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Sale Date:
Dec. 4, 2005
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Lot Numbers, Descriptions and Estimates
801. WITHDRAWN
802. J. Jay McVicker (American, b.1911), "Abstract Composition", c. 1960; welded iron sculpture, 23"h, unsigned. 1500-2500
803. Mario de Ferrante (Italian/American, 1898-1992), "the Harbor", c. 1950; oil/board, 23" x 24", signed. Studied with Antonio Mancini in Italy before coming to the United States in 1922. He was one of the original followers of the Italian Manifesto, ringing in Futurism. De Ferrante painted and exhibited in Los Angeles for many years. 600-800
804. J. Jay McVicker (American, b.1911), "Tangency Series #1", c. 1983; oil/canvas, 24" x 36", signed; dated; titled verso. 1500-2500
805. J. Jay McVicker (American, b. 1911), "Prismatic Arrangement", polymer/ canvas, 44" x 38", signed and dated. 2500-4500
806. J. Jay McVicker (American, b. 1911), "Linear Image", 1977; oil/board, 15.75" x 15", signed and dated. 1000-2000
807. Mario de Ferrante (Italian/American, 1898-1992), "Abstract Composition"; oil/canvas, 28" x 22", signed. 700-900
808. J. Jay McVicker (American, b.1911), "Black Dominance", c. 1965; oil/board construction (comprised of several layers), 30" x 30", signed and dated. 1500-2500
809. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Brushstrokes", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
810. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Brushstrokes (series)", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. LeWitt is regarded as a founder of both Minimal and Conceptual art. He has exhibited in hundreds of solo shows in museums and galleries worldwide since 1965 and retrospective shows at the Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. 1000-2000
811. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Brushstrokes", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
812. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Brushstrokes", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
813. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Brushstrokes", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
814. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Brushstrokes", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
815. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Untitled", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
816. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Untitled", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
817. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Untitled", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
818. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Untitled", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
819. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Untitled", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000
820. Sol LeWitt (American, b.1928), "Untitled", c. 1993; color etching, 46.75" x 29.25", signed; Riverhouse Editions, publisher, edition of 40. 1000-2000

Session Three - 1950s/Modern/Art Deco - Approx. 6:30 (cst)

821. Aldo Tura rolling cart, Italy, goat skin and parchment top and shelf with brass hardware and lacquered legs, as shown: 37"w x 18"d x 27"h, two 10" drop sides, labeled, original finish, excellent condition 600-800
822. Unusual Aldo Tura bar cabinet, Italy, two-door case with two lower drawers in goat skin over wood with brass hardware and decoration, removable mahogany base, mirrored and lighted interior with two glass shelves and bottle storage, original finish, 33.5"w x 16"d x 51h, very good original condition 4500-5500
823. Edward Wormley Long-John bench, by Dunbar, solid walnut top over ebonized bentwood hairpin legs, one drawer, original finish, signed with burned mark, 71"w x 19"d x 12"h, very good condition 1000-1500
824. Edward Wormley Janus Collection armchairs, pair, by Dunbar, 1950s, sculptural ebonized mahogany frames with original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery and exposed wood trim to back, one marked with brass D tag, 25"w x 24"d x 30"h, original finish, foam hard, fabric and frame in excellent condition 1800-2200
825. Exceptional Dunbar sideboard, olive burled wood, four doors, bronze metal base, left side has two adjustable shelves, right side has two drawers above open storage, brass "D" tag, top drawer has felt lining and dividers, original finish, 80"w x 18"d x 32.5"h, beautiful wood grain, excellent original condition 5500-7500
