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Decorative Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:339
Sale Title:Decorative ArtsLots with images:339
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:166
Date:14-Mar-2020
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A pair of John Crawford bust vases, with an abstracted facial profile view, and hand-painted accents. One with minor glaze loss to nose, height 27 cm
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A pair of Stephane Rondel cat chairs, designed in 1987, manufactured in New Zealand. In steel and aluminium depicting an abstracted feline form. Wear consistent with age and use, height 97 cm, width 60 cm, depth 50 cm
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An unusual white vase, of flattened form with sweeping curves and trumpet neck. Incised '2171' to base, height 35 cm, width 22 cm
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A contemporary Infinity coffee table, Iroko angular frame with circular glass top, diameter 103 cm, height 33 cm
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Bernard Villemot - Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have all been framed using a range of conservation materials to preserve their unique appeal for many years ahead.
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A Fornasetti butterfly tray, with multi-coloured butterflies over an ivory ground lacquered metal tray. Designed by Piero Fornasetti, diameter 60 cm
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A Tribase mid-century floor lamp, crafted in oak with a flattened central column leading to a wishbone form base. Woven shade, height 180 cm
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A Treco Two-Seater leather sofa, a fine example of Canadian modern design, finished in supple black leather, height 70 cm, width 170 cm, depth 85 cm
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A very rare Louis Wain ceramic cat, C. 1914, 'Futurist Cat' the cubist style in green, with yellow and red accents. With printed mark to underside made in England, moulded manufacturer's marks Rd no. 1637 (indistinct) and glaze mark Louis Wain. Impressed marks 'Futurist Cat' and 'Louis Wain' on opposite sides, height 27.6 cm, width 24.5 cm, depth 10.9 cm, some minor paint flakes and small hairline restoration to back right foot. Louis Wain took the idea for his pottery cats from the new Cubist movement…
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A set of ten Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen chairs, with chrome legs and a moulded pressed plywood seat. An enduring design classic, height 75 cm, width 50 cm, depth 42 cm
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A Fritz Hansen Super-Elliptical extension table, each leg comprised of four chrome rods tapering inwards and terminating at the base. Finished in veneer with extendable function, height 70 cm, width 100 cm, length 50 cm
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An Industrial chair, finished in grey upholstery, the sides with a collage of aluminium plates wrapped in a solid timber edge, height 100 cm, width 70 cm, depth 120 cm
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A Khai Liew 'Harvey' chair, in American oak, sturdy and functional modernist design, with the angular lines casting a striking profile, height 84 cm, width 64 cm, depth 70 cm
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Six Arne Jacobsen 3017 series 7 dining chairs, five oak, one beech, these chairs represent the culmination of the lamination technique refined by Fritz Hansen's father during the 1920s and 30s. The four-legged, stackable chairs continue to be extremely popular with design enthusiasts internationally, height 76 cm, width 45 cm, depth 40 cm (each)
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A Danish DeLuxe Two-Seater sofa, 1970s, Australian. Steam pressed teak laminate frame and leather upholstery. Length 135 cm, height 100 cm, depth 82 cm
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A Tessa T8 Two-Seater sofa, C. 1974, Australian. Designed by Fred Lowen. Modular in two separate pieces. Framed in curved plywood in brown leather upholstery, length 140 cm, height 82 cm, depth 90 cm
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A Hans Wegner Pp 266 bench in ash, originally designed in 1946 for Fritz Hansen, the 'Chinese Bench' remained a prototype until 1991 when it was finally possible to put it into production thanks to the pioneering experiments at Pp Møbler with the pre-compression wood bending technique, height 80 cm, width 130 cm, depth 60 cm
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An Alvar Aalto style side table, C. 2000, manufactured by Magnus Olesen, Durup Denmark. Laminated table top with beechwood edge and legs, height 70 cm, depth 55 cm
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A set of six Thonet dining chairs, American oak, with cross-hatched back supports and vinyl or leather? seat upholstery, height 80 cm, width 45 cm, depth 45 cm
