Sale Date:
March 7, 2004
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Lot Numbers and Descriptions
Estimate
851. Kunihiro Amano woodblock print, “The Flowers in Distant Memory”, 1968, pencil-signed, numbered 14/50 and dated, 26.6” x 17.5”, framed
400-600
852. Ray Wilkes lounge chairs & love seat, three-piece set, by Herman Miller, original red wool upholstery over a molded foam and steel base, label, love seat 61”w x 30”d x 27”h, chair 36”w x 30”d x 27”h, good condition
500-700
853. Florence Knoll armchair, by Knoll International, original yellow wool upholstery over steel base, signed with Knoll label, 30”w x 30”d x 30”h, good condition
200-300
854. Mies van der Rohe BRNO chairs, pair, by Knoll, one piece polished steel cantilevered frame with upholstered seat, both signed Knoll, 23”w x 23.5”d x 31”h, very good condition
300-400
855. Nessen Studios table lamp, brushed steel base with opaque plastic dome shade, signed with paper label, 15.5”dia. x 27”h, very good condition
150-200
856. Florence Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa, by Knoll, model no. 53, c.1960, original orange wool upholstery in three sections, steel base with chrome and black enameled finish, 86”w x 30”d x 31”h, very good condition
400-500
857. Harry Bertoia chairs, set of four, by Knoll, white coated wire frames with black wire bases, original black vinyl seat cushions to three, original finish, 21.75”w x 19.75”d x 30”h, good condition
200-300
858. Harry Bertoia Wide Diamond chair, by Knoll Associates, chrome wire frame and base with rubber shock mounts, original red wool seat cushion, signed with Knoll labels, 44”w x 33”d x 27.5”h, very good condition
700-900
859. Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs, pair, by Knoll Associates, chrome wire frames and bases with original yellow wool seat cushions, signed with Knoll label, 33.5”w x 28”d x 30”h, very good condition
400-500
860. Michael and Frances Higgins vase, small form with flaring and flattened rim in green, brown and clear glass, signed, 4”h
250-350
861. Curtis Jeré kinetic sculpture, 1966, metal and clear plastic decorations on thin metal rods on a painted wood base, signed and dated on metal tag, 20”h, excellent condition
600-800
862. Michael and Frances Higgins Siamese Pattern bowl, flaring form with geometric designs in blue and green glass, gold signature, 12”dia.
50-100
863. Michael and Frances Higgins tray, blue glass with organic designs in white and green, etched signature, 7”l
50-100
864. Paul Frankl Cloud coffee table, by Johnson Furniture Co., biomorphic cork top over three mahogany legs, 72”w x 36”d x 15”h, original finish, very good condition
1500-1800
865. 1950s Italian floor lamp, possibly Raymor, wood base and standard with overlaid incised ceramic sections, 63.5”h, very good condition
400-500
866. Italian serving cart, c.1950s, fruitwood frame on brass casters with glass shelves, top shelf is removable for use as a serving tray, original finish, 30.5”w x 17.5”d x 29.5”h, very good condition
500-600
867. Michael and Frances Higgins glass, three pieces: Classic Line pattern variation bowl, aqua blue ground with yellow and red stripes, 8.75”dia., with a Michael and Frances Higgins square glass bowl, Filigree pattern in lavender blue, 7” x 7”, with a Michael and Frances Higgins square glass dish, Thistledown pattern in white, green, yellow and gold, all signed with gold screened signature on surface, 10” x 10”
300-400
868. Harvey Probber lounge chairs, attribution, pair, c.1960s, ebonized mahogany frames on casters, 27”w x 32”d x 27.5”h, wear to upholstery, very good condition
800-1000
869. Large Vicke Lindstrand unica vase, for Kosta, c.1955, teardrop form of trailed threads of green and black glass cased in clear glass, stamped LINDSTRAND/KOSTA and engraved “LU2009”, 13”h
1200-1500
870. Jorgen Høvelskov Harp chair, by Christensen & Larsen, c. 1968, ebonized ash frame with original flag line, 41.25”w x 42”d x 52.5”h, original finish, excellent condition
