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Selected Provenance Steuben Crystal Collection from a New England Gentleman Picasso Pottery from a New England Institution Ceramic Tiles: A Selection from a New York Collection George Nakashima from Connecticut and Massachusetts Collectors Sculpture from the Estate of Mary Newman Lighting from a New York State Collection Private Collections from New York, Florida, Massachusetts, and Vermont
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1 Chelsea Keramics Pottery Vase Glazed ceramic Chelsea, Massachusetts, c. 1885 Cylindrical form in glossy blue glaze with raised panels of stylized flowers, impressed CKAW mark, approx. ht. 8 in. $300-500
2A Tri-part Pottery Tile Hunting Dog Scene Glazed ceramic Possibly American Encaustic Tile Co. Late 19th/early 20th century Three tiles form two dogs catching scent and pointing in a glossy blue glaze landscape, minor edge nicks, age-typical wear, each 6 x 6 in. $250-350
2 Four J.G. & J.F. Low Seasonal Portrait Tiles Glazed ceramic Chelsea, Massachusetts, 1885 Including Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, in shades of teal green glaze colors, all marked J. & J.F. Low Art Tile Works, Chelsea, Massachusetts, Copyright by J.G. & J.F. Low 1885, some crazing, ht. 6, wd. 4 3/8 in. $300-500
3 Three J. & J.G. Low Pottery Trivets Glazed ceramic, metal Chelsea, Massachusetts, 1880s Glazed ceramic, metal Comprised of a blue glazed portrait tile in the round with silver-plate Taunton, Massachusetts, manufactured frame; a female portrait tile in teal glaze in the round with a silver-plate frame with decorated edge, Boston, Massachusetts, some crazing; and a square tile with geometric and petal decoration in blue glaze with faux bamboo silver-plate metal border, tile marked copyright 1881, all marked J. & J.G. Low on reverse, respective dia. 6 1/4, 6 1/4, 6 1/2 in. $300-350
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4 Two J. & J.G. Low Decorated Tiles Glazed ceramic Chelsea, Massachusetts, 1882, 1881 Large tile with modeled birds in deep blue glaze and a square tile in the Aesthetic manner with insect and bamboo, marked from The Collection of Barbara White Morse The Maine Low Art Tile Lady 1887 Low Catalogue number Plate XIII Number 628, corner nick, both marked J.G. Low Chelsea, Mass. U.S.A., respective dia. 8 3/8, 6 1/8 in. $200-300
5 J. & J.G. Low Art Scenic Pottery Tile Glazed ceramic Chelsea, Massachusetts, late 19th century Woodland scene with young children playing one playing the flute in blue glossy glaze, framed, impressed pottery mark on reverse, sight size 14 3/8 x 10 3/4 in. $250-350 6 American Encaustic Tile Co. Peacock Pottery Tile Glazed ceramic New York, Zanesville Ohio, late 19th century Decorated with a peacock on a branch in shaded olive green glaze, marked American Encaustic Tiling Co. Limited Works Zanesville, New York, some crazing, in oak frame, tile ht. 12, wd. 6, frame 13 3/8, wd. 7 3/8 in. $300-350
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7 J.G. & J.F. Low Art Tile Works Portrait Tiles Glazed ceramic Chelsea, Massachusetts, 1885 Comprised of Cordelia: “What shall Cordelia Do Love and Be Silent”; Lear: “Blow Winds And Crack Your Cheeks Race Blow”; Hamlet: “To Be Or Not To Be”; and Portia: “The Quality Of Mercy is Not Straind”; in green and pale blue glaze colors, all with pottery mark and date, some crazing, ht. 8, wd. 4 3/4 in. $250-350 8 American Encaustic Tiling Co. Pottery Dish Glazed earthenware Zanesville, Ohio, early 20th century In green glaze with a figural line wrapped around edge, Aetco impressed monogram in front and on base, buff-colored clay, ht. 3 1/4, dia. 5 in. $200-300 9 Six J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works Glazed pottery Chelsea, Massachusetts, 1882 All square form decorated with a floral ground in a teal glaze, marked J. & J.G. Low Patent Art Tile Works, Chelsea, Mass. U.S.A., copyright 1882 by J.G. Low, dia. 6 3/8 in. $250-350
10 Two Minton Figural Pottery Tiles Glazed ceramic England, c. 1900 Each depicting female figures in a garden surround both carrying baskets with cherubs in mossy green glaze, impressed Minton, some edge nicks consistent with use and age, ht. 17 3/4 in. $500-600
11 American Encaustic Co. Bat Tile Glazed pottery Zanesville Ohio, early 20th century Low relief decoration of bats in flight in gold glaze, marked The American Encaustic Tile Co. limited, and Gem Antiques paper label, dia. 6 x 6 1/8 in. $200-250 12 O.W. Ketcham Card Holder and a Mosaic Tile Co. Pottery Turtle Art pottery Pennsylvania and Zanesville, early 20th century Card holder in the Egyptian Revival style with figural sphinx in caramel glaze, marked O.W. Ketcham Terra Cotta Works, Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania; and a turtle-form box with removable shell back in green glaze, marked with cipher Trademark The Mosaic Tile Company Zanesville, Ohio, New York, N.Y., approx. lg. 5 1/2, 4 1/2 in. $300-500
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12A Insect Decorated Pottery Tile Glazed ceramic Probably W.E.C., England, late 19th century Square form in a slightly iridescent green glaze with woven ground with a beetle and a winged insect, unmarked, dia. 8 in. $100-150 13 Decorated Marblehead Pottery Tile Glazed ceramic Marblehead, Massachusetts, early 20th century Hand-painted with two parrots flanking a basket of fruit on square form, in multicolored earth tones, dia. 5 3/4 in. $300-400
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14 Two Arts and Crafts Bentwood Stools Probably Thonet Beechwood Late 19th/early 20th century U-shape centered by an upholstered seat, each side composed of seven bentwood slats, raised on bentwood base, ht. 28, wd. 25 3/4, dp. 13 in. $400-600
15 Pair of Side Tables Design Attributed to Josef Hoffman Mahogany-finish wood Vienna, Austria, c. 1905 Circular turned wood with ball form accents, ht. 28 1/2, dia. 17 1/4 in. Note: Purchased from Frederick P. Victoria & Son LLC. $1,000-1,500
16 Two Viennese Secessionist Chairs Mahogany-finish hardwood Austria, c. 1905 Bentwood with geometric pierced backsplat, ht. 39 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000 17 Tiffany Studios Floor Lamp Bronze, art glass New York, early and late 20th century Single socket with harp on cylindrical standard with tri-foot base, marked S209, 423 Tiffany Studios, New York; with a reproduction metal shade fitted with Tiffany opalescent jewel border, unmarked, ht. 54 1/4, dia. 10 1/8, aperture 2 in. $2,200-2,500 16
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18 Art Nouveau Scuttle Copper England, early 20th century Shaped lid with relief decorated floral motifs over square base with liner, embossed stylized bud and pod decoration on sides, riveted joints, dents and wear consistent with use and age, ht. 19 1/4, dia. 13 1/2 in. $200-300 19 Tiffany Favrile Tulip Vase Art glass New York, early 20th century Gold iridescent glass with ruffled rim on ribbed body tapering toward circular base, folded base rim, base marked 9867 C L.C. TiffanyFavrile, ht. 11 1/8 in. $500-700 20 Moorcroft Pottery Hazeldene Vase Glazed ceramic England, c. 1898-1905 Decorated in a treescape in blue and green glaze with hand-painted William Moorcroft signature in green with “des” below and registration number Rdno. 397964 on base, ht. 6 in. $600-800
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21 Steuben Glass Chandelier Aurene glass, ormolu New York, early 20th century The hanging lamp with center standard in gold iridescent glass with prunts with five arms pendant each terminating in a single socket, shaded by a gold aurene shade, signed with fleur-de-lis mark, small nicks to aperture rim, from top ring ht. 23, shade aperture dia. 2 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500
24 Ormolu Mounted Art Glass Vase Attributed to Loetz Austria, early 20th century Orange glass bulbous vase with green iridescent feather decoration on exterior in a leaf and band decorated metal mount and collar, unmarked, ht. 6 3/4, dia. 5 1/2 in.
22 Bronze Table Lamp Glass, bronze Europe, early 20th century Two socket over bronze standard with shaped handle joined to circular base, fitted with a domed cased green on white glass shade, ht. 18 1/4, shade dia. 16 in. $800-1,200
24A De Vez Cameo Glass Lamp Base Art glass, metal France, 20th century Single socket set in an art glass standard cameo decorated rust colored island-scape with water, palm trees, and mountains in relief on shaded on orange to sand ground, metal mounts, ht. 9 1/4 in. $400-500
Literature: Loetz Austria 1905-1918 Glass, Walter Neuwirth, p. 102. $400-500
23 Framed Advertising Poster: Petrole Hahn pour les cheveux, Imprimerie Moullot-Marseille. “Affiche” tax stamp l.r. Lithograph on paper, 54 x 42 in. Condition: Toning, subtle creasing, not examined out of frame. $200-400
25 Hanging Lamp with Prisms Attributed to Tiffany Studios Bronze, iridescent glass New York, early 20th century Heavy bronze chain suspending bronze cap with wirework decoration with twelve iridescent green glass prisms pendant from hooks accompanied by two spare prisms with chips, ht. of fixture 12, chain 12, fixture dia. 6 1/2, each pendant lg. 5 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000
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26 Art Nouveau Chair, Probably Eugène Gaillard Walnut, leather, copper France, c. 1906 Carved crest rail over tooled leather seat and back with pierced copper ornamentation on seat side rails where they join to legs, ht. 38 1/2, wd. 22 1/2, seat dp. 22 1/4 in. Provenance: Purchased at Macklowe Gallery, New York, New York, known for handling the best quality in Art Nouveau furnishings and Tiffany lighting. $12,000-18,000
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27 Loïe Fuller François-Raoul Larche Art Nouveau Lamp Gilt-bronze France, c. 1907 The sculpture cast as the celebrated dancer within swirling drapery, bearing Soit Decauville foundry mark, numbered S771 and signed RAOUL LARCHE, wiring needs cord and plug, ht. 18 1/4 in. $12,000-15,000 28 Muller Fres Cameo Glass Vase Art glass France, 20th century Vasiform with mountainous landscape decoration marked Muller Fres Luneville in the cameo, ht. 7 3/4 in. $400-500
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29 Tiffany Favrile Candlestick Lamp Stretched ruffled rim shade, signed L.C.T. over single socket, with modified wood spacer to add height, resting on twisted and ribbed gold favrile glass base with button pontil, marked L.C.T., cloth cord, ht. 9 3/8, shade aperture 2 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
30 English Cameo Glass Vase Art glass England, early 20th century Large bottle-form vessel, matte cranberry red ground decorated with white palm fronds and bees, at the mouth, pendant lance-shaped leaves and floral sprays, unmarked, ht. 18 1/2 in. $2,200-2,800
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31 Four Emile GallĂŠ (1846-1904) Nesting Tables Walnut, specimen woods France, c. 1905 Each graduated table having a rectangular top with inlaid marquetry specimen woods depicting flora and foliate designs, one accented by a butterfly, each table with incised Emile Galle signature cross of Lorraine and Nancy, ht. 29 1/2, 28 1/2, 27 3/4, 26 5/8; wd. 22 3/4, 18 3/4, 16 1/2, 14 1/4; dp. 14 1/2, 14 1/4, 14 1/8, 13 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500 32 Cameo Glass Vase Art glass Probably Stourbridge, England, early 20th century White floral decoration cut to citron, polished pontil, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-400 33 Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Glass Vase Art glass England, early 20th century Narrow neck on bulbous body with white flowers cut to red body, marked Thomas Webb and Sons over cameo on base, ht. 9 in. $300-500
34 Daum Cameo Art Glass Vase Art glass France, 20th century Cylindrical form green foliate decoration cut to lavender gray body decorated with dragonflies with clear glass applied bodies, marked Daum Cross of Lorraine Nancy on base in glass, ht. 8 7/8, dia. 2 7/8 in. $600-800
35 Tiffany Studios Table Lamp Bronze, favrile glass New York, c. 1900 Large green damascene shade with opening for chimney on three-arm spider retrofitted font for an electrical socket on urn-form bronze base with border at top, the side engraved with a medallion and 1900, base marked Tiffany Studios New York 172, shade has long crack, marked L.C.T. at aperture, ht. 21 1/4, shade dia. 16 in. $2,000-4,000
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36 Six Tiffany Studios Desk Items Art glass, bronze New York, c. 1912 Four pieces in the grapevine pattern including calendar frame no. 930; inkwell no. 845; pen tray and paper clip both with cracked glass, clip no. 971, some with minor metalwork breaks, a pair of blotter ends, good patina, frame 3 1/2 x 4, inkwell 3; and a single Zodiac pattern bookend marked Tiffany Studios New York 1001, ht. 5 3/4 in. $500-700
39 Tiffany Studios Table Lamp Art glass, bronze New York, c. 1900 Green damascene shade over single socket within harp joined to ribbed bronze base, marked Tiffany Studios New York, 21140 with Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co. monogram, ht. 13 1/2, shade dia. 6 7/8 in.
42 Large Tiffany Blue Favrile Bowl Art glass New york, early 20th century Shaped rim over wide ribbed body, polished pontil, marked L.C.T. Favrile, age-typical wear, ht. 4, dia. 10 in. $500-700
Provenance: Descent in a Massachusetts family. $4,000-6,000
37 Four Tiffany Studios Metalwork Items Bronze New York, early 20th century Comprised of a matching letter holder no. 1812, covered box 1799, inkwell 1801, lid joint broken; and a dore plate with decorative border, no. 1737, all pieces marked Tiffany Studios, New York, some spotting, ht. 4 3/8, 1 1/2, 3, plate dia. 9 3/8 in. $400-600
40 Tiffany Studios Table Lamp Bronze, art glass Green damascene shade, marked L.C.T. Favrile, on single socket harp lightly skewed joined to ribbed base, marked Tiffany Studios New York 419, long stable heat crack, ht. 13 1/8, shade dia. 7 1/8, aperture 2 3/8 in.
43 Tiffany Gold Favrile Vase and Bowl Art glass New York, c. 1918 Cylindrical vase with button pontil, marked L.C.T. Favrile on base; and a gently lobed bowl with polished pontil and Tiffany Favrile Glass paper label, respective ht. 5 1/2, 2; dia. 3 1/8, 6 in. $300-400
38 Tiffany Bookmark Letter Rack Dore bronze New York, c. 1910 Two tier rack with embossed bookmark pattern, marked Tiffany Studios New York, 1020, ht. 5 1/2, wd. 9 1/4 in. $350-450
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Provenance: Descent in a Massachusetts family. $2,000-2,500 41 Tiffany Studios Dore Platter Bronze, shell New York, early 20th century Bronze dore circular form, the decorative border with shell inlay, marked Tiffany Studios New York 1728, five missing shell segments, bent edge, dia. 14 in. $300-500
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44 Tiffany Studios Grapevine Table Lamp Bronze, art glass New York, early 20th century Grapevine pattern shade reveals blown in green glass from inside the shade, fitted over a single socket within harp on circular ribbed base, all in verdigris patina, numbered Tiffany Studios New York, 419, ht. 13 1/2, aperture 2 1/8 in. $300-400
45 Tiffany Studios Lamp Base Bronze New York, c. 1920 Single socket with four prongs cylindrical standard on circular nouveau base, marked Tiffany Studios, New York, 322, ht. 11 1/2 in. $400-600 46 Tiffany Damascene Shade Art glass New York, c. 1912 Gold and pink favrile glass on domed shade, marked L.C.T. Favrile, aperture rim chips, ht. 5, aperture dia. 2 1/8 in. $800-1,200
47 Tiffany Studios Venetian Letter Rack and Note Holder Bronze New York, c. 1912 Two-tier letter rack 1844, the note holder numbered 1881, both marked Tiffany Studios New York, respective ht. 6 1/4, wd. 9 7/8; ht. 7 1/2, wd. 4 5/8 in. $600-800
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48 Nine Metalwork Desk Items, Including Tiffany Dore bronze, brass Tiffany Studios, New York, 1909-32 Tiffany Studios Venetian pattern blotter ends and four blotter corners marked Tiffany Studios New York 1094; non-Tiffany items include a brass stamp box and two match safes. $600-800 49 Four Tiffany Studios Nested Serving Pieces Bronze New York, c. 1910 All circular with ruffled rim, marked Tiffany Studios 1710, graduating in size, dia. 2 3/4 to 4 1/4 in. $300-500
50 Twelve-light Lily Table Lamp Bronze, art glass Made for Quezal, New York, 1901-25 Twelve sockets with gold iridescent lily-form shades signed Quezal, the stems joined to lily pad base with veined leaves, unmarked, ht. 20 3/8, base dia. 11 3/4, shade aperture dia. 1 1/8 in. $5,000-7,000
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51 Two Tiffany Gold Favrile Shades Art glass New York, c. 1918 Bulbous shoulder on slightly flared cylindrical form in quilted iridescent glass, one with L.C.T. mark, the other chipped at aperture rim, ht. 4 3/4, aperture dia. 2 1/16 in. $300-500 52 Five Decorated Shades Attributed to Steuben Art glass New York, early 20th century All matching form in iridescent green and gold pulled feather decoration, ht. 5, aperture dia. 2 1/4 in. $800-1,200 53 Pulled Feather Shade, Possibly Quezal Art glass Early 20th century Egg shape with green and gold iridescent pulled feather decoration, unmarked, ht. 8 1/4, aperture 3 1/4 in. $500-700
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54 Two Decorated Art Glass Shades 20th century Gold iridescent interior, white exterior with green iridescent lines with gold leaf decoration, unsigned, ht. 4 3/8, aperture dia. 2 3/8 in. $300-500 55 Three Art Glass Shades Art glass New York, early 20th century Two Steuben of bulbous form in pulled feather green and gold iridescent decoration with clear fleur-de-lis mark on aperture; the third taller with blurred silver foil mark and pulled feather decoration at rim, ht. 3 1/2, 3 1/2, 5 1/2, aperture dia. 2 1/8, 2 3/8 in. $500-600
56 Tiffany Favrile Vase Art glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co. New York, c. 1902 Gold iridescent decoration on opalescent body, polished pontil with L.C.T. K116 on base rim, and with paper label, ht. 5 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500
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57 Tiffany Studios Table Lamp Bronze, favrile glass New York, early 20th century Urn form top with three sockets pendant fitted with gold favrile ribbed shades marked L.C.T. Favrile, ribbed standard with petal decoration at base, marked Tiffany Studios, New York, 309, ht. 16 1/2, aperture 2 3/8 in. $6,500-7,500 58 Muller Fres Cameo Glass Table Lamp Art glass, brass Luneville, France, 20th century Reticulated cap with pineapple finial on art glass standard decorated with a waterscape with sailing vessels and windmills on shore in rust on shaded yellow and orange ground, interior lit by a single socket mounted from base, circular brass foot, glass with maker’s mark and Luneville in relief, ht. 8 1/4 in. $400-600 59 Tiffany Studios Table Lamp Patinated bronze, art glass New York, early 20th century Single socket with gold iridescent shade within harp on ribbed base, marked Tiffany Studios New York 419, shade with spurious L.C.T. mark on fitter rim, ht. 13 in. $700-800
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60 Handel Lamp Base Patinated bronze Meriden, Connecticut, early 20th century Three sockets with acorn pulls on ribbed leaf standard joined to curled leaf openwork base, felt base cloth with Handel label, ht. 23 in. $700-900 61 Mosaic Glass Table Lamp Art glass, bronze United States, early 20th century Mosaic of geometric slag glass in cream, rose, and green glass with undulating border over two sockets with acorn pulls on ribbed standard with weighted base, ht. 21 1/8, dia. 16 1/8 in. $800-1,200 62 GallĂŠ Cameo Glass Lamp Base Art glass France, 20th century Single socket on cylindrical standard to circular base decorated with blue petaled flowers with pods and leaves in relief signed Galle in the cameo, ht. 12 1/2 in. $400-500
63 Tiffany Studios Candlestick Bronze, favrile glass New York, c. 1910 Verdigris patina with seven iridescent art glass pieces mounted on bobeche, the base of leaf form, marked Tiffany Studios 1203 and with TS monogram, ht. 8, wd. 6 in. $2,500-3,500
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64 Early Gustav Stickley Sideboard Steamed oak, iron Model #901, Eastwood, New York, c. 1900 Two half drawers with original iron star pulls above cabinet doors with butterfly joint construction, thick slab sides with double key and tenon construction, all in dark finish, some stains, minor loss and seam separation, unsigned, ht. 39 1/2, wd. 50, dp. 23 in. $20,000-30,000 65 Hampshire Pottery Lamp Base Ceramic Keene, New Hampshire, c. 1912 Two sockets standard on green pottery base with bulbous top with overlapping leaves tapering then flaring to circular base, thick green glaze, white clay, unmarked, ht. 20 3/8 in. $800-1,200 66 Grueby Pottery Vase Glazed ceramic Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1905 Flared rim with modeled and tooled leaf blades in green glaze, partially obscured Grueby mark on base, ht. 7 1/2 in. $700-900
67 William J. Walley Pottery Vessel Glazed ceramic Sterling, Massachusetts, c. 1910 Wide mouth on turned bulbous body impressed WJW on base, ht. 2 3/4 in. $400-600 68 Dirk Van (1860-1933) Erp Bookends Copper California, c. 1906 Cut-out motif overlaid on hammered copper L-shape bookends, marked Dirk Van Erp with windmill, ht. 5 1/8, wd. 5 in. $500-700
69 Rookwood Pottery Monumental Vase Glazed ceramic Possibly Albert Valentien, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1982 Hand-decorated vasiform vase, one panel with owl, moon, and bats, another with crescent moon lighting a waterscape, the third with spiders accenting the ground, separated by gilt decoration with conforming decoration at neck, visible stable crack, some gilt restoration, pottery and date mark on base, ht. 22 in. $1,000-1,500
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70 Rookwood Pottery Scenic Vase Vellum glaze pottery Sallie E. Coyne, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1923 Landscape scene in blues, green, and cream with peach sunset, artist’s initial, pottery and date mark, 913D V, ht. 8 in. $300-500
73 Chest of Drawers Possibly deal and secondary woods, antler Great Britain, 20th century Rectangular top over four drawers with antler pulls, platform base with ball feet, ht. 43, wd. 44 1/2, dp. 19 1/2 in. $800-1,200
71 Arts and Crafts Tantalus Set Oak, silver-plate, glass England, 19th century Locking oak liquor cabinet with three stoppered glass decanters, silver-plate strapwork opens to reveal storage compartments, with key, approx. ht. 12 3/4, wd. 13 1/2, dp. 11 1/2 in. $1,200-1,500
74 Handel Scarlet Macaw Table Lamp Reverse-painted glass, patinated metal Painted by Henry Bedigie, Meriden, Connecticut, c. 1921 Domical shade reverse-painted with two Scarlet Macaw within a tropical foliate and floral surround, fitted with a three socket cluster on a bronzed metal base with branch detail, tree trunk, and roots on circular foot, signed HB on shade, marked Handel lamps on shade ring, and with felt tag on base.
