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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:195
Sale Title:20/21 Century Art and DesignLots with images:188
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:151
Date:30-Jul-2014
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), pair pf 3-Legged round 90D tables manufactured by Artek, natural birch with black linoleum top supported on L-shaped legs (2). Provenance: Private Collection, NSW.
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), stool 60, designed 1933 manufactured by Artek, natural birch with red laminate seat supported on L-shaped legs. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), lounge chair 400, designed 1936 manufactured by Artek, natural birch, low slung sled base with zebra print upholstered seat and back. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976), rectangular table 82A - L-leg, designed 1935 manufactured by Artek, natural birch supported on L-shaped legs. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Josef Hoffman (Austrian, 1870-1956), Kubus sofa, designed 1910 manufactured by Wittmann, Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, black leather three seater sofa. Height 72 cm, width 166 cm, depth 77 cm
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Josef Hoffman (Austrian, 1870-1956), Kubus sofa, designed 1910 manufactured by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, black leather three seater sofa. Height 72 cm, width 166 cm, depth 77 cm
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Josef Hoffman (Austrian, 1870-1956), Kubus sofa, designed 1910 manufactured by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, black leather three seater sofa. Height 72 cm, width 166 cm, depth 77 cm
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Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870-1956), Kubus sofa, designed 1910 manufactured by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, black leather three seater sofa. Height 72 cm, width 166 cm, depth 77 cm
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Josef Hoffman (Austrian, 1870-1956), Kubus sofa, designed 1910 manufactured by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, black leather three seater sofa. Height 72 cm, width 166 cm, depth 77 cm
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Josef Hoffman (Austrian, 1870-1956), Kubus sofa, designed 1910 manufactured by Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten, Austria, black leather three seater sofa. Height 72 cm, width 166 cm, depth 77 cm
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (German/American 1886 -1969), Barcelona couch, designed 1930 manufactured by Knoll, black buttoned leather upholstery on wooden and chrome plated steel base, legs stamped 'Knoll Studio, Mies Van Der Rohe'. Width 198 cm
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Piero de Martini (Italian, b. 1939), Viola d'Amore armchair and footstool, designed c. 1970 manufactured by Cassina, Italy, tan leather (2)
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Piero de Martini (Italian, b. 1939), Viola d'Amore armchair and footstool, designed c. 1970 manufactured by Cassina, Italy, tan leather (2)
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Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Cardigan sofa, model 963, designed 1986 manufactured by Cassina, Italy, together with two lounge chairs, sofa can be extended laterally, zip fastened removable auburn leather upholstery (3). Literature: Bosoni, Giampiero (ed) made in Cassina, Skyra, Milan, 2008
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Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Tonnerre two seat sofa and ottoman manufactured by Cassina, Italy, adjustable form, green wool upholstery (2). Height 87 cm, width 150 cm, depth 72 cm
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Ettore Sottsass (Italian, 1917-2007), Ultrafragola mirror, designed 1970 manufactured by Poltronova, mirror framed by an illuminated wavy ribbed plastic border, plastic has yellowed with age (A/F). Height 196 cm, width 100 cm. Literature: Radice, Barbara, Ettore Sottsass, a Critical Biography, Random house, 1993, p. 135
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Terrazzo tile top table, Italian, c. 1950, inlaid top surface depicting a stylised tennis racket, mount in steel frame with steel legs. Height 73 cm, width 68 cm, depth 63 cm
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Percival Lafer (Brazilian), lounge chair and ottoman from the earth collection, tan leather, stainless steel sleigh base (2). Height 90 cm, width 61 cm, depth 58 cm
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Vanity table and stool, Brazilian, with mirror, having three short drawers above one bank of three long drawers, chair with cut velvet upholstered seat. Height 79 cm, width 150 cm, depth 44 cm
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Norman Foster (English, c. 1935), Nomos dining table, c. 1989 manufactured by Tecno, Italy, powder-coated steel, glass, rubber, glass table top supported by a chromed tubular metal under structure, on pad feet. Width 280 cm, height 100 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Three purple wool armchairs, c. 1960, of square form, Lucite armrests and back, wooden base supported on chrome legs (3) (A/F). Frame height 57 cm, width 77 cm, depth 72.5 cm
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Brian Reale (American), eight Lucite armchairs, desgned 1970s manufactured by PACE, U.S.A, with blue upholstery (8). Height 84 cm, width 56 cm, depth 52 cm
