Modern Design

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Modern Design
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Timo Sarpaneva Textured vase, model 3540250 - Timo Sarpaneva Textured vase, model 3540
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Timo Sarpaneva Textured vase, model 3540 Iittala Finland, 1951 shear cut, sand-blasted and acid-etched glass 2.5 dia x 9 h inches Provenance: Christ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to paolotrina.. for (650.00 + 178.75BP) = 828.75
 
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Tapio Wirkkala Art Object/Vase, model 3502251 - Tapio Wirkkala Art Object/Vase, model 3502
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Tapio Wirkkala Art Object/Vase, model 3502 Iittala Finland, 1959 still-mold blown, cased, sand-blasted and polished glass 5.5 w x 4.5 d x 8 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 110.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg vase, model 3825252 - Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg vase, model 3825
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Tapio Wirkkala Iceberg vase, model 3825 Iittala Finland, 1951 still-mold blown crystal 7.5 w x 7 d x 8 h inches Incised signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,900.00 + 797.50BP) = 3,697.50
 
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Tapio Wirkkala faceted bowl, model 3104253 - Tapio Wirkkala faceted bowl, model 3104
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Tapio Wirkkala faceted bowl, model 3104 Iittala Finland, c. 1947/1956 hot-formed and cut crystal 8.75 w x 10 d x 3 h inches Incised signature and d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 605.00BP) = 2,805.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala Inari bowl, model 3543254 - Tapio Wirkkala Inari bowl, model 3543
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Tapio Wirkkala Inari bowl, model 3543 sIittala Finland, 1967 till-mold blown and partially cut glass 14.5 w x 12.5 d x 7 h inches Incised signature
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala Alpina vase, model 3570255 - Tapio Wirkkala Alpina vase, model 3570
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Tapio Wirkkala Alpina vase, model 3570 Iittala Finland, 1966 still-mold blown and partially cut glass 5.5 w x 3.5 d x 11.5 h inches Incised signatu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,150.00 + 316.25BP) = 1,466.25
 
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Timo Sarpaneva Archipelago sculptures, set of four256 - Timo Sarpaneva Archipelago sculptures, set of four
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Timo Sarpaneva Archipelago sculptures, set of four Iittala Finland, 1978 mold-blown glass 3.15 dia x 23.75 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala Art Object/Bowl, model 3155257 - Tapio Wirkkala Art Object/Bowl, model 3155
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Tapio Wirkkala Art Object/Bowl, model 3155 Iittala Finland, 1952 blown and facet cut crystal 5 w x 4.5 d x 2.5 h inches Incised signature to edge:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,050.00 + 288.75BP) = 1,338.75
 
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Tapio Wirkkala pair of vases, model 3213 and 3115258 - Tapio Wirkkala pair of vases, model 3213 and 3115
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Tapio Wirkkala pair of vases, model 3213 and 3115 Iittala Finland, 1947 free-blown and line cut crystal, turned-mold blown and line cut crystal 4.25
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,700.00 + 742.50BP) = 3,442.50
 
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Line Vautrin bracelet259 - Line Vautrin bracelet
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Line Vautrin bracelet France, c. 1970 talosel, resin, colored glass, silver Signed with impressed mark to clasp: [Made In France].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,300.00 + 632.50BP) = 2,932.50
 
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Art Smith Cluster Knuckles ring260 - Art Smith Cluster Knuckles ring
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Art Smith Cluster Knuckles ring USA, c. 1968 sterling silver, semi-precious stones A similar example is in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 522.50BP) = 2,422.50
 
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Art Smith necklace261 - Art Smith necklace
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Art Smith necklace USA, c. 1960 brass 5 w x 1 d x 8 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to reverse: [Art Smith].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 522.50BP) = 2,422.50
 
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Margaret DePatta brooch262 - Margaret DePatta brooch
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Margaret DePatta brooch USA, c. 1950 sterling silver, glass, agate 3 w x .5 d x 2.5 h inches Signed with impressed artist's cipher and marks ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (17,000.00 + 4,675.00BP) = 21,675.00
 
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Art Smith Patina necklace263 - Art Smith Patina necklace
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Art Smith Patina necklace USA, c. 1959 sterling silver A similar example is in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum. Impressed signature to reverse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (14,000.00 + 3,850.00BP) = 17,850.00
 