72 Frederick Gyllenburg Arts and Crafts Candlesticks Hand-hammered copper United States, 1900-32 The pair each with cylindrical standard on a base composed of five lobes, metalworker’s mark on base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $300-500
Literature: The Handel Lamps Book by Carole Goldman Hibel, John Hibel, and John Fontaine, see p. 189, illustration 5784, for base, and p. 121, illustration 6874, for shade. $3,000-5,000
75 Handel Teroma Vase Art glass Decorated by John Bailey, Meriden, Connecticut Decorated on both sides with a treescape at sunset, one side with setting sun, signed Handel, numbered 4222, artist signature J. Bailey, ht. 8 3/4 in. $500-700 76 Handel Lamp Co. Tropical Sunset Table Lamp Patinated bronze, art glass Meriden, Connecticut, c. 1911 Domed shade, slag glass panels with metal overlay depicting a landscape with palm trees, panels at the aperture with abstracted wave pattern; lower part of base a conical form on raised feet with panels at bottom repeating wave pattern on shade, slightly swelling stem, three sockets, pierced metal cap; shade stamped Handel Pat’d No. 924457, base with molded mark Handel, ht. 23 1/2, shade dia. 20 in. $2,500-3,500
77 Handel Metal Overlay Table Lamp Slag glass, patinated metal Meriden, Connecticut, c. 1912 Seven caramel slag glass panels with green tree lined landscape on lower panels, marked Handel Lamps on rim, fitted with a two socket cluster with acorn pulls, ribbed patinated metal base, stamped Handel, ht. 21 1/2, shade dia. 17 3/4 in. Literature: The Handel Lamps Book by Carole Goldman Hibel, John Hibel, and John Fontaine, see p. 60, bottom left illustration, for shade, p. 43, bottom left illustration, for base. $1,500-2,000 78 Trent Tile Co. Six Deer Pottery Tiles Glazed earthenware Trenton, New Jersey, c. 1900 Three tiles on the vertical depict a stag, the other three on a vertical a doe browsing with a fawn at her feet all in forest green glaze colors, marked Trent in raised letters on back, each approx. 6, ht. of three on the vertical 18 1/2 in. $300-500
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79 Three Arreguipa Pottery Items Glazed earthenware Marin County, California, 1912 Small vase in brown glaze, a low bowl in brown glaze with eggplant undertones, and a blue mottled vase, ht. 3 1/4; ht. 2, dia. 6 1/2; ht. 5 1/4 in. Note: Arequipa Pottery was active from 1911 to 1918. It was established by Dr. Philip King Brown as part of the rehabilitative therapy program at a tuberculosis sanatorium. It is characterized by distinctive glaze colors and surfaces. $800-1,200 80 Sara Sax Decorated Rookwood Pottery Vase Glazed earthenware Cincinnati, Ohio, 1902 Decorated with jonquils on a sea green ground, heavy crazing, kiln pull on base, pottery and date mark, decorator’s initials, “X” mark, and numbered 938, ht. 7 3/4 in. $500-700
81 Rookwood Pottery Portrait Vase Glazed ceramic Decorated by Sturgus Lawrence, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1898 Square rim and foot on bulbous form in standard glaze decorated with a portrait of Rushing Eagle from the Sioux tribe, inscribed pottery date mark, title, and decorator on base, ht. 10 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000
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86A Arts and Crafts-style Lantern Copper, glass 20th century Square form suspended on a chain with hip roof wavy glass sides with wire grid protection, single electric socket wired with plug, ht. 16, dia. 10 1/4 in. $300-500 86B Pair of Arts and Crafts Candlesticks in the Manner of Jarvie Brass Early 20th century Each with shaped bobeche on cylindrical stem with wafer on circular base, ht. 12 in. $400-600
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87 Light Screen Attributed to Frank Lloyd Wright Glass, metal, wood Attributed to the Oscar Steffens House, Chicago, Illinois, c. 1909 Comprising geometric motifs of clear colored and colorless glass, patinated metal cames, later frame, unsigned, ht. 30, wd. 16 1/4 in. Provenance: A Massachusetts estate.
82 Tiffany Studios Three-light Lily Lamp Bronze, art glass New York, early and late 20th century Three sockets on adjustable standard joined to circular ribbed base marked Tiffany Studios New York 309; the ribbed gold iridescent lilyform shades are copies made by Zephyr, lamp ht. 23, aperture 1 in. $2,000-3,000
84 Five Marblehead Pottery Vases Glazed earthenware Marblehead, Massachusetts, early 20th century Including three in blue, one in brown and a gray matte glaze vase, all with impressed ship mark, respective ht. 3 1/3, 3 7/8, 4 1/8, 5 3/8, 7 1/8 in. $250-350
83 Three Hampshire Vases and a Van Briggle Pottery Vase Glazed earthenware Keene, New Hampshire, c. 1916; Colorado Hampshire comprised of a green glazed vase and two mottled blue vases; and a small moth decorated Van Briggle vase in green glaze, all with pottery marks on base, respective ht. 4 1/4, 6 3/4, 7 5/8, and 3 in. $350-450
85 L. & J.G. Stickley Rocking Chair Oak, leather Fayetteville, New York, c. 1912 Armless rocker with two vertical slats over leather seat, with red Handcraft mark, seat wear, ht. 32 3/4, seat ht. 16 in. $150-250
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86 Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts Child’s Rocking Chair Oak, leather New York, c. 1912 Three horizontal back slats over flat arms, leather seat, marked with red joiner’s compass and Stickley on rail, heavy wear to seat, ht. 24, seat ht. 11 1/2 in. $200-300
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Note: The design for the window was documented in April 1963, just before the destruction of the Steffens residence. Architects R. Gardner and J. William Rudd recorded precise measurements for The National Park Historic American Building survey, 1963. $5,000-7,000 88 Steuben Gold Aurene Perfume Art glass Corning, New York, early 20th century Cylindrical form with etched decoration at base, fitted with an atomizer, polished pontil, ht. 9 in. $200-250 89 Art Nouveau Silver Mounted Vase, Possibly Loetz Silver, art glass Austria, c. 1900 Pinched silver rim with trailing floral decoration on shoulder, purple to gold patterned iridescent tapering glass body, polished pontil, marked 2/452, ht. 7 in. $800-1,200
90 GallĂŠ Cameo Glass Vase Art glass France, early 20th century Red glass with berry and leaf decoration in cameo on small bulbous form with narrow mouth, signed Galle in the cameo, ht. 3 1/4 in. $400-600 91 Tiffany Favrile Decorated Glass Vase Art glass Tiffany Decorating Co., New York, c. 1900 Hand-blown gourd-shape form with pulled feather gold iridescence, polished pontil, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company paper label, numbered T3852 on base, ht. 8 in. $1,000-1,500 92 Quezal Decorated Bowl Art glass Queens, New York, c. 1907 Gold iridescent ruffled rim with pulled feather decoration on rim exterior and base, polished pontil, signed Quezal 10, ht. 4, dia. 8 1/2 in. $300-500 93 Karl Kipp (1882-1954) Buttress Vase Copper East Aurora, New York, c. 1912 Secessionist influenced cylindrical form with hammered texture and rectangular stitched line square panel detail, supported by three buttresses, marked with KK on base, ht. 7 5/8 in. $800-1,200
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94 Gustav Stickley Metalwork Vase Copper New York, c. 1910 Flared rim on large cylindrical form with hammered surface, joiner’s compass mark on base, ht. 10 3/4 in. $800-1,200 95 Two Pair of Roycroft Candle Sconces Copper East Aurora, New York A pair with heat shields over backplate and a pair with spade-shaped backplates, each with single candle socket, and all with hammered finish, Roycroft mark, respective ht. 8 3/4, 8 1/2 in. $200-250
96 Georg Jensen Samovar Sterling silver, ebony Design 159, designed in 1912 by Georg Jensen, c. 1930 Lobed pot with ebony handle, conforming heat unit on openwork and beaded stand, marked Georg Jensen surmounted by crown and GI925S, 159, ht. 12 in. $6,000-8,000
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97 Georg Jensen Silver Tray Sterling silver Denmark, 1925-32 Oval form with rope-turned handles, relief decoration, marked sterling, Georg Jensen with crown, 159B, Gi 925 in a beaded oval, Denmark, lg. 26 1/4, wd. 15 1/4 in., approx. 83.0 troy oz. $3,000-5,000 98 Georg Jensen Pitcher Sterling silver United States Crimped rim raised on four scalloped to hoof feet, marked Georg Jensen Inc., U.S.A. Sterling, ht. 4 in., approx. 5.0 troy oz. $200-225 99 Georg Jensen Salt and Pepper Shakers Sterling silver Designed by Soren Georg Jensen, Denmark, post-1945 Marked Dessin SGJ, Denmark Sterling, Georg Jensen in a beaded oval 965, ht. 3 in., approx. 5.0 troy oz. $400-600
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100 Georg Jensen Coffeepot, Creamer, and Sugar Bowl Sterling silver Denmark, 1933-44 Coffeepot with wood handle, stable split, base numbered 456, cream pitcher numbered 32A, open sugar bowl numbered 32B, some minor dents, all marked GJ in a rectangle, Sterling, Denmark, ht. 9 1/2, 3 3/4, 2 1/2 in., approx. 23.0 troy oz. total weight without handle, coffeepot with handle 19.0 troy oz. $2,500-3,500 101 Georg Jensen Silver Creamer and Sugar Sterling silver Denmark, 1925-32 Handled and hand-hammered pitcher with pod ornamentation, sugar also hammered with double loop handles, both marked Georg Jensen with a crown, Sterling, Denmark GI 925, and respectively numbered 180, 37?, wt. approx. 11.0 troy oz. $500-800 102 Georg Jensen Footed Dish Sterling silver Denmark, post-1945 Bowl raised on openwork leaf and stem joined to stepped circular foot, lightly hammered exterior, marked Georg Jensen in a beaded oval, 17 A Denmark, Sterling, approx. 6.5 troy oz., ht. 4 1/8 in. $300-500
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103 Georg Jensen Silver Compote Sterling silver Denmark, 1925-30 Flared bowl hung with grape clusters, on a spiral stem with more grape clusters, set on a circular foot, stamped marks: Denmark, Georg Jensen in oval of dots with crown, 263B. GI 925 S in circle of dots, Sterling, ht. 7 1/4 in., approx. 18.0 troy oz. $700-900 104 Two Arts and Crafts Kalo Silver Serving Pieces Sterling silver Chicago, Illinois, 1901-11 Long hammered handle with notched tip and monogram, both with heart-shape bowls, one pierced, both marked Sterling Kalo H322, lg. 10 1/4 in., approx. 6.0 troy oz. $200-250 105 Frederick Stark International Silver Flatware Sterling silver, stainless steel Design introduced in 1934 Continental pattern, comprised of twelve dinner knives, twelve dessert forks, twelve dinner forks, twelve butter knives, twelve teaspoons, twelve soupspoons, two sugar shells, a ladle, two serving forks, two serving spoons, marked International sterling, dinner knives with stainless blades, weighable silver 116.0 troy oz., excludes dinner knives. $1,500-2,500
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106 International Sugar Tongs Sterling silver Royal Danish pattern, lg. 4 1/4 in., approx. 1.5 troy oz. $75-125 107 Arthur Stone Silver Flatware Sterling silver Silversmith probably George Blanchard, Massachusetts, c. 1909 Comprised of twenty-three pieces including two ladles, ten spoons, ten cocktail forks, and a small serving spoon, all with curved tip and monogrammed, silversmith’s mark sterling and B for Blanchard (Billings also used a B mark), approx. 28.0 troy oz. $250-350 108 Arthur Stone Small Porringer Sterling silver Massachusetts, early 20th century Hand-hammered bowl with raised clover in center of bowl, and pierced cloverleaf handle marked A Stone with hammer, Sterling, ht. 1 1/4, dia. 4 1/2 in., approx. 4.0 troy oz. $100-150
109 Franz Hingelberg Silver Thread Flatware Service Sterling silver, stainless steel Denmark, mid-20th century Twenty-three teaspoons, twelve soupspoons, three demitasse spoons, twenty-one salad/ dessert forks, twelve dinner forks, eight seafood forks, seven butter knives, thirteen dinner knives, and five serving pieces including two serving spoons, knife, ladle and pie/cake server, wear, approx. 152.0 troy oz. weighable silver, not including dinner knives which have stainless blades. $2,000-3,000
110 Christofle Coffee and Tea Service Gallia metal, wood France, 1935-83 Coffeepot, teapot, covered sugar, cream pitcher, and tray, simple bulbous forms on low circular foot, the covers with cushion finials, loop handles on sugar with central shell decoration, tray monogrammed, stamped marks: Gallia with rooster France OC mark Prod. Christofle, ht. 9 to 4 1/2, tray 24 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. $300-400
111 Los Castillo Parrot Pitcher Silver-plate, stone inlay, brass Mexico, c. 1962 Blue and green inlaid handle in parrot form with brass beak, losses to stone, on silverplate hammered pitcher, Los Castillo mark no. 388, Plateado, Mexico, further markings not distinguishable, ht. 10 3/8 in. $600-800 112 Los Castillo Handled Tray Silver-plate, stone Mexico, c. 1962 Handle set in a mosaic of blue green stone on silver-plate amorphic shape dish, Los Castillo mark TA-01, Hecho en Mexico, Plateado, 250, ht. 3 1/4, lg. 8 1/4, wd. 5 3/4 in. $200-250
113 Rene Lalique Art Deco Cigales Candy Box Art glass Marcilhac no. 44, France, design date 1921, discontinued in 1947 Round opalescent press molded glass cover with crickets on purple cloth covered box, glass marked R. Lalique, France, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 10 in. $1,000-1,500
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114 Lalique Nemours Bowl Art glass France, 20th century Molded opalescent glass bands of flowers, marked Lalique on base, ht. 4 1/4, dia. 9 7/8 in. $500-700 115 R. Lalique Domremy or Chardons Vase Art glass France, design created 1927 Mold-blown baluster-form vase in opalescent glass decorated with thistle flowers and leaves, molded mark R. Lalique, ht. 8 1/4 in. $600-800 116 R. Lalique Guirlandes Vase Art glass France, design created 1935 Mold-blown conical-form vase in opalescent and clear glass decorated with intersecting faceted raised waves, acid-etched mark R. Lalique France, chips to base, ht. 8 1/4 in. $250-350 117 Lalique Martinet Vase Art glass France, late 20th century Molded cylindrical vase decorated in high relief with birds on the wing, incised mark Lalique R in circle France, Lalique sticker at rim, ht. 9 3/4 in. $200-300
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118 Venetian Glass Mirror Italy, c. 1935 Rectangular form with lattice border accented by aventurine rosettes, ht. 39 1/2, wd. 29 1/2 in. Provenance: Purchased from Bernd Goeckler Antiques, New York. $2,000-2,500 119 Art Deco Ceiling Fixture Gilt-metal, glass 20th century Dish-shaped frosted glass diffuser decorated with six molded panels of stylized lunaria branches suspended from three gilt-metal “ropes,” round canopy, three candelabra based sockets, dia. 15 7/8, drop 22 in. $300-500 120 Pair of Decorative Table Lamps Silvered mirror glass Italy, 1960s Ribbed silver glass, ht. 32 1/2 in. Provenance: Purchased from Robert Altman, New York. $600-800
121 Art Deco Console Table Walnut Made by Angelo Magnoni, Milan, Italy, 1920s In the neoclassical style with a rectangular top over three urn-shaped supports, ht. 32 1/4, lg. 73, dp. 23 in. 125 (4)
Provenance: Purchased from Galerie Patrice Bellanger Sarl, Paris, France. $2,000-3,000 122 Four Jansen-style Club Chairs Wood, upholstery France, 20th century Cream-colored upholstered seat and back with brass tack edging raised on turned legs in antique stained white finish, ht. 33 5/8, wd. 29, dp. 29 in. $2,000-2,500 123 Maison Jansen Coffee Table Gilt-metal, glass France, c. 1940 Gilt-metal base with cross-stretcher, later glass top, ht. 17 1/2, lg. 57 1/2, wd. 34 in. Provenance: Purchased from Jourdan Antiques, New York. $1,000-1,200
124 Jansen Occasional Table Glass, gilt-metal France, 20th century Circular glass top on three hammered and gilded legs, ht. 17 1/4, dia. 16 5/8 in. $400-600
125 Samuel Bernard Schaeffer (American, 20th Century) Four Photographs of Female Nudes Signed “Samuel Bernard Schaeffer” l.r. Gelatin silver prints, sight size 10 x 7 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frames. $1,200-2,000
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132 Gorham Art Deco Cigarette Case Sterling silver, leather Tooled chevron design on lid, maker’s mark on case, fitted into a red leather sleeve marked Black Starr and Gorham, wear to leather, 3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. $200-225
133 M. LeVerrier (1891-1973) Art Deco Monkey Lamp Cast metal, stone In the form of a monkey holding a lantern, looking, listening and whispering-the antithesis of the three wise monkeys (see no evil, hear, no evil, speak no evil), green patina, signed M. LeVerrier, raised on a green marble plinth, wired with a 6-volt voltage converter with 12volt bulb, ht. 6 1/2 in. $1,200-1,500
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126 Art Deco Dominique Club Chair Mahogany, leather Andre Domin (1883-1962) and Marcel Genevierte (1875-1976), France Mahogany armrests and supports, upholstered in tan-hued leather, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 32 3/4, dp. 34 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500
129 Modernist French Pedestal Clear plastic, brass, stainless steel France, 20th century Square top over four rods capped with stainless at top and brass at base of rods joined to conforming square base, ht. 32 3/8, dia. 11 5/8 in. $800-1,200
127 Art Deco Mirror Rosewood laminate, chromed metal, glass, paint 20th century Dodecagon form accented by chrome spheres on black painted sides, rosewood laminate outer border centered by circular glass mirror with chrome border, dent, dia. 14 1/4 in. $600-800
130 Daum Vide Poche with Frog Art glass France, 20th century Pate de verre dish with green frog marked Daum Nancy, ht. 2, dia. 6 in. $500-700
128 Modernist French Pedestal Clear plastic, brass, stainless steel France, 20th century Square top over four rods capped with stainless at top and brass at base of rods joined to conforming square base, ht. 32 3/8, dia. 11 5/8 in. $800-1,200
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131 Art Deco Table Mirror Mirror glass, metal France, c. 1935 Stepped rectangular form in beveled glass with red side border and black border below with metal scroll support, the whole raised on small circular chrome feet, ht. 19 3/4, wd. 14 in. $700-900
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134 Two Chinese-inspired Armchairs Black lacquered wood, upholstery The high back and seat in white terry upholstery on black lacquer Modernist-style Chinese-inspired frames, ht. 40 1/4, wd. 19 1/4, dp. 20 in. $800-1,200 135 Albert Marionnet Decorated Bronze Box Bronze France, early 20th century Decorated in half relief with a cast bronze horse’s head on the cover of the rectangular box, verdigris patina, interior lined with wood, signed A. Marionnet, ht. 2 3/4, wd. 5 7/8, dp. 4 in. $500-700 136 Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950) The Game Signed “Louis Icart” l.r. Etching with aquatint and stencil coloring on paper, plate size 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $800-1,200 137 Art Deco Hand-painted Vase Porcelain Decoration attributed to Sheila Sutterfield Sims, 1920 Celadon green interior, the exterior in dark green with gilt decorated panels of flowers and birds, signed Sims and dated, accompanied by a wood mount, ht. 15 1/8 in. $300-500
137A Clarice Cliff Bizarre Bowl and Two Teapots Pottery Newport Pottery, England, 1930s All hand-painted, including a square bowl, and two teapots, some paint wear and inpainting, all marked Bizarre by Clarice Cliff and Newport Pottery England, teapots marked Registration Applied For, respective ht. 2 1/4, dia. 9 1/4, ht. 5 3/4, 4 3/4 in. $800-1,200
138 Two Gilbert Poillerat Occasional Tables Marble, iron France, c. 1945 Circular marble top on shaped black iron and dore patinated base, ht. 23 1/4, dia. 11 1/4 in. Provenance: Purchased from Doris Leslie Blau, New York. Literature: Gilbert Poillerat maitre ferronier, p. 86, for illustrated example. $4,000-6,000 138
139 Two Art Deco End Tables in the Manner of Poillerat Glass, iron, gilt France, c. 1945 Rectangular glass top inset into black iron frame with mirror glass border over lower conforming shelf legs with banded and gilt leaf ornament, ht. 24, lg. 27, dp. 12 1/4 in. $1,200-1,800 140 Two French Modernist Wall Sconces Stainless steel, glass France, 20th century Demilune stainless steel shade fitted with a single socket with six-glass-panel pendant that carries the light, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 16 in. $800-1,200 141 Louis Vuitton Hard-shell Trunk France, c. 1900-30 Brown monogrammed canvas-wrapped square case, with Louis Vuitton woven into the straps, monogram ASG in red, age-typical wear, locked, ht. 12 1/2, wd. 24, dp. 24 in. $1,500-2,500 142 Four Bronze Letters “WISH� 20th century Full forms in verdigris finish, each ht. 10 in. $200-300
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143 Coffee Table Designed by Andre Domin and Marcel Genevriere Parchment, glass Dominique, France, c. 1935 Rectangular top with opaline glass top, ht. 18 1/2, wd. 35 1/2, dp. 16 in. Literature: Mobilier & Decoration, 1937 and 1939. $1,000-1,200
144 Industrial Design Desk Steel France, c. 1940 Rectangular top over two banks of drawers on plinth base, accompanied by a swivel office chair with aluminum frame, desk ht. 30, wd. 74, dp. 34 3/4; chair ht. 30 in. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner from Sentimento Antiques, New York. $1,000-1,200
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147 Pair of Rookwood Pottery Art Deco Bookends Glazed ceramic Cincinnati, Ohio, 1927 Each featuring a rook sitting on an open book with flowers in glossy glaze, marked with pottery and date mark, ht. 6 1/2, wd. 6 in. $500-700
148 Pair of Art Deco-style Torchieres Molded composite material, paint France, 20th century Each in the form of an upright palm tree with rock formation at circular base, painted white finish, fitted with a three-way socket, ht. 72 in. $5,000-7,000 149 Modernist Low Table and a Cart Steel, glass Europe, 20th century Rectangular top table with glass insert on polished steel saber legs with X-stretcher, possibly Jansen, and a two-tiered cart with glass shelves, respective ht. 19 1/4, 23 1/4, lg. 17, 20, dp. 10 7/8, 12 1/4 in. $300-500 148
150 Pair of Art Deco Andirons Attributed to Raymond Subes Gilt-iron France, c. 1930 Chenets with a gilded S-form front piece ending in scrolls attached by a gilded iron bracket to an iron foot, ht. 12 3/4, dp. 22 1/2 in. Provenance: Purchased from Bern Goeckler Antiques, New York. $2,500-3,500
151 Steuben Great Koala and Child Koala Crystal Design by Lloyd Atkins, Madigan no. 8268 and 5006, Corning, New York Both full-body form in colorless glass, signed Steuben, respective ht. 8, 5 3/4 in.
