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Frederick Eversley (b. 1941) "Circular Flight," c. 1971, cast polyester resin, unsigned, dia. 7 1/2 in.Provenance: Originally purchased through the Museum of Modern Art's Art Lending Service. A letter from Betsy Thomas, Art Lending Service Coordinator, dated June 21, 1973, accompanies the lot. Also included is a slide depicting "Circular Flight." The cardboard slide mount is numbered "15/25," dated "Dec 1971," and signed "Frederick Eversley." In her letter, Ms. Thomas writes "Since Fred Eversley prefers not to sign the work itself this signed and numbered slide serves as verification of the edition number (#15/25) and of the authenticity of the piece.". Sold for US$44,475 inc. premium

Hans Coper (1920-1981) Studio Pottery Bowl, England, stoneware, c. 1955, impressed artist's seal "HC,"ht. 4 1/2, dia. 12 3/4 in.. Sold for US$16,575 inc. premium

George Nakashima (1905-1990) Double Chest of Drawers, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 1958, walnut, each side with four drawers, both top drawers with partitions, unmarked, ht. 31 3/4, wd. 72 1/4, dp. 20 in.Note: A copy of the order card from George Nakashima Woodworkers accompanies the lot.. Sold for US$21,675 inc. premium

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) "Visage" Madoura Ceramic Pitcher, Vallauris, France, incised date "9.1.69" beneath handle, conceived in 1969 in an edition of 500, earthenware with engraving and decoration in engobes under partial glaze, impressed "Madoura Plein Feu" and "Edition Picasso," incised "Edition Picasso" and "123/500," Ramie no. 611, ht. 12 1/4 in.. Sold for US$6,120 inc. premium

Donald Deskey (1894-1989) Table Lamp, United States, Deskey-Volimer Inc. c. 1930, chrome-plated metal and painted wood, single original socket, unmarked, ht. 15 in.. Sold for US$21,675 inc. premium

Florence Liley for Grueby Faience Co. Three-color Vase, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1905, decorated with modeled irises, impressed circular stamp, impressed mark "20," incised monogram "FSL" for Florence S. Liley, ht. 12 1/4 in.. Sold for US$4,080 inc. premium

Two-piece Dale Chihuly (b. 1941) Larkspur "Seaform" Group with Yellow Lip Wrap, United States, 2000, Portland Press Edition, smaller element with incised mark "PP00" and artist's signature, larger element unsigned, smaller lg. 9 3/4, larger lg. 11 in., includeds plexiglass case.. Sold for US$5,355 inc. premium

Chaise Lounge Designed by Marcel Kammerer and Emil Hoppe, Vienna, Austria, c. 1905, produced by Franz Xaver Schenzel, maple with brass fittings, unmarked, ht. 25 1/4, seat ht. 18 1/2, wd. 68, dp. 29 1/4 in.Provenance: Purchased from Galerie Metropol, 1044 Madison Avenue, New York, in 1991. A copy of a letter from the gallery stating that the chaise is from the Grand Hotel Wiesler, Graz, Austria accompanies the lot.. Sold for US$3,570 inc. premium

Mira Nakashima (b. 1942) "Greenrock" Ottoman, George Nakashima Woodworkers, New Hope, Pennsylvania, dated 1990, walnut, fabric, ink signed "Mira Nakashima Sept 1990," ht. 14 1/2, 18 x 18 in.Note: These ottomans were ordinally designed for the "Japanese" House on the Rockefeller family estate at Pocantico Hills, New York.. Sold for US$4,462.50 inc. premium

Dedham Pottery "Scottie Dogs" Pattern Plate, Dedham, Massachusetts, post-1929 ink stamp, two foreshortened rabbits, dia. 8 1/2 in.Provenance: Sold Skinner, December 17, 2011, as the property of Penny Marshall; The Collection of William L. Smith, Marlborough, Massachusetts.. Sold for US$1,147.50 inc. premium

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3 — Maude Sherwood Jewett (1873-1953) Bronze Centerpiece, artist's signature and dated 1909, stamped mark "Gorman Co. Founders," ht. 3 1/2, dia. 21 1/2 in.

