Objects & Decorative Arts
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GL-43
Large Black and Smoked Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Important black and smoked glass vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard retaining it's original makers label, the underside etched signature Holmegaard 1732 P61 Denmark : circa 1961 Lütken worked for 56 years with Holmegaard Glass Factory, creating over 3000 glassworks and earning the title of 'master of Danish Glass Design'. His vases, dishes and glasses are harmoniously simple in form and colour. Lütken has been a member of the Triennale di Milano since 1951. His work was included in the 1954—57 USA 'Design in Scandinavia’ travelling exhibition, 1956—59 Germany ‘Neue Form aus Danemark’ travelling exhibition, 1958 ‘Formes Scandinaves’ exhibition at the Paris Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 1960—61 USA ‘The Arts of Denmark’ travelling exhibition, 1962 ‘Creative Craft in Denmark Today’ in New York, 1980 ‘Scandinavian Modern Design 1880—1980 exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, New York, and 1983—84′ Design Since 1945’ exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
- height
- 16.75
- condition
- Good overall condition
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GL-44
Green and Purple Stemed Bowl by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati
Green and Purple Glass Stemed Bowl by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati the stem bearing an etched signature on the underside: "Salviati Venezia" Italy : circa 1960 1913. Born in Venice on March 22 in a family of decorators. 1931. After attending the Institute of Art, he made his debut at the collective exhibition of the Opera Bevilacqua La Masa. 1932. He receives the prize for the younger painter at the XVII Venice Biennale. 1933. Student of Virgilio Guidi at the Academy of Fine Arts. 1935. He follows Guidi in Bologna. Here he attends the course of engraving techniques held by Giorgio Morandi, with whom he will remain in correspondence for a long time. 1936. Participates in the Rome Quadriennale and the Venice Biennale. 1937. After completing his studies in Bologna, he returns to Venice. 1938. Participates in the Venice Biennale. 1940. Participates in the Venice Biennale; becomes assistant to Giuseppe Cesetti, professor of figure at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, who takes over holding the chair until 1983. 1943. marries the painter Bruna Gasparini. He held his first private exhibition at the Galleria del Milione in Milan with Armando Pizzinato. 1944. He exhibits thirteen works in a solo show in Venice, at the Galleria del Cavallino by Carlo Cardazzo, a reference point for Venetian Spatialism, whose - although not adhering to the movement - is close to his inspiration. 1947. Participates in the Rome Quadrennial. He began working as a designer with the Salviati Murano glassworks. 1948. Participates in the 24th Biennale with three paintings: Dormiente, purchased by the Gallery of Modern Art of Ca ’Pesaro, Figure and Composition. Take part in the Palazzo Re Enzo in Bologna at the first national contemporary art exhibition promoted by the Alliance for the Defense of Culture, (over forty appearances, including, in addition to him, Afro, Cagli, Consagra, Guttuso, Leoncillo, Mafai, Turcato, ...), who claims the necessity of artistic confrontation with avant-garde European experiences.
- height
- 7.75 in.
- diameter
- 8.5 in.
- condition
- Good overall condition
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GL-45
Yellow and Green Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Yellow and Green Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Signed on the underside of the base: Bianconi Venini. Italy: circa 1950 Bianconi’s real contribution to the world of art and design, however, finds its inception in 1947 when the Milanese Paulo Venini commissioned a series of perfume bottles from the illustrator, beginning the artist’s career as a freelance glasswork designer (Ricke 22). Unimpeded by the restrictions of the glass artisan’s principles of design and financially independent due to his work as a graphic designer, Bianconi was free to experiment with the formal qualities and potentials of glass as a fluid and organic medium. His earliest freelance work for Venini, which he not only designed but also cut and ground himself in order to become familiar with the medium, engages in a spontaneous aesthetic that intentionally and ironically protests against traditional values of perfect craftsmanship (Ricke 23). Throughout the late 1940’s and 1950’s, Bianconi brought a theatrical and humorous sensibility to his glasswork design that was born both from his personal roots in cartooning and caricature as well as a more general atmosphere of creative experimentation enjoyed by a post-Fascist Italy
- height
- 15.75 in.
