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5570
Third Quarter 20th Century

the large sturdy hand-carved table of pegged construction with shaped rectangular top of matchbook European walnut veneer above a scalloped apron with rocaille carving; all raised on bold cabriole supports ending in hoof feet; structurally sound; intentionally distressed finish to imitate age; minor overall wear and rubbing; professionally polished and waxed

Height: 
30.5"
Width: 
99"
Depth: 
43"
$7,850
Available
5565
1980s

of baluster form with long neck and everted lip above an ovoid body with splayed foot; the densely-painted and colorful flowers at the shoulder above delicate cascading wisteria; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; only minor wear; professionally rewired; vase now drilled and mounted as a lamp

Height: 
15.75" (top of porcelain) 26.75" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
6.25"
$1,550
Available
5382
1990s

each with round beveled central plate within a scalloped mirrored frame of reverse-etched panels; label to back 'Uttermost';  good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; light wear to frame

Depth: 
3.25"
Diameter: 
32"
$5,400
Available
5362
1980s

from the Vista Alegre Porcelain Factory (founded 1824) each rectilinear vase with flared neck above a tapering body ending in a splayed foot; hand decorated overall with vibrant floral and foliate vines; maker's mark to underside; now drilled and mounted as lamps; with custom giltwood caps and bases; professionally rewired; only minor wear from use

Height: 
16.25 (top of porcelain) 27.25" (top of shade)
Width: 
8"
Depth: 
5.5"
$10,800
Available
A Solid Crystal Obelisk-form Table Lamp
4994
1980s

a versatile lamp that can be used in multiple settings, of thick hand-polished crystal with its ethereal reflective quality allowing light to penetrate changing from day to evening; all resting on a brushed chrome base; the obelisk was originally constructed by Ancient Egyptians and later used by the Greeks who described them as obeliskos; excellent condition with no chips or cracks

 

Height: 
13" (top of glass) 24" (top of shade)
Width: 
4.75"
Depth: 
4.75"
$1,200
Available
8003
1981; signed on back

from the bay area figurative movement; artist note: "toni could adopt any guise. as you see in these drawings, she could be worldly or virginal, voluptuously naked or costumed, topped by one of her many hats. she could be young, middle-aged or timeless, she could evoke a classical goddess, an african queen, a con- temporary urbanite, a peasant maid."

Height: 
25"
Width: 
19"
$8,200
8002
1981; signed on back

from the bay area figurative movement; artist note: "toni could adopt any guise. as you see in these drawings, she could be worldly or virginal, voluptuously naked or costumed, topped by one of her many hats. she could be young, middle-aged or timeless, she could evoke a classical goddess, an african queen, a con- temporary urbanite, a peasant maid."

Height: 
25"
Width: 
19"
$8,200
8002
1981; signed on back

from the bay area figurative movement; artist note: "toni could adopt any guise. as you see in these drawings, she could be worldly or virginal, voluptuously naked or costumed, topped by one of her many hats. she could be young, middle-aged or timeless, she could evoke a classical goddess, an african queen, a con- temporary urbanite, a peasant maid."

Height: 
25"
Width: 
19"
$8,200
8001
1981; signed on back

from the Bay Area Figurative Movement; Artist note: "Toni could adopt any guise. As you see in these drawings, she could be worldly or virginal, voluptuously naked or costumed, topped by one of her many hats. She could be young, middle-aged or timeless, she could evoke a classical goddess, an African queen, a con- temporary urbanite, a peasant maid."

Height: 
25"
Width: 
19"
$8,200
Set of Three Hand-beaded Silk Organza Decorative Pillows
5047
1980s

Each custom bead-embellished silk pillow with gold braid and fringe; the silk reverse panel with braid detail; designed and made by Morrison & Company (metal label attached) originally sold through Baker, Knapp & Tubbs; two square and one rectangular; the rectangular pillow with water stain to reverse panel; overall good condition with beads intact 

Height: 
22" 19"
Width: 
22" 26"
Depth: 
9"
$2,450
Available

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