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Maine Antique Digest, December 2016 37-C
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Here is a 48" x 30" 18th-century giltwood hall mirror
set in a frame that features an overall floral motif with
C-scrolls, vines, and leaves. The squared support columns
are segmented, giving the impression of bamboo. This
George III mirror sold for $840 (est. $800/1200).
This Eames designed folding screen consists of six 68"
x 9½" bent ash panels mounted on canvas. The screen
was manufactured by Herman Miller. The mid-century
screen brought $1200 (est. $800/1200).
This Arts and Crafts style
floor lamp is unmarked.
It features an arched teak
standard fitted to a brass
wishbone-shape
base.
There is a single lamp that
can be adjusted to three
heights. The cord hangs
free and is tightened
to the standard with a
sliding ring. The lamp is
offered without a shade.
This unusual lamp was
very popular, and it sold
for $2280 (est. $300/500).
Here are two of a group of four Model 657 armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for
Knoll. The design was produced 1964-79 and features a sling-style seat and back over a
chrome steel frame. The arms are cast aluminum. These chairs are in natural cowhide. The
chairs are missing their cushions. The group sold for $1680 (est. $1200/1600).
When most of us think of Charles and Ray Eames’s designs, an image of
the 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman appears front and center. The classic
seating ensemble by Herman Miller dates from the mid-1960s. It is constructed
with molded Brazilian rosewood veneer and cast aluminum. This example is
covered in blue leather. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman brought $4800
(est. $2500/3500).
This mid-century desk is by Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen. This example
is desk design No. 64. It is constructed of teak and teak veneers. The desk is
configured with two large drawers below the writing surface and two small
drawers and an open compartment below the upper shelf. The piece measures
32½" x 39¼" x 27
1
/
8
". It sold for $1200 (est. $500/700).
This 19th-century Chinese
snuff bottle is light green,
with a red agate-topped
stopper. The porcelain bottle
is carved in the form of an
ear of corn and rests on a
low circular foot. The bottle
stands only 2¾" high. The
little bottle sold for $180 (est.
$300/500).
Otis Dozier (1904-1987) was a native Texan. This 12¾" x 17" (sight
size) watercolor, ink, and mixed media on paper is dated 1942 lower
left. The image depicts a lone Texas jackrabbit in a desert hills
landscape with brightly colored cacti. The Dozier work sold for $900
(est. $800/1200).
Here is a Lalique
“Luxembourg”
pattern bowl, frosted
and decorated
with cherubs in
high relief. It is
marked “Lalique
France H0037”
on the bottom and
measures 8½" x
10½", and it appears
to be undamaged. It
sold for $2280 (est.
$1500/2500).