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Decorative Arts | The Luxury Edition | A Single Owner Collection Of Exquisite Ceramics — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:596
Sale Title:Decorative Arts | The Luxury Edition | A Single Owner Collection Of Exquisite CeramicsLots with images:596
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:362
Date:12-Jun-2022
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A vintage 'Complet' bowl by Jorgen Moller for Royal Copenhagen, a stainless steel form with a black plastic base, height 10.5 cm, depth 35 cm
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A Lynden Over shell platter, dated 2005 with an etched signature to base, height 10 cm, width 48 cm
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An Alessi Il Conico kettle, made in Italy. Made from stainless steel in a conical form. Maker's mark to the base underside, height 21.5 cm, depth 22 cm
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A pair of Eva Zeisel candlesticks, one with 'Eva Zeisel' inscribed, height 23 cm, width 11 cm
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A magazine rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, made in Italy. A four pocket magazine rack with a central handle. In transparent lacquered plastic. Kartell mark to the underside, height 35 cm, width 40 cm, diameter 19 cm
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An Alessi citrus Squeezer designed by Philippe Starck, made from mirror polished aluminum. Featuring three elongated legs and a tear-drop body, height 29 cm, depth 14 cm
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A Katie brown modernist studio art glass piece, delicate and elongated teardrop form, in transparent red glass. Signed to the base, height 44.5 cm, depth 10 cm
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A 1950s French dish by Vannes, a long glass form with maker's mark to base, height 20 cm, width 60.5 cm
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A Katie brown modernist studio art glass piece, a delicate and elongated teardrop form, blue inside clear colourway with abstracted white line detailing. Signed to the base, height 43.5 cm, depth 12 cm
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An Edward planter black lacquered steel planter with hourglass shaped tripod cradle. Maker's mark to upper rim, height 35 cm, depth 36 cm
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An Edward Wrecking ball lamp, tripod base with globe suspended from arched frame. Maker's mark to light fitting, height 160 cm, width 45 cm
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An Edward planter white, lacquered steel planter with hourglass shaped tripod cradle. Maker's mark to upper rim, height 35 cm, depth 36 cm
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A Tieke Saddleback by Lukeke design, in pale green glass. Cast glass form with metal screw for mounting, height 30 cm, width 18.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
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A Tieke Saddleback by Lukeke design, in brown coloured glass. A cast glass form with metal screw for mounting, height 30 cm, width 18.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
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A Tieke Saddleback by Lukeke design, in yellow coloured glass. A cast glass form with metal screw for mounting, height 30 cm, width 18.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
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A season candle stick holder by Georg Jensen, made in Denmark. Crafted from stainless steal to represent an advent wreath. Marked 'Georg Jensen Denmark', height 8.6 cm, diameter 27 cm
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A stunning Danish modernist candelabra, made with chrome with seven arms. With a black velvet base, height 34 cm, width 45.5 cm, diameter 11 cm
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A Knud Holscher candelabra set, Danish. Featuring a boxed set of three and a boxed single pieces. Made from stainless steel. Consisting of individual candle sticks that fit together in a variety of ways., length 28 cm, diameter is adjustable.
