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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne "Chan" Coffee Table, United States, c. 1970, patinated brass and pewter, raised signature, ht. 17 in. (43 cm), wd. 47 1/2 in. (120.5 cm), dp. 23 3/4 in. (60.5 cm).. Sold for US$7,650 inc. premium

Tiffany Studios "Vine Border" Table Lamp, New York, New York, early 20th century, shade marked "Tiffany Studios New York," dia. 16, "Colonial" base with stamped mark "Tiffany Studios New York 534," three pull-chain sockets, total ht. 22 in.Literature: Alistair Duncan, "Tiffany Lamps and Metalwork" (new edition), pp. 120-121.. Sold for US$7,650 inc. premium

Dale Chihuly (b. 1941) Studio Glass "Macchia" Bowl, Seattle, Washington, incised artist's signature and dated 1983, ht. 10 1/2 in. (21 cm), approx. dia. 17 in. (43 cm).. Sold for US$6,120 inc. premium

Tiffany Studios Lamp with Conch Shell Shade, New York, New York, bronze dore base, stamped mark "Tiffany Studios New York," shade natural shell ground to mother-of-pearl layer, single socket, total ht. approx. 14 in. (38 cm).Literature: See Alistair Duncan, "Tiffany Lamps and Metalwork" (new edition), p. 67 for base #322.. Sold for US$5,737.50 inc. premium

Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) Carved Walnut Desk and Armchair, Nancy, France, the desk "Algues" pattern, top with tooled-leather insert, inlaid mark "Majorelle Nancy," ht. 32 in. (82 cm), wd. 61 in. (155 cm), dp. 29 in. (75.5 cm); leather upholstered chair, unmarked, ht. 28 in. (71 cm), seat ht. 18 in. (46 cm), wd. 26 in. (66 cm), dp 24 in. (61 cm).. Sold for US$5,737.50 inc. premium

Pair of Hans Wegner (1914-2007) for Johannes Hansen "The Chair" Armchairs, Copenhagen, Denmark, designed 1949, branded marker's mark and logo, ht. 29 1/2, seat ht. 18 1/2, wd. 24 3/4 in.. Sold for US$4,462.50 inc. premium

After Henri Matisse (France, 1869-1954), "Mimosa" wool tapestry woven by Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Co., New York, 1951, unmarked, but from an edition of 500, ht. 58 3/4, wd. 36 in. (ht. 149 cm, wd. 92 cm), together with a sales booklet.. Sold for US$3,570 inc. premium

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4 — Tiffany Studios Dore Bronze Serving Tray, New York, New York, early 20th century, abalone-inlaid border, stamped mark "Tiffany Studios New York 1730," dia. 12 in.

6 — Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Pulled Feather Vase, New York, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "L.C. Tiffany Favrile 1185 E," ht. 10 1/2 in. (21 cm).

7 — Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Vase, New York, New York, early 20th century, vase with molded chevron decoration and an intaglio butterfly, incised mark, "5575N L.C. Tiffany- Inc. Favrile 1554," ht. 9 3/4 in. (25 cm). Literature: Moise S. Steeg, Jr., "Tiffany Favrile Art Glass," pp. 67 and 81.

8 — Tiffany Studios Gold Favrile Glass Bud Vase, New York, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "X48 L.C.T. Favrile," ht. 4 in. (10 cm).

9 — Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Candle Lamp, New York, New York, early 20th century, base incised mark "L.C.T. Favrile," shade incised mark "L.C.T.," single pull-chain socket, total ht. 12 3/4 in. (32.5 cm).

10 — Tiffany Studios Gold Favrile Glass Vase, New York, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "1060 L.C. Tiffany Favrile X194," ht. 8 in. (20.5 cm).

11 — Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Pulled-feather Trumpet Vase, New York, New York, early 20th century, gilt-bronze base with stamped mark "(partly indistinct) Tiffany Studios New York 1043," monogram on base, glass with incised mark "L.C.T.," total ht. 14 1/2 in. (37 cm).

12 — Handel Desk Lamp, Meriden, Connecticut, c. 1910, patinated bronze, slag glass shade, unmarked, single socket, ht. 13 1/4 in.

13 — Handel Floor Lamp with "Sunset Palm" Shade, Meriden, Connecticut, early 20th century, copper, glass, fabric Handel label, single socket with paddle switch, adjustable height, as shown 45 1/2 in.

15 — Mosaic Glass Shade Table Lamp, early 20th century, possibly Duffner and Kimberly, unmarked, five sockets with pull-chains with acorn ends, four gilt-metal bulb reflectors, shade dia. 24, total ht. 32 in. Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

17 — L.& J.G. Stickley Oak Armchair, Fayetteville, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 38 in. (96.5 cm), wd. 29 3/4 in. (75.5 cm), dp. 27 in. (68.5 cm).Literature: Stephen Gray, ed., "The Mission Furniture of L.& J.G. Stickley," p.54.

