
asymmetrical plank back fitted with mounting holes, and two free-edge
shelves. (The first of these we've seen). From the original owner, and
accompanied by a copy of the original drawing. Signed George
Nakashima/Dec. 1973. 26" x 13 1/4" x 9 1/2" |
1,500 |
4,313 |
| 281 |
Fine GEORGE NAKASHIMA spindle-back Conoid bench with crotch-walnut
plank seat with a single rosewood butterfly key. Marked Scheman (provenace
available). 30" x 70" x 38" |
14,000 |
31,625 |
| 282 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA spindle-back side chair with walnut plank seat and
splayed dowel legs. Marked Duquesne Univ. 36" x 19" x 20" |
800 |
1,265 |
| 283 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut cabinet with two sliding spindled doors,
trapezoidal plank top, and plank base. Cut-out opening to back for audio
equipment. From the collection of the original owner. Unmarked (provenance
available). 29 1/2" x 68" x 19" |
5,000 |
12,650 |
| 284 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut cabinet with dovetailed case, two linen
paneled sliding doors, replaced parchment back, and two interior shelves.
Some tears to parchment. Unmarked (provenance available). 32" x 54" x 19
1/2" |
4,500 |
4,888 |
| 285 |
Unusual GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut dining table consisting of two
demi-lune consoles which can be joined to make a circular dining table.
Missing original latch mechanism. Unmarked. Each 28 1/2" x 47 3/4" x 23
3/4" |
3,500 |
3,220 |
| 286 |
Early GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut coffee table/bench with slab top and
turned legs. Provenanc available. Unmarked. 14" x 96" x 19" |
4,000 |
4,025 |
| 287 |
Rare and early GEORGE NAKASHIMA walnut dining table with one free edge
and single, ovoid drop-leaf, on flaring dowel legs. (Commissioned by the
owner from Nakashima in 1960, this example demonstrates his holistic,
"half-egg theory" design approach, which aims at eradicating "dead"
conversation spots in the seating arrangement). Unmarked. Fully extended:
28 3/4" x 62 1/2" x 59 1/4" |
5,500 |
5,750 |
| 288 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA cherry lounge chair with spindled back and tapering
dowel legs, complete with original fabric cushions in assorted colors (not
pictured). Unmarked, provenance available. Each: 30" x 23 3/4" x 30 1/2" |
1,500 |
2,530 |
| 289 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA armless settee with spindled back on outset dowel
legs, complete with original green fabric-upholstered cushions (not
pictured). Unmarked, provenance available. 30 3/4" x 72" x 31" |
2,500 |
6,900 |
| 290 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA cherry lounge chair with spindled back and tapering
dowel legs, complete with original fabric cushions in assorted colors (not
pictured). Unmarked, provenance available. Each: 30" x 23 3/4" x 30 1/2" |
1,500 |
3,335 |
| 291 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA cherry lounge chair, en suite with preceding.
Unmarked, provenance available. Each: 30" x 23 3/4" x 30 1/2" |
1,500 |
2,990 |
| 292 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA cherry lounge chair, en suite with above. Unmarked,
provenance available. 30" x 23" x 30 1/2" |
1,500 |
2,875 |
| 293 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA cherry lounge chair, en suite with above. Unmarked,
provenance available. Each: 30" x 23 3/4" x 30 1/2" |
1,500 |
2,990 |
| 294 |
Rare GEORGE NAKASHIMA for WIDDICOMB walnut-veneer china cabinet, with
glass doors over shelves over a trapezoidal top, two cabinet doors with
spindled panels, and interior drawers and shelves. (The only example of
this form we have seen). Minor veneer loss. Widdicomb label. 62" x 68" x
21 1/2" |
2,000 |
3,220 |
| 295 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA for WIDDICOMB walnut-veneer dining table with
rectangular top mortised to dowel legs with through-tenon and keys.
Widdicomb label, stenciled SUNDRA. 28" x 71" x 40" |
900 |
1,150 |
| 296 |
Four GEORGE NAKASHIMA for WIDDICOMB walnut spindle-back side chairs,
each with saddle seat and flaring dowel legs. One with GEORGE NAKASHIMA
brand, stenciled SUNDRA. 35 1/2" x 18 1/2" x 19" |
2,000 |
4,025 |
| 297 |
"The Boston Project," a coffee table by THOMAS HUCKER, 1990s, with
four cast bronze interlocking stone-shaped forms, lit from within, set on
a black lacquered wood platform with riverstones. Artist signed. 19" x 45"
x 45" |
3,000 |
3,738 |
| 298 |
Fine BRUCE VOLZ tall case clock, 1984, of wenge and dyed exotic wood
veneer, the face and case inlaid with mother-of-pearl, abalone, egg-shell
mosaic and brass with black enameled hands, with five interior drawers and
adjustable shelves. Movement needs rebuilding. Signed and dated 1984. 83"
x 17" x 12" |
2,500 |
4,313 |
| 299 |
HERBERT GEORGE pop-art sculpture with interlocking biomorphic forms
enameled in yellow and white, on a gray-enameled wooden base, on casters.
