Tag: mid-century modern

Auction alert: Modern & 20th Century Arts, Vintage Fashion and Textiles

Vintage Danish handmade wooden rocking horse by Kay Bojesen

Cotswold Auction‘s Modern & 20th Century Arts, Vintage Fashion and Textiles sale takes place
at their Cheltenham branch on Tuesday 9th Aug 2022, from 10am. There are 376 lots – a little bit of everything nice; vintage fashion, art glass, studio ceramics, mid century furniture and a good selection of fine art.

Bid live or leave bids via the Cotswold Auction’s website – Buyer’s premium of 22% +VAT with an online commission of 3%. Alternatively, bid via EasyLiveAuction or The Saleroom – check their websites for online commission charges.

The auctioneer doesn’t provide a packaging or shipping service – however, they recommend delivery companies on their website.

Alfred Daniels - Oil and alkyd on board "The Blue Boat, Hastings"

Lot 45: Alfred Daniels RBA RWA ARCA (1924-2015) Oil and alkyd on board
“The Blue Boat, Hastings”, coastal scene depicting fishermen fixing nets with blue boat in background, signed and dated 1994 lower left, bears Wood Hay Picture Gallery label verso, 54.5cm x 64cm and Wood Hay Picture Gallery Exhibition notes detailing the painting and an Alfred Daniels information pamphlet from Rona Gallery, London
Estimate: £500 – £800

Rosenthal Studio Line vase, bowl and plate

Lot 70: Rosenthal Studio Line
Porcelaine Noire “Goddess” bowl designed by Bjorn Wiinblad (h. 14.5cm, diam. 23.5cm), a Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad studio line vase from “1001 Nights” series (h. 22.5cm) and a Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad studio line dish from the “Aladdin and his Magic Lamp” series (3)
Estimate: £60 – £100

Bitossi Rimini Blu rectangular slab vase by Aldo Londi

Lot 121: Bitossi Rimini Blu rectangular slab vase by Aldo Londi
Signed “Italy” and numbered 727/21 to base (h. 22cm)
Estimate: £30 – £50

Orrefors clear crystal decanter designed by Edward Hald

Lot 132: Orrefors clear crystal decanter designed by Edward Hald
Of shouldered rectangular form with silver collar, signed and no’d to base, retains foil label (h.28.5cm) together with another Orrefors clear crystal decanter designed by Sven Palmqvist, long neck and faceted body, signed and no’d to base.  (h.33.5cm) (2)
Estimate: £50 – £80

V Nason & C. Murano glass model of a bull

Lot 134: V Nason & C. Murano glass model of a bull
In graduated brown colourway (height.14cm, length 23cm)
Estimate: £50 – £80

Mid-century rocket floor lamp

Lot 168: Mid-century rocket floor lamp
Possibly by Novoplast, teak tripod frame with fiberglass shade, 112cm high
Estimate: £50 – £80

Clark Eaton asymmetrical teak framed mirror

Lot 170: Clark Eaton asymmetrical teak framed mirror
Bears label verso, together with a rounded rectangular teak framed mirror (2)
Estimate: £30 – £50

Vintage Danish handmade wooden rocking horse by Kay Bojesen

Lot 176: Vintage Danish handmade wooden rocking horse by Kay Bojesen
1950/60s, stamped to base of seat “Kay Bojesen, Copyright, Denmark”, approx 47cm high (we named him ‘Slipnir, the name of Odin’s horse!)
Estimate: £200 – £400

Mary Quant orange wool mini dress

Lot 299: Mary Quant orange wool mini dress
Breast pocket, belt with circular buckle, full length sleeves, labelled Mary Quant’s Ginger Group, made in England, back zip fastening, one belt loop unstitched, invisible repair on the back close to the zip, a small hole to left shoulder and a little wear to the belt
Estimate: £80 – £120

French 1920's museum quality black net flapper dress

Lot 337: French 1920s museum quality black net flapper dress
Embroidered with tiny beads in pink, red, cream and black, with sequin edges sleeveless, no slip, scalloped hem – this dress was originally purchased by the vendor from Antiquarius in the Kings Road, SW3  in 1979 and has been in her collection ever since.
Estimate: £400 – £600

Auction alert: 20th Century and Modern Interior Design

YNGVE EKSTROM for Swedese, Sweden 'Lamino' laminated frame chair & footstool

This week’s featured auction is the 20th Century and Modern Interior Design sale taking place at Burstow & Hewett in Battle, East Sussex. 134 lots will go under the hammer on Thursday 27th January 2022 from 10am.

