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New Collectors Art including: The Collection of Jann Medlicott, Twentieth-Century Design & Studio Ceramics — Art+Object

Auction House:Art+ObjectNumber of lots recorded:310
Sale Title:New Collectors Art including: The Collection of Jann Medlicott, Twentieth-Century Design & Studio CeramicsLots with images:310
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:238
Date:27-Jun-2023
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Artifex, three-seater chaise, black leather base and red Alcantara cushions, manufacturer's label affixed to base, width 195 cm variable. Provenance: purchased from Matisse interiors, Parnell in 1994
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Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, Andy sofa, three-seater with adjustable back rest and black boucle fabric cover, maker's label affixed to base
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Norman Foster for Gebruder Thonet, A900F chair, manufactured in Germany in 1997, Thonet label to underside. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Norman Foster for Gebruder Thonet, 'A900F' chair, designed in Germany in 1997; aluminium frame and with translucent acrylic. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Ricardo Antonio for Poltrona Frau, Italy, a 'Ravello' chair, designed in 2002 for the architect Oscar Niemeyer. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Gebruder Thonet, model "MR20" cantilevered armchair, in steel tube and rattan, manufactured in Germany in 1970s. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Paolo Piva for Wittman, Austria, a pair of Auretta chairs, in black leather upholstery, original labels to underside. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Arnold Merckx for Extremis, Belgium, Extempore Sunlounger, 1998. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Arnold Merckx for Extremis, Belgium, Extempore Sunlounger, 1998. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Josef Hoffmann, a 'Haus Koller' lounge chair, originally designed in 1912- 1914, this example made under license by Wittman, Austria. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy, a pair of vintage 'Servomuto' side tables, designed in 1974, original Zanotta stamps to base. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano, a 'Hyatt' side table, designed in 1984, height 43 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Ettore Sottsass Associati for Zanotta, Italy, Vulcano table, 1992. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Pablo Reinoso, a 'Pocketable' table, manufactured by Poltrona Frau, Italy for Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris,1990s, base covered with Poltrona Frau leather and stain/scratch proof top, original label to underside, 35 x 35 x 35 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Theodore Waddell, a genuine model no. 714 coffee table, originally designed in Italy in 1973, this example manufactured by Cassina with chromium plated steel base with ingenious design whereby the tubes can be turned to alter the height of the table, with plate glass top
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Gebruder Thonet, bentwood 214 knotted chair, beech wood with knotted leg and cane seat in red finish, the original No.14 (214) bentwood, also known as the bistro chair (without the knotted leg) was designed by Michael Thonet in1859, becoming the world's first mass-produced item of furniture. 214K was manufactured around the same time as the 214.Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland. Purchased directly from Thonet.de in the 1990s.
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Studio Cerri & Associates for Poltrona Frau, Italy, a pair of 'Donald' folding chairs, 2000, seat and backrest in thermoplastic material upholstered by Pelle Frau leather, 76 x 46 x 45 cm each. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Mies van der Rohe, a pair of Barcelona lounge chairs, in burgundy leather, manufacturer unknown, originally designed for the German pavilion at the 1929 world, 71 x 75 x 80 cm each
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Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, a set of four Dsr Eiffel side chairs, red plastic seats and chrome base, stamped Vitra Eames to the base, 80 x 46 x 55 cm (each)
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Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, a '670' and '671' lounge chair and matching ottoman, in black leather upholstery and walnut veneer, originally designed in 1956, this example manufactured under license by Herman Miller in 2009, original manufacturer's labels to undersides, 85 x 85 x 85 cm chair; 45 x 55 x 65 cm ottoman
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Charles and Ray Eames, lounge chair and ottoman, manufacturer unknown, in white leather upholstery and walnut veneer, 85 x 85 x 85 cm chair; 45 x 55 x 65 cm ottoman
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Studio 65 for Gufram, 'Bocca' lip sofa, couch in soft polyurethane upholstered with fabric (faded), edition of 1000, based on an original design by Salvador Dali, stamped to underside, 212 x 85 x 80 cm
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David Trubridge, Pacific series timber bench seat, Oregon pine, width 237 cm. Provenance: purchased directly from David Trubridge, original drawing study and documentation included
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Garth Chester, an original pair of Curvesse chairs, designed in 1944, the Curvesse chair is an icon of New Zealand design. Author Douglas Loyd-Jenkins, in his book at home: a century of New Zealand design, notes that the Curvesse chair was the first cantilevered plywood chair to appear anywhere in the world a progressive high point in local design. Inspired by the Bauhaus and international designers such as Marcel Breuer and Alvar Aalto, the Curvesse chair marries international form to a unique kiwi Diy,…
