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20th Century Design — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:240
Sale Title:20th Century DesignLots with images:239
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:136
Date:29-Jun-2020
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A Italian pine cone form brandy bottle, circa 60's with a pine cone stopper and Italain coastal images 30 cm high
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A pair of vintage Maraska grape form liqueur bottles 20 cm high
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A collection of vintage Spanish orange cream liqueur bottles by Destilerias Campeny 17 cm high
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A pair of vintage Greek shaped of the Bouzouki form liqueur bottles 37 cm high
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Two modernist glass scent bottles the tallest 15 cm high
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A pair of cashmere upholstered teak elbow chairs by Ole Wansecher, mid 20th century
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Helena Mommen (South African, 20th century) untitled (white cottages), 1979 oil on canvas board signed and dated lower left: Helena Mommen – 79. 42 x 58 cm Provenance: private collection, Melbourne
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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 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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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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Vase by Tim Bassett and Tali Dalton a hand blown orange art glass glass by Tim Bassett and Tali Dalton 31 cm high
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Artist unknown glazed Pottery platter signed to base and dated '55 35 cm diameter
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Harold Randalph Hughan (1893 - 1987) glazed Pottery platter monogrammed Gih (Glen Iris Hughan) 44 cm diameter
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Powered coated steel and chrome 'Alogena' standard lamps by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italian late 20th century a pair of black powder coated steel and chrome 'Alogena' standard lamps by Joe Colombo for Oluce, Italian late 20th century 213 cm high
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An adjustable red powered coated and chrome 'Bis A700' by Bruno Gecchelin for Arteluce, Italian circa 1970's 202 cm high
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A Italian glass top chrome reading lamp table, circa 1970 100 cm high, 45 cm diameter
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A mahogany and brushed brass standard lamp, French 1970's with Burgundy wool textured shade 157 cm high with shade
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A two tier chrome and glass console, French circa 1970's 76 cm high, 97 cm wide, 33 cm deep
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1980's  a pair of tan leather upholstered club chairs, French circa 1970's
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A vintage red and white composite 'Mumm' champagne bucket, French 1970's 35 cm high, 26 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A pair of Moroccan calf skin leather poufs, circa 1970 33 cm high, 50 cm diameter
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A glass top black lacquer and acid etched brass coffee table by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft, American circa 1970 48 cm high, 138 cm wide, 72 cm deep
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A pair of chrome and black marble modernist design table lamps, circa 1970's with original woven flax shades 84 cm high
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A composite laminate copper banded table lamp, circa 1970 with original black wool textured goldfoil shade 89 cm high with shade
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A pair of aluminium architect lamps, Dutch circa 1970 81 cm high
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A collection of vintage stemware, circa 1970's comprising six red wine glasses, ten white wine glasses and three shot glasses 13 cm high
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A collection of seventeen vintage French red ruby red stemware, circa 1970's comprising six shot glasses and eleven wine glasses 9 cm high
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A tall vintage green glass Chianti bottle, circa 1970s 81 cm high
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A Murano ruby red and gilt Italian art glass vase 1970's 52 cm high
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A retro glass oyster light fitting, circa 1970's 32 cm diameter
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Round ball glass oyster light shade, circa 1970's a retro round ball glass oyster light fitting, circa 1970's 28 cm diameter
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A hand blown amber glass oyster light shade, circa 1970's 31 cm diameter
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A cast recycled aluminium 'G'Day' chair by Brian Sayer and Christopher Connell, Australian 1988. Literature Terry Measham, Treasures of the Power House Museum, published 1994, page 60 and 61, plate 34
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A Murano burnt orange and gilded art glass water jug, circa 1970's 29 cm high
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A Murano glass elephant, circa 1970's 16 cm high
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A bespoke oversize silk light shade by Marcel Wanders, 20th century approx 260 cm high, 90 cm diameter
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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. Note: 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 Murano glass desk lamp, Italian, circa 1970's 22 cm high, 45 cm wide
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A pair of Danish rosewood hanging lights, circa 1970's 40 cm high
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A white leatherette upholstered swivel easy chair, circa 1970
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A nine piece Japanese coffee set, circa 1970's comprising six coffee cups, milk jug, sugar with lid and a coffee pot 42 cm high
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A Balinese carved teak root ball 65 cm high, 75 cm diameter approx.
