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Decorative Arts | The Luxury Edition | A Single Owner Collection Of Exquisite Ceramics — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:596
Sale Title:Decorative Arts | The Luxury Edition | A Single Owner Collection Of Exquisite CeramicsLots with images:596
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:362
Date:12-Jun-2022
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A mid-century coffee table, with a beautiful oak top on a black base, height 40 cm, width 98 cm, diameter 42 cm
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A pair of 1970s sling form chairs, produced by Knoll international, New York by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison. With black coated aluminium frames and chrome detailing, height 75 cm, width 75 cm, diameter 75 cm
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A Falcon chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Mobler, 1970s Norway. Upholstered in brown patinated leather and a beech wood laminated frame. With hard-to-find original leather straps, height 82 cm, width 78.5 cm
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A rare set of six Pierre Jeanneret chairs; model Pj-Si-54-A, circa 1960, all designed for the Administration training Institute in Chandigarh, India. Comprising of a solid Burma teak structure and a braided cane work seat. The rectangular backrest is slanted and slightly curved. The trapezoidal double-leg assemblies are connected by three crosspieces making it structurally sound and stable. All chairs have painted marks: Ati (H) 108, Ati (H) 195, Ati (H) 145, Ati (H) -8, Ati (H) 152, Ati (H) -48, height 77…
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An Erik Magnussen 'Z-Down' chair, folding chrome frame with brown leather seat and backrest, height 78 cm, width 67 cm, diameter 59 cm
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A Regency convex mirror with a surmounting eagle, a giltwood frame, height 100 cmmm, width 64 cm
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Artists & Prostitutes by David LaChapelle, 2005. Published by Taschen. A limited edition landmark publication celebrating LaChapelle's iconic and daring portraiture. Number 668 of 2500. Includes clamshell box, preview pamphlet, and original shipping box, height 55 cm, width 39.5 cm.
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A Depiction of the crucifixion of Christ, an antique wood carved cross and stand. The figure of Jesus is cast from metal and coloured with enamel paints, height 65.6 cm, width 32 cm, diameter 14 cm
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A set of ten Vitra Panton chairs, designed by Verner Panton in 1960. Made of durable, white coloured polypropylene with a glossy finish. Stackable chairs, height 81.5 cm, depth 44 cm, width 49 cm
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A pair of Eileen gray Bibendum chairs, 1970s design and named for the Michelin man character. In black leather upholstery with a chrome plated steel legs, height 74 cm, width 89 cm
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A set of ten Olly Tango chairs by Starck, designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. With plywood seats and backrests, with chromed tubular steel legs. Stackable chairs. With maker's mark to the base underside, height 91 cm, width 41 cm, diameter 50 cm
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A Louis Poulsen Ph 4/3 table lamp, designed c.1966. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen, white spun aluminium shade, chrome plated base, height 55 cm, width 50 cm
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A 'Yemen' table lamp by Dagmar Mombach for Ingo Maurer, made from delicately pleated beige toned paper, on a metal and stainless steel frame. In working order, height 27 cm, width 19 cm
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A Gideon desk lamp designed by Martine Bedin for Megalit, an aluminium and rubber desklamp, designed in 1984, height 64 cm, width 18 cm, diameter 40 cm
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A set of two Starck Neoz side tables, designed by Philippe Stark. With an ebonized mahogany finish legs and nylon castor wheels. Marble table top, height 43 cm, width 36 cm
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A mid-century planter, height 23 cm, width 85.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm
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A pair of 1960s atomic pattern side tables by Drexel USA, anodised gold and aluminium base with white laminate star pattern top with cherrywood surrounds, height 42 cm, width 53 cm, diameter 61 cm
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An Italian bronze figure, depicting a nude woman in a seated position. Mounted on a polished stone base. Unsigned, height 17 cm, width 7 cm, diameter 10 cm
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An Art Nouveau revival sculpture, depicts a woman in an arched position on a raised base, height 63 cm, width 24 cm
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An early 19th century brass Adams Transit theodolite, signed 'Adams, London'. With a telescope, bubble levels and compass, mounted on a wood base, height 47 cm, width 32 cm, diameter 30 cm
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A set of six Fritz Hansen chairs, with chrome legs and a moulded pressed plywood seat. An enduring design classic, height 67.5 cm, width 46 cm, diameter 37 cm
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A Fritz Hansen Super-Elliptical dining table, each leg comprised of four chrome rods tapering inwards and terminating at the base, height 70 cm, length 180 cm
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A set of four Fritz Hansen 'Series 7' chairs, with dark stained wooden frame and upholstered seats. 'Made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen' to base of each, height 73.5 cm, width 50 cm, diameter 43 cm
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A Qingbai cosmetics box and cover, Southern Song Dynasty (1128-1279), a circular shaped set with three small cup-shaped bowls divided by stems and buds of a flowering lotus. At least one of these small flower-cups has been restuck. The domed cover is moulded with 47 half-round ribs and applied with five florets on the top. The whole is glazed in a qingbai glaze which has pooled in the little cups. The cover has a pleasant 'Ring' whereas the base box has none. The cover is unglazed round its rim except…
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A 19th century oil painting of a reclining nude and putti, in a heavily gilt ornate frame. Painting 12 x 12 cm frame 33 x 33 cm
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Birds of New Zealand by Walter L. Buller, Published in 1882 by authority George Didsbury, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand. Hardback.
