Rare 9-Arm Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Italy
c. 1942
Clear-colored textured glass fixture with brass mounts & gilded metal. Nine arms, each supporting a simple glass bobeche and fitted with a standard candelabra socket. *This fixture has been UL listed.
h. 36" diam. 28"
$36,000.
Published: Venini Catalogue Raisonné. Pg. 265, ex. 189.
Ref: 62 CSC 03
Pair of Upholstered Benches by Gio Ponti
Italy
c. 1934
Rectangular benches with walnut bases & curled lower portion of tapering legs. Very good condition. Wood has been recently cleaned and polish but was most likely refinished at some point. Cushion have recently been re-upholstered in vintage fabric. Published: Gio Ponti: L’arte si innamora dell’industria, Pg. 63 for a similar example
h. 20" w. 34.5" d. 17"
$17,500. pair
Ref: 76 GP 04
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
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
Dance of the Fauves Low Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne
USA
c. 1970
Studio made bronze sculptural table with poly-chromed top. One of only two examples known to have been made in this size. 5 lower panels, each with welded relief shapes applied. Enameled coloring irregularly placed throughout. This table is celebratory in spirit while also giving a nod to brutalist architecture.
h. 19.5" w. 48" d. 18"-22"
Provenance: Collection of B. Kuflik - NYC.
Published: The Art of Philip LaVerne. (self published catalog) Pg. 26
$39,000.
Ref: 81 PKL 47
Delta Parete Wall Mounted Lantern by Sergio Mazza
Italy
c. 1960
Wall-mounted fixture of brushed nickel elements. Adjustable arm with white opaline glass & textured Holophane glass lens at bottom. Light source swivels from side to side and the arm adjusts up and down. One or two more available. Good condition with normal signs of overall wear to metal. Single Edison socket and wiring have all recently been replaced. Produced in Italy by Artimede.
h. 25.5” w. 12” d. 16”
$4,500.
Ref: 65 SM 04
Rare Low Table by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1955
Trestle-like structure of oxidized brass, lacquered metal, and removable top of onyx laid out in a patchwork pattern. A great example of a very rare model. Very good vintage condition. Overall wear and oxidation to metal. Stone top is very clean showing minimal wear.
h. 17" w. 39.5" d. 20"
$26,000.
Published: Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand. Pg. 405
Ref: 81 MI 04
Tris-Gold Nest of Tables by Ghiró Studio
Italy
2020
Studio-made tables with solid brass legs, trim and under-plates. Inset, colored glass tops that have been hand-carved from the underside. Dark copper color with gold 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. for the set.
Ref: 84 GRO 02
Custom Wall-Mounted Console by Ico Parisi
Italy
c. 1960
Sleek wall-mounted console table of mahogany with 3 drawers and great brass hardware. This piece is from a custom commission, produced by Brugnoli, Cantú. *This piece has been authenticated by the Archivio Ico Parisi.
h. 12" w. 59" d. 16"
Very good vintage condition.
$17,500.
Ref: 82 IP 07
“Incamiciato” Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Italy
1933/ 1984
Designed in the 1930s, this example was executed in 1984. Cased-glass with mauve exterior and white interior. Handblown form on a short, footed base. Etched signature and dated underneath, with original label applied. Published - Tomaso Buzzi at Venini, pgs. 116, 150 & 151. for examples of this form.
h. 14.5" diam. 7"
$5,500.
Ref: 10 TB 02
12 Light Chandelier #2073 by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini
Italy
c. 1930
Extraordinary example of an early and large Martinuzzi form. Comprised of hand-blown glass and a metal structure. Each of the 11 arms ends with one hanging glass shade surrounding a single Edison-sized socket. One center shade/ socket as well.
h. 49" diam. 45"
$56,000.
Published: Venini Catalogue Raisonné. Pg. 24, ex. 80, for a similar example.
Certificate of authenticity issued by Venini.
Ref: 62 NM 01
Reclining Chair with Ottoman by Gianni Moscatelli
Italy
c. 1965
Produced by Formanova, this lounge chair features 2 settings for upright or reclining back positions. Black painted metal frames with rubber wrapping on the lower arm sections. Great architectural forms and quite rare to find with an ottoman.
Chair - h. 38” w. 31” d. 35”-44" Seat: h. 16” Arm: h. 22.5”
Ottoman - h. 17" w. 22" d. 16"
Very good restored condition. Legs have been recently repainted and fully re-upholstered.
$12,500. set.
Ref: 72 GMS 01
Rare Console Table #7130 by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
Italy
c. 1945
Mahogany, rosewood, brass, marble. Two-drawer console table with fluted drawer faces. Fully restored and retains an original ABV label.
h. 35.5” w. 71.5” d. 18.5”
$36,000.
Authenticated by the Archivio Osvaldo Borsani
Published: Osvaldo Borsani – architect, designer, entrepreneur. Giampiero Bosoni. Pgs. 352, 356, 379,
Ref: 82 OB 05
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs Attributed to Enrico Ciuti
Italy
c. 1955
Elegant open-arm chairs of cherry wood, & upholstered seats with winged-backrest. Great details to overall form.
h. 40” w. 27” d. 31” Arm h. 23” Seat h. 17”
$19,500. pair
Ref: 72 ECT 01
Rare Cavour Chair by V. Gregotti, G. Stoppino, & L. Meneghetti
Italy
c. 1959
Tall-back armchair of layered bent-wood and upholstered seat and back. Produced by Sim and awarded an honorable mention in 1960s Compasso d’Oro. Wood has been refinished and seat newly upholstered.
h. 43” w. 22.75” d. 28.5” Arm h. 24.5” Seat h. 20”
$5,500.
Published: Repertorio del Design, G. Gramignia, Pg. 65
Ref: 73 IT 07
Large Sculptural Vase #3 by Dena Zemsky
USA
2020
Hand-built, glazed stoneware vase form. Signed & dated on underside.
h. 9” diam. 8.5”
$4,600.
Ref: 10 DZM 17
Rare Petite Console Table by Gio Ponti
Italy,
c. 1942
Rectangular form of cherry wood with scalloped detail around the outside edge. Four tapering legs with brass sabots.
h. 32” w. 38.5” d. 13.5”
Very good vintage condition, with various nicks and scuffs. Recently the table has been cleaned and polished.
Provenance: Private collection - Padova, Italy.
$16,500.
Ref: 82 GP 04
Covered Bowl by Ghiró Studio
Italy,
2019
Studio-made covered bowl of hand carved glass. Turquoise colored glass featuring faceted exterior and all polished edges. Cast-brass handle and artist-signed underneath.
h. 5.75” diam. 4.5”
$3,600.
Ref: 15 GRO 16
Chandelier #2128 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Italy
c. 1961
Fantastic 3 light fixture featuring thick slabs of aquamarine glass, with frosted glass cylinder shades and polished brass mounts. Each cylinder conceals a standard Edison socket. All sockets and wiring have been recently replaced. Brass & glass show signs of age and oxidation.
h. 31.24” w. 33” d. 11”
$29,000.
Published: Fontana Arte 4, manufacturers catalog. pg. 33
Ref: 62 MI 24
Covered Bowl by Ghiró Studio
Italy
2019
Studio-made covered bowl of hand carved glass. Brilliant-yellow colored glass featuring faceted exterior and all polished edges. Cast-brass handle and artist signed underneath.
h. 5.75” diam. 4.5”
$3,600.
Ref: 15 GRO 12
