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
951. Arteluce floor lamp, Italy, c.1960, single adjustable white enameled metal shade on an adjustable chrome arm with leather-wrapped handle over a white marble base, 24”dia. x 68”h, good condition
300-500
952. Joel Philip Myers studio glass goblet, 1970, red and clear glass form hand-blown by Myers, full engraved signature and date to base, 6”h, mint condition

Myers was design director for Blenko Glass from 1963 to 1970. He also founded the Glass Department at Illinois State University. Similar works are pictured in Objects USA.
600-800
953. Alexandre Noll shallow dish, c.1950, France, carved form in ebony, signed, 4.75”w x 3.5”d, excellent condition
2000-2500
954. Hugh Acton bench, by Hugh Acton, USA, black lacquered wood slats with solid brass legs, Hugh Acton label, original finish, 36”w x 18”d x 14”h, very good condition
600-800
955. Russel Wright vase, heavy organic covered with a black metallic glaze, signed, 4.5”h
250-350
956. Martin Visser BR 02.7 sofa/daybed, by Spectrum, the Netherlands, adjusts for use as a sofa or bed, black enameled steel frame with red wool upholstery, 76”w x 32”d x 28”h, excellent condition
1500-2000
957. Don Chadwick Modular Seating, by Herman Miller, six pieces, 1970s, molded foam seat upholstered in orginal red wool fabric over a molded black plastic base, also includes 10 base connectors, signed, as shown, corner to corner: 151”w x 30.5”d x 27”h, very good condition
1800-2200
958. Yrjo Kukkapuro “Karuselli” lounge chair, by Haimi, made in Finland, fiberglass and enameled metal base with chromed steel supports, original tan leather upholstery, signed with paper label, 32”w x 36”d x 36”h, stain to leather, very good condition
1500-1800
959. Anna Castelli Ferrieri plant stand, by Kartell, c.1985, molded black plastic form with square top and round lower shelf, stamped mark “Kartell”, 16.25”sq. x 39.5”h, very good condition
200-300
960. BBPR coat rack/torchiere, by Kartell, molded red plastic form with black enameled metal hooks and uplight, 24”dia. x 68”h, very good condition

