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5657
1950s

Large ceramic vessel with cerulean blue crackle glaze overlay with vertical optical stripes designed and manufactured  by Jaru of Southern California circa 1950s; tall and sculptural having a long flaring neck above a bulbous body; a rare and uncommon Jaru large scale production; maker's label to underside; good vintage condition with no chips or cracks; overall light wear; wear to underside with original felt pad

Height: 
27"
Diameter: 
8.5"
$2,200
60586
Mid-century

each intricately designed stool featuring a square upholstered seat above a stick and ball carved openwork apron surrounded by an intricately inlaid body; raised on square supports joined by arabesque spandrels all over turned feet; wear consistent with age and use; good vintage condition with overall even wear and patina; small areas of replaced inlay; new saddle-stitched leather upholstery

Height: 
21"
Width: 
16"
Depth: 
16"
$6,900
Available
5619
Mid-century

the mid-century chest in the rococo taste having a shaped top above a conforming bombé-form case with three drawers featuring ornate bronze pulls; over a scalloped apron all raised on splayed supports; the whole in a well-figured and richly patinated olivewood veneer; 'Made in Italy' label affixed to back; good vintage condition; professionally refinished 

Height: 
32.25"
Width: 
40"
Depth: 
16.5"
$4,750
Available
7800
1950s

designed by Jack Friedin (American 1930-2004) for Pace Furniture, the rectangular top above an apron fitted with four flush drawers all in a well-figured burlwood veneer; raised on a polished steel frame; good vintage condition; professionally refinished with small areas of replaced veneer 

Height: 
29"
Width: 
72"
Depth: 
34"
$7,800
Available
60685
1950s

the rectangular top with scalloped front above a conforming body; all raised on tapering turned supports ending in brass caps; good restored condition; professionally refinished

Height: 
35"
Width: 
46"
Depth: 
19.5"
$6,250
Available
5631
1940s/50s

a fine example of post-war abstract expressionism with its emotional and spontaneous thick impasto paint strokes conveying a deep feeling rather than a realistic image; signed lower right 'Savage'; Property from the Collection of Lorna and Milton Berle, Beverly Hills, California; dimensions: 9.5" x 7.5" (sight), 17.5" x 15.5" (frame); with later custom ebonized and giltwood frame; good condition with clean surface

Height: 
17.5" x 15.5" (framed)
Width: 
9.5" x 7.5" (sight)
Depth: 
1"
$2,500
Available
5614
1950s or earlier

the tall sculpture characterized by its simplified, geometric forms, elongated facial features, and mask-like appearance it features stylized marquis-shaped eyes, a prominent nose forming a blade-like shape, and a small mouth, all over a long, cylindrical neck and square plinth; finely carved and with polished finish from a block of rosso allicante marble; overall even wear with chipping to base  

Height: 
37.5"
Width: 
10"
Depth: 
10"
$5,600
Available
5613
1950s

the mid-century Murano chandelier of shimmering clear glass having a central glass post supporting a ribbed canopy; all over a scalloped bowl ending in a floral pendant; the bowl emanating three downward-facing ribbed conical shades fitted with standard sockets; featuring three large sunflower stems, three floral stems and three curved leaves; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; no missing elements; professionally rewired

Diameter: 
24"
Drop: 
32"
$11,800
Sold
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

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