7 — Landscape-painted Glass Shade Table Lamp, United States, early 20th century, unmarked, two sockets with pull chains, shade dia. 14, total ht. 19 3/4 in.

8 — Steuben White Cluthra Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, shape 2683, partial acid-etched mark, ht. 11 3/4 in.

9 — Steuben Roseline Acid-etched Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, polished pontil, ht. 10 in.

10 — Steuben Green Jade Rectangular Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, acid-etched decoration depicting chrysanthemums, unmarked, ht. 9 1/2 in.

11 — Steuben-style Jade Green Over Alabaster Glass Bowl, polished pontil, apocryphal Steuben and Carder marks, ht. 6 3/4, dia. 8 1/2 in.

12 — Three Steuben Mirror Black Glass Vases, Corning, New York, early 20th century, two with Stueben foil labels, ht. 6 to 12 in.Literature: Cf. Paul V. Gardner The Glass of Frederick Carder, no. 3143, p. 272.

13 — Pair of Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Finger Bowls and Stands, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, bowls ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 3/4, stands dia. 5 1/2 in.

14 — Steuben Glass Guanyin Flower Holder, Corning, New York, early 20th century, block with acid-etched mark, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 4 1/4; figure, unmarked, ht. 8, total ht. 9 in.Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 236 for figure no. 7133 and p. 237 for block no. 7064.

15 — Pair of Steuben Verre de Soie Bowls with Blue Threaded Rims Corning, New York, early 20th century, polished pontils, one with scratched mark on bottom "CW," ht. 3 1/2, dia. 10 in.

16 — Steuben Celeste Blue Glass Bowl and Candlesticks, Corning, New York, early 20th century, all unmarked, all with polished pontils, bowl ht. 3 3/4, dia. 11, candlesticks ht. 2 3/4, dia. 4 1/2 in.

17 — Pair of Steuben Amethyst Glass Fan Vases, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, polished pontils, ht. 8 1/2 in.

18 — Steuben Green Jade Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, polished pontil, ht. 5 1/2 in.

19 — Steuben Gold Aurene on Calcite Glass Bowl, Corning, New York, early 20th century, polished pontil, unmarked, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 10 in.

20 — Steuben Gold Aurene Jack-in-the-Pulpit Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 12 in.

21 — Steuben Blue Aurene Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, apocryphal incised mark, polished pontil, ht. 5 1/4 in.

22 — Two Pieces of Quezal Gold Irridescent Glass, Brooklyn, New York, early 20th century, both signed, trumpet-form vase on cast-metal base, total ht. 20, triangular low bowl, lg. 5 1/4 in.

23 — Steuben Blue Aurene Glass Bride's Basket, Corning, New York, early 20th century, Steuben gold foil label, later incised mark "Aurene 455," ht. 15 in.

24 — Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Bride's Basket, Corning, New York, incised mark "Aurene 455," ht. 17 1/2 in.Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Art of Frederick Carder," no. 455, p. 139.

25 — Five Iridescent Gold Glass Shades, probably Quetzal, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 3 1/2, fitter rim dia. 2 1/4 in.

26 — Steuben Gold Aurene Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "Aurene Steuben," ht. 15.Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," no. 7247, p. 292.

27 — Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, polished pontil, apocryphal mark, ht. 8 1/4 in.

28 — Steuben Blue Aurene Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, polished pontil, unmarked, ht. 8 1/4 in.

29 — Steuben Glass Grotesque Bowl in Custard, Corning, New York, c.1930, oval with four ribs, unmarked, ht. 6 1/4, lg. 12 1/4 in.Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," no. 7537, p. 156; Thomas P. Dimitroff "Frederic Carder and Steuben Glass," p. 130.

30 — Steuben Selenium Red Glass Bowl, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 12 in.

31 — Steuben Green Cluthra Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, shape 2683, acid-etched mark and possibly apocryphal marks "Steuben" and "F. Carder," ht. 11 1/4 in.

32 — Steuben Ivrene Glass Octagonal Pan, Corning, New York, 20th century, oval silver paper label "Steuben," polished pontil, ht. 1 5/8, dia. 16 3/4 in.Literature: Cf. Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," no. 7565, p. 159.

