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  • Whiting Serving Fork and Spoon
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 186

    Whiting Serving Fork and Spoon

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    $250 - $350
  • Pair of Carole Stupell Candleholders
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 187

    Pair of Carole Stupell Candleholders

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Theodor Fahrner Art Deco Ring
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 188

    Theodor Fahrner Art Deco Ring

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    $300 - $500
  • N.E. From Pendant
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 189

    N.E. From Pendant

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    $200 - $400
  • Ken Benson Moderne Tea and Coffee Service and Two Candleholders
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 190

    Ken Benson Moderne Tea and Coffee Service and Two Candl...

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    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Four-piece Silver Jewelry Suite
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 191

    Four-piece Silver Jewelry Suite

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Four-piece Emma Melendez (Mexican, active 1953-1971) Silver Jewelry Suite
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 192

    Four-piece Emma Melendez (Mexican, active 1953-1971) Si...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Four-piece Emma Melendez (Mexican, active 1953-1971) Silver Jewelry Suite
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 193

    Four-piece Emma Melendez (Mexican, active 1953-1971) Si...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Silver Bracelet with Purple Faceted Stones
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 194

    Silver Bracelet with Purple Faceted Stones

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    $300 - $500
  • Nine Pieces of  Mid-Century Costume Jewelry
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 195

    Nine Pieces of Mid-Century Costume Jewelry

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    $250 - $350
  • Silver Bracelet with Red Cabochons
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    $200 - $225
    Lot 196

    Silver Bracelet with Red Cabochons

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    $200 - $225
  • Francisco Brennand (b. 1927) Porcelain Plaque
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 197

    Francisco Brennand (b. 1927) Porcelain Plaque

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    $500 - $700
  • Custom Modernist Cabinet
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 198

    Custom Modernist Cabinet

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    $300 - $500
  • Jose Luis Cuevas (b. 1934) Tapestry
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 199

    Jose Luis Cuevas (b. 1934) Tapestry

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Custom Coffee Table
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 200

    Custom Coffee Table

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    $500 - $700
  • Michael Van Buren for Domus Cabinet and Chair
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 201

    Michael Van Buren for Domus Cabinet and Chair

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Large Tile by Ruscha
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 202

    Large Tile by Ruscha

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    $200 - $250
  • Poitr Grabowski Tapestry
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 203

    Poitr Grabowski Tapestry

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Luz Zapata Ceramic Vessel
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 204

    Luz Zapata Ceramic Vessel

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    $400 - $600
  • Steven Heinemann (Canadian, b. 1957) Oval Bowl
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 205

    Steven Heinemann (Canadian, b. 1957) Oval Bowl

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) Face Jug
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 206

    Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) Face Jug

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Emile Decoeur (1876-1953) Vase
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 207

    Emile Decoeur (1876-1953) Vase

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Marguerite Friedlander-Wildenhain (1896-1985) Vase
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 208

    Marguerite Friedlander-Wildenhain (1896-1985) Vase

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Roger Lersy (French, 1920-2004) Paintings      Four Works: Homage a Webern, Homage a Bartok, Homage a Schoenberg
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 209

    Roger Lersy (French, 1920-2004) Paintings Four Works: H...

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    $400 - $600
  • Leon Castel Pottery Ewer
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 210

    Leon Castel Pottery Ewer

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Fernand Leger (French, 1881-1955) Tiled Plaque
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 211

    Fernand Leger (French, 1881-1955) Tiled Plaque

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    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Kevin Robert Gray (Canadian, d. 2012) Art Glass Vase
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 212

    Kevin Robert Gray (Canadian, d. 2012) Art Glass Vase

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    $200 - $400
  • Large Contemporary Vessel
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 213

    Large Contemporary Vessel

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    $300 - $400
  • Six Prints:      Enrico Baj (Italian, 1924-2003), Grand nu national
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 214

    Six Prints: Enrico Baj (Italian, 1924-2003), Grand nu n...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Eight Modernist Dining Chairs
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 215

    Eight Modernist Dining Chairs

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    $600 - $800
  • Carpet in the Manner of Jacque Adnet
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 216

    Carpet in the Manner of Jacque Adnet

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Hollywood Regency-style Wall Mirror
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 217

    Hollywood Regency-style Wall Mirror

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    $400 - $600
  • Reed and Barton Silver Tea/Coffee Service
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 217216

    Reed and Barton Silver Tea/Coffee Service

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Biedermeier Side Chair
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 218

    Biedermeier Side Chair

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    $400 - $600
  • Modernist Dining Table
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 219

    Modernist Dining Table

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Six Dining Chairs
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 220

    Six Dining Chairs

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Frank Campion (American, b. 1949) Painting      Cordelia
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,400
    Lot 221

    Frank Campion (American, b. 1949) Painting Cordelia

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    $1,200 - $1,400
  • David Brown (American, 20th/21st Century) Painting      Encircle Me
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    $1,200 - $1,400
    Lot 222

    David Brown (American, 20th/21st Century) Painting Enci...

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    $1,200 - $1,400
  • John Havens Thornton (American, b. 1933) Painting      The Great Sakonett
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    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 223

    John Havens Thornton (American, b. 1933) Painting The G...

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Peter Haines (American, b. 1942) Sculpture
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 224

    Peter Haines (American, b. 1942) Sculpture

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Jessica Straus "Talking Business" Figural Art
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 225

    Jessica Straus "Talking Business" Figural Art

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • David Phillips Mollusk Sculpture
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 226

    David Phillips Mollusk Sculpture

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • David Phillips "Face" Sculpture
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    $1,200 - $1,600
    Lot 227

    David Phillips "Face" Sculpture

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    $1,200 - $1,600
  • David Phillips Red Giant Sculpture
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 228

    David Phillips Red Giant Sculpture

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Keiji Ito "Moderation of a Defeated Man" Ceramic Sculpture
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 229

    Keiji Ito "Moderation of a Defeated Man" Ceramic Sculpt...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Leslie Wilcox "Heavy Handed" Sculpture
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 230

    Leslie Wilcox "Heavy Handed" Sculpture

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Frank Campion (American, b. 1949) Painting      White 1981
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 231

    Frank Campion (American, b. 1949) Painting White 1981

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Nan Tull (American, b. 1937) Drawing      Caution #10
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 232

    Nan Tull (American, b. 1937) Drawing Caution #10

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000

Auction Description

20th Century Design  by Bonhams Skinner

The December 6th auction features an impressive collection of 20th Century Design. This colorful auction showcases fine examples of art glass, furniture, and metalwork, and also includes two notable private collections: The John Boyer Collection of Contemporary Paintings & Sculpture, and mid-century modern furnishings from the Mary Griggs Burke Estate.

Preview Times
December 4, 12PM – 5PM
December 5, 12PM – 8PM

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014