DESIGN OCTOBER 16, 2016
DESIGN AUCTION Sale 1553 Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 12 pm 1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103
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DESIGN DEPARTMENT Tim Andreadis Head of Department tandreadis@freemansauction.com 267.414.1215
EXHIBITIONS Wednesday, October 12
10:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, October 13
10:00am-5:00pm
Friday, October 14
10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, October 15
12:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, October 16
10:00am-12:00pm
CLIENT SERVICES Mary Maguire Director | Client Services mmaguire@freemansauction.com 267.414.1236
Melissa Arundel Bidding Registration marundel@freemansauction.com 267.414.1208
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LOT 01
TIFFANY STUDIOS RARE AND IMPORTANT “IRIS” LANTERN, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1905 Leaded glass and patinated bronze. The back of the door with scratched numbers: “255” H: 24 in., Dia: 14 in. (Lantern) L: 60 in. (Maximum drop) provenance: Property of a Chester County, Pennsylvania Institution Gift of Dr. Charles Elbert Hoffman, a Prominent Philadelphia Pharmacist, circa 1960 literature: William Feldstein, Jr. and Alastair Duncan, The Lamps of Tiffany Studios, New York, 1983, pp. 38-39 Alastair Duncan, Martin Eidelberg and Neil Harris, Masterworks of Louis Comfort Tiffany, London, 1989, p. 106 Martin Eidelberg, Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen, Nancy A. McClelland and Lars Rachen, The Lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany, New York, 2005, pp. 160-161 Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2007, p. 245
$300,000-500,000
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LOT 02
TIFFANY STUDIOS “BELLFLOWER” TABLE LAMP, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1905 Leaded glass and patinated bronze The base stamped: “S216 437 TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK” The shade with applied tags: “TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK” H: 25, Dia: 16 in. provenance: Property from a Broomall, Pennsylvania Family Collection Sold in these rooms, 1952 literature: Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Lamps and Metalware, 2007, pg. 92 (for an illustration of the base model) p. 138 (for an illustration of the shade model)
$15,000-25,000
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LOT 03
TIFFANY STUDIOS DECORATED FAVRILE GLASS VASE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1894 Engraved signature: “A227 Louis C. Tiffany” Applied circular paper label: “Tiffany Favrile Glass Registered Trademark” with TGDCO monogram. H: 8 1/2, Dia: 7 in. provenance: Property from a Distinguished Berks County, Pennsylvania Collection
$2,000-3,000
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LOT 04
WILHELM HUNT DIEDERICH (hungarian/american 1884-1953) BALCONY RAIL FOR MR. & MRS. JAMES BYRNE, 270 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1920 Painted wrought iron and brass. H: 25 3/4, W: 64, D: 1 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a Private Washington, D.C. Collection Commissioned for the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Byrne, 270 Park Avenue, New York, circa 1920 Thence by descent exhibited: Kingore Galleries. First American Exhibtion of Sculpture by Hunt Diederich, New York, 1920.
$10,000-15,000
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LOT 05
WILHELM HUNT DIEDERICH (hungarian/american 1884-1953) BALCONY RAIL FOR MR. & MRS. JAMES BYRNE, 270 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1920 Painted wrought iron and brass. H: 25 3/4, W: 64, D: 1 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a Private Washington, D.C. Collection Commissioned for the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Byrne, 270 Park Avenue, New York, circa 1920 Thence by descent exhibited: Kingore Galleries. First American Exhibtion of Sculpture by Hunt Diederich, New York, 1920.
$10,000-15,000
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LOT 06
WILHELM HUNT DIEDERICH (hungarian/american 1884-1953) BALCONY RAIL FOR MR. & MRS. JAMES BYRNE, 270 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1920 Painted wrought iron and brass. H: 25 3/4, W: 64, D: 1 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a Private Washington, D.C. Collection Commissioned for the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Byrne, 270 Park Avenue, New York, circa 1920 Thence by descent exhibited: Kingore Galleries. First American Exhibtion of Sculpture by Hunt Diederich, New York, 1920.