33 — Steuben Verre de Soie Glass Bowl, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 4, dia. 9 3/4 in. Literature: Cf. Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," no. 1595, p. 144.

34 — Steuben Red Aurene on Calcite Glass Vase, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, polished pontil, ht. 4 1/2 in.

35 — Steuben Mirror Black Glass Charger, Corning, New York, acid-cut floral decoration, applied white rim, acid-etched fleur-de-lis mark, ht. 3, dia. 17 1/2 in.

36 — Pair of Steuben Celeste Blue Glass Compotes, Corning, New York, early 20th century, acid-etched fleur-de-lis mark, ht. 7 in.

37 — Pair of Steuben Verre de Soie Glass Compotes, Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, rose thread rim, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 6 in.

38 — 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).

40 — Stevens and Williams Art Glass Vase, England, c. 1900, applied floral decoration, unmarked, ht. 9 in.

42 — Thonet Bentwood Rocker, Vienna, Austria, early 20th century, caned seat and back, partial paper label and branded mark, ht. 38 1/4, seat ht. 14 1/2, wd. 21 3/4, dp. 39 in.

43 — Gallé Cameo Glass Lamp, France, early 20th century, with gilt-bronze base and fittings, cameo mark "Galle," two standard sockets and one candelabra socket inside base, ht. to top of cap 15, as shown total ht. 28 in.

44 — Pair of Enameled and Gilt Decorated Glass Vases, Continental, early 20th century, decorated with depictions of chrysanthemums, unmarked, ht. 19 3/4 in.

45 — Two Mont Joye Art Glass Vases, France, late 19th century, enameled and gilt decoration depicting foxgloves, sweet peas, and other flowers, gilt mark "Mont Joye L.C.," ht. 13 1/2 to 19 1/2 in.

46 — Erhard and Sohne Jugendstil Tray, Germany, early 20th century, mahogany and brass, unmarked, lg. handle-to-handle 17 1/2 in.

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3 —
Maude Sherwood Jewett (1873-1953) Bronze Centerpiece,
artist's signature and dated 1909, stamped mark "Gorman Co. Founders," ht. 3 1/2, dia. 21 1/2 in.

7 —
Landscape-painted Glass Shade Table Lamp,
United States, early 20th century, unmarked, two sockets with pull chains, shade dia. 14, total ht. 19 3/4 in.

8 —
Steuben White Cluthra Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, shape 2683, partial acid-etched mark, ht. 11 3/4 in.

9 —
Steuben Roseline Acid-etched Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, polished pontil, ht. 10 in.

10 —
Steuben Green Jade Rectangular Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, acid-etched decoration depicting chrysanthemums, unmarked, ht. 9 1/2 in.

11 —
Steuben-style Jade Green Over Alabaster Glass Bowl,
polished pontil, apocryphal Steuben and Carder marks, ht. 6 3/4, dia. 8 1/2 in.

12 —
Three Steuben Mirror Black Glass Vases,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, two with Stueben foil labels, ht. 6 to 12 in.

Literature: Cf. Paul V. Gardner The Glass of Frederick Carder, no. 3143, p. 272.

13 —
Pair of Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Finger Bowls and Stands,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, bowls ht. 1 3/4, dia. 3 3/4, stands dia. 5 1/2 in.

14 —
Steuben Glass Guanyin Flower Holder,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, block with acid-etched mark, ht. 2 1/2, dia. 4 1/4; figure, unmarked, ht. 8, total ht. 9 in.

Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," p. 236 for figure no. 7133 and p. 237 for block no. 7064.

15 —
Pair of Steuben Verre de Soie Bowls with Blue Threaded Rims
Corning, New York, early 20th century, polished pontils, one with scratched mark on bottom "CW," ht. 3 1/2, dia. 10 in.

16 —
Steuben Celeste Blue Glass Bowl and Candlesticks,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, all unmarked, all with polished pontils, bowl ht. 3 3/4, dia. 11, candlesticks ht. 2 3/4, dia. 4 1/2 in.

17 —
Pair of Steuben Amethyst Glass Fan Vases,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, polished pontils, ht. 8 1/2 in.

18 —
Steuben Green Jade Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, polished pontil, ht. 5 1/2 in.

