Mid Century Modern
Listing ID#: 692678

Sale Location

Evansdale, IA 50707
Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Wednesday May 15, 2024 Completed
Saturday May 25, 2024 Completed
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Email: joncrisman@msn.com
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* All bids are final * All items are sold as is whereas no exceptions

* All sales are final and no refunds will be issued.

* All descriptions are believed to be accurate, inspection of items is encouraged. If you have any question

please contact us.

* A 15% buyer�s premium will be added to every item sold online. 10% buyer's premium added to all in house bidders.
7% sales tax is added to all purchases unless an Iowa resale tax permit is provided prior to auction bidding.

* All items are to be picked up during normal pick up times designated by each auction. Items not picked

up during that time will be subject to forfeiture with no refund. Items will be resold, disposed of, or

donated.

* No items will be picked up until all items are paid for in full.

* It is the bidder�s responsibility to ensure they are able to remove items. Please bring Help for loading

* Cash, or Credit cards are accepted. WE DO ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS UNLESS YOU HAVE A PRE-ESTABLISHED ACCOUNT. Card on file will be charged immidiately following end of auction and a 3% processing fee will be added. If you would like to pay by cash Please notify us prior to auction close.

* Shipping on all items if you are needing a quote or have a question about shipping please call us.

* This auction is live and online bidders are bidding against onsite in-house bidders..

* Purchaser does hereby indemnify and hold harmless the auctioneer and seller from any and all

damages, claims or liabilities from injuries to persons or property of any type whatsoever caused during

the sale or by the removal or shipping of items purchased.

* While descriptions are believed to be accurate, the auctioneer nor seller make any warranty or

guarantee, expressed or implied. Iowa Estate Auctions or any of its employees shall not be held responsible for advertising

discrepancies or inaccuracies.

* Any Announcements made on day of sale supersede all printed material. Auctioneer reserves the right

to reject the bid of anyone who is not a registered bidder. Buyer�s Premium May Apply.

* Auctioneer shall have no responsibility for internet bidding interruption or delays beyond control. Internet

bidders be aware that due to the nature of the internet, delays in transmission could result in the

auctioneer failing to recognize your bid. Iowa Estate Auctions or its employees

are not responsible for the final result of delays
Listing Information
Mid Century Modern Decorative Art, Lamps, Studio Pottery & Furnishings. Featuring the Craig Neessen living estate of Cedar Falls, IA. Over 100 paintings, prints and works of art, over 100 pieces of studio pottery, plus designer lamps, furnishings and decorative art. An additional 50-75 lots posting Tuesday May 21st, plus another approximately 100 uncataloged lots selling after catalog session closes.

1
Pair of Sellstrom-USA Industrial Design Men's Sun.
Pair of Sellstrom-USA Industrial Design Men's Sunglasses, plastic with adjustable length bows, G+ cond, 5.5"L.

2
Pair of Vintage Bausch & Lomb Ray-Ban Sunglasses,.
Pair of Vintage Bausch & Lomb Ray-Ban Sunglasses, w/gilt frames, bows stamped B&L RayBan USA, Exc cond. 5.5"L.

3
Pair of Ray-Ban Erika Sunglasses model RB4171
with red velvet frames, MIB w/pouch, 5.5"L.

4
Pair of Playboy Optl Austria Sunglasses 3022-10
w/bunny logo on bows, Exc cond. 6.25"L in pouch.

5
Vintage Charles Kahn Lucite Purse w/silk scarves,
two by Vera and a Sally Gee, Exc cond. 7.25"L>

6
A Patricia Nash Italian Leather Handbag with
fringe & feathered tassles, original drawstring dust cloth, Exc cond. 17"W.


8
A Pair of Fossil Handbags in pigskin & two-tone
twill together with a Fossil Abbot clutch in Sea Glass, Exc cond. The latter w/tags, largest 12"H.

9
A Large Modern Glazed Pottery Charger with
Tulips, unmarked, Exc cond 16.5"Dia.

10
A Lori Grenier Jewelry Chest, suede leather
covered w/hinged domed top and drop front panel, the interior w/anti-tarnish lined compartments, unmarked, Exc cond. 14.5"L.