$10,000-15,000
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LOT 07
SAMUEL YELLIN (polish/american 1885-1940) BANK TABLE, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1926-1929 Wrought iron, brass and glass Impressed signature: “SAMUEL YELLIN” H: 42, W: 72, D: 30 in. provenance: Property from a Private Wisconsin Collection Private Collection, Antioch, Illinois By repute, from a Central Wisconsin Bank note: We would like to thank Ms. Clare Yellin for her assistance in the cataloguing of this lot.
$4,000-6,000
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LOT 08
SAMUEL YELLIN (polish/american 1885-1940) BANK TABLE, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1926-1929 Wrought iron, brass and glass Impressed signature: “SAMUEL YELLIN” H: 42, W: 72, D: 30 in. provenance: Property from a Private Wisconsin Collection Private Collection, Antioch, Illinois By repute, from a Central Wisconsin Bank note: We would like to thank Ms. Clare Yellin for her assistance in the cataloguing of this lot.
$4,000-6,000
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LOT 09
MARCEL-ANDRÉ BOURAINE (french 1886-1948) “TURBOT” ILLUMINATED SCULPTURE, FRANCE, CIRCA 1925 Gilt and silvered bronze, onyx. H: 14 3/4, W: 21, D: 5 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection Sotheby’s, London: Elton John, Volume III, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, 7 September 1988, Lot 889 The Collection of Sir Elton John literature: Henri Rapin, La Sculpture Décorative Moderne, Volume II, Paris, 1925, Plate 7, No. 4 (for an illustration of the model)
$4,000-6,000
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LOT 10
ART DECO WROUGHT IRON MIRROR, FRANCE, CIRCA 1925 Wrought iron and mirrored glass. H: 20 1/2, W: 26 in. provenance: Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection
$1,000-1,500
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LOT 11
RENÉ LALIQUE (french 1860-1945) “MALESHERBES” VASE, NO. 1014, FRANCE, CIRCA 1927 Molded, opalescent green glass with applied white patina Engraved script signature: “R. Lalique France No. 1014” H: 9, Dia: 7 in. provenance: Property from a Massachusetts Family Collection
$3,000-5,000
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LOT 12
ATTRIBUTED TO ALBERT GUÉNOT (french, 1894-1993) GILTWOOD CLOCK, POMONE, PARIS, CIRCA 1925 Giltwood, brass and glass Backplate stamped: “S.H. PARIS”,”RA”,”149”,”Samuel Marti Paris 1900” H: 6 1/2, W: 18 3/4, D: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection literature: Henri Rapin, La Sculpture Décorative Moderne, Volume II, Paris, 1925, Plate 12, No. 2 (for an illustration of the model) note: Paul Follot (French, 1887-1941) served as the Director of Pomone, the design and decorating department at Le Bon March department store from 1923–1928. The design for this clock was likely executed under his direction at the Pomone studio by Albert Guenot. Guenot went on to become the Director of Pomone after Paul Follot and Rene Prou.