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Two '500' chairs designed in 1975 by Pierre Paulin for Artifort upholstered in brown Savannah leather
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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. Note: 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 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. Note: 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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A two tier mirror top occasional table, 20th century 76 cm high, 91 cm diameter
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A bronze head of a boy, Polish, 20th century 43 cm high
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Artist unknown untitled (head studies) pair charcoal on paper 40 x 28 cm each
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Artist unknown untitled (seated nude with monkey) charcoal on paper 67 x 53 cm
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A circular teak coffee table with inner smoked glass inset by Nathan 45 cm high, 97 cm diameter
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Artist unknown untitled (nude study) charcoal on paper 58 x 82.5 cm
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A vintage metal 'Toonladder' hall stand by Coen de Vries for scale furniture, Dutch 182 cm high, 100 cm wide, 27.5 cm deep
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An Emaux de Longwy Chausseur D'Ivoire limited edition vase by Danillo Curetti, French, 20th century stamped factory marks and F3167, Chausseur d'Ivoire, piece a tirage Numerote N:9, Danillo Curetti 39 cm high
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A West African Mossi Kaya hardwood chameleon headdress, Burkina Fasso, 20th century 25 cm high, 48 cm wide, 17 cm deep. Rustic condition
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A ceramic tribal drinking jug in the form of a man 31 cm high
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Beige lacquer brass banded console table by Alan Deon, French circa 1980's a beige lacquer brass banded console table by Alain Deon, French circa 1980's bears brass label to base 74.5 cm high, 151 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A rattan 'Bolla' floor lamp by Michael Sodeau for Gervasoni, first series, Italian circa 1980 192 cm high
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A black leather and lacquered bentwood armchair, Italian circa 1980's
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A large cream upholstered buttoned ottoman, circa 1980 46 cm high, 128 cm wide, 100 cm deep
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A two tier glass top coffee table with silver gilt mounts by Valenti, Spanish, circa 1980 70 cm high, 125 cm wide, 39 cm
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An adjustable two light chrome standard lamp by Bruno Gecchelin, Italian circa 1980 169.5 cm high
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A pair of onyx marble top chrome side tables attributed to Maison Jansen, French circa 1980 33 cm high, 41 cm wide, 37 cm deep
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A Memphis style upholstered armchair, Italian circa 1980
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A video camera and microphones,1980's
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Bryan Jones (working 1980s) wild Streets oil on canvas board signed lower left: B.Jones titled verso on label Provenance: private collection, Melbourne
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Contemporary moulded plywood table lamps two aluminium and moulded plywood table lamps, circa 1980's the tallest 73 cm high
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Frank Malerba (born 1950) untitled (standing nude) mixed media on paper signed lower right: F Malerba 75 x 101 cm
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Frank Malerba (born 1950) untitled (seated nude) mixed media on paper signed lower right: F Malerba 102 x 75.5 cm
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Frank Malerba (born 1950) untitled (seated nude) mixed media on paper signed lower right: F Malerba 101 x 75.5 cm
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A large Loetz 'Vesuvian' vase, circa 1900 of double gourd form with a 'Crete Glatt' finish and stylised drops around the stem 46 cm high Provenance: Purchased from Copeland & de Soos, 66 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney, November 2 1981
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Two white glass forms, late 20th century together with a glass vase the tallest 29 cm high
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Richard Clements (1950) untitled (Jellyfish) borosilicate glass and driftwood 1992 approx 170 cm high
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Two hand blown glass candelabras by Kathrine gray, 1997 incised signature to the base K. Gray, '97 the tallest 45 cm high
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Gwenda Mcdougall red tricycle oil on canvas signed lower left: G McDougall 92 x 76 cm
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A set of six white glazed slip cast mugs by Jenny Orchard, Australia signed to base
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Stephanie Potts untitled (landscape) oil on canvas inscribed verso: Stephanie Potts 29 x 34 cm
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Artist unknown study of Elderly gentleman oil on canvas 35.5 x 27.5 cm
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Artist unknown Nightsman and old Tart (pair) lithograph editioned 4/10, titled, dated and signed lower centre 7 x 3.5 cm and 6.5 x 3 cm
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An abstract sculpture, 20th century 67 cm high
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A silvered ginko leaf refief panel, 20th century 120 x 120 cm
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Adam Keller untitled (Warsaw 1991) water colour (pair) signed and inscribed illegibly lower left and right 17 x 11 cm each
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An adjustable white powder coated occasional table by Aero Melbourne, 20th century 58-83 cm high, 45 cm diameter
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Artist unknown untitled (Abstact landscape) oil on canvas 167 x 244 cm
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A pair of contemporary mirrorred side cabinets 69 cm high, 80 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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M Peltier untitled (mythical land and Seascape) 1943 painted tile collage signed and dated lower right: Peltier M / 43 30 x 94 cm
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A Hollywood Regency brass velvet upholstered bedroom chair, 20th century
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A set of six rosewood dining chairs by Pederson & Sons, mid 20th century with upholstered electric blue wool seats
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Jennifer brain (born 1954) bust of a man unglazed terracotta inscribed to collar at rear: brain 38 cm high Provenance: the Estate of Joan Harris Am and Frederick Parslow Am.
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A mirrored world clock, 20th century 79 x 22 cm
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A pair of chrome mounted simulated timber lamps with matching shades 91 cm high
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A large white leather modular lounge suite, 20th century length of longest back 355 cm
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Beata Jankowska (Polish, 1968-2016) untitled oil on canvas 244 x 77 cm
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Alex Nemirovsky (born 1967) untitled (nudes) 1991 two mixed media on paper one signed and dated lower right: Nemirovsky 1991 32 x 18.5 cm and 32 x 22.5 cm
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Beata Jankowska (Polish, 1968-2016) untitled oil on canvas 152.5 x 91.5 cm
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A large Chinoiserie decorated glass top desk, late 20th century 77 cm high, 180 cm wide, 90 cm deep
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A circular verre eglomise occasional table on gilt metal base, late 20th century 77 cm high, 72 cm diameter
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A bronzed amphora form table lamp, late 20th century 69 cm high
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A circular mirror mounted on red glass, late 20th century 120 cm diameter
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An unusual stepped panelled wall mirror, late 20th century 170 high x 123 cm wide
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Two art glass vases, late 20th century together with ribbon edge vase the tallest 30 cm high
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