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20th Century Design — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:240
Sale Title:20th Century DesignLots with images:239
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:136
Date:29-Jun-2020
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A ceramic lamp by Le Vaucour, Vallauris, circa 1950's 46 cm high
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Arlette Martin (born 1924) untitled (marquetry duck scene) veneer 125 x 160 cm
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Artist unknown portrait of Vladimir Lenin oil on canvas 271 x 143 cm
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A gray suede and chrome easy chair and ottoman, Italian circa 1960
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A Langham glass squirrel and a Murano glass duck the tallest 14 cm high
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Two Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Series 7' armchairs, circa 1955 chromed metal frames with black lacquer plywood seats and armrests, stencilled manufacturers stamps note: the early version of the manufacturers stamp indicates that these are likely to be from one of the very first productions of this design in the mid-late 1950's. Scratches and losses to later painted frames. Wear to finish on all arms including loss to veneer approx 4 cm to one. Loss of veneer and over-painted on one seat approx 10 cm…
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A set of Italian gilt and blue glass condiments circa 1970's comprising a salt and pepper shaker, sugar bowl and spoon 7 cm high
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An orange plastic modular shelf unit by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, designed circa 1970 manufactured in Australia by Michaela Bayliss, Hostess 137 cm tall, 70 cm wide, 28 cm deep
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Noel Teasdale (born 1941) mechanical village oil on canvas signed lower right: Teasdale 86 x 117 cm
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A bronze, chrome and chain mail 'Anchise' table lamp by Toni Cordero for Artemide, Italian, circa 1980 bears brass plaque to base: Artimide, Milano Torino 84 cm high
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Les young (active 1960-1970) morning light oil on board signed lower left: Les young inscribed verso: morning light by Les young 75 x 59 cm
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An Austrian Secessionist black rimmed cased glass comport, circa 1915 11 cm high, 27 cm diameter Provenance: purchased from Copeland & de Soos, 66 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney.
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A silver plate champagne bucket, Austrian, circa 1920 in the Wiener Werkstatte style 25.5 cm high, 34 cm wide at the handle, 23 cm diameter
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Two volumes of 'Publicite', French, 1938 and 1939 soft cover, each with over 120 pages of period graphic Art and design
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A folio of illustrations and graphic designs by Ralph Pickford, circa 1935 - 1939
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A collection of six Issues of Gebrauchs Graphik 1938-1939 published by H. K Frenzel, Berlin, international magazine of advertising and Graphic design; together with two copies of modern Publicity Annual, 1933 - 1934 and 1936 - 1937
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A Japanese paulownia tansu chest, circa 1930's of typical form, in two sections with five long drawers and iron fittings 120 cm high, 88 cm wide, 41 cm deep
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Kenneth Rowell (1920-1999) Theatre study 1945 gouache signed and dated lower right:Rowell 45 27.5 x 37 cm
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A Picquot ware four piece aluminium tea and coffee set, circa 1950 together with a salt shaker and pepper mill by Twergy, Italy the coffee pot 19 cm high
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A beech model A752 bentwood armchair designed by Josef Frank for Thonet, circa 1930 production date circa 1950's, together with two loose cushions
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Bob Gesinus-Visser (Dutch 1898-1973) untitled (portrait of a gentleman) oil on canvas signed lower left: Gesinus 73 x 60 cm
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A mid century birdseye maple telephone cabinet with glass top 62 cm high, 77 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A set of four French modernist black metal dining chairs, designed by Robert Mallet-Stevens, circa 1925 black metal pipe construction these chairs were designed for the Villa Kavlova
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Covered suitcase, Italian 1970's a velum covered suitcase, Italian 1950's 18 cm high, 60 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A rare part set of KPM medallion porcelain dinner ware, circa 1950 comprising a large serving plate, two dinner plates, two soup plates and two tea cups and saucers, each with a unique medallion motif, printed factory and blue sceptre mark to the base the platter 30 cm diameter
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A circular melamine top coffee table, manufactured by Meyer, English 1950's the top with graphic decoration designed by John Piper (UK) depicting musical instruments attribute Terence Conran for Habitat 40 cm high and 75.5 cm diameter
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A set of five Murano glass pendant lights by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, circa 1960's 110 cm high