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An ovoid green lamp, ceramic, with elongated trumpet neck. United States plug, requires rewiring for New Zealand standard, height 101 cm, shade diameter 32 cm
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A contemporary Zig-Zag chair, in the style of Gerrit Rietveld. The minimalist design is achieved by joining four flat wooden tiles with dovetail joints and dowelling, height 70 cm, width 35 cm, depth 40 cm
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A Jens Risom 'Model 611' cloud coffee table for Knoll, crafted in solid walnut, this biomorphic coffee table, designed in 1946, is grand enough to capture your attention and warm enough to fall in love with. Raised on four square form inwards tapering legs, the piece is characteristic of Risom's clean lines and reductive aesthetic, height 40.5 cm, width 106 cm, depth 81 cm
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A Garth Chester Curvesse chair, C. 1944, bent plywood, height 75 cm, width 60 cm, depth 72 cm, Auckland born Garth Chester (1916-1968) is a pioneer of New Zealand design and, just looking at the Curvesse chair, it isn't hard to see why, following in the footsteps of Gerrit Rietveld and Marcel Breuer whilst borrowing from Japanese minimalism Chester created something that is uniquely kiwi, using a 'No 8 wire' response with materials he had easy access to (ply) and his own mechanised presses, Author Douglas…
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A set of four Kai Kristiansen chairs, in rosewood with padded green leather seat. The elegant curved backrest and elbow rests raised by cigar form legs. Some faults, height 75 cm, width 55 cm, depth 50 cm
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A pair of 'No' Marquee lights, plywood base trimmed with steel in a worn patina. Red and green bulbs, height 110 cm, total width 260 cm, depth 13 cm
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A pair of 1950s red French lounge chairs, striking angular form armrests with inward arching elongated backrest. Raised on tubular legs and upholstered in vibrant red, height 90 cm, width 70 cm, depth 70 cm
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A Marc Newson for Cappellini Orgone vase, designed by Marc Newson for Italian manufacturer Cappellini. Of hourglass form, and with removable lid offering both a sculptural piece, or vase for singular flowers, height 41 cm, diameter 17 cm
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A George Nakashima (1905 -1990) lounge chair with free form arm, Undoubtedly one of the preeminent innovators of the 20th century, George Nakashima was a supremely accomplished woodworker, architect and furniture maker. Widely accepted to be the father of the American craft movement, Nakashima was born in Washington to Japanese parents, after earning a masters degree in Architecture from Mit he eventually settled in Japan working for Antonin Raymond. It was during this time with Raymond that Nakashima…
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A vintage Cappiello original lithograph poster 'Le Thermogene', C. 1940. Mounted on linen and framed. 120 x 78 cm
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Andy Warhol - Marilyn I, silkscreen print, edition. 'Published by Sunday B. Morning, fill in your own signature' inscribed verso. 91.5 x 91.5 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have all been framed using a range of conservation materials to preserve their unique appeal for many years ahead.
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Andy Warhol - Marilyn II, silkscreen print, edition. 'Published by Sunday B. Morning, fill in your own signature' inscribed verso. 91.5 x 91.5 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have all been framed using a range of conservation materials to preserve their unique appeal for many years ahead.
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A set of four Waterford Crystal coloured martini glasses, height 20 cm, diameter 12 cm
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A pair of Danish lounge chairs, the rich patina of the wooden frame neatly contrasted with the vibrant blue upholstery, while the flattened arm shape casts an elegant profile view, height 80 cm, width 90 cm, depth 80 cm
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A Danish lounge sofa, the rich patina of the wooden frame neatly contrasted with the vibrant blue upholstery, while the flattened arm shape casts an elegant profile view, height 85 cm, width 220 cm, depth 80 cm
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Andy Warhol - no 5 Chanel, printed for the Visual Arts/Artist Rights Society, New York, 1997. 175 x 118.5 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have all been framed using a range of conservation materials to preserve their unique appeal for many years ahead.
