Vintage
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″.
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″
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.
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″.
Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Copper Mosaic Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
$1,600.00Sculptural coffee table designed by Percival Lafer composed of a visually striking copper patchwork/mosaic surface supported by deeply carved Brazilian Rosewood bases with exposed metal hardware. Coated in dense epoxy, the surface is perfect for heavy usage.
Thoughtful design contrasting the vibrant, detailed surface with the airiness of the open sections on either side framed by the rosewood bases.
Copper shows natural patina and scuffs from use; rosewood has been newly refinished and shows only minor wear.
Marked “MADE IN BRAZIL.”
H: 13″ x L: 49.5″ x D: 23″
Corresponding side table available separately.
Brutalist Metal and Wood Horse Bookends
$600.00Unique circa 1970s, USA Brutalist-style horse bookends composed of cut and soldered sheet metal heads and legs with carved wooden bodies and wire tails. Very good, vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age / use.
H 8″ x W 6″ x D 5″
Brutalist Torch-Cut Brass ‘Cats’ Wall Sculpture
$225.00Mid-Century Modern ‘trio of cats’ sculpture in torch-cut sheet brass with soldered whiskers. Very nice patina and age.
10.5ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 16.5ʺH
Brutalist-Style Hammered and Painted Iron Fire Tools with Wall-Mounted Holder
$650.00Circa 1970s / 1980s fire tool set including poker, log holder, brush, and shovel with wall-mounted holder. Nice texture with hammered detail to the forged iron with gilt finish. Paint loss in places / patina from age use. Remains in good, vintage condition.
C.S. Hammond & Co. 1950s Inflatable Globe on Tripod Stand
$800.00Hammond’s International Globe (circa 1955) composed of an inflatable globe on painted metal tripod base. Images and font are large in scale and very legible. As durable as a beach ball, this vinyl globe is inflatable / deflatable by way of a locking port mechanism located at the top of the globe (clockwise lock / counter clock unlock). Asymmetrical, 3-legged base in black painted metal is nicely contrasted by painted gold feet / tips. Minor paint loss to the base, as photographed; globe itself is excellent. Listed separately is the table-top version.
H: 39″ x W: 22.5″ x D: 18″
Ceramic Bird by Howard Pierce
$95.00Lovely bird ceramic figure from revered ceramicist, Howard Pierce’s ‘animal line.’ Piece is matte brown with ‘speckled’ white accents (Pierce’s signature glaze). A fine example of California Pottery from the mid 1960s.
Manufacturer stamp is present on the underside.
3ʺW × 5ʺD × 6ʺH