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A character bird by crystal chain gang, a heavy cast glass form. Featuring a dog head and bird body. In lime green and white. Signed to the base underside, height 12 cm, width 8.5 cm, diameter 32 cm
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A Tauhou Silvereye by Lukeke design, in teal coloured glass. A cast glass form with metal screw for mounting, height 6.8 cm, width 15 cm, diameter 11 cm
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A Lorikeet by Crystal Chain Gang, 2006. A heavy cast glass form depicting a lorakeet. In lime green and opaque white. Signed to the base underside, height 15 cm, width 8.5 cm, diameter 31 cm
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An Alessi tray, made from black-coated metal with green plastic tips, height 3.5 cm, width 44.5 cm, diameter 30.5 cm
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A large Tuiksu bowl by Petri Vaino for Finland Showroom, made from finish birch wood. Named Tuiski, the Finnish word for snowstorm. Marked to the base underside 'Finland Showroom', height 7 cm, width 49 cm
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A tray Recinto by Alessandro Medini for Alessi, 1980s. Made from stainless steel, height 51 cm, width 34 cm
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A rare Llew Summers 'Ominous Angel' cast glass form, Summers (1947-2019) was a Christchurch born artist who sculpted for more than 50 years, predominantly with wood or bronze. This rare glass form depicts a cherubic angel balancing on one leg while the head is angled to the sky. The heavy form is made with a deep red glass. Signed to the base underside 'Ominous angel L. Summers 2004', height 27 cm, width 18 cm, diameter 9.5 cm
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A vintage hand-blown bowl, with central amber coloured glass and clear glass at the edges. The exterior features a dimpled surface. Unsigned, height 6.5 cm, diameter 40.2 cm
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An art glass form by Annabel Menzies-Joyce of the Antarctic series, a large and heavy cast glass form depicting a mountanous range. In transparent glass with frosted interior, height 12 cm, width 34 cm, diameter 7.6 cm
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A MG28 bread box by Michael Graves for Alessi, a stainless steel form with cream plastic sides and maroon handle, height 30.1 cm, width 50 cm, diameter 24 cm
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A West German wall plaque by Ceramano Decor Urania, manufactured in the 1960s, and designed by Gerda Heuckeroth. A heavy form featuring black and yellow medallions on an orange ground. Hand-signed on the reverse '62 Urania Cermano W Germany Handarbeit (handmade)', height 72 cm, width 23 cm
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A trio of clear drops oil lamps by Freddie Andersen, 1970s. A Scandinavian style, produced in Germany. Made from stainless steel with glass bulbs, height 24 cm, depth 29 cm, width 7.5 cm
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A rare pair of letters from Paul McCartney, one handwritten letter, reads as follows;, 'Dear Apple Scruffs, I so sorry I've not written before - but I was sure I would see you around - I haven't!, I haven't been to Apple for some time now, as you all must know, because I'm a bit tied down at the moment, anyway, how are you all' been hearing a lot you! and how you're coming up in the world - well hope now happens!, see you soon, as I must finish now, Bye, Paul McCartney, XXX, P.S. Linda sends her love!!',…
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A signed photo of the Beatles, signed from left to right Paul, John, Ringo and George, all in blue ink. 10.8 x 16.2 cm
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The Beatles: a rare and important collection of financial documents, relating to the daily management of the Beatles and Apple records. A wide-ranging collection, the vendor being Secretary to the Financial controller at Apple records in the late 1960's, the bulk of the collection comprising of monthly expense sheets for each of the individual band members, six for John Lennon, three each for Paul McCartney and George Harrison and one for Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr), all dating to 1969, also included are…
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A rare Beatles Old England watch, with original strap and leather pouch. Decorated with an Apple to face. 22 x 4 cm
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John Lennon in his Own Write - signed by the Beatles, signed on the front page by John Lennon (twice), Ringo Starr and George Harrison. All in blue and black ink. All signatures are clear and vibrant. 18 x 14 cm
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A small drum signed by Ringo Starr, signed in pencil on drum skin. Signature slightly faded, height 8 cm, diameter 15 cm
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A News neon sign, fully functioning argon neon. Wall mount to back, height 43 cm, width 120 cm
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A signed photo of the Beatles, featuring signatures reading from left to right of George, Ringo, Paul and John, all in blue ink. 10.3 x 15.4 cm
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A Keith Murray for Wedgwood spherical vase, with a matte green glaze and lathed banding to body. Keith Murray signature and Wedgwood marks to base, height 19 cm, depth 17.5 cm, Keith Murray (1892-1981) started working with edgwood in the early 1930s. Originally in creamware, his designs were simple, modern, and targeted to middle class consumers; partly a recovery strategy in a time of economic turmoil. While his period with Wedgwood was brief, his modernist design attributes have a long-lasting legacy.