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A Marc Newson for Cappellini Murano vase, designed by Marc Newson for Italian manufacturer Cappellini using Murano glass. Of hourglass form and with an open top. With both Murano and Cappellini stickers attached, height 33 cm, diameter 17 cm
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A large Peter Collis floor vase, with ovoid body and spire neck in an vibrant red crackle glaze. Impressed maker's mark to base, height 60 cm
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A large Peter Collis floor vase, with ovoid body and spire neck in an vibrant blue crackle glaze. Impressed maker's mark to base, height 58 cm
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A tall Peter Collis vase, of elongated ovoid form with spire neck, finished in a vibrant red crackle glaze. Impressed maker's mark to base, height 33 cm
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A Garry Nash flattened ovoid vase, vibrant green colorway, with crazing detailing in red. Signed and dated '02 to base, height 27 cm, width 22 cm, depth 9 cm
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A Porsche Antropovarius chair with footstool for Poltrona Frau, Six-spoked, swivelling lower frame, seat constructed with black plastic ribs. Spring steel armrests covered with black leather, the seat upholstered with yellow leather. Footstool with three-spoked lower frame and yellow leather covering with tilt function. Chair, height 107 cm, width 71 cm, depth 80 cm, footstool, height 41 cm, width 62 cm, depth 64 cm
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An Arne Jacobsen swan chair, with sweeping curves and very little linear application, this 'Swan' chair was at the forefront of Scandinavian modernism. Originally designed for the restaurant inside the Sas Hotel in Copenhagen, it has become an iconic piece of modern design, representing both form and comfort at the highest level, height 80 cm, width 80 cm, depth 60 cm
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An Arne Jacobsen swan chair, with sweeping curves and very little linear application this 'Swan' chair was at the forefront of Scandinavian modernism. Originally designed for the Restaurant inside the Sas Hotel in Copenhagen, it has become an iconic piece of modern design, representing both form and comfort at the highest level, height 80 cm, width 80 cm, depth 60 cm
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A Mies van der Rohe MR20 armchair, designed in 1927, Germany. Cantilevered chrome-plated tubular steel armchair with curved armrests and leather seat and backrest. 'One of the most startling innovations in modern furniture - or so it seemed to contemporaries - was the development of the modern cantilever chair. Because the seat floated in mid-air without any visible means of support it signalled to many the triumph of the designer over the laws of nature. It is said that people were afraid to sit on this…
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A Curtis Jere Cyclonic abstract work, raised on circular marble platform base. Signed and dated 'C Jere 1996' in ink, height 83 cm, width 50 cm, depth 30 cm
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An Eileen Gray E1027 side table, designed in 1927. With chrome tubular steel framing and circular glass top. Height adjustable, height 80 cm, diameter 51 cm
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A small Curtis Jere Tri-Ribbon brass sculpture, raised on marble platform base. Signed and dated 'C Jere 1994' in ink, height 37 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm
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A Piero Fornasetti tall Goodmorning Goodnight lidded vase, of tall, slender form and depicting the namesake motif with one side eyes closed, and the opposite open. Designed by Piero Fornasetti and manufactured by Bitossi. Both Fornasetti and Bitossi stamp to base, and hand-editioned in brushpoint 65/99. With original box, height 61 cm, diameter 20 cm
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A pair of bookends by Piero Fornasetti, sculptural, lidded form, depicting the recognisable face seen on much of Fornasetti's work: opera singer Lina Cavalieri. Maker's stamp to the base, height 22 cm, width 12 cm, depth 10 cm (each)
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A Piero Fornasetti Goodmorning Goodnight lidded vase, of squat form and depicting the namesake motif with one side eyes closed, and the opposite open. Designed by Piero Fornasetti and manufactured by Bitossi. Both Fornasetti and Bitossi stamp to base, and hand-editioned in brushpoint 35/99. With original box, height 40 cm, diameter 32 cm
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A stunning chrome and leather rocking chair, the sweeping curves of the chrome frame supporting the supple, white buttoned leather cushion. Of German heritage, a superb example of modern design elegance, height 90 cm, width 65 cm, depth 104 cm
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A Philippe Starck for Driade 'Royalton' chaise longue, raised on arching chrome legs and upholstered in a charcoal finish with reptilian texture, height 93 cm, width 90 cm, length 50 cm
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A Knoll executive table, originally designed C. 1970s. In mahogany veneer, on polished chrome base, height 70 cm, width 120 cm, length 00 cm
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A set of six Charles Pollock executive swivel chairs for Knoll, Thermo-moulded plastic and steel frame upholstered with supple maroon leather upholstery. Perhaps one of Knoll's best selling designs, these chairs epitomise mid-century office sophistication, height 90 cm, width 65 cm, depth 65 cm
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A set of six Charles Pollock executive swivel chairs for Knoll, Thermo-moulded plastic and steel frame upholstered with supple maroon leather upholstery. Perhaps one of Knoll's best selling designs, these chairs epitomise mid-century office sophistication, height 90 cm, width 65 cm, depth 65 cm
