Fine Art & Lighting Holiday Sale

Dynamic Abstract Oil Painting by Bert Miripolsky

Expressionist Bronze Sculpture by Howard Quam

Rare Set of 4 MCM Candlesticks by Carl Auböck

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Culver City, CA, United States

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Fine Art & Lighting Holiday Sale

Galerie Sommerlath

A selection of paintings, sculpture and decorative objects as well as an array of eclectic lighting options. Over 300 items up for auction at amazing discounts! American and European, from Mid-Century to Memphis era. Folk art, oil paintings, ceramics, floor lamps and much more.

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Dancing Couple Rotating Sculpture: This playful sculpture features a pair of iron figures mounted atop two slabs of stone. Each figure rotates 360 degrees individually allowing the viewer to change the piece innumurable ways. Signed

0192: Dancing Couple Rotating SculptureEst. $400-$1,300Lot Passed

Mid-Century Imposing Terracota Abstract Sculpture: This sculpture has 2 different finishes. One is raw terra-cotta and the other one has a dark brown gloss glaze cover It is illegibly signed Period 1960s Condition

0193: Mid-Century Imposing Terracota Abstract SculptureEst. $300-$950Lot Passed

Little Glass Vase with Fish Etching: Clear blown glass vase has a fish and seaweed etched on the front. The outside of the vase is smooth but the inside is slightly raised with the glass bubbles. No signature. Price: $450 Period:

0195: Little Glass Vase with Fish EtchingEst. $150-$450Lot Passed

Red and Cream Decorative Ceramic by Masuo Ojima: Candy apple red and cream decorative ceramic by Masuo Ojima. Top is recessed and has a small hole not usable as a vessel as it would not be possible to clean, but may have been intended as a stick

0196: Red and Cream Decorative Ceramic by Masuo OjimaEst. $250-$450Lot Passed

Murano Glass Catchall or Ashtray Signed Seguso: Clear Murano glass catchall or ashtray; can also be used as a stand or base for sculpture or other artwork. Has a Seguso Murano sticker on side. Original Retail Price: $750 Period: 1970s

0197: Murano Glass Catchall or Ashtray Signed SegusoEst. $450-$750Lot Passed

Green Murano Decorative Bowl with Balls on Stand: Blown glass bowl and balls on a glass stand. Listing includes five total pieces – three balls, one bowl and one stand. Balls are a grass green color, measure 11? around. Bowl is more of a

0198: Green Murano Decorative Bowl with Balls on StandEst. $650-$950Lot Passed

Cream Textured Sculptural Ceramic Vase: Cream textural sculptural ceramic vase signed Loppiano. Original Retail Price: $450 Period: 1980s Condition: Excellent Measurements: Height: 9.5" Width: 7.5" Depth: 7.5" Count: 1 Material:

0199: Cream Textured Sculptural Ceramic VaseEst. $280-$450Lot Passed

Three Masonic Silver Plated Keepsake Holders: Three silver plated round lidded containers showing different symbols of Freemasonry. May have been used to hold a ring, cufflinks, pills or other. Original Retail Price: $950 Period: 1980s

0200: Three Masonic Silver Plated Keepsake HoldersEst. $500-$950Lot Passed

Pair of Andirons Attr. to Gilbert Poillerat: Very high end hand-forged wrought iron pair of andirons with bronze acanthus leaf and brass tassel as a finial. They have been polished but you can see the traces of the hand work. Original Retail

0201: Pair of Andirons Attr. to Gilbert PoilleratEst. $2,600-$4,400Lot Passed

Clear Italian Murano Glass Ashtray: Square shaped, clear Murano glass ashtray made in Italy. Glass is very thick and heavy, can also be used as a catchall or paperweight! Original Retail Price: $360 Period: 1970 Condition:

0202: Clear Italian Murano Glass AshtrayEst. $260-$360Lot Passed

Stainless Steel Fruit Bowl by Alessi: This mid-century modern corkscrew in the shape of a foot was handmade in solid cast brass by the masterful Viennese designer Carl Auböck (1900-57). It is stamped on the sole of the foot with

0203: Stainless Steel Fruit Bowl by AlessiEst. $120-$260Lot Passed

Pair of Silver Plated Candleholders: Pair of silver plated candle holders stamped “Fisher K220”. K220 is the style name for this candleholders/candelabra design, which is an elegant, undulating scroll shape. Original Retail Price:

0205: Pair of Silver Plated CandleholdersEst. $300-$480Lot Passed

Stunning Sea Green Glass Vase: This stunning vase is made of sea green colored crackled glass and has four ribbons of dark blue glass running around it. The color and fluted handkerchief shape bring to mind an ocean wave crashing

0206: Stunning Sea Green Glass VaseEst. $380-$650Lot Passed

Burnished Pique Fleur Style Ceramic Vase: Burnished ceramic vase resembling a starfish or urchin. Vase is a “pique fleur” meaning that it has several openings to insert several different stems. Color is a striking brownish-silver.