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A mid-century set of drawers, in solid timber. Featuring four drawers, and brass knub handles, height 91 cm, width 98 cm, diameter 49 cm
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A mid-century spider table, in the G-Plan style, with a foldable six leg base, and removal glass top, height 88 cm, width 45 cm
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A mid-century dressing table by Heals, linear design with a pivotable mirror. A large central drawer flanked by two smaller drawers, with metal pulls, height 122 cm, width 99 cm
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An antique copper Batik textile stamp, Hand-made from iron and copper. Used for manually stamping hot liquid wax on to a textile, height 21 cm, width 20 cm
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An early twentieth century book binding press, circa early 1900s, made in New Zealand. A heavy cast iron form. With a large screw that rotates the ram up and down to apply preassure on the book. With a blue painted wood base, height 64 cm, width 55 cm, diameter 44 cm
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A early 19th-Century Hindu bronze temple toy, made in India. A heavy lost wax cast form made from bronze. Depicting an elephant with saddle, on four wheels, height 14.5 cm, width 10 cm, diameter 14.3 cm
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A 1950s Fast back Pedal car, Fantastic form, and has been repainted, height 47 cm, width 49 cm, length 100 cm
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A model Dougas-DC-8-52 air New Zealand plane, 1960/70s model. This model was original on display in the air New Zealand Auckland central business district office. Made from fibre-glass. Mounted on a metal stand, height 127 cm, width 113 cm, diameter 122 cm
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A MG Ecurie Anjou lotus pedal car, manufactured in 1966 by the MG toy brand. Lotus model from the Anjou team, and in sheet metal. Entirely original and has never been repainted, height 56 cm, width 61 cm, length 100 cm
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A John Crichton Blind Institute lamp, with George Nelson style onion shade, height 190 cm, diameter 30 cm
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A John Crichton atomic lamp, with the original wool shade, height 176 cm, width 42 cm
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A John Crichton Minimal lamp, without original shade, height 168 cm, width 30 cm
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A mid-century wishbone magazine rack, the wishbone format giving this elegant mid-century design piece a light and utilitarian presence, height 50 cm, width 47 cm, diameter 26 cm
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A Garth Chester magazine rack, 1950s. Made from bent ply with a steel handle, height 29 cm, width 36 cm, diameter 24 cm
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A Concept Garth Chester Bikini chair, as its namesake would suggest, this concept chair took inspiration from the swimwear beginning to take hold through the mid century period. With its sinuous design evoking a strapless bikini top, this is a perfect embodiment of Chester's self taught whimisical design style, height 81 cm, width 38 cm
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A Hand-Blown Kosta Boda vase, designed by Kjell Engman. Hand-blown transparent green and purple glass with elongated stem neck and flat-top lip. Signatured etched to base. Kosta Boda sticker affixed. With original box, height 46.5 cm, width 16.5 cm, diameter 13 cm
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A mid-century ceramic candlestick, impressed Claynations mark to base, height 41.5 cm, width 19 cm, diameter 13 cm
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A Riihimaen Lasi Oy candleholder, circa 1960. In red glass. Bulbous form to the upper tapering into a column with ribbing. Original manufacturer's label affixed, height 24.5 cm, depth 11 cm
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A rare Ernst Plischke attributed coffee table, mid 20th-century, in solid oak, with integral magazine rack, height 38 cm, width 34 cm, length 58 cm
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An Ernst Plischke attributed chair, C.1948. Constructed from New Zealand pine with hessian webbing and canvas backs, complete with original foam squabs and tufted red and cream woven upholstery, height 66 cm, width 55 cm, diameter 73 cm
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A pair of rare John Crichton rattan chairs, circa 1950s. Made from metal and plat woven rattan, height 70 cm, width 63 cm
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George Ham - 1937 Monaco Grand Prix poster, lithograph vintage poster. From a series printed by l'Automobile club de Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco Grand Prix. 100 x 70 cm
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An original St. Louis Trans world Airline lithographic poster by David Klien, circa 1961. Featuring imagery of the old Courthouse and the Gateway arch. Mounted in a new box frame. 100 x 60 cm
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Jules Grun - Monaco Exposition et Concours de Canots Automobiles poster, printed c.1980s, lithograph vintage poster. 62 x 44 cm
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A Verner Panton Fun 2DA pendant, 1970s. A hanging pendant made from stainless steel frame featuring hundreds of stainless steel discs, height 55 cm, width 45 cm