826. Harvey Probber dining table, by Harvey Probber, Inc., rectangular bleached rosewood top with 2.5" thick apron over ebonized wood and brass bases, unmarked, two 16" leaves, original finish, 80"w x 44"d x 29.25"h, very good original condition 1200-1500
827. Edward Wormley occasional table, by Dunbar, dark mahogany, square top over flared legs and lower shelf with lip to edge, marked with rectangular brass Dunbar tag and paper label, 30"w x 30"d x 25"h, refinished, very good condition 700-900
828. Edward Wormley high console table, by Dunbar, tall and narrow form in exotic wood veneer with one drawer, marked with green metal Dunbar tag, 55.5"w x 13.25"d x 36"h, refinished, minor veneer repairs, very good condition 2000-2500
829. Ronald Pearson "Vision" sterling silver flatware, by International Silver, 60 pieces (11 Pieces shown), the set consists of 8 six-piece place settings (butter knife, salad/dessert fork, dinner fork, dinner knife, soup/dessert spoon, and teaspoon), as well as 8 extra teaspoons and five serving pieces (ladle, serving fork, two serving spoons, and lemon/pickle fork), stamped marks, one soup spoon missing, excellent condition 4500-5500
830. French Art Deco lounge chairs, pair, c.1930s, upholstered forms covered in tan mohair fabric with multi-colored patterned fabric to center of seat and back, exposed wood armrests and legs, down-filled seat cushions, 27"w x 27"d x 28"h, excellent condition 3000-3500
831. French dresser, c.1940s, oak cabinet with three drawers with carved lattice pattern over carved legs, 45.25"w x 18"d x 33"h, excellent condition 600-800
832. French nightstands, pair, c.1940s, oak cabinets with carved lattice pattern to door over carved legs, each contains one shelf, 18.5"w x 12"d x 27.25"h, excellent condition 800-1000
833. Italian coffee table, c.1940, gilded iron base supports a thick green and pink granite top, unmarked, 39.25"w x 18.5"d x 21"h, very good original condition 600-800
834. Jean Royere style occasional table, France, 1940s, round mahogany top over carved legs with grooved detail and ball feet, brass stretcher with ball to center, unmarked, refinished, 27.5"dia. x 19.5"h, very good condition 900-1200
835. Atelier Primavera vase, c.1920s, ceramic, thick green and white glaze with leaf motif and decoration of a deer, unmarked, 10.25"h, mint condition 600-800
836. Angelo Testa rug, attribution, thick 100% wool, cubist design of fish in blue, green and orange on an off-white field, unmarked, 72" x 109", light stains, very good condition 1200-1500
837. Raoul Lachenal vase, France, c.1930, large ceramic form decorated with marine motif of fish and sea grasses, signed "Fevola" on body and marked on base "Ceramique Lachenal Fevola piece unique", 15.75"h, mint condition 900-1200
838. French Art Deco occasional table, hammered iron base with faux wood figures supports a round marble top with hammered trim and decorative rings to edge, 24"dia. x 21"h, very good original condition 1000-1500
839. European Modernist game table and chairs, probably Austrian, c.1930s, oak, octagonal table with inset checkerboard and hammered copper trim to base, four chairs with stepped carved legs and black wood and burled inlay to backs, original restored upholstery to seats, table: 36"w x 24"d x 29.5"h, chairs: 17"w x 18"d x 38"h, very good condition 3000-3500
840. Good Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sofa and loveseat, by France & Sons, Denmark, unusual variation of the standard production, leather-covered wood frames over tapered teak legs, floating rectangular backrests with ebonized finish supported by steel rods, inset travertine marble table surface to sofa, sofa: 112"w x 36"d x 31"h, loveseat: 52.75"w,marble is 31.72" x 33", very good original condition 6000-8000
841. Frem Rojle dining table, Denmark c.1960s, teak, round top which fold to form a half-moon shape, fourth leg swings open to support top when fully open, closed: 47"w x 23.5"d x 28.5"h, open: 47" dia., partial burned mark "Frem Rojle Denmark", original finish, excellent condition 700-900
842. Arne Vodder corner cabinet, Denmark, 1960s, teak, upper and lower tamboured doors conceal birch-finished interior with shelves, three tapered legs, original finish, unmarked, 36.5"w x 25.5"d (at side) x 61.25"h, excellent condition 2000-2500
