Metal

Hammered Silver Plated Flower Petal Bowl by WMF

Hammered Silver Plated Flower Petal Bowl by WMF
Germany
c. 1935

Hammered, silver plate bowl. WMF was originally called Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer and was opened as a metal repairing workshop. Through mergers and acquisitions, by 1900 they were the world's largest producer and exporter of household metalware, mainly in the Jugendstil, or Art Nouveau style, designed in the WMF Art Studio under Albert Mayer, sculptor and designer, who was director from 1884 to 1914. Very good condition.
h. 1.75” w. 10.5” d. 10.5”

$3,600.

Ref: 15 WMF 01

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Brutalist Sculpture by Morris Brose

Brutalist Sculpture by Morris Brose
USA
1963

Bronze with oak base. Artist-signed and dated on bronze base.
h. 18.5” w. 10.5” d. 8.5”

$6,500.

Ref: 08 MBR 01

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Circular Picture Frame by Tommaso Barbi

Circular Picture Frame by Tommaso Barbi
Italy
c. 1976

Glass, brass. Elegant bullnose frame of clear glass with internal gold flecks. Brass mounts and retractable foot. Artist signed on foot. *2nd matching frame available.
h. 12.75” w. 12.5” d. 1. 2” d. 2. 7.5” interior dia. 7.25”

$3,200. per frame

Ref: 14 TBB 01

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Rare Sculpture by Angelo Lelii & Naborre Corno for Arredoluce

Rare Sculpture by Angelo Lelii & Naborre Corno for Arredoluce
Italy
c. 1965

Brass, horsehair. Fantastic studio-made sculpture of 30 long-stem brass flowers with horsehair centers.
Good original condition. Loss to horsehair on some flowers and overall oxidation to brass. Minor denting to brass base.
h. 57” diam. 40”

$16,500.

Published: Arredoluce, Catalog Raisonné. Pg. 356

Ref: 08 AD 01

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Foré de Pins Sculpture by William Lemariey

Foré de Pins Sculpture by William Lemariey
France
2020

Heavy gauge wire and wood block.  Artist-signed on rear of wood.
h. 13”  w. 8”  d. 6.5”

$1,200.

Ref: 08 WLM 13

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Angle et Volute Sculpture by William Lemariey

Angle et Volute Sculpture by William Lemariey
France
2019

Heavy gauge wire and wood block.  Artist-signed on rear of wood.
h. 19”  w. 13”  d. 7”

$1,200.

Ref: 08 WLM 12

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Sculptural Wall Panel by Curtis Jere

Sculptural Wall Panel by Curtis Jere
Unites States
c. 1975

Rectangular shaped wall sculpture divided into vertical sections with undulating strips in brass and chromed steel. A bold statement. Signed.
h. 36.5"  w. 44.5"  d. 2.5"

Excellent condition.

$7,500

Ref: 08 CJ 01

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Three Graces Unique Sculpture by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne

"Three Graces," Unique Sculpture by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
USA, c. 1973

Abstract bronze figures on pedestal base.   Artist signed on base.
h. 67.5”  w. 19”  d. 14.5”

Excellent original condition.

Price on request

Published:  Sculpture II, The Art of Philip LaVerne. (Artist produced catalog)  Pg. 29

Provenance:  Private collection, New York, NY

Ref: 08 PKL 05

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Descent Large-Scale Painting by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne

Descent Large-Scale Panel by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
USA
c. 1971

Abstract panel executed on bronze & pewter over wood. Outside edges trimmed in bronze. Signed on lower right. A unique piece and a very rare example of this style of work.
h. 70” w. 35” d. 1.5”

Excellent original condition.

$36,000.

Ref: 08 PKL 06

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Untitled Sculpture by Franz Hagenauer

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

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Synchronicity Massive Sculpture by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne

Synchronicity Massive Sculpture by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
USA
c. 1968

Freeform sculpture of welded and hand-worked bronze with riveted corners and applied texture. Inspired by the writings of Carl Jung. Artist-signed at base.
h. 89" w. 30"  Base: w. 34" d. 26"

Price on request.

Ref: 08 PKL 03

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Untitled Totem Sculpture by William Tarr

Untitled Totem Sculpture by William Tarr
United States
1962

Brutalist sculpture in Cor-ten steel with applied cylindrical forms throughout. Signed and dated, this is a rare large-scale piece by a sculptor who was best known for his massive public sculptures. Bill Tarr worked in NYC during the 1960's and 70's. He is best known for his tribute to MLK Jr. located near Lincoln Center, as well as his "Gates of the Six Million" sculpture at Washington DC's Holocaust Museum. Provenance: Private Collection, NYC.
h. 50"  w. 12"  d. 12"

Excellent condition.

Price on request.

Ref: 08 WT 02

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Seven Piece Fireplace Set by Donald Deskey for Bennett

Seven Piece Fireplace Set by Donald Deskey for Bennett
United States
1959

Black iron and polished brass set. Includes fire screen, andirons, fire tools and stand.
Signed "Bennett."
Screen: h. 31"  w. 38"
Andirons: h. 19" w. 19.5"
Firetools: h. 32" w. 9.5"

Excellent original condition.

$7,500 set

Ref: 01 DD 04

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Walking Woman Unique Sculpture by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne

Walking Woman Unique Sculpture by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
United States
c. 1968

Abstract depiction of a walking woman, made from painted bronze pieces that have been manipulated and welded. Supported by a bronze cylindrical base. This sculpture is signed. Sculptures like this by P. & K. LaVerne are very rare.
h. 18"  diam. 4.5"

Excellent condition.

Price on request.

Ref: 08 PKL 02

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Rare Pair of Five-Light Candelabra Attributed to Kem Weber

Rare Pair of Five-Light Candelabra Attributed to Kem Weber
United States
c. 1928

Ultra-modernist design in polished pewter with 5 lights. Manufacturer's stamps on bottom. Attributed to Kem Weber for Porter Blanchard.
h. 7.5"  w. 10.75"  d. 6"

Excellent condition.

$6,800

Ref: 02 KW 01

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Adjustable Table-Top Mirror

Adjustable Table-Top Mirror
Italy
c. 1970

Wide smoked-glass border with beveled edge. Curved base of flat-banded steel. Excellent quality, and very stylish piece.
h. 18.5" diam. 15"

Good condition. A little spotting to glass, but no chips or cracking.

$3,500

Ref: 03 IT 01c

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The Anteater Brutalist Sculpture

The Anteater Brutalist Sculpture
United States
c. 1965

Handmade, figural sculpture of heavy gauge sheet metal. Created by using a number of sculptural techniques, this piece has been torched, pierced, sliced, and has a lot of texture and detail. Great example of American craftsmanship.
h. 17"  w. 35"  d. 12"

Very good original condition, with wear typical of its age. Some rusting to metal.

$4,500

Ref: 08 AM 02

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