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Vintage Oval Giltwood Wall Mirror by Labarge
This oval-form Labarge mirror is composed of inset glass within a deep, giltwood frame with subtle black mottled detail (Labarge’s signature finish). Patches reveal the red under layer where the gold leaf has faded. Only light wear and patina present to the gold leaf, one two inch light scratch to the top of the glass and one small patch of scuffs to the bottom (does not detract from the overall clarity of the mirror).
Measures: H: 29″ x D: 2″ x L: 23.25″.
Vintage Pacific Stoneware Hand-Painted Terracotta ‘Angel’ Wind Chime
Lovely circa late 1960s / early 1970s terracotta ‘angel’ windchime / wall sculpture with hand-painted details. The piece is in the Scandinavian style but was manufactured by Pacific Stoneware Inc. in the USA. There is a continuous leather string that starts at the top and connects the individual pieces. Leather is sound, and figure itself is in excellent, vintage condition with no losses.
5.5ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 20.5ʺH
Vintage Painted Metal Fish on Travertine Sculpture
$150.00Hammered metal fish on travertine base. Stylistically and compositionally (the incorporation of travertine) indicative of a Mid-Century Italian work, but there are no markings to support. Nonetheless, a great period, decorative object with nice colors and texture.
W: 4.6″ x D: 3.8″ x H: 13″
Vintage Pair of Labarge Oval Giltwood Wall Mirrors
$4,200.00Pair of wide, oval-form Labarge mirrors composed of inset glass within deep, gold leaf frames. There is minor wear to the glass (most notably, a light, long scuff to the right mirror’s glass, as shown in the last image). Does not affect the clarity of the glass (maintains a clear reflection).
Measures: H: 40.5″ x L: 29″ x D: 2.5″.
Vintage Pale Blue Matte Glazed Incised Ceramic Planter by Deanna Nichols
$650.00Studio ceramic planter/vase by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
Circa 1979 studio piece featuring an incised abstract geometric pattern. Attractive pale blue and cream matte glaze with almost a sponge-ware appearance.
There is an old artist repair present – the thin crack on the base of the piece (a flaw occurring in the kiln) had been patched.
Incised “Nichols” signature present to the reverse.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
H: 6.75″ x Diameter: 9.25″
Vintage Pale Gray and Lilac Incised Studio Ceramic Planter by Deanna Nichols
$450.00Studio ceramic planter/vase by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri).
Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in California (1967), Nichols was educated in painting and complex pottery making techniques at an academic level and later served as an educator at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, and The Chrysler Museum School in Norfolk, VA.
The second floor of the new student center at Kansas City Art Institute is named for Nichols (see image).
This piece dates to the early 1990s, based on the signature “D. Nichols,” which she used during that era and features a relief of gently sweeping lines with beaded detail representing laurel. Attractive pale gray color with lilac/periwinkle rim.
From the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
“I fell under the spell of the wheel, loving the physical beauty of the moves required to form clay and the sense of peace that came from throwing. Function has always been the thing that made it work for me. That and the people who take the pieces into their lives and make it all relevant. Should this lump of clay become a vessel and Should it dry without crack, Fire without flaw and Serve without breaking, Then may it claim For its maker A tiny bit of immortality.” – Deanna Nichols, 2008.
H: 6.5″ x Diameter: 7
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arconsanti Clay “Fishtail” Windbell
Fish-form wind chime/bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti (the city he designed and built in Arizona in 1970).
Composed of a chain suspending a clay disc above seven graduated/nesting cupped bells with hand-incised decorations and multi-color pigmented, triangular-form fin.
Late 1970s/early 1980s production branded with the Arconsanti cypher and retaining the vintage studio tag.
Excellent, vintage condition with only minor shelf wear consistent with age present (this example was never used outdoors – it was part of a collection of old stock from an antique retailer).
Measures:
Height to top of hook just above the clay disc: 12.75″
Height to top of chain: 14.5″
Diameter: 3.38″
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arconsanti Clay Windbell Mobile with Multi-Color Fins
Wind chime/bell mobile designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti (the city he designed and built in Arizona in 1970).
The peaked conical ceramic hat suspends five clay acorn-form wind bells with various hand-incised decorations and multi-color pigmented, diamond-form fins.
Late 1970s/early 1980s production branded with the Arconsanti cypher and retaining the vintage studio tag.
Excellent, vintage condition with light shelf wear consistent with age/slight bends to the fins (this example was never used outdoors – it was part of a collection of old stock from an antique retailer).
Measures:
H: 38.5″ including chain / 30.5″ discounting the chain
L: 13″ – 17.5″ (with the metal suspensions connecting hat to bells fanned inward and outward, respectively)
D: 13″ – 14.13″
Hat alone – H: 5.75″ x Diameter: 8.5″
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arconsanti Multi-Color Bronze Bell / Wind Chime
Wind chime/bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti (the city he designed and built in Arizona in 1970).
Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina and multi-color pigmented fin. Early production with attractive colors employed.
Branded with the Arconsanti cypher.
Wear consistent with age and use. verdigris/oxidized patina/scuffs and natural signs of age along with slight bends to the fin.
Measures:
H (including ring): 22.25″
H (excluding ring): 21.5″
D (bell depth): 2.88″
L (fin length): 5.25″.
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arconsanti Multi-Color Bronze Three Bell / Wind Chime
Three bell/fin wind chime designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Cosanti Originals (1970s, Arizona, USA).
Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina and multi-color pigment throughout. Unique, given its early production and the colors employed.
Appears to never have been used.
Retains the manufacturer’s label and literature (scarcely seen).
Measures:
H (including S hook): 20.25″
H (excluding S hook): 19.25″
D: 2.5″
L: 8.25″.
Vintage Paolo Soleri Arconsanti Windbell / Wind Chime in Patinated Bronze
Bronze wind chime/bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti.
Verdigris bronze shows attractive, natural patina suspending a triangular fin pigmented in charcoal/dark gray.
Early example ca. late 1960s/early 1970s bearing no cypher.
Very good, vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age, namely slight bends and light wear to the fin.
Measures:
H: (with bracket): 24.75″
H: (without): 23.75″
L: (fin): 3.88″
D: (bell): 3.25″
Vintage Patinated Brass Adjustable Floor Lamp by Chapman
Chapman floor lamp in brass with triangular shade, round base and ‘capsule’ on / off switch (1970s, USA). The shade is fully adjustable, offering full 360 degree mobility, along with a swiveling arm with full height adjustability from 34.5″ to 55.63″. Nice patina / age to this piece with general wear throughout (scuffs, a patch of tarnish to the unpolished base, and scuffs / scratches to the shade, as shown). Will be presented newly rewired and ready for immediate use.
Measures:
Max height 55.63″
Lowest height 34.5″
L 21.25″
D 9.25″ (diameter of the base).