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New Collectors Art | Modern Design — Art+Object

Auction House:Art+ObjectNumber of lots recorded:186
Sale Title:New Collectors Art | Modern DesignLots with images:186
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:177
Date:24-Sep-2020
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Charles and Ray Eames, a segmented meeting table, originally designed in 1964, this example manufactured by Herman Miller in light oak veneer and with strong, angular contract base
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Carl Jacobs for Kandya, set of 4 'Jason C3' chairs, moulded beech plywood and steel rod legs (1950-1951). Provenance: from the estate of John Crichton
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Charles and Ray Eames, a set of four cream Dss (Dining/Side/Stacking) stacking chairs, manufactured in fibreglass by Herman Miller, each stamped to underside
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Charles and Ray Eames, two side chairs, in pale yellow, manufactured in fibreglass by Herman Miller. One with stacking base and one without.
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Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, a pair of 'Es 104 lobby Chairs', with backrest and seat side frames in chromeplated die-cast aluminium, cushion elements covered in brown leather and armrests upholstered in leather, on five-star base in chrome-plated diecast aluminium
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Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, four 'Es 104 lobby Chairs', with backrest and seat side frames in chromeplated die-cast aluminium, cushion elements covered in black leather and armrests upholstered in leather, on five-star base in chrome-plated diecast aluminium. Each exhibiting varying States of fatigue.
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Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, a pair of 'Es 104 lobby Chairs', with backrest and seat side frames in chromeplated die-cast aluminium, cushion elements covered in black leather and armrests upholstered in leather, on five-star base in chrome-plated diecast aluminium
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Borge Mogensen (Denmark, 1914-1972) for Fdb, a pair of 1950s Danish upright bookcases, in oak and teak with seven adjustable shelves in one and six in the other, and with original brass mounts, 160 x 122 x 26 cm
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Garth Chester, a fine and original pair of 'Curvesse' chairs, designed in 1944. The 'Curvesse' chair is an icon of New Zealand design. Author Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins, in his book at home: a century of New Zealand design, notes that the Curvesse chair was 'the first cantilevered plywood chair to appear anywhere in the world 'a progressive high point in local design.' inspired by the Bauhaus and international designers such as Marcel Breuer and Alvar Aalto, the Curvesse chair marries international form to a…
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, Handpotted vase, shape no. 23 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 23 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, Handpotted vase, shape no. 59 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 18 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, small handpotted vase, shape no. 46 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, small handpotted vase, shape no. 11 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, small handpotted vase, shape no. 23 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, small handpotted vase, shape no. 14 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 13 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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John Parker, white grooved vase, porcelain, impressed marks to the foot, height 23.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Keith Murray for Wedgwood, tapering cylindrical vase, shape 3842 in moonstone glaze, stamped KM mark to the base, height 24 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Keith Murray for Wedgwood, tapering cylindrical vase, with sage green glaze and five lathe turned bands, stamped KM mark to the base, height 20 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Keith Murray for Wedgwood, footed bowl, of flared form in glossy white glaze, stamped KM mark to the base, diameter 17 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Keith Murray for Wedgwood, fruit bowl, in moonstone glaze, stamped KM mark to the base, diameter 25.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, large handpotted vase, shape no. 24 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 23 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, Handpotted vase, shape no. 24 with white glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 18 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, small handpotted vase, shape no. 24 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 13 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, Handpotted spherical vase, shape no. 14 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 17.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, small handpotted vase, shape no. 15 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, Handpotted vase, shape no. 15 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 17.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, rare handpotted cylindrical footed vase, shape no. 3 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 23 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, small handpotted cylindrical vase, rare shape no. 3 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, rare handpotted footed vase, shape no. 21 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 23 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, Handpotted footed vase, shape no. 21 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 18 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, Handpotted footed vase, shape no. 21 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 13 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, Handpotted vase, shape no. 34 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 18 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, small handpotted vase, shape no. 34 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 13 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, Handpotted spherical vase, shape no. 9 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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Ernest Shufflebotham for Crown Lynn, small handpotted spherical vase, shape no. 9 with white cream glaze, stamped factory mark and incised shape number to the base, height 10.5 cm. Provenance: Damian Balle collection
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John Middleditch, untitled, patinated copper, signed and dated 1986 and inscribed 705, 260 x 43 x 250 cm. Provenance: Commissioned by Ron sang for the Newman house, St Heliers in 1986. Acquired by Ron sang when the property was later sold.
