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5266
1960s

nice pair of vintage Royal Haeger pottery pitchers with a textured drip glaze all on an ivory ground; marked 'Royal Haeger, USA' to underside; good vintage condition with overall minor wear; chipping to one spout; some craquelure to glaze

Height: 
8.75"
Width: 
5.75"
Depth: 
4.25"
$800
Sold
4750
1980s

each handcrafted whimsical tile depicting expressive frogs amidst long grasses; all in a mottled brown glaze; two tiles signed 'Ontko' (Janet Ontko, California); good vintage condition with no breaks.

Janet Ontko is inspired by the simplicity and style of the Craftsman Movement. The honesty of the materials, the look of the clay, the touch of the potter, and the return to the craft tradition compelled Janet to develop her own signature style. Her line of award-winning tiles and sculptures incorporates her love of gardening and nature. 

Height: 
7.5"
Width: 
7.5"
Depth: 
1.5"
$650
Available
5612
1950s

of classic Robsjohn-Gibbings design with its iconic profile featuring a framed upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by open work arms; all raised on subtly flared supports; warm patina to well-figured walnut frame; professionally refinished; good sturdy condition; in need of reupholstering.

Height: 
32.25"
Seat height: 
19.5" arm height: 23"
Width: 
25.5"
Depth: 
33.25"
$7,800
Available
60574
1940s/50s

this massive stainless steel cabinet is ideal for storage or display in a loft setting or other large space;  consisting of three cabinets each fitted with two-glazed hinged doors and nine adjustable steel shelves resting on a custom made riser/stand supported on six short quadrangular legs; disassembles for easier transport; Provenance: US Naval Base, Norfolk, VA; good vintage condition with overall even wear, rubbing and abrasions; with new custom stand

Height: 
88.25"
Width: 
144" (12')
Depth: 
19"
$11,000
Sold
5607
1950s

attributed to Warren Kessler Lamps, New York est. 1939; each hand-blown columnar lamp of baluster-form with reeded shaft above a bulbous mid-section over a cylindrical pedestal and splayed foot; all resting on a gold painted metal base; each in a soft butterscotch cased-glass; height: 18.5" (top of glass); good condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired  

Height: 
18.5" (top of glass) 29.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
5.75"
$3,650
Available
5611
1965

vintage Curtis Jeré metal wall sculpture depicting the iconic Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco; large scale dimensional wall sculpture composed of detailed brass and wire-work with benches, lamposts and urns on pedestals; signed on upper right eave of roof 'C. Jeré'; good vintage condition; oxidation in areas and overall patina; some tarnish to the brass

Height: 
34"
Width: 
64"
Depth: 
5.5"
$3,800
Available
5609
dated 1995

beautifully crafted vase by master wood turning artist, Larry Witt. Witt is a Southwest artist whose works appear in many galleries, and is collected worldwide. He composes his pieces using many different species of wood. Using no dyes or stains, Witt's pieces are defined by their natural coloration. Signed "Witt 95-186" as well as markings for the types of wood used (Bloodwood, Maple and Walnut); an exceptional artisan bowl; in good vintage condition with no missing elements; 

Height: 
8.25"
Diameter: 
8.5"
$2,250
Sold
5608
dated 1991

the realistically and finely turned and carved life-size hat of well-figured burl and maple wood, with telescope (flat) crown above an incised trim band all over a wide undulating brim; signed and dated 'Johan Michelsen '91 #85' (an early example of his hat carvings, 85th hat to be produced); small repair to crown.

Height: 
5"
Width: 
14.5"
Depth: 
15
$2,200
Sold
5604
1950s

of sleek mid-century design with an elegant profile, James Mont's King Cole chair was deigned for one of his most notable commissions, the King Cole Penthouse in Miami; having a beech bentwood openwork barrel back with sloping arms all above a saddle seat and conforming apron; raised on tapering turned supports; professionally restored and structurally sound; refinished and reupholstered in black leather

Height: 
29"
Seat height: 
15.5" arm: 24.5"
Width: 
22.75
Depth: 
24"
$4,650
Available
5584
1950s

the handsome credenza by John Stuart with its simple, straightforward design constructed of richly-patinated and well-figured tiger mahogany; the rectangular top above a conforming body fitted with three doors faced with beautiful bookmatch veneer; all raised on tapering quadrangular supports; good vintage condition with small areas of replaced veneer; professionally refinished.

Height: 
34"
Width: 
60"
Depth: 
19"
$12,250
Available

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