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Free standing Formica and vinyl bar, c. 1950, the curved façade with upholstered detailing, raised on black circular base, rear with sliding door and interior shelf. Height 100 cm, width 120 cm, depth 58.5 cm
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Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), aluminium group armchair cast aluminium and enamelled steel, teal upholstered channel seat. Height 76 cm, width 77 cm, depth 49 cm. Literature: Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames: Eames design: the work of the office of Charles and Ray Eames, Harry N.Abrams, 1989, pp. 226-229
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Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), soft pad armchair, designed 1958 cast aluminium and enamelled steel frame, black leather upholstery, on four prong swivel base (A/F). Height 86 cm, width 55 cm, depth 50 m
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Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), six low side chairs (model Lcm), designed 1946 moulded walnut veneered plywood, seat and back rest on a chrome plated steel frame (6). Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978), Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988), La chaise, designed 1948 manufactured by Vitra AG, Basel, Switzerland, moulded white fibreglass, chrome legs supported on oak base. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW
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After Charles and Ray Eames, lounge (670) and ottoman (671) moulded plywood, walnut veneer and white leather. Height 91 cm, width 72 cm, depth 80 cm
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Dorothy Draper, pair of Nightstands manufactured by Kindel furniture, USA, made under license, black lacquer with gilt highlights. Height 76 cm
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Dorothy Draper, double bureau manufactured by Kindel furniture, USA, made under license, cherry wood veneers with solid brass hardware, black lacquer with gilt highlights. Height 97 cm, width 178 cm, depth 52 cm
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Marc Newson (b. 1963), Embryo chair, designed 1988 tubular steel frame, black neoprene upholstery. Height 79 cm, width 73 cm, depth 70 cm. Provenance: Themes and Variations, London
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Grant Featherston (1922-1995), Cowhide footstool on four timber tapered legs. Height 49 cm, width 62 cm. Provenance: Bretag modern Artifacts, Paddington, 1994
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Grant Featherston (1922-1995), A310H Space chair, designed 1953 green velvet upholstery, on four timber tapered legs. Height 74 cm, width 65 cm, depth 41 cm
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Grant Featherston (1922-1995), B210 television armchair, designed 1953 black vinyl upholstery, on four timber tapered legs (A/F). Height 88 cm, width 73 cm, depth 68 cm. Literature: Lane, Terence, Featherston chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 1988, p. 29. Exhibited: Identical design exhibited Featherston chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 March - 7 August, 1988
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Grant Featherston (1922-1995), A310H Space chair, designed 1953 mixed wool upholstery on four tapered timber legs. Height 74 cm, width 66 cm, depth 39 cm. Literature: Lane, Terence, Featherston chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 1988, p. 29 Exhibited Identical design exhibited Featherston chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 March - 7 August, 1988
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Grant Featherston (1922-1995), R160 chair, designed c. 1951 second generation brown upholstery, on four timber tapered legs, faded manufacturer's stamp to base. Height 92 cm, width 64 cm, depth 59 cm. Provenance: QM20 design, Paddington, 1994. Literature: Lane, Terence, Featherston chairs, National Gallery of Victoria, 1988 p. 25. Exhibited: Featured in Wallpaper magazine, March/April 1997
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Attributed to Grant Featherston (1922-1995), wing chair original blue brocade upholstery, on four timber tapered legs, faded manufacturer's stamp to base. Height 103 cm, width 67 cm, depth 47 cm
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Douglas Snelling (1916-1985), coffee table, c.1955 manufactured by functional Products Pty Ltd, St Peters, Sydney, Australia, free form shape, Queensland maple (A/F). Height 45 cm. Literature: Grant, Kirsty, mid-century modern, Australian furniture design, National Gallery of Victoria, 2014 Exhibited Identical design on display at the exhibition, mid-century modern, Australian furniture design, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 May - 19 October, 2014
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Douglas Snelling (1916-1985), three section Modular sideboard, from the Snelling Module line, c. 1940 manufactured by functional Products Pty Ltd, St Peters, Sydney, Australia, three multi-purpose interchangeable storage units, one two door, one with glass sliding doors and interior shelf, one with single door and four small drawers (3) (A/F). Height 81.5 cm, width 271 cm, depth 38 cm