It’s not very often that I look at an auction catalogue and like so many of the lots. It’s like a mid-century modern lover’s idea of heaven! Quality vintage furniture, art glass and rare fabrics.

Leaving live bids via their website incurs a 24% (inc. VAT) commission fee. You may also bid via Easyliveauction where you’ll pay either a 3.6% (inc. VAT) commission on the hammer price or a £3.00 flat fee. Alternatively, you can bid live on The Saleroom website who charge 6% (inc. VAT). Burstow & Hewett has a handy fee calculator on its website.

B & H is happy to post small items such as jewellery and watches and they recommend a number of other shippers and couriers for larger and more fragile items.

SARAH PETERSON Caithness limited-edition glass sculpture

Lot 1502: SARAH PETERSON, Caithness, a limited edition glass sculpture
Nr 61/100, inscribed to base, height 17cm. Good condition. Inscription reads “Caithness, Scotland, Set Ring 5910? 61/100
Estimate: £30 – £50

ERIC HOGLUND for Ystad, a four branch 1950/60s wrought iron candelabrum

Lot 1503: ERIC HOGLUND for Ystad, a four branch 1950/60s wrought iron candelabrum
Height 33cm. Good condition
Estimate: £150 – £250

JOE COLUMBO for Alessi clock, optic model 02

Lot 1524: JOE COLUMBO for Alessi
Designed 1970, a clock optic model 02. Good condition
Estimate: £50 – £80

YNGVE EKSTROM for Swedese, Sweden 'Lamino' laminated frame chair & footstool

Lot 1548: YNGVE EKSTROM for Swedese, Sweden, a ‘Lamino’ laminated frame chair
With natural lambs wool upholstery and matching ottoman, designed 1956, makers marks on frame, height 102cm
Estimate: £800 – £1,200

6 'Parisienne' pattern dinner plates

Lot 1555: 6 Parisienne pattern dinner plates
Together with 2 smaller plates (8), largest diameter 25.5cm
Estimate: £30 – £50

JOHN AND SYLIVA REID for Stag Furniture 'C' range writing desk

Lot 1559: JOHN AND SYLIVA REID for Stag Furniture, a “C” range desk/dressing table
In oak finish, H75cm, L88cm, D46cm. Some surface wear and watermarks, maker’s label in drawer, no restoration or repairs
Estimate: £80 – £120

JAN JOHANNSEN for Orrefors 'Northern Lights' Ariel glass bowl

Lot 1572: JAN JOHANNSEN for Orrefors, an Ariel glass bowl
“Northern Lights”, designed 1974, signed and numbered 397 E-4, height 12.5cm, diam 17.6cm.
Estimate: £400 – £600

Vintage Ercol dining set

Lot 1623: A 1950/60s ERCOL elm and beech dining set
2 model 376 Latticed Windsor chairs and a square top, model 395, table with shelf under, table h 72cm, top 69cm sq. Table in good condition, chairs in good solid useable condition with multiple surface marks and one crack at back of seat from wood movement.
Estimate: £200 – £300

1950s JESSIE TAIT for Rosebank Furniture 'Toadstools' fabric

Lot 1631: JESSIE TAIT for Rosebank Furniture, a 1950s design ‘Toadstools’ unused fabric panel
In two pieces, overall panel size 124 x 90cm. Smallest piece, 51 x 52cm, is a cut out of the original panel. Good unused condition.
Estimate: £300 – £500

LUCIENNE DAY for Heals 'High Noon' fabric

Lot 1632: LUCIENNE DAY for Heals, a ‘High Noon’ curtain panel
Marked on selvedge, 200 x 112cm
Estimate: £100 – £150

MARCO ZANINI for Bitossi post-modern coffee set

Lot 1633: MARCO ZANINI for Bitossi, a Post-Modern coffee set
Maker’s labels to bottom on coffee pot and sugar bowl. All pieces have crazing, several chips to lid of coffee pot and cups. No cracks or restoration.
Estimate: £100 – £150

Designer Desire: Kipp Stewart

Montage of Kipp Stewart furniture designs

Kipp Stewart (b. 1928) is an American furniture designer. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he has settled in Carmel, California. Although best known for his furniture, he trained as an architect; he’s responsible for the design of The Ventana Inn in Big Sur.

