Subtly curved tufted leather bench from Italy circa late 1950’s. Done in a richly grained chocolate brown leather with solid brass cabriolet legs. Excellent restored condition.
Month: September 2010
Cherry Wood & Carrera Marble Chest by Florence Knoll
Eight drawer credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll circa late 1970’s. This example has four large file drawers and four single drawers with inset chrome pulls. The carrera marble top has beautiful grey veining and the entire chest is in excellent original condition.
Large Scale Heavily Patinated Folk Art Bull
Wonderful folk/tramp art bull from Mexico circa 1940’s. This hand carved wood sculpture has layers of original patina and is the sort of piece that transcends styles. It can be placed in the mix with mid century pieces or to create whimsy in any room.
This was purchased from a prominent Phoenix artist’s estate who collected unusual mid century, African and Mexican sculpture furniture and objects.
Jesus Leeus Figural Painting
Jesus Leuus acrylic with marble dust painting circa 1964. This example has two figures who appear to be pondering the imponderables.Leeus is one of Mexico’s more important second generation modernists after the likes of Rivera Siqueiros and Orozco. He studied under Zalce Lozano and his works are in museums and collections world wide.
Mother & Child Painting by Shoshannah
Oil on linen painting by Shoshannah entitled ‘Private Life’ circa 1959. Shoshannah taught at the Chicago Art Institute and exhibited her works for only a brief part of her life. This piece was purchased from her son and is from a small Mother and Child series that she did in the late 1950’s. Shoshannah’s husband was a cabinet maker and custom made this frame for the piece.