Produced from 1970-74, this form was offered with and without the torchiere.
500-700
961. Verner Panton hanging chandelier, c.1970, by J. Luber AG, chromed steel fixture with hanging chromed steel rods with clusters of chromed steel balls which hang at varying heights, shown without bulbs (unlit), 16”dia. x 44”h, very good condition
2000-2500
962. Pierre Paulin chairs, set of four, by Artifort, original textured blue vinyl upholstery over four-point aluminum swivel bases, signed with metal tags, 27”w x 24”d x 29.75”h, several splits to upholstery, very good condition
1500-2000
963. Tapio Wirkkala vase, organic form in clear glass with incised lines, signed, 3.5”h
200-300
964. Tapio Wirkkala vase, teardrop shape in clear glass with incised lines, signed, 5”h
200-300
965. Giovanni Offredi “Wave” sofa, by Saporiti, Italy, three-seat form with one-piece wave-shaped seat cushions over a brushed steel frame, original upholstery, 112”w x 44”d x 30”h, very good condition
2000-3000
966. Giovanni Offredi “Wave” sofa, by Saporiti, Italy, two-seat form with one-piece wave-shaped cushions over a brushed steel frame, original upholstery, 74”w x 44”d x 30”h, very good condition
1000-1500
967. Carl Aubock “Maestro” flatware, by Amboss, Austria, imported by Rosenthal, 24 pieces, set consists of eight 3-piece place settings (knife, fork, spoon), brushed and polished stainless steel pieces with substantial weight, marked “Amboss Austria 18/8”, knife: 8.25”l, excellent condiition
500-700
968. Giancarlo Piretti “Plana” folding table, by Castelli, dark gray molded plastic top over a polished aluminum base, marked, 37”dia. x 27”h, excellent condition
400-600
969. Roger Sprunger lamp table, by Dunbar, c.1970, sculptural stainless steel base supports round glass top, 33”dia. x 28”h, excellent condition
1200-1500
970. Verner Panton Geometric rug, by Unika Vaev, Denmark, 1960s, blue and green hand-knotted wool, 87” x 87”, very good condition
700-900
971. Lisa Johanssen-Paps table lamp by Iittala, c.1954, opaque white frosted glass form, 17”h, excellent condition
600-800
972. Enzo Mari puzzle sculptures, attribution, set of five, Italy, silver-plated two-piece forms of birds and fish, unmarked, largest 7.75”h, very good condition
600-800
973. Ritva Puotila “Unikeko” rug, by Oy Neovius, Helsinki, Finland, 100% wool, shades of dark blue and purple with red and green accents, handmade, labeled, 82” x 42”, very good condition
300-500
974. Raymond Loewy DF-2000 cabinet, by Doubinsky Freres, made in France, wood and laminate cabinet with molded plastic drawer fronts, nine drawers and one door with an adjustable shelf, paper label, original finish, 80”w x 21”d x 29.75”h, very good condition
2000-2500
975. Ettore Sottsass for Venini hanging lamp, white enameled metal fixture with pink, white and clear glass, foil Venini label, 24”dia. x 14”h, can also be used as a table lamp, very good condition
600-800
976. Boris Tabacoff Sphere chair, by Mobilier Modulaire Moderne, France, 1971, smoked plastic shell with loose fabric-covered foam cushion over a chrome plated steel base, 26.5”w x 29”d x 27”h, wear to fabric, very good condition
1200-1500
977. Unusual Cabat vase, bulbous form covered with a beautiful brown and purple matt glaze, signed, 6.5"h
600-800
978. Ken Scott glass fish, for Venini, c.1966, hollow body of smoky amethyst with swagged decoration, dark blue applied eye with light blue pupil, unmarked, 15.5”l, excellent condition
1500-2000
979. H. Salomonson AP60 lounge chairs, pair, by Polak, the Netherlands, 1960, steel bases with upholstered seats and backs, 24”w x 30”d x 29.5”h, upholstery very clean, excellent condition
1500-2000
980. Guido Drocco and Franco Mello Cactus coatrack, by Gufram, 1986, from a limited edition of 2000, numbered 998/2000, expanded polyurethane foam with green painted finish, signed on base “Gufram Multipli Cactus ‘86, 998/2000”, includes original certificate of authenticity, 24”dia. x 66”h, excellent condition
2400-2600
981. Pablo Picasso plate, “Visage de faune tormente”, by Madoura, Vallauris, France, unglazed ceramic, impressed marks “Madoura Plein Feu” and “Empreinte Originale de Picasso”, includes a copy of the original receipt from Madoura, 17”dia., mint condition
2400-2600
982. Beatrice Wood bowl, low form in red clay covered with a blue matt glaze, signed Beato, 8”w
350-550
983. Beatrice Wood bowl, low form in red clay covered with a blue matt glaze, signed Beato, 8”w
350-550
984. Pillin vase, bulbous bottom with long neck in a yellow and brown glaze with numerous colorful stylized birds, signed, 7.25”h
500-700
985. Gae Aulenti Locus Solus armchair, by Poltronova, 1963, yellow enameled tubular frame with sling seat in original gray and white striped upholstery, 29”w x 38”d x 33”h, light wear to frame, very good condition
1000-1500
986. Eero Saarinen Pedestal stools, by Knoll, four, aluminum bases with fused plastic finish supports swivel seat with original orange wool upholstery, original finish, each stamped “BR51” on base, Knoll labels, left: 15”dia. x 16.5”h, very good condition
500-700
987. Guido Gambone covered box, Italy, 1950s, heavy stoneware form with yellow and brown geometric decoration under a thick glaze, signature and donkey mark, 5.75”w x 4.5”d, mint condition
500-600
988. Livio Castiglioni and Gianfranco Frattini Boalum table lamp, by Artemide, 1970s, internally lit flexible plastic tubing with molded plastic end pieces, 2.5”dia. x 78”l, good condition
400-600
989. Hans-Agne Jakobsson floor lamp, by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Sweden, 1960s, louvred shade in white enameled aluminum over a black enameled weighted base, 36”h, excellent condiition
600-800
990. Verner Panton 1-2-3 chair, by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, tubular steel frame with removable orange upholstery over a round aluminum base, 23.25”w x 31”d x 32”h, very good condition
500-700
991. Tobia Scarpa end tables, pair, by C&B Italia, walnut frames with inset tops that reverse from black to white, original finish, 30”w x 30”d x 15.5”h, excellent condition
1000-1500
992. Afra and Tobia Scarpa “Coronado” loveseat, by B&B Italia, imported by Atelier International, designed 1966, steel frame entirely covered in original brown leather upholstery, signed with Cassina and AI labels, 61”w x 34”d x 29”h, excellent condition
1500-1800
993. Afra and Tobia Scarpa “Coronado” chair, by B&B Italia, imported by Atelier International, designed 1966, steel frame entirely covered in original brown leather upholstery, signed with Cassina and AI labels, 38”w x 34”d x 29”h, excellent condition
700-900
994. Afra and Tobia Scarpa “Coronado” sofa, by B&B Italia, imported by Atelier International, designed 1966, steel frame entirely covered in original brown leather upholstery, signed with Cassina and AI labels, 85”w x 34”d x 29”h, excellent condition

C&B Italia was founded in 1966 by Piero Ambrogio Busnelli and Cesare Cassina. After Cassina's departure in 1973, the company became known as B&B Italia. Scarpa designs have also been produced by Cassina, Flos and Knoll.
2000-3000
995. Harvey Littleton vase, ribbed cylindrical form with incised figure covered with a multi-toned brown matt glaze, incised initials and 49, partial museum label reads: "...rice: $...f Artist-Cra...LITTLETON...t Institute of Arts...", 11.5"h
1500-2500
996. Cabat vase, bulb shape with small opening at top, brown clay body covered with a pink and ivory drip, signed, 4.5”h
150-250
997. 1960s table lamps, possibly by Martz, two, glazed stoneware, unmarked, both with original shades, 40”h and 35”h, excellent condition
400-600
998. Edward Fields rug, by Edward Fields, Inc., 1973, 100 percent virgin wool, cream, orange and black decoration on a cream-colored background, stamped marks “Edward Fields” and date on back, 54” x 79”, light stains, good condition
600-800
999. Tobia Scarpa dining chairs, set of six, by C&B Italia, walnut legs with original brown wool upholstery, original finish, AI labels to all, 18.75”w x 20”d x 32”h, very good condition
1500-2000
1000. Roger Sprunger for Dunbar desk, oak top over plinth bases with chrome finish, three shallow drawers, original finish, 66”w x 32”d x 29.25”h, very good condition
1200-1500
Sale Date:
Dec. 5, 2004