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  • Ernesto Graziadei Blown Glass Chalice
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 194

    Ernesto Graziadei Blown Glass Chalice

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Architectural Watercolor Depicting the Dominion Theater, London
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 195

    Architectural Watercolor Depicting the Dominion Theater...

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Andrew F. Euston (American, 1902-1982)  New Jersey Transit Authority, Design by Levy & Berger, Architects & Engineers, Brooklyn
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 196

    Andrew F. Euston (American, 1902-1982) New Jersey Trans...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Architectural Watercolor Drawing:  Art Deco Hotel Lobby
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 197

    Architectural Watercolor Drawing: Art Deco Hotel Lobby

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    $250 - $350
  • Alan Caldwell Davoll (American, 1898-1979)  Architectural Watercolor Drawing:  Lycee Francais de New York
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 198

    Alan Caldwell Davoll (American, 1898-1979) Architectura...

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    $400 - $600
  • American School, 20th Century  Architectural Watercolor, Oil, and Drawing:  Tall Commercial Building with American Flag
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 199

    American School, 20th Century Architectural Watercolor,...

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    $400 - $600
  • American School, 20th Century  Hahne & Co., Montclair, New Jersey
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 200

    American School, 20th Century Hahne & Co., Montclair, N...

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    $300 - $500
  • Edmund J. Thring (British, 20th Century) and British School, 20th Century Two Architectural Watercolor Drawings: Turban House, Botolph
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 201

    Edmund J. Thring (British, 20th Century) and British Sc...

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    $600 - $800
  • Richard Marshall Merkin (American, 1938-2009)  D-Day at the Ritz
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 202

    Richard Marshall Merkin (American, 1938-2009) D-Day at ...

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    $300 - $500
  • Art Deco Graf Zeppelin Sculpture
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 203

    Art Deco Graf Zeppelin Sculpture

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Art Deco Onyx Bird of Prey Card Tray
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 204

    Art Deco Onyx Bird of Prey Card Tray

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gudrun Baudisch (1907-1982) Ceramic Female Head for Weiner Werkstatte
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 205

    Gudrun Baudisch (1907-1982) Ceramic Female Head for Wei...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Pair of Josef Hoffman Bentwood Armchairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 206

    Pair of Josef Hoffman Bentwood Armchairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Fred Farr for Revere Art Deco Steel Magazine Rack
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 207

    Fred Farr for Revere Art Deco Steel Magazine Rack

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Pair of Silver-plated Shell-form Compotes
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 208

    Pair of Silver-plated Shell-form Compotes

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Art Deco Glass and Brass Occasional Table
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 209

    Art Deco Glass and Brass Occasional Table

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    $200 - $250
  • Art Deco Cut Glass and Brass Floor Lamp
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 210

    Art Deco Cut Glass and Brass Floor Lamp

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Pair of French Baker's Racks
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 211

    Pair of French Baker's Racks

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Viennese Rosewood and Walnut Table
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 212

    Viennese Rosewood and Walnut Table

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Art Deco Dining Table and Ten Chairs
    Estimate
    $7,000 - $10,000
    Lot 213

    Art Deco Dining Table and Ten Chairs

    Est.
    $7,000 - $10,000
  • Patinated Bronze Console Table with Marble Top Attributed to Diego Giacometti (Swiss, 1902-1985)
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 215

    Patinated Bronze Console Table with Marble Top Attribut...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Patinated Bronze "Console aux Deux Oiseaux" Attributed to Diego Giacometti (Swiss, 1902-1985)
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 216

    Patinated Bronze "Console aux Deux Oiseaux" Attributed ...

    Est.
    $15,000 - $20,000
  • British School, 20th Century  The First Sale at London's Most Modern Shop/D.H. Evans
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 217

    British School, 20th Century The First Sale at London's...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American, 20th Century  El Paso National Bank, Designed by George Dahl
    Estimate
    $700 - $800
    Lot 218

    American, 20th Century El Paso National Bank, Designed ...

    Est.
    $700 - $800
  • Peter Sainsbury (British, 20th Century)  Three Architectural Watercolor Drawings:  Pan Am Building, London
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 219

    Peter Sainsbury (British, 20th Century) Three Architect...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • American, 20th Century  Scottish Rite Temple, Tampa, Florida, Designed by George Dahl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 220

    American, 20th Century Scottish Rite Temple, Tampa, Flo...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Patrick Webb (American, b. 1955)  The Plaza
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 221

    Patrick Webb (American, b. 1955) The Plaza

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Carla Maria Busch Casagrande (German/American, 1915-2008)  Archaic Forms
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 222

    Carla Maria Busch Casagrande (German/American, 1915-200...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bob Van Allen/Scuda (American, 20th Century)  Skyline.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 223

    Bob Van Allen/Scuda (American, 20th Century) Skyline.

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    $200 - $300
  • Charles Keeling Lassiter (American, 1926-2005)  Abstract Composition with Figure.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 224

    Charles Keeling Lassiter (American, 1926-2005) Abstract...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Norio Azuma (Japanese/American, 1928-2004)  On Square
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 225

    Norio Azuma (Japanese/American, 1928-2004) On Square

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 226

    Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Attributed to Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) Sculptural Bowl
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 227

    Attributed to Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) Sculptural Bowl...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller Model IM-50 Cocktail Table
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 228

    Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller Model IM-50 Cocktail Ta...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Two Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Armchairs and Oval Side Table
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 229

    Two Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Armchairs and Oval Si...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Eero Saarinen for Knoll Covered Tulip Armchair and Oval Marble Top Table
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 230

    Eero Saarinen for Knoll Covered Tulip Armchair and Oval...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Marble-top Tulip Side Table
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 231

    Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Marble-top Tulip ...

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    $250 - $350
  • Pair of Johnson Company Armchairs
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 232

    Pair of Johnson Company Armchairs

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    $400 - $600
  • Roffman Cushioned Bench and Rolling TV Table
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 233

    Roffman Cushioned Bench and Rolling TV Table

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • George Tannier Selection Round Teak Veneer Coffee Table
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 234

    George Tannier Selection Round Teak Veneer Coffee Table...

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    $200 - $300
  • Cumberland Furniture Company Walnut Swing-back Lounge Chair
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 235

    Cumberland Furniture Company Walnut Swing-back Lounge C...

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    $200 - $400
  • Cumberland Round Walnut Side Table
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 236

    Cumberland Round Walnut Side Table

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    $200 - $300
  • Reggiani Adjustable Chromed Steel and Shaded Glass Floor Lamp
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 237

    Reggiani Adjustable Chromed Steel and Shaded Glass Floo...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 238

    Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair an...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Alvar Aalto for Artek 90a Table
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 239

    Alvar Aalto for Artek 90a Table

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    $200 - $400
  • Alvar Aalto for Finsven Model 915 Occasional Table
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 240

    Alvar Aalto for Finsven Model 915 Occasional Table

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Coffee Table
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 241

    Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Coffee Table

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 242

    George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500

Auction Description

20th Century Design by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times December 12, 12PM – 5PM December 13, 12PM – 7PM This auction features 600 lots of collectible objects dating from the turn of the 20th century to the present. Among the offerings are a rare and important Marblehead Pottery Vase designed by Annie Aldrich and decorated by Sarah Tutt and a Tiffany Studios bronze floor lamp with Swirling Maple Leaf shade. Contact Us 508.970.3253 20thcentury@skinnerinc.com Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Phone:+16173505400

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$500 $50
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$3,000 $250
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$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

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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