$1,500-2,500
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LOT 13
MAURICE PROST (french, 1894-1967) “PANTHER MARCHANT”, SUSSE FRÉRES, PARIS, CIRCA 1929 Silvered bronze and slate. Inscribed: “M. PROST”, “SUSSE FRES Editrs PARIS” with dedication: “A MR GEORGE LELARGE LA DIRECTION ET LES CHEFS DE SERVICE DE LA CIE MAROCAINE DES CARBURANTS AOÛT 1932” H: 7, W: 14 1/2, D: 2 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a Private New Jersey Collection literature: Pierre Cadet, Susse Frères: 150 Years of Sculpture 1837-1987, Paris, 1992, pp. 74-75
$3,000-5,000
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LOT 14
J.A. HENCKELS AIRPLANE “SMOKER’S COMPANION”, GERMANY, CIRCA 1930 Silver-plated brass. The tail and gondola stamped: “GERMANY” The propeller stamped: “D.R.G.M. GERMANY” Fit with the full compliment of two cigarette cases, cigar compartment, four ashtrays, and matchsafe with striker. H: 5, W: 10, D: 10 in. provenance: Property from a Private European Collection
$3,000-5,000
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LOT 15
J.A. HENCKELS “ZEPPELIN” COCKTAIL SHAKER AND TRAVELING BAR, GERMANY, CIRCA 1930 Silver-plated brass. Strainer stamped: “DGRM 894384 Made in Germany” Some elements stamped: “Made in Germany” The interior fit with complete compliment of strainer with lid, four shot glasses, funnel, flask, cork screw and four spoons. H: 12, W: 4, D: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection
$3,000-5,000
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Courtesy of: Nakashima Foundation for Peace www.nakashimapeacefoundation.org
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NAKASHIMA lots 16-39
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Courtesy of: George Nakashima Woodworker, S.A. New Hope, PA www.freemansauction.com www.nakashimawoodworker.com
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LOT 16
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) EXCEPTIONAL DOUBLE PEDESTAL DESK, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1981 American black walnut Signed and dated: “George Nakashima March 1981” H: 28 1/2, W: 85 1/2, D: 44 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Gentleman Acquired directly from the artist, 1981 note: This lot is accompanied by the original sketch signed and dated by George Nakashima.
$40,000-60,000
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LOT 17
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) SPECIAL CONOID DINING TABLE, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1984 American black walnut and rosewood Signed and dated: “George Nakashima Oct 4, 1984” Signed with the client’s name: “PERELES” H: 29, W: 104, D: 55 in. provenance: Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1984 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original order card from George Nakashima Woodworker.
$30,000-50,000
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LOT 18
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) PAIR OF CONOID CHAIRS, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1984 Each signed and dated: “George Nakashima Oct 4, 1984” Each signed with client’s name: “PERELES” H: 35 1/2, W: 20, D: 22 in. provenance: Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1984 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original order card from George Nakashima Woodworker.
$6,000-8,000
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LOT 19
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) TALL CHEST, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1977 American black walnut Signed with client’s name: “ROGIER” H: 53, W: 36, D: 20 in. provenance: Property from a Private New England Collection Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rogier, Minnetonka, Minnesota, 1977 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original invoice and correspondence from George Nakashima Woodworker.
$7,000-9,000
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LOT 20
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) FULL-SIZE PLANK HEADBOARD, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1976 American black walnut. H: 37 1/2, W: 76 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a Private New England Collection Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rogier, Minnetonka, Minnesota, 1976 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original sketch, signed and dated by George Nakashima and a photocopy of the original invoice and correspondence from George Nakashima Woodworker.
$6,000-8,000
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LOT 21
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) DOUBLE HANGING WALL CASE, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1965 American black walnut and pandanus cloth. H: 16 1/4, W: 72, D: 16 in. provenance: Property from a Colorado Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1965 note: This lot is accompanied by a carbon copy of the original sketch, signed and dated by George Nakashima. It is also accompanied by the original invoice, receipt, a photocopy of the original order card and letter of authentication signed by Mira Nakashima.
$10,000-15,000
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LOT 22
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) LOUNGE CHAIR WITH ARM, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1965 American black walnut and hickory. H: 33, W: 30 1/2, D: 28 in. provenance: Property from a Colorado Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1965 note: This lot is accompanied by the original invoice, a photocopy of the original order card and letter of authenticity signed by Mira Nakashima.
$5,000-7,000
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LOT 23
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) “Q” BENCH, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1961 American black walnut. H: 13, W: 84, D: 21 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a Colorado Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1961 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original order card, purchase receipt and letter of authentication signed by Mira Nakashima.
