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The Spring Auction Series, Day 2 — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:626
Sale Title:The Spring Auction Series, Day 2Lots with images:620
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:350
Date:18-Nov-2014
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An Art Nouveau style gilt bronze and glass hanging light, after Hector Guimard, French, circa 1970. 100 cm high. Reference: Dunster, P., Architectural Monographs 2 - Hector Guimard, Academy Edition, London, 1978, illustrated page 81
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A patinated bronze and ivory figure by Louis Sosson, French, circa 1920. 35 cm high
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A Rosenthal porcelain figure of a wood nymph, German, early 20th century. 17.5 cm high
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A patinated bronze and ivory figure of 'Thais,' after the original by Demetre Chiparus signed D.H. Chiparus to the marble base. 53 cm high, 59 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A large bronze and ivory figure 'The Minstrel and the Maiden,' 20th century, after the original by Otto Poertzel, signed Prof. Poertzel to the base. 55 cm high, 41 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A large bronze and ivory figure group 'Tango,' after the original by Dimitre Chiparus, 20th century, signed D.H. Chiparus to the stepped marlble base. 61.5 cm high, 39 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep
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A bronze and patinated ivory figure of the 'Snake Charmer' by Affortunato Gory, circa 1920. 56 cm high
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A bronze and ivory figure 'Tanzerin' by Bruno Zach, circa 1920 signed Bruno Zach to the base. 38.5 cm high. Reference: Forrest, M., 'Art Bronzes', Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Pennsylvania, 1988, illus. fig. 9.102 p.422
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A bronze and ivory figure of 'Judith' by Ferdinand Preiss, circa 1920 signed F. Preiss to the marble base. 32 cm high. Reference: Shayo, A. Ferdinard Preiss- Art Deco Sculptor, Antique Collectors Club, England, 2005. illus p.104
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A bronze and ivory figure of 'Salome' by Dominique Alonzo, circa 1920 signed D. Alonzo to the bronze. 32.5 cm high
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A bronze and marble figure of a water carrier by Demetre Chiparus, circa 1920 signed D.H. Chiparus to the base. 74 cm high
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A bronze and ivory figure group 'Seduction,' signed A. Gilbert, circa 1930. 56 cm high, 29 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A French gilt bronze and ivory figure of a page boy by Leon Noel Delagrange, circa 1900. 34 cm high
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A bronze figure 'Folie de Printemps' by Pierre-François-Fernand Delannoy, circa 1930. 23 cm high
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A bronze figure 'Group Chevaux', after the original by Pierre Jules Mene, French, late 19th century, signed P.J. Mene and Group Chevaux, 53 to the base 7.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, 5 cm deep
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A bronze mask 'Mask of Sorrow', after Auguste Rodin, French impressed A. Rodin Paris, Alexis Rudier Foundry and dated illegibly. 34 cm high
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A bronze figure of knight on a horse, probably English, 19th century. 18 cm high
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A patinated bronze and ivory figure of 'Civa', after the original by Demetre Chiparus together with an Art Deco style architectural onyx surround the figure 40 cm high
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A pair of Austrian enamel decorated embossed brass boxes, first half 20th century, the largest 6.5 cm high, 11 cm wide, 9 cm deep
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A silvered-bronze mounted night and day figural clock, French, circa 1925 moulded and inscribed Edition Pomone, Raoul Lamourdedieu, Alex Rudier Fondeur, Paris. 45 cm high Note: Raoul Eugene Lamourdedieu, Born & died in the same village, Fauguerolles (Lot-et-Garonne) He was a sculptor and medal maker and received the title, Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneu. Pomona was the art department at Bonne Marche, Paris run by Paul Follot. The marble base features an engraved sun forming the clock face & metal hands,…
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Two bronze and animalier figures, a goat and a sheep, after the original by Rosa Bonheur, French, late 19th century, each signed with monogram and foundry stamp to the base the tallest 14 cm high
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A classical bronze torso of a Grecian male athlete, possibly Eros, French, circa 1940. 54 cm high
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A gilt bronze figure of a classical female by Martin Gotze, Austrian, circa 1900 signed Gotze to the bronze base. 40 cm high
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A bronze tazza with scenes of celebration, French, 19th century
