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Ben Seibel Raymor Contempora Porcelain Creamer / Gravy Boat for Stuebenville
$85.00Ceramic creamer / gravy boat designed by Ben Seibel for Steubenville as part of the “Raymor Contempora” line. Elegant, shapely form contrasts nicely with the subdued color palette (fawn brown / taupe with a white linear pattern throughout).
Very good, vintage condition.
Manufacturer’s mark “Raymor Contempora by Steubenville” present to the underside.
5.75ʺW × 3.75ʺD × 3.75ʺH
Bernard Langlais Terracotta Lion
$2,600.00Small terracotta lion sculpture by prolific artist, Bernard Langlais. This example is uncommon for Langlais, whose avid exploration of the animal kingdom was largely dominated by his carved-wood sculptures. Although, he worked in all mediums, his ceramic works are less recognized. This striking lion in glazed terracotta boasts hand-painted, red eyes and a coin slot for decorative purposes; there is no way of retrieving the coins. Minor wear / loss to black glaze. Otherwise, in excellent, original condition.
‘BL.’ etched initials to paw (the B is partial).
Originally, from a private Maine collection of Langlais’ work acquired directly from the estate.
Ping-pong ball is for scale.
The lion’s face measures: H: 4.25″ x L: 4.75″
Overall dimensions: H: 5.25″ x L: 5.25″ x D: 7″.
Bernice Morse Enamel on Copper ‘Floral’ Plate
Stunning and detailed Mid-Century Modern enamel decorative dish / plate by Bernice Morse measuring 10″ in diameter. Beautiful floral motif and sgraffito technique (lines were etched into the surface, revealing the copper underneath).
Very nice period piece with vivid colors and extraordinary texture.
Plate is in excellent, vintage condition.
Signed ‘by Bernice’ to the underside.
Does not include stand. less
10ʺW × 10ʺD × 0.75ʺH
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
$9,500.00Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 – USA, ca. 1955).
Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also designed for Singer & Sons, but no such claim has been confirmed.
Features a shallow pencil drawer to the right and three drawers to the left (two drawers and a bottom filing cabinet drawer).
Sleek design with sharp lines and incredible wood grain occupying a small footprint (H: 29″ x L: 53.5″ x D: 26″).
Retains the “M. Singer & Sons New York Chicago” manufacturer’s label to the top drawer.
Very good, conservatively refinished condition with a couple of small, light surface dings, scuffs to the pencil drawer, and edge wear to the three drawer bank, as shown.
Pencil drawer interior measurement: H: 2.5″ x L: 17.5″ x D: 12″
Top two drawers interior measurement: H: 4.75″ x L: 13.88″ x D: 15.75″
Filing cabinet interior measurement (excluding hardware): H: 10″ x L: 12.13″ x D: 16″.
Bessie Boris “Intersection” Oil and Mixed Media on Paper
$1,200.00Bessie Boris (Johnstown, PA b. 1917, d. 1993) oil, watercolor, and pastel on paper entitled “Intersection” (1969). Boris placed great emphasis on color and psychologically charged distortions of form. This piece embodies both concepts and evokes in both representation and title an existentialist crisis. Highly intellectual piece, beautifully executed.
Signed in LR and retains the Babcock Gallery, NY label in verso.
Sheet rough dimensions: H: 19″ x L: 22.5″
Framed and Glazed: H: 25.75″ x L: 29.13″ x D: 1.13″
Bessie Boris’s work is represented in the permanent collections of the Denver Art Museum, the Newark Art Museum, the Smith College Museum in Northhampton, Mass., and the Berkshire Museum.
Beth Breyen for Royal Copenhagen Fajance Porcelain “Floral” Dish
$150.00Circa 1960s Danish porcelain rectangular Royal Copenhagen Fajance dish by Beth Breyen. Delicate petal motif in blue with a green center.
Signed Royal Copenhagen Denmark Fajance with pattern / form number along with Beth Breyen’s cypher.
L: 8.75″ x D: 5.25″ x H: 1″
Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle Candle Holder / Wall Sconce
Bjorn Wiinblad for Nymolle of Denmark Candle Holder / Wall Sconce in porcelain with blue hand-painted decoration.
There are two mounting holes on the back, through which a rope was tied for hanging the sconce on a wall.
Artist signed and numbered in verso.
Single, minor chip to bottom corner, as pictured. Otherwise, in very good, vintage condition with only minor wear commensurate with age / use.
6.75ʺW × 4ʺD × 10ʺH
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line Decorative Plate
$150.00Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal porcelain wall plate circa 1970s Denmark. Figures’ outlines are lightly sketched but stand-out because they are framed with the contrasting orange, red, and green bird decoration. Gilded leaf and signature detail add another layer of color and texture to this minimal, yet ornate piece. Plate is equipped with two holes in the back to thread wire for wall-mounting. Branded: ‘Rosenthal Studio-linie Germany’ to the back.
Measures 13″ in diameter x 1.5″ H.
Blackened Brass Bear Candleholder/Figurine by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller
Mid-Century Viennese bear figurine designed by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller as part of “Black Golden Line” (Austria, ca. 1950).
Composed of solid brass patinated in a black finish, which is then polished off in places to reveal only the brass details of edges and nose.
Can be used as a candleholder for a small, round votive, ashtray, or a stand-alone decorative object.
Very small size: H: 1″ x D: 1.5″ x L: 2.63″ (orange ping-pong ball measuring 1.5″ in diameter is used to illustrate both the scale of the bear and size of candle the ‘cradle’ can accommodate).
Very good, vintage with light wear/patina consistent with age/use.
Retains the “Made in Austria” tag to the reverse.
Blown Glass Amberina Decanter with Stopper by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Blown glass decanter with original button stopper designed in the 1960s by Wayne Husted for Blenko as part of the “New York” line. Sculptural form and attractive amberina / tangerine palette with red and yellow meeting to produce an orange banding in the center.
Features Blenko’s signature pontil (also indicative of hand-blown glass, as opposed to mold blown).
Excellent, vintage condition.
Measures: Height: (without stopper): 13″
Height: (with stopper): 14.25″
Diameter: 3.75″.
Blown Glass Amberina Tangerine Jug Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko
$650.00Blown glass jug designed by John Nickerson and manufactured by Blenko. This design first appeared in the 1972 Blenko catalog as model number 7226S. Large size and attractive amberina / tangerine palette with red and yellow meeting to produce an orange banding effect.
Features Blenko’s signature pontil (also indicative of hand-blown glass, as opposed to mold blown).
Excellent, vintage condition.
Measures: Height: 12.25″
Diameter: 8.25″.