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Poul Kjærholm (Denmark, 1929 - 1980) for Fritz Hansen, an iconic Pk 24 chaise longue, in satin brushed stainless steel and wicker, this is perhaps the designer's most recognizable design, notable for its sensuous curves and organic shape. Inspired by the rococo period and the French chaise longue, Kjærholm labelled it the 'Hammock Chair' to stress that it functions by suspending the body between two points, original manufacturer's mark to underside, 85 x 67 x 155 cm
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Antoni Gaudi (1852 - 1926), a 'Battlo Bench', manufactured by B.D Ediciones, Barcelona in solid French oak; originally made for the Casa Battlo, Barcelona. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Massimo Iosa Ghini for Memphis, Milano, a rare and important 'Bertrand Cabinet', 1987, in lacquered wood, chrome plated steel and enamelled steel; cabinet features one door concealing storage, one flip-top door concealing divided storage and four drawers, 1092 2273 x 55.2 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Oscar Tusquets for Casas, Spain, an 'Alada' table, 1985, with four branch aluminium pedestal base and heavy glass top, 70.4 x 260 x 130 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Marcel Breuer for Gebruder Thonet, 'B 35' lounge chair, in steel tube and rattan, with wooden armrests, manufactured by Thonet in Germany in 1970. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Gaetano Pesce for Bernini, Italy, a pair of 543 chaise Broadway chairs, 1990s, in epoxy and stainless steel, original stamps to underside. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Alessandro Mendini, rare 'Redesigned Thonet no. 14' chair, originally designed in 1978 and manufactured by Gebruder Thonet, Germany, altered chair manufactured circa 1983 by Italcomma, Italy, original label to underside. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Joe Colombo, 'Superleggera' or Supercomfort armchair, in black leather and oak veneer, originally designed in 1964, this example manufactured under license by B-Line, Italy., 71 cmmm x 76 cmmm x 76 cm, the 'Superleggera' chair is in the permanent collection of the Vitra design Museum in Germany and Triennale di MilanoProvenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Zanotta, Italy, a pair of 'Lario' side tables, manufactured in 1984, in black lacquered hard polyurethane and suitable for outdoor use, 50 x 41 x 41 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Casas, Spain, three tulip shaped bar stools, designed and manufactured in the 1990s and no longer in production, metal bases with black alcantara upholstered seats, 65 cm height. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Jean-Marie Massaud for Cassina, an 'Aspen' sofa, in black leather, simple elegant design with tapering back rest creating unique floating effect, on two point chromium plated steel base
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Francesco Binfare for Edra, a 'Daumier' chaise longue, in red wool blend fabric. Offering a bed-size flat module that can be adapted by the tilting elements for differing configurations, original manufacturer's label attached, 32 x 127 x 200 cm (flat)
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Piero Lissoni for Cassina, a contemporary 'Reef' chaise longue, in olive coloured leather with adjustable incline on chrome stretcher base, 43 x 195 x 76 cm (flat)
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Jo Colombo for B-Line, Italy, an original Boby trolley, originally designed in 1969, this example in Royal Blue, impressed marks to base. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Jo Colombo for B-Line, Italy, an original Boby trolley, originally designed in 1969, this example in black, impressed marks to base. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Cartoccio vase, white translucent cast glass; originally designed in 1932 and manufactured until the 1970s; since the manufacturing process of these vases was manual, all vases are different, 29 x 27 x 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, Cartoccio vase, 1949, textured translucent cast glass; since the manufacturing process of these vases was manual, all vases are different, 22 x 22 x 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Ettore Sottsass, an 'Alzata a Scalino' earthenware bowl, originally designed in 1956, this example made by Bitossi Ceramiche, Montelupo, Italy, circa 2000, original marks to underside. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, 'A celebration of Sub Genius' vase (1996), hand-painted by Pucci Frangioni and in two parts, no. 2 in an edition of 12, editioned and dated 1996 with original maker's marks to underside, 76 x 33 x 33 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, 'Panda Heart' vase (1996), hand-painted by Pucci Frangioni and in two parts, no. 3 in an edition of 12, editioned and dated 1996 with original maker's marks to underside, 74 x 37 x 37 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, 'Golden Eye' vase (1996), hand-painted by Pucci Frangioni and in two parts, no. 1 in an edition of 12, editioned and dated 1996 with original maker's marks to underside, 72 x 28 x 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon for Bitossi, Italy, 'Salamander' vase (1996), hand-painted by Pucci Frangioni and in two parts, no. 1 in an edition of 12, editioned and dated 1996 with original maker's marks to underside, 74 x 34.5 x 34.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Auckland.