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A rattan wickerwork chair by Gio Ponti for Vittoro Bonacina & Co., Italian 1950's. Note: Ponti created the chair while furnishing the 'Conte Biancamano' luxury liner Literature Ugo La Pietra, Gio Ponti, Milano, 1995, p. 217
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Bob Gesinus-Visser (Dutch 1898-1973) untitled (portrait of a gentleman) 1955 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left: Gesinus 55 73 x 60 cm
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A teak sideboard by Nathan Furniture, English mid 20th century 84 cm high, 182 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A mid-century coach-wood and black vitriolite dining table, Australian, circa 1955 possibly by Summertone or Decro 75 cm high, 158 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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A set of fourteen D350 contour dining chairs designed by Grant Featherston, 1951
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An AT312 oak extension dining table designed by Hans Wegner, Denmark, circa 1960's 73 cm high, 280 cm wide, 100 cm deep
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A Hollywood Regency pressed metal mirror, circa 1960 60 cm diameter
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A pair of blondewood side tables, circa 1960's 39.5 cm high, 43.5 cm wide, 29.5 cm deep
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Artist unknown carved wood abstract sculpture 103 cm high
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Modernist school (20th century) untitled (abstract) oil on canvas signed lower right 100 x 48 cm
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A three seat oak framed settee by Borge Mogensen for Frederica bears label to frame: Akttieselskabet / Fredericia Stolefabrik / Made in Denmark / design Borge Mogensen length of back 186 cm
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A rosewood auto trolley by Johannes Andersen for Drylund 76 cm high, 80 cm wide, 51 cm deep
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Siesta chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa a pair of leather upholstered lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
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Knud Kyhn (Danish 1880-1969) figure of a panther (tiger) Sung and Solsatara glazed stoneware Royal Copenhagen underglaze blue and printed factory marks, further incised 20082 Kk 13 cm high
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Knud Kyhn (Danish 1880-1969) figure of a child and cat Sung and Solsatara glazed stoneware Royal Copenhagen underglaze blue and printed factory marks 27 cm high
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Kenneth Cobonpue (born 1968) Pigalle chair rattan and steel 77 high x 95 wide x 100 cm deep
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Kenneth Cobonpue (1968) a plywood and ebonised plywood chair
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Kenneth Cobonpue (born 1968) sculptural form tubular steel and glass tubes 99 high, 120 cm wide
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Fara Janka P. (Papp) Hungarian (B. 1926) lake scene 1969 gouache on paper signed and dated lower left: P. Fara J. 1969 27.5 x 39 cm
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Fara Janka P. (Papp) Hungarian (B. 1926) landscape 1967 mixed media on paper signed and dated lower right: P Fara F 1967 34 x 49 cm
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Winston Thomas, koi 1963, colour photograph signed and editioned lower right: W. Thomas 4/10 inscribed verso: Thomas 63 25 x 37.5 cm (image size)
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Two Demetrio '45' brown ABS plastic stacking tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemede designed 1966 22 cm high, 44 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A Giano-Giano-Vano white ABS plastic side table by Emma Gismondi-Schweinberger for Artemede designed in 1966, possibly Australian production, manufactured under licence 39.5 cm high, 39.5 cm diameter
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A pair of vintage soda siphons with wire mash overlay, mid 20th century 36 cm high
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A mutli-faceted mirror, mid 20th century 153 x 57 cm
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Stools, American 20th century a set of three cast iron and chrome diner stools, American mid 20th century 75 cm high
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A pair of Jielde articulated chrome work lamps, mid 20th century approx 110 cm high
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A purple wool upholstered armchair, mid 20th century
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A red leather upholstered rosewood 'Model 49' elbow chair by Erik Buch, mid 20th century
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A pair of American Regency gilt metal and marble table lamps, mid 20th century with silk ivory shades 74 cm high
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A pair of American teak and brass table lamps, mid 20th century with marble bases black and silk shades 66 cm high
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A pair of teak side tables by G-Plan, English mid 20th century 44 cm high, 46 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A pair of Swiss wool upholstered armchairs, Australian mid 20th century upholstered in surplus Swiss army woollen blankets
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A two seat rosewood framed settee, mid 20th century upholstered in a black and white micro-checked wool length of back 125 cm
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A rosewood partners desk by Gunni Oman Jun, mid 20th century 79 cm high, ??????156 cm wide, 72 cm deep
