FINE DECORATIVE AUCTION - MARCH 7th, 2010 - Starting at 11:00 A.M.

Featuring prominent Cincinnatians: Murray Seasongood, Janet Hoffheimer, Frederick Ziv, and fine homes in Columbus, Ohio; North Carolina; Lexington, Kentucky; and Cincinnati, Ohio.  Information on featured collections.

Featuring rare set of 6 Bronze “Gazelle” Chairs by Dan Johnson, Italy; Signed Pieces by Paul Evans; 18th, 19th and 20th Century Furniture, Art, Works on Paper, Ivories, Silver, Cloisonné, Bronzes, Jewelry and other important objects.

To Be Held

Sunday March 7th Starting at 11:00 am

Exhibition

Wednesday March 3rd to Friday March 5th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday March 6th 7:30 am -12 noon only
Sunday March 7th 7:30 am -10:30 am

TERMS

15% Buyers Premium, 3% Discount for cash or checks. Cash or Traveler's Check in U.S. currency only, arrangements for phone bidding or absentee bids 4 days in advance of sale. Will only take a limited amount of phone bidding on an item with a value of $300 or more. Absentee Bidder Form

Auction Items - Furniture & Oriental Rugs



Sheraton 19th Century Mahogany 4-Drawer Chest w/brass hardware 36”x 20”x 33”

Ref # F001


Outstanding carved, decorated & painted Italian 20th Century Dining Room suite comprising of: Large glass door breakfront embellished w/floral design, Wonderful decorated table with 2 figural pedestals on base, hand painted top w/foliage and scrolls w/decorated motif on top and body, heavily carved frame mirror, set of 6 carved chairs with figures on body F2, 3 add buffet & breakfront

Ref # F002


Outstanding carved, decorated & painted Italian 20th Century Dining Room suite comprising of: Large glass door breakfront embellished w/floral design, Wonderful decorated table with 2 figural pedestals on base, hand painted top w/foliage and scrolls w/decorated motif on top and body, heavily carved frame mirror, set of 6 carved chairs with figures on body F2, 3 add buffet & breakfront

Ref # F003


Outstanding carved, decorated & painted Italian 20th Century Dining Room suite comprising of: Large glass door breakfront embellished w/floral design, Wonderful decorated table with 2 figural pedestals on base, hand painted top w/foliage and scrolls w/decorated motif on top and body, heavily carved frame mirror, set of 6 carved chairs with figures on body F2, 3 add buffet & breakfront

Ref # F004


Outstanding carved, decorated & painted Italian 20th Century Dining Room suite comprising of: Large glass door breakfront embellished w/floral design, Wonderful decorated table with 2 figural pedestals on base, hand painted top w/foliage and scrolls w/decorated motif on top and body, heavily carved frame mirror, set of 6 carved chairs with figures on body F2, 3 add buffet & breakfront

Ref # F005


Outstanding carved, decorated & painted Italian 20th Century Dining Room suite comprising of: Large glass door breakfront embellished w/floral design, Wonderful decorated table with 2 figural pedestals on base, hand painted top w/foliage and scrolls w/decorated motif on top and body, heavily carved frame mirror, set of 6 carved chairs with figures on body F2, 3 add buffet & breakfront

Ref # F006


Dan Johnson Gazelle Dining Chair. Italian walnut, cane and brass. Dan Johnson Studio 1956, produced in Italy for distribution in USA. Model 20W, from a Private Collection, very rare. 20”W x 20” D x 32.5”

Ref # F007


2 Carved Parlor Chairs with carved dolphins, sea serpents carved on ends of arms

Ref # F008


2 Carved Parlor Chairs with carved dolphins, sea serpents carved on ends of arms

Ref # F009


Folk Art Decorated Pine Box, Rooster, Flower, Scrolls, Monogrammed LG, 27”x 14”x 14”

Ref # F010


Wonderful Pair of Egyptian Revival Style King Polychrome Chairs: the backs are decorated with Cleopatra sitting and being attended by a servant, have winged sides and square feet, raised on feline legs, surmounted by lion-form heads (one has missing carving on side) 21”x 41”x 27”