843. Arne Vodder table and four chairs, by John Stuart, teak, chairs with original blue upholstery and swiveling backrests, chairs: 20"w x 21"d x 34"h, table: 42.5"dia. x 29"h, two veneer repairs to edge of table, very good condition 1000-1500
844. Fine Frem Rojle dining chairs, attribution, set of four, Denmark, teak, beautiful sculptural divided backs over tapered legs, seats reupholstered in brown leather, unmarked, original finish, 19"w x 18.5"d x 33"h, very good condition 2000-2500
845. Koefoeds dining chairs, set of four, Denmark, teak frames with sculptural backrests and upholstered seats, signed with burned marks "made in Denmark by Koefoeds Hornslet", original finish, 18.5"w x 19.5"d x 38.25"h, very good condition 600-800
846. Erik Buck barstools, set of three, by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A-S, 1960s, teak frames with solid rosewood footrests, seats upholstered in original black vinyl, one marked with OD label which also reads "Domus Danica", original finish, 14.5"w x 16"d x 29"h, light wear, very good condition 500-700
847. Koefoeds "Eva" dining chairs, Denmark, set of six, teak frames with vertical slats to backs, seats upholstered in burgundy fabric, original finish, signed with burned marks "Koefoeds Hornslet", 18.75"w x 20"d x 38"h, excellent condition 800-1000
848. Borge Mogensen dining chairs, set of ten, birch frames with teak seats and backs, original finish, marked "made in Denmark" with stenciled castle and ship logo, 19.5"w x 19"d x 30.5"h, very good condition 2500-3500
849. Bruno Mathsson Extension dining table, by Karl Mathsson, Sweden, teak, marked with paper labels and burned mark, closed: 35"w x 9.25"d x 28.5"h, extends to 110"d, original finish, excellent condition 2000-2500
850. Alvar Aalto "C" chair, by Artek, molded laminated birch frame with seat and back nicely upholstered in a textured and multicolored fabric, original finish, 29"w x 33"d x 28"h, excellent condition 2000-3000
851. Finn Juhl bowl, by Kay Bojeson, Denmark, teak, 9.5"dia. x 4"h, signed with burned mark, excellent condition 600-800
852. Arne Vodder dining chairs, set of ten, by Sibast, Denmark, two armchairs and eight side chairs, teak frames with original black leather upholstery to seats, Sibast labels and Danish Furniture Makers Control labels, armchair: 22"w x 21"d x 38.5"h, excellent original condition 3000-4000
853. Borge Mogensen refectory dining table, Denmark, teak, rectangular top with pull-out leaf at each end, each leaf is 19.5", marked with metal Illumes Bolighus tag, original finish, 55"w x 35.5"d x 28.5"h, excellent condition 600-800
854. Poul Hundevad low folding stool, by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, teak frame with original leather sling seat, original finish, unmarked, 18"w x 19"d x 10.5"h, excellent condition 900-1200
855. Jens Quistgaard desk, c.1960s, by Dansk, teak, functional form with hinged gallery to top which folds down to create a flat work surface, four drawers, storage compartments to back (not shown), original finish, drawer key included, marked Dansk, 64"w x 28.75"d x 34"h, work surface is 28.75"h, very good condition 1800-2200
856. Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs, pair, by Knoll, chrome wire construction with original white vinyl seat pads, each with a Knoll International label, 33"w x 28"d x 30.5"h, very good original condition 500-700
857. Arteluce style floor lamp, Italy, 1960s, black enameled metal frame with three round chrome-plated directional lights, unmarked, 11"w x 11"d x 60"h, good condition 600-800
858. Christophe Pillet Y’s chairs, pair, by Cappellini, molded foam seats covered in white leather over metal bases with aluminum finish, 22"w x 24"d x 31.5"h, very good condition 1000-1500
859. Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs, pair, by Knoll, original tan leather tufted cushions on polished steel X frames, both marked with Knoll label, 30"w x 30"d x 30"h, excellent condition 3500-4500
860. Sciolari hanging light fixture, Italy, c.1970, aluminum and lucite, 28"dia. x 26"h, very good condition 700-900
861. Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" chair, by Vitra, 1999, nickel-plated metal with clear epoxy finish. 37.25"w x 32"d x 28"h, marked with Vitra label which bears date, excellent condition 3500-4500
