A tall and striking American 1960s handblown apple-green decanter by Joel Myers for Blenko Glassworks; the bulbous shaped body with long neck of heavy handblown glass fitted with a an iconic airtwist Sommerso style stopper; with fire pontil mark to underside; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks see similar example: https://attic.city/item/MJx2/blenko-6716-decanter-by-joel-myers-in-teal-...
each tall and striking lamp in a soft frosted blue glass adorned with raised floral decoration; excellent condition with no chips or cracks
a modern interpretation of the neoclassical folding campaign chair; with brushed steel frame fitted with solid bronze finials and paw feet; excellent condition with overall even wear
dressed in vintage 1940's clothes, the pensive golfer stares down the fairway after completing the perfect swing; inscribed EG ; with an overall brown patina with some green oxidation; good vintage condition with general overall wear; appears to have had a plaque on marble base; some chipping along bottom edge of base
each tall lamp composed of a baluster stem above three graduated lotus leaf cups interspersed with giltwood dividers; all raised on a giltwood base; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired
the rectangular hinged lid resting on a conforming body with brass stringing; the box adorned with raised piping of contrasting marble; excellent condition.
the long flaring neck above a compressed lobed mid-section flanked by foliate loop handles; all over a flared base adorned with an acanthus leaf border; excellent condition with no chips.
the well-figured shaped top raised on 3 dramatically scrolling supports adorned with gilt foliate elements all over a lower shelf; professionally refinished and re-gilded
the thickly-modeled sculpture depicting an intertwining rope in shimmering glass; excellent condition
the diver in a cantilever pose just as he is pushing off from the diving block; unsigned; minor wear to surface paint
each tall bird with gracefully curved neck and spread wings raised on a slender leg; excellent vintage condition
with strap handles flanking a reeded ovoid body adorned with a foliate perimeter band; all raised on a splayed foot; overall wear with some discoloration; old hairline crack to rim
excellent condition; rewired
the rectangular upholstered seat above an ebonized wooden frame raised on splayed swords with gilt handles; newer upholstery; overall wear and chipping to painted surface
each bulbous lamp of white cased glass fitted with a walnut neck and base; good vintage condition with minor wear; re-wired
the shaped vase with scalloped mouth above a conforming body with raised pleats tapering to the base; good vintage condition with minor wear; no chips or cracks
each of graceful pose with long curved necks and legs; all resting on circular black marble bases; wear and patina to brass; minor wear to marble
this rare pair of bisque porcelain whippet figurines from Boehm Studios was commissioned by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1954; each unique statue, one male and one female in an alert standing position with heads turned and ears pricked; with maker's mark to underside; good vintage condition with one tail professionally repaired; minor discoloration to surface.
the round beveled central plate within a scalloped mirrored frame of reverse-etched panels; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; light wear to frame
As one person described Arthur Court's San Francisco shop, "it's a world of wonders - elegant and exotic". A new and innovative aluminum casting process led Arthur and Arthur Court Designs into a new era. His unique aluminum furniture and accessories featured cast antler chandeliers, chairs, tables and bookcases. Department stores across the United States brought his aluminum creations to loyal followers and collectors; reupholstered in brown cowhide.
how fantastic is this dressing cabinet/chest?; flip-up top with interior mirror and fitted compartment; above a shaped front with two bi-fold doors with interior drawers; the upper section with two small drawers; excellent restored condition; stamped 'John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids'
incised signature to underside "Dave & Boni Deal 88"; of tall ovoid shape decorated overall with impressed leaves on a metallic, rainbow effect raku glaze; the western version of raku was developed in the 20th century by studio potters. typically fired at high temperatures, the wares are placed in an open-air container filled with combustible material, unlike the traditional Japanese method. the western process can give a great variety and depth of colors and surface effects as seen with this vase; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks
a nice example of an early abstract expressionist painting conveying the emotional expression and depth of field through layered spontaneous brush strokes; unsigned; The AE movement originated in New York in the 1940s and 1950s emphasizing an artist's liberty to convey attitudes and emotions through nontraditional and nonrepresentational means. Leading figures were Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning; professionally cleaned; craquelure; canvas re-stretched on new frame; the canvas floating within a gray stained oak frame
the meticulously crafted chest with book-match veneered rosewood rectangular top with concave front; above three similarly veneered drawers fitted with shell-form enameled pulls, centering well-figured walnut burl wood panels; raised on inlaid turned supports; with metal identification label "Robert W. Irwin, Grand Rapids"; excellent condition with refreshed finish; some rubbing to enameled pulls
Throughout the week, we are going to share some of my favorites here at the gallery. Today is this remarkable, superb quality Murano clear glass lantern by Seguso,