January 2011 Palm Beach Modern Auctions

January 2011 Auction

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	36: Alberto Dona Vessel / Vase Alberto Dona Murano, Italy; blown glass Large vessel / vase by Alberto Dona; 2003 18.5"H, 11.5"W, 6.5"D
	37: Archimede Seguso Fish Sculpture Archimede Seguso; Oggetti Murano, Italy; blown glass Striped fish sculpture by Archimede Seguso for Oggetti; Circa 1960's 7"H, 9.5"W, 1.75"D
	38: Massive Murano Sculpture Murano, Italy; blown glass Massive and colorful Murano glass sculpture with clear controlled bubble base. Murrine like body with aventurine through-out; Circa 20th Century 24"H, 8.5"W, 6"D
	39: Renzo Rutili Cabinet/Bench Renzo Rutili; Johnson Furniture Co. USA; brass, marble, wood Cabinet / bench by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. Two doors reveal an adjustable shelf, beautiful crafted brass hardware; Circa 1955 31"H, 68"W, 20"D
	40: John Widdicomb Table WM. A. Berkey Furniture USA; wood Neoclassical style side / end table by WM. A. Berkey a division of John Widdicomb. Splayed legs, lower shelve, and carved design around edge; Circa 1960 22"H, 15"Dia.
	41: Pair of Baker Tables Baker USA; wood, metal Pair of neoclassical end / side tables with decorative metal inserts and feet by Baker; Circa 1965 20.25"H, 16"Dia.
	42: Edward Wormley Table Edward Wormley; Dunbar USA; wood 2-tier side / end table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar; Circa 1960 22"H, 48"W, 27.5"D
	43: Edward Wormley Bench / Table Edward Wormley Attributed; Dunbar USA; wood Fine quality bench or cocktail / sofa table attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar; Circa 1960 22"H, 86.25"W, 16.5"D
	44: Edward Wormley Sofa Edward Wormley; Dunbar USA; fabric, wood Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sofa is on casters; Circa 1955 30"H, 90"W, 32"D
	45: Edward Wormley Dining Table Edward Wormley; Dunbar USA; wood, chrome Oval dining or breakfast table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This table could also be a small desk; Circa 1960 28.25"H, 60"W, 36"D
	46: Edward Wormley Credenza Edward Wormley; Dunbar USA; rosewood, wood, bronze Two-tone credenza by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two file drawers, 6 drawers, and bronze pulls; Circa 1965 27"H, 18"D
	47: Edward Wormley Cabinet Edward Wormley; Dunbar USA; rosewood, wood, bronze Two-tone cabinet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two doors reveal shelving area, bronze pulls; Circa 1965 27"H, 41.75"W, 18.25"D
	48: Pair of Early Edward Wormley Cabinets Edward Wormley Attributed; Dunbar USA; pine, metal Fine & rare pair of early cabinets attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Two doors reveal an adjustable shelf. Scroll work and decorative doors; Circa 1940 30"H, 38.5"W, 19.5"D
	49: Widdicomb Table Widdicomb USA; walnut, composition Hollywood Regency style cocktail / end table by Widdicomb. Arabesque inserts and reverse gilt glass top; 1962 18.75"H, 29.75"W, 29.75"D
	50: Pair of Rattan Chairs & Ottoman Bielecky Bros. USA; rattan, upholstery Quality and comfortable pair of Bielecky Bros. rattan lounge chairs and ottoman; Circa 1980 Chairs 28.5"H, 32"W, 37"D; Ottoman 15.5"H, 24"W, 24"D
	51: Roger Sprunger Desk Roger Sprunger; Dunbar USA; rosewood, chrome Executive rosewood desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Three pencil drawers, 2 drawers, and file drawer; Circa 1970 29.5"H, 84"W, 38"D