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Sam Kramer brooch264 - Sam Kramer brooch
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Sam Kramer brooch USA, c. 1950 sterling silver, carnelian 1.75 w x 1.25 h inches Impressed artist's cipher and marks to reverse: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form)265 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form) USA, c. 1960 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 8 w x 8 d x 11.5 h inches Provenance: Acquired directl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (21,000.00 + 5,775.00BP) = 26,775.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form)266 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form) USA, c. 1960 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 8.5 w x 9 d x 6 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (10,000.00 + 2,750.00BP) = 12,750.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)267 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1965 beryllium copper and brass 12 w x 4 d x 20.25 h inches This work is comprised of 108 slender rods
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (16,000.00 + 4,400.00BP) = 20,400.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)268 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1970 beryllium copper and brass 8 w x 8 d x 45 h inches Sixteen rods in a four by four configuration. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (29,000.00 + 7,975.00BP) = 36,975.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form)269 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, 1972 welded bronze with applied patina 11 w x 11 d x 11.5 h inches This work was a model for the memorial
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (25,000.00 + 6,875.00BP) = 31,875.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form)270 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush Form) USA, c. 1965 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 16 dia x 11 h inches Provenance: William Connell | Priv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (10,000.00 + 2,750.00BP) = 12,750.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)271 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1975 beryllium copper and brass 8 w x 8 d x 32.5 h inches Created during the period in which Harry Bert
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (24,000.00 + 6,600.00BP) = 30,600.00
 
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John Reitstetter gates, pair272 - John Reitstetter gates, pair
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John Reitstetter gates, pair USA, c. 1975 melt-coated copper, brass, bronze, glass 45 w x 6.5 d x 66 h inches Provenance: Frank Capra, Los Angeles
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,600.00 + 715.00BP) = 3,315.00
 
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Michael Coffey To Thine Own Self Be True273 - Michael Coffey To Thine Own Self Be True
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Michael Coffey To Thine Own Self Be True USA, 1990 carved Mozambique, mixed media assemblage 26 w x 25 d x 69 h inches This work is unique; created
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,500.00 + 2,612.50BP) = 12,112.50
 
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Jens Quistgaard peppermills, collection of twenty-four274 - Jens Quistgaard peppermills, collection of twenty-four
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Jens Quistgaard peppermills, collection of twenty-four Dansk Designs Denmark, 1972 teak 3.5 dia x 16.25 h inches Signed with varied molded manufact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,250.00 + 1,718.75BP) = 7,968.75
 
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Michael Coffey Levitation II coffee table275 - Michael Coffey Levitation II coffee table
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Michael Coffey Levitation II coffee table USA, 1987 Indonesian Paldao, glass 28 w x 38 d x 15 h inches This work is one of only two examples. Carve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,750.00 + 1,306.25BP) = 6,056.25
 
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Russel Wright Oceana bowls, set of four276 - Russel Wright Oceana bowls, set of four
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Russel Wright Oceana bowls, set of four Klise Woodworking USA , 1935 carved maple 13 w x 13.5 d x 2 h inches Branded signature to underside of each
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 687.50BP) = 3,187.50
 
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California Design occasional tables, pair277 - California Design occasional tables, pair
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California Design occasional tables, pair USA, c. 1975 mahogany 23 w x 22 d x 17 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 178.75BP) = 828.75
 
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Jon  Brooks chair278 - Jon Brooks chair
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Jon Brooks chair USA, c. 1969 maple burl 14 w x 22 d x 31 h inches Provenance: Gift from the artist to David Leveille | Ken Leveille, Providence |
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,750.00 + 1,306.25BP) = 6,056.25
 
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Mabel Hutchinson untitled279 - Mabel Hutchinson untitled
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Mabel Hutchinson untitled USA, 1975 mixed wood and found objects 35 w x 89 h inches Carved signature and date to corner: [Mabel Hutchinson '7...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 825.00BP) = 3,825.00
 
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Gerald McCabe Inverted U coffee table280 - Gerald McCabe Inverted U coffee table
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Gerald McCabe Inverted U coffee table Erin Furniture Company USA, c. 1970 shedua 90 w x 35.5 d x 16 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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Percival Lafer armchairs, pair281 - Percival Lafer armchairs, pair
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Percival Lafer armchairs, pair Lafer S.A. Ind. Com. Brazil, c. 1960 upholstery, teak, leather 36 w x 38 d x 34 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,000.00 + 1,650.00BP) = 7,650.00
 
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George Nakashima Hanging Wall Case282 - George Nakashima Hanging Wall Case
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George Nakashima Hanging Wall Case USA, c. 1960 American black walnut 84 w x 13.5 d x 14 h inches Cabinet features two sliding doors beneath a soli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,000.00 + 1,925.00BP) = 8,925.00
 
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George Nakashima Hanging Wall Case283 - George Nakashima Hanging Wall Case
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George Nakashima Hanging Wall Case USA, c. 1960 American black walnut 58.25 w x 14 d x 14.25 h inches Cabinet features two sliding doors concealing
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,500.00 + 1,787.50BP) = 8,287.50
 
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American dresser284 - American dresser
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American dresser c. 1960 walnut 34.75 w x 20.75 d x 34 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,500.00 + 962.50BP) = 4,462.50
 
