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Mid 20th Century Design, Collectables and Furniture — McKenzies Auctioneers

Auction House:McKenzies AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:340
Sale Title:Mid 20th Century Design, Collectables and FurnitureLots with images:339
Auction Location:PerthPrices available:276
Date:21-Aug-2013
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A Guido Gambone bottle vase/lamp, c.1960, decorated glazed ceramic and painted, with abstract designs on both sides, signed Gambone Italy with donkey mark, with retailers label: Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen. Bottle height 48 cm
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Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Glass Sweden Expo sculpture, 'The Magic eye', signed: Orrefors Expo 772-72 Sven Palmqvist. Height 23 cm
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Arne Jacobsen Cylinda-line for Stelton Denmark, c.1970's, stainless steel and plastic, comprising of three water jugs, spirit warmer, cream jug and ashtray. Height 20 cm (tallest jug). Note: Cylinda-line has received several design awards, including the Danish Society of Industrial design and the American Institute of interior Designers
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Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy, horse sculpture, c.1950's, Rimini blue, decorated and glazed ceramic. Marked: 715/36 Italy. Height 32 cm
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A Murano glass horse sculpture, c.1960 Italy, designer unknown. Clear glass with speckled gold decoration, depicting a rearing horse on base. Height 38.8 cm
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i) A Perspex and string architectural style floor lamp, c.1970's, designer unknown, possibly USA. Height 100 cm. ii) A Perspex and string globular light shade, c.1970's, designer unknown, possibly USA. Diameter 25 cm
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Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (1858-1910) Secessionist tray, designed Belgium between 1902-1908. Copper and brass riveted construction. Length 54.8 cm. Note: Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Belgium architect and artisan. He is considered to be a forerunner of the geometric school. He participated in many London exhibitions, and the world Exhibitions of Paris 1900, and St. Louis 1904
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An Otto Brauer 'Gulvase' floor vase, c.1960's, yellow and white cased glass, manufactured by Kastrup Holmegaard Denmark. Height 43 cm
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An Aksel Kjersgaard rosewood Danish low unit, mid 20th century four drawer unit side table, manufactured by Odder Furniture Denmark, stamped with makers marks. Height 51.5 cm. Length 117 cm. Width 36 cm
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A Mogens Koch modular bookcase system, mid 20th century, comprising four bookcases with plinth bases, manufactured from oak, with dovetailed joint, construction and plywood backing. Likely manufactured by Rud Rasmussen Denmark. Height 81 cm. Width 76 cm. Depth 26.8 cm
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An AJ pendant 'Royal Light' by Arne Jacobsen, c.1960's, metal and plastic construction, manufactured by Louis Poulsen Denmark. Diameter 37 cm. Note: designed 1960 for SAS Royal Hotel. Copenhagen
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An Arne Jacobsen drop-leaf table, c.1950's, model 3601, teak and tubular steel. Produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark, with retailers label: Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen. Height 68 cm. Top: 140 x 70 cm (extended)
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A Keith Murray for Wedgwood cylindrical and ribbed design vase, mid 20th century, manufactured England. Moonstone finish, glazed ceramic, signed 'KM' with makers stamp to base. Height 15.5 cm
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A Bing and Grondahl Zodiac figure 'Aries', c.1960's, porcelain, manufactured Denmark. Height 12.7 cm
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i) Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Sweden, 'Reptil' - Reptile series, first designed 1952. Glazed ceramic, design number 264. Length 31.6 cm. ii) Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand Sweden, 'Rialto', mid 20th century. Glazed ceramic. Length 34.5 cm
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17 pieces Bent Severin Princess Glassware, designed 1957,by Kastrup Holmegaard Denmark, comprising of: six shot glasses, 7 port glasses, 3 wine glasses and 1 candlestick. Height 16.4 cm (wine glass)
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Set of 8 Scandinavian harlequin drinking glasses, mid 20th century. Height 15 cm
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A mid 20th century terracotta bust. Height 26.5 cm
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Tapio Wirkkala for Littala Finland, c.1970's, 'Gerania series'. Moulded clear glass, engraved signature to base: Tapio Wirkkala 3931. Height 22.3 cm