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145 Adolphe Cassandre (Russian/American, 1901-1968) Poster Normandie Signed and dated “A.M. Cassandre ‘35” u.r. Color lithograph, 38 x 23 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $500-700
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146 Art Deco Pierrot Table Lamp Alabaster, patinated metal, resin Europe, 20th century Domed shade over single-socket pillar standard with patinated figure in red clothing standing on square base, ht. 17 1/4 in. $100-200
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Note: The production run was short on these items in the 60s and 70s, making items in good condition difficult to find. $1,200-1,500 152 Steuben Rabbit Crystal Designed by John Dreves in 1942, Madigan no. 7911, Corning, New York Colorless rabbit form, marked Steuben, ht. 3 3/4, lg. 3 in. $150-250
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160 Steuben Great Pheasant Crystal Lloyd Atkins, 1970, Madigan no. 8243, Corning, New York Colorless pheasant in flight, marked Steuben, ht. 7, lg. 15 1/4 in. $800-1,000
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153 Steuben Pig Crystal Design by Paul Schulze in 1964, Madigan no. 8145, Corning, New York Colorless glass form, marked Steuben, ht. 3 1/2, lg. 3 5/8 in. $150-250 154 Steuben Hippopotamus Crystal Design by Lloyd Atkins in 1980, Madigan no. 8400, Corning, New York Colorless glass form, signed Steuben, ht. 3, lg. 6 1/4 in. $300-400
155 Steuben Large Dinosaur Crystal Designed by James Houston in 1964, Madigan no. 8135, Corning, New York Colorless glass full-body form, signed Steuben, ht. 7 1/4, lg. 12 3/4 in. $600-800
156 Steuben Gold Butterfly on Mushroom Crystal, gold Design by James Houston in 1964, Madigan no. 1001, Corning, New York 18kt gold butterfly rests on a colorless glass mushroom internally decorated with trapped bubbles, signed Steuben, ht. 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000 157 Steuben Mottled Mushroom Crystal Design by Peter Yenawine in 1971, Madigan no. 8264, Corning, New York Colorless glass form with mottling, signed Steuben, ht. 3 1/2 in. $150-250 158 Steuben Narrow Mottled Mushroom Crystal Design by Peter Yenawine in 1971, Madigan no. 8265, Corning, New York Colorless glass form with mottling, ht. 6 3/8 in. $400-500
161 Steuben Golden Butterfly Crystal, gold Design by James Houston in 1964, Madigan no. 1001, Corning, New York The glass body rests on an 18kt gold frame, signed Steuben on base, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 3 in. Note: Design was discontinued in 1976. $800-1,000 162 Rare Standing Rabbit Crystal Design by Lloyd Atkins in 1975, Madigan no. 8317, Corning, New York Sleek colorless glass form, signed Steuben, ht. 7 7/8 in. $200-400 163 Steuben Eagle Decanter Crystal Madigan no. 8276, Corning, New York Eagle on ball finial in colorless glass set in square decanter with shaped sides, marked Steuben, ht. 10 3/8 in. $200-400
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164 Steuben Two-handled Trophy Urn Crystal Design by David Hills, Madigan no. 8019, Corning, New York Teardrop finial on lid, two handled urn, pedestal with knob, circular foot with polished pontil, marked Steuben, ht. 11 1/4 in. $200-400 165 Steuben Crown Paperweight Crystal Design by Lloyd Atkins in 1965, Madigan no. 8138, Corning, New York Colorless glass crown form, marked Steuben, ht. 3 7/8 in. $150-250
166 Steuben Tall Flamingo with Tourmaline Eyes Crystal Madigan no. 9042, Corning, New York Colorless glass form with pink eyes, signed Steuben, ht. 20 in. $600-800
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167 Steuben Cat with Tourmaline Eyes Crystal Design by Donald Pollard in 1973, Madigan no. 8274, Corning, New York Colorless glass form with green eyes, signed Steuben, ht. 4 1/8, lg. 4 9/16 in. $200-400
170 Steuben Large Polar Bear Crystal Madigan no. 8568, Corning, New York Colorless glass form, signed Steuben, approx. ht. 4 7/8, lg. 7 in. $300-400
168 Steuben Seahorse Crystal Design by Donald Pollard in 1976, Madigan no. 8340, Corning, New York Colorless glass form, signed Steuben, ht. 6 3/4, wd. 7 in. $300-400
171 Pier Hein for Fritz Hansen Elliptical Table White laminate, steel Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1968 Elliptical white laminate top on four branching steel rod legs, designer’s and manufacturer’s labels, ht. 27 3/4, lg. 71, wd. 47 in.
169 Steuben Starfish Crystal Design by Paul Schulze in 1968, Madigan no. 8237, Corning, New York Colorless glass starfish, ht. 2 3/4, wd. 10 1/4 in. $600-800
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Note: Hein’s concept for this table came from an elliptical traffic pattern; the outcome of the shape allows each person a democratic position at the table. $400-600
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172 Six Jesus Gasca Globus Chairs Lacquered wood, chromed steel Manufactured by Stua, Spain Laminated back and seat in red lacquer on chromed tubular steel legs, stackable, ht. 32, wd. 19 3/4, dp. 20 3/4, seat ht. 17 3/4 in. $600-800 173 Max Bill Floor Lamp Enameled steel Switzerland, c. 1960 Upright trumpet-form shade over single socket on slender standard to circular base in white enamel finish, ht. 64 3/4 in. $300-350 174 Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman Upholstery, steel, fiberglass shell Manufactured by Knoll, United States, design date 1948, c. 1950, Black upholstery, reupholstered in 1965 by the Fouremen Upholstery Co., New York, paper label, raised on cylindrical black steel legs, ht. 35 1/2, 16, wd. 40, 25 1/2, dp. 34, 20 in. $600-800
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177 Five Hans Wegner “The” Chairs Teak, caning Manufactured by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s All with re-caned seats, one with caning on the backrest, one repaired at backrest, ht. 30, wd. 25 in.
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Provenance: Estate of Mary Newman. $3,500-5,500 178 Hans Wegner Flip-top Dining/Games Table Denmark, c. 1960 Square top folds open and spins to make it larger, can be used for multiple purposes raised on four tapered legs, the center panel when closed has a wood side and a black leather side, manufacturer and Danish control mark, some light stains, ht. 28, dia. closed 35, open to 64 in. Provenance: Estate of Mary Newman. $800-1,200
175 Two Herman Kahler Keramik Chargers Glazed ceramic Denmark, mid-20th century Both decorated in earth colored glazes depicting two different fishing scenes at the docks, potter’s mark on reverse, wire for hanging, dia. 12 1/2 in. $300-400
176 Coffee Table in the Style of Gio Ponti Glass, wood 1960s Circular glass top supported by a crossstretcher wood framework continuing to canted legs, ht. 13 3/4, dia. 32 in. $200-250
179 Two Hans Wegner “The” Chairs Teak, upholstery Denmark, c. 1957 Curvilinear back, one with tweed wool, the other with tan cloth upholstered seat, ht. 30, wd. 25 1/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Frederick H. Burkhardt, former president of Bennington College, purchased at Barnett Simons Interior Design, 28 East 57th Street, New York, in 1957. $800-1,200 180 Scandinavian Design Desk Teak Mid-20th century Rectangular top with two drawers, angular supports joined to side stretchers, tapered cylindrical legs, drawer slides replaced, ht. 28 3/4, wd. 66 1/2, dp. 31 1/2 in. Provenance: Estate of Mary Newman. $400-600 181 Sofa Attributed to Ben Thompson for Design Research Upholstery, stainless steel Rectangular form in faux suede upholstery with three cushion seat and back pillows, raised on six stainless steel legs, approx. ht. 29, wd. 89, dp. 26 1/2 in. $400-600
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182 Settee Attributed to Ben Thompson for Design Research Upholstery, stainless steel Rectangular form in faux suede upholstery with cushion seat and back pillows, raised on six stainless steel legs, approx. ht. 28 1/2, wd. 60, dp. 36 3/4 in. $300-500
183 Hans Wegner Sewing Table Teak, natural fiber Denmark, c. 1959 Features two drop-down leaves, pull-out sewing basket and drawer with dividers, storage and spindles, ht. 23 3/4, wd. 26 1/2, dp. 23 in. $1,000-1,500 184 Two Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs Denmark, c. 1960 Curvilinear crest rail with wishbone splat, papercord seat, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 21 1/2, dp. 20 in. $700-900
185 Two Axel Salto Pottery Lamps Ceramic, metal Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, c. 1950 Comprised of four vertical spheres in red (sang de boeuf) glaze, with custom shades, ht. 14 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 186 Danish Coffee Table Teak, laminate Denmark, mid-20th century Rectangular top with black laminate drop leaf, the whole raised of four shaved and tapered legs, ht. 18 1/4, lg. 49 1/2, leaf 15 1/2, dp. 23 5/8 in. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Frederick H. Burkhardt, former president of Bennington College, purchased at Barnett Simons Interior Design, 28 East 57th Street, New York, in 1957. $250-350 186A Hans Wegner Valet Chair Teak, oak, brass Johannes Hansen cabinetmaker, Copenhagen, Denmark, c. 1958 Shaped crest and backsplat with hinged seat opening to reveal storage compartment, raised on three tapered legs, branded cabinetmaker’s mark under seat, ht. 37 1/2, wd. 20, dp. 21 in. see interior back cover for illustration $5,000-7,000
187 Jens Risom Design Inc. Lounge Chair with Two Ottomans Walnut, upholstery United States, 1946-70 Angular framework in green upholstery with leaf decoration, one ottoman with conforming fabric cushion, both marked Jens Risom Design Inc., the other ottoman of conforming design, unmarked, no cushion, chair ht. 29 1/2, 25 1/2, 19, ottomans ht. 13 3/4, wd. 23 3/4, dp. 21 in. $600-800
188 Two Poul Jeppesen Lounge Chairs Birch, upholstery Denmark, mid-20th century Slanted back comprised of seven vertical spindles, muted stripe upholstered seat and back cushion, seat supported by four wide straps, one needs strap replacement, shaped arms over caned sides, green label Made in Denmark, P. Jeppesen, Mobelfabrik, Store Heddinge, ht. 28, wd. 26 1/4, dp. 30 1/2 in. $500-700
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189 Wall Mirror, Probably by Aksel Kjersgaard Teak, glass Denmark, 1960s Angular framework centered by glass, marked Made in Denmark, ht. 17 1/2, wd. 24 in. $100-125 190 Aksel Kjersgaard Wall Console Rosewood veneer, metal Manufactured by Udder, Denmark, 1960s Rectangular unit hangs on wall with single drawer at the top, manufacturer’s mark, ht. 17 3/4, wd. 17 5/8, dp. 9 in. $400-600 191 Kia Kristiansen Teak Cabinet Teak Denmark, 1960s Rectangular top over four drawers raised on four legs, ht. 25 1/2, wd. 33 1/4, dp. 12 1/2 in. $300-400
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192 Børge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972) Tall Chest of Drawers Teak Manufactured by Kofod Larsen, 1960s Seven drawers with hand pulls raised on four tapered legs, some veneer loss at side, reoiled, branded Danish castle mark, ht. 57 1/4, wd. 39 3/8, dp. 18 1/8 in. $400-600
193 John Hansegger (American, 1908-1989) The Lady with Umbrella Signed “HANSEGGER” l.l., titled on the reverse. Gouache on paper, 20 x 16 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $700-900
194 Kofod Larsen Dining Table with Six Eric Buck Chairs Teak, faux leather Denmark, c. 1963 Extension dining table with three leaves, two armchairs and four side chairs, some scuffs, wear to all consistent with age, ht. 24, chair 31 1/4, wd. 47, each of three leaves 19 3/4 in. $1,200-1,600
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195 Kofod Larsen Sideboard with Overcabinet Teak veneers, glass Faarup Mobelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1963 Overcabinet fitted with four shelves with glass doors rests on rectangular top sideboard with four drawers over four cabinet doors, left side fitted with five shallow pullout shelves, the remaining three compartments each with median shelf, foil label, overcabinet ht. 24 1/2, wd. 73, dp. 11, sideboard 29 5/8, wd. 90 1/2, dp. 19 1/2 in. $600-800 196 Four Eva Dining Chairs Teak Designed by Eva Stuhl for Kofod Larsen, Denmark Tall rectangular back splat inlaid with black leather with conforming leather seat on shaped and angular frame, branded, control mark, manufacturer’s mark, designer’s paper label, minor hand wear at crest, ht. 38, seat ht. 17 3/4 in. $800-1,000
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197 Danish Modern Sewing Table Teak Denmark, mid-20th century Rectangular box the interior fitted with pull-out notion tray, sliding basket for fabric or yarn below, lower slatted shelf, the whole joined to U-shaped sides, unmarked, lacking one rear slat, ht. 22, wd. 28 1/8, dp. 15 1/4 in. $200-300
198 Fristho Coffee Table Rosewood, rosewood veneers, steel Holland, 1960-69 Offset rectangular block pattern on thick rectangular top raised on four cylindrical steel legs with conforming wood caps, some staining, ht. 15 3/4, top 1 3/8, wd. 55 1/4, dp. 21 1/4 in. $500-600
199 Hans Olsen Table with Four Chairs Teak, upholstery Frem Rojle, Denmark Round dining table, table design allows four chairs to tuck neatly into the tables apron to create a clean, modern line, black upholstered seats, table top comes with a custom glass surface protector, ht. 29 1/8 to 29 1/4, top dia. 47, chair ht. 28, wd. 18 in. $800-1,200
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200 Scandinavian Design Safari Chair Teak, leather Mid-20th century Dark brown leather seat and back, teak arms, buckle detailing, ht. 30 1/4, wd. 23, dp. 26 1/2 in. $300-500
203 Six Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs Teak, cowhide Denmark, 1967 Laminated teak seat and back with applied fur covering raised on wood legs, manufacturer’s label and date, ht. 31 in. $600-800
206 Cartocraft Physical-Political Globe Paper, wood By C.B. Odell, Denoyer-Geppert Company, Denver, mid-20th century Large globe on molded and laminated plywood stand, ht. with stand 26, dia. 24 in. $500-700
201 Modern Pierre Paulin Globe Chair and Ottoman Aluminum, steel, upholstery Manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands Nubby brown upholstered seat and ottoman on pedestal with polished disc base, marked Artifort, chair ht. 37, seat 15 3/4, ottoman 14 1/4, chair wd. 35, dp. 34 1/4 in.
204 Two Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chairs Iron, fabric 1950s Iron frame with later replacement seat covers, approx. ht. 35 1/2, wd. 33 1/2, dp. 35 1/2 in.
