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Antiques & Collectables

Images Description Added Period Price
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3 Original Grace Turnbull Plaster Plaques Used for Juried Show For Maryland Medals 12” circa 1950’s
3 Original Grace Turnbull Plaster Plaques Used for Juried Show For Maryland Medals 12” circa 1950’s
ArtHistorical Memorabilia

Grace Turnbull was one of the top Artist to come out of Maryland Instituted of Art and was considered " a member of the first generation of women artists to achieve recognition in the art field". Her work went from the the 20's and continued to the 50's doing more political minded items. Here she designed and cast three plaster medallions, all three mounted onto board and labeled on the back. Go from Left to Right: 1. Maryland Conservation Association 2. Maryland Conservation Association for Outstanding Achievement 3. Maryland Conservation Association for Outstanding Achievement All three have the labeled on the back with removal instructions and also artist statements about the piece. One has the label for the juried show and gives a date of execution of 1950. Each plaque is 14" x 14 1/2" wood with a 12" diam plaster medal. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me. I will be posting more information about Grace Turnbull and these pieces on the site's home page, please watch for this. Please note: These pieces are large and will have to be shipped seperate to insure safe delivery. Please contact me for a shipping quote.

05/19/10 Mid-century Sold for:
$950.00
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PHILIP KAPPEL(1901-1981) Colored Lithograph Listed Connecticut Artist, Penciled Signed Lower Right
PHILIP KAPPEL(1901-1981) Colored Lithograph Listed Connecticut Artist, Penciled Signed Lower Right
Art

A Penciled Signed Philip Kappel Lithograph of Lake at Dusk. Philip Kappel, known for his Maritime Art shows an almost Arts and Crafts style and or a Japanese Woodblock Technique in this tranquil scene at dusk. The lithograph is signed in pencil lower right. The image size is almost an 8” x 10”. The Frame is approx. 13” x 15” Bigrpahical information: Philip Kappel — painter, illustrator, printer, writer, and lecturer — was born on February 10, 1901 in Hartford, CT and died in 1981. Kappel is best remembered for his landscapes, portraits, figures, marine, lithography, and etching. He held a teaching position with H. B. Snell, Boothbay, ME Studios, 1923 and 1924. If you have any questions or need additional photographs, please contact me. Please note: the art was photographed behind glass; if you want more photos without glass I will do this.

05/16/10 Mid-century Sold for:
$175.00
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A 6 x8 Wool Charles Voysey design Rug Liberty and Co. Rug Circa 1990’s
A 6 x8 Wool Charles Voysey design Rug Liberty and Co. Rug Circa 1990’s
Arts and Crafts

Charles Voysey Design Rug purchased in the 1990's, approx 6' x 8'. This wool rug designed by Charles Voysey is an exquisite piece, the original was done by Donegel co. This fine replica is made with the style and precisions of the originals. Please email with questions or if you need additional photographs.

05/09/10 Mid-century Sold for:
$1300.00
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Vintage Leather Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chair Argentina Leather
Vintage Leather Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chair Argentina Leather
Mid Century Design

The Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chair is one of the most iconic images of Modern Design The cushions are marked Made in Argentina and are made of supple leather. Lights scuffs and wear consistent with the age. The frame is stamped marked on the front left, "industria argentina ". The frame measures 29" high x 33 1/4" deep x 29 1/2" wide. Please note that one bolt is missing from the back side. This does not affect the strength or stability of the chair. The leather straps are strong and supportive. This chair is ready to go into your house.

04/23/10 Mid-century Sold for:
$500.00
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Pair Kai Kristiansen Arm Chairs
Pair Kai Kristiansen Arm Chairs
Mid Century Design

The 2 teak Kia Kristiansen chairs are the iconic armchairs with swivel back pad. The joints and Naugahyde fabric is in very good shape, there is a small tear on one chair, approx. 1” long. The chairs are marked Made in Denmark The chairs measure approx. 21” arm to arm 29” high 17 1/4” high seat x 16 1/2” deep.

03/12/10 Mid-century Sold for:
$ 500.00
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A Sperm Whale Tooth with Mid Century Design Scrimshawed in Modernist Style of Miro or Klee
A Sperm Whale Tooth with Mid Century Design Scrimshawed in Modernist Style of Miro or Klee
Mid Century Design

An original Sperm Whale tooth scrimshawed with a modernist style of Miro, Klee and or other master of the early 20th century art. I have to say I have never seen such a unique piece of scrimshaw. The tooth is approx. 4 1/8" tall x 1 3/4" wide at the base. The wood stand is marked on the bottom, Alan Shapiro is approx. 2 1/2" at the widest point (the bottom) and is 2 1/8" high. The total height of the tooth and the stand is 6 1/4".

