On-Line Condition Reports for Session Two - Fine Paintings & Session Three - 1950s/Modern
Sale Date:
Dec. 5, 2004
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Lot Numbers and Descriptions
Estimate
901. Paul McCobb serving cart, by Winchendon, black iron frame on castors with maple slats, masonite sliding doors on both sides in orange and robin's egg blue, and rush basket with white masonite bottom, 35”w x 17.75”d x 35.5”h, very good condition
600-800
902. Paul McCobb stools, pair, by Winchendon, 1950s, original black pattered upholstery seat over black iron legs, original finish, 17.5”w x 20”d x 20”h, very good condition
500-700
903. Ib Kofod-Larsen chairs, set of four, black steel frame with molded plywood backrests and upholstered seats in a black iron frame, original finish, 21.75”w x 23.75”d x 28.75”h, some wear, new upholstery needed, good condition
700-900
904. Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection writing desk, by Calvin, mahogany, four suspended drawers above writing surface with three drawers, all with original brass pulls, tapered mahogany legs with brass stretchers, original finish, signed with metal tag, 42”w x 24”d x 34.5”h, brackets added to stretchers for stability, otherwise very good condition
1000-1500
905. Paul McCobb buffet with breakfront, by Calvin, mahogany, sideboard with leather-covered sliding doors below three drawers, square tubular brass cross-stretcher to base, removable hutch with mahogany shelves and four drawers in a square tubular brass frame, cabinet: 66”w x 19.25”d x 33.5”h, hutch: 60”w x 14”d x 48”h, original finish, good condition
1800-2200
906. Paul McCobb Irwin Collection end tables, by Calvin, pair, square tubular brass frames with two mahogany drawers with original pulls and original travertine marble tops which may also be placed with overhang to either side, signed with metal tag, original finish, 20”w x 22”d x 25.5”h, light wear, very good condition
1200-1500
907. Paul McCobb Irwin Collection dresser, by Calvin, mahogany case with eight drawers with original pulls over tapered wood legs, original travertine marble top, original finish, wear to finish, 71”w x 19”d x 34.5”h, good condition
700-900
908. Paul McCobb end tables/nightstands, by Calvin, mahogany frames with one drawer each and original inset leather to tops, brass stretchers to base support glass shelf, metal tag, original finish, very good condition, 21”w x 21”d x 24”h, one drawer each
1500-1800
909. Paul McCobb Planner Group cabinets, pair, by Winchendon, with hanging vanity center (not shown), maple, each with three drawers with original brass pulls, vanity with lift-up top and mirror, original finish, signed, 36”w x 18.25”d x 33.5”h, good condition
1000-1500
910. Paul McCobb dining chairs, by Calvin, set of six, two armchairs and four side chairs, mahogany frames with open area at back, square tubular brass stretchers to base, floral patterned upholstery, armchair: 22.25”w x 22”d x 36.25”h, refinished, good condition
1000-1500
911. Paul McCobb Planner Group jewelry case, by Winchendon, black lacquered maple case with ten drawers with brass pulls, signed with foil label, refinished, 36.25”w x 12.25”d x 6”h, some pulls replaced, very good condition
500-700
912. Paul McCobb Planner Group Secretary, by Winchendon, maple cabinet with drop-front door to top which conceals three small drawers, two grass cloth sliding doors to bottom with one shelf, original finish, signed with foil label, 36”w x 17”d x 46”h, very good condition
500-700
913. Paul McCobb Planner Group dresser, by Winchendon, maple case over tapered legs, eight drawers with original hourglass pulls, signed with burned mark, original finish, 60”w x 18”d x 33”h, excellent condition
400-600
914. Art Deco lounge chair, maker unknown, c.1930, graceful form with adjustable backrest in burled veneer, unmarked, 27”w x 38”d x 38”h, veneer loss, good condition
300-400
915. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings nightstands/end tables, by Widdicomb, mahogany case over solid brass legs, original caned pulls with brass trim, signed with cloth label, finished on all four sides, good original finish, 20”w x 20”d x 23.25”h, excellent condition
1800-2200
916. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dresser, by Widdicomb, curved-front mahogany case with five drawers with mahogany and nickel-trimmed pulls, dividers in top two drawers, signed with cloth label, 34”w x 22”d x 47.5”h, very good condition
400-600
917. Dorothy Thorpe wine glasses, set of six, enameled design of delicate white flowers and green leaves, all with acid stamp, 7.5”h
400-600
918. Eliel Saarinen bedroom suite, by Johnson Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, 1940s, two birch four-drawer cabinets with aluminum and wood drawer pulls, nightstand with open storage, and twin headboard and footboard (not shown), signed with burned mark in drawer, original finish, larger cabinet: 48”w x 20”d x 30”h, smaller cabinet: 36”w x 20”d x 30”h, nightstand: 18”w x 12”d x 30”h, bed: 41.5”w x 30”h, excellent condition
3000-3500
919. Heifetz table lamps, pair, by Heifetz, sculptural carved blonde wood forms, red fiberglass shades included but not shown, 28”h, unmarked, very good condition
400-600
920. T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs, set of four, by Widdicomb, sculptural frames in mahogany, reupholstered in green velour, 25”w x 22”d x 32”, separation to joints, need regluing, good condition
1200-1500
921. Russel Wright American Modern desk and chair, by Conant Ball, maple, desk with six drawers and finished back, chair with maple frame and reupholstered seat and back, original finish, signed with burned mark, desk: 46.5”w x 22.5”d x 30”h, chair: 20”w x 19”d x 31.5”h, very good condition
600-800
922. 1950s andirons, aluminum and iron forms, unmarked, 9”w x 13”h, very good condition
200-400
923. Russel Wright American Modern lounge chairs, pair, by Conant Ball, solid maple frames with one-piece armrest which forms front leg, removable cushions, reupholstered, signed with burned mark, 27”w x 35”d x 32”h, very good condition
1500-2000
924. Philip and Kelvin Laverne coffee table, 1960s, rectangular form in brass and pewter with applied decoration to legs and acid-etched decoration of Roman figures to top, signed in surface of top, 54”w x 23”d x 17”h, excellent condition
2000-2500
925. Jeff Messerschmidt chairs, four, 1980, from the 1500 Pipe Line Series, solid Lucite frames with metal fittings and original off-white leather cushions, all signed and numbered 343, 344, 345 and 346, 22.5”w x 25.5”d x 34.5”h, excellent condition
2500-3500
926. Grosfeld House cabinet, six drawers and one door with original hardware and trim under a flared top, original white finish, label in drawer, 78”w x 22”d x 32.5”h, very good condition
1000-1500
927. WITHDRAWN
500-700
928. Ercole Barovier "Neolitico" bowl, for Barovier & Toso, 1950s, thick brown and white glass with wavy designs and spiral at center, unsigned, 10.5"dia.