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A bronze figure of a rat, 20th century. 17 cm high, 28 cm long
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A large bronze and ivory figure 'Persian Dancers,' after the original by Demetre Chiparus, 20th century, signed D.H. Chiparus to the stepped marble base. 64.5 cm high, 37 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A patinated bronze and ivory figure of 'Everlasting Love,' after the original by Demetre Chiparus signed D.H. Chiparus to the marble base. 66 cm high, 51 cm wide, 15 cm deep
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A classical bronze figure of a horse and rider by A. Hulsmann, German, circa 1930 signed A. Hulsmann and Dusseldf-broncebildgiesserei G-M-B-H to bronze base. 55 cm high, 44.5 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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An Italian 'Scaletta' four fold screen by Piero Fornasetti, designed circa 1955 each panel 200 cm high, 50 cm wide
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An Italian 'Achitettura' black and white 'Trumeau' bar, designed by Piero Fornasetti, second half 20th century, Note: Fornasetti Trumeau-Bar is the best known and reprsented piece of furniture in the Fornasetti range. 'Trumeau' is the classic example of a Gallicism in the Italian language which does not correspond to the real meaning of the original term. Fornasetti nonetheless used it to define this item of furniture, a cross between a sideboard, bar and bureau. The trumeau-bar was originally designed by…
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A contemporary painted side cabinet, late 20th century. 98 cm high, 95 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A stylish Chinoiserie marquetry coffee table with glass top, French, circa 1925 38.5 high, 131 cm long 63.5 cm wide
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A DS5 ebonised ash and lead light glass sideboard, after the original design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Italian, circa 1980. 160 cm high, 170 cm wide, 47 cm deep Designed in 1918 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this sideboard was produced and manufactured under licence from the Estate of Charles Rennie Mackintosh by Cassina, Italy in 1980
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An Art Deco style marble and lapis lazuli desk clock, first half 20th century. 15 cm high
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A silver plate and floral decorated enamel desk clock, English, circa 1940 inscribed to the movement Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd., 112 Regent Street London. 12.5 cm high
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A Sheffield plate mounted shagreen tea canister and a shagreen cigarette box, 20th century, the tea canister 10 cm high
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A parquetry inlaid wood and ivory box, probably Anglo-Indian, 20th century. 6 cm high, 12.8 cm wide, 10.2 cm deep
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An Art Nouveau style Scandinavian porcelain vase, 20th century. 17 cm high
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An Indian silver, enamel and semi-precious stone elephant and table ornament, 20th century, together with a cloisonne box in the shape of a duck. 18 cm high
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A collection of five carved and painted ivory birds, 20th century, the largest 4 cm high, 8 cm long
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An Italian Venini green glass 'Fazzoletto' vase, Murano, circa 1993 signed Venini, 93. 33.5 cm high
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A Italian Venini amber caned 'Coccio' glass vase by Alessandro Diaz, Murano, dated 2003 inscribed Venini 2003. 16 cm high Note: 'Coccio' vase made of fused glass murrine designed by the Italian glass artistAlessandro Diaz de Santillana, grand-son of Paolo Venini, and executed by Venini glassworks in Murano, Italy.
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A pair of enamel and silver sherbet cups, 20th century, in presentation box with brass inscription: El Alcalde De Barcelona Al Ex cmo.Sr. D. Franz Jonas Presidente de la Republica Federal de Austria Enero 1972 Height 14 cm
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An Italian Venini glass vase, Murano, dated 2002 signed Venini 2002 to the base. 20 cm high
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A small Italian glass vase, Murano, 20th century, 8.5 cm high
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An Italian Cenedese glass vase, Murano, circa 2000 signed Cenedese to the base. 27.5 cm high
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A painted glass 'Graal' vase by Mark Douglass, Australian, dated 2001. 50 cm high
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An Art Nouveau gilt bronze, glass and marble table lamp, after Hector Guimard, French, circa 1970 with green inset lozenge, 80 cm high. Reference: Dunster, P., Architectural Monographs 2 - Hector Guimard, Academy Edition, London, 1978 Vigne, Georges., Architect designer 1867-1942 Hector Guimard . Delano Greenidge Editions, NY 2003.
