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Vintage Sculpted Whale in Ironwood
Minimal whale figure circa 1970s sculpted from iron wood (an extremely dense wood, challenging to carve with such detail). Nice texture and wood grain.
We have 3 ironwood whales in total.
10.25ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 4.1ʺH
Vintage Sculptural Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates
Scarce and desirable Model 1828-C Adrian Pearsall chaise lounge for Craft Associates (ca. 1950s, USA).
Composed of a deeply contoured, curvaceous seat equipped with the original, weighted head-rest, all supported by sculpted and splayed walnut tapered legs. The light taupe / beige upholstery is vintage, but not original (ca. 1970s / 1980s) and is in very good, usable condition with only minor wear (one spot of discoloration near the head rest and very light, general wear). It has been professionally cleaned. Legs retain their original glides and have been conservatively refinished.
Measures: H: 32.25″ x L: 59.5″ x D: 40.5″
Seat Height (edge of chaise): 13.5″
Seat Height (middle seat): 16.25″.
Vintage Simplified Planetarium / Tripensee
A simplified planetarium featuring only the earth, moon and sun with a manually-operated metal bar for rotation. The 6″ yellow plastic sphere represents the sun raised from a pedestal and round base segmented by months. The metal Earth orb is partially shielded by a semi-circular disc representative of the universe. The moon, smallest in scale, is represented by a two-tone sphere.
This device is not a true planetarium as only the earth, moon, and sun are present. However, it is complete, as issued.
W: 19.5″ x D: 8.5″ x H: 12″
Vintage Sissoo Live Edge Hall Table / Bench
Solid sissoo (North Indian rosewood) live edge table / bench on turned legs, circa 1980s. Given its narrow size, it is suitable for hallway / foyer, sofa or boudoir use.
Newly refinished condition free of flaws.
Measures: H 18.1″ x L 47.25″ x D 8.75″.
Vintage Southeast Asian Nature Study Ink and Watercolor
Ink and watercolor of Southeast Asian (Burmese or Thai) depicting a nature scene with trees and foliage. Signed Pranai 1977. Very good, vintage condition with wear to the frame, as shown.
We have another work by the same artist listed separately.
14ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 11ʺH
Vintage Spanish Leather Bull With Horns Mount
Circa 1970s Spanish bull wall-mounted sculpture / faux-taxidermy composed of a black leather face with metal-beaded details and composite horns. Red glass eyes add a nice pop of color. Few small tears to the leather around the face (easy to miss) along with light wear to the horns, as shown.
A chic piece that offers a nice alternative to taxidermy.
24ʺW × 14.75ʺD × 13.25ʺH
Vintage Spherical Concepts “Bowl of Night” Planisphere Celestial Globe With Box
Conceived and designed by H.A. Rey, beloved children’s author of the “Curious George” series, this free-blown acrylic “Bowl of Night” model was crafted by Norman Sperling and George Lovi of Spherical Concepts, Inc (King of Prussia, PA, circa 1981). This is an early example dating to the early 1980s and includes all instructions / original paperwork and the Spherical Concepts box.
Lightweight free-blown acrylic design (just over one pound), including a clear circular “ring” stand measuring 7.5″ in diameter, and two semicircular hemispheres nested inside one another, both 14″ in diameter.
The outer section in deep blue with white print has an all-sky constellation pattern with elliptic and month/day calendar. The other section has an oblate viewing window complete with a horizon line which includes buildings and trees in black ink. When rotated, the constellations for a given season and time of night come into view through this transparent window.
To use, simply line up the date on the rim of one hemisphere to the time of night on the other, yielding the proper position of the stars relative to Earth for that time being shown in the clear window.
The clear acrylic stand allows the piece to sit stably on a surface. However, this piece can additionally be used outside by placing your head in the planisphere to gain a better understanding of the celestial sphere. Wonderful conversational piece that is both an instructional, scientific instrument and a unique decorative item.
The felt pads included lessen scuffs to the acrylic when rotated. However, there are a few scuffs, as shown. The original box shows wear.
The globe positioned with both pieces stacked on the base measures: H: 12.5″ x Diameter: 14″
The globe positioned nested as a semi-circle on the stand measures: H: 6.5″ x Diameter: 14″
Listed dimensions reflect the box for shipping.
Vintage Stained Teak and Woven Rope Bench
Solid teak bench with woven rope seat (ca. 1970s / 1980s, USA). Teak has been conservatively refinished; rope is in very good, original condition.
Measures: H: 18.75″ x L: 46″ x D: 19.25″ x Seat Height: 17″.
Vintage Standing Replogle World Globe on Tubular Brass Base
Vintage Replogle globe supported by a tubular brass standing base (ca. 1980, USA). Globe floats in the brass cradle, its view unobstructed by the meridian bar which can be manually moved but does not stay positioned upright by design.
12″ relief-style globe itself is composed of paper gores over board. Dated between 1979 and 1983 given the presence of Zimbabwe, Upper Volta, and The Ivory Coast.
There are small patches of paper loss to the globe, as shown, along with patina/light tarnish to the brass. Overall, a lovely decorative object that is as stylish as it is instructional that remains in very good, original condition.
Often mis-attributed to Paul Mccobb, given its use in his product advertising and the similarity in style to some of his brass table bases.
Globe itself is marked: Replogle Globes, Inc LeRoy M. Tolman Cartographer
H: 35.5″ x Diameter: 14.5″
Globe itself: 12″
Vintage Stoneware Still Life Sculpture Attributed to Pollack
Still life stoneware sculpture (circa 1970s, USA) depicting assorted vessels / objects mounted to a tray. Interesting composition in an appealing earth-tone palette.
Likely by the ceramicist, Pollack, based on attributes / similar signed examples from the same collection.
Height: 10.25″
Width: 10″
Depth: 7.1″
Vintage Studio Pottery Bulbous-Form Vase in Earth Tones
Short, but wide, American studio ceramic vase (circa 1970s) with sgraffito decoration. Attractive color combination in a deep moss green with light and dark brown. Coke can is used to illustrate scale. Piece measures: H: 4.25″ x Diameter: 6.1″
Illegible artist’s signature to the underside.
Vintage Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl
Visually striking studio ceramic bowl in a lovely combination of blue, beige, tan, and burnt orange. Drip glaze (in places) and speckling technique add another layer of texture to this already unique piece.
Relatively large size: Diameter: 10.5″ x H: 5.25″ would make a nice fruit / salad bowl or for purely decorative use.
Illegibly signed and dated ’72’ to the underside of the bowl.