$8,000-12,000
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LOT 24
GEORGE AND MIRA NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990), (american, b. 1942) SPECIAL CONOID ROOM DIVIDER, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1989/1991 Persian walnut, pandanus cloth, and rosewood. Signed and dated: “Nakashima March 6 1991” Signed with client’s name: “Morrissey” H: 23, W: 84, D: 22 1/2 in. provenance: Collection of Jim & Nan Morrissey, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Acquired directly from the artist, 1991 note: This lot was designed by George Nakashima, yet executed by Mira Nakashima following his death. It is accompanied by the original sketch signed and dated: “Mira Nakashima Yarnall, June 24, 1989 and 2/2/91.” It is also accompanied by a photocopy of the original invoice and carbon copy of the original purchase receipt.
$20,000-30,000
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LOT 25
GEORGE AND MIRA NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990), (american, b. 1942) CUSTOM MINGUREN COFFEE TABLE, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1989/1996 English oak, walnut and hickory. Signed and dated: “George Nakashima Sept 8, 1989” Signed with client’s name: “Morrissey” H: 15, W: 51, D: 27 in. provenance: Collection of Jim & Nan Morrissey, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Acquired directly from the artist, 1989 note: Originally conceived and built as a Minguren I coffee table by George Nakashima in 1989, this table was later customized with the addition of hickory spindles for added support by Mira Nakashima in 1996. This lot is accompanied by the original sketch signed and dated by George Nakashima and a photocopy of the later repair order from Mira Nakashima.
$20,000-30,000
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LOT 26
MIRA NAKASHIMA (american, b. 1942) CONOID CUSHION CHAIR WITH ARMS, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1992 Cherry, hickory and upholstery Signed and dated: “Nakashima Aug. 1992” H: 35, W: 34 1/2, D: 35 in. provenance: Collection of Jim & Nan Morrissey, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Acquired directly from the artist, 1992 note: This lot is accompanied by the original sketch, signed and dated: “Mira Nakashima Yarnall, September 14, 1991.” It is also accompanied by a photocopy of the original invoice and a carbon copy of the original receipt.
$3,000-5,000
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LOT 27
MIRA NAKASHIMA (american, b. 1942) SET OF THREE AMOEBA NESTING TABLES, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1991 American black walnut Each signed and dated: “Nakashima April 15, 1991” The largest signed with client’s name and address. H: 21, W: 21, D: 18 1/2 in. (largest) provenance: Collection of Jim & Nan Morrissey, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Acquired directly from the artist, 1991 note: This lot is accompanied by a carbon copy of the order receipt and an original letter of correspondence signed by Marion Nakashima.
$3,000-5,000
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LOT 28
MIRA NAKASHIMA (american, b. 1942) HOST CHAIR (NEW CHAIR WITH ARMS), NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1992 American black walnut and hickory Signed and dated: “Nakashima July 11, 1991” Signed with client’s name: “MORRISSEY” H: 38 1/2, W: 25, D: 20 in. provenance: Collection of Jim & Nan Morrissey, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Acquired directly from the artist, 1992 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original invoice and receipt from George Nakashima Woodworker.
$2,500-3,500
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LOT 29
MIRA NAKASHIMA (american, b. 1942) IMPORTANT HOLTZ DINING TABLE AND SET OF EIGHT CONOID CHAIRS, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1992 Claro walnut and hickory The table signed and dated: “Mira Nakashima April 2 1992” The chairs signed and dated: “Nakashima 2-6-92” The table and chairs signed with client’s name: “Morrissey” H: 29, W: 73, D: 90 1/2 in. (table) H: 35 1/2, W: 20 1/2, D: 22 in. (chairs) provenance: Collection of Jim & Nan Morrissey, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Acquired directly from the artist, 1992 note: This lot is accompanied by two original sketches, each signed and dated by Mira Nakashima Yarnall.
$60,000-80,000
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LOT 30
MIRA NAKASHIMA (american, b. 1942) SIDE CABINET, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 2006 American black walnut Signed and dated: “Mira Nakashima March 15 2006” Signed with client’s name: “Childers” H: 28, W: 16, D: 20 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphia Gentleman Acquired directly from the artist, 2006 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original order invoice from George Nakashima Woodworker.