11
A Blenko Glass Co. Tangerine Crackle Glass Pinch
Bottle w/stopper, Exc cond. 10.5"H.



14
A Pair of Viking Glass Orb Sphere Ash Bowls in
reddish glass, Exc cond. 6" & 4" Dia.

15
An African Ivory Coast Luba Peoples Carved Wood
Fertility Figure of a standing female w/scarified breasts, Exc cond w/nice patina & some encrustation, 30"H.

16
An African Ivory Coast Hemba Peoples Carved Wood
Ancestral Figure, VG+ cond. 20"H.

17
An African Ghana Stylized Elepants Head, carved
wood with pigmented tusks raised on a wrought iron fixture, tagged on verso "Handcrafted in Ghana" Exc cond. 27.5"H.

18
A Fine South African Carved Wood Figurehead own &
mount hole on verso, c.1960s likely for a lodge or canoe, Vg cond 28"H.

19
A Large Italian Piccadilly Hand Painted Majolica
Ceramic Tray, c.1980s, Handcrafted in Amalfi, Italy, signed Cer. Art Piccadilly, Amalfi, Conca Dei Marini .Exc cond, 17.5"H x 26"W.

20
A Large Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery
Chalice, glazed redware on elongated stem, apparently unmarked, Exc cond. 12.5"H x 8.5"Dia.

21
A Good Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Handled
Chalice with cover, inscribed with indistinct signature, VG+ cond noting a small nick on footrim, 8.25"H.

22
A Mid Century Modern Studio Art Glass Vase, with
three large bulbous rings decorated internally with suspended bubbles, ground pontil unmarked, Exc cond, 7.5"Dia.

23
An Impressive Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery
Vase of hand thrown ovoid form w/petite everted rim glazed in olive and dripping sage glazes, apparently unmarked, Exc cond. 13"H.

24
A Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Covered Jar
with sepia silhouetted egyptian figures on a stone ground mustard glaze, Signed "Adrian Shaw" on base, Exc cond 10.5"H.

25
A Large Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Covered
Jar w/brush work decoration,, indist. Inked signature, Exc cond. 11.5"H.

26
A Carved Wood Stylized Pony, signed on base
"Pavelka-Leanne with love" Exc cond. 14.5"L>

27
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Pair of Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery Covered Bowls, the larger w/handles, each signed "Edwards" on base, VG+ cond noting a chip to cover on the smallest, Larger 10"W.

28
Dorothy Larson Hotchkiss (American 1919-1965)
Modernist fused glass abstract panel on wood, untiltled, signed in wire within glass "Larson" Exc cond 14.5"H x 5"W overall.

29
Dorothy Larson Hotchkiss (American 1919-1965)
Modernist fused glass abstract panel on wood, untiltled, signed in wire within glass "Larson" Exc cond 15"H x 4"W overall.

30
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A pair of Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery Ash Bowls, each signed "Edwards" on base, smallest- Exc, larger with chip/damage to rim, 9.25" & 9.5" Dia..

31
A Contemporary Tribal African Dan Peoples Carved
Wood Mask w/polychrome decoration in the style of a "Ma", Exc condition, 22.5"H.

32
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of an abstract figure with Bull, signed "Stenvall" l/l and in a period frame, Exc cond, 9.75"Sq overall.

33
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of an abstract nude sunbathing, signed "Stenvall" l/l and in a period distressed wood frame, Exc cond, 10.25"Sq overall.

34
A Contemporary Carved Wood Sculpture of an
African Giraffe eating a leaf w/two-toned ebonized finish, apparently unsigned, Exc cond, 25"H.

35
Peter Wetzler (American Modernism) Enameled
copper plaque "Busts of Woman" unsigned w/ penned notation on verso naming artist and $75 purchase price in 1962, in an attractive burlap lined period walnut frame, Exc cond. 12"H x 9.5"W overall.