207 Six Finn Juhl Dining Chairs for Neils Vodder Teak, fabric Denmark, mid-20th century Woven upholstered back and seat on teak frame, branded mark, ht. 32 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500
Note: This chair design gained public awareness when it was included in the 007 movie Dr. No. $800-1,200 202 Cado Cabinet Teak, iron Designed by Poul Cadovious, Denmark, 1960s Rectangular top over two sliding doors, compartment with median shelf, ht. 30 1/4, wd. 31 1/2, dp. 15 in. $300-500
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Provenance: A Concord, Massachusetts, academic family. $500-700 205 Thonet Children’s Table with Chairs Laminated beech York, Pennsylvania, mid-20th century Circular laminated top with bentwood legs, accompanied by two chairs, scuffs, respective ht. 23, 24, table dia. 36 in. $150-200
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208 Greta Jalk Settee Teak, upholstery Manufactured by France & Son, Denmark, mid-20th century Shaped seat rail over four curvilinear slats with upholstered arms, two back and two seat cushions in conforming oatmeal fabric, shaped seat rail raised on four cylindrical posts, circular manufacturer’s metal tag, ht. 27 3/4, wd. 54, dp. 28 1/4 in. $300-500
209 Scandinavian Lounge Chair and Ottoman Beech, teak, wool 1960-69 Gray wool upholstered seat and back, shaped beech armrests on rectilinear frame, the rectangular teak ottoman with matching upholstered seat cushion raised on tapering cylindrical legs, joint repairs, some wear, ht. 41, wd. 29 1/4; ottoman ht. 14 3/8, wd. 22 1/2, dp. 18 1/4 in. $400-500 210 Hans Olsen Sofa Rosewood, leather Denmark, 1960s Rosewood arms and frame with four back and seat cushions in black leather, ht. 28, wd. 88, dp. 26 in. $1,200-1,800 211 MM Moreddi Coffee Table Teak Denmark, 1960s Rectangular top with lip edge over lower median shelf raised on four tapered legs, manufacturer and Danish control marks, ht. 17 1/2, lg. 54 1/2, dp. 21 in. $300-500 212 Two Stoneware Pottery Lamps Earthenware, metal United States, 1960s Including a squat bulbous base lamp and a larger ovoid form in gray speckled glaze, each fitted with a single socket, respective ht. 12 1/2, 25 in. $300-500
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213 Scheurich Keramik Table Lamp with Wood Shade Pottery, teak veneer Square bottle form in lava glaze with rectangular form wood shade over a single socket, the whole raised on a black plinth, Retailed by Montague Furnishings, Scheurich paper label, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 18, dp. 10 in. $300-500
214 Two Kofod Larsen Lounge Chairs Mid-20th century Laminated teak Bent seat and backrest, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 22, dp. 24, seat ht. 15 1/2 in. Provenance: Family descent. $600-800
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215 Three Studio Pottery Stoneware Vases United States, possibly Asia 20th century Tooled vase with blade cut sides with glaze on neck and shoulder, unidentified cipher on base, accompanied by two smaller vases, respective ht. 8 1/2, 4 1/8, 4 1/4 in. $400-600 216 Two Scandinavian Modern Armchairs Molded teak plywood, steel Shaped back continues to form armrest, with seat of conforming materials supported on a black tubular steel frame, unmarked, ht. 30 3/4, wd. 25 1/8 in. $500-700 217 Surfboard Coffee Table Walnut United States, mid-20th century Surfboard shape top with beveled underside raised on four canted and tapered square legs, some wear, ht. 15 3/4, wd. 67, dp. 17 1/2 in. $700-900 218 Sandra Kraskin (American, b. 1944) Duke Errol Signed and dated “Sandra Kraskin 1965” l.r., titled and numbered “Duke Errol 1/2” l.l. Woodcut on paper, image size 20 x 16 in., framed. Condition: Sheet laid down on paperboard support, areas of creasing and bubbling from mounting, toning, areas of uneven ink. Note: Duke Errol was a Trinidad and Tobago musician. He recorded calypso music as a solo artist and with his band, Duke Errol and The Lords. $200-300
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219 Seven Danish Dining Chairs and a Stool Teak, cord Denmark, 1960s Shaped backsplat over woven cord seat, pinned sides and rear stretcher, some cord damage, accompanied by a rectangular stool in conforming materials, ht. 31 3/8, 17 3/4, wd. 18 1/2, dp. 15 3/8 in. $600-800
220 Four Verner Panton Chairs Mold-injected plastic Manufactured by Herman Miller, 1974 Orange, stackable, manufacturer’s mark, ht. 32 5/8, wd. 19, dp. 21 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000
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221 Simon Henningsen (1920-1974) Ceiling Lamp Steel, paint, plastic Denmark, 1970s Chromed steel ceiling cap with wire cable to circular cap in orange painted steel over a cylindrical resin block fitted into a blackpainted cannister-form shade with interior socket with conforming resin cap, approx. fixture ht. 14, adjustable length cable wire to 29 in. $2,000-3,000 222 George Nelson (1908-1986) Gate-leg Table Walnut No. 4656, Herman Miller, United States, c. 1957 Rectangular top with exposed hinge joints and two drop leaves, ht. 30, wd. 65, dp. 40 in. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Frederick H. Burkhardt, former president of Bennington College, purchased at Barnett Simons Interior Design, 28 East 57th Street, New York, in 1957. $300-400
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223 Pair of George Nelson (1908-1996) Adjustable Tray Tables Ash, steel Model 4950, manufactured by Herman Miller Square top on adjustable steel base, oval black designer and manufacturer’s label, dia. 15, ht. 19 to 33 in. $200-300 224 Four Frank Gehry Fog Chairs Aluminum, steel, upholstery Design date 1999, manufactured by Knoll Studios Seat in black over metallic gray on tubular aluminum legs, the seat flexes for comfort, some wear commiserate with use, ht. 31 3/4, seat ht. 17 1/2, wd. 21, dp. 24 in. Provenance: MIT Stata Center, an academic complex designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry.
225 Frank Gehry Asymmetrical Table Laminated birch, aluminum, stainless steel Asymmetrical top on pedestal four prong base, wear and minor loss, ht. 29 1/2, top thickness 2 1/4, wd. 33 1/4 to 49, dp. 33 in. Provenance: MIT Stata Center, an academic complex designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry. $1,000-1,500
226 Modernist Chandelier Art glass, steel Mid-20th century Composed of multiple rods ending in flowers emanating from a central orb, sockets illuminate from within, ht. 22, dia. 15 in. $600-800
Note: One of Gehry’s more recent designs, incorporating his knowledge of calculus and geometry. $500-700
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227 Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Ignazio Gardella Kartell Bed Polyester, metal Model 4550, designed in 1972 and produced by Kartell, Italy, 1972-74 Gel-coated red body, includes its original removable metal spring board in order to accommodate a mattress, ht. 27, wd. 41 1/4, lg. 82 in.
228 Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Ignazio Gardella Kartell Bed Polyester, metal Model 4550, designed in 1972 and produced by Kartell, Italy, 1972-74 Gel-coated red body, includes its original removable metal spring board in order to accommodate a mattress, ht. 27, wd. 41 1/4, lg. 82 in.
Note: The design is included in the Kartell Museo; it has also been documented in the catalog L’Utopie du Tout Plastique that accompanied the European exhibition of the same name in 1994.
Note: See Lot 227. $1,500-1,800
“The Bed 4550, entirely made of polyester, was created by the architects Castelli Ferrieri and Gardella in order to create a suitable bed furnishing for a Residence of Grandi Alberghi Company, which they were projecting in 1972. For Kartell it was a great possibility to use its own systems for the production of a primary movable that would enrich the collection furnishings, still in the phase of initial takeoff. The design began in 1972 and production ended in 1974.” Francesca Rossi, Kartell Museo $1,500-1,800
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229 Harry Glaubach (American, b. 1939) King Kong’s Love Dies Signed “Harry Glaubach” and dated “1986” on the reverse. Wooden panel relief, acrylic paint, newspaper clipping, 62 x 27 x 4 in., unframed. Condition: Abrasions, paint discoloration, dust to interstices, surface grime. $500-700
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230 Roark Gourley (b. 1949) Ceramic Kitchen Sculpture Ceramic, wood, paint California, late 20th century Depicts a fanciful kitchen in which food and appliances fly through the air, signed Roark Gourley, 30 3/4 x 24 in. $300-400
231 Robert Bradford Dog Sculpture Dog-E-Dog Mixed media, clothespins London, 21st century Full-body form of a Scottie dog, approx. ht. 15 3/4, lg. 17 in. Provenance: Purchased at L’attitude Gallery, 2014. Note: Bradford’s sculptures have international appeal for both adults and children. $700-900
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232 Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Steel, vinyl 1960-69 Black vinyl cushion raised on black metal frame with cylindrical steel legs, some wear, ht. 15 1/8, wd. 20, dp. 20 in. $250-350
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233 Four Knoll Armchairs Laminated walnut, vinyl Reupholstered seats raised on bent laminated walnut legs, unmarked, ht. 30, wd. 25 1/2, seat ht. 17 1/2 in. $800-1,200
234 South American School, 20th Century Mexico Signed “Don Olson” l.c., titled and dated “1956” in an inscription l.c. Gouache and ink on paper, 7 1/2 x 11 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $200-250 235 Florence Knoll Oval Table/Desk Oak, chromed steel Manufactured by Knoll International, 1980 Oval oak top on chromed steel pedestal base with four-prong foot supports, paper Knoll international label, surface finish wear, ht. 28, lg. 78, wd. 48 in. Note: This lot will not be on preview in Boston; viewing is available by appointment in our Marlborough gallery. $700-900
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236 After Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Jacqueline Tapestry Wool France, c. 1970 Image in blue on cream ground, stitched Picasso on back border, 72 x 88 1/2 in. Provenance: Private collection; purchased in Belgium. Literature: Charles Slatkin Galleries Inc., Contemporary French Tapestries, New York, 1965, p. 6 and p. 20 for illustrations of this design. $2,500-3,500
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237 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Visage Bowl Glazed ceramic 1955 Madoura round cup of white clay hand decorated in engobes, black, green, and brick red underglaze, marked Edition Picasso Madoura, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 5 1/8 in
238 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Face Plate Glazed earthenware France, 1963 Hand-painted in blue, green, and black, marked in blue on reverse No. 144 Edition Picasso, 20/150, Madoura, dia. 10 in. Provenance: A public institution.
Literature: RamiĂŠ, Alain, Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971, published by Galerie Madoura, 1989, listed and illustrated as no. 290. $1,000-1,500
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Literature: RamiĂŠ, Alain, Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971, illustration 480. $600-800
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239 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Bird with Worm Pottery Bowl Glazed earthenware 1952 With oxidized paraffin decoration, Edition Picasso to the underside, ht. 2, dia. 6 in. Provenance: A public institution. Literature: RamiĂŠ, Alain, Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971, illustration 172. $500-700
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240 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Plaque with Dancers Glazed earthenware 1956 White glaze with hand-painted oxidized paraffin decoration of dancers with touching hands, marked Madoura Plein Feu and Empriente Originale De Picasso, 500 copies produced.
241 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Beach Scene Glazed earthenware 1956 Hand-painted oxidized paraffin decoration, stamped with the Edition Picasso and Madoura Plein Feu impressed marks on the reverse, brown paper tag Made in France, made for wall hanging, 450 copies produced, dia. 10 in.
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Literature: Ramié, Alain, Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971, illustration 389. $500-700
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242 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Toros Plate Ceramic 1952 White earthenware clay, decoration in engobes and oxidized paraffin, painted in blue, green, and black, rough spot on rim, glaze missing, marked Edition Picasso Madoura, made in an edition of 500, dia. 8 3/8 in. Literature: Ramié, Alain, Picasso: Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971, illustration 161. $1,500-2,000
243 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Bull Under Tree Ceramic Spain, 1950s Image in black on white ground, marked Edition Picasso Madoura on reverse, edge nick, dia. 7 3/4 in. Literature: RamiĂŠ, Alain, Picasso: Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971, illustration 159. $1,000-1,500 244 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Picador and Bull Medallion Red earthenware 1950 Marked Empriente Originale De Picasso, framed, 100 copies produced, ht. 3 1/2, wd. 3 1/2, frame ht. 9 1/4, wd. 8 5/8 in.
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245 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Picador Pottery Plate Glazed earthenware 1952 Hand-painted oxidized paraffin decoration with Impressed Madoura, Edition Picasso and oxidized paraffin mark, brown paper tag Made in France, dia. 8 in. Provenance: A public institution. $600-800 246 Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Face Medallion Red earthenware Mid-20th century Numbered 23/500, with the Madoura Empriente Originale De Picasso pottery stamp on the underside, framed, back visible through frame cut out, medallion ht. 3 1/2, frame ht. 9 1/2, wd. 8 3/4 in. $500-700 247 Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Two Medallions Red earthenware Mid-20th century Circular form, one depicting a bull, the other a face, both marked Madoura Empriente Originale Picasso, both set in frame open to view marks on back, each dia. 1 3/4, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 11 1/4 in. $250-350
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248 After Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Galerie 65 Cannes Unsigned. Color lithographic poster, sight size 26 1/2 x 18 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $400-600
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249 Salvador Dali Pendant Gold-plate, cord Abstracted nose and lips, signed Dali, pendant ht. 1 1/2, drop lg. 14 1/2 in. $250-350
250 George Nakashima (1905-1990) Low Table American black walnut New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1976, Free edge sap, root piece with strong natural markings on top over Minugren base, accompanied by a placard signed by George Nakashima, ht. 20, wd. to 28, dp. 34 in. $20,000-30,000
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251 Warren Vienneau Large Wooden Vase Buckeye burlwood Massachusetts, late 20th century Ovoid, hollow body with flared mouth rim, turned to display the wood’s natural erosion and markings, ink mark Warren Vienneau Buckeye burl, ht. 28, dia. 13 1/2 in. $400-600
252 African Textile Framed Wall Art Wood, fabric United States and Africa The frame with wide recessed border in an off-white stain centered by a perforated woven textile in colors of neutral and gray, sight size 71 1/2 x 25 3/4; frame 82 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. $600-800 253 African Textile Framed Wall Art Wood, fabric United States and Africa The frame with wide recessed border in an off-white stain centered by a perforated woven textile in colors of neutral and gray, sight size 57 3/4 x 55; frame 69 x 66 in. $600-800 254 African Textile Framed Wall Art Wood, fabric United States and Africa The frame with wide recessed border in an off-white stain centered by a perforated woven textile in colors of neutral and gray, sight size 61 1/2 x 37 3/8; frame 72 3/4 x 48 1/2 in. $500-700
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255 Two George Nakashima Settees Walnut New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1950s Each with opposing shaped arm over sixteen square spindles, board seat support, raised on four tapered legs, accompanied by zip-off fabric in soft red over foam cushions, each ht. 30, wd. 48, dp. 34 in. Note: Given by Mr. Nakashima in trade for services provided by consignor’s family. $10,000-15,000 256 Commissioned Pottery Umbrella Stand Glazed ceramic United States, 21st century Cylindrical form in white glaze, ht. 25 in. $300-500
257 Joanne Russo Basket Natural fiber, animal quill Vermont, late 20th century Porcupine quills project from the lid on bulbous woven form, ht. 7 in. $200-400 258 Contemporary Wood Vase Laminated and shaped birch United States, 2004 Wide angular form with slit-shape opening at top, illegibly signed, ht. 12 7/8, wd. 32 1/4 in. $200-300
259 George Nakashima Dining Table Walnut New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1961-62 Rectangular board top with free edge, one end accented by two butterfly joints raised on four tapering cylindrical legs, ht. 30 3/8, wd. 59 3/4, dp. 32 in. Note: Commissioned by the current owners from Mr. Nakashima. $8,000-12,000
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260 Two George Nakashima Captain’s Chairs Walnut New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1961-62 Shaped and finger-jointed back rail over nine spindles with shaped saddle seat raised on four legs with cross-stretchers, ht. 28 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500 261 Two Studio Furniture Night Tables American walnut Pennsylvania, 1990s Rectangular top with exposed joinery over single drawer with open compartment below, ht. 22, wd. 18, dp. 19 in. Note: Created by a craftsman in the style of Nakashima after his passing. $800-1,000
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262 Jennifer McCurdy Porcelain Vase Ceramic Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, 20th/21st century Wheel-thrown studio ceramic vase carved in a swirl of leaf blades, artist’s signature on base, approx. ht. 12 in. $300-500
263 Humberto Calzada (Cuban, b. 1944) Dialect of Stones Signed “Calzada” l.r., titled and dated “1988” on an unattributed label on the frame backing paper. Acrylic on museum board, 16 7/8 x 23 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $600-1,200 263
264 Kiyoshi Saito (Japanese, 1907-1992) Shisen-do, Kyoto Signed “Kiyoshi Saito” l.l., dated “1963” l.r., and titled l.l. Woodblock print, 98/100, sight size 24 x 18 in., framed. Condition: Rippling, toning, not examined out of frame. $300-500 265 George Nakashima (1905-1990) Dining Table American black walnut New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1976 Circular top over four vertical supports joined to radiant cluster base, accompanied by wooden placard signed by George Nakashima, ht. 29, dia. 47 in. $10,000-15,000 266 Four George Nakashima (1905-1990) Captain’s Armchairs American black walnut New Hope, Pennsylvania, c. 1976 Each with curved crest rail over nine-spindle backrest, saddle seat, raised on four tapered cylindrical legs with cross-stretcher, ht. 28 1/2 in. $3,500-4,500
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267 Holly Tornheim (b. 1948) Wooden Sculpture Tiger walnut United States, late 20th century Sinuous vertical forms contrast with the horizontal tigering, incised Holly Tornheim, ht. 17, wd. 9 1/4, dp. 5 in. Note: Tornheim’s work is in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. $400-600
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268 Eduardo Abela (Cuban, 1889-1965) Untitled Signed “Abela” l.r. Oil on pressed paperboard, 27 1/2 x 19 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Minor craquelure, surface grime. $600-800
269 Milton Clark Avery (American, 1885-1965) Child by the Sea Signed and dated “Milton Avery 1957” l.l. Pencil and ink on paper, sight size 8 1/4 x 10 3/4 in., framed. Condition: Two small tears u.c., sheet creasing along top edge, toning. N.B. A certificate of authenticity from the Milton & Sally Avery Arts Foundation Inc. (ID A21016) accompanies the lot. $2,000-4,000 269A Custom Studio Furniture Cabinet with Overshelf American walnut United States, c. 1991 The upper part comprised of two free-edge vertical boards over three open shelves, could be utilized separately; the lower cabinet with rectangular top with exposed dovetail joints over two doors with vertical sap streaks, interior fitted with and open compartment flanked by a pullout drawer, three half drawers and a roll out compartment, raised on rectangular block feet, the rear has hole for wiring, respective ht. 46, 32 1/4 in.
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270 Four Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman Bas Relief Panels Wood California, c. 1969 Carved with birds and animals in the preColumbian style, 35 x 11 1/8 in. Literature: Hand-in-Hand, Ceramics, Mosaics, Tapestries and Woodcarvings by the California MidCentury Designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman, Chavkin and Thackaberry, p. 188 for similar images. $1,000-1,500 271 Bert Schwartz Sculpture The Judo Dancers Wire, marble United States, 1966 Two bodies in motion created from fused metal wire raised on a black marble plinth, signed and dated by the artist on the marble, ht. 17 in. $400-600 272 Applique Cuna Necktie Cotton 20th century, San Blas Islands Black ground with colorful figure and geometric motifs, string tie neck, framed, tie lg. 12 1/4, frame 21 x 8 1/2 in. Provenance: G.P. Binney Putman followed Emilia Earhart’s globe-trekking route. Family lore is that this was purchased during her travels; then by family descent. $150-200
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273 Two Makonde-style Anthropomorphic Containers Wood, bark Africa, 20th century Each with carved and stylized head on vessel body, approx. ht. 22 1/2, 27 in. $600-800 274 South African Woman’s Neck Ring Metal, copper, beads 20th century Coiled metal, wrapped copper and beaded form to lengthen a woman’s neck as a sign of beauty, with stand, ht. 11 in. $200-250
275 Keith Allen Bench “Essentially Cresential A-Frame” Ash, cherry United States, 2002 Rectangular board top with three butterfly joints, canted cherry board supports joined to shaped horizontal board foot, signed, titled, and dated on base, ht. 18 1/4, wd. 50 1/4, dp. 13 3/4 in. $800-1,200
276 Keith Allen Console “Another Mildly Recursive State Of The Butterflies” Ambrosia, maple, mahogany United States, 2002 Rectangular top with two boards joined by six butterfly joints supported two vertical planks with four butterfly joints, base in the form of a butterfly joint, signed, dated, and titled on base, ht. 34 1/2, wd. 36, dp. 12 1/2 in. $800-1,200 277 Ancestral-style Santa Fe Drum Wood, animal skin New Mexico, late 20th century Trunk-form wood base with stretched hide, accompanied by a drumstick, ht. 18 1/2, wd. 47, dp. 27 in. $300-500 278 Commissioned Pottery Umbrella Stand Glazed ceramic United States, 21st century Cylindrical form in white glaze, ht. 25 in. $300-500
279 Emil Alzamora (Peruvian/American, b. 1975) Pottery Sculpture Sea Art pottery United States, late 20th century Depicting a split female figure with blue glazed interior mounted on a glass plinth, ht. 22 in. $400-500
280 Six George Nakashima Grass-seat Chairs American black walnut, natural fiber New Hope, Pennsylvania, c. 1965 Shaped back rail, cord fiber seats raised on four tapered legs, ht. 27 1/4, wd. 23 1/2, dp. 19 in. Provenance: Purchased from George Nakashima, then by family descent. Accompanied by a copy of the bill of sale to the buyer. $10,000-15,000
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283 Edwin and Mary Scheier Pottery Vessel Glazed ceramic United States, mid-20th century Wide-mouth vessel with modeled and scrafitto decorated figures in brown and peach, glaze shades to blue at base, nicks at base, incised Scheier on base, ht. 15 3/8 in. $2,000-3,000 284 Lydia Buzio (1948-2014) Ceramic Vessel Hand-painted terra-cotta Long Island New York, 1991 Circular form decorated and kiln fired, signed “L. Buzio 1991 Long Island. XVIII,” professional repairs, no lid, ht. 8, dia. 14 1/2 in.