1500-2500
871. Hala Pinocchio lamp, made in Denmark, black enameled metal shade with star-shaped perforations, height adjusts by moving legs up and down central column, original finish, marked “hala zeist”, 12”h, very good condition
100-200
872. Hala Pinocchio lamp, made in Denmark, white enameled metal shade with star-shaped perforations, height adjusts by moving legs up and down central column, original finish, marked “hala zeist”, 12”h, very good condition
100-200
873. Heikki Orvola vases, for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, pair, Finland, c. 1970, opaque orange glass with black inclusions, large: 11.5”h, small: 5”h, both mint condition
300-400
874. Alvar Aalto poster, printed in Finland by Uusi Kivipaino oy Tampere, 1983, “Alvar Aalto: Luonnos, Sketch 1936”, 26.5” x 19.5”, framed, not examined out of frame
100-150
875. 1950s reference materials including Modern Chairs 1918-1970, published by Boston Book and Art Publishers; Modern Scandinavian Furniture by Ulf Hard af Segerstad, pub. by Bedminster Press, New Jersey, 1963; Scandinavian Design, by Ulf Hard af Segerstad, pub. by Lyle Stuart, NY, 1961; and Modern Furniture by Ella Moody, pub. by E.P. Dutton & Co., NY, 1960; The Design Collection Selected Objects from The Museum of Modern Art, pub. by The Junior Council of MOMA, 1970; Made in Denmark by Anne Karlsen and Anker Tiedeman, pub. by Reinhold Publishing, NY, 1960; also included but not shown are: Furniture for Modern Interiors by Mario Da Fabbro, pub. by Reinhold Publishing, NY, 1954; Industrial Design magazine, June 1974; and American Scholar magazine, Summer 1977, featuring an interview with Charles Eames by Owen Gingerich; and several Herman Miller Action Office printed materials.
300-500
876. Kristian Vedel child’s chair, by Torben Ørskov, Denmark, c. 1958, curved plywood shell with adjustable seat in original red aniline-dyed finish, 17”w x 10”d x 16”h, very good condition
300-400
877. Jens Quistgaard chafing dish, by Dansk, handled brass bowl with metal-lined and insulated teak lid on a sculptural teak frame, stamped marks “Dansk Denmark” and designer’s initials to dish and frame, 12” x 9.5”d x 8”h, very good condition
300-500
878. George Nelson Steelframe cabinet, by Herman Miller, 1950s, white enameled metal frame with black laminate top, three drawers with original pulls, signed with foil label, 33.5”w x 17”d x 29.5”h, repainted, very good condition
300-500
879. George Nelson Steelframe cabinet, by Herman Miller, 1950s, white enameled metal frame with black laminate top under a glass shelf, two drawers with original pulls, signed with foil label, 33.5”w x 17”d x 29.5”h, repainted, very good condition
300-500
880. Charles and Ray Eames LCW, by Herman Miller, molded walnut plywood seat, back and frame with original shock mounts, oval mount to back, original finish, stamped “LCW”, 22”w x 25”d x 26.5”h, excellent original condition
700-900
881. Charles and Ray Eames LCW, by Herman Miller, molded walnut plywood seat, back and frame with original shock mounts, oval mount to back, original finish, stamped “LCW”, 22”w x 25”d x 26.5”h, excellent original condition 700-900
882. Charles and Ray Eames Time-Life chair, by Herman Miller, original tufted brown leather and wool upholstery, polished aluminum frames over four-point tilt/swivel base on casters, 27”w x 25”d x 35”h, very good condition
200-300
883. George Nelson Extension Table, by Herman Miller, 1950s, white enameled steel frame with “Truwood” laminate top, two built-in (self-storing) leaves, original finish, 36”w x 36”d x 29”h, extends to 72”, good condition
700-900
884. Vintage Herman Miller hardbound catalogs, 1949 and 1952, and reference materials, including The Design of Herman Miller by Robert Caplan, Powers of Ten, various Herman Miller annual reports (not shown), and others, all very good condition
200-300
885. Herman Miller commemorative poster celebrating the designs of Charles Eames, by Brian Edlefson, limited edition of 500, printed in the U.S.A., signed by the artist and numbered 35/500, 36” x 24”, framed