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i) Goran Warff for Kosta Boda Sweden, c.1970's, cut crystal, signed base: Kosta Boda 56191 G. Warff. Diameter 16.2 cm. ii) Val St. Lambert crystal vase, mid 20th century, Belgium, signed base: Val St. Lambert. Height 17.2 cm. iii) cut crystal pear shape vase, mid 20th century. Height 16 cm
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A pair of panelled glass table lamps, mid 20th century. The lamps are constructed with panelled glass panes, inside a metal frame depicting wheat sheaf and leaf, designs. Height 56.5 cm x 30.5 x 30.5 cm
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A Danish rosewood extension dining table, mid 20th century, having one leaf. Height 74.5 cm. Top: 164.5 x 110 cm (with leaf)
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Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen, set of six teak dining chairs. Manufactured by Soborg Mobler Denmark, comprising of 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs, with rush seats. Heights: 77 cm & 79 cm. Note: Peter Hvidt (1916-1986), Orla Molgaard-Nielsen, (1907-1993) worked together between 1944 to 1975. The two architects together designed not less than 256 objects. Their firm Hvidt & Molgaard still exists
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Four Danish style teak dining chairs, c.1960's, painted teak. Height 78 cm
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A Scandinavian leather and turned leg stool, mid 20th century. Alligator textured design. Height 37 cm. Width 54 cm. Depth 38 cm
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A Poul Kjaerholm PK33 ottoman stool, designed 1958-59, Denmark, manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, with EKC makers stamp. Spring steel, plywood and leather cushion. Height 35 cm. Diameter 52 cm
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A Borge Mogensen leather 3 pieces sofa, c.1964, manufactured by Fredericia Denmark. Upholstered in black leather with teak legs, comprising of 3 seater and 2 single seater chairs. Couch length 220 cm. Width 72 cm. Depth 82 cm. Chair height 79 cm. Width 69 cm. Depth 82 cm. Note: Purchased Illums Bolighus 1964, Copenhagen
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A Borge Mogensen rosewood bar cabinet, c.1950's, manufactured by FDB Denmark. The cabinet has two top interior cupboards with 3, lower drawers, with square legs and stretcher base. One cupboard has two adjustable shelves, the opposite side has four adjustable pull-out shelves used, for holding glassware. Height 144.5 cm. Width 120 cm. Depth 49 cm
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Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup domed light, c.1960's, manufactured Denmark. Copper and plastic construction. Diameter 40 cm
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A pair of Guzzini style floor lamps, c.1970's, steel with plastic shades. Height 140 cm. Shade diameter 45 cm
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A teak and ceramic tiled top coffee table, mid 20th century, Denmark. Manufactured by P J Jeppesen Mobelfabrik, stamped with makers stamp. Height 43 cm. Top: 175 x 60 cm
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A Torbjorn Afdal Norway ox hide rosewood three seater lounge, designed c. 1963, manufactured by Bruksbo, Norway. Upholstered in black leather, with manufactures label on frame. Height 73 cm. Length 198 cm. Depth 70 cm
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A Danish style 2 seater sofa, c.1960's, rosewood with leather upholstery. Height 79 cm. Length 142 cm. Depth 78 cm
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A Hans J. Wegner CH24 Wishbone chair. First designed 1950, black finish. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son Denmark. Height 72.5 cm
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A Hans J. Wegner teak bed, c.1960's, manufactured by Getama Denmark. Teak, timber base, pine slats, dark glass, with rattan and vinyl construction. Bed frame size approx. 206 x 155 cm. Headboard length 222 cm
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A drop-side Danish teak coffee table, mid 20th century. Height 54 cm. Top: 160 x 80 cm (extended)
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A pair Hermann Bongard Flip tables, designed 1957, plus workshop Norway. Nickel steel collapsible bases, with dovetailed teak, frames having enamel tops. Height 36 cm. Top: 35.6 x 35.6 cm. Note: Hermann Bongard was awarded the. Lunning prize 1957. The Lunning prize 1951-1970 is awarded to two, designers instrumental in establishing the concept, and profile of Scandinavian design both at home, and abroad during this vital period
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An Illum Wikkelso rosewood side table with two inner folding tables, c.1960, Denmark. Manufactured by CF Christensen, Silkeborg, with two folding tables. Height 40 cm. Top: 44 x 46 cm
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A Grete Jalk B4 chair, c.1960, Denmark, manufactured in beech, by Poul Jeppersen. Height 73 cm. Width 73 cm. Depth 70 cm