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285 Hand-carved Stools After Wharton Esherick Oak, cherry, walnut Horace B. Hartshaw, an assistant of Wharton Esherick, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1981 Sculptural freeform seat over three tapered legs of carved oak connected with spindle stretchers, carved signature, dated 1981, approx. ht. 26, wd. 11 3/8 in. $1,200-1,500 286 Peg Miller Enamel Dish Enamel on copper New Jersey, fourth quarter 20th century Circular form in green, blue, and white with gold bubble decoration, paper label, dia. 9 7/8 in.
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Dorje XXXVII Signed, titled, and dated “R.W. Kelly/...1985” on the reverse. Mixed media with collage on canvas, 40 x 65 in., framed. Condition: Good. $3,000-5,000
Pressure Signed and dated “Robert Longo 83” in pencil l.r., titled within the composition l.c. Acrylic and graphite on paper, sheet size 30 x 44 in., framed. Condition: Subtle rippling, minor handling creases, hinged to back mat. Provenance: Private collection, Malibu, California, through to the present owner. $2,000-4,000
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289 Duro Pulitika (Croatian, 1922-2006) Karneval Signed “D. Pulitika” l.r., titled and dated “1972” on the reverse. Oil on Masonite, 11 1/2 x 15 in., framed. Condition: Surface grime. N.B. Accompanied by an exhibition catalog from the Umjetnicka Galerija Dubrovnik. $600-1,500 289
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290 Joe Voltas Contemporary Bench with Green Hose Oak, steel, paint Westport, Massachusetts Made from a fallen tree the free-edge slab supported by faux green tubular iron hose with yellow stripe, emitting a blue puddle, ht. 19 1/2, lg. 74, wd. 18 in. $1,200-1,500
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291 Joe Voltas Contemporary Bench Wood Westport, Massachusetts Comprised of two free-edge planks centered by a trunk cut in half lengthwise, base with cross-stretcher joined to two block feet, ht. 18 to 20 1/2, lg. 73 1/4, dp. 31 1/2 in. $1,200-1,500
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292 Contemporary Studio High Fired Ceramic Bowl Ceramic 20th/21st century Complicated handmade work comprised of an intricate and reticulated network creating a nest-like appearance in high fired shades of blues with hints of soft red, unmarked, similar to the work of Sonja Brough, ht. 5 1/4, dia. 7 in. $500-600
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293 Pair of Bird-form Decanters by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Art glass Sweden, mid-20th century Colorless glass bird forms with head-shape stoppers, etched decoration at neck, marked Kosta, possibly 89188 Lindstrand, minor base wear, ht. 8 in. $200-300 294 Alfred Olschewski (Russian/American, 1921-2001) Red Abstract #1 Signed “OLSCHEWSKI” l.r., titled on the frame. Oil on canvas, 40 x 25 in., framed. Condition: Minor surface grime, possible water damage l.r. $400-600
295 Leo Sewell Dog Sculpture with Artist’s Letter Mixed media Pennsylvania, c. 1976 Full bodied sitting dog made entirely from junkyard material and found objects, accompanied by a letter written on Esslinger’s stationery by the artist regarding the dog sculpture, ht. 31 in. Note: For further stories see http://dog-milk. com/junk-sculptures-by-leo-sewell/ $2,000-3,000 296 Thomas Moser Sofia Three-place Sofa Cherry United States Cherry sides, back, and frame with three brown upholstered cushion seats, ht. 32, wd. 82, dp. 31 in. Note: “The corner joint, and hence the name of this piece, was inspired by the domed Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, where triangular vaulted wedges called pendentives cradle the circular dome on its square foundation. The long cherry panels and wine-glass-shaped corner joints remind us of the graceful lines of an old wooden boat transom.” https://www. thosmoser.com/collection/sofia/product/142/ sofia_ $2,000-2,500
297 Thomas Moser Sofia Two-place Sofa Cherry United States Cherry sides, back, and frame with two brown upholstered cushion seats, ht. 32, wd. 58, dp. 31 in. Note: The three-cushion version of this Moser sofa is being offered as Lot 296. $1,000-1,500 298 Pair of Thomas Moser Continuous Armchairs Brenda Bowie, Cindy Bowie, Auburn, Maine, 1988 Bowed back with continuous rail over fourteen spindles, saddle seat with four shaped spindle legs, ht. 41, wd. 24, dp. 24 in. $800-1,200 299 Thomas Moser New Gloucester Rocker and a Footstool Auburn, Maine, 1996 Shaped crest rail over fourteen spindles with pinned armrests, footstool made by Lisa Howard, 1997, respective ht. 39, 8 5/8, wd. 23, 15, dp. 27, 7 1/2 in. $600-800
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300 Elliot Offner (American, 1931-2010) Fish Sculpture Butternut Massachusetts, c. 1972 Hand-carved from a block of wood, and raised on a wooden plinth, artist’s initials at side, approx. ht. 27, wd. 29, dp. 9 in. Exhibitions: Decordova, Lincoln, Massachusetts. For further information on Offner’s works see: The Fowl of the Air, the Fish of the Sea & the Beasts of the Field: the Animal Sculptures of Elliot Offner. $1,000-1,500
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301 Thomas Moser American Bungalow Open Sideboard Cherry United States, early 21st century Rectangular top over open shelf with two lower compartments, accessible from both sides, accented by side detail, ht. 32, wd. 68, dp. 23 in. $1,000-1,500
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302 Thomas Moser Console Cherry United States, early 21st century Rectangular top over median shelf with slightly splayed legs, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 49, dp. 16 1/8 in. $1,000-1,200 303 Two Thomas Moser Side Tables Cherry Auburn, Maine, 2001 Circular top with four tapered legs joined through the apron, ht. 23 1/8, dia. 14 5/8 in. $300-500
304 Peter Fink (American, 1907-1984) View of Skyscraper from Below, 1960s. Signed “Peter fink” in ink in the image l.r. Gelatin silver print mounted to board, image/sheet size 13 3/8 x 9 3/8 in., matted, unframed. Condition: Minor rippling/bubbling (from the mounting process) in lower half of the sheet. $500-700
305 Peter Fink (American, 1907-1984) Refractions, Park Avenue, New York, 1960s. Signed and numbered “Peter Fink ap/20” in ink in the image l.r., titled and with additional inscriptions in red and black ink on the reverse of the mount, stamped “Photograph By/PETER FINK” in red ink on the reverse of the mount l.r. Gelatin silver print mounted to board, image/sheet size 19 1/4 x 11 7/8 in., matted, unframed. Condition: Subtle chemical stain or similar in the image u.r., minor wear to mount corners. N.B. Peter Fink was a successful package designer and decorator for couturier Lucien Lelong when he was first introduced to photography. After WWII, he was rarely without a camera, photographing street life, landscapes, and architecture on his frequent travels abroad. His Refractions series was shown for the first time in a 1969 retrospective at the Gallery of Modern Art in New York. $800-1,200
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306 Peter Fink (American, 1907-1984) Park Avenue, New York, 1960s. Stamped “Please Credit/Photograph/Peter Fink/New York” on the verso l.r. Dye transfer print, image/sheet size 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in., matted, unframed. Condition: Removed from its mount, drymount tissue affixed to the verso (credit stamp visible through it), minor creases l.l. edge, several subtle scattered spots of adhesive or similar. $500-700
307 Thomas Moser Round Dining/Conference Table Cherry United States, early 21st century Circular top, raised on tapered legs that go through the apron, ht. 30 5/8, dia. 60 in. $700-800 307
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308 Eight Thomas Moser Harpswell Chairs Cherry, upholstery New England, 21st century Comprised of two arm and six side chairs, each with back crest carved from a single piece of cherry, seats covered in a winecolored herringbone fabric, each ht. 35, wd. 18 1/2, dp. 23 in. $2,000-2,500 309 American Studio Craftsman Coffee Table Cherry United States, late 20th century Thick rectangular top with round edge joined to conforming solid sides by exposed dovetail joinery, underside inlaid with two small stylized birds, ht. 16, lg. 42 1/4, dp. 18 in. $300-500 310 American Craftsman Vanity Teak 20th century ht. 54 1/2, wd. 39, dp. 19 3/4 in. $600-800
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311 Pompanoosuc Mills Dresser, Bed and Two Night Tables Cherry United States, early 21st century Six-drawer dresser with round wood pulls, a pencil queen-size post bed, and two conforming single-drawer nightstands with open lower shelf, dresser ht. 36 7/8, wd. 65, dp. 22, bed wd. 64, end tables ht. 25 1/8, wd. 25, dp. 18 in. $600-800
312 Elliot Offner (American 1931-2010) Lion of Judah Sculpture Bronze United States, 1977 Full-body form with paw raised, verdigris patina, raised on rectangular wood plinth, signed in the cast Offner and dated “77’,” ht. 11 1/2, wd. 15, dp. 7 in. $400-600
313 Thomas Moser Bowfront Desk Cherry New England, early 21st century Rectangular top with bowfront over three drawers cut from a solid cherry apron, center drawer with a pencil tray, on six tapered legs, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 76, dp. 32 in. $1,400-1,800 314 Thomas Moser File Cabinet Cherry United States, early 21st century Dovetailed top and sliding top molding to allow for seasonal expansion and contraction; two-drawer lateral file compartments, shaped wood pulls, the cabinet has the appearance of a small dresser, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 31 1/4, dp. 19 5/16 in. $800-1,200
315 Herman Miller File Cabinet and Aeron Chair File cabinet designer Donald Shepherd, manufacturer Herman Miller, early 21st century Lateral file cabinet with two drawers, the drawers are mounted for forward and outward tilting movement so as to provide access to the interior of each drawer; a principle feature of the file cabinet is that when one drawer is open, the other drawer of a two-drawer file cabinet cannot be opened, designer manufacturer’s label, ht. 29 1/8, wd. 30 1/2, dp. 19 1/4; Aeron office chair with graphite frame with tension control, height adjustment, adjustable arms, vinyl arm pads, rear tilt lock, adjustable lumbar support, manufacturer’s paper label, approx. ht. 35 3/8, wd. 23, dp. 19 1/2 in. $600-800
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316 Thomas Moser Bedroom Suite Cherry, New England, c. 2000 Comprised of a tall bowfront chest with six drawers from the crescent collection, a sleigh bed, and a pair of crescent night tables with single drawer over an open shelf, chest ht. 47, wd. 40, dp. 22, bed ht. 48, wd. 64, lg. 94, night tables ht. 26, wd. 19, dp. 20 in. $2,400-3,600 317 Asher Benjamin & Co. Console Cherry United States, Canada, early 21st century Rectangular top over a central single drawer raised on four tapered legs, manufacturer’s branded mark, ht. 29 1/4, wd. 60, dp. 18 in. $500-700
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318 American Craftsman Desk Cherry United States, 21st century Rectangular top over central pullout keyboard compartment raised on four tapered legs, ht. 29 3/4, wd. 48, dp. 26 in. $800-1,200 319 Charles Webb Round Dining Table Cherry Massachusetts Circular top supported by four vertical boards joined to shoe-foot base, minor surface scratches, ht. 29 1/2, dia. 48 in. $700-900 320 Charles Webb Table/Desk Cherry Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1970s Rectangular top, one side fitted with two shallow drawers raised on four legs, some wear to legs, ht. 29 1/8, wd. 72, dp. 36 in. $700-900
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321 Mary Ogden Abbott (1894-1981) Sculptural Panel Wood United States, 20th century Shaped and relief-carved panel centered by a tall cactus with a cowboy surrounded by hounds, mounted to a horizontal post, agetypical wear, ht. 59 1/2, wd. 44 in. Provenance: A gift to the consignor from Miss Abbott.
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Note: Mary Ogden Abbott was a widely traveled artist, hunter, and equestrian. She was born and lived most of her life in Concord, Massachusetts, and she attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, graduating in 1917. She spent eight years in her twenties traveling with her mother across the country, backpacking in the Grand Canyon and Montana, and traveled abroad to the Far and Near East and then through Europe. She was a landscape painter of views of the American West, the western Himalayas, and Mexico. She also carved wooden doors, including a pair of teak doors which were hung at the entrance of the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. Her drawings were illustrated in the journal Appalachia and in travel books. Her works have been exhibited at the Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, Massachusetts, the Currier Gallery, Manchester, New Hampshire, the Concord Art Association, Concord, Massachusetts, and the Fitchburg Art Center, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Well known by the Concord Museum, her barn is used as part of the museum’s campus for lectures and events. $4,000-6,000 322 Planner Group Coffee Table Attributed to Paul McCobb Metal, wood United States, 1970s Rectangular stained wood top on painted black wire rod base, refinished, unmarked, ht. 15, wd. 60 1/2, dp. 18 1/8 in. $300-500
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323 Kodawood Seymour James Wiener “Clam Shell” Chair Walnut, laminated walnut, upholstery United States, 1960s Sculptural form, ht. 31 1/2, seat ht. 15 in. $250-350
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324 Modernist Aluminum Pole Lamp Aluminum, steel, wood 1960s Fixture extends from ceiling to floor, fitted with a circular rod with four adjustable shades each fitted with a single socket with circular wood table below, ht. 96 1/2 in. $300-400 325 Charles and Ray Eames Ottoman Rosewood laminated plywood, leather, steel Manufactured by Herman Miller, Zeeland Michigan, fourth quarter 20th century Chocolate brown upholstered seat, paper manufacturer’s labels, ht. 16 1/4, wd. 26, dp. 21 in. $400-600
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326 Albert Houthuesen (British, 1903-1979) Nicherens Coast Signed “HOUTHUESEN” l.l., titled and dated “1968” on a label from Mercury Gallery, London, affixed to the reverse. Acrylic on canvas, 10 x 14 in., framed. Condition: Good. $700-900
327 Charles and Ray Eames LCW Chair Birch Evans Products and Herman Miller, United States, c. 1949 Laminated plywood construction finish wear, grommet intact, minor seam separation, wood check on back support, Evans products Herman Miller paper label on base, ht. 26 1/2, seat ht. 16 in. $700-900 328 Ten Charles and Ray Eames Shell Dining Chairs Molded fiberglass, metal Manufactured by Herman Miller Fiberglass shell in white with gray overtones raised of four rod-shape steel legs, some wear, structurally sound, molded Herman Miller mark, ht. 31 1/4, seat ht. 17 1/4 in. 327
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329 Reginald Pollack (American, 1924-2001) Two Surreal Paintings: Recollecting Dreams and Emerging Idea Dreams unsigned, identified and dated “1971” on a label affixed to the reverse; Idea signed and dated “Pollack 79” l.r. Acrylic on canvas, 15 x 20 in., framed. Condition: Good. $600-800
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330 Astrid Fitzgerald (American, b. 1938) Two Paintings: No. 21 and No. 40 21 signed “Astrid Fitzgerald” on frame; 40 unsigned. Acrylic on canvas, 21 44 x 48 in., unframed; 40 48 x 48 in., framed. Condition: Surface grime. $300-500 331 Lee Dunsmore (American, 20th/21st Century) Nude Figure Signed “DUNSMORE 2/5” on the back of the base. Bronzed plaster, on wooden base, ht. 34 1/4 in. Condition: Dust to interstices. $700-900 332 Edvins Strautmanis (American, 1933-1992) River’s Red Signed, titled, and dated “EDVINS STRAUTMANIS RIVER’S RED A/C 82” on the reverse, identified on a label from the Stephen Rosenburg Gallery, New York, affixed to the stretcher. Acrylic on canvas, 80 x 88 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Surface grime. $5,000-7,000
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333 Roche Bobois Sectional with Armchair Leather, polished steel Italy, c. 2003 Two-piece curvilinear sectional with wide arms raised on steel block feet accompanied by a conforming armchair all in dove gray leather, maker’s name on underside, ht. 29, wd. each section 52, dp. 40, chair wd. 43 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000
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334 Arco Floor Lamp Steel, marble Design by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, design date 1962 Height-adjustable reflector with satin-finish stainless steel telescopic stem on white Carrara marble base, ht. to 95, wd. 78 1/2, reflector wd. 11 1/2 in. Provenance: The estate of Joan Sonnabend, Boston, Massachusetts. $600-800 335 Roche Bobois Fireplace Stainless steel, glass, wood Italy, late 20th/early 21st century Two glass panels at sides and central sliding opening, fueled by ethanol, ht. 27 3/4, wd. 47, dp. 15 1/2 in. Note: Can not be shipped out of the United States. $1,000-1,500 336 Victor Vasarely Zebra Plate for Rosenthal Ceramic Germany, 1977 Black and white stylized design of a zebra, limited edition 33/3000, Rosenthal Studio Line, 12 x 14 in. $300-350
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337 Three Modernist Low Tables Steel, glass Fourth quarter 20th century Rectangular low table, round occasional table, and square occasional table, all with median shelves and etched green glass horizontal surfaces raised on polished steel bar-shaped legs, ht. 14 1/2, 22 1/8, 22 1/8, lg. 71 1/2, dp. 20, dia. 20, 18 in. Provenance: The estate of Joan Sonnabend, Boston, Massachusetts. $400-600
338 Juan Montoya Ceiling Lamp Steel, iron New York, fourth quarter 20th century Three overhanging patinated steel shades joined to an adjustable cylindrical rod standard with interior socket, ht. 31 to 44 in. $1,500-2,000
339 Juan Montoya Ceiling Lamp Steel, iron New York, fourth quarter 20th century Three overhanging patinated steel shades joined to an adjustable cylindrical rod standard with interior socket, ht. 31 to 44 in. $1,500-2,000
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340 Four High Stools Mobles 1.4 Barcelona Leather, steel Spain Shaped seat with four steel legs radiating from center held by lower foot ring, maker’s mark, ht. 33, seat wd. 13, dp. 15 in. $300-500 341 Three Juan Montoya Occasional Tables Canvas, wood New York, fourth quarter 20th century Graduated oval drum forms, the canvas cover in a faux mottled bronze finish, each ht. 18 1/8, wd. 16, 24, 32, dp. 11, 17, 23 in. $1,200-1,800 342 Two Juan Montoya Screens Velvet, brass, wood New York, late 20th century Each screen comprised of three tall panels covered in neutral color velvet ornamented with brass tack geometric devices, each ht. 84, wd. 21 to 63 in. $2,400-3,600 343 Two Cannister Uplight Floor Lamps Brass 20th century Heavy cylindrical form with angled lip fitted with interior socket, ht. 14, dia. 6 in. $600-800
344 Venetian Glass Chandelier Art glass Italy, mid-20th century Comprised of colorless glass with red accents, the upswept arms terminating in candle sockets chain suspension can be adjusted, approx. fixture ht. 25 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800
345 Ilana Goor (Israeli/American, b. 1936) Dining Table Glass, patinated iron, bronze 20th/21st century Thick rectangular glass top over patinated base with bronze bird accents, signed Goor on lower leg, ht. 29, lg. 60, dp. 36 in. $1,200-1,800 346 Sigmund Joseph Menkes (American, 18961986) Standing Model Holding Flowers Signed “Menkes� l.r. Graphite on paper, 12 x 9 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Water damage, mat burn, toning, minor foxing. $500-700
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347 Attributed to William Thon (American, 1906-2000) Modernist Landscape with Sailboats and Full Moon Dated and signed indistinctly “1945/W. Th...” l.r. Oil on canvas, 8 x 12 in., in a handembellished frame. Condition: Minor surface grime. $800-1,200 348 Jacob Kainen (American, 1909-2001) Untitled Signed and dated “Kainen ‘81” l.r. Watercolor on paper, sight size 21 x 28 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $400-600