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An Italian oval top dining table, 1950s. A marble top with black lacquered wooden frame and legs with brass cap feet, height 78 cm, length 195 cm
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A mid-century sideboard, three drawers in the centre with doors to either side, height 79.5 cm, width 178 cm, diameter 40 cm
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A set of six Umberto Mascagni dining chairs, Italian. Originally designed exclusively for Harrods (London) in the 1950s. Featuring oval backrests upholstered in a cream coloured vinyl. With black vinyl covered legs and an inlaid golden metal trim. With brass capped feet, height 96.5 cm, width 45 cm, diameter 53 cm
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A Osvaldo Borsani T96 boomerang desk, designed in 1957, manufactured by Tenco Milano, Italy. In walnut veneered wood and enamelled steel casting frame. The top has the characteristic shape of a boomerang, floating pedestal on right side and longer return on left, both rotate 360 degrees. The shape of this desk is inspired by the design of the Eni building (Eni San Donato Milanese, Italy), for which the model was originally designed, height 73.5 cm, width 99 cm, length 250 cm
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A Danske Mobler aybed, this Danish modern style sofa from Danske Mobler showcases crisp lines and organic flourish. A simple mahogany stretcher base raised high on cigar-shaped legs creates the perfect setting for a relaxed lounge environment, height 39 cm, width 76 cm, length 194 cm
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An MG 14 sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, circa 1950s, with two side cabinets that adjust to a 90 degree angle, height 78 cm, width 44.5 cm, diameter 11.5 cm
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A Tom Dixon Pylon chair, made from hand-welded steel rod that is constructed in triangular lattice work for maximum strength and powdercoated in matte grey, height 129 cm, width 69.5 cm
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Anthony Burril I like it what is it', a lithograph in a box frame. Signed by the artist. Frame 79.5 x 54.5 cm
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A pair of Hans Wegner style plank chairs, made in Aotearoa, 1950s, height 34 cm, width 61 cm, diameter 56 cm
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A Starck Royalton armchair, featuring a grey velvet back with a white upholstered seat and steel legs, height 116 cm, width 99 cm
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A Starck Costes chair, circa 1984. A wooden shell on a tripod base, height 79 cm, width 43 cm, diameter 36 cm
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A Starck Royalton footstool, in white upholstery with a removal cushion and steel legs, height 43 cm, width 58 cm
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A chaise lounge in the style of Vladimir Kagan, woollen fabric with walnut legs, height 88 cm, width 81 cm, diameter 140 cm
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A Backhouse two seater Safari chair, Founded in 1948 by Joe Backhouse, the iconic Wellington furniture manufacturer produced some stunning examples of design such as this one, their take on the classic safari chair. With the teak frame features the exposed stitching joining the seat and slung leather arms, height 93 cm, width 120 cm, diameter 80 cm
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A Casanova chaise longue by Cattelan Italia, with white leather upholstery and a stainless steel swivel base, height 88 cm, width 160 cm, diameter 58 cm
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A Danish mid-century rosewood tallboy chest of drawers, produced in Denmark circa 1960. Amazingly presented with seven drawers and inset handles, height 121 cm, width 100 cm, diameter 46.5 cm
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A French Art Deco marble topped metal dentist cabinet, with four drawers, two-door lower cabinet, and a pop-up storage caddy, height 114 cm, width 94 cm, diameter 40 cm
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A 19th century French walnut commode, with key. Mottled grey marble top. Three full length drawers with frieze drawer to the upper, height 92 cm, width 129 cm, diameter 55 cm
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Whites Aviation Mount Tasman, a hand coloured photograph. In original frame. Frame 46.5 x 40 cm
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Whites Aviation Kaikoura coast, a hand coloured photograph. In original frame. Frame 40.5 x 46.5 cm
