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Pair of French 1950's Stacked Crystal Boudoir Lamps
5306
1950's

each shimmering lamp consisting of stacked geometric crystal elements resting on a pierced shaped metal base; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; patina to metal bases; rewired 

Height: 
15.5" (top of glass) 26.5" (top of shade)
Width: 
5.5"
Depth: 
5.5"
$4,650
Available
Four Vintage Educational Ford Motor Company Posters, Research and Information Department
5294
1950's

a collection of four 1950's educational posters from the Research and Information Department at the Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan; each depicting the origin of measurements: a yard, foot, inch and fathom; excellent vintage condition with good clear colors; each with new custom ebonized frame

Height: 
23.5"
Width: 
26.5"
Depth: 
1"
$4,500
Available
Large Bavarian Porcelain Hand-painted Fish-mouth Vase by Porzellanfabrik Thomas
5273
1959-1960

the striking ovoid vessel with fish-mouth opening; painted overall with large leaves and bamboo shoots all on a white ground; with underglaze blue markings to underside; The first porcelain factory in the town of Marktredwitz opened in 1872 and was known under the name of Porzellanfabrik Jaeger, Thomas & Co. until Fritz Thomas quit in 1898, opening his own factory in 1903. In 1908, the “F. Thomas, Marktredwitz” factory was purchased by Rosenthal, ceasing operation in 1960.

Height: 
24.25"
Width: 
12.5"
Depth: 
9"
$2,850
Available
5139
1959

each with round teak top raised on metal supports ending in teak feet; Albert Larsson was a Swedish carpenter and furniture maker from the Mid-century modern period. He established his own business Alberts Tibro in 1938, and after World War II the small production team began specializing in coffee tables and multifunctional height-adjustable tables. Throughout the following decades the company grew to become one of Sweden's most successful manufacturers.

Height: 
18"
Diameter: 
15.5"
$4,250
Available
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Inlaid Birch Chest of Drawers; Possibly Swedish
4912
1950's

the rectangular top above a frieze drawer inlaid with elegant scrolling rinceau centering a lined keyhole, over two long drawers fitted with wreath form brass pulls; raised on short tapering slanted legs; verso pencil inscription and dated twice "1951"; excellent vintage condition; professionally polished

Height: 
28"
Width: 
36"
Depth: 
17.5"
$7,250
Available
Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper; Mid-century Drawing of a Ballerina
5063
1950's

the abstract expressionist drawing of a graceful ballerina dancing to Swan Lake in a deep bow; excellent vintage condition with only minor discoloration to paper; new acid-free matte; later cerused oak frame; with illegible signature

Height: 
27" site: 20"
Width: 
21" site: 13"
Depth: 
1.5"
$2,250
Available
Watercolor on paper: Paul Immel (1896-1964) White Flowers in a Blue Bowl
5039
1950s

Signed lower left; Paul Immel was born in Helena, Montana in 1864. Immel studied at the Ball School of Art in Minneapolis and in 1924 moved to Los Angeles where he further studied at Otis Art Institute, later moving to Seattle, Washington. Immel is known for his watercolor floral studies and was a member of the Puget Sound Group of Northwest Painters and the Northwest Watercolor Society; excellent condition with nice clear colors; some wear to blonde-stained wooden frame

 

 

Height: 
25.75"
Width: 
35"
Depth: 
1.75"
$3,250
Available
Pair Signed Camille Tharaud (1878-1956) Enameled Porcelain Lamps; Limoges
5025
1950s

Designed by Marbro Lamp Co., each ovoid-form lamp decorated with slender wheat sheaths resting on a gilt-metal base over an ebonized wooden stand; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; re-wired and re-gilded; signed on underside; Camille Tharaud first studied chemistry as a young man, but after an injury during WWI, he convalesced in Limoges, France where he began his work with porcelain, opening up his own factory in 1920.

Height: 
20" (top of porcelain) 33" (top of shade)
Width: 
8"
Depth: 
8"
$5,450
Available
5105
1950s

this whimsical train set consisting of five interlocking pieces: Locomotive, Tank Car, Hopper, Coal Car and the Caboose; excellent vintage condition; wheels work smoothly; minor wear and scuffs

Height: 
3.5"-5"
Width: 
7"-9"
Depth: 
4"
$650
Available
4941
dated 1950

this beautifully decorated lamp of ovoid form finely painted overall with large floral stems in rich shades of blue, green and ochre all on a mottled pale blue ground; with subtle gilt decoration; artist signed and dated 1950; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks, rewired; with custom giltwood base

Height: 
17" (top of ceramic) 29" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
11"
$2,750
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