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An Ole Wanscher mahogany bar cabinet, c.1950's, Denmark. Two door cabinet with adjustable shelves, with two internal pullout drawers. Manufactured by P. Jeppesen. Height 140 cm. Width 120 cm. Depth 40 cm
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Gordon Brandt (USA) Kinetic desk clock, c.1995, 'The Six Man Clock', brass construction, signed with coin tag. Height 23.5 cm
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Michael David and Kit Karbler (USA) prismatic obelisk glass sculpture. Late 20th century, Colorado, engraved signature to base. Height 33.4 cm
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Michael David and Kit Karbler (USA) prismatic spherical glass sculpture. Late 20th century, Colorado, engraved signature to base. Height 36.5 cm
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Peter Vanderlaan and Mary Beth Bliss (USA), c.1994, 'The Optical Glass Series'. Laminated prismatic glass, engraved signature on base. Height 22.2 cm (without stand). Note: Peter Vandelaan and Mary Beth Bliss's work, are represented in numerous public and private, collections in Japan, Germany, Canada and USA
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Heinrich Wang 'Love birds' glass sculpture, 1998, Taiwan, signed on base L/E: 597/1200. Height 13.5 cm
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Liuli Gongfang 'Birds on Reading Glasses' glass sculpture, 2002, Taiwan, signed on base L/E: 225/1400. Length 13.5 cm
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A silver and gold 'Ants' amber paperweight, set with 6 x 18ct yellow gold ants and 1 silver ant. Length 9.4 cm. Total weight 127.7grams
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Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of six chairs steel frame and plywood chairs, with Fritz Hansen manufacturing labels. Height 72 cm
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A Geoffrey D Harcourt Artifort chair, designed 1968, manufactured Netherlands. Model F976. Fibreglass. Height 64 cm. Note: Geoffrey Harcourt was awarded the title of 'Royal Designer for Industry' in 1978
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A mid 20th century sculpture of a Squirrel. Carved beech mounted on Bakelite and oak base. Length 40 cm
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i) A pair Swedish 830 silver candle holders, 1967, stamped with Swedish assay marks. Approx. weight 257grams (bases weighted). Height 6.5 cm. Diameter 8.5 cm. ii) 4 sterling silver Drink coasters, mid 20th century. Total approx. weight 248grams. Diameter 9.2 cm
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A carved wood Balinese dancer sculpture, mid 20th century, by FA pan Akus of Bali, signed under base. Note: FA pan Akus is a noted master carver in Bali. Height 114.5 cm. Provenance: Presented as a gift by President of Indonesia, to lady. Hasluck, wife of Sir Paul Hasluck, who had been. Minister for external Affairs from 1964-1969 and Governor-General of Australia from 1969-1974. The carving was later given to lady Hasluck's, personal assistant, who was also Sir Pauls private, secretary when he returned to…
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David Andersen 830 silver pair servers, mid 20th century, Norway, stamped with makers stamps. Approx. weight 106grams. Lengths 21 cm & 21.5 cm
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A set of 8 Scandinavian silver gilt place card / menu holders, sterling silver & enamel, 800 silver with makers stamp. Depicting Viking ships, roosters and mythical dolphins. Heights: 17-21 mm
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A collection of six silver gilt & enamel spoons, mid 20th century, Norway, stamped with various makers marks, including David Andersen. Approx. weight 65grams. Lengths 9.5 cm-11 cm
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i) A Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver acorn serving spoon. Length 20.2 cm. ii) 2 Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver acorn. Tea caddy spoons. Lengths 10.3 cm & 10.5 cm
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Two pairs of Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver condiment sets, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, signed. Heights: 4.3 cm & 4.7 cm
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Two pairs of Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver candle holders, designed by Flemming Eskildsen, signed 'FE Dessin'. Diameter 8.9 cm. Total approx. weight 354grams
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Ten sterling silver Scandinavian dinner plates, mid 20th century, stamped 925S sterling with makers mark. Diameter 28 cm. Total approx. weight 5150grams-10 plates
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A sterling silver two handled bowl, by the Princes School of Traditional Arts London. Length 58 cm. Weight 1216grams, stamps with London assay marks to base. Note: the Princes school of traditional arts was, founded in 2004 by HRH the Prince of Wales