862. Arnie Bang vessel, footed form covered in a green and brown crystalline glaze with two applied creatures, signed, 9"w 400-600
863. Clyde Burt vase, bulbous form covered in a brown glaze with incised decoration, incised signature "CB" in circle, 5.25"h, mint condition 400-600
864. Rude Osolnik Cedar vase, original finish, signed Osolnik Originals, 3"h 400-600
865. Rude Osolnik Rhododendron vase, original finish, signed Osolnik Originals, 3.5"h 400-600
866. Rude Osolnik Pine Knot vase, original finish, signed Osolnik Originals, 3.5"h 400-600
867. Rude Osolnik candlesticks, set of four, turned wood forms in walnut, felt lining to bases, all marked "OO", tallest is 12.25"h, smallest is 8.25"h, excellent condition 500-700
868. Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby "Loop" bench, by Cappellini, molded foam seat covered in white leather over metal bases with aluminum finish, 68.5"w x 27"d x 14.5"h, excellent condition 1000-1500
869. Michael and Frances Higgins mobile, by Higgins Studio, twenty pieces of fused glass in shades of orange and red with copper fittings, etched signature "higgins", 26"h, excellent condition 1500-2000
870. Frances Higgins studio glass sculpture, c.1990s, translucent fused glass construction in a geometric pattern, rests in brass stand, etched signature "higgins", 14"w x 2"d x 14"h, mint condition 1200-1500
871. Michael and Frances Higgins Classic Line bowl and platter, by Dearborn, clear and white glass with gold decoration, gold silk screened "higgins" to both, each 17"dia., bowl is 4.5"h, some losses to gold, very good condition 300-400
872. Frances Higgins studio glass sculpture, c.1990s, rectangular orange glass form with gold leaf decoration rests in a brass stand, etched signature "higgins", 7.5"w x 2"d x 9"h, mint condition 500-700
873. Michael Higgins studio plate, "Tyrannus Rex", c.1980s, fused glass form with intricate mosaic design with gold leaf decoration, etched title and signature "higgins" on back, 11.25"dia., mint condition 900-1200
874. Frances Higgins "Flip Art" studio plate, blue fused glass with floral pattern created by pressing leaves and flowers coated with powdered enamel into the glass, etched signature "higgins", 13"dia., mint condition 400-600
875. Michael and Frances Higgins studio bowl, thick fused glass form with folded rim with aqua, black and gold decoration, etched "higgins" mark, 11"dia. x 3.25"h, mint condition 200-300
876. Michael and Frances Higgins "Thistledown" bowl, by Dearborn Glass, marked with gold screened signature, 16.25"dia. x 4.5"h, mint condition 400-500
877. Edward Wormley globe and stand, by Dunbar, c.1957, mahogany stand with brass caps to feet supports brass ring and internally lighted globe, original finish, 21"dia. x 34"h, very good condition 600-800
878. Norman Cherner armchairs, four, by Plycraft, laminated walnut seats over tapered legs with one-piece molded birch arms, 26"w x 23"d x 31.5"h, recoated original finish, very good original condition 2500-3500
879. Good Paul McCobb dining table, by Calvin, round walnut top over tapered legs with brass stretchers, top expands to accept six 12.5" leaves, as shown closed: 44"dia. x 29.25"h, with three leaves: 82"w x 44"d, all with original finish, excellent condition 1000-1500
880. Paul McCobb cabinet, by Winchendon, maple case with ten drawers and small door at each end which conceals five drawers each, five original black "T" pulls, six round knobs, black rod legs, original finish, glides intact, 72"w x 18.5"d x 33"h, several knobsbent, wear to finish, good original condition 1000-1500
881. Harvey Probber occasional tables, pair, by Harvey Probber Inc., mahogany, two-tiered forms over cylindrical legs with brass caps to feet, unmarked, 30"w x 30"d x 22"h, refinished, very good condition 1000-1500
882. Paul McCobb Directional Collection cabinet, by Calvin, mahogany cabinet with one bi-fold door and six drawers, one interior shelf, original finish, marked with metal tag, 72"w x 18"d x 30.5"h, excellent condition 700-900
883. Harvey Probber occasional table, by Harvey Probber Inc., walnut base supports overhanging hexagonal top of composite marble, refinished, 19"w x 22"d x 15.5"h, chips to base, very good condition 500-700
884. Paul McCobb Directional Collection Gentleman’s chest, by Calvin, mahogany cabinet with two doors, interior consists of 10 drawers, original finish, marked with metal tag, 31"w x 18"d x 59"h, excellent condition 800-1000