(From the Estate of Lowell Nesbitt.) Signed Herbert George/5169. Overall:
51" x 48" x 30" |
1,500 |
863 |
| 300 |
ROBERT VENTURI for KNOLL bird's eye maple-veneer console table with
overhanging rectangular top on cabriole-shaped legs. Unmarked. 29" x 82" x
24 1/4" |
1,500 |
3,738 |
| 301 |
ALBRIZZI acrylic coffee table with brown block top over a clear base.
Unmarked. 16" x 36" |
800 |
460 |
| 302 |
FLORENCE KNOLL for KNOLL "Parallel Bar" three-seat sofa, upholstered
in ? tufted wool. Unmarked. 31" x 85" x 29" |
1,500 |
1,840 |
| 303 |
Rare and unusual ALPHONSE MATTIA "Racoon" bench/coffee table of black
and white enameled wood. Unmarked. 21" x 90" x 20 1/2" |
3,000 |
4,888 |
| 304 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA for WIDDICOMB East Indian laurel eight-drawer chest
with overhanging trapezoidal top, and brass-lined recessed pulls, on
angled V-shaped legs. A few chips to front corners. Branded George
Nakashima, and Widdicomb fabric label. 32" x 72" x 21" |
1,500 |
2,530 |
| 305 |
GEORGE NAKASHIMA for WIDDICOMB East Indian laurel four-drawer chest,
en suite with preceding. A few small chips to corners. Branded George
Nakashima, and Widdicomb fabric label. 32" x 44 1/2" x 22 1/4" |
1,200 |
4,025 |
| 307 |
Modern rectangular dining table, mid 20th C., with mahogany top on
brushed chrome ribbon base and mahogany supports. Original finish.
Unmarked. 28 1/4" x 72" x 30" |
1,500 |
2,990 |
| 308 |
NORMAN BEL GEDDES for SIMMONS enameled metal mirrored vanity with
bench, in butter yellow and black. Re-enameled bench, some finish losses,
crack to mirror. Marked with Simmons label. Desk: 40" x 50 3/4" x 17 1/2",
bench: 15 1/4" x 20" x 14" |
700 |
575 |
| 312 |
French post office desk, c. 1964, a tan enameled metal table with
attached seat and sliding top partition with open shelves and cubicles.
Some enamel loss. Stamped 1964, for Post Office purposes. 80" x 39 3/4" x
35 1/2" |
2,000 |
2,990 |
| 313 |
Fine Art Deco wrought-iron wall-mounted console table with strap frame
and supports and applied gold enameled trim under a polished granite top.
Unmarked. 36" x 55" x 12" |
2,750 |
4,025 |
| 315 |
Rare WARREN McARTHUR aircraft seat of tubular steel with riveted steel
seat, and channeled leather back cushion, painted brown. Some paint loss.
Blue Warren McArthur label, and Warren McArthur Inspection stamp. 35 1/2"
x 20" x 18" |
600 |
1,610 |
| 316 |
Fine and rare WARREN McARTHUR tubular steel floor lamp from the lobby
of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, c. 1927-28, with four tubes intersecting
three X-shaped splays, and mounted on four faceted block feet. Original
finish. Unmarked. 68" x 14" |
2,100 |
2,070 |
| 317 |
Fine and unusual WARREN McARTHUR armchair with padded armrests and
continuous-form seat upholstered in vintage KNOLL green fabric, on a
tubular aluminum base with circular connectors. Unmarked. 36" x 24 3/4" x
27 1/2" |
2,500 |
1,610 |
| 318 |
Oval burlwood two-tier table with brushed chrome legs and supports.
Metal tag bears the number 231. 26 3/4" x 24" x 14 1/4" |
600 |
633 |
| 319 |
Fine and unusual GILBERT ROHDE for TROY SUNSHADE black lacquered
double-pedestal desk, with leather writing surface and seven drawers on a
tubular chrome frame, complete with matching "Z" chair. Pitting to chrome,
tear to seat. Unmarked. Desk: 30 1/4" x 42" x 20", chair: 30 1/2" x 20
1/2" x 22" |
1,500 |
4,600 |
| 320 |
Pair of GILBERT ROHDE for HERMAN MILLER end tables with two-tone
walnut veneer and drawers with threaded knobs. Minor scratches and veneer
chips. Stenciled #5263 on bottom. 20 1/4" x 14" x 30" |
800 |
690 |
| 322 |
French tubular iron coat-rack with black enameled finish, upper shelf,
and curvilinear sides with red enameled wooden ball finials. Unmarked. 70"
x 54 1/2" x 23 1/4" |
1,000 |
575 |
| 323 |
HOWELL five-piece dinette set, c.1948, with oval table topped with
linen-printed turquoise formica, and four chairs covered in original
turquoise vinyl, all with "Chromesteel" frames. Unusually pristine
condition. One chair with original hang tag, all chairs with The Howell
Comapany, St. Charles, Il. cloth tags. Table: 29 1/2" x 48" x 30" |
600 |
1,725 |
| 324 |
Two GILBERT ROHDE for TROY SUNSHADE two-tiered formica end tables, one
red and one black, on tubular bright chrome legs. Unusually pristine
condition. Unmarked. 26" x 24" x 24" and 22" x 18" x 26" |
800 |
863 |
| 325 |
GILBERT ROHDE for TROY SUNSHADE springer chair with chrome frame,
wooden armrests and mottled beige vinyl cushions. Unusually pristine
condition. Unmarked. 37 1/2" x 29" x 22" |
400 |
633 |
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