36
William Vaughn Howard (American 1921-1986)
abstract oil and mixed media on artists board, signed and dated "Howard 54" l/c, and inscribed AlbuquerqueSurveyor" Exc cond w/some wear to original frame, 11"H x 13"W.


38
A Mid Century Carved Wood Plaque of a woman
w/scarf, inscribed on verso "E. Dietmaier route 2 La Cresent Minnesota" and 1966, Exc cond, 10.25"H x 6.75"W.

39
A MCM Accent Painting, oil on canvas signed
"Lyon" l/r and dtd 1971 on verso, Exc cond. 8"H x 6.25"W overall.

40
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of abstract Flowers, signed "Stenvall" m/l and in a period frame, Exc cond, 9"Sq overall.

41
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of a modernist figure w/cat, signed "Stenvall" u/l and in a period frame, Exc cond, 9.5"Sq overall.

42
David Hamilton (American 20th C.) Studio Pottery
active 1970s-80s Janesville, IA & Longview, MN, a dome covered plate & lidded handled bowl, signed "Hamilton-81" & "80" Exc cond, largest 10"Dia.

43
Juan Ramirez (Mexican 20th C.) abstract Woman in
Serape with Olla, oil on paper, matted w/glazed frame, Exc cond 13.75"H x 11.5"W

44
An Early Mary Angus Art Glass Bottle, in clear
blown glass internally decorated with hanging leaves & vines, inscribed on base "Mary Angus 1-79", Exc cond, 6"Dia.

45
An Early Mary Angus Art Glass Bottle, in clear
blown glass internally decorated with hanging white blossoms, & leaves on vines, inscribed on base "Mary Angus 2-79", Exc cond, 5.5"Dia.

46
John Silk Deckard (American 1938-1994) "Posing
For Henry Moore" lucite engraving, ed. 11/15, signed & titled in pencil lower margin, in original frame w/gallery label on verson, G+ cond w/foxing to outer surround, 9.5"H x 12.25"W.

47
Andrew Rush (American b.1931) "Jean II" aquatint
on paper, ed 3/35, titled in pencil, signed & dated l/r '65,Exc cond in orig frame 12"H x 11.5"W overall.

48
A Fine Celadon glazed Vase, unidentified
inscribed signature on base and dtd '37, Exc cond, 4.5"H.

49
A Mid century Modern Studio Pottery Vase w/melon
ribs, Indist, signature on base, Exc cond, 5.25"H.

50
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Pair of Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery Green Glazed Covered Jar, signed "Edwards" on base, VG+ cond noting a chip to cover on the smallest, Larger 10"W.

51
Adrian Shaw (American 20th C.) Mid Century Modern
Studio Pottery Flambe' glazed vase, Inscribed signature on base, Exc cond, 4"H.

52
A Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Vase with
mottled flambe' glaze, inscribed on base "McKinnal"? And dtd '70, Exc cond, 6.75"H.

53
A Mid Century Modern Turned Wood Piggy Bank,
emerald green stain w/painted eyes, unmarked, VG cond & w/o key, 4.75"L.

54
An Art Deco Noma Cheer-O-Lite Christmas Tree,
pierced tin w/colored acetate inserts and sand finish, G+ working cond w/wear, 10"H.

55
An Interesting Scrap Iron Art Rabbit Doorstop,
w/blue glass inset eyes & oxidized patina, indistinct stick weld signature on inside base, VG cond, 11"L.

56
A Carved Wood Sculpture of a woman on park bench,
signed JB on base, Exc cond, 8"L.

57
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Mid Century
Modern Studio Pottery Covered Jar,raised on 3 feet w/carved and stamped pigmented panels & glazed bands, chip to inside rim, 5"Dia.

58
A Whimsical Modernist carved & glazed pottery
Bull Vessel, hollow body w/variegated turquoise glaze, signed "Carat" underneath, Exc cond, 6"L.,

59
W. Dean Warnholtz (American 1917-1993) "Missy"
serigraph on paper, pencil signed l/r and dtd '57, Exc cond in orig parcel gilt frame, 21.5"H x 16"W overall.

