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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:195
Sale Title:French Art Deco & Post War DesignLots with images:194
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:140
Date:26-Sep-2018
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French Art Deco three door cabinet, c. 1940, in the style of Maurice Rinck, macassar ebony veneer and parchment, chrome hardware, height 140 cm width 52 cm depth 175 cm. Provenance: Copeland & De Soos, Sydney
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Attributed to Epstein Brothers, Art Deco cloud back three piece lounge suite, c. 1930, walnut frame, comprising two armchairs and a three-seater sofa, each upholstered in ivory leather with loose seat cushion (3), height 84 cm width 167 cm depth 90 cm (sofa), height 80.5 cm width 73.5 cm depth 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Dominique (French, 1922-1970), Art Deco vitrine, c. 1930, walnut and vellum, of upright rectangular form with single glazed door, raised on a curved base with brass trim, height 177 cm width 75 cm depth 36 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Jules Leleu (French, 1883-1961), Art Deco dining table, c. 1929, macassar ebony, rosewood and silver-plated bronze mounts, the top of circular form above four tapered legs, height 72 cm diameter 125 cm. Provenance: Rosewood Gallery, Paris, 2005. Private Collection, Sydney
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Dominique (French, 1922-1970), Art Deco sideboard, c. 1930, walnut and parchment, of rectangular form with bow front, the tiered top over five drawers flanked by two doors enclosing shelves, raised on plinth base with bracket feet, height 97 cm width 191 cm depth 49 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of French Art Deco leather club armchairs, c. 1930, walnut frame, each upholstered in ivory leather with loose seat cushion (2), height 75 cm width 71 cm depth 78 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Dim (Decoration Interieur Moderne), Banquette stool, 20th century, of rectangular form, the seat upholstered in beige leather and supported on four tapered ebonised timber legs with cross stretchers, height 40 cm width 110 cm depth 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French Art Deco pedestal, c. 1930, burr walnut, of upright rectangular form, height 118 cm width 27.5 cm depth 27.5 cm. Provenance: Modernism, St. Ouen, France, 2005. Private Collection, Sydney
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French Art Deco sideboard, c. 1930, in the style of Maurice Rinck, rosewood and chromed metal, of rectangular form with bow front, the marble top over a pair of doors flanked by cupboard doors, height 91 cm width 221 cm depth 48 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Philippe Genet and Lucien Michon (French), pair of glass globe lamps, c. 1920s, each frosted glass shade raised on a silvered bronze base (2), height 39 cm diameter 35 cm. Provenance: Art Deco Luminaires, Paris, 2003. Private Collection, Sydney
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French Art Deco occasional table, c. 1930, lacquered wood, chromed metal and circular frosted glass top, height 53 cm diameter 27 cm. Provenance: Modernism, St. Ouen, France, 2005. Private Collection, Sydney
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Catherine Abel (b. 1966), the beauty of her, 2003, oil on canvas, signed lower left corner, 112 x 91 cm. Provenance: Art House Gallery, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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French Art Deco mirror, c. 1920, in the style of Edgar Brandt, wrought iron and mirror plate, height 166 cm width 151 cm. Provenance: John Playfoot Fine Art, Melbourne, 2004. Private Collection, Sydney
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French Art Deco side table, c. 1920, in the style of Edgar Brandt, triangular marble top above a wrought iron frame embellished with roses, height 67 cm width 76 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Marc Lalique (French, 1900-1977), Cactus table, designed 1951, Post-1945 production, clear and frosted crystal, the circular glass top supported by eight cactus leaves branching from a shorter row of leaves on a circular base, with spare glass top, height 71.5 cm diameter 160 cm and 190 cm. Provenance: Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, 8 June 2011, lot 198. Private Collection, Sydney
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Lalique, Femme Bras Leves' table lamp, designed 1928, executed 2012, frosted and clear crystal and polished stainless steel, depicting a female with her arms up, height 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Labels: the decorative panel originally created by Rene Lalique in 1928 to adorn the cars of the famous Orient Express train