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A Scandinavian design stainless steel 42 pieces part flatware set, mid 20th century, marked 'Oyo Norway stainless', comprising: 6 dinner knives, 6 butter knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 dessert forks, 6 soup spoons, 7 dessert spoons, 3 tea spoons, 2 salad servers. Length 28 cm (servers)
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Tias Eckhoff for Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver 98 pieces part flatware set, mid 20th century, Cypress pattern. Marked: sterling Denmark, dotted circle mark, comprising: 11 dinner knives-stainless blades, 9 bread knives-stainless blades, 10 dinner forks, 10 dessert forks, 10 cake forks, 11 table spoons, 10 soup spoons, 10 fish knives, 10 fish forks, 2 serving spoons, 2 serving forks, 1 cake server, 1 ladle, 1 cake knife-length 27.7 cm. Total approx. weight 4577grams
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A Georg Jensen Denmark acanthus sterling silver, 36 pieces part flatware set, mid 20th century. Marked: sterling Denmark, dotted circle mark, comprising: 6 dinner knives, 6 dessert knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 dessert forks, 6 table spoons, 6 soup spoons. Dinner knife length 22.7 cm. Total approx. weight 1914grams
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Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen Denmark, Cactus sterling silver 99 pieces part flatware set. First designed 1930, Denmark. Marked 'Sterling Denmark', dotted circle mark, comprising: 12 dinner knives, 12 dessert knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 dessert forks, 12 table spoons, 12 soup spoons, 8 tea spoons, 6 fish knives, 2 pairs servers, 2 salt cellars with spoons, salt and pepper shakers, 1 ladle, 1 serving fork, 1 cheese knife. Dinner knife length 23 cm. Total approx. weight 5315grams
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Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen Denmark, sterling silver 'Amoeba' bracelet, mid 20th century, stamped with makers stamps. Length 20.5 cm. Weight 140grams. Note: Henning Koppel (1918-1981) the winner of many design awards, including the Milan Triennial the international design award and the Lunning prize
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Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Georg Jensen, Denmark open bangle watch, first designed 1969, design number 336, serial number 1057, quartz movement with stainless steel case and band. Diameter 16.5 mm, stamped with makers mark, with original manufacturers box
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Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel design Danish sterling silver bracelet, mid 20th century, manufactured A. Michelsen, teardrop link design, signed 'NJ' with makers stamp. Length 18.5 cm. Weight 62grams. Note: Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel established a design, Studio Copenhagen 1946. Nanna also designed, jewellery designs for Georg Jensen Denmark and furniture for Frederica
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A Kupittaan Kulta Finland sterling silver pendant, c.1970, signed with anvil mark. Oval design drop pendant. Height 51 mm
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i) Eric Granit Finland sterling silver circular drop pendant, 1974, signed with Finnish assay marks. Height 65 mm. ii) Eric Granit Finland sterling silver ring, 1971, signed with Finnish assay marks, pierced spherical design. Diameter 16.2 mm
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Harold Nielsen for Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver and iron inlaid dove brooch. First designed c.1940, number 5014, stamped 'HN ' with Georg Jensen mark. Diameter 41 mm
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A Scandinavian sterling silver and gilt enamel bracelet, mid 20th century, stamped with makers mark. Andresen & Scheinpflug Oslo, Norway. Length 18.2 cm
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A Danish sterling silver choker necklace, mid 20th century, stamped with makers mark, Borresen & Lassen Hellerup 1954-1965, heart shape textured design. Length 37 cm
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i) A Scandinavian sterling silver and enamel floral brooch and screw-back earring set, 930 S mark, with makers stamp. Diameter 32 mm (brooch). ii) A pair of sterling silver clip-back earrings, mid 20th century, with makers stamp, Borresen & Lassen Hellerup 1954-1965. Height 29 mm. iii) pair sterling silver leaf and ball design. Clip-back earrings, mid 20th century, by Anton Michelson Denmark. Height 31 mm
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i) pair Danish sterling silver gents cuff links, stamped with makers stamp. ii) pair Scandinavian white metal shell design. gents cufflinks. iii) sterling silver necklace. Length 59.5 cm
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i) sterling silver ladies compact with mounted. Enamel geese in flight, mid 20th century: attributed to Erik Magnussen. Diameter 7.8 cm. ii) sterling silver and enamel geese in flight brooch, mid 20th century, by Erik Magnussen. Length 6 cm
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A Scandinavian modernist design 585 white gold bracelet, c.1960, stamped with makers monogram. Length 17 cm. Weight 38grams
