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 seats and “wave” backs, with woven light beige upholstery. Settee retains the original Artifort and Turner Ltd. paper labels to the bases. 24″ H x 64 1/2″ W […]
Lot 236: Set of 5 Knoll Saarinen Armchairs
Set of five (5) of Mid-Century Knoll International executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen (Finnish-American, 1910-1961). All with the original gold/lime green woven upholstery and steel tubular legs. Undersides of each retain the original “Knoll International 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022″ label including the Knoll Industries trademark. 31 1/4″ H x 27 1/2″ […]
Lot 237: Mid Century Knoll Parallel Bar System Armless Loveseat Sofa
Mid-Century Knoll Industries Parallel Bar System armless loveseat sofa or settee, designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1955, manufactured 1970s. Comprised of a tufted two cushion yellow or citrine woven upholstered top on a chrome and black finished steel base with four (4) legs. Underside frame with label for “Knoll Associates 320 Park Avenue New […]
Lot 238: Mid-Century Knoll Parallel Bar System Sofa
Labeled Mid Century Knoll Parallel Bar System sofa with arms, designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1955, manufactured 1970s. Comprised of a three cushion white woven upholstered top on a chrome finished steel base with six (6) legs. Underside frame with label for “Knoll Associates 320 Park Avenue New York, NY 100022″ with Knoll Industries […]
Lot 231: 2 Abstract Expressionist W/C Paintings, incl. William "Bill" Loy
Two (2) abstract watercolor paintings. 1st item: William "Bill" Loy (Tennessee, 1937-2008) abstract watercolor on paper, rendered in shades of orange, brown, yellow, grey, white, black, and blue. Signed and dated "William Loy 64" lower right. Housed and matted under plexiglass in a black frame with gilt trim. Sight: 21 3/4" H x 17 1/2" […]
Lot 232: Sylvia Hyman Tall Ceramic Sculpture
Sylvia Hyman (Tennessee, 1917-2012) ceramic sculpture, wedge shape with multi-color glazed rim. Signed and dated "Sylvia Hyman 1985" on the base. 23 1/2" H x 9" D x 7" W. PROVENANCE: Estate of Carl Klein, Brentwood, TN. CONDITION: One chip to ruffle together with a couple of fleabites. Protective felt added to base.
Lot 233: 1960s Florence Knoll Credenza, Marble Top
Mid-Century Knoll Industries 2544 Rosewood “Credenza 4 Position” designed by Florence Knoll Bassett circa 1954, manufactured in the 1960s. Rectangular cabinet or sideboard with Italian cremo marble top over four highly figured rosewood veneered hinged and locking doors with aluminum tab hardware. Chrome finished steel base and square tubular legs. Underside with “Knoll International 320 […]
Lot 227: Exhibited Steven Yee W/C Painting, Queen Tie
Steve "Jum" Yee (Chinese/California, b. 1934) watercolor on paper painting titled "Queen Tie," depicting a still life of a chain and leaves against a brown and off white background. Unsigned. Seventeenth Annual Tennessee All-State Artist Exhibition, Parthenon Galleries, Centennial Park, Nashville, TN identification tag label and a handwritten museum label, en verso. Housed and matted […]
Lot 228: Walter Hollis Stevens TN Abstract Watercolor, Storm Shore
Walter Hollis Stevens (Tennessee, 1927-1980) abstract watercolor on paper titled "Storm Shore", rendered in earth tones and shades of blue, white, and black. Dated and signed "64 Stevens" lower right. Double matted and housed under glass in a giltwood frame. Image: 20 1/8" H x 16" W. Sight: 20 3/4" H x 16 1/2" W. […]
Lot 229: 3 Philip Perkins Drawings
Three (3) Philip Perkins (Tennessee, 1907-1970) works on paper, including two (2) pastel abstract expressionist drawings and one (1) ink on paper figurative drawing. 1st item: "Untitled" pastel on paper abstract drawing rendered in shades of blue, green, black, and brown. Signed "Perkins" lower right. Title, date "1969," artist name, medium, and measurements, en verso. […]