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A Gaetano Sciolari glass rod chandelier, 1970s Italian. A brass form with ten arms, each with holes that feature glass rods, height 46.5 mm (excludes chain) width 50 cm
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A rare Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda chandelier, Erik Hoglund (1932-1998). Made with six removable glass coloured rectangular pendants, and six circular impressed glass pendants, and four circular clear glass pendants. Six screw-in bulb fixtures. The black enamelled wrought iron frame was made at Axel Stromberg Ironworks, height 107 cm, diameter 55 cm
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A set of four Eames DSS chairs, 1950s design. Coloured orange, height 80 cm, width 41 cm
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A pair of Eames EA108 chairs by ICF of Italy, an iconic design, with chromed steel swivel base on rolling casters, height 92 cm, width 56 cm, diameter 55 cm each
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A pair of original Eames DSS stacking chairs, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Finished in army green shade vinyl, height 80 cm, width 54 cm, diameter 50 cm
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A pair of Stephane Rondel candlestick holders, an iconic piece of New Zealand design. In the form of a heart with a central column supporting the circular holder. Cast in aluminium. In Rondel's own words 'These candlesticks do far more than hold a candle; they gracefully elevate a romantic glow which encourages time spent together', height 22 cm, depth 15 cm
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A Piero Fornasetti jar manufactured by Bitossi, made in Italy. Made from porcelain. Designed by Piero Fornasetti and manufactured by Bitossi. Both Fornasetti and Bitossi stamp to base, and hand-editioned in brushpoint 110/299, height 30 cm, width 21 cm
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A Stephane Rondel corkscrew and holder, marked 'Rondel' to the base, height 18.3 cm, width 13.5 cm
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A mid-century oak desk, beautifully crafted with a floating top. One cupboard and three drawers, height 76 cm, width 130 cm, diameter 65 cm
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A New Zealand Arts & Crafts cabinet, with two cupboard doors that open to expose internal cabinetry with various small drawers and stands for tools and paint brushes. Painted green, height 170 cm, width 134 cm, diameter 54 cm
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A Jens Risom walnut credenza, on the left side, four drawers with metal handles. The right with a vertical tambour cabinet with one shelf. 'Jens Rimson design Inc' sticker to reverse, height 69 cm, width 137 cm, diameter 53 cm
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A large French iron antique crucifix, a heavy form cast from metal with rusted exterior. Depicting Christ on the cross with ivy detailing, height 124 cm, width 56.5 cm
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A pair of antique French urns, heavy cast iron forms. Each with cherubs leaning over the rim. Lion head handles. Coloured black, height 96 cm, width 72 cm
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A rare bronze sculpture by Emile Louis Picault, circa 1890. Depicts a male figure leaning on a rock, with an angelic female figure looking down on him. The female figure has a banner around her arm reading 'Excelsior', a latin phase, which was adopted as the motto of New York in 1778, and translates to 'Higher' or 'Upward', inscribed 'E Picault' to back and 'A Monsieur Garnier (Emile) souvenir de l'exposition universelle, 1889. (Houdeline Paris)' on the lower front. Sits on a raised marbled base, height 95…
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A John Crichton arm chair, alternating shaded woven bands with cylindrical arm and support. Raised on traditional Crichton steel frame, height 93 cm, width 64 cm
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A mid-century candelabra attributed to John Crichton, in brass and steel, six bullet form holders anchored to a sloped flattened holder, height 10 cm, width 19 cm
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A John Crichton planter coffee table, pink steel bowl on a tripod base with a detachable glass top, height 51 cm, width 45 cm
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A vintage 'Rex' folding chair by Niko Kralj, 1956. Designed by Slovenian architect Niko Kralj. With cutouts to the seat and back, moulded armrests, and a fluid folding mechanism, height 74 cm, width 67.5 cm, diameter 68 cm, seat height 36 cm
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A pair of 1960s French Industrial chairs, in the manner of Jean Prouve. With shaped wooden seat and backrest, tubular steel frame. In original salazar light green paint. The mullca 510 chair was designed in 1947 by Gaston Cavaillon, height 80 cm, width 44 cm, diameter 40 cm
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A white leather armchair, with a high back rest and low seat. With chrome steel legs, height 103.5 cm, width 81.5 cm, diameter 39 cm
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A set of four Eames DSS chairs, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped maker's mark to base of each, height 80 cm, width 50 cm, diameter 50 cm
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An Eames for Herman Miller rosewood table, circa 1960s. Original aluminium group star base with a stunning segmented rosewood top, and a geometric inlay, height 72 cm, depth 100 cm