Ref # F011A


Wonderful Pair of Egyptian Revival Style King Polychrome Chairs: the backs are decorated with Cleopatra sitting and being attended by a servant, have winged sides and square feet, raised on feline legs, surmounted by lion-form heads (one has missing carving on side) 21”x 41”x 27”

Ref # F011B


Wonderful Pair of Egyptian Revival Style King Polychrome Chairs: the backs are decorated with Cleopatra sitting and being attended by a servant, have winged sides and square feet, raised on feline legs, surmounted by lion-form heads (one has missing carving on side) 21”x 41”x 27”

Ref # F011


Pole metal fire screen, adjustable

Ref # F012


Signed Paul Evans Cityscape coffee table, Chrome, brass patchwork base, original glass top

Ref # F013A


Signed Paul Evans Cityscape coffee table, Chrome, brass patchwork base, original glass top

Ref # F013


Paul Evans Cityscape Dining Table. Satin, Chrome and brass patchwork brass in a city skyline pattern, large glass top, singed Paul Evans. (Minor chips) on glass, Base is mint Base: 65”x19”x28” Glass Top: 4’ x 8’

Ref # F014


Paul Evans Cityscape Monumental Credenza with 6 doors with ample storage space. Chrome, Satin, and brass patchwork. Signed Paul Evans (Minor surface wear). 90”W x 22”D x 32”H

Ref # F015


Paul Evans Cityscape Monumental Credenza with 6 doors with ample storage space. Chrome, Satin, and brass patchwork. Signed Paul Evans (Minor surface wear). 90”W x 22”D x 32”H

Ref # F016


Oak hanging Corner Cupboard with recess door, molded crown circa 1860-1885 (28”x16”x41”)

Ref # F017


Bronze Hand Crafted base Coffee Table w/Glass Top 32” x 71”, attributed to Maison Jansen

Ref # F018


Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Glass Cloud Table (22”x17”)

Ref # F019


Paul Evans Custom Sculptured Bronze Coffee Table. Doubled arched base with rectangular plate glass top, signed Paul Evans, 1969. 6”x 24”x 16”

Ref # F020A


Paul Evans Custom Sculptured Bronze Coffee Table. Doubled arched base with rectangular plate glass top, signed Paul Evans, 1969. 6”x 24”x 16”

Ref # F020


Oak Carved Desk w/Griffith side posts, carved gallery & chair 38”x31”x22”

Ref # F021


Dan Johnson Gazelle Chairs, 6 bronze chairs, Model #10B, Dan Johnson Studio, 1956, cast bronze applied patina, cane & brass from a Private Collection, extremely rare, 33”x 17”x 15”, Reserve $12,000.00

Ref # F022A


Dan Johnson Gazelle Chairs, 6 bronze chairs, Model #10B, Dan Johnson Studio, 1956, cast bronze applied patina, cane & brass from a Private Collection, extremely rare, 33”x 17”x 15”, Reserve $12,000.00

Ref # F022


Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4 Dining Chairs, Model 6038 & 6037 in dark mahogany frames with original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Two arm and two side; supported by brass spacers, with Dunbar Label. These chairs are in the book by Edward Wormley The Other Face of Modernism. 22”x 23”x 37”

Ref # F023


Pair early 19th century English mahogany frame Side Chairs in fine upholstered fabric.

Ref # F024


Four chrome/steel Stools with carved oak tops, Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin 15.5”

Ref # F025


T. H. Rob Johns-Gibbings Coffee Table, Model 1759 (United Kingdom, 1953) Walnut Amoeba shaped top with slick, tapered brass legs, original label 53.5” Wx 30”Dx 16” H

Ref # F026


Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza. Mahogany cabinet with sliding doors and drawers. Has storage area in interior. 49”W x 20”D x 31”H

Ref # F027A


Edward Wormley for Dunbar Credenza. Mahogany cabinet with sliding doors and drawers. Has storage area in interior. 49”W x 20”D x 31”H

Ref # F027


19th Century Walnut Stand w/Marble Top, tambour door 13 .5”x 31.5”

Ref # F028


Late 18th to Early 19th Century Mahogany Tilt Table Queen Anne Design 23”x 28”

Ref # F029


Young Chang fabulous ebony Grand Player Piano 5’ 2” (purchased two years ago for $27,000.00)

Ref # F030


Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa, Rosewood and Black Leather Sofa, produced by Gavina, signed with Manufacturer’s label. 83”x 30”x 39”