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Whites Aviation -Auckland 1946, an early Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph of Auckland. In the original frame with a Whites Aviation label affixed to the reverse. Frame 54 x 77 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Queenstown, maker's label affixed to the reverse. 70 x 138 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Mitre Peak/Mt Egmont, 138 x 70 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Mt Cook, maker's label affixed to the reverse. 138 x 70 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Auckland Harbour bridge, 70 x 138 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - harbour scene, 138 x 70 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Russell, Bay of Islands, 70 x 138 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Rotorua, 70 x 138 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - tower bridge, London, 70 x 138 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - The Golden Temple of Kyoto, 70 x 138 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Nara Park, 138 x 70 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Mitre Peak, New Zealand, 138 x 70 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - A Ladder Street, 138 x 70 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Mt Egmont, NZ, maker's label affixed to reverse. 138 x 70 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - New Zealand Drysdale, maker's label affixed to reverse. 70 x 138 cm
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A Feltex Carpet NZ - Lake Matheson, New Zealand, maker's label affixed to reverse. 70 x 139 cm
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An American Elgin gold pocket watch and 15ct chain, with Arabic numerals and a white dial. Cobalt blue arms., diameter 4.4 cm, length 24 cm
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A 'Colombo 626' floor lamp by Oluce, designed in 1970 and manufactured by the Italian design house. Enamelled steel base and shade with central chromed steel column. Shade height adjustable, height 204 cm, width 31 cm
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An American Art Deco lamp, circa 1920s. A heavy iron form with green verdigris. Featuing marbled glass panes. Re-wiring is needed, height 62 cm, depth 40.5 cm
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An Artemide 'Tolomeo' desk lamp, 2009, designed by M. De Lucchi & G. Fassina. Anodised and polished aluminium with steel wires. Fully extended, height 125 cm
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An Artemide 'Tolomeo' desk lamp, 2009, designed by M. De Lucchi & G. Fassina. Anodised and polished aluminium with steel wires. Fully extended, height 125 cm
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A pair of Lucite candle sticks, made with stainless steel caps and bases and a elegant Lucite stem, height 24.5 cm, depth 10.7 cm
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A mid-century floor lamp, with a wood and cork base and a rose-gold coloured neck. Featuring a white woven shade, height 153 cm, diameter 40 cm
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A mid-century lamp, on a wooden base with ornate detailing to the lower, height 61 cm, width 22 cm
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A designer pendant by Hubbardton Forge, handmade in Vermont, USA. With a linear, hand-forged steel frame and dual-shade design concealing six bulbs. Requires wiring, height 124 cm, width 91 cm, diameter 43 cm
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Friedensreich Hundertwasser - the garden of the happy dead, silkscreen print in 10 colours on synthetic material. Studio Texoprint B.V, Boekelo, Netherlands. Apa 32 170B, 1975. 88.5 x 89.5 cm.
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Ai Weiwei, Haircut, silk scarf, 2019, this scarf takes its motif from a papercut created by the artist as part of his Papercut portfolio, published by Taschen in 2019. Made of high quality Chinese twill silk, woven and screen printed by hand, finished with rolled edges. Taschen, edition 98 of 2500. Frame 98 x 98 cm
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A mid-century Alfredo Barbini for Oggetti Murano glass vase, a sculptural plece with deeply cut sides. With etched markings 'Babini Murano for Ogetti.' to the lower edge above the base, height 29.8 cm, depth 7 cm
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A Dominic Labino art glass vase, Labino (1910-1987) was known as a scientist and an artist. Many of Labino's art glass pieces are held in permanent collections around the world. He was a pioneer of fibreglass and his inventions were used in the Gemini and Apollo spacecrafts for insulation purposes in extreme temperature environments. This vase features an internal poly-chrome swirl with a iridescent stem encased in a clear glass outer. Etched signature 'Labino 1984' to the underside, height 12.5 cm, width…
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An Eyeball table lamp, made from chrome with four branches of graduating height from a central base, height 101 cm, width 50 cm
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A French Empire mantel clock, circa 1800. Featuring a woman holding a cornucopia and wheat. Includes a winding key, height 31.5 cm, width 22.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm
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A rare first edition copy of Augustus Hamilton's 'Maori Art', 1896. Published by 'The Governors of the New Zealand Institute, Wellington, New Zealand'. Printed by 'Fergusson & Mitchell, Printers and Manufacturing Stationers, Princes Street, Dunedin, NZ'. Handbound in red leather binding. Featuring a 9.2.54 date stamp from 'Biblotheek de Tiltenberg'.
