Joseph Konetsky (American, b. Poland, 1882-1963) Two Smoking Stands, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1925

Wrought iron, gilt iron, monel
Unmarked.

(H: 30 1/2, Dia: 6 1/2 in. (stand w/ animal), H: 28, Dia: 8 1/2 in. (the other))

Provenance

The artist
Thence by descent to present owner.

Footnote:

Note

Joseph Konetsky was the superintendent of Samuel Yellin's shop in Philadelphia, located on Arch Street.

Literature

Jack Andrews, Samuel Yellin, Metalworker (1982), pg. 2 (for a discussion of Joseph Konetsky and his relationship to the Yellin firm).

Condition report:

expected patination commensurate with age and use; some oxidation to bases and to wells of ashtrays, particularly to one without animal