02/06/10 Mid-century Sold for:
$475.00
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Roger Bezombes (1913-1994) Air France Soleil Serigraph 3D Collage Poster Published by Mourlot Paris
Roger Bezombes (1913-1994) Air France Soleil Serigraph 3D Collage Poster Published by Mourlot Paris
Art

Roger Bezombes (1913-1994) "Air France Soleil" Serigraph 3D Collage Poster published by Mourlot Paris, circa 1980. The poster was commissioned by Air France and measures approx. 39 1/8" x 23 5/8". The poster has some minor abrasions and some soiling to paper, please see photos for a visual description. Roger Bezombes was an artist of great talent, winning awards, multiple Gallery shows and commissions . A student of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, his art used rich saturated bold colors which can be seen in this wonderful poster from circa 1980.

01/15/10 Mid-century Sold for:
$375.00
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11 Vintage Fritz Nagel (German Designer) Stacking Candlesticks circa 1960’s Chrome
11 Vintage Fritz Nagel (German Designer) Stacking Candlesticks circa 1960’s Chrome
Mid Century Design

11 Vintage Fritz Nagel stacking candlesticks, circa 1960's in Chrome. Each piece is approx. 2 1/4" tall x 3 1/4" wide.

01/05/10 Mid-century Sold for:
$225.00
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Full Signature Mona Morales-Schildt (1908-1999) Ventana Vase for Koasta Circa 1960
Full Signature Mona Morales-Schildt (1908-1999) Ventana Vase for Koasta Circa 1960
Mid Century Design

A full signature Mona Morales-Schildt (1908-1999) Ventana Vase for Koasta in perfect condition. Rich dark colored glass in cased in clear glass done by Mona Morales-Schildt at the height of her creative design. The Vase stands 6" high.

01/04/10 Mid-century Sold for:
$495.00
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A Overman Sweden Side Chair Scandinavian Design Pod Chair circa 1960’s
A Overman Sweden Side Chair Scandinavian Design Pod Chair circa 1960’s
Mid Century Design

Overman AB of Sweden made some of very cool early 1960's Pod Chairs. This chair has the aluminum legs with black pad feet which is the earlier models. This is not a new chair, but an original as you can see from the label. The black Naugahyde is in near perfect shape except for a small snag on left side (looking at the chair). The aluminum is not rusted but does have some very minor surface scuffs to the metal. The Chair measures approx. 33" wide x 26 1/2" tall x 26 1/2" deep. If you have any questions or need additional information, please fee free to email me.

12/29/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$425.00 SALE PRICE $325.00
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An Amazing Large Lithograph by Joan Miro from 1952 Derrière le Miroir titled On Four Walls
An Amazing Large Lithograph by Joan Miro from 1952 Derrière le Miroir titled On Four Walls
Art

A bold and very nice Joan Miro Lithograph after the 1951 painting, On Four Walls. This large Lithograph published by Galerie Maeght's Derrière le Miroir 1952 art review magazine is a licensed edition. Miro worked closely with the publishing of this image of this wall painting originally for the Harvard University Graduate School. The image is approx. 10" x 31 1/4" and is still strong and bold colors. The total edition is about 1200.

12/26/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$$650.00 SOLD
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Verner Panton “Flowerpot” lamp, Wall Mounted Arc Lamp
Verner Panton “Flowerpot” lamp, Wall Mounted Arc Lamp
LightingMid Century Design

Verner Panton “Flowerpot” lamp, wall mounted form with arcing support and round shade with diffuser in Black lacquered finish, swivels, cord adjusts to lengthen or shorten shade height, original finish.

12/16/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$300.00
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Marked WMF Ikora Brass and Enameled Nickel Art Deco Inspired Design Wall Plate
Marked WMF Ikora Brass and Enameled Nickel Art Deco Inspired Design Wall Plate
Mid Century Design

Art Deco Marked WMF IKora Brass with Nickel Enamel Wall Plate. The Plate is approx 10" diam. A wonderful piece with the Japanese Influence and Art Deco Design.

