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Vintage Patinated Brass Sculptural Andirons by Donald Deskey
$2,500.00Sculptural blade-form andirons designed by Donald Deskey (ca. 1959, USA).
Inspired by Samuel Gottscho’s 1939 “Trylon and Perisphere” exhibited at the 1939 World’s Fair, the bulbous, orb-form iron bases are contrasted by the sharp, streamlined blades/uprights.
Rich, natural patina to the unpolished brass along with light scuffing, as shown. Polishing will eradicate most of the wear.
H: 19.25″ x L: 8.5″ x D: 7.88″
Vintage Periwinkle Incised Studio Ceramic Planter with Saucer by Deanna Nichols
$750.00Studio ceramic planter with drainage hole and saucer/plate 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 design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells. The rim decorated with incised sinuous lines protrudes out slightly from the vessel. 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.
Stacked: H: 6.75″ x Diameter: 8.5″
Planter: H: 6.5″ x Diameter: 8.5″
Plate: H: 1.38″ x Diameter: 8.75″
Vintage Periwinkle Incised Studio Ceramic Planter with Saucer by Deanna Nichols
$750.00Studio ceramic planter with drainage hole and saucer/plate 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 design reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells. The rim decorated with incised sinuous lines protrudes out slightly from the vessel. 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.
Stacked – H: 5.75″ x Diameter: 6.88″
Plate – H: 1″ x Diameter: 6″
Vase – H: 5.5″ x Diameter: 6.88″
Vintage Persian Navy and Red Shiraz Tapestry / Rug
Geometric Shiraz tapestry / rug in attractive palette of red and navy with various accent colors, circa mid-20th century. Combination of geometric shapes and animal motifs present throughout.
Very clean, vintage condition.
Measures: 80″ x 80″ square.
Vintage Petite Illuminated Glass Precision Globe by Replogle
$950.00Diminutive 10″ diameter Replogle Precision Globe circa late 1952 / early 1953 (Israel, Korea, and Ethiopia are present).
Charming desk / bedside decorative object, given its size (roughly 2″ smaller – width, depth, and heigh, than a typical globe), offering a warm light source.
Composed of paper gores over glass, supported by a metal base and cast metal half-meridian with on / off pull string. Newly rewired.
Spots of paper loss present (one significant section in the North Pacific Ocean) and general wear to the globe itself, along with scuffs/oxidation to the metal elements .
Measures: H 14″ L 10.75″ D 10″ (globe diameter is 10″).
Vintage Petite Studio Ceramic Earth Tone Pottery Bowl Vessel by Deanna Nichols
$150.00Small round studio ceramic bowl/vessel 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 studio piece from Nichols’ early, post-graduate era (late 1960s) features an attractive earth tone palette of brown (light and dark), beige, and ochre matte glazes. More complex than its small size and relatively minimal design would suggest with dense textural and layering elements.
Unsigned – from the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her pieces.
From the artist:
“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: 2.75″ x L: 4.25″ x D: 4″
Vintage Petite Studio Ceramic Green Lidded Sugar Bowl by Deanna Nichols
$200.00Variegated green studio ceramic lidded sugar bowl 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 last image).
This diminutive studio piece from Nichols’ early, post-graduate era (late 1960s) possesses an organic sculptural quality furthered by the jade-tone green glaze employed. Blue linear accents and brown stippled detail enhance the texture of the piece.
Very good, vintage condition with natural crazing present (no losses/damage).
Unsigned – from the family of Deanna Nichols’ personal collection of her work.
From the artist:
“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: 2.75″ x Diameter: 3.75″
Vintage Piero Fornasetti “Caduceus” Lithograph Gilt Porcelain Green Ashtray
$750.00Vintage celadon/mint green ceramic ashtray/trinket dish with cigarette slots by Piero Fornasetti, (circa 1950s, Italy). Features lithographic transfer and gilt on porcelain – the pattern depicting a caduceus amid a bouquet of flowers and acanthus leaves.
Rare color and pattern. Very good, vintage condition with only light wear consistent with age/use.
Signed “Fornasetti. Milano. Made in Italy” with the Fornasetti pictogram and hand-painted gilt ’13’ to the reverse.
Measures: H: 2″ x L: 4.75″ x D: 4′.
Vintage Pink Botanical Enamel on Copper Dish
Lovely Mid-Century Modern enamel decorative dish. This example, whose primary colors are pink and white, is small in scale (4.75″ W x 3.5″ D x 0.5″ H) but bold in design with an abstract, multi-color botanical / tree design.
The technique employed incorporates fusing powdered glass to metal (in this case, copper) to create a beautiful work of enamel art. The decoration is a smattering of circles in varying textures and colors among other fantastical details like peppermints and vines. Very unusual, beautiful piece of enamel that can be used for display purposes or as a soap / keys / jewelry dish.
Piece is in very nice, vintage condition with only minor wear commensurate with age / use.
Vintage Pink Ceramic Elongated Footed Tray by Royal Haeger
$200.00Large pink elongated footed catch-all/tray Royal Haeger (ca. 1960s, USA).
Attractive color and long, sculptural form.
Incised signature present to the reverse with model number “RG80.”
Very good, vintage condition with one blue spot to the edge (possibly occurred while in the kiln). No chips/cracks.
H: 3” x L: 15.88” x D: 8.75”.
Vintage Pink Matte Glazed Incised Ceramic Vase / Planter by Deanna Nichols
$300.00Studio ceramic vase/planter 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 circa 1979 studio piece possesses a subdued, organic form with attractive colors of pale pink, light green, and brown featuring a design with incised sinuous lines reminiscent of the linear pattern and shape of certain sea shells.
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: 3.5″ x Diameter: 5.25″
Vintage Plaster and Resin Giant Tridacna Clam Shell Centerpiece/Vide Poche
$950.00Faux giant Tridacna clam shell in cast/modeled plaster and resin (ca. 1940s/50s, USA).
Striking piece ideal as a functional serving/centerpiece or stand-alone charming object d’art with its impressive size and realistic detail.
There is natural patina and light wear present (few small flakes to the underside, as shown). Overall, very good, vintage condition.
Weighs 13 lbs and measures H: 7.75″ x L: 20.25″ x D: 16.75″