349 John Ferren (American, 1905-1970) Abstraction Unsigned, artist identified on a label from attached to the frame. Watercolor on paper, 10 x 8 in., framed. Condition: Paper laid down onto board, toning, abrasion l.l. corner. $300-500
350 Venini Chandelier Glass, steel Italy, c. 1969 Multi-tier crystal prism chandelier with steel frame, can be used with 40-watt candelabra bulbs, ht. 22, dia. 17 in. $2,000-2,500
351 Fermin Verdequer Dining Table Macassar veneers, polished stainless steel Navarro Collection Id. no. 0800457, Spain Rectangular top over six vertical blocks spaced by polished steel elements joined to oval polished steel base, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 83, dp. 45 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000
352 Six De Sede Dining Chairs Leather, chromed steel Switzerland, c. 2003 Cream leather seat and back on chromed steel frame, manufacturer’s metal tag, ht. 35 1/2, wd. 21, dp. 21 in. $1,500-2,500
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353 Christofle Ice Bucket on Stand Silver-plate K+T Collection, designers Adam D. Tihany and Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller, 21st century Smooth mirror surface bucket on grooved cylindrical support to circular base, ht. 32 7/8, wd. 11 in. $1,000-1,200
354 Three Neo Bar Stools Chrome plate, leather Manufactured by Alphaville Design Bent plywood seat covered in dark brown leather, pneumatic shaft, 360 degree swivel, footrest, adjusts from dining table height to bar height, ht. 19 1/2 to 29 1/2, wd. 14 3/4, dp. 16 1/2 in. $500-700 355 Momoko Jungle Goddess Signed “MOMOKO” l.r. Acrylic on canvas, 44 x 32 in., framed. Condition: Good. $1,200-1,500
356 Bohdan Osyczka (American, 1932-1985) Section M Signed “Osyczka” l.r. Watercolor on paper, 18 x 26 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $500-700
357 American School, 20th Century Reclining Nude Unsigned. Ceramic, 10 x 22 x 9 in., without base. Condition: Dust to interstices. $500-700
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358 Custom Woodmeister Media and Fireplace Console with Wall Shelves Macassar veneer, clear maple, stone, metal, glass, stainless steel Massachusetts, late 20th/early 21st century Comprised of a frame for wall mounted television, opening 35 1/2 x 44 over a 3-in. thick rectangular top, centered by a stainless steel ecosmart fire unit with slab stone surround with glass shield, flanked by two cabinets each fitted with two shelves and outlet openings, vent channels allow for heat dissipation throughout unit, the whole raised on shaped support, uses liquid fuel, stone fireback is mounted to wood backing, back stone panel has some stable cracks which can be filled, approx. ht. 75 1/2, console 36, wd. 93 1/4, dp. 27 3/4, stone fireback ht. 24 1/2, wd. 48; accompanied by four macassar veneer wall shelves with strip lighting at rear, can be mounted anywhere, wd. 38 1/2, dp. 10, thickness 2 3/4 in. Note: This unit will not be on preview in Boston; appointments can be made to preview in our Marlborough gallery. $1,000-1,500
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359 IVR Mazzega Apparenza Face Vase Hand-blown art glass Design by Max Ernst, Murano, Italy White glass with applied ear handles and pulled rim, facial decorations in orange and blue, engraved at base edge Max Ernst IVR Mazzega Murano, ht. 12 3/4 in. $600-800
362 Robert Sterling Neuman (American, 19262015) Pedazos del Mundo Study Signed and dated “RSN 1963” l.r. Gouache, ink, and graphite on paper, sight size 23 x 30 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $300-500
360 Sweater Sculpture Marble 20th century Carved from a single slab of white marble, depicting a folded sweater with rolled neck with tooled ribbing, some wear, ht. 15, wd. 10 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500
363 Juan Montoya Branch Table Ash, ash veneer New York Square top in soft black stain with branchshape supports at the four corners, ht. 29, dia. 48 in. $1,200-1,500
361 Custom Lawson Sofa Upholstery, wood Made by Thomas D’Angelis, United States High back with cushion seat in neutral upholstery, rolled arms, accompanied by three accent pillows, ht. 32 1/2, lg. 7 ft. 6 in. $1,000-1,500
364 Four Juan Montoya Antelope Chairs Wood, faux leather New York Circular seat back with padded brown faux leather upholstery, with conforming seat, ht. 36 1/2, wd. 20 1/2, dp. 24 3/4 in. $1,000-1,200
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365 John Roy (American, 1930-2001) Diamond-shaped Optical Abstraction Unsigned, MOMA label affixed to the reverse. Ink on paperboard, 21 1/2 x 21 1/2 in., under glass, unframed. Condition: Toning. $500-700 366 Victor Vasarely (Hungarian/French, 1906-1997) Jatek Signed “Vasarely” l.r., titled on a label affixed to the reverse. Screenprint on paper, sight size 29 x 27 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $400-500
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367 Laurel Peterson Gregory Dog Sculpture Out of Step Bronze United States, 20th/21st century Seven bronze dogs in a row, numbered 16/21, approx. ht. 7, lg. 15, dp. 5 in. $350-450
368 Gianfranco Frattini Writing Desk Rosewood veneers, leather, aluminum Model 804, made by Bernini, Italy, 1960s Tambour top, pulls out to access the cream leather covered writing surface, minor spotting to leather, designer and maker’s mark 051/100, approx. ht. 31 1/2, wd. 39 1/4, dp. 25 in. $800-1,200
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369 Kirsch/Hamilton Prisma Clock Cambridge, Massachusetts, c. 1970 Color changing clock with chrome body and thick Lucite lens, rectangular hour and minute hands, rotating eccentric seconds disc over larger fixed disc, 120-volt AC motor, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 7, dp. 5 3/4 in. $300-500 370 Contemporary Table Lamp Glass, chrome-plated steel White glass bulb-shape shade over single socket on stacked ring Machine Age-style base, ht. 19 in. $100-150
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371 Juan Carlos Liberti (Argentine, 1930-2014) La isla misteriosa Signed “LIBERTI” l.r., signed, titled, and dated “LIBERTI/.../1979” on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 17 5/8 x 13 3/4 in., framed. Condition: Minor retouch to l.l. corner, scattered varnish inconsistencies in the sky. $600-1,000 372 After Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963) Torero, c. 1955, edition of 75. Signed “GBraque” in pencil l.r., numbered “6/75” in pencil l.l. Color collotype or similar on paper, image size 13 3/8 x 9 1/4 in., framed. Condition: Toning, not examined out of frame. $400-600
373 Christopher Gowell “Medusa” Sculpture Bronze Eliot, Maine, late 20th/21st century Bust of a nude female form with flower-twined body, raised on an oval wood plinth, ht. 23, wd. 17, dp. 16 in. $1,400-1,600
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374 George Zachary Constant (American, 18921978) Bust of a Woman Signed “Constant” l.l., titled on a label from “Artists for Core” on the back of the frame. Gouache on paper, 11 x 7 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Toning. $600-800 375 Alfred McNamara (American, 1911-1994) Music Forms Signed “A MCNAMARA” l.r., titled and inscribed “...R3-7” on the reverse. Oil on Masonite, 24 x 30 in., framed. Condition: Varnish discoloration, surface grime. $600-800 376 Edna Andrade (American, 1917-2008) Two Op-Art Works: Black and White Screenprint and Abstract Color Collage Signed “EDINA ANDRADE” l.r., dedicated to “Rina & Chuck Parkhurst” l.l. Screenprint: sight size 10 x 7 in., framed; collage: paper and gouache on paper, sight size 5 x 8 in., framed. Condition: Screenprint with toning; collage good. $300-500 377 Linda Cordner (American, 21st Century) Scape 19, 20, 23, 25 All signed and dated “Cordner 2007” on frame. Encaustic on wood, 12 x 12 in., unframed. Condition: Minor abrasion on 23 u.r. $400-600 378 Herbert Ferber (American, 1906-1991) Orange, Red, White, and Black Abstraction Signed and dated “Ferber 63” on the reverse. Oil on paper affixed to Masonite, 23 x 32 3/4 in., unframed. Condition: Minor surface grime. $2,000-3,000 379 Two Steelcase Bix Lounge Seats Upholstery, metal Michigan, Mexico, 2012 High back in cloth upholstery with light taupe soft faux leather seat, each can be used as alcove seating around a table or as lounge seating, paper Steelcase labels, ht. 49, wd. 25 1/2, dp. 37 3/4 in. $300-500
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380 Modern Teardrop Side Table MDF, glass, metal, paint Circular glass top joined to white teardropshape base, ht. 28 1/2, dia. 23 5/8 in. $150-250 381 Modern Occasional Table Glass, metal Square beveled glass top over metal openwork apron raised on four cylindrical legs, ht. 23 1/4, dia. 24 in. $200-225 382 American School, 20th Century Red Hatchet Signed “Murray” l.r. Oil on canvas, 26 x 30 in., framed. Condition: Good. $100-200
383 Ethel Polacheck Margolies (American, b. 1907) Cubist Landscape with Houses Signed and dated “Ethel Margolies ‘54” l.r. Gouache on paper, 21 x 27 in., framed. Condition: Minor sheet warping, toning. $500-800 384 European School, 20th Century Abstract Painting Signed and dated “Toro ‘62” l.r. Oil and sand on canvas, 36 x 24 in., framed. Condition: Minor craquelure, surface grime. $200-300
385 A. Gennarelli (1881-1943) Art Deco Sculpture of a Woman Bronze, marble France, c. 1935 Modeled and cast as a partially draped woman in a crouching position on oval marble plinth, signed in the casting A. Gennarelli, ht. 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200
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386 Anthony Thomas Triano (American, 19281997) Two Works: Flamenco Dancer and Floral Bouquet Dancer signed and dated “Triano ‘67” l.l.; Bouquet signed and dated “Triano ‘64” l.l. Dancer gouache and ink on paper, sight size 12 x 8 1/2 in., framed; Bouquet gouache on paper, sight size 25 x 18 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frames. $300-350 387 American School, 20th Century Floral Bouquet Unsigned. Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 in., framed. Condition: Surface grime. $200-300
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388 Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983) Color Lithograph Unsigned. 25 x 20 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $300-500 389 Three 20th Century American Landscape Photographs: Christopher Burkett (American, b. 1951), Autumn Tempest and White Callas at Dawn, and John Wawrzonek (American, b. 1941), Lily Pond with Reflections, Walden Reservation Tempest and Callas signed “Christopher Burkett” l.r., Lily Pond signed “Wawrzonek” l.r. Cibachrome prints, sizes to 19 x 45 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frames. $800-1,200
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390 Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996) Pezzato Vase Art glass Murano, Italy, mid-20th century Conical form waisted near the bottom composed of a patchwork of blue, red, green, and clear glass, polished pontil, acid-etched mark Venini Murano Italia, ht. approx. 8 3/4 in. $750-1,000
391 Andrew W. DeVries Sculpture Tres Jolie Bronze United States, 2001 Depicting a full-body female figure in handstand pose, one hand mounted to bronze plinth joined to green marble plinth, signed in casting with copyright mark and edition number 3/12, ht. 32 1/2, wd. 14, dp. 5 in. $1,700-1,900
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1001 Five-piece Art Deco Porch Suite Bamboo, upholstery Sofa and two chairs with curvilinear cut rattan sides, upholstered cushions with large leaf pattern in purple, mango, cream, and blue on green ground, accompanied by two square end tables of conforming materials with stepped sides; sofa and chairs, ht. 35, wd. 80, 36, dp. 30 1/4, table ht. 26 1/2, top 22 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000
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1002 Folk Art Carved Mirror Mixed woods Late 19th/early 20th century Pierced surround with applied oak leaves, birds, flowers, acorns, deer, centered by an oval mirror with tooled border, some repairs and loss, ht. 53 3/4, wd. 34 1/2 in. $2,000-4,000 1003 Tramp Art Cabinet Wood, mirrored glass New York, 1921 Gallery top over two drawers half drawers with mirrored cabinet doors below, the bottom with full drawer dated 1921, each side accented by a mirror element, the whole relief decorated, ht. 68, wd. 42, dp. 19 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000 1004 “Stuart” Sign Gilt-painted wood, iron Early 20th century Wooden “Stuart” in script with a large golf club set horizontally below, the whole held by an iron frame back, ht. 44 3/8, wd. 89, dp. 9 in. $3,000-5,000 1005 Antler Table Wood, stain 20th century Oval top with tooled edge supported by a shaped wood antler base with two bull heads all in brown stain, ht. 32 1/4, wd. 36, dp. 29 in. $300-500
1006 Collection of Indian Clubs Wood, metal, plastic, paint Late 19th/20th century Twenty-seven clubs and two dumbbells in a variety of polychrome decorated, metal clad, wirework, and shaped wood forms, ht. 14 to 25, dumbbells wd. 9 in. $4,000-6,000
1012 Adirondack Gothic-inspired Armchair Bentwood United States, 20th century Branchwork seat back with shaped slat seat, fastened together with screws for durability, ht. 57 1/2, wd. 27 1/2, dp. 30 in. $2,000-4,000
1007 Embroidered Appliqué Table Mat Probably wool, cotton Probably New England, 19th century Floral border with center panel basket of flowers and birds, framed, sight size 45 x 37, with frame 47 3/8 x 40 1/4 in. $3,000-6,000
1013 Adirondack-style Root Table Marble, wood 20th century Rectangular variegated rust-colored marble top a later addition over framed board top supported on natural root base, wear to wood, ht. 29 3/8, wd. 54, dp. 29 1/2 in. $1,500-2,500
1008 Apple Weathervane Painted metal 20th century Horizontal branch with apple in red paint pendant mounted on stand, overall ht. 44 7/8, weathervane only 31 3/4, wd. 37 1/2 in. $800-1,200 1009 Pair of Antler Chairs Resin, upholstery 20th century Large brown-stained antlers surround the back rest and seat in flocked maroon upholstery, antlers form shelves on both sides of seat, the whole supported on four cylindrical posts, back supported by steel straps, approx. ht. 48 3/8, wd. 52, dp. 34 in. $600-800 1010 Deer Head Wall Sculpture Painted iron, glass, metal United States, late 19th/early 20th century Cast iron deer head with glass eyes and rack of metal antlers, head ht. 9, wd. 28, dp. 22 5/8 in. $1,500-2,000 1011 Adirondack Armchair Painted wood New York, 20th century Crest rail composed of club ends over bent twig seat back, slat seat, arm rails terminate in club ends, the whole in mustard and black paint, ht. 45, wd. 28 1/2, dp. 23 1/2 in. $3,000-4,000
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1014 Tramp Art-style Mirror Wood, glass 20th century The rectangular glass mirror flanked by triangular panels over smaller conforming panels, all within chipcarved surround, some loss, ht. 35, wd. 46 1/2, dp. 23 in. $1,500-2,500 1015 Adirondack Bookcase on Chest New York, early 20th century Two-door bookcase interior fitted with two shelves, the whole set back over a chest of two hinged doors opening to three long drawers, the exterior of both rough and smooth hewn wood segments and decorative burlwood elements, chest signed DZ JR in wood, replaced cresting, ht. 86, wd. 46, chest dp. 24, bookcase dp. 16 in. $6,000-8,000 1016 Tramp Art Tower with Mustard Paint Paint, wood Early 20th century Urn-shape finial over pitched roof, the first of five sections with circular cutouts, one cutout fitted with a red lens, the remaining sections alternate between the cutout design and a picket fence design, all sections with tooled molding, the back plain, minor finial loss, ht. 57, wd. 10 7/8, dp. 10 in. $1,000-1,500
1018 Adirondack Occasional Table Wood Early 20th century Rectangular top in a geometric mosaic of bark-covered branches, twig valanced apron, and pedestal-form trunk to root base, ht. 27 3/4, wd. 31 3/4, dp. 21 5/8 in. $2,500-3,500 1019 Memoryware Trunk Ceramic, glass, found objects, wood, paint United States, 20th century Rectangular covered box covered in shards of found objects with tramp artstyle molding finished in gold paint, ht. 12, wd. 20, dp. 10 3/4 in. $600-800 1020 Black Forest-style Mirror Walnut Late 19th/early 20th century Central mirror flanked by carved trees with a dog in a forest of ferns and mushrooms, ht. 22 3/4, wd. 20 3/4 in. $800-1,200 1021 Carved Folk Art Pipe Rack with Pipes Wood, metal, meerschaum, plastic, paint United States The rack comprised of a solid wood base with carved faces against a stippled black ground, the branchstyle rack fitted with metal clips accompanied by two short stem pipes with ladies in profile, and six pipes including four with profiles of men, one made from resin, one with hand on bowl and one in the form of a shoe, two with loss, rack ht. 20, wd. 12 in. $1,000-1,500
1022 Folk Art-style Mirror Wood, glass 20th century The frame composed of opposing diagonal wooden elements conforming to the circular mirror glass panel, dia. 28 in. $250-350 1023 Blackamoor-style Wall Plaques Wood, paint 20th century Black-painted hand and arm rising from an oval draped and gilded ground, approx. ht. 16, wd. 5 1/2, dp. 13 1/2 in. $400-600 1024 Seven Small Folk Art Items Wood, paint 20th century Including a chip-carved and gilt book box; pair of carved dog’s head finials, minor loss; a covered tramp art-style box; a whimsy; a miniature chip-carved tall chair; and a contemporary carved wood flask, respective ht. 2 1/4, lg. 6 3/4; ht. 3 7/8; ht. 4; ht. 3; ht. 7 3/4 in. $350-500 1025 Tramp Art Frame Wood, glass United States, early 20th century Fitted with eight apertures, in chipped wood frame, ht. 24 1/4, wd. 15 1/4; aperture sight sizes: six 4 1/2 x 3 and two 8 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. $300-500 1026 Palm Tree Table Lamp Gilt-metal, fabric 20th century Two sockets with palm fronds over conforming tree trunk standard flaring to octagonal base, fitted with a fabric shade, ht. to finial 41 1/2 in. $125-150 1027 Antler Chair Composition, antler, wood, metal 20th century Large rack forms the backrest, shaped wood seat raised on log legs with smaller antler ornament, approx. ht. 49 3/4, wd. 42, dp. 20 in. $400-600
1028 Two Antler Chairs 20th century Antler forms forming back, seat, and base, ht. 39, wd. 34, dp. 23 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000 1029 Tripod Table Laminate, wood 20th century Square black laminate over wood table top on tripod wood base with ball feet, ht. 28 3/8, wd. 17, dp. 17 in. $125-175 1030 Floral Floor Lamp with Fruit Shade Patinated metal, fiber 20th century The floor lamp with flowers and leaves on three-leg scroll-form base, polychrome patination, accompanied by a shade covered in multicolored clusters of berries over a single socket, repair where socket meets standard, ht. 57, shade dia. 21 in. $400-600 1031 Folk Art Mirror Wood, glass Late 19th/early 20th century Fret work, rosettes, and geometric devices ornament the wide wood frame centered by mirror glass, ht. 29, wd. 49 in. $700-900 1032 Jeweled Gothic Pavilion Wood, glass, beads 19th and 20th century Nine spires with four glass archways accented by beads, the interior with a spire on stepped white base, the whole raised on a platform base, ht. 36, wd. 12 1/4, dp. 11 3/4 in. $600-800
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1017 Four Black Sculptural Hands Wood, plaster, porcelain, paint 20th century A carved and gilt-painted wood hand; a painted wood hand with rope-turned red cuff; a porcelain hand marked Trenton, New Jersey; and a plaster hand with oval opening possibly to fit a candle or votive, respective ht. 6, 11, 16 1/2, 20 1/2 in. $300-500
1033 Three Prisoner-of-war Carvings Bone, wood 19th century Two with stoppers, one incised with a bird and snake with circular motifs, the second with circular motifs in a stylized lozenge design with a carved wood stopper, and the last with inscribed bamboo decoration and carved beetle and trunk, respective ht. 8 1/2, 9 3/4, 5 3/8 in. $200-300
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1034 Chuck Urban (American, 20th Century)
