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“Femina el Fera” Figural Studio Stoneware Vase / Candleholder Signed Polk
$900.00Bulbous-form figural ceramic vase / candleholder. Marvelous textural elements: an unglazed slab with a hole for a candle or flowers was applied to an orb-shaped base with a woman’s face on the front and a beastly figure on the back (hence, the incised script on the front ‘Femina el Fera,” translating from Catalan to mean “Female Beast”). Intriguing piece, with nice patina / wear from age (namely craze lines, as shown).
Incised “Polk” signature present to the underside.
Height: 6.5″
Width: 6.25″
Depth: 5.25″
Internal Note – P12
“I Numerati Soffiato” Red Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano “I Numerati Soffiato” floor lamp composed of two hand blown opaque “mushroom” globes (one in white and one in red) joined by a central chromed-steel tube. Unique and early red version, (circa 1960s, Italy). Single button floor switch.
Chrome has been newly re-plated; glass is in very nice, original condition. Will be presented in newly rewired condition.
Height: 47.5″
Diameter: 16″
“Rocking Beauty” Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
$1,250.00An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a charming red knob. Impressive as both a children’s toy and modernist sculpture with its clean lines and graceful form.
Excellent, original condition with only minimal edge wear and light soiling to the orange paint, as shown.
Rarely seen in this fine of condition without restoration.
Height: 17.75 in.
Width: 24.75 in.
Depth: 11.75 in.
“Tiger and His Friends” Oil on Canvas by Sylvia Goldie Lipson
$1,600.00Charming Sylvia “Goldie” Lipson (New York, USA 1905-1992) oil painting titled “Tiger and His Friends” featuring a grouping of colorful, life-like children’s toys (ca. 1952, USA).
Lipson, a WPA painter who spent much of her life as an artist in New York City, was most notable for still life, interior scene and landscape painting, along with teaching and writing.
“Tiger and His Friends” is a unique departure from Liston’s style, with almost a surrealist / dream-like quality to the subject matter of inanimate objects coming to life. Whimsical style incorporating attractive, bold colors.
Frame shows losses in places; canvas is in fine, vintage condition.
Signed: Lipson
Titled on lower front and in verso.
Framed: H: 29.75″ x L: 39.75″ x D: 1.38″.
‘Abaca’ Raffia Salad Set by Grainville of California
$250.00Circa 1950s ‘Abaca’ salad set by Grainville of California, each piece made from hand-loomed fiber, molded in plastic. The raffia / plastic pieces (discounting the tongs) count nine in total: four asymmetrical snack bowls, four ‘eye-shaped’ snack bowls, and one large salad serving bowl. The teak tongs (1960s Denmark) will be included with the set. Their unique shape and rich teak color correspond well with the lightness of the raffia and the interesting shapes of the bowls. Including the tongs, the set includes eleven pieces. Several of the bowls retain the Abaca Grainville stickers, as pictured.
Nice, vintage condition with only minor wear; no flaws to note.
Salad Serving Bowl: L: 18.75″ x D: 13″ x H: 3.5″
Asymmetrical Snack Bowls: L: 8.5″ x D: 5.75″ x H: 1.5″
Symmetrical Snack Bowls: L: 8.75″ x D: 6.5″ x H: 1.5″
Tongs: L: 14.75″ x D: 3.25 x H: .5″
‘Etcetera’ Chaise Lounge and Ottoman by Jan Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson
This visually striking, ergonomically-sound chaise lounge / lounge chair with ottoman was designed by Jan Ekselius for J. O. Carlsson, Vetlanda circa 1970 and epitomizes the marriage of form and function. A continuous ‘wave’ form made from molded steel and foam offers comfort and stability without compromising its form (the foam isn’t bulky, it is perfectly molded to the frame).
The foam and ochre velour zip-off upholstery covers are original. The upholstery has been professionally cleaned but light wear remains, as pictured. Additionally, there is a small hole and a snag to the velour on the chair, and a few tiny holes to the ottoman. A small piece of the ottoman’s plastic foot is missing, but does not compromise its stability and can only be detected if turned upside down. Overall, the set is in good, vintage condition, and the upholstery can be left as is with minor flaws.
Originally purchased by a noted NYC architect at Phillips Du Pury Auction in the 12/12/2001 modern sale. Includes original auction catalog.
Chair alone: D: 40.5″ x L: 24.25″ x H: 31.25″ x Seat Height: 11.5″
Ottoman alone: D: 18.5″ x L: 24.5″ x H: 16.5″
Specs provided are for chair alone.
1930s Bauhaus Table Lamp in the Style of Christian Dell
Desk / table lamp featuring a porcelain enamel shade and painted round metal base, circa 1930s. Features a fully adjustable shade.
Shade shows few dents / scratches; base shows impressions / spots of paint loss. Visibly repainted at one point there is some unevenness to the finish.
Remains a practical, stylish piece in fair condition. Will be presented newly wired (US).
Measures:
Height can be adjusted from 17″ to 18.25″ when the shade is positioned fully upward
Diameter of the shade is 6.5″
Diameter of the base is 6.75″
1930s Distressed Bauhaus Table Lamp in the Style of Christian Dell
Desk/table lamp featuring an enameled metal shade and painted round metal base, circa 1930s. Features an adjustable shade and stem.
Naturally distressed condition showing paint marks, dents, and scratches. Visibly repainted at one point. Remains a practical, stylish piece in fair condition. Will be presented newly wired (US).
Measures: Height can be adjusted from 12.5″ to 23″ when the shade is positioned fully upward
Length can extend from 6.75″ to 16.5″ when the stem is fully extended down
Diameter of the base is 6.75″
1940s Arts and Crafts Enamel on Copper Dish by Serge Nekrasoff
$150.00Russian-born artist, Serge Nekrassoff (1895-1995), relocated to Darien, CT in the 1930s where he primarily made enamel works using pewter. By the ’40s, with pewter in short-supply, he turned to copper for a base for his enamel art. This decorative bowl (circa late 1940s) features Nekrassoff’s signature solid color (green, in this example) with a white center and splatter pattern throughout. The decorative, beaded copper rim adds a nice contrast to the relatively simple design of the enamel pattern itself.
Inscribed ‘Nekrassoff’ signature present to the underside.
7ʺW × 7ʺD × 1.25ʺH
1940s Emerald Glass “Hortus” Pot by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Introduced in glass form in 1942, the “Hortus” pot is one of Josef Frank’s most coveted / iconic designs. This rare, early example in emerald green is in excellent, vintage condition with only light wear to the underside.
Marked ‘Svenskt Tenn Stockholm.’
H: 6.75″ x Diameter: 8.1″
1940s Petite French Painted Wood Keepsake Box
Charming French keepsake box composed of painted wood with a carved, conical top ‘finial.’ Resembles a spinning top. Good age with paint loss throughout. Wear adds to its rustic charm.
Nice color combinations, primarily shades of pink, with brown, purple, and green details.
Small in size, but can accommodate small pieces of jewelry / keys.
H: 4.1″ x Diameter: 3.75″
1940s Rand McNally Celestial / Astrological Globe on Bakelite Base
This unique Celestial globe was designed by Rand McNally in the 1940s and edited by Dr. Oliver J. Lee (as indicated on the globe itself). It depicts mythological zodiac characters and traditional constellations as light blue outlined figures and yellow dots, respectively, against a deep blue ‘night sky.’ The bakelite ‘cradle’ base is in excellent, vintage condition; the globe shows loss and wear in several places.
H: 12″ x Diameter: 12″