19 —
Steuben Gold Aurene on Calcite Glass Bowl,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, polished pontil, unmarked, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 10 in.

20 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Jack-in-the-Pulpit Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 12 in.

21 —
Steuben Blue Aurene Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, apocryphal incised mark, polished pontil, ht. 5 1/4 in.

22 —
Two Pieces of Quezal Gold Irridescent Glass,
Brooklyn, New York, early 20th century, both signed, trumpet-form vase on cast-metal base, total ht. 20, triangular low bowl, lg. 5 1/4 in.

23 —
Steuben Blue Aurene Glass Bride's Basket,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, Steuben gold foil label, later incised mark "Aurene 455," ht. 15 in.

24 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Bride's Basket,
Corning, New York, incised mark "Aurene 455," ht. 17 1/2 in.

Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Art of Frederick Carder," no. 455, p. 139.

25 —
Five Iridescent Gold Glass Shades,
probably Quetzal, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 3 1/2, fitter rim dia. 2 1/4 in.

26 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, incised mark "Aurene Steuben," ht. 15.

Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," no. 7247, p. 292.

27 —
Steuben Gold Aurene Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, polished pontil, apocryphal mark, ht. 8 1/4 in.

28 —
Steuben Blue Aurene Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, polished pontil, unmarked, ht. 8 1/4 in.

29 —
Steuben Glass Grotesque Bowl in Custard,
Corning, New York, c.1930, oval with four ribs, unmarked, ht. 6 1/4, lg. 12 1/4 in.

Literature: Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," no. 7537, p. 156; Thomas P. Dimitroff "Frederic Carder and Steuben Glass," p. 130.

30 —
Steuben Selenium Red Glass Bowl,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 3 1/2, dia. 12 in.

31 —
Steuben Green Cluthra Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, shape 2683, acid-etched mark and possibly apocryphal marks "Steuben" and "F. Carder," ht. 11 1/4 in.

32 —
Steuben Ivrene Glass Octagonal Pan,
Corning, New York, 20th century, oval silver paper label "Steuben," polished pontil, ht. 1 5/8, dia. 16 3/4 in.

Literature: Cf. Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," no. 7565, p. 159.

33 —
Steuben Verre de Soie Glass Bowl,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, ht. 4, dia. 9 3/4 in.

Literature: Cf. Paul V. Gardner "The Glass of Frederick Carder," no. 1595, p. 144.

34 —
Steuben Red Aurene on Calcite Glass Vase,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, polished pontil, ht. 4 1/2 in.

35 —
Steuben Mirror Black Glass Charger,
Corning, New York, acid-cut floral decoration, applied white rim, acid-etched fleur-de-lis mark, ht. 3, dia. 17 1/2 in.

36 —
Pair of Steuben Celeste Blue Glass Compotes,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, acid-etched fleur-de-lis mark, ht. 7 in.

37 —
Pair of Steuben Verre de Soie Glass Compotes,
Corning, New York, early 20th century, unmarked, rose thread rim, ht. 2 3/4, dia. 6 in.

38 —
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).

40 —
Stevens and Williams Art Glass Vase,
England, c. 1900, applied floral decoration, unmarked, ht. 9 in.

42 —
Thonet Bentwood Rocker,
Vienna, Austria, early 20th century, caned seat and back, partial paper label and branded mark, ht. 38 1/4, seat ht. 14 1/2, wd. 21 3/4, dp. 39 in.

43 —
Gallé Cameo Glass Lamp,
France, early 20th century, with gilt-bronze base and fittings, cameo mark "Galle," two standard sockets and one candelabra socket inside base, ht. to top of cap 15, as shown total ht. 28 in.

44 —
Pair of Enameled and Gilt Decorated Glass Vases,
Continental, early 20th century, decorated with depictions of chrysanthemums, unmarked, ht. 19 3/4 in.

45 —
Two Mont Joye Art Glass Vases,
France, late 19th century, enameled and gilt decoration depicting foxgloves, sweet peas, and other flowers, gilt mark "Mont Joye L.C.," ht. 13 1/2 to 19 1/2 in.

46 —
Erhard and Sohne Jugendstil Tray,
Germany, early 20th century, mahogany and brass, unmarked, lg. handle-to-handle 17 1/2 in.