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1035 Tramp Art Center Table with Cigar Decoupage Top Wood, glass, foil 20th century Circular glass top, the underside with decoupage cigar wrappers, Clockwise images of President Wilson, King Albert I with Belgian Flag, Prime Minister Raymond Poincare with French Flag, General Ferdinand Foch, General John Pershing, King George V, General Haig, King Victor Emmanuel, Prime Minister Wilfred Laurier, Emperor Taisho, Tsar Nicholas II, and others, the whole raised on four legs and hip roof form base, dark stain in center, ht. 28 3/4, dia. 52 in. $3,000-5,000 1036 Folk Art Pear Wall Plaque Laminated wood, paint United States, 20th century Half-relief large pear in yellow paint with brown stem, ht. 52 7/8, wd. 31 1/2 in. $300-500 1037 Polychrome Decorated Swordfish Bill Sword Swordfish, wood, paint United States, 1926 Wood grip handle dated March 1926, sword with paint decorated lighthouse and sailing vessel on one side, swordfish, compass, wheel and anchor, and vessels painted on the other side with the name Harry B. Bibber, BSCH Sunapee, chip and repair near tip, lg. 35 3/4 in. $400-600 1038 Four Beaded Baskets Africa 20th century All with covers, two circular and two square, ht. 5 1/2 to 6 1/2; dia. 5 1/4 to 9 1/4 in. $200-300
1039 Two Gilt Cherub Wall Sconces Wood, metal, paint 20th century Surmounted by a gilt silver ribbon over gold bodies each with two arms upturned and fitted with candle sockets, ht. 29 1/2 in. $400-600 1040 Pair of Silver-gilt Floral Plaques Wood, silver foil 20th century In the form of a bouquet in an urnshape vase in half relief, ht. 21 1/2 in. $100-200 1041 Pair of Glass-top Occasional Tables Glass, lacquer 20th century Each with square beveled glass top over four curved panels set into stepped black lacquer base, ht. 20 3/4, dia. 26 7/8 in. $400-600 1042 Faience Horse Head Figure Glazed earthenware Europe, 20th century Full-body horse head in white crackle glaze on a circular white plinth with hand-painted faux marble veining, some glaze loss at base of horse’s head, horse ht. 28, plinth wd. 11 3/4 in. $300-500 1043 Palm Tree Lamp Brass, laminate, wood 20th century Hand-hammered brass palm leaves joined to a square box, the center fitted with a single socket, resting on a black wood plinth, could be used as a table lamp or on the pedestal as shown, total ht. 70 1/2, lamp alone 33 1/2, wd. 34 1/2, pedestal 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. $400-600 1044 H. & A. Gilbey Gin Bottle and a Figural Bottle Glass Scotland; unknown, late 19th/20th century Large square clear and frosted glass bottle marked H&A Gilbey Ltd. on front; and a bottle shaped as the body of a man in a tuxedo in frosted glass, respective ht. 24, 13 3/8 in. $250-325
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1045 Tramp Art-style “Thorn” Table Easel Wood 20th century ht. 26, wd. 19 1/2 in. $200-250 1046 Pair of Fireplace Sconces Painted metal 20th century Tall branch forms composed of leaves alternating with buds with two arms at base terminating in candlecups, raised on tripod base, all with gold painted finish, ht. 36 3/4 in. $250-350 1047 Tramp Art-style Wall Cabinet Wood, paint United States, later 20th century Green-painted plywood with faux tramp art ornament, cabinet with two doors opening to three shelves with two half-drawers below, ht. 49 3/4, wd. 21, dp. 14 3/4 in. $300-500 1048 Two Painted Oars Wood, paint United States, 20th century In mallard paint, with original hardware for mounting, lg. 86 in. $200-250 1049 Tea Cart Chromed steel, mirror glass 20th century Oval top with black glass center in a mirrored frame over conforming lower shelf in a chromed steel frame, raised on three casters, ht. 29, lg. 26 1/4, wd. 18 3/8 in. $150-250 1050 J.L. Hammett Terrestrial Globe on Iron Stand Colored paper lithography, cast steel c. 1925 Globe marked J.L. Hammett, Boston, New York, raised on painted cast metal tripod base with paw feet, ht. 31, globe dia. 18 in. $200-300
1052 Tramp Art Corner Shelf Wood, paint United States Triangular form with polychrome decorated applied heart, star, and bird ornament, with two scrollwork sides, ht. 23 1/2, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 10 1/4 in. $300-500 1053 Christian Folk Art Illuminated Shrine Wood, metal, sequins United States, 20th century Shaped body with the carved heads of the twelve apostles set in the openings of the surround with names below, the center opens to reveal Jesus on the cross backlit by four sockets illuminating the sequined background, the sloped front plinth carved “In God’s Light There Is Hope,” electrified, ht. 29 1/2, wd. 15 3/4 in. $300-500 1054 Cork-encrusted Pier Mirror Cork, mirrored glass 20th century Wide cork framework with rectangular mirrored glass center panel, some loss, ht. 72, wd. 31, glass ht. 53, wd. 21 in. $1,000-1,500 1055 Folk Art Table with Root Base Wood United States, early 20th century Rectangular top with branch-covered apron conforming branched center support, and rectangular base, ht. 27, wd. 30, dp. 18 in. $400-600 1056 Indian Chief’s Head Sculpture Wood, paint 20th century Carved and polychrome painted with backswept headdress, raised on a black plinth, ht. 13, lg. 16 in. $300-500
1057 Big Horn Sheep Wall Ornament Composite material, stain 20th century Full relief head of a big horn sheep in brown finish, wired for mounting, approx. ht. 7 1/4, wd. 25 1/2, dp. 12 in. $200-250 1058 Jiggs and Maggie Butler Tray Wood, paint 20th century Man and woman facing each other with a tray between them painted in full attire, raised on horizontal plinth, ht. 30 1/2, wd. 23 1/2, dp. 4 7/8 in. $150-250 1059 Folk Art Memory Ware Occasional Table Ceramic, wood, grout United States, early 20th century Octagonal top set with a mosaic of fragmented ceramic shards with conforming lower median shelf, the whole supported on four spindleshaped legs, ht. 30, dia. 20 1/4 in. $400-600 1060 Memoryware Jardinière Round vessel clad in a mosaic of porcelain shards with elephant-form handles, ht. 12, dia. 17 1/2 in. $300-500 1061 Native American on Horse Weathervane Sheet iron, paint 20th century Polychrome painted rider on a horse at full gallop, shooting an arrow, mounted on a stand, total ht. 32 5/8, wd. 23 1/2, dp. 8, weathervane only ht. 29 3/4, wd. 22, dp. 1/8 in. $400-600 1062 Kissing Lion Tablet Wood Europe, 20th century Rectangular tablet with two lions at top, on a marquetry decorated board, ht. 15 1/2, wd. 19 1/2 in. $75-125
1063 Folk Art Architectural Tower Wood, paint United States, late 19th/early 20th century Hipped roof over open portico on twofloor building with exterior stairwells with polychrome decoration, ht. 37, wd. 16, dp. 13 3/4 in. $800-1,200 1064 Small Tramp Art Mirror and a Wall Shelf Wood, mirror glass United States, early 20th century Chip carved design, ht. 17 1/2, 7, wd. 8 3/4, 28, shelf dp. 7 3/4 in. $300-400 1065 Carnival Light Fixture Sheet metal, plaster, cloth Checkered red and cream hat over black face with single light socket accented by iridescent glass bubbles to create the appearance of blowing bubbles, sheet metal body with plaster feet and hands, threaded rod runs the length of the body, losses, ht. 38 to 40 in. $600-800 1066 Green-painted Bench Wood, iron, paint Early 20th century Single back slat over two seat slats on leafy twig form legs, ht. 29 3/8, wd. 58 1/2, dp. 19 in. $300-500 1067 Polychrome Decorated Carrying Case Paint, wood, brass Early 20th century Decorated with skating figures and floral motifs on red ground with brass hardware, the wood-lined interior with four covered compartments, ht. 12 1/2, wd. 21, dp. 8 1/2 in. $300-500
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1051 Tramp Art-style Wall or Chest Cabinet Wood, paint United States, 20th century Rectangular form with galley top in cream paint with single drawer above a mirrored cabinet door, ht. 21 1/2, wd. 16 1/2, dp. 9 1/2 in. $400-600
1068 Tramp Art Frame with Hunting Dog Print Wood, glass, paper Late 19th/20th century Rectangular frame with geometric devices with chip-worked edges, ht. 31 1/4, wd. 23 1/4, sight ht. 23 3/4, wd. 15 1/4 in. $200-250
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1069 Carved Tobacconist Figure on Stand Polychrome paint, wood Early 20th century Fitted with feathered headdress and carved robe with stylized green leaves in one hand, raised on later wood plinth, approx. ht. of figure 57 1/2, plinth 12; wd. 16 1/4, 15; dp. 11, 15 in. $1,200-1,500
1075 Polychrome Painted Wood Sculpture Wood, paint United States, early 20th century Incised wood figure of a man in motion with a large basket of wood flowers on his head, painted on one side, minor loss and repairs, ht. 15, wd. 10 1/2 in. $100-200
1070 Ed Sharon Bench Iron, wood Square iron stock in white forming a geometric backrest with the name Ed Sharon in black paint, the wooden bench seat in green paint, raised on bent and looped legs, joint separation, ht. 32 1/2, wd. 86 1/2, dp. 14 3/4 in. $600-800
1076 Micmac Native American Root Club Birch, wood Early 20th century Chip-carved handle with carved face, lg. 34 1/4, wd. 10 1/4 in. $75-100
1071 Framed Penny Rug Probably wool felt United States, late 19th/early 20th century Hexagonal pattern of multicolored circles with petaled border, framed, sight size approx. 43 1/2 x 33 3/4, framed 48 1/2 x 37 1/4 in. $300-500 1072 Three Large Cloth Dolls Fabric, thread 20th century All with black bodies, a velvet clothed doll made by Nora Wellington, England, and two unclothed dolls, some fading and loss, ht. 29 1/2 to 35 in. $100-200 1073 Carved Loon Sculpture Wood, paint United States, late 20th century Full-body decoy-style loon in black and cream paint, holding a fish in its mouth, minor nicks, ht. 18, lg. 26 1/2 in. $100-200 1074 Jones Bros. Trunk Metal England, early 20th century Embossed to create the appearance of crocodile skin, the lid opens to reveal a rectangular compartment, latch tongue absent, ht. 12 1/2, wd. 21 1/2, dp. 12 in. $150-250
1077 Tramp Art Wood and Velvet Frame Wood, velvet, glass United States, late 19th/early 20th century Diagonal frame with border molding openwork and rust velvet borders centered by glass, sight size 8 x 11, frame ht. 30, wd. to 25 in. $300-500 1078 Pair of Candelabra Wood marquetry Each surmounted by a candlecup, with additional candlecups on stepped marquetry front with cross motif, raised on four prong base, ht. 21 1/4, wd. 13 1/4 in. $200-250 1079 Barton La Clair Marquetry Fireplace Wood marquetry, glass, metal Potsdale, New York, 1967 Mantel back centered by a clock, the whole set in a marquetry of geometric devices, fireplace opening set with faux birch logs, electrified, access panel on side, branded maker’s mark, date, and location, ht. 55, wd. 53 1/2, dp. 18 in. $800-1,200 1080 Pair of Marquetry Vases and Tray Wood 20th century Two vases in a gradient of wood colors and a tray with two handles in a compass pattern, age-typical wear, ht. 13 3/4, tray dia. 15 1/4 in. $300-500
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1081 Pair of Decorative Coral Vases Coral, plaster Fan of dried natural coral set in gilded plaster urns, approx. ht. 26, wd. 20 in. $100-200 1082 Folk Art Trapped Ball Cane Carved wood Late 19th/early 20th century Tapering cylindrical form with handform handle, lg. 35 1/2 in. $200-250 1083 Pair of Paul Frankl-style Rattan Lounge Chairs Rattan, faux leather Comprised of five bent rattan strands with faux green leather seats, approx. ht. 31 1/2, wd. 31, dp. 34 in. $800-1,200 1084 Bamboo Torchiere Bamboo, metal 20th century Hourglass form, each end set with a single socket, raised on tripod legs, electrified, ht. 66 in. $100-200 1085 Pair of Carved Wooden Lamps Each in the form of small tree, the branches suspending multiple, large, carved and veined leaves, fitted with three sockets shielded by the leaves, the whole raised on a brass plinth base, ht. 36, wd. 28, approx. dp. 12 in. $800-1,200 1086 Modernist Coffee Table Glass and chrome Round chrome base formed in two halves with square glass top, edge chips to glass, ht. 17 1/2, dia. 37 1/2 in. $300-500 1087 Hand-carved Rose Hand Mirror Wood, glass United States, early 20th century Rectangular frame centered by aging mirror glass with rope-turned border, the reverse with carved red roses and green leaves in relief on stippled wood ground, ht. 12, wd. 5 in. $300-500
1089 Folk Art Bird Carving Wood, paint, composition 20th century Polychrome decorated bird with carved pierced tail and crest, accompanied by a wood stand, wear and minor losses, ht. of bird 9 1/2, stand 11 1/4, wd. of bird 32 in. $250-350 1090 Paint-decorated Wall Rack Wood, paint United States, early 20th century Pierced and painted two-tier rack, depicting an arch with a building amongst trees with a dove above, the second tier with two doves, wood loss at edge, ht. 15 3/4, wd. 12 in. $200-300 1091 Polychrome Painted Post Lamp Wood, metal United States, 20th century Single socket on shaped and turned polychrome decorated segments joined to square stepped base, ht. to finial 70 1/2 in. $300-500 1092 Architectural Tramp Art Birdcage Painted wood, wire Large framework in green paint with five access doors, the two front bays rotate out, the back comprised of vertical planks, ht. 34 1/2, wd. 35, dp. 22 in. $1,000-1,500 1093 Aqua-painted Spool Table Wood, paint Rectangular plank top with shelf below on spool-form supports, ht. 20 1/2, wd. 28 3/8, dp. 10 in. $50-75
1094 Tramp Art-style Magazine Holder Wood, paint United States, 20th century Lattice-form back with tooled edges and decorative horizontal front slats, remnants of green paint, ht. 18 3/4, wd. 17 in. $200-250 1095 Architectural Column with Ionic Capital Wood, clay Late 19th/20th century Circular column stripped of paint with red clay Ionic capital, ht. of column 72 3/8, top of column 6 7/8, capital ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-350 1096 Architectural Carousel Element Wood, paint, glass Section with applied and painted elements over a border of rectangular mirrored glass, losses, ht. 18, lg. 51 3/4, dp. 3/4 to 4 in. $600-800 1097 Marble Mosaic Doorstop 20th century Rectangular form, some nicks, ht. 2 1/2, lg. 7 3/4, dp. 3 7/8 in. $150-200 1098 Country Painted Dressing Table with Stool Wood, paint, upholstery United States, 20th century Arched kneehole with side compartments on each side, accompanied by circular slat-sided stool with lower shelf, all in green paint, ht. 31, wd. 32 3/4, dp. 13, stool ht. 18 1/2 in. $200-300 1099 Five Carved Floral Sculptures Wood, paint, gilt 20th century Each forming a polychrome painted flower on leafy stems on a variety of geometric shaped bases, approx. ht. 12 1/2 to 25 1/2 in. $300-500
1100 Painted Country Side Table Wood, paint United States, 20th century Rectangular top with melon-colored paint over single drawer with shaped legs and apron joined by crossstretchers, ht. 33 1/2, wd. 33, dp. 18 1/8 in. $600-800 1101 Four Trompe l’Oeil Painted Chairs Painted iron 20th century The backs painted with baskets full of vegetables or fruit with faux birch painted seats raised on steel rod legs, ht. 36 1/2, seat dia. 17 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 1102 Folk Art-style Fruit Arrangement Paper, plaster, wood, glass 19th and 20th century Curved glass dome filled with a variety of faux fruit and vegetables on rectangular black wood base, ht. 15 1/2, wd. 15 1/2, dp. 11 in. $400-600 1103 Adirondack-style Wall Clock Wood, paint 20th century Rustic architectural wood surround in black finish, centered by a roman numeral dial, thirty-day, time-only, spring-powered movement, Made in U.S.A. by Waterbury Clock Co., ht. 45, wd. 36, dp. 6 in. $2,500-3,500
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1088 Four Vintage Items Art Deco flashlight on stand; a paper cutter, a lithograph banana, and a painted wood Beware of Dog sign, all with wear and minor losses, various sizes. $155-235
1104 Tramp Art Floor Lamp Wood, metal 20th century Four-sided pillar tapering to top with applied diamond lozenge ornament, the top fitted with four lamp sockets and brass rod for a cream-colored conforming shape shade, column ht. 52 3/4, to top 73 in. $800-1,200 1105 Tramp Art Cabinet Wood United States, 20th century Tower-shape cabinet with tooled molding, the front with three graduated drawers over twelve half drawers, the sides with fixed panels, one side panel absent, may be used as a wall cabinet or on a tabletop, ht. 34 1/2, wd. 15 1/2, dp. 10 1/4 in. $600-800
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1106 Cornucopia Wall Sculpture Sheet metal 20th century Cornucopia of fruit, flowers, and vines from sheet metal, some surface rust, wear, ht. 35 1/2, wd. 31 1/2 in. $300-500
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1107 Faux-painted Occasional Table Wood, paint 20th century Circular top in red paint with yellow lettering “30R 14 hi.,” raised on green and black shaped pedestal base on circular foot, ht. 25 1/2, dia. 25 3/4 in. $300-500
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1108 Four Decorative Wall Pockets Resin, paint 20th century Polychrome decorated in green, gold, melon, and purple, ht. 15, wd. 10 1/2 in. $100-200 1109 Alvin Museum Replica Horse Head Sculpture Cast powdered stone United States, 1961 Figural head on a casket-shaped plinth, used as a garden ornament, finish wear, hairline, ht. 27, lg. 34, dp. 10 in. $200-300 1110 Life-size Deer Garden Ornament Cement, glass 20th century Full-body deer on a rectangular plinth, some loss and repairs, ht. 50, wd. 15, lg. 47 3/8 in. Note: This lot will not be on preview in Boston; appointments can be made to preview in our Marlborough gallery. $400-500 1111 Metal Glove Form Rack Cast metal Late 19th/early 20th century Probably used as a mold for making gloves, the four hands with articulated thumbs, can be wall mounted, ht. 17 1/2, wd. 25 1/4 in. $200-400
1112 Metal Banjo, Safety Pin Plaque, Boot, and Pair of Shears United States, late 19th/20th century Includes a tin banjo, metal boot with rubber tread, wall plaque with safety pins, backplate marked no. 88 KeyesDavis Co., Battle Creek, Michigan, and a pair of early handwrought shears on stand, respective ht. 33 1/2, 13 3/4, 11, 12 in. $210-375 1113 Three Zinc Hat Forms approx. ht. 7 to 10 in. $200-400 1114 Hall Seat with Coat Rack Painted wood United States, late 19th century Red, green, and umber painted finish on bench seat, a black post on one end with hat rack hooks, post ht. 68, bench ht. 35, wd. 53, dp. 18 1/2 in. $200-300 1115 Jazzy’s Painted Art Deco Bar Wood, paint, faux leather, composition 20th century Curvilinear front with wood molding over red tacked apron with painted scene of a tipsy gentleman on the street below, conforming curvilinear footrest, approx. ht. 44 3/8, wd. 69, dp. 24 1/4 in. $600-800 1116 Two Bar Stools with Striped Upholstery Upholstery, steel 20th century Shaped upholstered backrest, circular seat in conforming striped upholstery cantilevered on a single post with footrest continuing to loop base, ht. 43 3/4 in. $100-200 1117 Steer Horn Lounge Chair with Footstool Horn, hooves, upholstery United States, 20th century The back with six horns, white upholstered seat, raised on split-hoof feet, accompanied by a low footstool with steer handles and feet, respective ht. 35, 10; wd. 44, 14; dp. 31, 8 in. $400-600
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1118 Apple Sculpture Composite, plastic, paint 20th century Large red-painted apple with attached green plastic leaves, some paint loss, approx. ht. 24, dia. 25 in. $300-400 1119 Pair of Architectural Columns with Corinthian Capitals Wood, paint, plaster 19th/20th century Two fluted columns on circular to square bases surmounted by cast Corinthian capitals, some splitting, loss and repairs, each column approx. ht. 78, top dia. 8, capital ht. 13 in. $1,000-1,500 1120 Seven Oversize Liquor Bottles Glass, paper Including Moet & Chandon Champagne; Justerini Scotch Whiskey; Seagrams Seven Crown; Sky Vodka; Brights President Canadian Champagne; Hennessey Cognac; Vignobles Jerome Quiot Chateauneuf de Pape 3000 ml, ht. 18 to 25 1/2 in. $200-300 1121 Tramp Art-style Table Lamp Wood, metal United States, 20th century Comprised of tooled molding with nine arms radiating from a wooden harp centered by a single socket on a vertical standard with stepped base, ht. 36 1/2 in. $100-150 1122 Architectural Column Wood, paint Partially fluted circular column in white paint, ht. 78 in. $300-500 1123 Decorative Metal Wall Sconce Tin, glass Mexico, 20th century Surmounted by two doves over center mirror set on a diagonal with foliate surround, one arm with candle socket, joint separated, ht. 34, wd. 19 in. $30-50