$1,500-2,500
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LOT 31
MIRA NAKASHIMA (american, b. 1942) SPECIAL WEPMAN SIDE TABLE, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1990 Claro walnut Signed and dated: “Mira Nakashima 7-20-90” H: 17, W: 21, D: 27 in. provenance: Collection of Jim & Nan Morrissey, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Acquired directly from the artist, 1990 note: This lot is accompanied by a copy of the original invoice from George Nakashima Woodworker.
$1,500-2,500
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LOT 32
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) SPECIAL MINGUREN II TABLE, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1977 English oak burl and laurel. H: 20, W: 38, D: 43 in. provenance: Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection Hans Meyer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1977 note: This lot is accompanied by a letter of authentication from Mira Nakashima.
$30,000-50,000
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AN IMPORTANT TEA CEREMONY PLATFORM FOR KENT HALL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
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GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) IMPORTANT TEA CEREMONY PLATFORM FOR KENT HALL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1964 American black walnut and woven grass “tatami” mats Signed with client’s name: “Univ. Columbia” H: 10, L: 111 1/2, W: 75 in. provenance: Commissioned for Kent Hall, Columbia University, 1964 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original order card from George Nakashima Woodworker.
$10,000-15,000
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LOT 34
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) CONOID DINING TABLE, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1981 American black walnut and rosewood. Signed with client’s name: “SOULEN” H: 28 1/2, W: 44, D: 96 in. provenance: Property from a Private Michigan Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1981 note: This lot is accompanied by the original sketch, signed and dated: “George Nakashima, March 14, 1981”
$25,000-35,000
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LOT 35
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) SET OF TEN CONOID DINING CHAIRS, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1982 American black walnut and hickory. Some retaining client’s name: “Soulen” H: 35 1/2, W: 21, D: 22 in. provenance: Property from a Private Michigan Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1982 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original sketch signed and dated by George Nakashima.
$40,000-60,000
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LOT 36
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) LOUNGE CHAIR, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1970 American black walnut and hickory. Signed: “George Nakashima” H: 33, W: 23 1/2, D: 24 in. provenance: Property from a Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1970 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original order card from George Nakashima Woodworker.
$2,500-3,500
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LOT 37
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) TRIPLE SLIDING DOOR CABINET, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1968 American black walnut and pandanus cloth Signed with client’s name: “3720 Soulen” H: 32, W: 100 1/2, D: 22 in. provenance: Property from a Private Michigan Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1968 note: This lot is accompanied by the original sketch, signed and dated by George Nakashima.
$20,000-30,000
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LOT 38
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) LOUNGE CHAIR WITH ARM, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, 1971 American black walnut and hickory. H: 33 1/2, W: 31 1/2, D: 28 in. provenance: Property from a Private Florida Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1971 note: This lot is accompanied by a photocopy of the original order card, repair order, and correspondence from George Nakshima Woodworker.
$5,000-7,000
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LOT 39
GEORGE NAKASHIMA (american, 1905-1990) KORNBLUT CASE, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1970s American black walnut and maple burl. H: 22, W: 18, D: 19 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a Private New England Collection Sollo Rago Modern Auction, Lambertville, New Jersey: 12 April 2008, Lot 17 note: This lot is accompanied by a letter of authentication from Mira Nakashima.
$10,000-15,000
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LOT 40
PAUL EVANS (american, 1931-1987) COFFEE TABLE, DIRECTIONAL, NEW YORK, LATE 1960s Patinated steel and glass. H: 16 1/2, W: 48, D: 30 in. provenance: Property from a Center City, Philadelphia Collection Acquired from Directional, late 1960s
$4,000-6,000
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LOT 41
PAUL EVANS (american, 1931-1987) SIDE CHAIR, PAUL EVANS STUDIO, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, EARLY 1960s Patinated steel and upholstery. H: 27, W: 26, D: 23 in. provenance: Property from a Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania Family Collection Acquired directly from the artist, 1960s note: We would like to thank Mr. Dorsey Reading for his assistance in the cataloguing of this lot.
