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Oil on Canvas: American School Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Painting
4731
1950s

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

Height: 
40.5"
Width: 
36.5"
Depth: 
2"
$6,800
Available
Eames for Herman Miller Executive Soft-Pad Tilt/swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
60532
1980'a

this classic design of aluminum construction with burgundy leather; original design from 1958, Eames Aluminum Group; 1980's; see '1000 chairs' by Charlotte and Peter Fiell pgs. 338-339; overall creasing and patina to leather with minor rubbing to metal

Height: 
37 1/2" 19 1/2"
Seat height: 
17.5" 19.5"
Width: 
26" 21 1/4"
Depth: 
29" 21 1/4"
$5,500
Sold
Pair of John Stuart Mid-Century 3-Drawer Bachelor Chests/Bedside Cabinets
4810
mid-century

each with 3 drawers fitted with gilt-metal pulls surrounded by a mitered border; professionally refinished; excellent vintage condition with minimal use

Height: 
31"
Width: 
34"
Depth: 
19"
$6,500
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a handsome and stylish pair of american mid-century high-back upholstered arm chairs
4471
mid-century modern

each with tall upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by padded arms; all raised on turned supports with splayed legs at the rear; excellent restored condition with new upholstery

Height: 
36"
Seat height: 
19 1/2"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
28"
$7,200
Sold
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