MCM Fine Art, Case Pieces, Lighting and More!

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Large Abstract Painting by Gerald Campbell

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Culver City, CA, United States

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MCM Fine Art, Case Pieces, Lighting and More!

Galerie Sommerlath

Mid-Century Modern fine art auction including paintings, sculptures and wall art, lighting options, case pieces and a variety of seating. Over 650 items up for auction at amazing discounts! American, European, Mid-Century to Memphis era. Designers such as Milo Baughman and Karl Springer, folk art, oil paintings, ceramics and much, much more.

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George Mullen Green & Yellow Abstract Painting: A prolific artist formerly based in Santa Barbara, George Mullen produced not only large scale paintings, but unique furniture of his own design, carved wood and bronze sculptures, silver jewelry and

0001: George Mullen Green & Yellow Abstract Painting

Est.

$1,300

$2,200

Lot Passed

Taurus Astrological Sign Tile by Peggy Nagell: Framed terracotta tile with bull symbol representing the astrological sign Taurus and signed by artist Peggy Nagel. Price $450 Period 1960s Condition Excellent.

0002: Taurus Astrological Sign Tile by Peggy Nagell

Est.

$300

$600

Lot Passed

Doberman Pinscher Sculpture by George Mullen: Animal sculpture in red pine of a Doberman Pinscher dog by multi-disciplinary artist George Mullen. The sculpture is made like a puzzle with different carved pieces assembled together. A prolific

0003: Doberman Pinscher Sculpture by George Mullen

Est.

$500

$1,000

Lot Passed

Carved Soapstone Sculpture by George Mullen: Carved soapstone abstract sculpture mounted on a granite base by multidisciplinary artist George Mullen. A prolific artist formerly based in Santa Barbara, George Mullen produced not only

0004: Carved Soapstone Sculpture by George Mullen

Est.

$400

$800

Lot Passed

Pink and Grey Geometric Painting by George Mullen: Shades of pink and grey geometric shape acrylic painting by multi-disciplinary artist George Mullen. Painting can be hung horizontally or vertically. A prolific artist formerly based in Santa

0005: Pink and Grey Geometric Painting by George Mullen

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$1,800

$3,600

Lot Passed

Complex Abstract Oil Painting by Bert Miripolsky: Abstract painting from the estate of Bert Miripolsky, 1953. American artist Miripolsky studied painting at the Chicago Art Institute in the early 1940s and has exhibited throughout the world since

0006: Complex Abstract Oil Painting by Bert Miripolsky

Est.

$800

$1,600

Lot Passed

“Atomic Vibrations”Painting by Gerald Campbell: This abstract expressionist painting by Gerald Campbell features colorfully mottled, atoms-like forms with white outlines. Canvas is signed and dated by Gerald Campbell, a celebrated California

0007: “Atomic Vibrations”Painting by Gerald Campbell

Est.

$1,800

$3,600

Lot Passed

Colorful Textured Abstract by Juan Sevilla Saez: Multicolored abstract painting signed by Spanish artist Juan Sevilla Saez, born 1922. This piece is a rare departure from his usual depictions of Parisian street scenes and landscapes. He lived in

0008: Colorful Textured Abstract by Juan Sevilla Saez

Est.

$450

$900

Lot Passed

Wood Sculpture with Hammered Finish: Abstract wood sculpture with a hammered finish. Sculpture seems to depict a female figure embracing another. Price $1,600 Period 1960s Condition Excellent

0009: Wood Sculpture with Hammered Finish

Est.

$800

$1,600

Lot Passed

Mixed- Media Collage Painting of a Clown: Mixed-Media collage with fabric pieces. Small evidence of wear in the upper left of painting where the man’s hair is – we have detailed this in the photos. Price $1,800 Period

0010: Mixed- Media Collage Painting of a Clown

Est.

$1,000

$2,000

Lot Passed

Colorful Memphis Sculpture by Max Finkelstein: Colorful sculpture in the 1980s Memphis style attributed to Max Finkelstein. Sculpture is lightweight and made up of painted wooden geometric shapes. Acquired directly from the late artist’s

0011: Colorful Memphis Sculpture by Max Finkelstein

Est.

