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20th Century Design — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:275
Sale Title:20th Century DesignLots with images:271
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:168
Date:22-Sep-2019
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A vintage Czechoslovakian glass pendant by Atika Rea featuring a banded green glass cabochon, within a sterling silver scrolled mount, fully hallmarked to verso, on a neoprene cord
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A vintage Czechoslovakian glass ring by Atika Rea central mottled black glass, set within a silver frame in four claws, makers markers, sterling silver, ring size N
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A silver Id necklace fancy Cuban links, central plain panel, t-bar closing, length 43 cm, weight 90.5grms
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A three piece silk ensemble by Issey Miyake, circa 1980 styled in purple / blue knitted 100% silk, three piece ensemble including harem style pants with elastic waistband, long line short sleeve top, matching cardigan jacket which can be styled in multiple ways, one size.
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A pair of leather sandals by Issey Miyake, circa 1980 styled in black leather, traditional Japanese inspired design, toe strap, long crossover ankle / leg strap, size unmarked, approx. Size 7 - 8 (Aus).
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A stainless steel automatic chronograph,47 jewels, cal. 3220 an Omega Speedmaster stainless steel automatic chronograph, with three sub dials, 47 jewels, cal. 3220 case ref. 1750032.1 red dial with white hands and batons stainless steel strap 39 mm diameter
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An Omega pie-pan dial stainless steel constellation dial date chronometer, 24 jewels, cal. 561 case ref.168005 silver dial, batons and hands brown leather strap 34 mm diameter
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An Omega rose gold manual wind wristwatch, subs second dial, 17 jewels, cal. 30T2 movement no. 10318104 silver dial with Arabic numerals and batons, gold plated hands black leather strap; stamped 18ct rose gold, weight 34.6g 37 mm diameter
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An Omega 14ct gold manual wind chronograph with two subs dials, 17 jewels, cal. 27 chro. 1 movement no. 9602790 case ref. 10757391 silver dial with gold hands and batons brown leather strap 35 mm diameter
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An Omega triple calendar moon face stainless steel manual wind wristwatch, 17 jewels, cal. 27DLPC movement no. 10936297 case ref. 2471-1 silver dial with silver hands and black Arabic numerals black leather strap 35 mm diameter
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An Omega steel manual wind chronograph with two subs dials 17 jewels, cal. 320 movement no. 17300603 case reference. 2278-3 silver dial with gold hands and batons brown leather strap 35 mm diameter
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An Omega steel manual wind wristwatch, 17 jewels, cal. 286 movement no. 21073248 case ref. 131.002/64/Sc silver dial with Roman numerals and gold hands 34 mm diameter dark blue leather strap
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An Omega pie-pan gold capped stainless steel automatic date constellation chronometer, 24 jewels, cal. 564 movement no. 24879102 case ref. 167.005 silver dial with gold hands and batons brown leather strap 34 mm diameter
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An Omega manual wind chronometer, 16 jewels, cal. 30T2SCRg movement no. 10337011 case ref. 10424420 silver dial with gold hands and Roman numerals brown leather strap 35 mm diameter
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An Omega stainless steel automatic day date wristwatch, 17 jewels, cal. 750 movement no. 32571678 case ref. 1660140 silver and blue dial with silver hands and batons black leather bands 35 mm diameter
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An Omega 18ct gold automatic bump wristwatch, 17 jewels, cal. 28.10RA movement no. 10548388 case ref. 10707090 silver dial with gold hands and batons black and brown leather strap 35 mm diameter
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An Omega automatic constellation chronometer, 20 jewels, cal. 503 movement no. 16884277 case ref. 2849-5-Sc white dial with gold hands and batons red leather strap 34 mm diameter
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An Omega Seamaster stainless steel manual wind wristwatch, fully jewelled silver dial with silver hands and batons brown leather band 34 mm diameter
