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  • Possibly American School, 20th Century  World's Fair
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1

    Possibly American School, 20th Century World's Fair

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    $400 - $600
  • Architectural Watercolor Rendering
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 2

    Architectural Watercolor Rendering

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    $600 - $800
  • Dirk Van Erp Copper Bowl
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 3

    Dirk Van Erp Copper Bowl

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    $200 - $250
  • Two Roycroft Copper Items
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 4

    Two Roycroft Copper Items

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    $300 - $500
  • Roycroft Bookends
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 5

    Roycroft Bookends

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    $400 - $600
  • Roycroft American Beauty Copper Vase
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 6

    Roycroft American Beauty Copper Vase

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    $500 - $700
  • The Arts and Crafts Shop Enameled Copper Candlestick
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 7

    The Arts and Crafts Shop Enameled Copper Candlestick

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    $200 - $400
  • Gustav Stickley Hammered Copper Dish
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 8

    Gustav Stickley Hammered Copper Dish

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    $200 - $250
  • Gustav Stickley Copper Charger
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 9

    Gustav Stickley Copper Charger

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    $400 - $600
  • Gustav Stickley Model No. 355 Copper Tray
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 10

    Gustav Stickley Model No. 355 Copper Tray

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Gustav Stickley Model 4685 Copper Humidor
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 11

    Gustav Stickley Model 4685 Copper Humidor

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Tiffany Studios Bronze Candlestick
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 12

    Tiffany Studios Bronze Candlestick

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    $400 - $600
  • Tiffany Studios Bronze Pineapple Candlestick
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 13

    Tiffany Studios Bronze Pineapple Candlestick

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Tiffany Studios Bronze Dore and Enamel Box
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    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 15

    Tiffany Studios Bronze Dore and Enamel Box

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    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Tiffany Furnaces Enameled Desk Clock
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 16

    Tiffany Furnaces Enameled Desk Clock

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Bronze Lion's Head Sconce
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    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 17

    Bronze Lion's Head Sconce

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    $800 - $1,000
  • Six Tiffany Studios Art Glass and Bronze Desk Items
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 18

    Six Tiffany Studios Art Glass and Bronze Desk Items

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Tiffany Studios Bronze Zodiac Lamp with Gold Favrile Shade
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 19

    Tiffany Studios Bronze Zodiac Lamp with Gold Favrile Sh...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Tiffany Studios Bronze Turtleback Zodiac Desk Lamp
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 20

    Tiffany Studios Bronze Turtleback Zodiac Desk Lamp

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Arts and Crafts Patinated Bronze Tree Trunk Lamp Base
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 21

    Arts and Crafts Patinated Bronze Tree Trunk Lamp Base

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    $500 - $700
  • Muller Freres Hanging Glass Shade
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 22

    Muller Freres Hanging Glass Shade

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    $400 - $600
  • J.H. Strobl Pottery Lamp with Slag Glass Shade
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 23

    J.H. Strobl Pottery Lamp with Slag Glass Shade

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Green Handel Shade on Hampshire Pottery Lamp Base
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 24

    Green Handel Shade on Hampshire Pottery Lamp Base

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Handel Shade on Hampshire Pottery Lamp Base
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 25

    Handel Shade on Hampshire Pottery Lamp Base

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Moe-Bridges Company Reverse-painted Glass Shade with Patinated Bronze Base
    Estimate
    $700 - $800
    Lot 26

    Moe-Bridges Company Reverse-painted Glass Shade with Pa...

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    $700 - $800
  • Handel Bronze Desk Lamp with Reverse-painted Shade
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 27

    Handel Bronze Desk Lamp with Reverse-painted Shade

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    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Jefferson Reverse-painted Scenic Glass Shade on Base
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    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 28

    Jefferson Reverse-painted Scenic Glass Shade on Base

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Wilkinson Mosaic Glass "Peony" Table Lamp
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 29

    Wilkinson Mosaic Glass "Peony" Table Lamp

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Georges Leleu Art Nouveau Oil Lamp
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 30

    Georges Leleu Art Nouveau Oil Lamp

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Tiffany Studios "Papyrus" Patinated Bronze Table Lamp Base
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 31

    Tiffany Studios "Papyrus" Patinated Bronze Table Lamp B...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Tiffany Favrile Boudoir Lamp
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 32

    Tiffany Favrile Boudoir Lamp

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    $500 - $700
  • Tiffany Favrile Glass Oil Lamp and Possibly Tiffany-style Shade on Bronze Base
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 33

    Tiffany Favrile Glass Oil Lamp and Possibly Tiffany-sty...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Tiffany Studios Single-arm Copper Student Lamp with Glass Shade
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 34

    Tiffany Studios Single-arm Copper Student Lamp with Gla...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Tiffany Favrile Glass Oil Lamp
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 35

    Tiffany Favrile Glass Oil Lamp

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Tiffany Studios Bronze Double Student Lamp Base
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 36

    Tiffany Studios Bronze Double Student Lamp Base

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    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Tiffany Favrile Lamp
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 37

    Tiffany Favrile Lamp

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Tiffany Studios Counterbalance Desk Lamp with Pulled-feather Shade
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 38

    Tiffany Studios Counterbalance Desk Lamp with Pulled-fe...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Tiffany Studios Bronze Table Lamp with "Pomegranate" Shade
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 39

    Tiffany Studios Bronze Table Lamp with "Pomegranate" Sh...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Tiffany Studios Bronze Floor Lamp with Maple Leaf Shade
    Estimate
    $80,000 - $120,000
    Lot 40

    Tiffany Studios Bronze Floor Lamp with Maple Leaf Shade...

    Est.
    $80,000 - $120,000
  • Imperial Art Glass Vase with Green on Clear Dragged Loop Decoration
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    $500 - $700
    Lot 41

    Imperial Art Glass Vase with Green on Clear Dragged Loo...

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    $500 - $700
  • Two Imperial Art Glass Vases
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 42

    Two Imperial Art Glass Vases

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    $600 - $800
  • Three Imperial Art Glass Vases with Hearts and Vine Decoration
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 43

    Three Imperial Art Glass Vases with Hearts and Vine Dec...

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    $600 - $800
  • Three Imperial Glass Vases with Hearts and Vine Decoration
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 44

    Three Imperial Glass Vases with Hearts and Vine Decorat...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Three Imperial Art Glass Vases with Blue on Clear Dragged Loop Design
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 45

    Three Imperial Art Glass Vases with Blue on Clear Dragg...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Four Imperial Art Glass Blue on White with Orange Overshot Vases
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 46

    Four Imperial Art Glass Blue on White with Orange Overs...

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    $600 - $800
  • Three Imperial Art Glass White on Clear with Overshot Orange Vases
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 47

    Three Imperial Art Glass White on Clear with Overshot O...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Three Imperial Art Glass Vases
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 48

    Three Imperial Art Glass Vases

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Three Imperial Art Glass Vases with Hearts and Vine Decoration
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 49

    Three Imperial Art Glass Vases with Hearts and Vine Dec...

    Est.
    $700 - $900

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

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

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$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

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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