On-Line Condition Reports
Session 2 & 3
Sale Date:
September 12, 2004
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Lot Numbers and Descriptions
Estimate
901. Fontana arte candleholder, attribution, elliptical tinted glass with four brass candleholders that taper into legs, unmarked, 13”w x 4.25”d x 3.5”h, excellent condition
200-300
902. Marco Zanuso Lady chairs, pair, by Arflex, 1950s, off-white wool upholstery over brushed steel legs, 31”w x 32”d x 31.5”h, very good condition
2500-3000
903. Stilnovo floor lamp, Italy, 1950s, adjustable red enameled metal shade with brass trim over a leather-wrapped standard on a marble base, wired for European usage, 66”h, very good condition
800-1000
904. Gio Ponti chair, by Singer, walnut frame with curved back legs and original off-white leather upholstered seat and backrest suspended in an open frame, original finish, 20”w x 22.5”d x 38”h, very good original condition
400-600
905. Nessen table lamps, pair, polished chrome drum standards with original shades, stamped marks “Nessen” and paper labels, 29”h, excellent condition
300-500
906. Franco Albini stools, pair, by Vittorio Bonacina, Italy, 1950s, rattan, pair, 24”dia. x 14”h, and 19”dia. x 12”h, very good condition
400-600
907. Gio Ponti Domus flatware, by Fraser, Italy, 35 pieces, stainless steel forms with Ponti’s famous diamond motif and diamond-shaped cutout to handle, set includes four-piece place setting for six (salad fork, dinner fork, knife and spoon), five extra knives, two extra spoons, three extra dinner forks, and one teaspoon (not shown), all pieces signed with impressed marks, knife: 8.75”l, salad fork; 7.75”l, excellent original condition
2000-3000
908. Fontana Arte mirror, Italy, 1950s, mirror glass surrounded by transparent blue glass with brass trim, paper label to back, 27.5”w x 50.5”h, very good condition
2000-2500
909. Marco Zanuso sofa, by Arflex, Italy, 1950s, curved form upholstered in off-white wool upholstery over brushed steel legs, 80”w x 35”d x 34”h, very good condition
2500-3500
910. Einar Larsen and A. Bender Madsen dining table, attribution, 1950s, Denmark, two drop sides, signed with Danish Furniture Makers Control branded mark, as shown: 51”w x 28.5”d x 28.5”h, excellent condition
1200-1500
911. 1950s French dog lamps, pair, whimsical black and white enameled metal forms with cutout eyes, unmarked, each 14”long x 6.5”h, very good condition
400-600
912. Reggiani floor lamp, Italy, c.1960, free-form rosewood structure with three opaque white glass globes over a black metal tripod base, 60”h, wired for European usage, very good condition
800-1000
913. Gerrit Rietveld Crate chair, by G. van der Groenekan, Netherlands, c.1964, pine, retailed by Metz & Co., Amsterdam, original gray finish, stamped mark “H.G.M.”, 22.5”w x 28”d x 24.5”h, seat height 12”h, excellent condition
1000-1500
914. Ruth Reeves textile, “Guatemalan Document”, screen print on linen, marked along selvedge, 118” x 52”, excellent condition

Reeves was an illustrator and textile designer, known for her Art Deco imagery. She studied at the Pratt Institute of Design, San Francisco School of Design, and in Paris with Leger. She taught textile design at the Cooper Union Art School and Columbia University.
400-600
915. J.A. Burlini kinetic sculpture, 1973, asymmetrical form on a wood block base, 30”h, inscribed “J.A. Burlini 1973” on base, excellent condition
400-600
916. Joe Columbo KD 27 table lamp, by Kartell, Italy, white plastic base with opaque white plastic shade, very good condition
200-300
917. Ernesto Gismondi “Alistro tavolo” lamps, pair, by Artemide, made in Italy, fully adjustable swiveling lamps in molded plastic, signed with impressed marks, very good condition
400-600
918. Olivier Mourgue Djinn lounge chair and ottoman, by Airborne International, 1960s, foam-covered steel frames with purple wool upholstery, chair: 27”w x 28”d x 26”h, ottoman: 27”w x 23.5”d x 15”h, very good condition
1000-1500
919. Edward Wormley coffee table, by Dunbar, light and dark mahogany top over dark mahogany legs with brass stretchers, signed with rectangular brass tag, original finish, 48”w x 28”d x 22”h, very good condition
500-700
920. Edward Wormley tables, pair, by Dunbar, walnut frames with one adjustable shelf each, faux leather laminate tops, original finish, signed with brass “D” tags, 29”w x 19”d x 24.5”h, excellent condition
500-700
921. Edward Wormley lounge chairs, pair, by Dunbar, dark mahogany frames with sculpted arms and caned sides, tilting back with brass fittings, signed with rectangular brass tag, 26.5”w x 25”d x 28”h, reupholstered, refinished, some breaks to caning, good condition
300-500
922. Edward Wormley loveseat, by Dunbar, dark mahogany frame with subtle detailing to corners, down-filled back cushions, original finish, reupholstered, 55”w x 33”d x 27”h, very good condition
1000-1500
923. Dunbar dresser, mahogany cabinet with curved front and sides, eight drawers with brass pulls, original finish, 56”w x 21”d x 29”h, very good condition
600-800
924. Dunbar armchairs, pair, black lacquered wood frames with original upholstered seat and back, signed with brass D tag, original finish, 23.75”w x 26”d x 35”h, very good condition
400-600