18 — Arts and Crafts Oak Settle, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 38 1/2 in.(ht. 98 cm.), wd. 62 in. (wd. 157.5 cm.), dp. 27 3/4 in.(dp.70 cm.).

19 — Victor Durand Art Glass Vase, Vineland, New Jersey, early 20th century, iridescent blue ground with threaded glass decoration, painted mark "Durand 1812-8," ht. 7 1/2 in. (19.5 cm).

20 — Victor Durand Iridescent Gold Glass Vase, Vineland, New Jersey, c. 1925, marked "V Durand 20120 12," ht. 12 in. (31 cm).

21 — Quezal Art Glass Bowl, Queens, New York, early 20th century, maker's mark, dia. 11 3/4 in.

22 — Three-light Lily Table Lamp with Quezal Glass Shades, Queens, New York, early 20th century, green pulled-feather glass shades, marked "Quezal," probably Riviere bronze base, three sockets, total ht. 13 1/2 in. (35 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

23 — Quezal Vase and Kew Blas Tumbler, vase, Queens, New York, early 20th century, marked "Quezal," ht. 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm), dimpled tumbler, Union Glass "Kew Blas," Somerville, Massachusetts, early 20th century, marked "Kew Blas," ht. 4 in. (10 cm).

25 — Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Bud Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "Steuben Aurene 2556," ht. 8 in. (20.5 cm).

27 — Steuben Optic Rib Amethyst Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 6 1/4 in.

28 — Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised marks "aurene 5070," ht. 7 3/4 in. (20 cm). Literature: Paul V. Gardner, "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 275.

32 — Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Trumpet Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark possibly added later, "Steuben Aurene 2909," ht. 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

33 — Steuben Culthra Glass Panel, Corning, New York, early 20th century, by repute from a home in Corning where such panels were used as a door surround, 14 3/4 x 10 in. Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

34 — Steuben Dark Blue Jade Ribbed Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, Fleur-de-lis mark, ht. 5 3/4 in. (ht. 15 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

35 — Steuben Selenium Red Ribbed Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, paper fleur-de-lis label, polished pontil, ht. 4 1/2 (ht. 12 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

36 — Steuben Aurene Glass Slender Double-gourd Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "aurene," ht. 7 1/4 in. Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

38 — Steuben Decorated Gold Aurene Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "aurene 700," ht. 6 1/8 in. (ht. 16 cm).Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 255. Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

40 — Steuben Oriental Poppy Glass Cup, Corning, New York, early 20th century, single loop handle, unmarked, ht. 4 3/4 in. (ht. 12 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

41 — Steuben Jade Green Over Alabaster Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 4 1/2 in. (ht. 11 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

42 — Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, pulled-feather decoration, incised mark "aurene 211l," ht. 4 1/4 in. ( 11 cm).Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 247. Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

43 — Steuben Gold Aurene with Frosting Glass Bowl and Underplate, Corning, New York, early 20th century, both marked "Aurene 171," bowl ht. 2 1/2 in. (ht. 6.5 cm), underplate dia. 6 1/4 in. (dia. 16 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

44 — Steuben Verre de Soie Twist-stem Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 6 1/2 in. (17 cm).Literature: Cf. Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," shape 2713, p. 269. Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

45 — Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Lobed Baluster Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, shape number 161, ht. 7 1/4 in. (ht. 18.5 cm).Literature: Paul V. Gardner, "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 246. Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

46 — Steuben Decorated Gold Aurene Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, illegible marks along foot rim, polished pontil, ht. 6 1/4 in. (16 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

47 — Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, possibly post-production incised mark "Steuben Aurene 3448," ht. 2 1/2 in. (ht. 6. 5 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

48 — Gold Aurene-style Glass Vase, 20th century, incised "Steuben," polished pontil, ht. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm). Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

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4 —
Tiffany Studios Dore Bronze Serving Tray,
New York, New York, early 20th century, abalone-inlaid border, stamped mark "Tiffany Studios New York 1730," dia. 12 in.

6 —
Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Pulled Feather Vase,
New York, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "L.C. Tiffany Favrile 1185 E," ht. 10 1/2 in. (21 cm).

8 —
Tiffany Studios Gold Favrile Glass Bud Vase,
New York, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "X48 L.C.T. Favrile," ht. 4 in. (10 cm).

9 —
Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Candle Lamp,
New York, New York, early 20th century, base incised mark "L.C.T. Favrile," shade incised mark "L.C.T.," single pull-chain socket, total ht. 12 3/4 in. (32.5 cm).

10 —
Tiffany Studios Gold Favrile Glass Vase,
New York, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "1060 L.C. Tiffany Favrile X194," ht. 8 in. (20.5 cm).

11 —
Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Pulled-feather Trumpet Vase,
New York, New York, early 20th century, gilt-bronze base with stamped mark "(partly indistinct) Tiffany Studios New York 1043," monogram on base, glass with incised mark "L.C.T.," total ht. 14 1/2 in. (37 cm).

