New England Woman by Minna Harkavy
United States
1939
Hand-built terra cotta bust. Signed on lower rear. Published: “American Art Today, Gallery of American Art Today, New York World’s Fair.” Whalen & Goodyear, pg 201.
*This sculpture was exhibited in the New York 1939 World’s Fair.
h. 19” w. 12” d. 10”
Excellent original condition.
$9,500.
Ref: 08 MH 01
Unique Oval Bowl by Ghiró Studio
Italy
2015
Hand carved and polished, deep crystal bowl.
Signed on underside.
h. 4” w. 12” d. 6”
$6,500.
Ref: 15 GRO 06
Tris Nest of Three Tables by Ghiró Studio
Italy
2017
Studio-made tables with solid brass legs, trim and under-plates. Inset, colored glass tops that have been hand-carved from the underside. Dark purple color with silver inset. Each table is signed.
Table 1 - h. 17.75" diam. 28.25" Table 2 - h. 14.75" diam. 23" Table 3 - h. 11.75" diam. 18.5"
$29,000.
Ref: 84 GRO 01
Diamante Bronze Pair of Table Lamps by Roberto Giulio Rida
Italy
2017
A weighty pair of studio-made table lamps with faceted, bronze-colored glass bases. Elegantly detailed brass fittings and frosted glass shades. Each lamp has 3 candelabra sockets, and the artist's stamp.
h. 19.5" diam. 7.5"
$17,500.
Ref: 64 RR 21
Rare Three-door Floating Cabinet by Gio Ponti for M. Singer & Sons
Italy
c. 1950
Mahogany cabinet raised on tapering legs. Three knife-edge doors set into a beveled frame. Interior drawers and open shelves. This cabinet was studio-made in Italy and marketed here in the States through M. Singer & Sons.
h. 37.5" w. 71" d. 17.5"
$55,000.
Ref: 34 GP 01
Studio-Built Circular Mirror by Ghiró Studio
Italy
2014
Contemporary wall mirror of hand-cut and chipped chunks of sapphire blue glass. Arranged in a circle around a central mirror with brass mounts. Beautiful studio-made piece created exclusively for Donzella. Signed on side edge.
diam. 41"
Price available on request:
Ref: 03 GRO 04
Egoist Exceptional Chandelier by Ghiró Studio
Italy
2017
Polished brass, carved glass, frosted glass. Studio-built light with 18 pieces of hand-carved, ground & polished glass fins. Frosted glass shields concealing 18 candelabra, (E12) sockets. Polished brass structure. Artist-signed, and made exclusively for Donzella LTD.
h. 33” diam. 48”
Price on request.
Ref: 62 GRO 01
Pigne Unique 8-Light Chandelier by Roberto Giulio Rida
Italy
2017
Elegant light of polished brass mounts with cut and polished clear glass, frosted glass ceiling cup and cone shades, and opaque white-glass cover for center core. Each frosted glass shade conceals a single candelabra socket.
h. 37" diam. 30"
$26,000.
Ref: 62 RR 03
Broken Promises Studio-Built Mirror by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
USA
c. 1972
Unusual brutalist style mirror in bronze. Visible seams and cross-cut notches to each side. A very unusual form for the LaVernes; only 2 examples were made. Signed on lower face of frame.
h. 43.5" w. 33.25" d. 2"
Very good original condition with only minimal wear to bronze finish.
$24,000.
Ref: 03 PKL 09
Unique Bottle-Form Vase by Bruno Gambone
Italy
c. 1986
Large-scale, stoneware bottle-form sculpture/vase with incised line decoration to front and back. Off-white matte glaze with brown lip. Artist-signed at base.
h. 25" w. 15" d. 5"
$7,500.
Ref: 10 BG 01
Studio-Made Stella Table Lamps by Ghiró Studio
Italy
2017
Studio-made lamps with central convex glass forms, carved with star motifs. Polished brass surrounds and mounts, and frosted glass shades. Each lamp has 2 standard size sockets, and line switches. Artist-signed.
h. 29" diam. 12"
$26,000. pair.
Ref: 64 GRO 02
Rare Pair of #169/2 Sconces by Gino Sarfatti
Italy
c. 1952
Rare pair of two-light sconces with articulating arms and shades. White-painted metal cone shades and adjustable brass arms and mounts. As these sconces move in a number of directions, the measurements can vary. The dimensions listed below represent the furthest extension possible in each direction.
h. 14" w. 15" d. 10.5"
Excellent condition. No chips or cracks to enameled paint. Brass has been polished out and all wiring and sockets have been recently replaced.
$14,500. Pair.
Ref: 65 GS 03
Untitled Sculpture by Luigi Gheno
Italy
c. 1963
Cast bronze with wood base. Signed on sculpture.
h. 16.5" overall
Sculpture: h. 14.75" w. 5.25" d. 4"
Base: h. 1.75" w. 4.25" d. 4.25"
$8,500.
Ref: 08 LG 01
Metamorphosis Rare Console by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
USA
c. 1965
Studio-made creation of sculpted & welded bronze, with acid-etched detailing throughout, riveted edges and a beautifully torched finish on top. This one-of-a-kind piece with its highly sculptural form can be used as is, or with a glass top as a console, dining, or center table. One of the best LaVerne pieces to ever hit the market. Provenance: private collection, NYC.
h. 26.5" w. 52" d. 19"
$125,000.
Ref: 82 PKL 02
Father & Son, Sculpture by Franz Hagenauer
Austria
c. 1976
Hammered brass sculpture of two abstract human forms. A fine example of Hagenauer's studio metalwork. A rare form, signed on underside.
h. 30.5" w. 13" d. 6"
$52,000.
Ref: 08 HA 01
Abstract Bust by Mark Macken
Belgium
1936
Cast bronze bust of great scale and form. Signed on back of sculpture.
h. 17" w. 10" d. 8"
$14,500
Ref: 08 MM 01
Unique Studio Made Table Lamp by Karl Hagenauer
Austria
1923
Incredible hand worked base with hand-repoussé figures and shapes throughout. An outstanding example of the studio work of Hagenauer Werkstatte. Artist's initials and date embossed at top.
h. 26" base diam. 6" shade diam. 15.5"
New silk shade, socket and wiring.
$16,500
Ref: 63 HA 01
Lattea Side Table by Roberto Giulio Rida
Italy
2017
Heavy, cone-form brass base with circular cutouts of varying sizes throughout. Interior metal cone and beautiful finial at top. Carved and polished glass top. Signed on the brass. This design is exclusive to Donzella LTD, and can be made to order. Lead time 12-16 weeks.
h. 26.5" diam. 13.5"
$12,500.
Ref: 84 RR 04
Undulate Studio-Built Wall Mirror by Ghiró Studio
Italy
2015
Circular wall mirror with incredible frame of undulating, blue mirrored glass. Completely handmade in Italy, and each one unique. Brass mount and signed on rear. *Please note, that the frame of each of these pieces are created by heating and manipulating their forms. During this process, internal marks happen that can appear to be scratches. These are not damage, they are internal and are inherent in the making of these pieces and therefore just a part of each mirror.
d. 2.5" diam. 32"
Excellent condition.
$11,500.
Ref: 03 GRO 07
Pair of Low Benches by Frances Elkins
USA
c. 1950
These iconic forms were created after a design by Jean Michel Frank, with whom Elkins shared a close friendship. Cerused oak x-form bases with dark green slung leather seats.
h. 16.25" w. 23" d. 18"
Excellent condition. Wood has recently been refinished and leather has recently been replaced.
$18,500. pair
Ref: 76 FE 01