1125 Arts and Crafts-style Metalwork Tray Copper, antler Large curved bowl with scroll handle with mounted antler surround marked IND in a cartouche and Golden Copper, ht. 8 1/2, wd. 21 1/4 in. $75-125 1126 Trompe l’Oeil Painted Book Box Painted metal 20th century Faux-painted stack of books, the top opening to reveal a full compartment, ht. 18 1/2, wd. 18 1/8, dp. 15 5/8 in. $200-250 1127 Four World War II Photographic Prints Paper, wood, glass Images c. 1940 Depicting images of planes including: The Flying Fortress, The Bristol Beau fighter, A visit to the Royal Airforce Bomber Station, The nose and two engines of a B17 Boeing Flying Fortress, framed, each 21 x 17 in. $200-250 1128 Tramp Art-style Wall Mirror Wood, glass United States, 20th century Comprised of eight pyramid forms in relief centered by rectangular mirrored glass, labeled Hermitage Des Artistes, approx. ht. 47 1/2, wd. 38, dp. 5 1/2 in. $300-500 1129 Rick Ladd Bottle Cap Mirror Metal bottle caps, wood, glass, paint Brooklyn, New York, c. 1991 Rectangular form, the frame ornamented with bottle caps centering a glass mirror, approx. ht. 46, wd. 41 in. $300-500
1130 Rick Ladd Bottle Cap Chair and Footstool Bottle caps, painted wood, glass, metal Brooklyn, New York, 1990 Crest rail inset with a Westclox Baby Ben clock, openwork ladder back, arms terminating in cup holders, raised on four legs, the whole with embossed bottle cap decoration, signed and dated on base, accompanied by a circular stool with conforming decoration, ht. 40 1/4, wd. 31, dp. 21 1/2, stool ht. 8 5/8, dia. 16 in. $600-800
1135 The Classic Cars of the Fifties Display with Twelve Cars Wood, metal c. 1987 Including 1950 Chrysler Town & Country; 1950 Ford Woody Wagon; 1951 Mercury Monterey; 1953 Buick Skylark; 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible; 1953 Studebaker Commander; 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible; 1956 Ford Thunderbird; 1956 Lincoln Continental Mk II; 1957 Chevrolet Corvette; 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible; 1958 Ford Edsel Convertible, with a hardwood display shelf, ht. 20 3/4, wd. 17 3/4 in. $200-300
1131 Eight Golliwogg Prints with Handpainted Frames Unsigned, by Longmans Green & Co., 1900. Collotype prints; four 13 1/2 x 16; four 8 1/2 x 11 in., framed. Condition: Toning, not examined out of frames. $200-300
1136 Memoryware Storage Box Wood, paint, porcelain, glass Rectangular form clad in a mosaic of porcelain and glass shards, interior in black paint, ht. 11 5/8, wd. 19 1/2, dp. 12 in. $200-300
1132 Large Architectural Mirror Wood, paint United States, 20th century Wide fluted border with square top corner blocks centered by a glass mirror in white paint, wear, ht. 74, wd. 41 1/2, dp. 1 3/4 in. $300-500
1137 Rick Ladd Bottle Cap Frame Metal caps, wood, glass Brooklyn, 1991 Yellow-painted frame embellished with bottle caps with green mat, signed by the artist and dated, ht. 20, wd. 19, sight ht. 4 3/4, wd. 6 1/2 in. $100-150
1133 Rick Ladd Bottle Cap Chest of Drawers Bottle caps, painted wood, mirrors Brooklyn, New York, 1991 Four-drawer red-painted chest embossed with bottle caps and inset with mirrors, raised on casters, surmounted by a Sessions clock flanked by candle lamps, ht. 66, wd. 53 1/2, dp. 22 in. $1,500-2,500
1138 Three Reverse-painted Pinball Machine Views Painted glass, two 20 1/2 x 19 1/2; one 17 1/2 x 21 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Minor discoloration, abrasions, surface grime, not examined out of frames. $100-200
1134 Red Vanity Case and Four Toys Wood, metal, glass, leather Including a red Peerless luggage vanity case, three colorful pull toys and an abacus, vanity case ht. 12, wd. 12 3/4 in. $90-135
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1124 Carved and Polychrome Painted Figure Painted wood 20th century Possibly a carnival figure, the head carved with long nose and exaggerated features, bare chested body with green pants, articulated arms, hand with one long nailed finger, ht. 56 1/4 in. $300-500
1139 Tramp Art-style Box with Figural Head Wood Late 19th/early 20th century Carved figural finial on lid, box with overall tooling, approx. ht. 15 1/4, wd. 8 3/4 in. $250-300 1140 Time Supply Racing Horse Sign Wood, paint 20th century Double-sided painted silhouette of a jockey on a racing horse raised on a horizontal plinth, titled “Time Supply,” minor loss on one side, ht. 15 1/8, wd. 24, dp. 4 in. $100-150
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1141 Ice Cream Cone Sign Acrylic, wood Paint loss on reverse, surface grime, unframed, 47 x 22 in. $100-150 1142 TCBY Waffle Cone Sign Molded plastic United States, 20th century Half relief in the shape of a waffle cone with soft serve and jimmies, loss to edge, ht. 56 in. $100-150
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1143 Eastern European School, 20th Century
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Two Paintings of Country Peasants Signed “Meller” l.r. Acrylic on Masonite, 47 x 35 in., framed. Condition: Minor scuffs, surface grime. $800-1,200 1144 Josephine Paddock (American, 1885-1964) Three New York Ladies’ Portraits Signed “J. Paddock” on the reverse. Oil on canvas, sizes to 28 x 23 in., framed. Condition: Varnish discoloration, surface grime. Note: One sitter identified as “Miss Sadie Lyrle,” another “Mrs E.S.” $1,500-2,500 1145 Josephine Paddock (American, 1885-1964) Portrait of Miss J. Paddock Unsigned, sitter identified in an inscription on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in., framed. Condition: Surface grime. $300-500
1147 Green River/Old Tyme Distillery Neon Trade Sign Metal, glass, paint Kentucky, New York, 1933-50 Oval form in green painted metal with inner tubular border of neon glass; The Whiskey Without Regrets Green River, America’s Smoothest Whiskey, Old Tyme Distillers New York, the back with box for transformer, bent lip, ht. 6 1/4, wd. 11 1/2, dp. 3 3/4 in. Note: Green River was started in the 19th century by John McCulloch, famous for his Kentucky Moonshine. The family heirs sold the business to Old Tyme Distillery in the 1930s. $100-150 1148 Pair of Decorative Candle Sconces Metal, paint 20th century Composed of a bundle of stylized grass blades, with five upright arms terminating in petal-form candle sockets, matte green finish, dent, ht. 10 3/4, wd. 13 1/4 in. $200-300
1153 Three Architectural Ionic Columns Painted wood Ionic capital accented by a rosette with acanthus leaves below on a cylindrical form, the lower half of the column fluted, all in white paint, approx. ht. 69 to 70, column dia. 5 7/8, capital wd. 9 3/4 in. $200-300 1154 Sawbuck Table Wood, paint Rectangular top with sawbuck supports, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 47 1/4, dp. 24 in. $200-300
1149 Large Airplane Model Wood, paint 20th century Full-body form of a double-propeller airplane in white paint, one tire is flat, ht. 11 3/4, lg. 43 in. $250-350
1155 Painted Bench Wood, paint 20th century Shaped crest rail over single horizontal slat, board seat in green and white paint, ht. 35, wd. 47 3/8, dp. 14 1/4 in. $200-300
1150 Metal Bust Metal, paint In the form of a collared shirt, surface in striated turquoise and yellow paint with oxidized metal, raised on a crimped triangular base, the top recess could be fitted with a hat mold, hair form, or mannequin’s head, or use simply as shown, ht. 10 1/4, dp. 7 1/2 in. $100-200
1156 Trumeau Mirror Wood, paint, glass 20th century Cherub decorated crest and overpanel with glass mirror below framed in green distressed paint on wood, signed J. Canto, ht. 43 1/4, wd. 32 1/2 in. $200-300
1151 American School, 20th Century 1146 Painted Adjustable-back Armchair Paint, wood Early 20th century Allover green paint, the adjustable plank back with cutout over flat arms with conforming cutouts below, ht. 43 1/2, wd. 24, dp. 28 in. $400-600
1152 Victorian-style Painted Columnar Stand Composite, metal, paint Made from a packing tube, decorated with a garden of roses and a butterfly against a blue sky, fitted with a marbleized green cover, paint wear, ht. 38 1/4, top dia. 16 in. $200-300
Two Works: Pansies and Flowered Tray Unsigned. Oil on canvas, 20 x 13 in., unframed; tray: oil on reinforced paper, 15 x 12 in. Condition: The first with varnish discoloration, surface grime; tray with abrasions u.c., craquelure, surface grime. $100-150
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1157 Appliquéd Bird and Flower Decoration Sequin, glitter, fabric paint, felt, 29 1/2 x 16 in., framed. $50-75 1158 American School, 20th Century Pair of Female Portraits Signed “S. Campbell” l.c. Gouache on paper, dia. 15 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frames. $50-75
1160 Cement Garden Cherub 20th century Child standing holding bundles of flowers, weather wear, cracks and loss to base, ht. 29 1/2 in. $75-100 1161 Pair of Theatrical Wall Props: Science and Justice Paper, wood, metal 20th century Science/enlightenment depicted by a male figure with coil, urn, lighting, and book; Justice is blind, holding the iconic Roman symbol of civilian authority over the military; all in metallic paint, ht. 36 to 49 in. $200-300 1162 Carved Gilt Ribbon Ornament Wood, paint Chiseled and shaped, finished in gilt paint, ht. 6, lg. 93 in. $300-500 1163 Five Aventurine Items Art glass Italy, 20th century Including an apple, a pear, two cornucopias, and a candlestick, leaf loss to two pieces, base wear, ht. 5, 7 1/4, 8, 8 1/4, 8 3/4 in. $100-150 1164 Art Nouveau-style Nude Reliefcarved Shell ht. 8 1/2, wd. 6 1/2 in. $50-75 1165 Painted Primitive Table Wood, paint United States, late 19th/early 20th century Rectangular top in blue over ochrepainted skirt and legs, ht. 26 3/4, wd. 36, dp. 18 3/4 in. $100-125
1166 Pair of Seed Pod Sculptures Copper Globe forms with veining and T-shape stem, signed illegibly on base, ht. 10, dia. 7 in. $60-80 1167 Bowl with Fruit Mirror glass, metal 20th century, possibly Indonesia Glass bowl with approximately thirty fruit forms in brass and silver-colored metal, bowl ht. 5, dia. 9 in. $75-100 1168 Minstrel Drum Wood, metal, paper Late 19th/early 20th century Cicero Minstrel Theatrical Supplies Est. 1899, with image on one side, the reverse reads: make up & removers, wardrobes, wigs, masks, back drop canvas, magic & illusion apparatus, smoke powders, effects sundries, sheet music, bag books, wear and tear, ht. 29 1/4, dia. 28 1/2 in. $100-200 1169 “Dogs In A Pool Hall” Framed Decorative Panel Fabric, wood, paint 20th century Rectangular printed fabric in a red wood frame, ht. 33 1/4, lg. 53 in. $50-75 1170 Tramp Art Wall Mirror Wood, glass United States, late 19th/early 20th century Rectangular mirror glass in a wide angular crown of thorns framework, 45 x 39 in. $600-800 1171 “Bar None” Sign Wood, paint United States, 20th century Rectangular form in black-painted wood with raised lettering and motif in gold paint, approx. ht. 18 1/4, lg. 72, dp. 1 3/8 in. $200-300
1172 Ten Lithograph Masks Paper, glass, wood Colorful printed paper masks displayed in three frames, respective frame sizes, ht. 22 1/2, 22 1/2, 3 1 1/2 wd. 17 3/8, 17 3/8, 30 1/2 in. $100-150 1173 Two Dice Ottomans Faux leather Square forms in black with white dots, ht. 12 5/8, wd. 14 5/8, dp. 14 5/8 in. $100-200 1174 Three Singing Smokers Painted ceramic Probably Germany, 20th century Down by The Mill Stream, By The Light Of The Silvery Moon, Sweet Adeline, one with chip, each ht. 5 1/4 in. $60-80 1175 Five Animalier Figures Patinated metal 20th century Fox head in painted black cast iron; a single cast setter bookend; two full-body retrievers and a greyhound, approx. ht. 4 to 11 3/4, lg. 5 3/4 to 17 in. $150-200 1176 Adirondack-style Timepiece Natural wood, glass, metal, plastic United States, France, 20th century Quartz clock with circular dial set in burlwood plaque with twig-decorated surround and root support, 1.5 volt battery-powered clockworks, Made in France, approx. ht. 22 1/8, wd. 21, dp. 9 in. $300-500
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1159 Poodle Magazine Rack Metal, paint Mid-20th century Standing wirework poodle in gold paint, the center of its body forming a magazine stand, ht. 22, wd. 16 in. $50-75
1177 Polychrome Decorated Yarn Winders and Balls Wood, paint 20th century Sixteen winders and a yellow- and blue-painted wooden ball, winder lg. to 12 1/2 in. $100-150
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1178 Painted Storage Box Wood, paint, metal Salmon-colored paint with white medallions bordered in teal centered by a diamond and stylized G, nail iron handles, the interior decorated with wallpaper, ht. 11 1/2, wd. 18, dp. 13 in. $50-75
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1179 Whistle, Three Magnifying Glasses, and a Flask Bone, silver, plastic, glass, pewter, sterling United States, England, Korea, 20th century Includes a sterling silver Reed & Barton shamrock whistle; a jawbone magnifying glass with silver tip, the glass frame marked Korea; a green plastic/resin glass with hand-shaped tip; a smaller glass with long handle in silver and shell; and an Alchemy pewter flask with hat finial, respective ht. 2 3/4, 17 3/4, 10 1/4, 9 1/4, 2 3/4 in. $75-105
1183 Figural Footstool Cast iron, upholstery Late 19th/early 20th century Rectangular, each corner supported by female figures standing on their toes, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 14 1/4, dp. 12 in. $200-300 1184 Beaded Shoe Wall Pocket Glass, plastic, muslin United States, 20th century Shoe form decorated with multicolored and colorless beads, ht. 13 1/4, wd. 8 in. $225-275 1185 Recycled Metal Figural Sculpture Recycled mixed metals, paint, wood Late 20th century Comprised of found and fabricated metal parts with red paint raised on a rectangular wood plinth, ht. 28, wd. 9 1/2, dp. 7 1/4 in. $100-200
1180 Match Holder, Bird’s Foot, Dog Nutcracker, and Two Rods Various metals, natural materials 20th century Brass match holder and ashtray with claw foot, a turkey foot, a metal nutcracker in the form of a dog, and two turned metal curtain rods, respective ht. 7 1/4, lg. 9, 12, 18 in. $115-175
1186 A. Horn and Son Family Butcher Sign Wood, paint, gilt England, late 20th century Half relief bull’s head on rectangular form with arched top, paint loss, nicks, approx. ht. 31 1/4, wd. 40 1/8 in. $200-300
1181 Antler Book Ends and Sheep Horn Ornament Antler, horn, metal Pair of sliced horn bookends, and a mounted sheep’s horn with metal tip on circular metal mount, ht. 6 3/8, 5 3/4 in. $25-35
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1182 Carved Water Pot Wood China, probably 19th century Featuring Buddha’s hand with citron and pomegranate carvings, small nicks, lg. 8 in. $50-75
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Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots. 9. Sales in Massachusetts, Florida, and New York are subject to the respective current sales taxes. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties may be exempt from sales tax upon submission of proper documentation. 10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. 11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid. 12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent. 13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit. Revised January 21, 2015
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FOR OFFICE USE Marlborough
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Board of Directors
Departments
Chairman of the Board
20th Century Design
Discovery Auctions
Jane D. Prentiss
Carly Babione
20thcentury@skinnerinc.com
Kyle Johnson
508.970.3253
Melanie Trottier-Mitcheson
Stephen L. Fletcher Richard Albright
discovery@skinnerinc.com
John Deighton
508.970.3202
Karen M. Keane
American & European Paintings & Prints
Andrew Payne
Robin S.R. Starr Elizabeth C. Haff Michelle Lamunière
Executive Management
Kathleen M. Leland paintings@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3206
Karen M. Keane
Stephen L. Fletcher Chris Barber Christopher D. Fox americana@skinnerinc.com
Chief Financial Officer Don Kelly
Executive Vice President
Stuart G. Slavid Stephanie Opolski Gwendolyn L. Smith european@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3203
American Furniture & Decorative Arts President/Chief Executive Officer
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Historic Arms & Militaria Joel Bohy militaria@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3215
508.970.3200
Jewelry American Indian & Ethnographic Art
Victoria Bratberg
Douglas Deihl
John Colasacco
indian@skinnerinc.com
Kaitlin Shinnick
Stephen L. Fletcher
508.970.3254
jewelry@skinnerinc.com
Managing Director
Antique Motor Vehicles
Marie Keep
617.874.4313
Jane D. Prentiss antiquemotorvehicles@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3253
Kerry Shrives Stuart G. Slavid
Asian Works of Art Judith Dowling Helen Eagles Suhyung Kim
Vice Presidents
asian@skinnerinc.com
Gloria Lieberman
rugs@skinnerinc.com
508.970.3293
Photographs Michelle Lamunière
Stuart G. Slavid
photographs@skinnerinc.com
Silver Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments Robert C. Cheney Jonathan Dowling
Stuart G. Slavid silver@skinnerinc.com 508.970.3203
Paul Dumanowski clocks@skinnerinc.com
305.503.4423 florida@skinnerinc.com
508.970.3264
508.970.3203
George Thomas Lewis
Florida: April L. Matteini, G.G.
508.970.3247
Ceramics ceramics@skinnerinc.com
212.787.1114 kbanser-whittle@skinnerinc.com
508.970.3216
Devon Eastland
Robin S.R. Starr
New York: Katie Banser-Whittle
music@skinnerinc.com
Lawrence Kearney
Jane D. Prentiss
413.727.2721 glewis@skinnerinc.com
Adam Tober
Oriental Rugs & Carpets
books@skinnerinc.com
Western Massachusetts:
Musical Instruments
Books & Manuscripts
Carol McCaffrey
Regional Directors
judaica@skinnerinc.com
508.970.3263
Victoria Bratberg Eric Jones
Kerry Shrives 508.970.3256
Senior Vice Presidents Marie Keep
Judaica
508.970.3201
Wine, Whisky & Ale Marie Keep Joseph Hyman Anna Ward
Maine: Bruce Buxton
finewines@skinnerinc.com
207.772.6979 bbuxton@mainerr.com
508.970.3296
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Auction Services Consignments
Marketing, Media & Communications
Appraisal & Auction Services
Exhibitions & Property Boston:
LaGina Austin
Marketing
Christine E. Finn
Linsey MacDougall
Katie Fitzgerald
Jenna Nastri
Rachel Kingsley
Benjamin Evans
Jessica Pratas
Jessica R. Lincoln
Catalog Sales
Receptionist
Linsey MacDougall
Emily Gerling
508.970.3240
617.350.5400
Elizabeth Zwicker
Laura V. Sweeney Sarah L. Collins
508.970.3299
Consignment Services Patricia Walker King Rebecca Hamel Carol Zeigler
Advertising/Production
508.970.3204
Pamela Van de Houten Jeffrey R. Antkowiak
Marlborough:
Stanley P. Bystrowski
Warehouse
John Cornelius
Frederic Trottier
Kristina M. Harrison
508.970.3209
Carol McCaffrey
Kathleen Jones
Samatha Heighton
508.970.3252
Cheryl Richards Photography
Customer Relations/Human Resources
Skinner Online Kerry Shrives
Accounting
Receptionist Lindsay White 508.970.3000
Daniel Bar Judie Ochsner
Denise Johnson
Lizz Webber
Transportation
508.970.3269
online@skinnerinc.com
Eric Jones
508.970.3279
William Madden 508.970.3266
508.970.3229
Absentee & Telephone Bidding
Kevin Rota 508.970.3283
Boston: 617.874.4318 Marlborough: 508.970.3211
Auctioneers
Discovery: 508.970.3208 Chris Barber, John Colasacco, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie Keep, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney
63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429
www.skinnerinc.com
274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3000 Fax 508.970.3100
130 Miracle Mile, Suite 220 Coral Gables, FL 33134 305.503.4423 Fax 305.709.2143
415 Madison Avenue, #1418 New York, NY 10017 212.787.1113 Fax 646.893.0179
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Directions to Skinner’s Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley. The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From the South: Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station. Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From Logan Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From the North: Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive. Merge onto MA-28 South via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza.
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