PEDRO FRIEDEBERG (Italian/Mexican b. 1936) A SCULPTURE, "Model for Hand Chair," gilt gesso and wood, a scaled model of the hand chair on a trumpet form support, signed at base. Height: 12 1/2" Diameter: 7 1/4" Note: The hand chair was designed by surrealist artist Pedro Friedeberg in 1962, when he was just 24 years old. From a very early age, Friedeberg rallied against structure and convention, finding inspiration in the Dadaist principle of creating anti-art for art's sake. Although he has painted, illustrated, and sculpted countless pieces throughout his ongoing career, he is best known for the hand chair, selling over 5,000 units since its creation. In the mid 20th century, the modernists, designers, and schools of architecture such as Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and the Bauhaus reigned supreme. Friedeberg's chair is designed as a parody of their principle that, "form follows function." Provenance: Personal Collection of Roy H. Van Horn, Houston, Texas. Condition: Some rubbing and gilt loss, minor surface wear and scratches, signature rubbed and has some losses, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
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HOUSE OF FABERGE, FRANKLIN MINT FRANCE, KRISTALLGLASVASE “Schneetauben”, schlanke Trompetenvase, die Gestaltung des Schaftes in Form zweier Tauben ist inspiriert durch ein Liebespaar in einem russischen Märchen, unter dem Stand bezeichnet: „Hous of Faberge / The Franklin Mint France“. H: 33 cm. Sehr guter Zustand mit minimalsten Altersspuren. HOUSE OF FABERGE, FRANKLIN MINT FRANCE, CRYSTAL GLASS VASE “Snow doves”, Slim trumpet vase, the design of the shaft in the form of two pigeons is inspired by a pair of lovers in a Russian fairy tale, labeled under the stand: "House of Faberge / The Franklin Mint France". H: 33 cm. Very good condition with minimal signs of age.
Three Lladro figures, The Wanderer, 22cm, model no. 5400, designer Antonio Ramos, issued 1987, retired 1998, Circus Sam, 22.5cm, model no. 5472, designer Francisco Catala, issued 1998, a/f (missing the neck of the violin) and from the Black Heritage Collection, Jazz Horn, 22cm, model no. 5832, designer Rafael Lazano, issued 1991, retired 2001, a/f (missing the trumpet/horn)
A cut glass and gilt metal eight branch chandelier in Charles X taste, 20th century, loosely of trumpet form, the corona cast with acanthus leaves suspending chains cast with masks and rosettes, descending to a circlet cast with seated amorini, urns and swags, hung with beaded chains and oblong pendants overall, 100cm highProvenance: Previously from The Ballyedmond Collection, Belgrave Square
19th century gilt metal table garniture, comprising three branch candelabra and pair of spill vases with trumpet form opaline glass vessels, each with swan and leaf ornament, height of candelabra 46cm, the separate elements possibly associatedProvenance: Estate of the Late Jane SumnerCondition report: Both glasses are very grubby and would benefit from a good clean, one glass has a couple of small chips to the bottom (not visible when in the holders). The holders have some overall wear to gilded decoration but are in good order overall. Candelabrum branches feel loose. There is a hole in the base and several other small holes, indicating it possibly once had a lamp fitting attached to it (see additional photographs). There is also overall wear to the gilding and the Swans don't seem to be as clearly silvered as they do on the vases.
A LARGE PAIR OF BEAKER VASES China, 19th century. The tall cylindrical bodies rising from tapered feet to trumpet mouths, with rounded central sections, each between two thin moulded fillets and painted in underglaze blue. The central section depicting masks on a key fret ground, the upper and lower sections with alternating leaves and archaistic blades enclosing key fret, ruyi-head and Yingyang designs. Apocryphal six-character Chenghua reign mark within a double circle on the undersides. Condition: Very good condition with expected traces of use and wear. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by a third-generation member of the Holzapfel family after 1995 and has remained in the family ever since. Weight: c. 4.4 kg each Dimensions: Height 46 cm each
A QINGBAI LOBED EWER AND COVER, SONG OR LATER China, 960-1279 or later. The body carved with ten vertical lobes rising to the base of the trumpet neck, with several irregular incised bands around the center of the body and below the shoulder, further incised with leaves below the curved spout and strap handle applied on top with a small loop for attachment to a similar loop on the rim of the cover applied in the center with a leafy bud. Covered overall with a transparent pale aqua glaze darkening in the recesses. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and firing irregularities. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 647.1 g Dimensions: Height 22.4 cm Auction result comparison: A very similar ewer and cover was sold by Christie’s New York in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 20 September 2005, lot 230, for USD $6,000.