925. Edward Wormley sofa, by Dunbar, dark mahogany frame with subtle detailing to corners, down-filled back cushions, original finsh, reupholstered, 91”w x 33”d x 27”h, very good condition
1500-2000
926. Edward Wormley tables, two, by Dunbar, bleached mahogany and white laminate with brass caps to feet, large table with trapezoidal mahogany top and small table with white laminate top, signed with rectangular brass tag, original finish, large table: 60”w x 22”d x 18”h, small:”42”w x 15”d x 15.5”h, very good condition
700-900
927. Edward Wormley coffee table, by Dunbar, 1940s, small form in dark mahogany with swagged apron, signed with paper label, refinished, 34.5”w x 18.5”d x 13.5”h, very good condition
300-500
928. Astrolite desk set, by Ritts Co., Los Angeles, lucite and wood with metal trim, set includes a pair of bookends, an ashtray and a lighter, bookends: 8.5”h, labeled, very good condition
100-200
929. Frederick Weinberg sculptures, pair, figurals with gold finish, each marked “F.W.”, small: 6”h, large: 9”h, excellent condition
700-900
930. K.E.M. Weber clock, by Lawson Electric Clock Co., bronze and nickel case with bakelite numerals, marked Lawson on front and “Silverchrest” on back, 8”w x 3.25”d x 3.5”h, very good condition
900-1200
931. K.E.M. Weber lounge chair, by Lloyd, tubular chrome frame with original leather seat cushions and rolled armrests, signed with Lloyd label, 24”w x 30”d x 33.25”h, very good original condition
700-900
932. Wolfgang Hoffman Art Deco table and chairs, by Howell, table with black plastic top and chromed steel and enameled apron, chromed steel legs with ball feet, one 12” leaf (not shown), four chairs with chromed tubular steel legs and original black upholstery, all pieces marked Howell, table: 53”w x 35”d x 29”h, chairs: 15.5”w x 19”d x 31.5”h, tears to upholstery, otherwise all in very good condition
700-900
933. Donald Deskey andirons, attribution, brass and cast iron, unmarked, 7.5”w x 19.5”h, very good condition
400-600
934. John Widdicomb cabinets, pair, by Widdicomb, pedestal forms with two drawers and original brass hardware with original faux finish, signed with metal tag, 18”w x 18”d x 23.5”h, very good condition
600-900
935. Russel Wright American Modern lounge chair, by Conant-Ball, solid maple frame with one-piece armrest which forms front leg, removable cushions covered in original Russel Wright upholstery, original finish, signed with burned mark, 27”w x 35”d x 31”h, very good condition
1000-1500
936. Widdicomb occasional table, attribution, age unknown, three-tier form in lacquered solid wood, unmarked, original finish, 29”w x 24”d x 25”h, excellent condition
400-600
937. Paul Frankl “Bigfoot” coffee table, by Johnson Furniture Co., biomorphic cork top over splayed mahogany legs, original finish, stenciled marks “5028 468”, 72”w x 36”d x 14.25”h, very good condition
2000-3000
938. Carl Auböck candleholder, by Auböck, Austria, 1940s, brass disc base with leather-wrapped brass handle, made for Martell, stamped “Auböck”, and marked with Martell copper plate, 4.75”dia. x 3.25”h, excellent condition
300-500
939. Carl Auböck two-piece bar set, by Auböck, fish bottle opener in stainless steel with leather decoration, signed with stamped mark, 9.5”l, with a horn and stainless steel corkscrew, signed with engraved marks, 5.5” x 5.75”, both excellent condition
300-400
941. Carl Auböck bowls, by Auböck, set of three, 1940s, brass, all stamped “Auböck”, one also marked “Brown Boveri”, largest: 4.5”long, all in excellent condition
500-700
942. Carl Auböck bookends, pair, by Auböck, Austria, 1940s, patinated brass, stamped “Auböck made in Austria”, 3”w x 5.75”h, very good condition 300-500
943. Carl Auböck bookends, pair, by Auböck, Austria, 1940s, polished brass with round cutout, stamped “Auböck made in Austria”, 3”w x 4.5”h, very good condition
300-500
944. Carl Auböck umbrella stand, by Auböck, Austria, c.1948, brass column with original black rubber umbrella holders with cane wrapping over a black iron base, all original, signed with stamped mark, 27.25”h, wear to rubber, very good original condition
1000-1500
945. Ross Littell textile wall hanging, screen print of musical instruments on linen with wood support at top and bottom, screened signature, 17.25”w x 44.5”h, excellent condition
300-400
946. Jens Risom lounge chairs, pair, by Jens Risom Designs, Inc., walnut frames with original textured orange wool upholstery, both signed with fabric label, original finish, 26.5”w x 25”d x 32”h, excellent condition
600-800
947. Jens Risom Executive desk, by Jens Risom Design Inc., walnut, five drawers and two pull-out writing surfaces, original finish, signed with metal tag, 81.5”w x 36”d x 28.25”h, excellent condition
1500-2000
948. Jens Risom armchairs, pair, by Jens Risom Design Inc., sculptural walnut frames with original rust-colored leather seat and back, signed with paper labels, 22.75”w x 24”d x 31”h, excellent condition
400-600
949. Jens Risom side table, by Jens Risom Design, solid walnut top over a graceful painted iron base, signed with paper label, 14”dia. x 21”h, refinished, very good condition
400-600
950. Florence Knoll loveseat, by Knoll, 1950s, solid walnut frame with original tufted purple wool upholstery, original finish, 56”w x 31”d x 30.5”h, damage to fabric, needs new upholstery, otherwise very good condition
500-700
Sale Date:
September 12, 2004