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Douglas Snelling (1916-1985), Saran chair and stool, c. 1957 manufactured by functional Products Pty Ltd, St Peers, Syd, Australia, chair with khaki webbing, stool with cream plastic webbing (2) (A/F). Height 74 cm, width 63 cm, depth 67 cm. Literature: Grant, Kirsty, mid-century modern, Australian furniture design, National Gallery of Victoria, 2014 Exhibited Identical design on display at the exhibition, mid-century modern, Australian furniture design, National Gallery of Victoria, 30 May - 19 October,…
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Fred Ward (1899-1990), stool with sheep skin sling seat. Height 40 cm, depth 36 cm, width 47 cm. Provenance: Estate of Lord and lady Casey, thence by descent
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Fred Ward (1899-1990), two CA 104 ANU General Purpose light armchairs, designed 1956 together with four CST 119 side chairs, drop seats, retain decal label 'Australian National University', 'Cabinet Maker, K. Westra, Canberra' (6). Literature: Wrigley, Derek, Fred Ward, Australian Pioneer Designer, 1900-1990, Canberra, 2013, p.216 illustrates a detailed design analysis of this chair, 217 and p.220, Australian National University, Canberra
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Three 'Knock-Down' lounge chairs, manufactured by cube furniture, Victoria, Australia, solid blackwood frame with brown upholstered seat and back cushion, retains decal label (3). Height 79 cm, width 61 cm, depth 82 cm, labels with original brochure from purchase
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Paul Kafka (1907-1972), burr wood veneer storage cabinet, c. 1950 manufactured by modern Exclusive furniture, having a fall front bar with mirrored interior, surrounded by cupboards and cabinets, retains decal label 'Modern Exclusive Furniture, P.E. Kafka, Botany Road, Waterloo, MX1300'. Height 128 cm, width 303 cm, depth 46 cm. Provenance: Geoffrey Hatty, Melbourne, 1997
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Roger McLay (1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948 manufactured by Descon, Brookvale, Sydney, Australia, single sheet of marine plywood, black enamelled steel frame, retains decal label 'Kone Design, by Roger Mclay'. Height 68 cm
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Roger McLay (1922-2000), Kone chair, designed 1948 manufactured by Descon, Brookvale, Sydney, single sheet of marine plywood, black enamelled steel frame. Height 68 cm
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), small coffee table, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, limed oak shaped and fluted rectangular top with under shelf. Width 100 cm, depth 40 cm, height 41 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), large coffee table, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, limed oak shaped and fluted rectangular top with under shelf. Width 168 cm, depth 40 cm, height 41 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), love seat, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, limed oak, blue upholstered seat and end rolls. Width 120 cm, depth 53 cm, height 53 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), Combination telephone table and chair, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, limed oak with circular cushioned upholstered seat, brass sabot feet. Width 114 cm, height 72 cm, diameter 53 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), trefoil side table, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, limed oak, conforming base on brass support. Height 63 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), kidney shaped bench, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, limed oak with cream cut velvet upholstered seat. Height 46 cm, width 126 cm, depth 48 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), pair of lamps, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture, Melbourne, three compressed spheres on marble base with cream drum shaped shades (2). Height 90 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), pair of marble top square side tables, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, with cast bronze legs. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), two door low cabinet, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, limed oak of rectangular form, having two central long drawers flanked by cupboard doors, splayed feet, minor loss to veneer on one drawer. Height 57 cm, width 167 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), pair of upholstered open arm chairs, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, limed oak frames, fluted square front legs with brass sabots (2). Height 80 cm, width 60 cm, depth 77 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), arm chair, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture, Melbourne, with upholstered back and seat, front legs with brass sabots. Height 85 cm, width 60 cm, depth 52 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), double pedestal dining table manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, with extensions, together with a set of eight side chairs and one carver, the back splat carved in the form of papyrus leaf, upholstered leather seat (10). Chair height 87 cm. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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O. Noel Coulson (1905-1993), side table, c. 1958 manufactured by S. Andrewartha furniture Manufacturers, Richmond, Melbourne, limed oak, papyrus leaf carved pedestal base. Provenance: Commissioned for 211 Kooyong Rd, Toorak, VIC, c. 1958, the Estate of Mary Lipshut