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Lalique, Joueur De Pipeau' table lamp, designed 1928, executed 2012, frosted and clear crystal and polished stainless steel, depicting a male figure playing the pipe, height 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Labels: the decorative panel originally created by Rene Lalique in 1928 to adorn the cars of the famous Orient Express train
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Lalique, Versailles pedestal table, c. 2011, clear crystal base of footed vase form, surmounted by a circular stainless steel and mirror plate top, height 51.5 cm diameter 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French Art Deco sideboard, c. 1930, in the style of Maurice Rinck, rosewood and nickelled bronze trim and pulls, of rectangular form, with a single glass door flanked by cupboard doors enclosing shelves, height 102 cm width 200 cm depth 47 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Attributed to Dominique (French, 1922-1970), Art Deco pedestal, c. 1930, rosewood, of upright rectangular form, height 109 cm diameter 30.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Scott McDougall (b. 1953), moon Kissed Venice Carnivale, c. 1994, mixed media on canvas, signed lower left corner 'Scott McDougall, 90 x 91 cm. Provenance: Valerie Cohen fine Art, Sydney, 1994. Private Collection, Sydney
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Catherine Abel (b. 1966), gilding the ruby, 2004, oil on linen, signed lower middle 'Catherine Abel, diameter 100 cm. Provenance: Art House Gallery, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Dominique (French, 1922-1970), pair of club armchairs, c. 1930, rosewood frame, each upholstered in raspberry leather with loose seat cushion, on block feet (2), height 74 cm width 64.5 cm depth 94 cm. Provenance: Art et Dessin, Paris, 2003. Private Collection, Sydney
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O. Le Pecheur (French), Eight-Light chandelier, c. 1920, in the style of Edgar Brandt, wrought iron, chrome and alabaster shades, height 130 cm diameter 94 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French patio table, c. 1940, rectangular marble top embellished with micro-mosaic floral motifs, resting on a wrought iron base, height 69 cm width 141 cm depth 89 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Ultraglass Greek column pedestal, 20th century, plexiglass, the column surmounted by a Ionic capital, height 74 cm width 34.4 cm (capital). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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French Art Deco coffee table, c. 1940, walnut, the circular top with mirrored details, raised on three tapered legs, height 52 cm diameter 64 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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V. P. De Cayeux (French), Three-Panel screen, c. 1955, the lacquered wood panels incised with three warriors on horseback, incised lower left 'ViP De Cayeux, height 205 cm length 249 cm (overall). Provenance: Sotheby's London, fine 20th century design & an important private Collection of Art Deco figures, 02 May 2007, lot 55. Private Collection, Sydney
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After Pietro Chiesa (Italian,1892-1948), pair of Art Deco Torchieres, c. 1935, manufactured by Fontana Arte, glass and brass, shades (A/F) (2), height 196 cm diameter 63 cm (shade). Provenance: John Playfoot Fine Art, Melbourne, 2003. Private Collection, Sydney, Labels: Cf. For comparison Franco Debon, Fontana Arte- Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand
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Jurgen Bey (Dutch, b. 1965), pair of pendant chandeliers, designed 1999, manufactured by Moooi, crystal, glass, metal and resin, each of cylindrical form (2), height 82 cm diameter 49 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Joshua Yeldham (b. 1970), pearl of the Overflow (the Bird's nest Diary Series), 2001, pencil, charcoal and gouache on photographic image, edition: of 12, signed lower right corner 'Yeldham, 105.5 x 69 cm. Provenance: Art House Gallery, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Kazuhide Takahama (Japanese, b. 1930), Double-sided Suzanne sofa, designed 1965, manufactured by Knoll, striped wool fabric upholstery, foam shell, stainless steel trim, height 70 cm width 152 cm depth 152 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Rodolfo Dordoni (Italian, b. 1954), circular coffee table, c. 2000, manufactured by Minotti, portoro marble top of circular form above a polished stainless steel base, height 32 cm diameter 120 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Leon Rosen (American), demi-lune desk, c. 2000, manufactured by Pace collection, glass and stainless steel, height 73 cm outer arc. 170 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Minotti, leather