Since the 1950s, he’s created a huge number of furniture designs; mainly for Calvin Furniture Co., Directional, Drexel Furniture Company (for whom Kipp Stewart often collaborated with fellow designer, Stewart MacDougall) and, most recently, Summit Furniture. He has even turned his hand at designing urban park furniture (including a rubbish bin!).

Because of his vast output, there’s often a lot of his furniture on the market – in the USA, at least. Check 1stDibs and Pamono.

Portrait of Kipp Stewartcredit

Additional image credits:
1st Dibs

Auction alert: Winter Antiques & Interiors

RETRO DURON TRETCHIKOFF STYLE CHALK WARE LAMP BASE

This week’s featured auction is the Winter Antiques & Interiors sale at Hartley’s Auctions Ltd. It takes place on Wednesday 1st Dec 2021, from 10am.

When we lived in Yorkshire, Harley’s – located in Ilkley – was one of the auctions we attended frequently. They run a regular collectables sale every fortnight, however, they hold a quarterly antiques & interiors sale. At these special events, they sell higher quality and value items.

They sell a large variety of items – antique furniture, mid century modern furniture, fine art paintings, jewellery, metalware and textiles.

There will be 599 lots coming under the hammer on this occasion. There’ll be a buyer’s premium of 21% (inc. VAT) on top of the cost of the item(s). On the day, live internet bidding will be available on a couple of bidding platforms:

Alternatively, bids can be left on the Hartley’s website up until 8am on the day of sale or bids can be left via telephone on 01943 816363 or emailed to info@hartleysauctions.co.uk

With regards to delivery of won lots:

We are only prepared to pack and post small items of silver and jewellery provided it is within the UK.

They do, however, suggest other alternative delivery companies, including ones that handle large items such as furniture. Simply check their website.

DRESS RING

Lot 256: A DRESS RING
The cushion cut pink tourmaline(?) within a border of small similar stones to gem point set shoulders and a plain 9ct gold shank, size O
Estimate: £350 – £400

LEATHER FIRE BUCKET

Lot 344: A LEATHER FIRE BUCKET
19th century, with copper banding and rivets, painted with an armorial, 11″ high, together with four others, undecorated (5)
Estimate: £300 – £400

ARTS AND CRAFTS COPPER BOX BY JOHN PEARSON

Lot 348: AN ARTS AND CRAFTS COPPER BOX BY JOHN PEARSON
Of plain oblong form, the oak carcass with planished copper veneer and rivetted angles, the hinged cover repousse with the sun, and with large hasp, initialled JP to reverse, 6 3/4″ x 4 3/4″, 3″ high
Estimate: £200 – £300

RETRO DURON TRETCHIKOFF STYLE CHALK WARE LAMP BASE

Lot 362: A RETRO DURON TRETCHIKOFF STYLE CHALK WARE LAMP BASE
Modelled as a Japanese lady with her two hands uplifted, wearing a black kimono, Reg. No. 901009, with hanging loop to neck, 12 1/2″ high
Estimate: £200 – £300

PETER BROOK (1927-2009), White Cottages

Lot 510: PETER BROOK (1927-2009), White Cottages
Oil on canvas, signed and inscribed, Agnews Gallery London label to reverse, 19 3/4″ x 23 3/4″, ebonised frame
Estimate: £4,000 – £4,500

NILS JONSSON FOR HUGO TROEDS A Scandinavian teak sideboard

Lot 566: NILS JONSSON FOR HUGO TROEDS
A Scandinavian teak sideboard, 1960s/70s, of low oblong form, four central drawers with lug handles, the top lined and fitted for cutlery, flanked on either side by a pair of sliding cupboard doors enclosing a maple lined interior with shelving, raised on turned tapering supports, manufacturer’s stamp inside, 86 1/2″ x 17″ x 31″
Estimate: £350 – £550

A TOM SCHNEIDER DNA WHOLE TWIST CHERRYWOOD SHELVING UNIT

Lot 574: A TOM SCHNEIDER DNA WHOLE TWIST CHERRYWOOD SHELVING UNIT
Modern, with six circular shelves, 17″ x 76 1/4″
Estimate: £500 – £800

ERNEST RACE ANTELOPE CHAIR

Lot 589: AN ERNEST RACE ANTELOPE CHAIR
(Festival of Britain 1951), in white painted metal and lime green bentwood seat, 21 1/2″ x 15 1/2″ x 31″
Estimate: £100 – £150