	52: Roger Sprunger Credenza Roger Sprunger; Dunbar USA; rosewood, chrome Executive rosewood credenza by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Three drawers, 2 file drawers, and 1 door reveals an adjustable shelf; Circa 1970 27"H, 80"W, 18"D
	53: Dorothy Thorpe Lamp Dorothy Thorpe USA; brass or bronze, aluminum, glass Quality lamp with center cylinder terrarium / display element, lighting, and 3 legs; Circa 1955 32.5"H; 10"Dia. (without shade)
	54: Dorothy Thorpe Table Dorothy Thorpe USA; brass or bronze, glass, aluminum Quality end / side table with center cylinder terrarium / display element, lighting, and 3 legs; Circa 1955 27.25"H, 25.75"Dia.
	55: Mastercraft Desk Mastercraft USA; brass, leather, burlwood Fine roll top desk by Mastercraft with full gallery, 2 drawers, and leather writing surface; Circa 1960's 38"H, 33.75"W, 22.75"D
	56: Edward Wormley Game Table Edward Wormley; Dunbar USA; oak, walnut Edward Wormley for Dunbar game table. Two-tone tops; Circa 1955 29.5"H, 36"W, 36"D
	57: Edward Wormley Game Table Edward Wormley; Dunbar USA; oak, walnut Edward Wormley for Dunbar game table. Two-tone tops; Circa 1955 29.5"H, 36"W, 36"D
	58: Set of 7 Meka Enamel Bowls Meka Denmark; silver?, enamel Set of 7 colorful enamel on silver? bowls by Meka of Denmark; Circa 1960 varies, approx. .75"H, 3.5"Dia.
	59: Massive Tapio Wirkkala Vase Tapio Wirkkala Denmark; glass Massive vase by Tapio Wirkkala; Circa 1970 12"H, 10.5"W, 4"D
	60: Vicke Lindstrand Vase Vicke Lindstrand; Kosta Boda Sweden; glass Fine & rare vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda; Circa 1950 9.25"H, 4"W, 3"D
	61: No Lot
	62: Large Murano Vase Murano, Italy; blown glass Large and colorful Murano vase with applied decoration; Circa 20th Century 11.75"H, 8"Dia.
	63: Pair of Alfredo Barbini Bookends Alfredo Barbini Murano, Italy; blown glass Fine pair of bookends / sculptures by Alfredo Barbini. Twisted form with gold aventurine; Circa 1940's 6.5"H, 4.25"W, 3.25"D
	64: Large Archimede Seguso Vase Archimede Seguso Murano, Italy; blown glass Fine & large vase by Archimede Seguso. Twisted rib form with silver aventurine; Circa 1950's 12.25"H, 11"W, 8"D
	65: Massive Barovier & Toso Lamp Barovier & Toso Murano, Italy; blown glass Massive lamp by Barovier & Toso. Ribbed form with gold aventurine on a Hollywood Regency base; Circa 1950's 28.75"H, Base 10"Dia.
	66: Massive Barovier & Toso Lamp Barovier & Toso Murano, Italy; blown glass Massive lamp by Barovier & Toso. Ribbed form with gold aventurine on a Hollywood Regency base; Circa 1950's 29.75"H, Base 10"Dia.
	67: Massive Fratelli Toso Ceiling Light Fratelli Toso Murano, Italy; blown glass Massive ceiling light by Fratelli Toso. Ribbed form with overshot glass interior and wood finial; Circa 1950-1960 12"H, 20"Dia.
	68: Massive Fratelli Toso Ceiling Light Fratelli Toso Murano, Italy; blown glass Massive ceiling light by Fratelli Toso. Ribbed form with overshot glass interior and wood finial; Circa 1950-1960 12"H, 20"Dia.
	69: Eva Zeisel 75 Piece Museum Dinnerware Eva Zeisel; Castleton China USA; porcelain Fine & rare large set of "Museum" dishes designed by Eva Zeisel and manufactured by Castleton China. Set includes 12 coffee saucers, 12 cups, 12 soup saucers, 14 soup bowls, 12 dinner plates, 9 salad plates, 1 platter, 1 serving bowl, 1 sugar bowl; The n varies
	70: Maison Jansen Table Maison Jansen Attributed France; glass, chrome, brass finish over metal End table by Maison Jansen. Quality table; Circa 1965 24.75"H, 23.5"Dia.