armchair, c. 2000, manufactured by Minotti, brown leather upholstery, raised on four tapered wooden legs, height 78 cm width 58 cm diameter 52 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Rodolfo Dordoni (Italian, b. 1954), Caulfield coffee table, designed 2003, manufactured by Minotti, circular smoked glass top above a stainless steel base, height 53.5 cm diameter 45 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Rodolfo Dordoni (Italian, b. 1954), Caulfield side table, designed 2003, manufactured by Minotti, circular smoked glass top above a stainless steel base, height 45 diameter 70 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Mario Cananzi and Roberto Semprini (Italian, b. 1958 and b. 1959), Tatlin sofa, designed 1989, manufactured by Edra, steel spiral frame with blue velvet upholstery, chromed metal base, retains Edra label, height 134 cm width 210 cm depth 175 cm, Labels: based on the Tatlin tower by Vladimir Tatlin, emblem of Constructivism, which is displayed at the Beaubourg Museum in Paris
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Tim Storrier (b. 1949), the night Embers, 2008, collagraph, edition: 3/70, numbered, titled signed below image '3/70, the night Embers, Storrier, 59 x 120 cm. Provenance: The Artist. Private Collection Sydney
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Minotti, pair of leather lounge chairs, c. 2000, manufactured by Minotti, black leather upholstery, powder-coated steel frame (2), height 79 cm width 72 cm diameter 88 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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B&B Italia, pair of bedside tables, 21st century, manufactured by B&B Italia, dark-stained wood and stainless steel trim, each of square form, minor damage to veneer (2), height 50 cm width 55 cm diameter 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Emma Langridge (British, b. 1974), Untitled Default, 1999, mixed media on board, titled, signed and dated verso 'Untitled Default, Langridge, 1999' (6), 180 x 135 cm. Provenance: The Artist, Metro 5 Gallery, Melbourne, 2004. Private Collection, Sydney
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Italian mushroom table lamp, c. 1970, white acrylic shade with chrome base, height 50 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Schroers & Schroers Berlin, glass television stand, reinforced glass, height 49 cm width 84 cm diameter 40 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Mobile Nightstands, manufactured by Kartell, black acrylic, chromed steel, each having a single drawer and low shelf, on wheels, space label (2), height 48 cm width 47.5 cm depth 45.5 cm
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), lounge chair wood (Lcw), designed 1946, manufactured by Herman Miller, moulded plywood with black finish, retain manufacturer's decal label to underside of base, height 67 cm width 56 cm depth 61 cm, Labels: accompanied by certificate of authenticity
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Vico Magistretti (Italian, 1920-2006), Chimera floor lamp, designed c. 1970, manufactured by Artemide, white acrylic, on circular black metal base, height 185 cm
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Theodore Waddell (American, b. 1928), coffee table, model 714, designed 1973, manufactured by Cassina, circular glass top with bevelled edge above a polished chromed steel base, height 41 cm diameter 100 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Annette Bezor (b. 1950), Tete B2, 2000, oil on canvas, signed, dated and titled verso 'Bezor, 4 July 2000, Tete B2', 165 x 165 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, fine Australian & international paintings, Sydney, 26/08/2003, lot no. 238. Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Danish armchairs, c. 1970, in style of Hans Wegner, teak, with black leather loose cushions, stamped 'Made in Denmark' (2), height 70 cm width 70 cm depth 77 cm
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Matthew Johnson (b. 1963), Calm of Day V, 2002, oil on linen, signed, dated and titled verso 'Matthew Johnson, 2002, Calm of Day V, 2002', 152 x 122 cm. Provenance: Olsen Gallery, Woollahra. Private Collection, Sydney
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), egg chair, designed 1958, executed c. 2006, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, orange fabric upholstery, retains decal label 'Republic of Fritz Hansen, height 107 cm. Provenance: Corporate culture Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney, Labels: Cf. For comparison Thau, Carsten and Vindum, Kjeld, Arne Jacobsen, Arkitekton, Copenhagen, 2008, p. 471-47