Ref # F031


Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs. Pair of Chairs produced by Gavina, 1960 in Rosewood and Black Leather, signed with Manufacturing Labels. 35”W x 31”D x 27”H

Ref # F032


Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coffee Table, a large gorgeous rosewood coffee table produced by Gavina. No Major Auction House has ever had this piece. Size: 47”x 47”

Ref # F033


Edmund Spense (Sweden,1945) Mexican Mahogany Credenza with doors and interior storage unit, has individual storage units silver trays. All branded Industria, Mueblera, SA., made in Mexico Agelers Furniture, Edmund Spence Designer, wonderful sculptured pulls. 80”x 20” x 32”

Ref # F034


Ebony curved side Desk with center drawer attributed to Karl Springer 72”x30”x30”

Ref # F035


Renzo Rutili for Johnson Brothers Furniture, Black Lacquered Silverware Chest with fancy ornate brass hardware, oak interior, unsigned.

Ref # F036


George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Desk, from the Action Office Programme, 1964. Chrome plated, metal, painted, solid veneered wood, laminate, synthetics, w drafting stool. 65”x 32”x 40”.

Ref # F037


Edward Wormley for Dunbar mahogany & leather game table, slick tapered legs 31.5”x28”

Ref # F038


18th century walnut Chippendale Cabinet with wonderful carved shell above arched doors on upper section; bottom has 3 drawers across front with carved skirt; carved knee bends; rests on ball & claw feet. Top 54”x42”x13”, Base 33”x42”x23”

Ref # F039A


18th century walnut Chippendale Cabinet with wonderful carved shell above arched doors on upper section; bottom has 3 drawers across front with carved skirt; carved knee bends; rests on ball & claw feet. Top 54”x42”x13”, Base 33”x42”x23”

Ref # F039B


18th century walnut Chippendale Cabinet with wonderful carved shell above arched doors on upper section; bottom has 3 drawers across front with carved skirt; carved knee bends; rests on ball & claw feet. Top 54”x42”x13”, Base 33”x42”x23”

Ref # F039C


18th century walnut Chippendale Cabinet with wonderful carved shell above arched doors on upper section; bottom has 3 drawers across front with carved skirt; carved knee bends; rests on ball & claw feet. Top 54”x42”x13”, Base 33”x42”x23”

Ref # F039D


18th century walnut Chippendale Cabinet with wonderful carved shell above arched doors on upper section; bottom has 3 drawers across front with carved skirt; carved knee bends; rests on ball & claw feet. Top 54”x42”x13”, Base 33”x42”x23”

Ref # F039E


18th century walnut Chippendale Cabinet with wonderful carved shell above arched doors on upper section; bottom has 3 drawers across front with carved skirt; carved knee bends; rests on ball & claw feet. Top 54”x42”x13”, Base 33”x42”x23”

Ref # F039


Antonio Donghia Curved Back Hollywood Regency Style Sofa by John Hutton, 75”x 33”x 30”

Ref # F040


Carved Frame Bench w/Angels, needlepoint top 43”x 18”x 19”

Ref # F041


Kittinger Buffalo (branded in wood) mahogany Dining Table with pair of demi-lunes, fine tapered legs, center drop side when lowered, when open 90”, demi lunes 24”x48”x28”

Ref # F042A


Kittinger Buffalo (branded in wood) mahogany Dining Table with pair of demi-lunes, fine tapered legs, center drop side when lowered, when open 90”, demi lunes 24”x48”x28”

Ref # F042


19th Century English Oak Work Table with center drawer, scalloped carved skirt 40”x 32”x 22”

Ref # F043


French Walnut Stand w/Parquet Top, tambour door 17”x 12”x 29”

Ref # F044


Pair of Brass Ottomans with purple upholstery, designer unknown. Sleek and simple square Ottomans, extremely well designed and made. 15”x 15”

Ref # F045


Pair un-marked chrome frame Lounge chairs & Ottoman

Ref # F046


18th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest w/pull out tray, serpentine front, on French style legs, brass hardware 41”x 23”x 34”

Ref # F047A


18th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest w/pull out tray, serpentine front, on French style legs, brass hardware 41”x 23”x 34”