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An Omega stainless steel manual wind chronometer, 17 jewels, cal. 30T2Rg movement no. 10332480 case ref. 2366 silver dial with gold hands and Roman numerals brown leather strap 36 mm diameter
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An Omega stainless steel blue dial automatic day and date wristwatch, 17 jewels, cal. 750 movement no. 32560232 case ref. 1660140 35 mm diameter
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An Omega Geneve Dynamic stainless steel manual wind wristwatch, fully jewelled silver and blue dial with blue hands and batons original white leather rally strap 40 mm diameter (oval)
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An Omega Seamaster gold plated manual wind chronograph, 17 jewels, cal. 861 movement no. 27329430 case ref. 145.018 silver dial with gold batons and hands gold plated and steel mesh strap 35 mm diameter
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An Omega manual wind stainless steel wristwatch, 16 jewels, cal. 30T2SC movement no. 10096159 case ref. 10566873 silver quarter dial with black Roman numerals and silver hands green leather strap 35 mm diameter
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An Omega Seamaster stainless steel automatic date wristwatch, 20 jewels, cal. 503 movement no. 16972174 case ref. 2849-1SC blue dial with silver hands and batons black leather strap 34 mm diameter
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A gents Cyma 'Navy Star' wristwatch c.1950 black dial, gold hands and batons, 17 jewels, manual wind, case diameter 34 mm, 9ct gold head, stainless steel back
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A lady's wristwatch by Kenzo brushed strainless steel, tear drop face, baton markers, double length wrap-around black leather strap, instruction manual
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A rare Norwegian design 'Cage' collar by Toril Bjorg crafted in silver, from the 'Cage' collection, multiple elongated links, fastening to a 'U' shape bolt clasp. Length 48 cm. Weight 495g.
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Two Roberto red ABS plastic and chromed steel golf adjustable bar stools by Lucci & Paolo Orlandini for Velca, designed circa 1965. 55 cm high, 32 cm diameter. Other Notes: Lucci & Orlandini studied under Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso. Their work is represented in numerous design museums including MoMA, New York
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A Murano glass bowl by Archimede Seguso, Italian circa 1955 bears original label together with an Archemede Seguso console bowl, Italian circa 1955 the largest 29 cm wide
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A lemonade set by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala designed circa 1956 all pieces retain original labels the jug 29 cm high. Other Notes: the tumbler design (model 2064) is represented in the collection of the MoMA, New York
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A green glazed ceramic dish with sgraffito decoration by Artur Halpern, Australia circa 1960 signed Sylha together with cream and brown glazed ceramic bowl with sgraffito decoration, circa 1960 signed: Charles Wilton the largest 21.5 cm diameter
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A collection of stoneware by Victor Greenaway, Australia. Comprising teapot, sugar bowl with lid, and a creamer, lidded serving dish, oil pourer with lid and a goblet impressed artist's seals the largest 15 cm tall
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A Japanese style stoneware tea set by Col Levy, Australia comprising a teapot with lid and four tea bowls, each incised with artist's mark the teapot 18 cm tall
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A Jacques Adnet style chrome and clear glass side table, French, circa 1935 44 cm high, 55 cm in diameter
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A 'Carrello' glass top side table, designed by Luigi Massoni for Guzzini, circa 1975 smoked and chromed acrylic on castors with a smoked glass top 63.5 cm high, 55 cm wide and 64 cm deep. Other Notes: this example would appear to be a special order or customisation as they usually came standard with two clear smoked acrylic trays
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A machine Age tubular aluminium armchair, designed by Warren MacArthur (USA) for Namco, circa 1950 upholstered in original pink leather cloth. Other Notes: Namco commissioned a series of designs from the noted US industrial designer in the late 1940's and early 1950's. It was to be one of MacArthur's last major commissions which, apparently, he personally oversaw in Australia.