12 —
Handel Desk Lamp,
Meriden, Connecticut, c. 1910, patinated bronze, slag glass shade, unmarked, single socket, ht. 13 1/4 in.

13 —
Handel Floor Lamp with "Sunset Palm" Shade,
Meriden, Connecticut, early 20th century, copper, glass, fabric Handel label, single socket with paddle switch, adjustable height, as shown 45 1/2 in.

15 —
Mosaic Glass Shade Table Lamp,
early 20th century, possibly Duffner and Kimberly, unmarked, five sockets with pull-chains with acorn ends, four gilt-metal bulb reflectors, shade dia. 24, total ht. 32 in.

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

17 —
L.& J.G. Stickley Oak Armchair,
Fayetteville, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 38 in. (96.5 cm), wd. 29 3/4 in. (75.5 cm), dp. 27 in. (68.5 cm).

Literature: Stephen Gray, ed., "The Mission Furniture of L.& J.G. Stickley," p.54.

18 —
Arts and Crafts Oak Settle,
early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 38 1/2 in.(ht. 98 cm.), wd. 62 in. (wd. 157.5 cm.), dp. 27 3/4 in.(dp.70 cm.).

19 —
Victor Durand Art Glass Vase,
Vineland, New Jersey, early 20th century, iridescent blue ground with threaded glass decoration, painted mark "Durand 1812-8," ht. 7 1/2 in. (19.5 cm).

20 —
Victor Durand Iridescent Gold Glass Vase,
Vineland, New Jersey, c. 1925, marked "V Durand 20120 12," ht. 12 in. (31 cm).

21 —
Quezal Art Glass Bowl,
Queens, New York, early 20th century, maker's mark, dia. 11 3/4 in.

22 —
Three-light Lily Table Lamp with Quezal Glass Shades,
Queens, New York, early 20th century, green pulled-feather glass shades, marked "Quezal," probably Riviere bronze base, three sockets, total ht. 13 1/2 in. (35 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

23 —
Quezal Vase and Kew Blas Tumbler,
vase, Queens, New York, early 20th century, marked "Quezal," ht. 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm), dimpled tumbler, Union Glass "Kew Blas," Somerville, Massachusetts, early 20th century, marked "Kew Blas," ht. 4 in. (10 cm).

25 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Bud Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "Steuben Aurene 2556," ht. 8 in. (20.5 cm).

27 —
Steuben Optic Rib Amethyst Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 6 1/4 in.

28 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised marks "aurene 5070," ht. 7 3/4 in. (20 cm).

Literature: Paul V. Gardner, "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 275.

32 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Trumpet Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark possibly added later, "Steuben Aurene 2909," ht. 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

33 —
Steuben Culthra Glass Panel,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, by repute from a home in Corning where such panels were used as a door surround, 14 3/4 x 10 in.

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

34 —
Steuben Dark Blue Jade Ribbed Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, Fleur-de-lis mark, ht. 5 3/4 in. (ht. 15 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

35 —
Steuben Selenium Red Ribbed Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, paper fleur-de-lis label, polished pontil, ht. 4 1/2 (ht. 12 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

36 —
Steuben Aurene Glass Slender Double-gourd Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "aurene," ht. 7 1/4 in.

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

38 —
Steuben Decorated Gold Aurene Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "aurene 700," ht. 6 1/8 in. (ht. 16 cm).

Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 255.

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

40 —
Steuben Oriental Poppy Glass Cup,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, single loop handle, unmarked, ht. 4 3/4 in. (ht. 12 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

41 —
Steuben Jade Green Over Alabaster Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 4 1/2 in. (ht. 11 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

42 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, pulled-feather decoration, incised mark "aurene 211l," ht. 4 1/4 in. ( 11 cm).

Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 247.

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

43 —
Steuben Gold Aurene with Frosting Glass Bowl and Underplate,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, both marked "Aurene 171," bowl ht. 2 1/2 in. (ht. 6.5 cm), underplate dia. 6 1/4 in. (dia. 16 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

44 —
Steuben Verre de Soie Twist-stem Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 6 1/2 in. (17 cm).

Literature: Cf. Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," shape 2713, p. 269.

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

45 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Lobed Baluster Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, shape number 161, ht. 7 1/4 in. (ht. 18.5 cm).

Literature: Paul V. Gardner, "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 246.

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

46 —
Steuben Decorated Gold Aurene Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, illegible marks along foot rim, polished pontil, ht. 6 1/4 in. (16 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

47 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, possibly post-production incised mark "Steuben Aurene 3448," ht. 2 1/2 in. (ht. 6. 5 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.

48 —
Gold Aurene-style Glass Vase,
20th century, incised "Steuben," polished pontil, ht. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm).

Provenance: The Dimitroff Family Collection, Corning, New York.