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Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978), five Bertoia bar stools, designed 1952, manufactured by Knoll, chromed steel frames, with seat pads (5), height 104 cm width 27.5 cm depth 27.5 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Kazuhide Takahama (Japanese, b. 1930), Suzanne sofa, designed 1965, manufactured by Knoll, orange wool fabric upholstery, foam shell and stainless steel frame, height 70 cm width 152 cm diameter 90 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), pedestal dining table, designed c. 1957, manufactured by Knoll, white oval marble top, above a white enamelled aluminium base, height 72 cm width 199 cm depth 121 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney, Labels: Cf. For comparison Steven and Linda Rouland', Knoll Furniture: 1938-1960, p. 121-122
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Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), set of six tulip chairs, designed c. 1957, manufactured by Knoll, each with white fibreglass and reinforced plastic shell, white enamelled aluminium base, retain manufacturer's decal labels (6), height 81 cm width 58 cm depth 47 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Danish chest of drawers, c. 1960, rosewood, having eight long drawers, manufacturer's stamp to back, height 80.5 cm width 138.5 cm depth 42.5 cm
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Sigurd Ressel (Norwegian, b. 1920), Falcon chair, designed 1974, manufactured by Vatne Mobler, wooden frame with canvas sling and dark drown leatherette loose cushion, height 80 cm
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Eero Saarinen (Finnish, 1910-1961), Womb chair, designed 1948, manufactured by Knoll, chromed steel frame and legs, red wool upholstery, together with matching footstool (2), height 92 cm width 106 cm
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After Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), Chairman Mao (hot Blue), colour silkscreen, printer's stamps in blue ink verso 'Fill in your own signature and published by Sunday B. Morning, 90 x 90 cm. Provenance: Josef Lebovic gallery, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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After Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), Chairman Mao (Hot Pink), colour silkscreen, printer's stamps in blue ink verso 'Fill in your own signature and published by Sunday B. Morning, 90 x 90 cm. Provenance: Josef Lebovic gallery, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Pair of Sunray chairs, c. 1970, manufactured by Crownall, in the style of Franco Albini, rattan and enamelled steel (2), height 80 cm width 80 cm depth 70 cm
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Grant Featherston (Australian, 1922-1995), R160 chair, designed c. 1951, red wool upholstery, on four timber tapered legs, height 95 cm width 73 cm depth 66 cm, Labels: Cf. For comparison Geoff Isaac, Featherston, Thames & Hudson, 2017, p. 59
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Illum Wikkelso (Danish, 1919-1999), VII three seater sofa, designed 1965, upholstered in black leather with loose cushions, raised on tapered legs, height 67 cm width 229 cm depth 76 cm
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Verner Panton (Denmark, 1926-1998), Bachelor chair, designed 1955, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, black canvas and chromed steel, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 74 cm, Labels: Cf. For comparison Von Vegesack and Remmele, Verner Panton: The Collected works, p. 240
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Kazuhide Takahama (Japanese, b. 1930), Suzanne lounge chair, designed 1965, manufactured by Knoll, red wool fabric upholstery, foam shell, stainless steel trim, height 70 width 78 diameter 90 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), La Chaise', designed 1948, manufactured by Vitra, the organic shaped polyurethane shell with white lacquer finish, above four chrome plated tubular steel rods on a cruciform oak base, with decal label 'Original Eames chaise, Charles Eames, Vitra, height 88 cm width 145 cm depth 84 cm, Labels: Charles and Ray Eames designed La chaise in 1948 for a competition at the Museum of modern Art in New York, inspired by 'Floating Figure', a sculpture by…
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Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972), Scandinavian three seater sofa, c. 1960, manufactured by Stouby, light brown leather upholstery, loose cushions marked 'Stouby, height 64.5 cm width 201 cm depth 81 cm
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Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978), Asymmetric chaise, designed 1952, manufactured by Knoll, green wool fabric upholstery and chromed steel frame, height 135 cm width 84 cm depth 36 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), pair of Lcm chairs, c. 1946, moulded walnut veneered plywood seat and back, chrome plated steel frame, retain manufacturer's decal labels (2), height 76 cm