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A fine three-seater 1960s Danish couch, of solid construction and with original tan leather upholstery, inscribed 'Ole Wanscher' to underside
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Mario Botta for Artemide, Shogun floor lamp, black and white enameled metal construction with revolving perforated sheet metal diffusers, manufacturer's stamp to base, height 210 cm variable. Provenance: purchased from Ecc lighting, Auckland in 1994
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Verner Panton, a pair of Panto beam floor lamps, in blue lacquered steel, European fittings, height 114 cm
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Pair of Danish space age standard lamps, tubular form with transparent PVC exposing internal wiring and graduating to blue tops, 173 x 20 x 20 cm, note: this lamp has been imported from Denmark and needs rewiring.
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Original Danish Omi standard floor lamp, with aluminium finish, height 150 cm, note: this lamp has been imported from Denmark and needs rewiring.
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A retro standard lamp, in anodised aluminium with two adjustable ball shades mounted to a single column on a circular base, 142 cm height, note: this lamp has been imported from Denmark and needs rewiring.
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Ikea, a Scandinavian standard lamp, in pine and of square form, 1,60 cm height, note: this lamp has been imported from Denmark and needs rewiring.
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Vintage two-branch standard lamp, with adjustable spun aluminium shades and original slate base, likely manufactured by fog and Mørup, note: this lamp has been imported from Denmark and needs rewiring.
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Alvar Aalto for Artek, 153B bench, laminated birch construction and with curvilinear legs, 45 x 72 x 40 cm
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Hans C. Anderson, Danish 1960s coffee table, with Brazilian rosewood top and of solid quality construction, on a four point base, 45 x 105 x 105 cm
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1960s Danish teak coffee table, with original woven cane magazine shelf to underside, 50 x 150 x 50 cm
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Illum Wikkelsø for Koefoeds Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish coffee table, in rosewood and with recessed sliding end tables, original Danish quality control label to underside, 48 x 147 x 60 cm (not extended)
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Vejle stole Møbelfabrik, teak coffee table, makers name and made in Denmark stamped to the base, 51 x 134 x 59 cm
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Arne Vodder, Danish soap-washed oak writing bureau, with pull-out slide for writing and classic elliptical drawer handles, manufactured in the 1960s
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Small Danish teak side cabinet, sliding door to one side revealing a single shelf and three drawers to the other, raised on four tapering legs, 63 x 70 x 30 cm
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Bang and Olufsen Beosound, 'Century', slim wall-mounted cabinet with glass sliding door with hand sensor concealing radio, Cd and cassette. Designed by David Lewis in 1993., note: this lot has been imported from Denmark and needs rewiring. It hasn't been tested.
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Bang and Olufsen, Beomaster 3000, designed in 1985, it is equipped with an FM and Am receiver and amplifier delivering 30W per channel of stereo sound, note: this lot has been imported from Denmark and needs rewiring. It hasn't been tested.