$6,000-8,000
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LOT 42
EMIL MILAN (american, 1922-1985) ROSEWOOD QUEEN-SIZE BED FRAME, THOMPSON, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1963 H: 33, W: 64 in. (headboard), H: 21, W: 64 in. (footboard) provenance: Property from a Blair County, Pennsylvania Collection Acquired directly from the artist, circa 1963 exhibited: “Rediscovering Emil Milan and His Circle of Influence”, November 7, 2014 – January 24, 2015 Henry Gallery: Penn State Great Valley, Malvern, Pennsylvania: “Emil Milan: Midcentury Designer Craftsman”, June 9, 2014 - September 26, 2014 literature: Barry Gordon et al. “Emil Milan: The (re)-introduction of a seminal American woodworker.” Woodwork, Winter 2010, pp. 64-68 note: We would like to thank Mr. Norm Sartorius and the Emil Milan Research Project for their assistance in the cataloguing of this lot. This lot is set to be included in a forthcoming monograph on the artist.
$2,000-3,000
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LOT 43
PHILLIP LLOYD POWELL (american, 1919-2008) WALNUT DINING TABLE, NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA, EARLY 1950s H: 28 3/4, W: 31, D: 77 3/4 in. (closed), W: 53 1/2 in. (leaves extended) provenance: Property from a Private Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Collection Acquired directly from the artist, early 1950s
$2,000-3,000
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LOT 44
GEORGES JOUVE (french, 1910-1964) OISEAU, FRANCE, CIRCA 1950 Glazed ceramic and iron. Signed with artist’s cypher. H: 14 1/2, W: 6 3/4, D: 9 in. provenance: Descended in a Philadelphia Family Collection literature: Michel Faré, Georges Jouve, Paris, 1965, pp. 19 and 69 (for period photographs of the model) Galerie Jousse Entreprise, Georges Jouve, Paris, 2006, p. 285 (for period photograph of the model as exhibited at Galerie La Demeure, Paris, 1959)
$3,000-5,000
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LOT 45
GEORGES JOUVE (french, 1910-1964) OISEAU, FRANCE, CIRCA 1950 Glazed ceramic and iron. Signed with artist’s cypher. H: 14 1/2, W: 7, D: 11 in. provenance: Descended in a Philadelphia Family Collection literature: Galerie Jousse Entreprise, Georges Jouve, Paris, 2006, p. 308 (for an artist sketch of this model)
$3,000-5,000
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LOT 46
HANS WEGNER (danish, 1914-2007) PAPA BEAR CHAIR AND OTTOMAN, A.P. STOLEN, DENMARK, 1950 Teak and wool. Chair and ottoman branded: “Made in Denmark, Designer: Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen Copenhagen” H: 39, W: 35, D: 36 in. (chair), H: 16, W: 27 1/2, D: 16 in. (ottoman) provenance: Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection
$5,000-7,000
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LOT 47
JANE AND GORDON MARTZ (american, 1929-2007), (american, 1924-2015) PAIR OF TABLE LAMPS, MODEL W2-28, MARSHALL STUDIOS, INDIANA, CIRCA 1960 Teak and glazed ceramic tile. H: 37, Dia: 18 in. provenance: Property from a Private Philadelphia Collection literature: Marshall Studios, INC., Lamp Catalogue No. 17, p. 44 (for an illustration of the model)
$2,000-3,000
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LOT 48
PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE (american, 1907-1987), (american, b. 1937) “CHAN” COFFEE TABLE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1965 Patinated bronze and pewter. Etched signature: “Philip + Kelvin LaVerne”. Applied paper gallery label. H: 17 1/2, Dia: 47 1/4 in. provenance: Property from a Main Line, Philadelphia Estate
$3,500-5,500
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LOT 49
PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE (american, 1907-1987), (american, b. 1937) PAIR OF “ZODIAC” TABLES, NEW YORK, 1960s Patinated bronze. Each with etched signature: “Philip Kelvin LaVerne”. H: 17, W: 36, D: 24 in. provenance: Property from a Private New Jersey Collection
$4,000-6,000
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LOT 50
GUIDO GAMBONE (italian, 1909-1969) ‘NIGHT RIDER’ GLAZED CERAMIC CHARGER, ITALY, 1950s Signed: “Gambone” with donkey mark. H: 9 1/2, W: 14 1/2, D: 1 1/2 in. provenance: Descended in a Philadelphia Family Collection
$2,000-3,000
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TERMS & CONDITIONS All property offered and sold (“property”) through Samuel T. Freeman & Co, (“Freeman’s”) shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. 1 Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s as agent for the Consignor. 2 Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale. 3 Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property. Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”. Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property. 4 Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer. 5 Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots. 6 The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re- offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects. 7 If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale. 8 Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may require. 9 No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of 1% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman’s by the buyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5% of the total purchase price per month for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing,