0207: Burnished Pique Fleur Style Ceramic VaseEst. $150-$350Lot Passed

Ceramic Clay Pot With Earthy Glazing: This is a small clay ceramic pot with brown and beige colors and a Mid-Century Modern edge. Original Retail Price $260 Condition Excellent Measurements Width 9"

0208: Ceramic Clay Pot With Earthy GlazingEst. $100-$260Lot Passed

Porcelain Teapot With Flowers and Bamboo Handle: Porcelain teapot dates from the late 1970’s. Floral scene is done in a mosaic inlay. Height – 11.75? with handle or 7.25? just the teapot itself. Original Retail Price $180

0209: Porcelain Teapot With Flowers and Bamboo HandleEst. $100-$180Lot Passed

Textured Cream Snake Pottery by Jackie Shutiva: Cream hand-coiled pottery with snake head on top. Signed “J.H. Shutiva. Acoma, N.M.” (New Mexico). Jackie Shutiva was born to parents Ernest and Stella Shutiva in 1961. Her grandmother was

0211: Textured Cream Snake Pottery by Jackie ShutivaEst. $200-$450Lot Passed

MCM “Astrolite” Lucite Bowl by Ritts Los Angeles: This Mid-Century “Astrolite” Lucite bowl by the Ritts Company of Los Angeles features a dynamic and elliptical shape. The Ritts Company was owned by Herbert and Shirley Ritts, the parents of the

0212: MCM “Astrolite” Lucite Bowl by Ritts Los AngelesEst. $400-$650Lot Passed

Original Bodum Bowl by C Jorgenson: Original Bodum ceramic bowl by C Jorgenson Original Retail Price $280 Condition Excellent Measurements Width 10" Height 5" Depth 10" Count 1

0213: Original Bodum Bowl by C JorgensonEst. $150-$280Lot Passed

Vintage Blue Glass Tray: This ceramic vase is finished with white glaze on top of a dark red clay. The piece is assembled and drawn on, or etched, in a relatively loose manner producing a raw, earthy and pleasing affect.

0214: Vintage Blue Glass TrayEst. $50-$140Lot Passed

Vintage Italian Murano Glass by Formia: Vintage Italian Murano mouth blown glass clam shaped bowl by Venetian Company Formia. This interesting piece has two possible resting positions. The bowl rests comfortably on its base in a vertical

0216: Vintage Italian Murano Glass by FormiaEst. $350-$950Lot Passed

Unusual Little Lucite Hourglass: This lucite hourglass looking bubbles within yellow and green tinted lucite. The object sits on a clear lucite base. Incredible visual variation from every angle. Original Retail Price

0217: Unusual Little Lucite HourglassEst. $350-$450Lot Passed

Oversized Deci Dela Nina Ricci Perfume Bottle: This is an over sized replica of a Nina Ricci perfume bottle which had been made at the time (launched in 1994) to be used as advertisement. Original Retail Price $450 Period

0218: Oversized Deci Dela Nina Ricci Perfume BottleEst. $60-$450Lot Passed

Hawaiian Turtle Bowl by Ben Diller: This hand-crafted bowl features a shallow cavity that is decorated with three sea turtles rendered in white glaze. Attached on the bottom is a copper wire for hanging, along with a small pamphlet on

0219: Hawaiian Turtle Bowl by Ben DillerEst. $100-$250Lot Passed

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Galerie Sommerlath

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9608 Venice Blvd.

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*All items are sold as is - feel free to ask for detailed information regarding the condition of any items. Refinishing and re upholstery options may be available for a small fee. *While we will make our best effort to reveal all condition issues, some glass items such as coffee tables may have small scratches that are difficult to photograph. Please contact us with any concerns. *All lighting is sold as-is. Some lighting may have original wiring, specifically items that have come from Europe. Galerie Sommerlath recommends that buyers have a professional electrician view any vintage lighting purchases - rewire may be required. Galerie Sommerlath may be able to rewire vintage lighting purchases for a small fee. Please contact us with any questions about this.