20th C. Decorative Arts & Modern 2014-01-12 Auction - 380 Price Results - Kaminski Auctions in MA
20th C. Decorative Arts & Modern
Pr Hans Wegner ChairsChristo, "Wrapped Trees, Project for Avenue des ChampsAronson, "False Messiah", Bronze Bust
Done
Beverly, MA, United States
Auction Details

20th C. Decorative Arts & Modern

Once again, Kaminski Auctions of Beverly, Massachusetts is preparing a high-quality Twentieth Century Modern Design auction, scheduled for Sunday, January 12, 2014, featuring an array of mid-century modern furniture, sculpture, and contemporary fine art, which predominantly spans the second half of the last century. Early in the sale, bidders will find a stunning Danish Modern rosewood credenza by Axel Christiansen, design attributed to Gunni Omann, having four sliding doors with beautiful carved handles and signed with an applied foil label on the interior. This lot is preceded by a pair of Hans Wegner designer chairs of solid teak, with leather insets and manufactured by Johannes of Copenhagen, Denmark. Perhaps among the most exciting of all furnishings are a gorgeous pair of Swedish ?Onion? lamps of monumental size featuring a glaze in a sophisticated grey-green hue, original parchment shades and original matching ceramic finials. True design collectors will also not want to miss any of the additional names on view such as George Nelson for Herman Miller, Arne Norell, Knoll and Plycraft. Sculptural items of note include two bronze works by David Aronson, ?Violinist? and ?False Messiah? in respective succession. The latter work is surmounted on a stone base, bearing a foundry mark and beautifully applied patination, while the former sits atop a wooden base and is editioned 119 of 200. Additionally, an obscure item to watch for is attributed to Alexander Calder and is thought to be an exact replica of ?Jeune Fille et sa Suite? (Young Woman and Her Suitors), which Calder was commissioned to construct for the grounds outside the AT&T building located in Detroit, Michigan during the early 1970s. The likely model, which clearly pre-dates the countrywide transition to ?Calder red?, is encased in an acrylic cube bearing an applied label on the exterior that reads ? From Michigan Bell General Engineering Department?.
SOLD
Barye, "Reclining Nudes", Bronze: Antoine Louis Barye (1795-1875), "Reclining Nude", bronze female figure mounted on black marble base, signed 'Barye" near base between feet.
6001: Barye, "Reclining Nudes", BronzeEst.
$700
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$900
SOLD
Pr Hans Wegner Chairs: Pair of Hans Wegner designer chairs, manufactured by Johannes of Copenhagen, Denmark, teak with leather insert seats. Provenance: Acton, MA collector.
6002: Pr Hans Wegner ChairsEst.
$800
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$1,000
SOLD
Ruben, "Gloucester Evening", O/C: Albert Ruben (American 1918-2011), "Gloucester Evening", oil on canvas, circa 1970s, signed lower right "A. Ruben", with handwritten bill of sale, showing purchase price of $1500, dated March 20,
6003: Ruben, "Gloucester Evening", O/CEst.
$1,000
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$1,200
SOLD
Andrews, "Birds on Shore", Collage: Benny Andrews (American 1930-2006), Birds on Shore", oil and collage on paper, signed lower center, from the collection of Halper Gallery, Palm Beach, FL, 20" x 26 1/4" (view), 29 1/2" x 34 1/2"
6004: Andrews, "Birds on Shore", CollageEst.
$2,000
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$3,000
SOLD
Hunt, "Quarry at Tuy", Etching: Bryan Hunt (b.1947), "Quarry at Tuy", color etching on paper, abstract still-life, 1988, editioned 25/35 lower left in pencil, signed in pencil lower right, nicely matted and framed, 16 1/4" x 20"
6005: Hunt, "Quarry at Tuy", EtchingEst.
$600
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$800
SOLD
Bennett for Brickell Leather Club Chair: Ward Bennett for Brickell, leather tufted club chair of diminutive size, on original caster wheels, remnants of original paper label underside, leather showing appropriate age, 29 1/2" x 28 1/2" x
6006: Bennett for Brickell Leather Club ChairEst.
$700
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$900
SOLD
Botkin, Dinner Party Scene, Gouache: Henry Botkin (American 1896-1983), dinner party scene, gouache, signed lower left, 15 1/2" x 21 1/2" (view), 24" x 30 1/4" (frame). Provenance: Marblehead, MA estate.
