Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Mid Century Modern (1960s to Early 70s) Space Age Picnic Ball Designed by HELEN PANTON KARTELL for GUZZINI. Made in Italy.

This iconic ball opens to reveal 6 large plates, 6 small plates, 6 bowls, 6 acrylic glasses with a serving tray, salt and pepper shakers, an oil and vinegar dispenser and a toothpick holder. The spherical two part caddy doubles as a salad bowl and ice bucket.
Completely intact and in great condition.
The case measures 10.5 inches (27 cm) cm in diameter by 9 inches (22.8 cm) tall (not including the height of the carrying handle).

Rare Pair of Mid Century (1950s-60s) Enamel Painted Aluminum "Bullet" Wall Lights by Raymond Loewy for Swivelier.The shades swivel and rotate in any direction. All original. Found in New York.

6.8 inches (17.5 cm) long.
3.8 inches (9.9 cm) wide.
3.25 inches (8.3 cm) deep when closed.

Monumental Mid Century (1950s-60s)Solid Brass Moorish Influenced Table Lamp with a substantial Black Lacquered Wood Base. Possibly made by JAMES MONT.

40 inches (101.7 cm) tall overall.
8 inches (20.1 cm) base circumference.

Friday, June 9, 2017

A RARE FIND IN CANADA: Mid Century Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by PETER SUSSMANN. Signed and dated, 1964.

Bio: Sussmann was born in Berlin, 1927.
He and his family immigrated to Argentina in 1938.
Sussmann graduated from Colegio Nacional Manuel Belgrano in 1944.
Exhibitions include: Galeria La Cueva in 1952, and exhibitions in Chile, and Bolivia in 1953-54.

Image size: 33.5 inches (85.1 cm) long by 23.5 inches (59.6 cm).
Frame size: 36.25 inches (91.4 cm) long by 26.25 inches (66.7 cm) wide.

Wednesday, June 7, 2017