12/10/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$135.00 HOLD
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Native American Ben Begaye ( Ben Begay ) Navajo Silver Cuff Indian Bracelet Stamped Signed BB
Native American Ben Begaye ( Ben Begay ) Navajo Silver Cuff Indian Bracelet Stamped Signed BB
Jewlery

A true Navajo Silversmith, Ben Bengaye also known as Ben Bengay stamped signed BB Sterling with Feather mark under initials. This is a remarkable Bracelet Cuff with a nice piece of turquoise. The silver is not a molded, but carved and cut silver. This is a vintage piece that had care and precisions of his early works. The bracelet is approx 2 3/4" wide.

11/13/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$375.00
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Ruth Schloss Oil on Baord Titled “Two Sisters”
Ruth Schloss Oil on Baord Titled “Two Sisters”
Art

Ruth Schloss oil on board in original frame. Signed lower right with original Safrai Gallery label on back.

10/19/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$ SOLD
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1978 Curtis Jere Aluminum Crane Sculpture Signed and Dated
1978 Curtis Jere Aluminum Crane Sculpture Signed and Dated
Art

Signed Curtis Jere 1978 Aluminum Crane. A remarkable piece by the pair of designers, Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, who worked and marketed between 1963 and 1972 through the company Artisan House.

10/04/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$995.00 HOLD
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A Pair of Madison Mitchell Pintails Decoys Male and Female circa 1970.
A Pair of Madison Mitchell Pintails Decoys Male and Female circa 1970.
Antique Accessories

A perfect pair of Madison Mitchell Pintail decoys circa 1970. The mail is approx 20" long and the female is 17" long.

08/23/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$ 450.00
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Exceptional Tall Lava Glaze Pottery Lamp circa 1960’s
Exceptional Tall Lava Glaze Pottery Lamp circa 1960’s
LightingMid Century Design

A very styled Lava glaze Pottery lamp base tall, approx. 18 1/2" high.

08/23/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$195.00
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Russian Constructivist Style and Design Folding Chair circa 1960’s Attrib. to Andreas Hansen
Russian Constructivist Style and Design Folding Chair circa 1960’s Attrib. to Andreas Hansen
Mid Century Design

A piece that deserves the attention of Russian Constructivist, Art Deco, and Mid Century design enthusiast.

08/23/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$300.00
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Biomorphic Wood Sculpure Signed M. Muller European Artist
Biomorphic Wood Sculpure Signed M. Muller European Artist
Art

A fantastic Biomorphic wood Sculpture signed "M. Muller" approx. 6" wide x 17 1/2" high.

07/31/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$225.00
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20th  Century Artist Elisabeth Baillon Colored Embroidered of Religious Figure
20th Century Artist Elisabeth Baillon Colored Embroidered of Religious Figure
Art

A great embroidered piece by the French artist, Elisabeth Baillon mounted, approx. 37" x 16".

05/13/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$ SOLD
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David Breeden Biscuit Run Studio Virginia Soap Stone Sculpture Cubist Style Faces
David Breeden Biscuit Run Studio Virginia Soap Stone Sculpture Cubist Style Faces
Mid Century Design

Signed David Breeden Biscuit Run Studio Cubist Style sculpture.

05/10/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$ No longer Available
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Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Furniture Desk 2 Drawers
Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Furniture Desk 2 Drawers
Mid Century Design

A very nice Paul McCobb Planner Group Winchendon Furniture desk with 2 drawers on the left side. Fantastic finish and great original Tag in drawer.

04/29/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$0.00
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Picasso Plant with bullflies ( Plante aux Torritos ) Lithograph #163/200
Picasso Plant with bullflies ( Plante aux Torritos ) Lithograph #163/200
Art

A Picasso lithograph limited number 163 out of an edition of 200 on heavy paper. This edition is numbered in pencil on lower right and has the water mark at top, "Ceci est une reproduction". The title in English is Plant with Bullflies or "Plante aux Torritos"

04/28/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$ SOLD
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Hal Frater Oil on Board signed and Dated
Hal Frater Oil on Board signed and Dated
Art

This is a signed Hal Frater oil painting on board dated 1962. The title is on the back, "Head of Toby". The painting is signed on the top right, "Hal Frater 62".

04/23/09 Mid-century Sold for:
no record
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1950’s Modernist Betty Cooke Ring Authenticated and Rare
1950’s Modernist Betty Cooke Ring Authenticated and Rare
Jewlery

This is one of Betty Cooke's early pieces. It is unsigned but Betty Cooke has identified the ring as hers and remembers the piece well. This is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Art from one of the most well know Modernest Jewelery Designer.

04/19/09 Mid-century Sold for:
$195.00