6007: Botkin, Dinner Party Scene, GouacheEst.
$800
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$1,500
SOLD
Attrb. Severini, Abstract in Colors, Gouache: Attributed to Gino Severini (Italian 1883-1966), abstract in colors, gouache, signed G. Severini lower right, 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" (sight), 16 1/2" x 13 1/2" (frame).
6008: Attrb. Severini, Abstract in Colors, GouacheEst.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
Levi, "Tribes of Israel", Pendants: Simeon Levi, "Tribes of Israel" series, collection of 11 pendants/charms and 2 pins, 10K gold, one charm impressed "Simeon Levi", others impressed with various names associated with the twelve
6010: Levi, "Tribes of Israel", PendantsEst.
$800
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$1,000
SOLD
Colver, American Hardcore, Silver Gelatin Print: Edward Colver (American b.1949), cover of "American Hardcore", silver gelatin print, signed lower right, 12" x 8" (view), 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" (frame). Provenance: Altadena, CA collector.
6011: Colver, American Hardcore, Silver Gelatin PrintEst.
$600
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$800
SOLD
Jacobs Designer Art Glass Bowl: Designer art glass bowl, Laurie Ann Jacobs, tempered glass, "bluster bowls", 19 1/4"dia. Provenance: Lake Worth, FL collector.
6012: Jacobs Designer Art Glass BowlEst.
$600
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$800
Pulitano, Abstract, A/C: Joseph Pulitano (American 20th century), abstract, acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, no marks verso, 32 3/4" x 24" (unframed).
6013: Pulitano, Abstract, A/CEst.
$600
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$900
Lot Passed
SOLD
Attrb. Evans for Directional Table: Attributed to Paul Evans for Directional cocktail/coffee table, mid 20th century, teak and applied aluminum folding base with square glass top, circa 1960, 16" x 33 1/2" x 33 1/2". Provenance:
6014: Attrb. Evans for Directional TableEst.
$500
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$700
SOLD
Rosenthal, "The Thin Table", M/M: Stephen Rosenthal (b.1928), "The Thin Table", painting/mixed media on paper, signed "Rosenthal" lower right with artist information verso. Provenance: Wenham, MA estate.
6015: Rosenthal, "The Thin Table", M/MEst.
$500
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$700
Nocentini, "Foglie", Oil Pastel: Alessandro Nocentini (b.1949), "Foglie", oil pastel on paper, titled and signed lower left in pencil, matted and framed, with gallery label verso, 15 1/2" x 12 3/4" (view), 26" x 24" (frame).
6017: Nocentini, "Foglie", Oil PastelEst.
$400
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$600
Lot Passed
SOLD
5 Eames for Herman Miller Chairs: Set of five Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller chairs, signed, 32"h x 19"w x 20"d. Provenance: Marblehead, MA estate.
6018: 5 Eames for Herman Miller ChairsEst.
$400
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$600
SOLD
Pair Eames For Herman Miller Armchairs: Pair of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass Armchairs with beige vinyl shells.
6019: Pair Eames For Herman Miller ArmchairsEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Scandinavian Coffee Table: Scandinavian low coffee table, labeled and stamped on base.
6020: Scandinavian Coffee TableEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Calder, "Candy Canes", Litho: Alexander Calder (American 1898-1976), "Candy Canes", lithograph on paper, plate signed lower right, unframed, 29" x 20 3/4". Provenance: Rockport, MA estate; previously owned by Newbury St. Gallery
6021: Calder, "Candy Canes", LithoEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Hockney, "Sun", Print: David Hockney, "Sun", print, 1954-77, England 1980, titled upper center, sunlight coming through a window, 39 3/4" x 28 1/2" (frame). Provenance: Santa Monica, CA collector.
6023: Hockney, "Sun", PrintEst.
$400
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$600
SOLD
Lalique Zeila Panther Figure: Lalique Zeila panther figure in crouching stance, signed "Lalique France" underside of one foot, 4 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 4 1/2".
6024: Lalique Zeila Panther FigureEst.
$600
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$800
SOLD
Gunn, Conductor Figure, Sheet Metal: Homer Gunn (20th century), figure conducting off sheet music, Sarah Caldwell, forged and patinated sheet metal, separate wooden base, stamped lower verso, 13" x 9 1/2" x 11".
6025: Gunn, Conductor Figure, Sheet MetalEst.
$600
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$800