Title: Skinner 20th Century Design and The Elaine Rush Collection   

Auction held in: Boston

Sale Date:  12/15/16

Sale No: 2969B

No. of Lots: 391

No. of Pages: 72

Condition:  Very Good 

Illustrated in Color

Skinner’s 20th Century Design auction on December 15 at 12PM features an impressive array of decorative arts and furniture from early 20th century through contemporary design. The auction of over 390 lots presents design collectors and enthusiasts much to appreciate, with strong collections of Art Deco design, mid-century American Modern, Danish mid-century and early 20th-century pieces on the block.

Ceramics

A sampling of late nineteenth-early twentieth century ceramic art tiles from an extensive special collection opens the auction. Many of these exquisite tiles were created by top tile makers of the late nineteenth century, such as, Low Art Tile Works and the American Encaustic Tile Company. Highlighting the collection are four J.G. & J.F. Low seasonal portrait tiles from 1885 (Lot 2, Estimated between $300-500) depicting all four seasons as goddesses and glazed in shades of teal green.

The auction also features a standout selection of playful ceramic plates and bowls by Pablo Picasso, many from the mid-1950s. A colorful visage bowl (Lot 237, $1,000-1,500) hand-decorated in black and green engobes and brick red under glaze highlights the Picasso grouping.

Furniture

Skinner is pleased to offer a group of modern furniture by George Nakashima from several private collections. Nakashima aimed to express the energy of the whole tree through the objects he created, believing that “Trees have a yearning to live again, perhaps to provide the beauty, strength and utility to serve man.” An extraordinary example is a low table, 1976, cut from a slab of American black walnut (Lot 250, $20,000 to $30,000).

Early 20th century furniture offerings are led by a Gustav Stickley sideboard c. 1900, made of steamed oak and iron (Lot 64, $20,000-30,000) and four Emile Galle walnut nesting tables c. 1905 with inlaid marquetry depicting flora and foliate designs, one accented by a butterfly (Lot 31, $2,500-3,500).

Glass & Lighting

The works of Tiffany Studios are a perennial favorite in this auction. Featured among the twenty-six lots on offer are, a Tiffany bronze table lamp with gold favrile glass shades (Lot 57, $6,500-7,500), a Tiffany bronze candlestick c. 1910 (Lot 63, $2,500-3,500), and a Tiffany favrile art glass vase with gold iridescent decoration (Lot 56, $1,000-1,500).

Other highlights among art glass and lighting include a Loïe Fuller François-Raoul Larche Art Nouveau lamp c. 1907 (Lot 27, $12,000-15,000), an English cameo glass art vase (Lot 30, $2,200-2,800) and large selections of French glass by Lalique and Steuben crystal.

Mid Century Modern

Buyers and collectors drawn to classic design, beautiful wood, and quality craftsmanship, will be interested in a grouping of furniture by Hans Wegner. Superb creations by Wegner include a teak, oak, brass, valet chair c. 1958 (Lot 186A, $5,000-7,000), as well as five round chairs featuring one of Hans Wegner’s most iconic designs (Lot 177, $3,500-5,500). Other works on offer include designs by Poul Jeppesen, Axel Salto, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, Kofod Larsen, Great Jalk, Hennigsen and Thomas Moser.

Other auction highlights include, but are not limited to:

• Art Nouveau Chair, Probably Eugène Gaillard (Lot 26, $12,000-18,000)
• Georg Jensen Samovar (Lot 96, $6,000-8,000)
• Light Screen Attributed to Frank Lloyd Wright (Lot 87, $5,000-7,000)
• Two Gilbert Poillerat Occasional Tables (Lot 138, $4,000-6,000)
• Mary Ogden Abbott (1894-1981) Sculptural Panel (Lot 321, $4,000-6,000)

Elaine Rush Collection:

Elaine Rush is a name well-known in American avant-garde collecting. Starting in the 1970’s, after the Montreal-born fashionista moved to New York, she began collecting on her drives to flea markets all over the east coast. This online auction encapsulates her exuberant and eye-catching style in a selection of 186 lots from Rush’s personal collection. From Tramp Art to Adirondack armchairs to bottle cap art by Rick Ladd, this highly-curated auction offers one-of-a-kind items that fit into a wide array of home design.

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