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John Crichton, large and impressive tiled mosaic bowl, in red, brown, white, purple, yellow, blue, aqua, and olive tiles, diameter 57 cm
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Elizabeth McClure, faux Domestic Science series, scientific lab glassware with velvet flocking, four pieces, size variable
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Garry Nash, open bowl, blown and etched glass, signed and dated '91 to the base, 20 x 46 x 46 cm
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Giovanni glass, untitled vase, hand-blown glass, height 33 cm
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Unknown maker, untitled, blown glass, three pieces, height 30 cm (tallest)
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Peter Collis, large red vase, red crackle glazed porcelain, ovoid body and spire neck, impressed mark to the base, height 62 cm
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John Parker, tall bottle vase, textured surface, impressed mark to the foot, height 41 cm
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John Parker, footed vase, stoneware with unglazed textured surface to the exterior, tenmoku glaze to the interior, impressed mark to the foot, height 18 cm
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John Parker, untitled, glazed ceramic, two pieces (Af), height 22.5 cm (tallest)
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Moyra Elliott, squared tray, terracotta, the well glazed and painted with a colorful design, width 39 cm
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Chester Nealie, handled vase, anagama fired with shell impression to one side, original potter's label to the base, height 16.5 cm
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Chester Nealie, bottle vase, anagama fired with shell impressions, original potter's label affixed near the foot, height 165
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Chester Nealie, baluster vase, wood fired with poured light celadon glaze, height 24.5 cm
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Peter Stichbury, trinket box, porcelain with painted blue design to the lid, diameter 83 cm
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Richard Parker, shaped vase, wood fired stoneware, original potter's label affixed to the base, height 18.5 cm
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Warren Tippett, set of four mugs, stoneware with tenmoku glaze and wax-resist decoration in blue, impressed mark to the base, height 9.5 cm
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Warren Tippett, set of four bowls, glazed stoneware with wax-resist decoration, diameter 150
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Warren Tippett, a pair of coffee cups, stoneware with tenmoku glaze, impressed mark to the base, height 9.5 cm
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Len Castle, four early bowls, stoneware with shino glaze, all with impressed mark to the base and dated 1960's on affixed label, diameter 16 cm
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Len Castle, early squat spherical vase with three apertures, stoneware with early experimental crackled glaze (some losses), impressed mark to the base, dated 1963-64 on affixed label, height 16 cm
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Len Castle, tall brushpot, stoneware with incised concentric bands and ash over iron glazes, impressed mark to the base and dated 1960-65 on affixed label, height 25 cm
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Len Castle, five conjoined vases, stoneware with ash over tenmoku glazes, impressed mark and dates 1960's on affixed label, height 29.5 cm
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Len Castle, early jug, stoneware with iron pitted feldspathic matt white glaze, impressed mark and dated 1960's on affixed label, height 16.5 cm
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Len Castle, large rectangular platter, stoneware with shino glaze and impressed decoration, impressed mark and dated 1960's to affixed label, width 38.5 cm
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Len Castle, large rectangular platter, stoneware with ash glaze and impressed rope decoration, impressed mark and dated 1960's to affixed label, width 40 cm
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Barry Brickell, large sculptural vessel, terracotta with applied anthropomorphic details, unmarked, height 38.5 cm
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Len Castle and Theo Schoon, beaker vase, stoneware with painted decoration by Theo Schoon, c. 1952, Len Castle impressed mark to the base, height 20.5 cm. Illustrated: Len Castle, Making the Molecules dance (Lopdell house gallery, 2008), p. 115 Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Theo Schoon, biomorphic bowl, unglazed vitreous stoneware, 1955, impressed mark to the base, width 19.5 cm. Note: The clay was loaded with managanese dioxide and volcanic ash from Rangitoto Island. Illustrated: Steve Rumsey, 'Theo Schoon - further notes and photographs', New Zealand potter, volume 28, no. 1 1986, p. 34 Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle and John Crichton, painted lamp base, unglazed earthenware painted by John Crichton with a tribal design, with electrical fittings, impressed mark to the base, height 30 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, early bottle vase, earthenware with poured ash glaze to the shoulders, impressed mark to the base and dated 1954 on affixed label, height 29 cm. Note: See Len Castle potter, p. 23 for a similar example. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, early branch pot, slab built stoneware with castellated corners, grey semi matt talc glaze over saturated iron glaze (A/F: firing cracks), impressed mark to the base and dated 1960 on affixed label, height 29 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, early bottle vase, stoneware with unglazed neck with incised design, ash glaze to the body, impressed mark and dated 1958 to affixed label, height 27.5 cm. Note: See Len Castle potter p. 26 for a similar example. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, lipped bowl, stoneware, the well with crackle green glaze with textured umber exterior, impressed mark to the base and dated 1970's on affixed label, diameter 23 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, small bowl, stoneware with green-blue glaze with textured umber exterior, impressed mark to the base and dated mid-1960's on affixed label, diameter 16.5 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, early conical bowl, thickly potted stoneware, the well with yellow glaze, impressed mark to the base and dated 1960's on affixed label, diameter 18 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, early hand-modelled fan-shaped vase, stoneware with pale celadon glaze, impressed mark and dated early 1960's on affixed label, width 22 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, small square dish, stoneware with tenmoku glaze over ash, impressed cross design, impressed mark to the base and dated 1960's on affixed label, width 12 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, teacup, stoneware with iron spotted glaze, impressed mark to the base and dated 1960's on affixed label, diameter 9 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, small bowl, stoneware with jun glaze, combed decoration to the rim, impressed mark to the base, diameter 16 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, two spherical vases, wood fired stoneware, both with impressed mark to the base and dated 1960's on affixed label, graduating sizes, height 12 cm max. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, serving bowl, stoneware with ash glaze, with small applied handles, impressed mark to the base and dated 1971 on affixed label, diameter 26 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, trinket box, porcelain with celadon glaze, impressed mark to the base and dated 1960's on affixed label, diameter 9.5 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, Pinched bottle vase, stoneware with ash glaze, impressed mark to the base and dated 1970 on affixed label, height 18.5 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, handled jar, stoneware with rope impressed decoration, impressed mark to the base, height 24 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, tall flask, oxide washed stoneware with semi-matt talc glaze to the interior, impressed mark and dated 1974 to affixed label, height 25.5 cm. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Len Castle, two wine goblets, stoneware with celadon glaze to the interior, one with impressed mark, the other dated 1969 to affixed label, height 17 cm max. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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John Crichton, three mosaic bowls, ceramic tiles on copper backs, diameter 22 cm max. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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John Crichton, five trivets, porcelain, four within a cork dish, diameter 15 cm max. Provenance: John Crichton Estate
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Ann Robinson, Spiral Vase, cast glass, 1/1, signed and dated N.Z. 2005 to base, 63.5 x 15.7 x 15 cm
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Ann Robinson, Semillon Rim Bowl, cast glass, signed and dated 2013 and inscribed No. 3 to underside, 50 cm: diameter
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