60
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960) "North
Steam Ship Line" serigraph on paper, pencil signed and dtd l/l '43, VG cond with a few crescent shape surface breaks, later dbl mat & frame, 20.75"H x 25.75"W.

61
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960)
"Washing Laundry" serigraph on paper, pencil signed and dtd l/l '49, Exc cond w/ later mat & frame, 15"H x 19.5"W.

62
Sydney (Syd) Fossum (American 1909-1978)
"Multiple Still Life #2" lithograph on paper, ed.12/25, signed & dtd in plate u/l '58, titled, numbered, signed & dtd in pencil lower margin, Exc cond 29"H x 23"W overall.

63
Irving Amen (American 1918-2007) "Man of Sorrows"
lithograph on paper, ed. 62/100, numbered, titled & signed in pencil lower margin, Exc cond, 24"H x 19"W.

64
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960) "Cross
Lots" serigraph on paper, signed and dtd l/l '60, Exc cond w/orig mat & frame, 18"H x 20.5"W overall

65
Branko Kovacevic (Yugoslavian 1911-1988)
"Sailboats, Dubrovnik" oil on canvas, signed l/r, verso with New York Circulating Library of Paintings card w/title, Exc cond, 22"H x 28"W overall

66
Sydney (Syd) Fossum (American 1909-1978)
"Symbols" lithograph on paper, ed.24/34, signed & dtd in plate l/l '50, titled, numbered, signed & dtd in pencil lower margin, Exc cond 22"H x 17"W overall.

67
Irving Amen (American 1918-2007) "Barges On The
Seine" aquatint on paper, ed. 17/90, numbered, titled & signed in pencil lower margin, Exc cond, 18"H x 22.5"W.

68
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) Fishes & Aquatic Plants, serigraph on paper signed in pencil l/l, Exc cond, 18.5H x 23.27"W.

69
Gene Kloss (American 1903-1996) "Return Of The
Processional", drypoint etching, ed. 29/50, numbered, titled & signed in pencil bottom margin, Exc. Cond. 20.5"H x 25"W overall.

70
10 pc Monroe Salt Works "Crow Pattern" Art
Pottery Dinnerware, 4-10.75"plates, 4-handled soup bowls, 8" & 10" mixing bowls, crack to largest bowl, others Exc.

71
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Mid Century
Modern Studio Pottery Compote raised on pedestal w/carved and stamped pigmented panels & glazed bands,signed underneath, 10"Dia.

72
Carl E. Paak (American 1922-1991) a Mid Century
Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl raised on cylindrical plinth, inscribed C.E. Paak on base, Exc cond 11"Dia.

73
Angelo Garzio (American/Italian 1922/2008) Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery covered pitcher w/brush decoration, w/ incised signature, Exc cond, 7.5"H.

74
Angelo Garzio (American/Italian 1922/2008) Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery large covered vessel w/handles, w/brush decoration, w/ incised signature, G+ cond w/loss to rim 11"Dia.

75
A Large Mexican Art Pottery Owl Tonala hand
painted & burnished w/colorful designs, G+ cond w/small loss to one foot, 13.5"H.

76
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Mid Century
Modern Studio Pottery covered bowl on tripod legs,signed underneath, Exc cond, 8.25 "Dia.

77
Adrian Shaw (American 20th C.) Mid Century Modern
Studio Pottery covered jar, Inscribed signature on base, Exc cond, 10"H.

78
Tommi Anton Parzinger (German/American,
1903-1981) for the Rembrandt Lamp Company (American, 1816-1970), circa 1960s. A mid century modern wood table lamp inset with 'pearls' and terminating on a brass conical foot. Apparently unmarked. Total height with shade 29.5"

79
Fine Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp
Porcelain and brass with waisted lattice work center under a two tiered translucent shade Height to rim of glass 27" Excellent cond. Total height 32"

80
Alois Carigiet (Swiss 1902-1985) "Woman,
Harlequin, & Monkey" serigraph on paper ed. 70/120 signed in pencil L/R with date '57 excellent cond. 43H x 37"W overall