- condition
- Good overall condition
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GL-46
Rare Polychrome Murano Glass "Pezzato" Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Rare polychrome Murano glass "Pezzato" vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, signed on the underside of the base: "Bianconi Venini" Italy: circa 1950. Bianconi’s real contribution to the world of art and design, however, finds its inception in 1947 when the Milanese Paulo Venini commissioned a series of perfume bottles from the illustrator, beginning the artist’s career as a freelance glasswork designer (Ricke 22). Unimpeded by the restrictions of the glass artisan’s principles of design and financially independent due to his work as a graphic designer, Bianconi was free to experiment with the formal qualities and potentials of glass as a fluid and organic medium. His earliest freelance work for Venini, which he not only designed but also cut and ground himself in order to become familiar with the medium, engages in a spontaneous aesthetic that intentionally and ironically protests against traditional values of perfect craftsmanship (Ricke 23). Throughout the late 1940’s and 1950’s, Bianconi brought a theatrical and humorous sensibility to his glasswork design that was born both from his personal roots in cartooning and caricature as well as a more general atmosphere of creative experimentation enjoyed by a post-Fascist Italy
- height
- 11.75
- condition
- Good overall condition
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GL-47
Blue and Yellow Sommerso "Pinnacolo" Vase by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati
Blue and Yellow Sommerso "Pinnacolo" Vase by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati with spiral threads. Italy: circa 1960 Luciano Gaspari, born in Venice on March 22 1913 in a family of decorators. After attending the Institute of Art in 1931, he made his debut at the collective exhibition of the Opera Bevilacqua La Masa. 1932. He receives the prize for the younger painter at the XVII Venice Biennale. 1933. Student of Virgilio Guidi at the Academy of Fine Arts. 1935. He follows Guidi in Bologna. Here he attends the course of engraving techniques held by Giorgio Morandi, with whom he will remain in correspondence for a long time. 1936. Participates in the Rome Quadriennale and the Venice Biennale. 1937. After completing his studies in Bologna, he returns to Venice. 1938. Participates in the Venice Biennale. 1940. Participates in the Venice Biennale; becomes assistant to Giuseppe Cesetti, professor of figure at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, who takes over holding the chair until 1983. 1943. marries the painter Bruna Gasparini. He held his first private exhibition at the Galleria del Milione in Milan with Armando Pizzinato. 1944. He exhibits thirteen works in a solo show in Venice, at the Galleria del Cavallino by Carlo Cardazzo, a reference point for Venetian Spatialism, whose - although not adhering to the movement - is close to his inspiration. 1947. Participates in the Rome Quadrennial. He began working as a designer with the Salviati Murano glassworks. 1948. Participates in the 24th Biennale with three paintings: Dormiente, purchased by the Gallery of Modern Art of Ca ’Pesaro, Figure and Composition. Take part in the Palazzo Re Enzo in Bologna at the first national contemporary art exhibition promoted by the Alliance for the Defense of Culture, (over forty appearances, including, in addition to him, Afro, Cagli, Consagra, Guttuso, Leoncillo, Mafai, Turcato, ...), who claims the necessity of artistic confrontation with avant-garde European experiences.
- width
- 11 in.
- height
- 11 in.
- depth
- 5 in.
- condition
- Good, scattered light scratches
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GL-48
Set of Four Elegant French Silver Open Salt Cellars
Set of Four Elegant French Silver Open Salt Cellars France: circa 1800
- width
- 4 in (10.16 cm)
- height
- 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
- depth
- 2 in (5.08 cm)
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GL-51
Italian Art Deco Glass and Enamel Vase by Guido Balsamo Stella
A clear Murano glass "Garden" vase, blown glass and hand decorated in black and red enamel with floral design resting on a circular applied base in opaque dark glass. Signed to base "9781 617 (i) Italy: circa 1930. Literature for similar piece Franco Deboni, Murano '900, Bocca publishers, Milan 1996 p. 197. Guido Balsamo Stella was a gifted young artist from Turin who traveled widely in Europe during the first decade of the 20th century. At first, the artistical influence exerted on Balsamo Stella by his long stay both in Northern Europe and in Bohemia were very strong felt. In Munich, he studied and exhibited with members of the Secessionist movement. While in Sweden, Stella met Edward Hald and Simon Gate and became interested in their work with etched and carved glass at Orrefors. During the war years, he worked as designers at Orrefors, focusing on the art of glass engraving before moving back to Italy. Gio ponti himself always had words of praise for the works designed by Guido Balsamo Stella and on his death in 1941 he dedicated to him a commemorative article.
- height
- 6.75
- diameter
- 8
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GL-54
on hold
Ruby Red and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Bottle by Salviati
Murano glass ruby red sommerso bottle with stopper by Salviati. Dark red and clear glass, old acrylic label to base. Italy: circa 1970
- width
- 5 in (12.7 cm)
- height
- 14 in (35.56 cm)
- depth
- 2 in (5.08 cm)
- condition
- Good overall condition
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L-01
Modernist Brass and Glass Lamp in the Style of Fontana Arte
Modernist brass and glass lamp in the style of Fontana Arte. Italy: circa 1950
- width
- 10.5 in.
