California Design 2024-09-26 Auction - 162 Price Results - Los Angeles Modern Auctions in CA
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Evelyn Ackerman, Flower Pot tapestryMichael Cooper, Unique and Important Soapbox Derby CarPamela Weir-Quiton, Kelso, the Rocking Horse
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Througout the 20th century, designers in California have played a pivotal role in shaping global modern aesthetics and functionality. On September 26th, LAMA celebrates visionaries of the west coast with an auction dedicated to California Design and works at the forefront of innovation across a variety of media. Highlights from the auction include a unique and important Soapbox Derby Car designed by Michael Cooper, an exterior lantern from the Robert R. Blacker House in Pasadena by Greene & Greene, and a set of two important Mummy cabinets by Pamela Weir-Quiton alongside art pottery, American craft furniture, and more! This special auction event illustrates that California has been, and continues to be, a hub of creative thought and design excellence, pushing the boundaries for creative production.
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Frederick Hurten Rhead for Arequipa Pottery, Vase: Frederick Hurten Rhead for Arequipa Pottery Vase USA, 1911-13 glazed earthenware with squeeze-bag decoration 6.25 h x 3.5 dia in (16 x 9 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark and number to underside
0100: Frederick Hurten Rhead for Arequipa Pottery, VaseEst. $4,500-$5,500
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Native American, Pit River basket: Native American Pit River basket c. 1910 woven jute 9.5 h x 14 dia in (24 x 36 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0101: Native American, Pit River basketEst. $1,200-$1,800
FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles, Vase: FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles Vase USA, c. 1915 microcrystalline-glazed stoneware 5.5 h x 3 dia in (14 x 8 cm) Impressed signature to underside 'F.H.R. Los Angeles'. Provenance: Important
0102: FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles, VaseEst. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed
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C. Carl Jennings, Rare firescreen: C. Carl Jennings Rare firescreen USA, c. 1967 forged, welded, and enameled iron, iron mesh 42 h x 39 w x 19 d in (107 x 99 x 48 cm) Firescreen features two doors. Provenance: Private Collection
0103: C. Carl Jennings, Rare firescreenEst. $20,000-$30,000
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Native American, Yokuts basket: Native American Yokuts basket c. 1920 sedge grass, bracken fern, redbud, willow 12.25 h x 20.25 dia in (31 x 51 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles,
0104: Native American, Yokuts basketEst. $3,000-$5,000
Native American, Yokuts basket with snake bands: Native American Yokuts basket with snake bands c. 1910 sedge grass, bracken fern, redbud, willow 8.25 h x 23.25 dia in (21 x 59 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los
0105: Native American, Yokuts basket with snake bandsEst. $3,500-$5,500Lot Passed
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Albert R. Valentien for Valentien Pottery, Rare vase with conventionalized flowers: Albert R. Valentien for Valentien Pottery Rare vase with conventionalized flowers USA, 1911-14 glazed earthenware 7.375 h x 3 dia in (19 x 8 cm) Incised artist's initials to underside 'A.R.V.'.
0106: Albert R. Valentien for Valentien Pottery, Rare vase with conventionalized flowersEst. $3,500-$4,500
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Elizabeth Eaton Burton, Rare chest: Elizabeth Eaton Burton Rare chest USA, c. 1910 mahogany, handwrought copper, abalone shell, leather 12 h x 28.75 w x 13.875 d in (30 x 73 x 35 cm) Chest features a hinged lid concealing one
0107: Elizabeth Eaton Burton, Rare chestEst. $10,000-$15,000
California School, in the manner of Frederick Lueders, Table lamp: California School, in the manner of Frederick Lueders Table lamp with overlapping foliate decoration c. 1920 handwrought copper, Pacific spiny oyster shell 22 h x 16.5 dia in (56 x 42 cm)
0108: California School, in the manner of Frederick Lueders, Table lampEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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Native American, Maidu basket: Native American Maidu basket c. 1910 sedge grass, redbud, bracken fern, willow 10.5 h x 19 dia in (27 x 48 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0109: Native American, Maidu basketEst. $3,500-$5,500
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Charles Frederick Eaton, Table lamp: Charles Frederick Eaton Table lamp USA, c. 1904 handwrought patinated copper, brass, shell 15.5 h x 6 w x 6 d in (39 x 15 x 15 cm) Incised signature to underside 'C.F. Eaton Arts & Crafts Santa
0110: Charles Frederick Eaton, Table lampEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Charles Frederick Eaton, Tea screen: Charles Frederick Eaton Tea screen USA, c. 1904 copper, abalone shell, brass 5.5 h x 15 w in (14 x 38 cm) Hand-impressed label to reverse 'Charles Frederick Eaton Santa Barbara Cal.'. Provenance:
0111: Charles Frederick Eaton, Tea screenEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Grand Feu Art Pottery, Vase: Grand Feu Art Pottery Vase USA, 1916-18 crystalline-glazed stoneware 9 h x 6 dia in (23 x 15 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underide 'Grand Feu Pottery L.A. Cal.' with incised numbers '10
0112: Grand Feu Art Pottery, VaseEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Grand Feu Art Pottery, Rare and Exceptional vase: Grand Feu Art Pottery Rare and Exceptional vase USA, 1916-18 Moss Agate-glazed stoneware 6.75 h x 8 dia in (17 x 20 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Grand Feu Art Pottery L.A., Cal.