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Charles and Ray Eames (American, 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), six Dsr dining chairs, designed c. 1948, manufactured by Vitra, plastic shell seat with chrome steel eiffel tower base, six red chairs, all retain manufacturer's decal labels (6), height 81 cm width 46.5 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Heinz Steinmann (b. 1943), Jabiru, Palmer river Hills, c. 1980, oil and ink on board, signed lower left corner 'Heinz Steinmann', titled verso 'Jabiru, Palmer river Hills, 91 x 122 cm. Provenance: Holdsworth Galleries, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972), open low bookcase, c. 1950, manufactured by Ab Karl Anderson & Soner, oak, with two pull-out trays, one painted orange and one grey, height 84 cm width 134.5 cm depth 36 cm
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Borge Mogensen (Danish, 1914-1972), two door low cabinet, c. 1950, manufactured by Ab Karl Anderson & Soner, oak, having two glass sliding doors enclosing adjustable shelves, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 84 cm width 134.5 cm depth 36 cm
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), egg chair, designed 1958, executed c. 2006, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, orange fabric upholstery, retains decal label 'Republic of Fritz Hansen, height 107 cm. Provenance: Corporate culture Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney, Labels: Cf. For comparison Thau, Carsten and Vindum, Kjeld, Arne Jacobsen, Arkitekton, Copenhagen, 2008, p. 471-47
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Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009), Groovy chair, model 598, designed 1972, manufactured by Artifort, orange wool fabric upholstery, anodised aluminium base, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 63 cm width 85 cm depth 68 cm
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Pierre Paulin (French, 1927-2009), Groovy chair, model 598, designed 1972, manufactured by Artifort, orange wool fabric upholstery, anodised aluminium base, retains manufacturer's decal label, height 63 cm width 85 cm depth 68 cm
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Cane chair, possibly Australian, c. 1950, cane and metal, of sculptural form, the circular crescent seat above a 'Zigzag' base, height 75 cm
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Scandinavian chest of drawers, c. 1960, teak, having four long drawers, on tapered legs, height 83.5 cm width 100 cm depth 46 cm
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Attributed to Florence Knoll (American, b. 1917), single pedestal desk, c. 1960, oak, pedestal with two drawers and swivel shelf, height 75 cm width 137 cm depth 76 cm
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Danish extension dining table, c. 1960, teak, the circular top above four tapering cylindrical legs, with two extension leaves, height 72 cm width 217 cm (extended) depth 117 cm
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Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978), diamond lounge chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Knoll, yellow wool fabric upholstery and chromed steel frame, height 85 cm width 77 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978), diamond lounge chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Knoll, yellow wool fabric upholstery and chromed steel frame, height 85 cm width 77 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Harry Bertoia (American, 1915-1978), diamond lounge chair, designed 1952, manufactured by Knoll, chromed steel frame, with seat pad, height 75 cm width 77 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: Dedece, Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney
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Arne Jacobsen (Danish, 1902-1971), egg chair, designed 1958, executed c. 2006, manufactured by Fritz Hansen, yellow fabric upholstery, retains decal label 'Republic of Fritz Hansen, height 107 cm. Provenance: Corporate culture Sydney, 2006. Private Collection, Sydney, Labels: Cf. For comparison Thau, Carsten and Vindum, Kjeld, Arne Jacobsen, Arkitekton, Copenhagen, 2008, p. 471-47
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Heinz Steinmann (b. 1943), Wilderness Garden, c. 1980, oil and ink on board, signed lower left corner 'Heinz Steinmann' titled verso 'Wilderness garden, 91 x 122 cm. Provenance: Holdsworth Galleries, Sydney. Private Collection, Sydney
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Poul Henningsen (Danish, 1894-1967), pair of Ph 5 pendant lights, designed c. 1958, manufactured by Louis Poulsen, white, red and blue spun aluminium shades, retains decal labels 'Louis Poulsen type 217095' (2), diameter 50 cm
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