1500-2000
929. Fornasetti Astronomici plate, planetary calendar in Italian, marked, 10”w, some minor wear
100-200
930. Marbro table lamp, Los Angeles, large form in brass over a solid marble base, original shade and original square brass finial, foil label, 42”h, very good condition
500-700
931. Large Sergio Asti vase, for Venini, swirled canes of clear and aventurine with flared lip, engraved “Asti Venini Murano”, 7.25”dia. x 9.25”h, mint condition
300-500
932. Philip and Kelvin Laverne coffee table, 1960s, pewter, bronze and brass top with acid-etched Asian motif over an octagonal base, signed in surface of top and with paper label, 47.5”dia. x 17.5”h, excellent condition
3000-3500
933. Carlo Scarpa fluted vase, for Venini, clear glass with red and blue vertical canes, signed with Venini Murano paper label and numbered 4145, 15”h, mint condition
800-1000
934. Decorative Venini vase, bulbous form in striking turquoise glass, etched signature reads Venini Italia, 6.5”w
300-400
935. Gianni Versace vase, by Venini, 2001, flaring form in blue, white and yellow murrines, engraved signature, includes certificate of authenticity, 10.5”h, mint condition
1500-2000
936. Harvey Probber nightstands, pair, for Directional, by Calvin, walnut, each with two doors with original black enameled metal pulls over simple parsons legs, tops refinished, signed with Calvin/Directional metal tags, 22”w x 18”d x 22”h, very good condition
700-900
937. Harvey Probber king-size headboard, by Harvey Probber, Inc., light and dark walnut form with padded vinyl headrests, built-in table with drawer, and electrical outlets, entire headboard folds in half via hinge at center, original finish, original upholstery, 117”w x 16”d x 38.5”h, very good condition
700-900
938. Harvey Probber cabinets, pair, for Directional, by Calvin, walnut, each with four drawers with original black enameled metal pulls, original finish, signed with Calvin/Directional metal tags, 40”w x 18”d x 31.5”h, excellent condition
2000-2500
939. Harvey Probber dining chairs, set of six, by Directional, mahogany frames with original upholstery; two in multi-colored silk and two in blue leather, original finish, signed with metal Directional tags, 23”w x 20”d x 36”h, very good condition

These chairs were originally purchased for use with the Harvey Probber dining table and sideboard on this page.
2000-2500
940. Harvey Probber dining table, for Directional, oval top in walnut with burled walnut trim to edge, three 15” leaves, original finish, unmarked, 72”w x 44.5”d x 29”h, top very clean, excellent condition
1200-1500
941. Harvey Probber sideboard, for Directional, walnut cabinet with overhanging slate top, four doors which conceal drawers, shelves and vertical storage compartments, four pull-out servers with faux slate tops, orignal finish, signed with metal tag, 80”w x 20”d x 34.5”h, excellent condition
2000-2500
942. 1960s Modern bar stools, in the style of Florence Knoll, set of four, tubular chromed steel frames with original dark brown tufted and welted leather seats, unmarked, 15”w x 15”d x 31”h, very good condition
800-1200
943. Robert Sonneman table lamp, by Sonneman Lighting, c.1960s, black enameled metal shade over a chromed steel base, signed with partial label, very good condition
700-900
944. Fontana Arte chandelier, Italy, 1950s, cut glass rods around a chromed steel center, 13”dia. x 28”h, very good condition
1200-1500
945. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs, pair, by Knoll, original black leather tufted cushions on polished steel X bases, original black leather support straps, signed with Knoll labels, 30”w x 30”d x 30”h, excellent original condition
4500-5500
946. Katavolos, Littell & Kelley New York loveseat, by Laverne Originals, original tufted black vinyl upholstery over tubular chrome frames, 49”w x 28”d x 27.5”h, foam is hard, some wear, very good condition
1000-1500
947. Mies van der Rohe Club chairs, pair, by Knoll International, original brown leather upholstery over wood bases, signed with Knoll tags, original finish, 34”w x 32”d x 31”h, excellent condition
3500-4000
948. Katavolos, Littell & Kelley New York lounge chairs, pair, by Laverne Originals, original tufted black vinyl upholstery over tubular chrome frames, 28”w x 28”d x 27.5”h, foam is hard, some wear, very good condition
1000-1500
949. Warren Platner occasional tables, pair, by Knoll, nickel-plated wire bases with inset glass tops, 16”dia. x 18”h, excellent condition
800-1000
950. Warren Platner coffee table, by Knoll, nickel-plated wire base and original round glass top with beveled edge, 36”dia. x 15”h, excellent condition
600-800
Sale Date:
Dec. 5, 2004