0113: Grand Feu Art Pottery, Rare and Exceptional vaseEst. $4,500-$6,500
Greene & Greene, Exterior lantern from the Robert R. Blacker House, Pasadena, California: Greene & Greene Exterior lantern from the Robert R. Blacker House, Pasadena, California USA, c. 1907 patinated metal, iridized glass 25 h x 29 w x 29 d in (63 x 74 x 74 cm) Provenance: Robert R.
0114: Greene & Greene, Exterior lantern from the Robert R. Blacker House, Pasadena, CaliforniaEst. $150,000-$200,000Lot Passed
Claycraft Potteries, Important scenic tile: Claycraft Potteries Important scenic tile c. 1926 glazed stoneware 12.25 h x 15.75 w x .75 d in (31 x 40 x 2 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to verso 'Claycraft'. Provenance: The Oakland
0115: Claycraft Potteries, Important scenic tileEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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Greene & Greene, Bench from the Dr. Arthur A. Libby House, Pasadena, California: Greene & Greene Bench from the Dr. Arthur A. Libby House, Pasadena, California USA, 1905 cedar, oak, fabric upholstery 54 h x 79.5 w x 25 d in (137 x 202 x 63 cm) Bench features hinged seat
0116: Greene & Greene, Bench from the Dr. Arthur A. Libby House, Pasadena, CaliforniaEst. $4,000-$6,000
Arequipa Pottery, Fine vase with grape clusters: Arequipa Pottery Fine vase with grape clusters USA, 1917 glazed squeezebag-decorated earthenware 2.5 h x 5.5 dia in (6 x 14 cm) Incised and glazed manufacturer's mark, date and number to underside
0117: Arequipa Pottery, Fine vase with grape clustersEst. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed
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Arequipa Pottery, Low bowl: Arequipa Pottery Low bowl USA, 1911-18 glazed earthenware with squeeze-bag decoration 1.375 h x 6.75 dia in (3 x 17 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Arequipa California'.
0118: Arequipa Pottery, Low bowlEst. $2,000-$3,000
Arequipa Pottery, Vase with grape clusters: Arequipa Pottery Vase with grape clusters USA, 1911-18 glazed earthenware with squeeze-bag decoration 3.25 h x 2.75 dia in (8 x 7 cm) Incised manufacturer's mark and number to underside 'AP 622
0119: Arequipa Pottery, Vase with grape clustersEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
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Dirk van Erp, Large gourd-form table lamp: Dirk van Erp Large gourd-form table lamp USA, c. 1915-30 handwrought copper, mica 19 h x 19.25 dia in (48 x 49 cm) Lamp features two layers of original mica to shade to achieve a deeper reddish
0120: Dirk van Erp, Large gourd-form table lampEst. $15,000-$20,000
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Dirk van Erp, Warty floor vase: Dirk van Erp Warty floor vase USA, c. 1925 handwrought copper 24 h x 10 dia in (61 x 25 cm) Impressed open-box windmill stamp to underside 'Dirk van Erp San Francisco'. Provenance: Collection of
0121: Dirk van Erp, Warty floor vaseEst. $20,000-$30,000
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Dirk van Erp, Rare flat-top table lamp: Dirk van Erp Rare flat-top table lamp USA, c. 1913-15 handwrought copper, tin, mica 19 h x 19.5 dia in (48 x 50 cm) Impressed open-box windmill mark to underside of base 'Dirk van Erp'.
0122: Dirk van Erp, Rare flat-top table lampEst. $12,000-$15,000
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Dirk van Erp, Warty vase: Dirk van Erp Warty vase USA, c. 1913-15 handwrought copper 7.25 h x 7.5 dia in (18 x 19 cm) Impressed open-box windmill mark to underside 'Dirk van Erp'. Provenance: Collection of Lauren and
0123: Dirk van Erp, Warty vaseEst. $10,000-$15,000