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An Italian Venini 'Calabash' glass vase, Murano, dated 2001. 16 cm
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A carved ivory bust of a lady on a black marble onyx inlaid stand by Rene Debarre, circa 1920 signed Debarre to the back. 14 cm high
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A Gouda hand-painted ceramic jug, Dutch, early 20th century. 30 cm high
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A Gouda hand-painted ceramic jug, Dutch, early 20th century. 22 cm high
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A 'Themes and Variations' floor lamp by Piero Fornasetti, Italian, second half 20th century. 179 cm high Note: Fornasetti lived most of his life in Milan, attending the Brera Art Academy from 1930-32 when he was expelled for insubordination. During World War II, he went into exile in Switzerland from 1943-46. He created more than 11,000 items, many featuring the face of a woman, operatic soprano Lina Cavalieri, as a motif. Fornasetti found her face in a 19th century, magazine. 'What inspired me to create…
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A 'Themes and Variations' circular shade floor lamp by Piero Fornasetti, Italian, second half 20th century. 186 cm high
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An Italian gilded and upholstered birch love seat, attributed to Piero Fornasetti, second half 20th century. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
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An Italian hand painted and transfer printed 'Zebra' cabinet, by Barnaba Fornasetti, second half 20th century. 130 cm high, 92 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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An Italian 'Jerusalem by Night' cabinet, designed by Piero Fornasetti, second half 20th century. 130 cm high, 92 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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A French wrought iron mirror back and green marble hall stand, circa 1935. 200 cm high, 188 cm wide, 20 cm deep
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A pair of vulcanite picture frames, French, circa 1870. 26 cm high Note: Vulcanite, also called 'Ebonite,' is moulded not carved and was first patented in 1864. Vulcanite was produced to rival Jet and cheaper to produce than Jet as Vulcanite could be moulded, as opposed to jet being carved. As Jet was the height of fashion but expensive to produce, Vulcanite made objects and jewellery accessible to middle and lower classes. Good Vulcanite pieces are hard to discern from Jet.
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A pair of Swedish leather and chrome 'Barcelona' style chairs, designed by Karl Eric Ekselius, circa 1960
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A Japanese circular rouge marble inlaid carved and painted hardwood pedestal, 20th century. 91 cm high, 34 cm diameter
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A large Art Deco pallisander and satinwood marquetry inlaid desk, probably Belgian, circa 1930. 88 cm high, 190 cm wide, 113 cm deep
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A French marquetry inlaid mahogany two-tier table, possibly by Emile Galle, first half of the 20th century, Together with a later fitted gilt brass handled glazed mahogany tray. 79 cm high, 72 cm wide, 60 cm deep Note: Maker J. N. Anrieux Rivart 18 St Augustine, Paris
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A French marquetry inlaid mahogany 'Tulipes' jardiniere stand, by Emile Galle, circa 1900 Signed Emile Galle, Nancy
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A sterling silver snuff box, maker JMR Birmingham 1884 37gms 7 cm long
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A Chinoiserie style cream lacquered and glazed vitrine, 20th century. 204 cm high, 106 cm wide, 36 cm deep
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A Chinese copper red jar and cover converted to a lamp, 20th century, fitted for electricity. 93 cm high
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An Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany vitrine, designed by Louis Majorelle, French, circa 1905 176 cm high, 85 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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A turquoise mounted carved ivory domed box, 19th century. 7 cm high, 10 cm wide
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A ivory mounted tortoiseshell box, Anglo-Indian, first half 20th century, 8.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep
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A bone inlaid camphor wood document box, 20th century. 16 cm high, 38 cm wide, 25 cm deep
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A bone inlaid and painted hardwood document box, 20th century. 9 cm high, 33.5 cm wide, 24 cm deep