Ref # F047B


18th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest w/pull out tray, serpentine front, on French style legs, brass hardware 41”x 23”x 34”

Ref # F047


Hepplewhite 18th Century Mahogany 3 Drawer Chest 34”x 20”x 35”

Ref # F048


Rare and Unusual Game Table. Stainless steel octopus designed legs, has inlaid bronze game board in center, surrounded by bronze inlay chess men in marble top, Attributed to Maison Jansen. 42”x 26”. Reserve $2500.00, possibly one of a kind

Ref # F049A


Rare and Unusual Game Table. Stainless steel octopus designed legs, has inlaid bronze game board in center, surrounded by bronze inlay chess men in marble top, Attributed to Maison Jansen. 42”x 26”. Reserve $2500.00, possibly one of a kind

Ref # F049B


Rare and Unusual Game Table. Stainless steel octopus designed legs, has inlaid bronze game board in center, surrounded by bronze inlay chess men in marble top, Attributed to Maison Jansen. 42”x 26”. Reserve $2500.00, possibly one of a kind

Ref # F049C


Rare and Unusual Game Table. Stainless steel octopus designed legs, has inlaid bronze game board in center, surrounded by bronze inlay chess men in marble top, Attributed to Maison Jansen. 42”x 26”. Reserve $2500.00, possibly one of a kind

Ref # F049


Teak Credenza designed by Frederick Kaiser, five doors w/tapered handles, sliding pullout shelves, solid teak w/brass feet, stamped Made in Norway 90”x 17” x 32”

Ref # F050


Ebony laquered Bar Atttributed to Paul Frankl for Skyscraper Furniture Co. 30”x19.5”x33.5”

Ref # F051A


Ebony laquered Bar Atttributed to Paul Frankl for Skyscraper Furniture Co. 30”x19.5”x33.5”

Ref # F051


French Round Coffee Table w/original label in French 15”x36”

Ref # F052


20th century Fine carved Italian/French large wall Mirror on base, scrolled carved with swag design 54”x97”

Ref # F053


English Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Desk w/center door, original hardware 31”x17” x31”

Ref # F054


5 Piece Gaming Set, attributed to William (Billy) Haines, USA, c 1940. Brass plated bronze with Mother of Pearl Shell Top Table. 32”x 29”. Set of Four Brass Plated, Bronze Chairs with Cross Backs with round medallion center, original blue tufted upholstery, legs have slight curved shape. 32”x19”x 17”. Billy Haines was the designer and decorator for Reagan during his term as Governor of California.

Ref # F055


5 Piece Gaming Set, attributed to William (Billy) Haines, USA, c 1940. Brass plated bronze with Mother of Pearl Shell Top Table. 32”x 29”. Set of Four Brass Plated, Bronze Chairs with Cross Backs with round medallion center, original blue tufted upholstery, legs have slight curved shape. 32”x19”x 17”. Billy Haines was the designer and decorator for Reagan during his term as Governor of California.

Ref # F056


Harvey Probber for Probber Inc. Massachusetts, 1960 Game or Dining Table. Walnut top with terazza insert in center of table. Ebonized Mahogany base with brass wrapped decoration legs. 50” x 24”

Ref # F057


Post Memphis style small table

Ref # F058


Lucite, glass and chrome table in the style of Charles Hollis Jones (30”x18”x17”)

Ref # F059




Ref # F060


Oriental mat 2’ x 3’

Ref # R001


Meshed 9’4” x 13’7”

Ref # R002


Semi-antique rug 7’6” x 11’6”

Ref # R003


1940’s oriental w/geometric design 7’ 10” x 4’

Ref # R004


Sarouk 4’ x 2’

Ref # R005


Lilihan 3’ x 6’9”

Ref # R006


Lilihan 2’8” x 8’3”

Ref # R007


Bakhtiari fench design 4’4” x 6’6”

Ref # R008


Kashan 4’4” x 6’6” worn on all sides only

Ref # R009


Lilihan 3’6” x 5’10”

Ref # R010


Turkish w/Caucasian design 4’ x 9’6”

Ref # R011


Hamadan 4’10” x 3’6”

Ref # R012


Karaba 17½' x 10' 5"

Ref # R013A


Karaba 17½' x 10' 5"

Ref # R013