300-500
886. Vintage Herman Miller hardbound catalogs, 1949 and 1952, and collectibles including a miniature Time-Life stool and Noguchi table, and Herman Miller buttons; Herman Miller/Evans plywood furniture pamphlet; and A Pictorial History of Herman Miller poster (not shown), all very good condition
200-300
887. Charles and Ray Eames Giant House of Cards and small House of Cards (not shown), printed in Western Germany by Otto Maier Verlag under license from Tintarella, S.A., very good condition
200-300
888. Herman Miller catalogs and illustrated price list, 1962, colorful set of vintage reference materials in a black cardboard sleeve, also includes original fiberglass shell reference sheet and lounge chairs pamphlet, very good condition
200-300
889. Charles and Ray Eames Surfboard table, ca. 1950s, by Herman Miller, black laminated elliptical plywood top on wire strut bases, 89”l x 29”w x 10”h, excellent condition
3500-4500
890. Curtis Jeré Owl sculpture, 1966, handmade brass form with enameled eyes over a painted wood base, signed and dated on metal tag, 12”w x 17.5”h, very good condition
300-400
891. Michael and Frances Higgins glass ashtray, Gemspread Pink pattern, pink ground with multicolored applied glass chips, gold screened signature on surface, 5.5” x 7”, with a Michael and Frances Higgins glass ashtray, Barbaric Jewels pattern, grey glass with multicolored applied glass decorations and gold accents, signed with gold freehand signature on surface, 7.25” x 9.25”, with a Michael and Frances Higgins glass ashtray, “She Loves Me” variation in gold, yellow and green, engraved signature on surface, 5” x 7”
400-600
892. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings night stands/side tables, by Widdicomb, mahogany case with rattan-wrapped handle with brass trim over solid brass legs, Widdicomb label in drawer, 20”w x 21”d x 23.5”h, original finish, very good condition
1200-1500
893. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dresser, by Widdicomb, six-drawer cabinet in mahogany with caned brass-tipped pulls over brass legs, dividers in four drawers, two sliding trays, signed with paper label, original finish, 68”w x 21.5”d x 32”h, good condition
600-800
894. Michael and Frances Higgins Classic Line pattern tray, clear glass with orange and green decoration and gold accents, 14” x 7”; with a Michael and Frances Higgins free-form glass ashtray, Patchwork pattern in blue, orange and yellow, both signed with gold screened signature on surface, longest side 10.5”
200-300
895. Michael and Frances Higgins glass bowl and plate, Classic Line pattern, clear glass with white and gold accents, each signed with gold screened signature on surface, bowl: 12”d, plate: 12.5”d
150-200
896. Lightolier table lamp, c.1930s, brass base with green enameled metal shade and original frosted and clear glass diffuser with controlled bubbles, unmarked, 16”w x 13.5”d x 13.5”h, very good condition
400-600
897. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dresser, by Widdicomb, four-drawer cabinet in bleached mahogany with caned brass-tipped pulls over brass legs, dividers in two drawers, original finish, 34.5”w x 21.5”d x 40.5”h, wear to finish, good condition
500-700
898. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings full-size headboard, by Widdicomb, mahogany form with angled sides and storage area with two sliding caned panels, original finish, 58”w x 9”d x 36”h, wear to finish, good condition
100-200
899. Paul McCobb king-size headboard, by Calvin, mahogany construction with two caned panels suspended by brass spacers, original finish, 78”w x 38”h, break to caning, good condition
200-300
900. Nanna Ditzel desk, by Søren Willadsen, Denmark, c.1955, teak, four drawers with recessed pulls over Y-shaped legs, original finish, stamped “made in Denmark”, 69”w x 30”h x 29”h, stains to top, very good condition
900-1200
Sale Date:
March 7, 2004