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A circular Knoll executive table, originally designed C. 1970s. In mahogany veneer, on polished chrome base, height 75 cm, diameter 150 cm
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A Knoll executive boardroom table, a Knoll executive table originally designed C. 1970s. In mahogany veneer, on polished chrome base, height 70 cm, width 120 cm, length 200 cm
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A Danish mid-century lounge suite, comprised of a two-seater sofa and two single seat chairs. Reupholstered in a grey contrasting with the rich patina of the timber frame. Sofa, height 80 cm, width 114 cm, depth 70 cm, chair, height 80 cm, width 64 cm, depth 70 cm
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An American waterfall chandelier, the structure made of gold-plated brass, with four circular levels of different sizes to which are attached transparent, slightly aquamarine, glass rectangular slabs and transparent beveled fine prisms to give the impression of a waterfall. Thirteen light bulbs in total. A few losses and faults, height 80 cm, diameter 50 cm
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A Curtis Jere Kinetic modernist sculpture, raised on circular marble platform base, height 95 cm, width 50 cm, depth 20 cm
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An American smoked glass waterfall chandelier, the structure made of gold-plated brass, with three descending circular levels to which are attached transparent smoked glass rectangular slabs to give the impression of a waterfall. Twelve light bulbs in total, height 60 cm, diameter 60 cm
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A Curtis Jere tri-ribbon brass flame sculpture, raised on circular onyx base, twisting function faulty, height 63 cm, diameter 30 cm
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A Curtis Jere brass pine sculptural wall hanging, signed and dated 'Jere 1988' in ink, height 110 cm, width 95 cm
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An Italian modern design desk, chromed steel legs, height 75 cm, width 65 cm, length 25 cm
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A pair of Fabricious and Kastholm chairs, designed by Preben Fabricious and Jørgen Kastholm, with black leather padded seat wrapping over the chrome frame. Turquoise pad to each arching arm. Minor pitting to chrome, height 100 cm, width 60 cm, depth 60 cm
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A Curtis Jere world globe wall sculpture, brass cut continents mounted on convex circular frames. Maker's mark to one edge, diameter 70 cm (each)
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A mid-century Frediric Weinberg horse, crafted to an exceedingly high standard in black lacquered metal, this abstract design piece perfectly represents Weinberg's modernist aesthetic, height 14.9 cm, width 66 cm
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Alain Gauthier - Bally rocks woman, vintage poster. Printed in 1970. 68 x 47 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have all been framed using a range of conservation materials to preserve their unique appeal for many years ahead.
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Alain Gauthier - Bally Rocks Man, vintage poster. Printed in 1970. 68 x 47 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have all been framed using a range of conservation materials to preserve their unique appeal for many years ahead.
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A large zebra skin, some minor areas of wear consistent with age and use. 260 x 190 cm
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A pair of Tom Dixon 'Jack' floor lamps, designed in 1994, the 'Jack' was one of the designer's first experimentations with plastic. The stackable forms represent an iconic piece of modern design. Orange Jack has interior lamp fixture, the black is without and is used as a stacker or alone as a design piece, height 52 cm, width 58 cm, depth 58 cm
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A set of four Italian beechwood chairs by a. Sibau, an exceptionally rare example of 1980s Memphis style designed by Italian a. Sibau. Formed with sweeping curves, a ladder back and stone grey leather upholstery, height 105 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm
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A Harry Bertoia 'Bird' chair and ottoman, designed for Knoll in 1952, the bird chair features a lattice seat crafted of steel rods manipulated into a organic and sculptural form. Contrasted with a base comprised of sharp angular detailing, offering a striking profile view. Chair, height 97 cm, width 97 cm, depth 94 cm, ottoman, height 39 cm, width 61 cm, depth 44 cm
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An exceptional pair of urn ginger jar table lamps, High-gloss porcelain glaze in the style of Hollywood Regency. United States plug, requires rewiring for New Zealand standard, height 78 cm, shade diameter 41 cm
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A bespoke slab desk, the free form solid top and side contrasted with the two supporting steel pin legs. Join detailing to the top, height 76 cm, width 76 cm, length 84 cm
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A Parker teak and blackwood dining suite, C. 1960. The oval dining table raised on tapering cigar shaped legs. The set of six spade back chairs with upholstered seats and backrest in cream leather. Table, height 70 cm, width 105 cm, length 80 cm
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A vintage Sailor slice poster, Septimus E Scott (1879- 1962) original advertising poster printed by D.M. Ltd. C. 1920. Mounted on linen and framed. 74 x 100 cm