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5/19/2013

The Great Gatsby style returns at auction this Saturday, May 25. High-style lots representing the glamorous and sexy Art Deco period include: rare dragon sculpture dining table & mirror by French sculpture Jacques Duval-Brasseur (lot #71, # 72), pair of “Egyptian Revival” candelabras (lot #73), rare Alfred Portenueve rosewood sideboard from the SS Pasteur ocean liner (lot #75), important Tomaso Buzzi rosewood cabinet with intricately inlaid gazelles, deer, and elk (lot #76), rare pair of Jules Leleu rosewood and ivory chairs with ottomans (lot #78), Gilbert Poillerat dining chairs (lot #80), Andre Arbus cabinet with bronze Greek Key details (lot #81), rare Pierre Chareau cabinet (lot #82), “Skyscraper” end tables by Paul Frankl (lot #83), “Ibex” cocktail table in the manner of Francois Chervet (lot #19), large gilded mirror and lamps by James Mont (lot #27, #34, #35, #37), “Fan Back” chairs attributed to Ico Parisi (Lot #130), Osvaldo Borsani sofa (lot #132), Max Ingrand mirror (lot #133), “Starburst” chandelier in the manner of Fontana Arte (lot #140), rare Ico & Luisa Parisi nesting tables (lot #142), important Gio Ponti desk (lot #143), Melchiorre Bega dining chairs from the Hotel Bristol (lot #148), monumental Stilnovo sconces (lot #156), Tommaso Barbi floor lamps (lot #164, #165), mirror, stands, and cabinet by Mastercraft (lot #38, #39, #40, #41), monumental floor lamps by Claudio Salocchi and Arredoluce (lot #166, #167), Alain Delon tables (lot #92), Maison Jansen chairs (lot #93, #94, #95), torchieres, ottoman, chair and end tables by Karl Springer (lot #45, #46, #47, #48), Georges Braque silkscreen (lot #186), Pablo Picasso etchings (lot #187, #188, #189), Pedro Friedeberg sculpture (lot #249), and Murano Italy chandeliers (lot #58, #59, #60).

5/13/2013

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5/3/2013

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4/23/2013

Please join us for an incredible sale of 20th Century Modern Design & Art. Highlights include; several large Michael & Frances Higgins “Rondelay” screens, Edward Wormley Tete-a-Tete, early Charles & Ray Eames “ESU” desk, rare Florence Knoll cabinet, Warren Platner dining table & bronze based lounge chairs, rare Karl Springer “X-Base” chair & torchieres, James Mont carved mirror, Sergio Rodrigues rosewood tables, Pierre Paulin “Tulip” chairs, Wendell Castle dining chairs, set of 10 Paul Evans dining chairs, Charlotte Perriand Console & wall shelf, rare Georges Djo-Bourgeois floor lamp, pair of Alain Delon occasional tables, Jacques Duval-Brasseur dragon dining table & mirror, Andre Arbus desk, Alfred Portenueve cabinet, rare pair of Jules Leleu Art Deco rosewood/ivory lounge chairs with ottomans, Pierre Chareau cabinet, Gio Ponti desks, rare & important Ico & Luisa Parisi consoles, Tomaso Buzzi cabinet, collection of Ercole Barovier vases, large collection of Murano chandeliers, and art by Christo, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol.

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Palm Beach Modern Auctions

January 2011 Auction

36: Alberto Dona Vessel / Vase

37: Archimede Seguso Fish Sculpture

38: Massive Murano Sculpture

39: Renzo Rutili Cabinet/Bench

40: John Widdicomb Table

41: Pair of Baker Tables

42: Edward Wormley Table

43: Edward Wormley Bench / Table

44: Edward Wormley Sofa

45: Edward Wormley Dining Table

46: Edward Wormley Credenza

47: Edward Wormley Cabinet

48: Pair of Early Edward Wormley Cabinets

49: Widdicomb Table

50: Pair of Rattan Chairs & Ottoman

51: Roger Sprunger Desk

52: Roger Sprunger Credenza

53: Dorothy Thorpe Lamp

54: Dorothy Thorpe Table

55: Mastercraft Desk

56: Edward Wormley Game Table

57: Edward Wormley Game Table

58: Set of 7 Meka Enamel Bowls

59: Massive Tapio Wirkkala Vase

60: Vicke Lindstrand Vase

61: No Lot

62: Large Murano Vase

63: Pair of Alfredo Barbini Bookends

64: Large Archimede Seguso Vase

65: Massive Barovier & Toso Lamp

66: Massive Barovier & Toso Lamp

67: Massive Fratelli Toso Ceiling Light

68: Massive Fratelli Toso Ceiling Light

69: Eva Zeisel 75 Piece Museum Dinnerware

70: Maison Jansen Table

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