885. Paul McCobb end tables/nightstands, by Directional, rectangular walnut form with one drawer under a white glass top, original brass pulls, each marked with Directional label, original finish, 24"w x 17"d x 20"h, excellent condition 1200-1500
886. Harvey Probber coffee table, by Harvey Probber Inc., mahogany and brass frame support a rectangular marble top, 56.5"w x 18"d x 15"h, documented, unmarked, very good condition 1000-1500
887. Harvey Probber cabinet, by Harvey Probber Inc., mahogany case with five drawers with original brass pulls and two leather and brass sliding doors which conceal four drawers, original finish, marked with metal tag, 65.25"w x 18.25"d x 32.75"h, very good condition 1200-1500
888. Paul McCobb jewelry cabinet, bleached mahogany form with two small drawers above one large drawer over metal hourglass feet, original brass drawer pulls, unmarked, 19.5"w x 10"d x 7.5"h, refinished, very good condition 700-900
889. Harvey Probber nightstands, pair, by Harvey Probber Inc., mahogany cases with white leather tops above one drawer with original brass pull and one adjustable shelf, original finish, 19"w x 14"d x 26"h, very good condition 500-700
890. Harvey Probber Gentleman’s cabinet, by Harvey Probber Inc., mahogany case with two leather and brass sliding doors which conceal drawers and cork-lined trays, above three drawers with original brass pulls, original finish, marked with metal tag, 42"w x 18.25"d x 54.75"h, very good condition 1500-1800
891. Paul McCobb dresser, by Calvin, mahogany cabinet with eight drawers with brass pulls under an inset rectangular travertine top, sides are woodgrain-patterned laminate, back is finished, marked with metal Calvin tag, original finish, 72.25"w x 19"d x 30.25"h, chip to one corner of marble, scratches and wear, good condition 200-300
892. Tommi Parzinger wall sconce, by Dorlyn Silversmiths, 1950s, four-arm form in brass, 21.5"w x 10"d x 10"h, very good condition 500-700
893. Paul McCobb dining chairs, four, by Calvin, walnut frames with tapered legs, original white leather backrests and woven strap seats, original finish, 18"w x 20"d x 35.5"h, very good original condition 1200-1500
894. Paul McCobb sideboard and china cabinet, by Calvin, mahogany case with two tri-fold doors over a square tubular brass frame with original glides, removable china cabinet with one shelf and three small doors behind two sliding glass doors, original finish, 60"w x19"d x 61"h, signed with metal tag 1500-1800
895. Stiffel table lamp, 1950s, square brass standard with four brass rods ending in clear glass spheres over asquare marble base, original drum shade and upper and lower plastic diffusers, uses three-way bulb, Stiffel label to lamp and shade, 20"dia. x 31.5"h, very good condition 300-400
896. Paul McCobb serving cart, by Calvin, square tubular brass frame on castors,original black marble top over one pull-out shelf, two drawers with original brass pulls above a removable serving tray and lower shelf in bleached mahogany, original finish, 36.25"w x 19"d x 29.5"h, excellent condition 1200-1500
897. Paul McCobb Conoisseur Collection vanity, by Calvin, mahogany form with brass-plated copper trim, lift-top with mirror conceals storage area with white glass bottom, two drawers with original pulls, marked with metal tag, original finish, 44"w x 18"d x 28"h, very good condition 400-600
898. Paul McCobb Irwin Collection end tables, by Calvin, pair, square tubular brass frames with mahogany shelf and drawer with original pull and original black marble tops which may also be centered over bases, signed with metal tag, glides intact, 24"w x 30"d x 22.5"h, refinished, very good condition 1200-1500
899. Paul McCobb dining table and chairs, by Calvin, mahogany, square tubular brass stretchers, table with rectangular top and two 15" leaves, original finish, metal Calvin tag to table, chairs reupholstered, table: 72"w x 40"d x 29"h, armchairs: 22.25"w x 22"d x 36"h, all in very good condition 800-1000
900. Charles and Ray Eames Surfboard table, 1951, by Herman Miller, original white plastic surface over an elliptical laminated plywood top on wire strut bases, Herman Miller label from Venice, CA, 89"l x 29"w x 10"h, rust to bases, very good condition 1800-2200
Sale Date:
Dec. 4, 2005