the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale. In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’s possession, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code. 10 Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest. 11 No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose. 12 Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid. 13 A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $200,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $200,001 through $3,000,000, and 12% thereafter. 14 Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state. 15 Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer, arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier is recommended by Freeman’s. Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer. 16 In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid. 17 No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion. 18 These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s, the Consignor’s and Freeman’s rights under these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BUYERS Registration All potential buyers must register for the sale prior to placing a bid. Registration information may be submitted in person at our reception desk, by fax or through our website at www.freemansauction.com. We will require proof of identification and residence and may require a credit card and/or a bank reference. By registering for the sale, the buyer acknowledges that he or she has read, understood and accepted Freeman’s Terms and Conditions of Sale. Buyer’s Premium A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $200,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $200,001 through $3,000,000, and 12% thereafter. Sales Tax All items in the catalogue are subject to the 8% Pennsylvania and Philadelphia sales tax. Dealers purchasing for resale must register their tax numbers on current PA forms. Forms should be submitted to our Client Services office on the second floor. Catalogue Descriptions All item descriptions, dimensions and estimates are provided for guidance only. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inspect all lots prior to bidding to ensure that the condition is to their satisfaction. If potential buyers are unable to inspect lots in person, our specialists will be happy to prepare detailed Condition Reports on individual lots as quickly as possible. These are for guidance only, and all lots will be sold “as is” as per our Terms and Conditions of Sale. Bidding At the sale Registered bidders will be assigned a bidder number and given a paddle for use at the sale. Once the first bid has been placed, the auctioneer asks for higher bids in increments determined by the auctioneer. To place your bid, simply raise your paddle until the auctioneer acknowledges you. The auctioneer will not mistake a random gesture for a bid. By phone A limited number of telephone lines are available for bidding by phone through a Freeman’s representative. Phone lines must be reserved in advance. Requests must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the sale.
On the internet A fully-illustrated catalogue is available on-line at www.freemansauction.com. Registered bidders may leave absentee bids through the website and will receive email confirmation of their bid. Freeman’s is not responsible for errors or failure to execute bids. Payment Payment is due within ten (10) working days of the sale. Lots purchased will not be released until we have received full payment. Payment may be made in cash, by check, money order, or debit card. Payments by check must clear the bank before goods will be released. Removal of Purchases Deliveries will not be made during the time of the sale unless otherwise indicated by the auctioneer. All items must be paid for and removed within ten (10) working days of the sale. Purchases not so removed may be turned over to a licensed warehouse at the expense and risk of the purchaser. Shipping and Packing Responsibility for packing, shipping and insurance shall be exclusively that of the purchaser. Upon request, Freeman’s will provide the purchaser with names of professional packers and shippers known to us. Endangered Species Lots marked * are manufactured in whole or in part of restricted materials that may include tortoiseshell, ivory, mother-of-pearl, coral, rhinoceros horn, whalebone or marine ivory. Such materials may require specific licenses, certificates, or CITES documentation for import, export, moving between states in the U.S., or resale. Obtaining these documents may require scientific, laboratory or other expert analysis, in order to establish which species or genus the material came from. Freeman’s is unable to provide this information, and the obligation is on the purchaser of a lot containing any of these materials to ensure that they are able to obtain all the necessary or required documents should they need to, prior to bidding on the lot. If proper documentation or licenses etc. cannot be obtained for a purchased lot, the purchaser will still be required to make an on time payment for the lot as per our standard terms and conditions. Freeman’s cataloguing of the lots marked with this symbol * represents the best of our opinion, and the absence of this symbol from any lot description does not form a warranty that the lot will be free from any licensing or certification restrictions.