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An original 'Hawaii' lithographic poster for Pan Am, by an unknown artist. Circa 1965. In a box frame. Framed 108.7 x 74 cm, poster 104 x 70 cm
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A Coco de Mer, a natural shell from Indonesia. Circa mid 20th-century, height 6 cm, width 26 cm, length 310
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An original Arthur Aldred Thompson 'Tahiti' lithographic poster for air New Zealand, designed by Arthur Aldred Thompson (1915-1997). The poster features the Tasmin Empire Airways limited (teal) logo. In a new box frame, height 100 cm, width 61 cm
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A brass vase from West Bengal, circa mid to late 19th-century. Hand carved in a rounded form with a wide mouth. Features an ornate floral design, and decorative detailing to the rim, height 18 cm, depth 14 cm, width 25 cm
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A 'Singing' bowl, circa mid to late 19th-century. Originates from West Bengal, where it was hand carved. Produces a 'Singing' sound, when tapped lightly, height 90 cm, height 9 cm, width 17 cm
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A brass vase from West Bengal, circa mid to late 19th-century. Hand carved in a rounded form with a slightly narrowed neck and wide mouth. Features an ornate floral design, and decorative detailing to the inner rim, height 19 cm, depth 19 cm
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A large brass vase from West Bengal, circa mid to late 19th-century. Hand-carved in a spherical form, with a narrow neck and occasional horizontal line detailing, height 34 cm, depth 30 cm, width 30 cm
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A brass vase from West Bengal, circa mid to late 19th-century. Hand-carved in a tall oval form, with ornate wildlife detailing, height 25 cm, depth 25 cm, width 16.5 cm
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A metal woven basket, Orginates from Bengal, height 22 cm, width 15 cm
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A Le Muse Inquitanti Maestri Del Surrealismo framed poster, a poster of the 'Masters of Surrealism' 1967 exhibition with Art by Rene Magritte. Framed in a box frame behind glass. 86.5 x 62 cm
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A poster print for the Le Corbusier exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi, 1963, framed behind glass. 86.5 x 62 cm
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A framed poster print of the Ladislav Sutnar exhibition, Cincinatti Art Museum, 1961, framed behind glass. 86.5 x 62 cm
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A framed poster print of the Piet Mondrain Cenntennial exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum, 1971, framed in a box frame behind glass. 86.5 x 62 cm
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A framed Ikat from Central Asia, 123 cm high, 101 cm wide
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A Shirvan rug, made from wool. 176 x 101 cm
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A large hand-knotted wool pile Iranian carpet, height 381 cm, width 290 cm
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A fine hand knotted Iranian Hamadan rug, width 235 cm, diameter 147 cm
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An Iranian Kilim, height 300 cm, width 133 cm
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An antique French map of New Zealand, titled 'Carte de la Nouvelle Zeelande' Par M. Bonne, Ingnieur-Hydrographe de la marine. Print 37 x 25.5 cm frame 53.5 x 41 cm
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A pair of 'PK22' style occasional chairs, originally designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen. With grey seat upholstery and a refined stainless steel frame, height 69 cm, width 58 cm, diameter 61 cm
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A Rene Lalique Nemours bowl, C. 1950. France. Glass fruit bowl with a design of declining flowerheds. 'Lalique' etched to base, height 1 cm, diameter 25 cm
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A Hera vase by Borek Sipek for Driade, Borek Sipek (1949-2016). A large and impressive glass form with bulbous top with four handles. On a long glass stem, height 62 cm, width 31 cm
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