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Two Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Series 7' armchairs, circa 1955 chromed metal frames with black lacquer plywood seats and armrests, stencilled manufacturers stamps. Other Notes: the early version of the manufacturers stamp indicates that these are likely to be from one of the very first productions of this design in the mid-late 1950's
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A Decor acrylic ice bucket, Australia, circa 1970 21 cm high
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An arc style chrome floor lamp, possibly Italian circa 1970 with composite stone base and amber acrylic shade 185 cm high
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A single sleigh bed, probably Australian, circa 1975 white moulded fibreglass and pink upholstery 73 cm high, 105 cm wide, 205 cm deep.
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A Brutalist mirror-lined coffee table designed by Paul Stephen-Daly (Attrib) circa 1975 etched aluminium panels, composite board, chromed metal, mirrored glass 37 cm high, 68 cm wide and 122 cm deep. Other Notes: Stephen-Daly was a Melbourne based metalwork designer who used mostly aluminium alloy for his Brutalist works. He originally studied under Don Sheil.
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An 'Arnica' glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland 1975-84 designed 1975, bears original label together with a Kekkerit' glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland designed circa 1970, bears original label the largest 7.5 cm high
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A set of six 'Kekkerit' glass cordials and six 'Aslak' glass cordials by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland designed circa 1970 and 1972 respectively
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A collection of 'Solaris' glass plates by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland comprising six side plates, six glass plates and a serving designed 1974
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A Picquot Ware aluminium, timber, plastic laminate six-piece tea and coffee service, English, designed circa 1949 the coffe pot 18.5 cm tall. Other Notes: These services were reputedly initially manufactured from smelting the aluminium from Spitfire aircraft immediately after World War II
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A machine Age tubular aluminium day bed, designed by Warren MacArthur (USA) for Namco, circa 1950 original steel bed frame with black rubber sabots the bedhead 96 cm high, the foot 70 cm high, 92 cm wide, 190 cm long
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A cast aluminium and steel 'Leisure Collection' dining table by Richard Schultz for Knoll international, designed 1966 57 cm high, 152 cm wide, 96 cm deep. Other Notes: Knoll still produces this table which retails in Australia for more than $4,000.
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A Parker three seater sofa, circa 1960 with original upholstery and bears the company's logo on the front rail 74 cm high, 180 cm wide, 63 cm deep
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An Ericofon model 700 grey ABS plastic telephone by Ericsson Company, Sweden, circa 1975 designed circa 1940 21 cm high. Other Notes: this design is in the collection of MoMA, New York
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A circular melamine top coffee table, manufactured by Meyer, English 1950's the top with graphic decoration designed by John Piper (UK) depicting musical instruments attribute Terence Conran for Habitat 40 cm high and 75.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Arts & Crafts oak bedside cabinets, probably French, circa 1910 70 cm high, 55 cm and 40 cm deep
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A cast aluminium and steel 'Leisure Collection' dining table by Richard Schultz for Knoll international, designed 1966 an Italian desk/table lamp, circa 1980 smoked glass base with a black enamelled steel arm supporting an adjustable striped Murano glass shade 56 cm high, 31 cm base diameter
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Two black and white ABS plastic magazine racks by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell designed 1972 and made under license in Australia, probably by Advance Industries 36 cm high, 40 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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A mid-century coach-wood and black vitriolite dining table, Australian, circa 1955 possibly by Summertone or Decro 75 cm high, 158 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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A nest of three fawn ABS plastic tables by Gioto Stoppino for Kartell, designed in 1968 41 cm high, 44 cm diameter. Other Notes: this design was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1970 and is represented in the permanent collection of the MoMA, New York
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An orange plastic modular shelf unit by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, designed circa 1970 manufactured in Australia by Michaela Bayliss, Hostess 137 cm tall, 70 cm wide, 28 cm deep
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A Giano-Giano-Vano white ABS plastic side table by Emma Gismondi-Schweinberger for Artemede designed in 1966, possibly Australian production, manufactured under licence 39.5 cm high, 39.5 cm diameter