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Arthur Espenet Carpenter cabinet285 - Arthur Espenet Carpenter cabinet
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Arthur Espenet Carpenter cabinet USA, 1971 walnut, rosewood, leather 26 w x 18.5 d x 22 h inches Drop-front door conceals two adjustable shelves. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,500.00 + 1,512.50BP) = 7,012.50
 
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Don Shoemaker dining table286 - Don Shoemaker dining table
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Don Shoemaker dining table Senal Mexico, c. 1965 stacked cocobolo 50 w x 96.5 d x 28.75 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (13,000.00 + 3,575.00BP) = 16,575.00
 
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Sam Maloof music stand287 - Sam Maloof music stand
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Sam Maloof music stand USA, c. 1970 carved walnut 37 w x 25 d x 48 h inches Literature: Sam Maloof Woodworker, Maloof, pg. 174 illustrates similar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (8,000.00 + 2,200.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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Michael Coffey Jacob's Ladder288 - Michael Coffey Jacob's Ladder
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Michael Coffey Jacob's Ladder USA, 1973/1978 carved walnut 69.5 w x 18 d x 80 h inches This work is one of two examples. Jacob's Ladder f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (20,000.00 + 5,500.00BP) = 25,500.00
 
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Sabena bar with set of three stools289 - Sabena bar with set of three stools
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Sabena bar with set of three stools Mexico, c. 1955 maple, enameled steel, brass 100 w x 20 d x 34 h inches Stools measure: 17 w x 18 d x 34 h inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 605.00BP) = 2,805.00
 
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George Nakashima Origins gentleman's cabinet, model 214290 - George Nakashima Origins gentleman's cabinet, model 214
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George Nakashima Origins gentleman's cabinet, model 214 Widdicomb USA, 1958 walnut, Carpathian elm, brass 47 w x 22 d x 49.5 h inches Cabinet...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 660.00BP) = 3,060.00
 
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Wharton Esherick Hammer Handle chair for the Hedgerow Theater291 - Wharton Esherick Hammer Handle chair for the Hedgerow Theater
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Wharton Esherick Hammer Handle chair for the Hedgerow Theater USA, 1938 hickory, rawhide 20.5 w x 21 d x 31 h inches This early example is from the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,000.00 + 1,925.00BP) = 8,925.00
 
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George Nakashima Wepman occasional tables, pair292 - George Nakashima Wepman occasional tables, pair
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George Nakashima Wepman occasional tables, pair USA, c. 1950 American black walnut 23 w x 17 d x 17 h inches Additional table measures: 22 w x 18 d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,900.00 + 797.50BP) = 3,697.50
 
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George Nakashima Slab Table293 - George Nakashima Slab Table
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George Nakashima Slab Table USA, 1962 English oak burl 31.5 w x 21 d x 18.5 h inches Sold with the original invoice from George Nakashima, Woodwork
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (14,000.00 + 3,850.00BP) = 17,850.00
 
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Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool294 - Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool
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Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool Tendo Japan, 1954 rosewood, brass 16.75 w x 12 d x 15.25 h inches Literature: Design Since 1945, Hiesinger, pg. 137
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 412.50BP) = 1,912.50
 
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Garry Knox Bennett table295 - Garry Knox Bennett table
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Garry Knox Bennett table USA, 1988 claro walnut, ebony 40 w x 39.75 d x 28.5 h inches Signed in marker to underside: [In Oakland GKB Anno 88 X].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,900.00 + 797.50BP) = 3,697.50
 
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George Nakashima Origins mirror, model 270296 - George Nakashima Origins mirror, model 270
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George Nakashima Origins mirror, model 270 Widdicomb USA, c. 1958 walnut, mirrored glass 52 w x 5 d x 43.5 h inches Signed with applied paper manuf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 687.50BP) = 3,187.50
 
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Carl Aubock table297 - Carl Aubock table
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Carl Aubock table Austria, c. 1950 walnut, brass, rubber 27 dia x 17.5 h inches Literature: Carl Aubock 1900-1957, Museum der Stadt Wien, pg. 169
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,500.00 + 962.50BP) = 4,462.50
 
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Peter Voulkos bowl298 - Peter Voulkos bowl
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Peter Voulkos bowl USA, c. 1955 wheel-thrown and glazed stoneware 11.5 dia x 5.75 h inches Incised signature to underside: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,100.00 + 1,127.50BP) = 5,227.50
 
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Robert Arneson untitled (brick)299 - Robert Arneson untitled (brick)
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Robert Arneson untitled (brick) USA, 1979 unglazed stoneware 8.5 w x 2.5 d x 4.5 h inches Impressed signature and date to side: [Arneson 1979]. P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 412.50BP) = 1,912.50
 
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