- height
- 27 in.
- depth
- 9.5po.
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L-02
sold
Rare Art Nouveau Chandelier by Gallé
Rare Art Nouveau, Cameo glass and cast bronze chandelier by Émile Gallé. The unusual highly raised overlay depicting a fruiting orange branch on a white ground. Signed: Gallé. Suspended by original cast bronze chain bearing date stamp: 1904. .
- height
- 33 in. (84 cm)
- diameter
- 20 in. (51 cm)
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L-03
Painted Porcelain Lamp
19th century Chinese painted porcelain lamp.
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L-04
Gold Leaf Coquille Chandelier After Tony Duquette by Remains Lighting
Gold Leaf Coquille resin chandelier after Tony Duquette by Remains Lighting This is a re-edition of the 1940's model by Remains Lighting. USA: circa 2010
- height
- 25 in. (63.5 cm)
- diameter
- 30 in. (76.2 cm)
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L-05
Pair of Napoleon III Candelabras
Pair of Napoleon III period bronze candelabras. France, c.1880.
- height
- 22 1/2
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L-06
Modernist Patinated Brass Chandelier by Oscar Torlasco
Modernist patinated brass chandelier by Oscar Torlasco model 392. italy: circa 1955
- height
- 45 in.
- diameter
- 35.5 in.
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L-07
Silvered Bronze Illuminated Sculpture Representing a Seal Holding an Onyx Ball
Silvered bronze illuminated sculpture representing a seal holding an onyx ball Signed: “Bourcart”
- width
- 14 in.
- height
- 17.5 in.
- depth
- 7.75 in.
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L-08
Burled Wood Table Lamp
Burled wood table lamp. USA: circa 1970
- width
- 10 in. (25.4 cm)
- height
- 22 in. (55.88 cm)
- depth
- 9 in. (22.86 cm)
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L-09
Pair of Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Lamps
Important pair of wrought iron Gothic Revival lamps with brass embossed decorations in the Art Nouveau style. Possibly by Paul Beau. Canada.
- height
- 6 ft. 3.5
- diameter
- 28 in.
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L-10
Fine and Rare Dutch Twelve Lights Crystal Chandelier
Fine and rare Dutch 12 lights crystal chandelier with star shaped crystal pans and "S" solid arms and crystal swags. Provenance: Bought at Marvin Alexander Inc in NYC in 1987. Netherlands: circa 1820
- height
- 45 in.
- diameter
- 40 in.
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L-100
Stylish Pair of Gilded Bronze and Brass "Rooster" Sconces by Maison Charles
Stylish pair of hammered gilded bronze and brass rooster sconces by Maison Charles. Signed: Charles et Fils Made France: circa 1950.
- width
- 9.5 in
- height
- 14 in. (36 cm)
- depth
- 3.5 in.
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L-101
Rare Quartz and Metal Iluminating Sculpture by Marc D'Haenens
Rare quartz and silvered metal brutalist style illuminating sculpture by Marc D'Haenens. SIgned "Marc D'Haenens". Belgium: circa 1970
- width
- 18.5 in.
- height
- H:14.5 in.
- depth
- 17.75 in.
- condition
- Good original condition
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L-104
Pair of 18th Century Spanish Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of 18th century Spanish patinated bronze candlesticks on Baroque tripod bases. Spain.
- width
- 4 in.
- height
- 16 in.
- depth
- 4 in.
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L-105
Pair of French Maison Bagues Crystal Rock and Silver Leaf Sconces.
Gorgeous vintage pair of French MaisonBagues crystal rock with silver plated copper foiled backing urn with flowers supporting two scroll arms topped with electrified candlesticks and rock crystal bobeche, stamped "Made in France" on the back, France: circa 1940 Provenance: A Private Collection: 502 Park Avenue, NYC
- width
- 12 in
- height
- 25 in (63.5 cm)
- depth
- 5 in (12.7 cm)
- condition
- Very good condition.
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L-106
Rare Lamp in Brass with Geode Inset by Georges Mathias
Rare lamp in brass with geode inset by Georges Mathias. Signed: “Georges Mathias” Belgium, circa 1980.
- width
- 7 in.
- height
- 30 in.
- depth
- 7 in.
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L-107
Brass and Gilt Bronze "Pomegranate" Lamp by Maison Charles
Beautiful quality gilt bronze lamp by Maison Charles in the form of a pomegranate on a square base, together with a nice finish tole shade. France: circa 1950
- height
- 27.5 in