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K Paul (American, working mid 20th century) interior 1966 hand coloured etching signed, dated, titled and editioned on margin K. Paul 6/66 interior A/P 24.5 x 17 cm (image size)
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A set of five 'Caviar' pattern ruby red wine glasses, French mid 20th century 13 cm high
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A set of four ruby red glass wine glasses, mid 20th century 17 cm high
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A Italian blue glass decanter, mid 20th century 52 cm high
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A blue glass water jug and five matching tumblers, mid 20th century the jug 24 cm high
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A pair of Burgundy Italian leather chairs in the style of Borge Morgensen, mid 20th century
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Julie Lazarus (American 1940) Venice 1997 limited edition art glass form designed for Gallery Daniele Luchetta signed 'Lazarus 1997 Venezia D' to the side 26 cm high, 21 cm wide, 7 cm deep
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A pair of Pieff Kadia style black vinyl and chrome reading chairs, Danish circa 1960
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A steel '2000' gas heater by Richard Wolthekker for Faber, the Netherlands 1960's 66 cm high, 67 cm diameter
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A chromed composite table lamp in the style of Maison Charles, French circa 1960 with original textured stripped ivory shade 87 cm high with shade
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A set of five vacuum formed opaque acrylic applique lights by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italian circa 1960 34 cm high, 34 cm wide, 15 cm deep each
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A Danish teal wool upholstered lounge chair, circa 1960's
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A teak chest of six drawers, English circa 1960's 98.5 cm high, 76 cm wide, 41.5 cm deep
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A six drawer teak tallboy, English circa 1960's 115 cm high, 64 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) a wrought iron mounted and glazed mahogany cabinet, signed Majorelle, Nancy 200 cm high, 185 cm wide, 60 cm deep
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A Murano art glass vase by Luigi Onesto, circa 1960's inscribed to base L. Onesto, Murano 27 cm high
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A sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli, Italian, circa 1960's 34 cm high
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A French basket form ceramic bowl by Jerome Massier, Vallauris, circa 1960 stamped Jerome Massier, Vallauris to the base 33 cm diameter
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A blondewood metal base coffee table, circa 1960's 28 cm high, 178 cm wide and 75 cm deep
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A gray powder coated 'Boomerang' desk lamp by Fase, Spanish circa 1965 41 cm high
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A collection of fifteen Issues of 'American Artist' magazine, 1963 - 1965
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A vintage white painted wrought iron magazine rack and pot stand the pot stand 47 cm high
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A pair of figural carved and gilded table lamps, circa 1970's with matching shades 86 cm high
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An arc style chrome floor lamp, possibly Italian circa 1970 with composite stone base and amber acrylic shade 185 cm high
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A cardboard 'Wiggle' chair by Frank Gehry in 1972, manufactured by Vitra, circa 1990's
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Mateusz Sikora (1971) four lost wax figures the tallest 35 cm high
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Two fabric upholstered aluminum 'EA104' chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
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Three African polychrome painted tribal masks the largest 50 cm high
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A collection of four Jablonski glass forms by Adam Jablonski, Polish, second half 20th century the tallest 45 cm high
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A Pyrex tea service for three, 20th century comprising a teapot, a creamer, a sugar bowl, platter and three cups and saucers
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A fox fur throw rug 145 x 80 cm
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Ian van Wieringen (born 1944) monkey and frog 1979 oil and wash on canvas signed and dated lower right: van Wieringen '79 122.5 x 92 cm
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Fara Janka P. (Papp) Hungarian (B. 1926) Thatched house 1977 oil on board signed and dated lower right: P Fara Y 1977 49 x 58.5 cm
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Fara Janka P. (Papp) Hungarian (B. 1926) village scene mixed media on paper signed loer left: P Fara J 41 x 28.5 cm
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Fara Janka P. (Papp) Hungarian (B. 1926) landscape with church Spire mixed media on paper signed lower right: P Fara 27.5 x 39 cm
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A Greek 'Amalia' ceramic vintage wine Mavrodaphne bottle 45 cm high
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A vintage Chianti wine bottle in a wrought iron grape vine display with six small glasses 40 cm high
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A collection of vintage gilt and red patterned stemware with gold and red pattern comprising six red wine glasses, five white wine glasses and six champagne flutes 18 cm high
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