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A Vitra grand Conference chair, designed by Antonio Citterio in 2014. Sleek high back form, with padded leather upholster and swivel function on rolling casters. Fully adjustable, and in excellent condition, height 128 cm, width 70 cm, diameter 50 cm
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A tall Italian Genie bottle, elongated teardrop form with matching style, original stopper. In a vibrant, ruby red colourway, height 80 cm, depth 20 cm
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A pair of 1960s New Zealand vinyl armchairs, Italian style, in a modern ink blue upholstery. With a curved backrest and padded seat raised on tubular wooden legs terminating in brass caps, height 80 cm, width 56 cm, diameter 53 cm
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A pair of large Aldo Londi for Bitossi abstract garden line lamps, Hand-thrown lamps produced in Italy, featuring exquisite incised details and glazing. Rewired for New Zealand specifications, height 85 cm, depth 25 cm
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An original Pierre Jeanneret tripod stool, dating 1960, with a slightly concaved seat made from teak, and frame of the stool from iron. Orginates from the school of Enginnering, Chandigarh, India. Original classroom and to the rim. 'Ch.E.10/S11' is painted to the rim, height 56 cm, depth 42 cm, Pierre Jeanneret spent fifteen years in India as Architect-in-Chief in the newly-created Punjab capital city and designed a whole typology of furniture to equip the buildings. His pieces are clean, functional and…
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A Pierre Jeanneret Pj-Si-33-C bench seat, designed by Jeanneret c.1955 for adminstration buildings in Chandigarh, India. Made from teak and braided cane, with three divided sections. The crossbar inbetween 'A' shaped legs is incised with 'Lhh', height 40.5 cm, width 46.5 cm, length 137 cm, Pierre Jeanneret spent fifteen years in India as Architect-in-Chief in the newly-created Punjab capital city and designed a whole typology of furniture to equip the buildings. His pieces are clean, functional and could…
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An original Pierre Jeanneret tripod stool, dating 1960, with a slightly concaved seat made from teak, and frame of the stool from iron. Orginates from the school of Enginnering, Chandigarh, India. Original classroom and seat number inscription to the rim, height 61 cm, depth 42 cm, Pierre Jeanneret spent fifteen years in India as Architect-in-Chief in the newly-created Punjab capital city and designed a whole typology of furniture to equip the buildings. His pieces are clean, functional and could be…
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A Vladimir Kagan for Holly Hunt fifth Avenue sofa, ebonised walnut arching leg running the length of the front and back. Curved backrest finished in a woven thread mostly in yellow. A stunning example of an iconic design, height 78 cm, width 245 cm, diameter 90 cm
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A pair of first chairs by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis, Milano, circa 1983, Italy. Crafted from metal and wood, height 91.5 cm, width 66.5 cm, diameter 445
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An Eero Saarinen Womb sofa for Knoll, Eero Saarinen (Finnish 1910-1961). Chromed steel frame and legs with green woolen upholstery, height 100 cm, width 180 cm, diameter 80 cm
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An original Pierre Jeanneret library chair, a c.1959 design for the A.C Joshi library, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. Featuring the 'Banner' backrest with a slight backward lean, and 'X' double leg assembly in teak and braided cane. 'Library W/0A.C26' is painted to the back, height 76 cm, width 46 cm, diameter 42 cm, Pierre Jeanneret spent fifteen years in India as Architect-in-Chief in the newly-created Punjab capital city and designed a whole typology of furniture to equip the buildings. His…
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A pair of Pierre Jeanneret King office chairs, circa 1953, and designed for office use in Chandigarh, India. In Pj-Si-28D style, with a sophisticated 'Compass' leg assembly, which subsequently supports the armrests and backrest, which is on a slight backward lean. Made from teak and braided cane, height 80 cm, width 54 cm, diameter 50 cm, Pierre Jeanneret spent fifteen years in India as Architect-in-Chief in the newly-created Punjab capital city and designed a whole typology of furniture to equip the…
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An original Pierre Jeanneret library chair, a c.1959 design for the A.C Joshi library, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. Featuring the 'Banner' backrest with a slight backward lean, and 'X' double leg assembly in teak and braided cane. 'Library W/0A.C.34' is painted to the back, height 76 cm, width 46 cm, diameter 42 cm, Pierre Jeanneret spent fifteen years in India as Architect-in-Chief in the newly-created Punjab capital city and designed a whole typology of furniture to equip the buildings. His…
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An armchair in the style of Pierre Paulin's 'Groovy chair F598', a sculptural form upholstered in green suede-like fabric with metal frames for the feet with rubber stoppers. The Groovy chair was designed in 1973 for Holland's Avant Garde furniture maker Artifort. In new condition, height 72 cm, width 85 cm, diameter 63 cm
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