A 20th Century Art and Design sale takes place on Tuesday 26th September 2023 at 4pm. It’s being held by Gildings Auctioneers who are based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
There’s so much on offer that we simply love; mid-century modern items and contemporary art by a couple of my favourite female linocut artists – Angie Lewin and Angela Harding. My favourite item though – although I’ve never smoked – is a cute, metalwork ashtray in the shape of a bird produced by Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien in Austria.
The auction house’s buyer’s premium is 24% inc. VAT (with a minimum charge of £8) on top of the hammer price of each lot.
Designed in the form of a bird with a triangular body, the tail forming the cigarette rest, stamped ‘Handmade HAGENAUER WIEN’, ‘Made in Austria, with wHw logo, width 14,5cm, height 13cm.
Estimate: £80 – £120
An original spray-painted and lacquered cabinet, fitted with cupboard above two drawers, the front painted with an iconic image of Boris Karloff as Frankenstein’s monster, with lace and cracked line design to top and sides, signed and dated 2014, width 81cm, depth 50cm, height 115cm. Acquired 2019 from Linda Karslake Paint Studio, Selby.
Estimate: £300 – £500
We’ve featured the work of René Lalique on a few occasions here on the blog. However, the Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique (René’s granddaughter) must be the largest, single-owner selection and the highest quality examples of his works we’ve ever seen!
272 lots are available; jewellery, drinkware, serveware, furniture, desk accessories etc. will be sold on Sunday 10th Sep 2023, 2pm EDT.
The upcoming auction of Marie-Claude Lalique, granddaughter of renowned glass artist Rene Lalique, is set to be a momentous event, featuring over 250 Lalique items encompassing vases, bowls, perfume bottles, furniture, figurines, and more. This exceptional assembly pays homage to Lalique’s legacy, showcasing the seamless fusion of artistry and functionality that characterizes their style.
The sale takes place in Florida via the Lion and Unicorn saleroom; therefore, estimates are in US dollars. International shipping is possible – so bidding isn’t a problem if you’re based elsewhere! There’s a buyer’s premium (inc. VAT/sales tax) of 25% on top of the final hammer price.
Bracelet with five crystal cabochons and a fold-over clasp. Lalique France stamped inside and on the clasp. Dimensions: 7.5″L x 1″W
Estimate: $200 – $800
A fogged crystal perfume bottle made to resemble a cactus with black points for the cactus spikes. Signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 3.25″L x 3.25″W x 4″H
Estimate: $10 – $200
A clear bottle with reliefs of nude dancers on frosted center panel on both the front and back. Includes frosted stopper. Lalique France etched on the base. Dimensions: 3.5″L x 2″W x 7.74″H
Estimate: $200 – $800
Astonishing four curved frosted glass panels delicately embossed with an art deco style of leopards in the forest. The panels are mounted into the chrome base and secured by channels. Signed Lalique France. Issued: c. 1990
Estimate: $8,000 – $20,000
Rare, one-of-a-kind, handmade by Marie-Claude Lalique. Wood frame with bronze hardware. The mixed media design of relief glass flowers and branches with dominate colors of black, silver, and gold was used. Signature painted lower right panel MC Lalique. Artist: Marie-Claude Lalique (French, 1935-2003)
Estimate: $15,000 – $22,000
A heavily molded plaque of a woman’s face with pearl decoration in contrasting frosted and clear glass. This is an original Lalique glass plaque exclusively designed and created by Rene Lalique. This plaque is attributed to the original Cote D’Azur Pullman Express, A deluxe train which ran from December 9, 1929, Until May circa 1932. The design elements, glassware and interior design elements for the train’s restaurant cars were provided by Lalique. Lalique’s founder, René Lalique, was commissioned to create decorative panels, lighting fixtures, and glassware for the train, which was renowned for its opulence and extravagance. These pieces are highly coveted by collectors and are considered to be valuable artifacts of the train’s history. Dimensions: 13″L x 13″W x 1.5″H
Estimate: $5,000 – $8,000
This Lalique sculpture of an Eagle Head, known as Tête d’Aigle, is a stunning piece of art that was originally designed as a car radiator cap, this sculpture features a combination of frosted and clear crystal. Signed Lalique France. Dimensions: 5.5″L x 3″W x 4.5″H
Estimate: $200 – $800
Victoire is a story of peace, created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the November 11th, 1918, armistice of World War I. The suggestion of speed and movement is evident in Victoire’s beautiful face. The artistic combination of satin-finish, clear crystal and light bring Victoire to life. Signed Lalique, France. Dimensions: 10″L x 3.25″W x 5.5″H
Estimate: $10 – $200
A display case made of acrylic ad metal accents and a white base that displays 23 Lalique crystal fish of various colors. Includes interior stands to hold fish figurines. Lalique backstamp on the metal frame. Each fish signed Lalique France. Each fish measures: 2″L x 1″W x 1.75″H. Dimensions: 16″L x 8″W x 12.5″H
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
This square ashtray or small dish from has a visually appealing design, featuring a clear crystal adorned with a textured Chevron pattern. Signed Lalique, France. Dimensions: 6.25″L x 4.5″W x 2″H
Estimate: $10 – $200
Staggering decanter with stopper decorated with frosted raised women. Marked Lalique France to bottom. Dimensions: 5.25″L x 4″W x 10″H
Estimate: $200 – $800
Elegant frosted and clear crystal cocktail stirrers in a pleasant design, 4.5″L. Glass is 3″H x 2.25″dia. Lalique France etched mark. Issued: c. 1968
Estimate: $10 – $200
Discontinued pattern. Elegant and lightweight porcelain breakfast service set. Design features a cerulean blue ground with abstract geometric yellow gold and green shapes around edges. Includes coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl, mini tureen, two cups, and two saucers. Lalique Porcelain de Limoges marked to bases. Coffee pot measures 9″L x 4.75″W x 7″H. Issued: 1993-1997
Estimate: $800 – $2,000
An Antiques and Interiors – A Two Day Sale is to be held by Fieldings Auctioneers in Stourbridge, West Midlands. It takes place on 17th & 18th Aug 2023 from 9:30am. A total of 1,023 lots come under the hammer over the two days:
In the main, we’re concentrating on day two and the art glass for sale. In addition to lots containing Whitefriars Glass vases, there’s a large number of original Whitefriars illustrations – rare survivors!