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A nest of three orange tables by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell designed in 1968 the largest 41 cm high, 44 cm diameter. Other Notes: this design was awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1970 and is represented in the permanent collection of the MoMA, New York
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A Coo Coo alarm clock radio by Philippe Starck for Alessi, Italy manufactured by Thomson, designed 1996 in original box and packaging 22 cm high
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Two '500' chairs designed in 1975 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort upholstered in brown Savannah leather
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Two Demetrio '45' brown ABS plastic stacking tables by Vico Magistretti for Artemede designed 1966 22 cm high, 44 cm wide, 44 cm deep
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A white ABS plastic mobile bar circa 1976, possibly manufactured by Kartell or Artimede probably made in Australia under licence by Advance Industries 49 cm high, 50 cm diameter
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A Rite Lite Daydream painted and anodised aluminium and brass table lamp, circa 1955 34 cm high together with a painted aluminium, steel, brass table lamp, possibly Italian circa 1955
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A Componibili white ABS plastic side table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, circa 1970's designed 1969, made under licence in Australia 65 cm high, 42 cm diameter
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A glass float bowl and vase en suite, by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany designed circa 1975 etched signature to bowl the largest 35 cm high
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A 'Contour' stainless steel flatware service by Denis Jackson for Rodd, Australia designed circa 1960 together with a fitted, black lacquered timber canteen. Other Notes: Jackson arrived in Australia from the UK in 1951 and designed for Wiltshire File Co. Pty Ltd. He is probably best known for designing (with Stuart Devlin) the Whiltshire 'Staysharp' knife. His 'Contour' cutlery service, for Whiltshire's 'Rodd' brand, was very popular and widely imitated. This set bears the earliest 'Rodd' marks for this…
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An 'Oval' stainless steel flatware service, designed by Michael Bjornstjerna for Boda Nova, Sweden comprising 35 pieces,designed in 1973. Other Notes: this design is represented in the collection of MoMA, New York
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A Mandarin standard floor lamp designed by Joyce and Selwyn Coffey for Kempthorne, circa 1957 black enamelled cast iron, tubular steel, brass, fabric shade features the rare star base 155 cm high
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A set of six white glazed slip cast mugs by Jenny Orchard, Australia signed to base
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A 'Cylinda Line' stainless steel toast rack and ice tongs by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Denmark designed 1967 bears original label together with six Stelton fondue forks, circa 1965 with original packaging
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An extensive '2060' stainless steel flatware service designed by Carl Aubock for Amboss, Austria, circa 1957 comprising 12 dinner knives, 7 dinner knives, 12 butter knives, 2 serving forks, 12 main forks, 12 entree forks, 1 large serving spoon, 8 parfait spoons, 12 sporks, 12 table spoons, 8 desert spoons, 1 demi tasse spoon, 1 pair salad servers all signed: Amboss. Other Notes: this service was awarded the gold medal at the Brussels world exhibition in 1958 and the Austrian good design Award. Illustrated…
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Two clear acrylic 'Contour' chairs designed by David Colwell, 1968 vacuum formed seats supported by white enameled steel frames. Other Notes: These are from the first production run of 500. The design is in the collections of the V&A, London, and the Vitra design Museum, Germany
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A collection of glassware by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland comprising six glass candlesticks, designed 1966, six 'Senator' beer glasses, designed 1968 produced from 1968-81, four 'Senator' glass coupes and three 'Senator' wine glasses, designed 1968 produced from 1968-81 and six 'Tsaikka' glasses with metal holders, designed 1957
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A collection of glass bowls by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, Finland comprising four 'Ultima Thule' glass bowls, designed 1968, bears original packaging and labels, a glass decanter, designed 1968 and a 'Paadar' glass serving bowl and six smaller bowls, designed 1970
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A set of four 'Prince' wine glasses by bent Severin for Holmegaard, Denmark, designed 1958 together with a 'Kluk- Kluk' glass decanter by Jacob Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark bears original packaging and label
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