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

the richly-patinated bust of a young boy with serene direct gaze and short cropped hair; raised on a green marble plinth; excellent condition.

the square-form flared opening above a slightly-bulbous body carved in opaque with an undersea nude male figure playing a harp surrounded by bubbles; for illustration of an example of this vase Glas in Schweden; 1915-1960, Prestal-Verlag, Munich, 1986

depicting a frolicking young man jumping over an upright pommel with body leaning forward and legs outstretched; good patination; some abrasions; some chips to marble base.

each hand-painted urn adorned overall with an abundance of flowers and opposing song birds; excellent vintage condition with minor wear; one with small chip to underside

unusually large with a scavo (acid) finish in a golden hue; acid etched signature to underside with original label

of graceful form with double-baluster support above a ribbed bowl emanating six S-shaped arms supporting ribbed bobeches; with acid-etched signature to bowl; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; re-wired for US voltage

a serenely rendered still life depicting a lush table-scape with an exotic pineapple, symbolizing hospitality, resting on a metal tray all amid a large urn and wine glasses; good condition; illegibly signed and dated lower right; all within the original ebonized wooden frame with gold slip
 

the moody painting depicting a London bus stop in the rain; painted in the impasto style with a layered painted surface created with thick knife strokes in colors of blue and purple; signed lower left; with title and signature on reverse; some wear to original frame

the impressionist painting with thickly applied paint depicting sailboats at dock with dramatic cloud-filled sky; signed on front lower right; good clean painting with bright colors; in a carved giltwood frame; even wear to gilding;  panel: 13" X 19.5", overall: 20" x 26"

each signed and hand-thrown jar-form pot decorated with abstract foliate fronds; all glazed in earth tone colors of russet, brown and ochre; excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks; rewired; Eric Norstad (1924-2013) was an American potter and architect who worked primarily on the west coast of the United States.

Moya Aiken

Moya Aiken

Moya Aiken

the bottle-form vases now mounted as lamps enameled with cascading holly bush stems over a satin finished glass;  excellent condition with no chips or cracks; Leune was a decorating workshop founded in the early 20th century, headed by Paul Daum. The blanks were supplied by Daum Freres. The workshop ceased operations in 1932.

each of impressive size with short everted laurel leaf mouth flanked by scrolled handles with bold acanthus leaf decoration; the compressed bulbous body with overlapping foliate ring all raised on a splayed base with square plinth; good antique condition with overall even wear; minor chipping along the base

this very peaceful painting composed of many layers of paint and varnish creating complex hues beneath a silky, soothing surface; Chiu finds her inspiration from her personal spiritual journeys to Mexico and India

the impressively large and heavy hot cast glass bowl with copper metal leaf adornment; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; George Bucquet and his small team of artisans use a process of pouring hot glass, thick and translucent, into hand-made molds; after up to eight days of cooling, each piece is hand painted using a metallic palette of gold, silver, and copper leaf. Bucquet has established a national reputation for his unique and striking cast glass bowls.

a good example of mid-century abstract expressionism, also known as the New York School, with its expressive and colorful palette creating a contemplative mood; signed 'R. Gumpert' ; good condition and professionally cleaned; with original gray cerused wooden frame