A PAIR OF DEHUA BEAKER VASES, GU China, 17th – 18th century. The tall cylindrical bodies rising from spreading feet to trumpet mouthes, with rounded central sections, each between four thin molded fillets, the fine white bodies covered in warm ivory glazes. Condition: One vase with a short hairline of 1cm to lip, the other with a small chip of 1cm to base repaired. Overall very good condition with old wear, traces of use and some kiln grit and firing flaws. Provenance: From a French private collection. Old collector’s inventory number “P.2.25” painted to the base of one of the vases. Old paper label at the side of the other vase. Weight: 691.9 and 695.2 g. Dimensions: Height 25 cm each. The recessed bases each with a studio mark in a rectangular reserve, the foot rim and parts of the interior unglazed. (2) Auction result comparison: Compare with a related dehua gu at Sotheby’s New York on March 20th, 2019, in Important Chinese Art, lot 743.
A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, 1900-1950. The vase of ovoid shape with the sides tapering to the cylindrical neck with pierced handles and a trumpet-shaped mouth, painted in polychrome enamels with warriors on horseback and other figures, in lobed reserves surrounded with flowers and leaves as well as geometric borders below the mouth and above the foot. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and firing irregularities. Provenance: Old Austrian private collection. Weight: 3,300 g Dimensions: Height 42.3 cm
AN OCTAGONAL PEAR-SHAPED VASE 19th-20th century. The vase of octagonal form with a pear-shaped body rising to a concave neck with a trumpet-shaped mouth, painted with dragons amid clouds on a variegating bluish-turquoise glaze ground. Apocryphal Ming dynasty four-character mark to base. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and firing flaws. Provenance: Old Austrian private collection. Weight: 1,964 g Dimensions: Height 37.5 cm
A cased Yamaha trumpet, serial no. YTR-232 036021, a Schott's Concert recorder (af) and a further recorder (3).Additional InformationThe Schott's recorder has had a part of a component broken off, heavy surface wear, further general wear throughout. The trumpet with rubbing to the finish, as well as scratches and discolouration throughout. None tested, no guarantee of working order. Postage for this lot would be a large box.
A CLOISONNÉ BOTTLE VASE Japan, c. 1900 The vase with a compressed globular body rising from a slightly splayed foot to a long cylindrical neck and trumpet-shaped mouth, decorated with a variety of floral and geometric designs along with mythical beings, Buddhist symbols, lappet borders, and scrolling vines. HEIGHT 37.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition with minor traces of wear and expected minor fritting. Provenance: German private collection.
A RARE IVORY SEAL NETSUKE OF A DRUNK PORTUGUESE AND DUTCHMAN Japan,19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) This netsuke presents a very amusing scene with lively figures despite its small size. One man is lying on the ground and has a clownishly large head compared to his small body. The other man stands next to him and is laughing gleefully while he sticks a long trumpet filled with liquor in the other one’s mouth. The hat of the standing man indicates he is Portuguese, his robes are decorated with floral elements. The trumpet and buttoned vest are characteristic of a Dutchman. Both figures on a base, carved with a large seal on the underside. HEIGHT 6.7 CM Condition: Good condition; minor imperfections. Provenance: French private collection.
A rare Charles II pewter candlestick, circa 1675Having a broad circular detachable sconce, a baluster-knop stem, and low circular drip tray, on an octagonal-shaped trumpet base, maker's mark of 'S B', (PS1365) to underside, 22cm high x 15.8cm wideFootnotes:The maker's initials 'S B' may refer to Samuel Booth, York (fl.1671-1679), (PS809).A virtually identical pair of candlesticks, without the sconce, by the same maker, are in The Worshipful Company of Pewterers collection and illustrated, A Short History of The Worshipful Company of Pewterers of London and a Catalogue of Pewterware in its Possession (1968), p. 71, nos. 402 & 403.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare Charles II pewter candlestick, circa 1680With ribbed pillar stem, octagonal flange, drip-tray and trumpet base, the base also cast with a floral border, apparently unmarked, 7⅝in, 19.4cm highFootnotes:Provenance:The Price Glover Collection, New York.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PLASTER MODEL OF A YOUNG MUSICIAN19TH CENTURYPainted to simulate stone, portrayed fully draped, playing a trumpet, with black ink inventory number to side 867Approximately 43cm wide, standing full lengthProvenance: By repute from the collection of the Queens Museum, New York.Condition Report: Mark, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various chips of loss. Various larger areas of loss - please refer to images for extent. Including significant loss to trumpet and lower right corner. Item has been historically re-painted. Please refer to images online for visual reference to condition. Please note, we are unable to inspect the items off the wall. Condition Report Disclaimer
A MURANO GLASS SIXTEEN LIGHT 'SAN GIORGIO' CHANDELIERBY BAROVIER & TOSO, 2005With 4 spiral supports around a central urn with flowers above a base issuing 'trumpet' form arms with everted drip panes, hung with tear drops180cm high, 160cm diameter overallCondition Report: Chandelier in good order overall, as expected for age and use. Moths have become trapped within some elements. However, as with all lighting we would suggest having the wiring tested by a qualified electrician. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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