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Missoni, silk three piece ensemble beige camisole with gold and pink knit detailing to straps, skirt with gold and pink knit detailing to side seams, together with a matching pink and gold knitted cardigan, camisole and skirt 100% silk, retains label 'Missoni, Made in Italy' (3). Camisole and cardigan marked size M, skirt marked size 44. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Lipshut
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Missoni, striped and zig zag print twin set striped long sleeved top together with a zig zag print pleated skirt and matching tie belt, retains label 'Missoni, Made in Italy' (2). Skirt marked size 44. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Lipshut
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Missoni, zig zag print blouse and skirt skirt with elasticized waist, 100% rayon, retains label 'Missoni, Made in Italy' (2). Blouse and skirt marked size 46. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Lipshut
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Kenneth Jay Lane, two Statement necklaces and earrings gold plated cord design necklace with link chain and matching clip on earrings, a matte gold plated collar necklace, stamped 'Kenneth Lane', includes box (4). Provenance: The Estate of Mary Lipshut
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Kenneth Jay Lane, coral design bracelet coral coloured resin bracelet, a pair of layered textured drop earrings, stamped 'Kenneth Lane', a sterling silver pendant with coloured stones on a fine collar, stamped '925' (4) A/F. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Lipshut
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Gubelin, lady's silver wristwatch sterling silver wide cuff with a framed dark blue face and white indicators, marked'GUBELIN G', stamped '925' and '218835'. Total weight of 80 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Lipshut
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Fendi, double Logo cuff and bracelet gold toned wide cuff with cut out logo, gold toned link bracelet, all stamped 'Fendi Made in Italy' (2). Total weight of 143 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Lipshut
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Chanel, button shaped earrings gold toned clip on earrings decorated with the word CHANEL, large gold toned clip on earrings with a glass centre surrounded by the interlocking Chanel Cs (4). Total weight of 68 grams. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Lipshut
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Louis Vuitton, XXL Marina noir handbag black leather with perforated monogram design, calf leather trimmings and microfiber lining, golden brass hardware, hook closure secured by a flap and clasp with Louis Vuitton signature, internal zipper and d-ring, side buckles and base studs, dust bag. Height from base to top of strap 54 cm, width of base 48 cm, depth of base 20 cm
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Louis Vuitton, Eden PM monogram camel handbag monogram canvas, natural cowhide trimmings, microfiber lining, Louis Vuitton Steamer bag inspired handle, adjustable and removable shoulder strap, golden brass hardware, S lock with one key, three interior compartments, with dust bag
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Four assorted silk Scarves, including one Jaeger, one Courreges Paris, one Estee Lauder, and one brown and cream scarf (4)
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Hermes, jewel Lock charm and Kelly Cadena cuff gold toned cuff with black leather and snail charm, stamped '1995 Anee De La Route Hermes'. Total weight of 57.5 grams
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Hermes, Heure H wristwatch stainless steel quartz with a black face and link bracelet, stamped 'Hh1.210 1406233 Hermes Paris'. Total weight of 64 grams
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Julie Blyfield, pressed Desert plant blackened sterling silver organic brooch collection with enamel paint in pink, lime, orange and black, all stamped 'Jb', includes original packaging (3). Total weight of 39.7 grams
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Leslie Matthews, shell cluster brooch 2001 blackened sterling silver hammered brooch, stamped '925 Lm', includes original pouch. Total weight of 12.9 grams
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Maureen Faye-Chauhan, geometric line brooch and earrings blackened silver brooch inspired by geometric repetition, matching earrings suspended by a silver polished hook, includes original packaging. Total weight of 23.4 grams
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Georg Jensen, Bank men's wristwatch a multifunction quartz, sapphire crystal, integrated leather strap, stamped 'Morten Linde 383 Georg Jensen Denmark Stainless Steel Waterresistant 10atm Bank Watch Swiss Made N.0502', includes 2 spare bands, warranty, includes original box
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Georg Jensen, Vivianna Torun Mobius brooch sterling silver brooch design number 374B, sterling silver ring design number 148, all stamped '925s Georg Jensen', (2). Total weight of 24.8 grams
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Tiffany & Co., part wave edge pattern flatware service comprising twelve luncheon forks, twelve dessert spoons, eleven tablespoons and six table knives, monogrammed and stamped, 'Tiffany, Sterling' (41). Weight 1520 grams
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Crusader, five piece chrome tea and coffee set comprising two tea pots, coffee pot, sugar bowl and milk jug, stamped to underside 'Crusader, Plate, E.P.N.S' (5)
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