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Poul Hundevad, upright bookcase, with adjustable shelves, designed in the 1960s, original maker label to verso, 196 x 108 x 31 cm
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1960's rosewood sideboard, of good quality with four sliding doors revealing a bank of five drawers and adjustable shelves, the frame with bevelled edges, raised on four point stretchered base, 80 x 240 x 50 cm
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Hans Wegner for Ry Møbler, Denmark, cabinet, 1954, with soak washed finish, two tone stained teak doors and original brass pull handle, doors open to reveal adjustable shelves, original Ry Møbler manufactuers stamp verso, 72 x 100 x 49 cm
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Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Four-drawer chest of drawers, designed in 1955, in teak with two-tone leg design, 86.5 x 76 x 46 cm
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H Sigh and Søns, Møbelfabrik, 1960s Danish desk, comprising of four oak legs and with a teak top and a bank of four drawers on the left with brass handles, 74 x 164 x 80 cm
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Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, 'Model 75' executive desk, with floating top and front of desk featuring banks of three drawers either side, built in bookcases to rear
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Børge Mogensen for Fdb Møbler, Double-door cabinet, with two-tone timber finish, ingenious brass key design and fitted interior, original blindstamp verso
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1960s Danish executive sofa, low slung and with steel strapped frame and black leather upholstery, 78 x 234 x 82 cm
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Vintage retro Danish 1960s leather tub chair, on five-point faux rosewood swiveling base, together with matching ottoman
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Marcel Breuer, set of six 'Cescar' chairs, classic tubular cantilevered frame holding woven rattan back and seats, manufacturer unknown
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Marcel Breuer, set of six 'Cescar' chairs, classic tubular cantilevered frame holding woven rattan back and seats, manufacturer unknown.
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Alva Aalto for Artek, pair of cantilevered 'Model 406' chairs, originally designed in 1939, these examples likely manufactured in the 1960s, in laminated birch with original cane webbing
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Alvar Aalto for Artek, 81B table, in birch with white laminate top, 72 x 75 x 150 cm
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Scandinavian rosewood extendable dining table, with cross-banded design to top, twin pillar stretchered base, 71 x 160 x 105 cm
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Farstrup Møbler, set of four 1960s dining chairs, in teak with black vinyl upholstery, original Farstrup labels to underside
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Set of four 1960s Danish dining chairs, in teak, with black vinyl upholstery and teak slat backs
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Nils and Eva Koppel for Slagelse furniture, set of four dining chairs, with stripe upholstery, designed in 1955, width 49 cm
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1950s Danish oak and teak side chair, sturdy construction and with original woven cane seat upholstery
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Børge Mogensen, 'Model 2221 Safari' chair, solid oak construction and in deep brown natural leather, designed and manufacture in Denmark in the 1950s
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Sigurd Resell, 'Falcon' chair, deluxe model with leather upholstered armrests, in champagne leather
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Sigurd Resell, 'Falcon' chair, three quarter model with deep brown leather upholstery
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Sigurd Resell, 'Falcon' chair, three quarter model with tan leather and sling
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Finn Ostergaard, pair of 'Albert' easy chairs, laminated birch construction, with original webbing
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1960s Italian two-seater sofa, black leather upholstery with satin-chrome plated steel legs, 83 x 152.5 x 90 cm
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Getama, modern Danish chaise lounge, solid blond oak construction and contemporary fabric
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Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, three-piece Danish lounge suite, comprising of a two-seater couch and two matching armchairs with original burgundy leather upholstery, designed in 1970
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Poul Henningson (Denmark, 1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen, 'PH3' pendant lamp, this example in white with orange detailing
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Poul Henningson (Denmark, 1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen, 'PH3' pendant lamp, this example in white with orange detailing
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Poul Henningson (Denmark, 1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen, 'PH3' pendant lamp, this example in white with orange detailing
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Poul Henningson (Denmark, 1894-1967) for Louis Poulsen, 'PH3' pendant lamp, this example in blue with orange detailing (interior piece missing, some wear)
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Verner Panton, 'Flowerpot' VP1 pendant lamp, this example vintage and in red enamel, 14 x 20 x 20 cm
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Claus Bonderup and Torsten Thorup for fog and Mørup, vintage 'Semi' pendant lamp, in red, 1967
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Vintage Danish 1960s artichoke pendant lamp, elaborate construction of multiple leaves in copper to diffuse the light; originally designed by Louis Poulsen for the Langelinie pavilion restaurant in 1957, designer and manufacturer of this example unknown, 60 x 54 x 54 cm
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Jo Hammerborg for fog and Mørup, 1960s Danish 'Juno' hanging pendant lamp, from the 'Saturn' series, complete with original fittings
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Vilhelm Lauritzen for Louis Poulsen, Danish opaline glass pendant lamp, complete with original brass fitting, original label to internals
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A Danish hanging 'Saturn' pendant lamp, with central glass shade surrounded by aluminium dish
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Mid-century pendant lamp, with six shades, imported from England and re-wired for NZ, 45 x 49 x 54.5 cm
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