81
Mary Shiras (American 1905-1981) Portrait of a
young Native American woman. Oil on artist board signed L/R excellent cond 22H x 18.5W

82
Jay O'Meilia (American 1927-2023) "Ballerina" oil
on canvas signed L/R excellent cond. 34H x 28W overall.

83
Kaethe Kollwitz (German 1867-1945) "Sharpening
the Scythe", original etching restrike. Ferdinand Roten Galleries label on verso. Excellent condition 18H x 175W

84
L. Simmons (American school 20th century)
Modernist landscape, "Flash Red", oil on Masonite signed L/R excellent cond. 17H x 20W

85
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) "Chinese Kite", serigraph on paper signed in plate & signed & titled in ball point bottom margin under mat, Exc cond, 20.5H x 16.75W.

86
American school modernist serigraph of a nude
with brushed ink accents signed in plate LaVonne excellent cond. 19H x 9W overall

87
Miriam Sower (American, 1922-2008) Modernist
profile of man in hat, oil on board signed l/r Excellent cond 15H x 12W overall

88
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) "Burning Brush", serigraph on paper double signed & titled bottom margin, Exc cond, 18H x 24W overtall.

89
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) "The Sycamores", serigraph on paper signed in plate & signed and titled bottom margin, Exc cond, 19H x 25W

90
American school modernist serigraph "Woman With
Green Eyes" ed. 2/10 signed & dated '66 indest. Excellent cond. 24.5H x 21.5W overall

91
A Mid Century Modern carved limestone nude bust
apparently unsigned vg + condition 9.5"H

92
Ted Egri (American 1913-2010) an abstract figure
of a woman on crutches circa 1960 carved limestone vg + cond. Signed bottom front edge 10.5"H

93
Carl E. Paak (American 1922-1991) a Mid Century
Modernist Studio Pottery 2 toned glazed vase, inscribed C.E. Paak on base, Exc cond 6.75"H

94
American school abstract carved wood sculpture of
a cat, stamped on bottom "DRLIK" excellent condition 17.5"H

95
A Large and Impressive Mid Century Modern Studio
Pottery Floor Vase of bottle form with variegated glazes, inscribed on base "McKinnal"? Excellent cond. 28"H

96
A Mid Century Modern Sculpture of a seated nude c.
A Mid Century Modern Sculpture of a seated nude carved sandstone apparently unsigned, vg + cond. 18"H.

97
A Mid Century Modern Sculpture of a seated nude
carved sandstone apparently unsigned, vg + cond. 18"H.

98
A Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
probably by Royal Haeger. Surmounted by a two tiered teal shade. Excellent cond. Total height 31"H.

99
A Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
triple gourd form with textured two tiered shade. Excellent cond. Total height 30"H.

100
A Vintage 3 panel folding screen with later mid
century modern artist decorated panels. Good condition with wear and some holes.68"H x 17"W (each panel)

101
Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Mid Century Danish Modern
Wood Settee. VG+ cond. With newer cushioning

102
Vintage Mid Century Caprani Scandivavian bent
wood floor lamp. VG+ working cond. 60"H.

103
A Fine Homecrest Iron & Wire Settee, w/orig
weather resistant upholstery, VG+ cond w/some minor color fade, 74"L.

104
A Mid Century Modern Chunky Amber Resin Swag Lamp,
A Mid Century Modern Chunky Amber Resin Swag Lamp, c.1970 encrusting a clear globe, Exc working cond, (may have a piece missing but nothing readily apparent) 16"Dia w/10' long cord and chain.

105
A Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp, brass finished
metal & glazed pottery surrmounted by a shade with brass rosettes, apparently unmarked (switch marked F), VG working cond, wear, toning and oxidation to metal, 55.5"H.

106
A Mid Century Modern Table Lamp, glazed pottery
w/wood stem, likley by Royal Haeger, VG+ working cond with some oxidation 7 finish loss to metal base, 30.5"H

107
A Mid Century Modern "Ranch Oak" style coffee
table, tongue & groove plank construction raised on carved legs, VG+ cond, unmarked, 16.5"H x 40"L x 20"W.

