Charles Roger "Red" Grooms (Tennessee/New York, b. 1937), "Traffic," also called "Street Life," lithographed paper 3-D sculpture of the New York City intersection of Broadway at Canal Street, portraying a chaotic scene with streetwalkers, firefighters and fire engine, double decker tour bus, policeman, and vendors. Signed lower right in red marker and numbered 26/75. Approximately […]
Lot 561: Burton Callicott O/C Abstract Painting, Antahkarana
Burton Harry Callicott (Tennessee/Indiana, 1907-2003) abstract oil on canvas painting titled "Antahkarana" featuring two triangular shapes with rounded edges, one outlined in cooler hues of the color spectrum, the other in warmer hues, both joined by a nearly transparent broad white line, against a gradient yellow and green background. Signed and dated "Callicott '92" lower […]
Lot 558: Gaston Lachaise Male Nude Drawing, Exhibited
Gaston Lachaise (American, 1882-1935) graphite on paper drawing of a nude, muscular man standing with fabric draped over one raised arm and the other arm bent as his hand rests on his hip. Signed "G Lachaise" lower left. Label en verso for the Museum of Modern Art, New York, identifying it as part of a […]
Lot 559: Matisse "Jazz" Series Portfolio, 20 framed color plates
A complete set of 20 framed prints from the Henri Matisse "Jazz" Series portfolio, published by George Braziller for the Museum of Modern Art in 1983 (a facsimile of the 1947 Verve edition). Each matted and housed under glass in a metal frame. Sheet: 23 1/2" H x 15 1/4" W. Frame: 28 1/4" H […]
Lot 555: Pierre Paulin 2-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort ( 2 of 2 )
Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern two-seat sofa or settee from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with shaped foam seat and “wave” back, with woven light beige upholstery. Settee retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper label to the base underside. 24″ H x 29″ D […]
Lot 556: 12 Knoll Brno Leather Flat Bar Chairs
Twelve (12) Brno armchairs, designed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Brno for Knoll Industries, 10 in black leather and 2 in dark navy leather, all with leather arm pads. Eight (8) with Knoll Inc. labels to underside, two (2) with Knoll dust cloth covers, two (2) without labels. One navy chair stamped "Knoll Studio […]
Lot 557: Pair labeled Knoll Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chairs
Pair of Knoll Associates mid century lounge chairs, both with the original dark red tufted upholstered backs and seats resting on a walnut base. Underside with Knoll Associates Inc./Long Island City, N.Y. paper tag to the underside. 31 1/4" H x 27 1/2" W x 27" D for each. Circa 1960's. Provenance: consignor purchased the […]
Lot 553: Mid-Century Florence Knoll Oval Table Desk
Labeled Mid Century Table Desk #2480 designed by Florence Knoll Bassett in 1961, manufactured 1970s, consisting of an oval, highly figured rosewood top and a chrome finished steel pedestal base. Underside frame with “Knoll International 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ label bearing the Knoll Industries trademark. 28 1/4″ H x 48″ W x […]
Lot 554: Pierre Paulin 2-Seat ABCD Sofa for Artifort (1 of 2 )
Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009) for Artifort mid-century modern two-seat sofa or settee from the F260 series also known as ABCD. Wood frame on castors with shaped foam seat and “wave” back, with woven light beige upholstery. Settee retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper label to the base underside. 24″ H x 29″ D […]
Lot 550: Pair of Labeled Knoll Chairs by Kazuhide Takamaha
Pair of Knoll International mid-century emerald green upholstered Suzanne Series armless lounge chairs, designed by Kazuhide Takamaha for Knoll in 1965. Both chairs retain the original paper Knoll label. 26 1/2″ H x 29″ W x 34″ D. Circa 1980s. PROVENANCE: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both with the original emerald […]