Thursday, December 17, 2015

Exceptionally Rare and Superbly Designed Early 1980´s Lucite Bar Cart with Brass Plated Hardware. Designed in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones or Karl Springer.



This sculptural design is both clever and thoughtful. The top features piercings for glassware and a removable textured lucite tray. The lower section provides ample storage for bottles and bar accessories.
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Mid Century Modern 1960´s to Early 1970´s Space Age Picnic Ball designed by Helen Panton Kartell for Guzzini. Made in Italy.



The iconic ball opens to reveal six large plates, six medium plates, six bowls and a tray with six glasses, salt and pepper shaker, oil and vinegar dispenser and a tooth pic holder. The spherical case doubles as a salad bowl and ice bucket.
Excellent condition.
Rarely used.
$ 145

1970´s Acid Etched and Patinated Brass Console/Sofa Table with a Black Lacquered Surface. Designed by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. Grand Rapids, U.S.A.



Measurements: 62 inches long.
16.5 inches deep. 27.5 inches tall.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Oil On Canvas Nude Male Study Titled: “The Studio” by Leif K. Ostlund (Canadian b. 1958).


Signed lower right and titled verso.
Biography: Born in Prince George, B.C., both Leif´s mother and uncle were accomplished artists who gave him his initial informal training. From there, he attended the Ontario College of Art where he graduated with honours and two scholarships.
Ostlund has an international following with works hanging in several private and corporate collections in Canada, U.S.A. and Europe.

Measurements: 30 inches by 30 inches.

Superb Quality Solid Brass Square Shaped Cocktail Table by Mastercraft. Each corner features a Greek Key design. 1970´s. Made in Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.


Measurements: 39.25 inches square. 
17 inches tall.

Monumental Mid Century Asian Inspired Copper, Brass and Aluminum finished Table Lamp by Mabro Lamp Co. Los Angeles, California. (1950-60).


The dynamic history of this company spans from shortly after WWII to 1990. Mabro sold much of their product through Interior Designers and only the most upscale furniture showrooms.
Many of their creations were custom orders which could take up to 90 days to complete.
Measurements: 45 inches tall to top of finial.

7.5 inches in diameter at its widest point.

Karl Springer Influenced Brass Plated Rectangular Cocktail Table with a Salmon Colored Thick Marble Top. 1980´s.


Measurements: 40 inches long.
28 inches deep.
21.75 inches tall.

1960´s to Early 1970´s Enamel over Copper Plate by the Internationally Renowned Enamelist, Miguel Pineda. Mexico.

 
Miguel Pineda was born in Mexico City in 1940. He studied under the American enamel artist, Maggie Howe from 1958-60. Along with having exhibited in Mexico, U.S.A. and Spain, he was chosen by the Catholic Church to do several commissions.

Measurements: 10.5 inches in diameter.

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