$500

$1,000

Lot Passed

Jazz Photo-Collage On Canvas Signed Bustamante: High quality print on canvas of a collage signed Bustamante. This multicolored piece captures the energy of the jazz scene and features names of cities that had prominent jazz clubs, as well as

0012: Jazz Photo-Collage On Canvas Signed Bustamante

Est.

$400

$800

Lot Passed

Colorful Pajaro Gordo Lithograph by Garcia Llort: Josep Maria Garcia-Llort, avant-garde Catalan painter was born in Barcelona in 1921. He died in 2003. Initially influenced by Pablo Picasso, his works were still some expressionism, with flat

0013: Colorful Pajaro Gordo Lithograph by Garcia Llort

Est.

$300

$600

Lot Passed

“Le Testament d’Orphee” Tile by Jean Cocteau: Vintage 1960s movie poster transcribed on a ceramic white tile in reference to the French Film by Jean Cocteau. Price $750 Condition Excellent Measurements Width 8"

0014: “Le Testament d’Orphee” Tile by Jean Cocteau

Est.

$550

$1,100

Lot Passed

Anthropomorphic Needlepoint Tapestry: This framed needlepoint tapestry is stitched with interesting anthropomorphic figures in beige with shades of brown, cream and pink. Figures are similar to South American style folk art. Price

0015: Anthropomorphic Needlepoint Tapestry

Est.

$250

$500

Lot Passed

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Fuschia and Black Painting by Bert Miripolsky: Abstract painting from the estate of Bert Miripolsky, 1953. American artist Miripolsky studied painting at the Art Institute of Chicago in the early 1940s and has exhibited throughout the world since

0016: Fuschia and Black Painting by Bert Miripolsky

Est.

$800

$1,600

Woman With Flower Oil Painting: Oil painting of a woman with flower in her hair that seems to be inspired by the work of the painter Gauguin. Resembles a Polynesian or even Latin woman. The back says “Jesusita” which can either

0017: Woman With Flower Oil Painting

Est.

$300

$600

Lot Passed

Vohann of California Amorphous Vase: An amorphous vase with a shiny black finish. Sticker on the bottom reads “Design by Vohann, Made in USA, SJ Capistrano, CA.” Vohann is a California-based pottery company operating out of San Juan

0018: Vohann of California Amorphous Vase

Est.

$300

$600

Lot Passed

Tribal Totem Pole Sculpture: This Tribal Totem Pole Sculpture is very finely carved in one chunk of ebony. A beautiful African piece that will be the focal point of your living space Price $550 Condition

0019: Tribal Totem Pole Sculpture

Est.

$300

$600

Lot Passed

African Mask: african mask Condition Excellent Measurements Width 9.75" Depth 10.75" Height 18" Count 1 Reference Number 040820171019

0020: African Mask

Est.

$250

$500

Lot Passed

Le Chemin Qui Finit Wood Block Print by Yuki Rei: The title of this print is “Le chemin qui finit” which means The way that ends. It’s dated 1972. Yuki Rei, born 1928, is a leading Japanese female artist who works in the technique of

0021: Le Chemin Qui Finit Wood Block Print by Yuki Rei

Est.

$1,000

$2,000

Lot Passed

Acrylic on Paper by French Painter Jean Brisson: Minimalist abstract painting made with acrylic paint on paper by French painter Jean Brisson (1931-1999) Original chrome frame. Price $750 Period 1968 Condition

0022: Acrylic on Paper by French Painter Jean Brisson

Est.

$450

$900

Lot Passed

Jesus Tellosa Multi-Dimensional Sculpture: Born Tacambaro Michoacan, 1936. Raised in Guadalajara and California. His formal art studies began at the Instituto Cultural Mexico-Nortamericano in Guadalajara (1958-1960). By the early sixties he

0023: Jesus Tellosa Multi-Dimensional Sculpture

Est.

$900

$1,800

Lot Passed

Bright Blue Abstract Painting by Franz Schlitt: Franz Schlitt teal blue abstract painting with red, yellow and blue impasto. Signed by the artist. Price $650 Period 1960s Condition Excellent Measurements

0024: Bright Blue Abstract Painting by Franz Schlitt

Est.

$400

$800

Lot Passed

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