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A David Andersen Norway sterling silver enamel brooch, c.1960's, from 'The four Seasons' series, 32 x 43 mm, signed with makers stamp
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A Custom made acrylic easel, with adjustable hanger. Height 202 cm
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A mid 20th century cigar box, rosewood finish with boxwood inlay. Height 11 cm. Length 25 cm. Width 15 cm
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A Danish style blonde wood desk, mid 20th century, with glass top, having two side cupboards, one with 4 drawers, other with two adjustable shelves, with a single, central drawer and single shelf front of desk. Height 73 cm. Top: 135 x 68 cm
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A Scandinavian style blonde wood desk, mid 20th century, with glass top, having two side cupboards, one with 4 drawers, other with one adjustable shelf, with single central, drawer. Height 75 cm. Top: 126 x 70 cm
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Peill & Putler ice cube lamp, c.1960's, Germany. Height 10 cm
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Rosa Serra b.1944 (Spanish), '100 Anys Informant, Diari de Girona'. Commemorative sculpture. Plaster cast with painted surface on marble base, signed lower right side, 32 x 11.1 x 10 cm. Note: Possibly a commemorative piece to celebrate the 100 years of the Rahola family ownership of the local daily newspaper-'Diari de Girona'. While the Rahola family were the original owners of the paper when it first began in 1898 under the name. L'Autonomista, ownership was taken from them and it, was used as the…
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A Lalique candle holder centrepiece, mid 20th century. Clear and frosted glass. Post war engraved mark, Lalique R France. Diameter 22.5 cm. Height 11 cm
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Pair of Sling chairs by Clement Meadmore, 1929 - 2005, designed 1963, model #248. Manufactured by Leif Wessman Associates Inc. New York, brown leather and steel. Height 72 cm. Width 73 cm. Depth 63 cm. Note: This design is represented in the Powerhouse Museum and the Museum of Modern Art New York
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A pair Rondo chairs by Gordon Andrews, 1914 - 2001, designed 1956 for Olivetti showroom Sydney. These examples having green fabric were, commissioned for the Sheraton Hotel Perth 1973. Manufactured with fibreglass shells, aluminium base. Height 83 cm
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Guy Edward Grey-Smith 1916 - 1981. Pair ceramic bowls, signed initials to base. Diameter 12.5 cm. Height 5.8 cm
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Pippin Drysdale b.1943, 'Tanami Traces'. Ceramic vessel, signature to base, 28 x 27 cm
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Pippin Drysdale b.1943, 'Diptych in yellow'. Two ceramic bowls. Impressed 'P' to base, 33 x 12.5 cm & 30.5 x 11.5 cm
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Pippin Drysdale b.1943. Untitled, 20 pieces dinner set 1987. Decorated in abstract designs comprising of 6 large plates, diameter 34.5 cm, 6 medium plates, diameter 27.5 cm, 6 bowls, diameter 25 cm, 2 large chargers, diameter 44 cm. Note: This is one of only two dinner sets known
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Pippin Drysdale b.1943. Untitled. Ceramic dish, signature to base, dated 1984, 34 x 38 cm
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Garry Zeck b.1941. Untitled. Decorated stoneware, signed with monogram. Diameter 35.8 cm
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Flora Annie Margaret Landells (1888-1981). studio pottery vase, c.1950's, decorated with blue and white drip glaze, signed 'Landells Perth'. Height 16.7 cm. Note: Flora and Reg Landells were pioneering, potters in Western Australia, establishing the Landells studio pottery about 1929
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A pair Stuart Devlin sterling silver goblet's, 1970, London assay marks. Textured stem and bases with hammered bowls. Height 14.2 cm. Total approx. weight 474grams
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Robert Charles Hitchcock b.1944. Two Animalia bear sculptures. Resin patinated to simulate bronze mounted on. Jarrah bases. Height 35.5 cm & length 39.5 cm
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14ct white gold aquamarine & diamond. Art Deco design ring
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18ct white gold ruby ring, with 10 rubies set into three rows
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14ct white gold & diamond Art Deco design ring, by Joh. H. Paulsen, Danish Jeweller & Goldsmith, stamped JHP
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14ct yellow gold Trinity design earrings. Clip backs. with Scandinavian makers mark
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18ct yellow gold domed leaf design ring, stamped VW (Viggo Wollny 1921-73 Copenhagen)
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