The lot I’d choose to take home? The antique glass bird feeder – it’s exquisite!
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And a prepatory drawing in pencil on paper for Knobbly range vases designed by William Wilson and Harry Dyer, and Ray Annenberg, to include 9842, 9843, 9846, 9609, 9610, 9612, 9608, and 9844, various sizes. (6)
Estimate: £60 -£80
Of compressed ovoid form with tall tapered and flared neck, decorated internally with patchwork coloured squares in cinnamon, green, yellow and opal, all cased in clear, retains original label, signed to base, height 40cm, together with a similar small dish with frilled rim in the same design, diameter 17cm. (2)
Estimate: £70 – £100
Of sleeve form cased in clear crystal over teal and frosted with arched panels to the exterior, height 26cm, together with a Czech pressed glass vase and a blow moulded example with dimple decoration to a graduated blue ground. (3)
Estimate: £80 – £120
Designed by Tamara Aladin, of stepped cylinder form all in a ruby ground cased in clear, together with another cog vase in blue and an Alsterfore vase internally decorated in opal and cased in citron, tallest height 28cm. (3)
Estimate: £60 – £80
To include English cut crystal and Bohemian examples with heavily cut decoration, white metal and silver mounts and large fan form stoppers. (7)
Estimate: £50 – £80
When we lived in Yorkshire, Hartleys Auctioneers and Valuers in Ilkley used to be one of our favourite places to pick up stock – and items for personal use too. They hold a regular fortnightly sale and then, less frequent, antique and ‘finest’ sales. Their upcoming Summer Antiques & Interiors Auction takes place on Wednesday 14th June 2023 from 9.30am.
Hartley’s buyer’s premium currently stands at 20% + VAT. As well as being there on the day, you can phone or email in bids in advance or bid live online at EasyLiveAuction (incurs an extra charge of £3 or 3%) or The Saleroom (incurs an extra 4.95%).
Check Hartley’s website for their recommended shipping companies.
A studio pottery vase of flattened rounded oblong section with small neck, carved with an abstract wood pattern in a streaky brown glaze, seal mark, signed and dated (19)88, 7 1/2″ high (subject to Artists Resale Right)
Estimate: £100 – £200
A tall stoneware sectional Totem lamb (sic) base with six part glazed and unglazed sections, apparently unmarked, 39 3/4″ high excluding fitting (Illustrated) (subject to Artists Resale Right)
Estimate: £250 – £400
c.1800, of barrel form, the central section with six deep “thumb holes” within milled threads, 14″ high, together with a later smaller Daumenglas of barrel form, each side with three faux holes enclosed by applied milled threads, 6″ high (2) (Part Illustrated)
Estimate: £600 – £800
Designed by Roger Tallon, the circular chapter ring with red and white line markings, centre seconds hand and date aperture at 6, in an oblong case with red ball adjuster on original rubber strap
Estimate: £100 – £150
Designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube with tension clamp and hung with a polished smoky quartz square pendant with bar suspension, both stamped and Torun numbered 169 and 132 (Illustrated)
Estimate: £600 – £800
Of D form, collet set with turquoise, malachite and a ruby(?) on an applied filigree work ground, plain backs, the large hoops with loops to attach to smaller ear hoops
Estimate: £400 – £600
Designed for the Festival of Britain 1951, with white enamel metal frame and blue painted bentwood seat, remnant of label to one, 22″ x 15 1/2″ x 31 1/4″ (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT) See Lesley Jackson Modern British Furniture Design Since 1945 (V&A) page 105 plate 110 for a similar design
Estimate: £150 – £250
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