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A wrought iron and glass console table, in the Egyptian taste, French, 19th century. 82 cm high, 140 cm wide, 86 cm deep
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A pair of Scandinavian chrome and leather armchairs, in the style of Bruno Mathsson, circa 1970
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An ornate ivory and gilt inlaid picture frame, in the Moorish style, 20th century. 45 cm high, 39 cm wide
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An Edwardian ebony and ivory inlaid rosewood cribbage board, first half 20th century. 6 cm wide, 13 cm wide, 8 cm deep
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A Regency silver mounted tortoiseshell and ivory notebook, English, circa 1820. 12.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide
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A Royal Doulton painted and gilt tea canister, signed J.H. Plant, English, late 19th century. 12 cm high
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An carved ivorine box, 20th century. 8 cm high, 26 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A large Delft polychrome decorated faceted vase, Dutch, circa 1930. 60 cm high
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An Italian Cenedese multi-coloured vase, Murano, last quarter of the 20th century. 25.5 cm high
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GASTON ALBERT LAVRILLIER, AMERICAN, CIRCA 1930 Young female oil on canvas 75 x 58 cm
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A pair of George V sterling silver Quaiches S.W Smith & Co. Birmingham, 1925 159gms 15 cm diameter
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A Cameo vase by Stevens & Williams. 23 cm high
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A Japanese Sumidajaya vase with applied figures and animals, 20th century. 46.5 cm high
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A Philippa James branch handled pottery jug, Australian, circa 1935 17 cm high
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A Rosenthal studio line limited edition Andy Warhol 'Campbells Soup' lidded vase, German, circa 2012. 30 cm high
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A large Gouda hand-painted covered urn, Dutch, early 20th century. 58 cm high
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Two finely painted gilt metal mounted Vienna porcelain tankards, Austrian, late 19th century. 17 cm high
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A Poole pottery hand-painted vase designed by James Radley Young, English, circa 1915 stamped Carter Stabler Adams Ltd, Poole England. 33 cm high
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An silver gilt mounted porcelain tea canister, by Sampson of Paris, circa 1920. 12 cm high
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A French Art Deco iron and glass 'Pendule Luminescente' mantel clock, signed R. Bernard. 25 cm high, 55 cm wide
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A Gustavberg 'Argenta' silver overlaid vase, Swedish, circa 1920. 26 cm high
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A Samson of Paris painted and gilt cup, saucer and sparrow beak cream jug, French, late 19th century, together with a Carlsbad printed porcelain plate. 12 cm diameter
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An English hand-painted porcelain plate, probably Chelsea, circa 1790. 19.5 cm
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A Royal Cauldon Cairoware 'Rangoon Philospoher' vase, designed by Frederick Rhead, English, circa 1930. 16 cm high
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A pewter inlaid and bone mounted walnut armchair by Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940), Italian, circa 1910. Note: Born in Milan on 16th February 1856 the son of sculptor and architect Giovanni Luigi Bugatti. Carlo Bugatti trained at the Brera Academy, Milan and later at the Academie des Beaux Arts, Paris. Infuenced by 'New Art' Bugatti became prominent for his highly detailed works in ceramics, silverware and textiles. His furniture was first exhibited at the Fine Arts Fair Milan in 1888. With further furniture…
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A large Rosenthal studio line Andy Warhol ceramic tile 'Marilyn Monroe,' German, 20th century, together with original fitted pine box. 50 cm square
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A large Rosenthal studio line Andy Warhol ceramic tile 'Flowers,' German, 20th century, together with original fitted pine box. 50 cm square
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A large Rosenthal studio line Andy Warhol ceramic tile 'Ingrid Bergman,' German, 20th century, together with original fitted pine box. 50 cm square
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