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5614
1950s or earlier

characterized by its simplified, geometric forms, elongated facial features, and mask-like appearance it features stylized marquis-shaped eyes, a prominent nose forming a blade-like shape, and a small mouth, all over a long, cylindrical neck and square plinth; finely carved and finished from a block of rosso allicante marble; overall even wear with chipping to base  

Height: 
37.5"
Width: 
10"
Depth: 
10"
$5,600
Available
5613
1950s

the mid-century Murano chandelier of shimmering clear glass having a central glass post supporting a ribbed canopy; all over a scalloped bowl ending in a floral pendant; the bowl emanating three downward-facing ribbed conical shades fitted with standard sockets; featuring three large sunflower stems, three floral stems and three curved leaves; excellent condition with no chips or cracks; no missing elements; professionally rewired

Diameter: 
24"
Drop: 
32"
$14,500
Available
5612
1950s

of classic Robsjohn-Gibbings design with its iconic profile featuring a framed upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by open work arms; all raised on subtly flared supports; warm patina to well-figured walnut frame; professionally refinished; good sturdy condition; in need of reupholstering.

Height: 
32.25"
Seat height: 
16"
Width: 
25.5"
Depth: 
33.25"
$7,800
Available
60574
1940s/50s

of heroic scale, the large stainless steel cabinet with adjustable steel shelves consisting of three cabinets fitted with two-glazed hinged doors resting on a custom made riser/stand supported on six short quadrangular legs; Provenance: US Naval Base, Norfolk, VA; good vintage condition with overall even wear and rubbing

Height: 
91" (8' 7")
Width: 
144" (12')
Depth: 
20"
$22,000
Available
5607
1950s

attributed to Warren Kessler Lamps, New York est. 1939; each hand-blown columnar lamp of baluster-form with reeded shaft above a bulbous mid-section over a cylindrical pedestal and splayed foot; all resting on a gold painted metal base; each in a soft butterscotch cased-glass; height: 18.5" (top of glass); good condition with no chips or cracks; professionally rewired  

Height: 
18.5" (top of glass) 29.5" (top of shade)
Diameter: 
5.75"
$3,650
Available
5605
1950s

this classic designed Murano glass chandelier with inverted balsuster-form central support with flared canopy all above a glass bowl emanating five tall rosette and foliate stems interspersed with five low down-scrolled leaves; fitted with five deeply scrolled candle arms supporting scalloped bobeches with foliate edging; good vintage condition; one tall leaf re-glued; one replaced lower leaf; professionally cleaned and rewired

Diameter: 
24"
Drop: 
24"
$8,500
Available
5604
1950s

of sleek mid-century design with an elegant profile, James Mont's King Cole chair was deigned for one of his most notable commissions, the King Cole Penthouse in Miami; having a beech bentwood openwork barrel back with sloping arms all above a saddle seat and conforming apron; raised on tapering turned supports; professionally restored and structurally sound; refinished and reupholstered in black leather

Height: 
29"
Seat height: 
15.5" arm: 24.5"
Width: 
22.75
Depth: 
24"
$4,650
Available
5584
1950s

the handsome credenza by John Stuart with its simple, straightforward design constructed of richly-patinated and well-figured tiger mahogany; the rectangular top above a conforming body fitted with three doors faced with beautiful bookmatch veneer; all raised on tapering quadrangular supports; good vintage condition with small areas of replaced veneer; professionally refinished.

Height: 
34"
Width: 
60"
Depth: 
19"
$12,250
Available
5597
1950s

Fred Pye (b. 1882 England d. 1964 Ogunquit, ME) Oil on canvas; large and dramatic rocky seascape painting depicting a rocky shore (most likely Ogunquit, ME) with crashing and cresting waves under a partly sunny sky with billowing clouds; signed lower right; good condition with some craquelure in upper right portion of sky; relined; within the original white-washed and gilt wooden frame with beige linen slip. 

Height: 
29" x 35" (sight)
Width: 
34" x 44" (framed)
Depth: 
2.5"
$4,850
Available
5593
1940s/50s

a serene impressionistic sunlit scene of a couple in the foreground seated in a gondola facing the viewer with a typically-dressed gondolier standing at the stern; with the towering St. Mark's Campanile and striking Basilica softly lit in the background; signed lower right; site dimensions: 11.5" x 11.5", overall dimensions: 16.5" x 16.5"; Raul Jose Mina Mora (Minamora) was born in Santa Ana, El Salvador in 1915, the son of a wealthy coffee plantation owner. Minamora came to San Francisco in 1924 where he studied at the California School of Fine Arts (San Francisco).

Height: 
site: 11.5" x 11.5"
Width: 
overall: 16.5" x 16.5"
Depth: 
1.5"
$2,750

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