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A set of six Italian chrome and cow hide dining chairs, comprised of a balanced chrome frame leaving the front side open, and with a chrome stretcher to the upper. Upholstered in high quality cow hide, height 80 cm, width 50 cm, depth 50 cm
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A Rudi Schwartz rosewood and mahogany dining table, C. 1965, elegantly proportioned, likely for Whitmore's Arti Domo, Christchurch, height 71 cm, width 95 cm, length 83 cm
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A Backhouse coffee table, the teak veneer top supported by solid teak cigar shaped legs, joined by crossbars holding a two-plank teak magazine shelf. Designed and manufactured by Backhouse, height 45 cm, width 57 cm, length 52 cm
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A pair of modern design table lamps, with sculptural central arching column supported by a square plywood tile, height 40 cm, width 40 cm, depth 60 cm
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A William Vose attributed wall sculpture, in copper and brass, layered abstract form with 'Pom pom' in the center, height 18 cm, diameter 52 cm
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La Galeria 'Boviso' coffee table, designed and manufactured in Ecuador, the angular frame with a walnut finish and white lacquered detailing, height 37.5 cm, width 125 cm, length 25 cm
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An exceptional Garry Nash green vase in green and blue, signed 'Nash '01 to base, height 30 cm, diameter 22 cm
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A large and contemporary mirror, designed in honour of the Christchurch earthquake and sold at charity auction. 120 x 90 cm
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A Le Corbusier LC4 style Lounger, originally designed in 1928. In black vinyl upholstery and chrome frame, length 160 cm, width 56 cm, height 69 cm
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An Arco style floor lamp, central arching column in the manner of Achille Castiglioni, anchored by solid marble circular base, height 185 cm, width 200 cm
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A Vip swing table lamp designed by Jorgen Gammelgaard, manufactured by Pandul, hand-made in aluminium and carefully wet painted. Base made in wet painted solid steel and arm in brushed stainless steel, height 60 cm
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Gloria Petyarre - untitled, acrylic on canvas. Signed and dated Nov' 2014 verso. Photograph attached verso of artist with work. 32 x 30 cm
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A GT5 Equipo Santa & Cole small pendant, the GT5 and GT6 are ideal for average-size spaces or domestic use. The pendant lamps feature beautiful ribbon shades that add elegance and a touch of colour to a neutral room. Designed in 1994, the GT5 pendant lamp was the first of a large family created as an alternative to the use of cardboard, methacrylate, or solid textile shades, the use of cotton ribbon reincorporates traditional craftsmanship, height 23 cm, diameter 45 cm
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A GT7 Equipo Santa & Cole large pendant, GT7 is similar to the GT5 although it is larger in size. It incorporates an upper metal disc near the light source to strengthen the structure and a diffuser disc on the lower section, height 44 cm, diameter 90 cm
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A large American cherrywood framed mirror, with inlaid pinstripe to the border, bevelled edge, and geometric inlaid design to the lower edge. 90 x 205 cm
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A mid-century ceiling chandelier by Emil Stejnar, glass collared columns radiating from a central bulb, diameter 50 cm
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A vintage French Foosball table, C. 1950, iconic piece of French popular culture, a time when a foosball table could be found in most cafes and bars throughout the country and was a conveyor of social ties. Honey-coloured wood, with splayed and angled legs, hinged top, featuring hand-painted metal players, cork ball. Signs of age and use, height 90 cm, width 80 cm, length 50 cm
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A Scandinavian mid-century rosewood and leather chair, in original tan leather and rosewood, the wood frame retaining its rich hue. C. 1960, height 65 cm, width 85 cm, depth 70 cm
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Roland Hugon - Monaco grand Prix poster 1977, lithograph vintage poster. From a series printed by l'Automobile club du Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco grand Prix. Limited edition of 500. 100 x 70 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have all been framed using a range of conservation materials to preserve their unique appeal for many years ahead.
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A Merilyn Wiseman bowl, in a striking blue glaze, with a repeating pattern to interior and to the foot. Impressed maker's mark to base, height 7.5 cm, diameter 26.5 cm
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A United furniture Brutalist mirror, a bold and dynamic example mid-century American modernism, this impressive oak mirror showcases the timbers natural grain, whilst offering abstracted forms bordering the functional mirror, height 118 cm, width 89 cm
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An Industrial floor lamp, raised on tapering wooden tripod legs, terminating at a steel point. Tilt and swivel fixing allows full movement of the steel lamp casing, height 210 cm
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An Arco style floor lamp, Anchored in a circular marble base, with characteristic arching central column and half spherical shade, height 150 cm, width 100 cm
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