In writing Bid forms are available in the sale room and at the back of the catalogue. These should be submitted in person, by mail or by fax no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start of the sale. The auctioneer will bid on your behalf up to the limit.
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DIRECTORY Officers
Specialist Departments
Representatives
Samuel M. Freeman II Chairman
20th Century Design Tim Andreadis tandreadis@freemansauction.com
New England Kelly Wright kwright@freemansauction.com
Alasdair Nichol Vice Chairman Margaret D. Freeman Vice Chairman Paul S. Roberts President
American Art & Pennsylvania Impressionists Alasdair Nichol anichol@freemansauction.com
Hanna Dougher Chief Operating Officer
American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts Lynda Cain lcain@freemansauction.com
Departments
Asian Arts Richard A. Cervantes rcervantes@freemansauction.com
Appraisals Amy Parenti aparenti@freemansauction.com
Books, Maps & Manuscripts Benjamin Truesdale btruesdale@freemansauction.com
Business Development Thomas B. McCabe IV tmccabe@freemansauction.com
British & European Furniture & Decorative Arts Nicholas B. A. Nicholson nnicholson@freemansauction.com
Client Services Mary Maguire Carroll mmaguire@freemansauction.com Finance Whitney Long wlong@freemansauction.com Marketing & Communications Susannah McGovern smcgovern@freemansauction.com Museum Services Thomas B. McCabe IV tmccabe@freemansauction.com Photography Thomas Clark tclark@freemansauction.com Shipping & Receiving Stephanie Parker sparker@freemansauction.com Trust & Estates Amy Parenti aparenti@freemansauction.com
European Art & Old Masters David M. Weiss dweiss@freemansauction.com Jewelry & Watches Virginia Salem, GIA GG vsalem@freemansauction.com Modern & Contemporary Art Dunham Townend dtownend@freemansauction.com Musical Instruments Frederick Oster foster@freemansauction.com Oriental Rugs & Carpets Michael Farmer mfarmer@freemansauction.com Prints Anne Henry ahenry@freemansauction.com Silver & Objets de Vertu Nicholas B. A. Nicholson nnicholson@freemansauction.com
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Mid-Atlantic Matthew Wilcox mwilcox@freemansauction.com Southeast Colin Clarke cclarke@freemansauction.com West Coast Michael Larsen mlarsen@freemansauction.com Main Line Thomas McCabe tmccabe@freemansauction.com
Modern & Contemporary Art Auction 12/06/16
HARRY BERTOIA (american, 1915-1978) TREE (ABSTRACT FORM) Stainless steel spray sculpture on steel base. $18,000-25,000 SEA ANEMONE Bronze welded branches and stem on bronze base. $50,000-80,000 UNTITLED (SONAMBIENT) Beryllium copper silvered to brass base. $18,000-25,000
Dunham Townend | 267.414.1221 dtownend@freemansauction.com
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CRAFT + DESIGN March 2017 Now Inviting Consignments
Tim Andreadis | 267.414.1215 tandreadis@freemansauction.com
WHARTON ESHERICK (1887-1970) WALL RACK WITH TWO BOWLS AND UTENSILS, 1946-1960 Walnut, maple and dogwood Sold for $25,000
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