108
A Mid Century Swedish or Danish Modern Goose Neck
Floor Lamp, orig gold stars printed shade, VG working cond w/some minor heat distortion to shade top, unmarked, 50"H as illustrated.

109
A Very Fine Mid Century Modern Glazed & Gilt
Pottery Table Lamp w/two-layered shade silk-screened with butterflies & vines, Exc working cond. 26.5"H.

110
A Mid Century Modern Ranch Oak students desk &
chair, branded label in drawer, VG+ orig finish a parcel white pigment, 29"H x 44"L x 18"W.

111
An Interesting & Unique Mid Century Modern Am-Fm
Radio, housed in a clear & orange plexi case with tuner on left & amplifier on right, built in speakers, chassis & components apparently unmarked but likely early heathkit? VG+ working cond. 16.5"H x 10.5"W x 14"D.

112
A Mid Century Modern Dinette Table w/formica top
& iron hairpin legs by Hoffmann Tables, Chicago c.1960, VG cond (small loss at one corner), 30"H x 47"L (extended) x 30"W.

113
Julie Campbell (American 20th C) Abstract oil on
panel, signed lower right, framed, Exc cond, 22"H x 40"W overall.

114
Pat Vaccaro (American 1920-2006) "Noah and the
Ark" serigraph, ed. 1/18, signed, titled, dtd & numbered bottom margin 1954, Exc cond. 12.75"H x 23"W overall.

115
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960)
serigraph on paper, signed lower left, Exc cond, 19.5"H x 13.5"W.

116
Mary Shiras (American 1905-1981) "Clown". Oil on
artist board signed L/R, titled on verso, excellent cond 15"H x 11.75"W.

117
Kathyrn Thomas (American 19th/20th Century) Boat
at Dock, oil on canvas, c,1920,signed lower right, VG+ cond 14"H x 17"W.

118
Jacques Chery (Hatian 20th C.) A Modernist Cat,
carved stone sculpture, signed Chery, Exc cond 9.5"H.

119
J. Pinal (Mexican 20th C.) A Bull ready to
charge, carved & ebonized wood, Exc cond, 12"L.

120
Adrian Shaw (American 20th C.) Mid Century Modern
Studio Pottery covered jar with blue designs, Exc cond, 9"H.


122
3pc Mid Century Modern Studio Enamel wares, the
largest signed indist. Exc cond, largest 7"Dia.

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Contact: Jon Crisman
Phone: 319-883-5712
Sale Location
3520 Lafayette Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
Sale Dates and Times
Wednesday May 15, 2024 Completed
Saturday May 25, 2024 Completed
Sale Terms and Conditions
* All bids are final * All items are sold as is whereas no exceptions * All sales are final and no refunds will be issued. * All descriptions are believed to be accurate, inspection of items is encouraged. If you have any question please contact us. * A 15% buyer�s premium will be added to every item sold online. 10% buyer's premium added to all in house bidders. 7% sales tax is added to all purchases unless an Iowa resale tax permit is provided prior to auction bidding. * All items are to be picked up during normal pick up times designated by each auction. Items not picked up during that time will be subject to forfeiture with no refund. Items will be resold, disposed of, or donated. * No items will be picked up until all items are paid for in full. * It is the bidder�s responsibility to ensure they are able to remove items. Please bring Help for loading * Cash, or Credit cards are accepted. WE DO ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS UNLESS YOU HAVE A PRE-ESTABLISHED ACCOUNT. Card on file will be charged immidiately following end of auction and a 3% processing fee will be added. If you would like to pay by cash Please notify us prior to auction close. * Shipping on all items if you are needing a quote or have a question about shipping please call us. * This auction is live and online bidders are bidding against onsite in-house bidders.. * Purchaser does hereby indemnify and hold harmless the auctioneer and seller from any and all damages, claims or liabilities from injuries to persons or property of any type whatsoever caused during the sale or by the removal or shipping of items purchased. * While descriptions are believed to be accurate, the auctioneer nor seller make any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied. Iowa Estate Auctions or any of its employees shall not be held responsible for advertising discrepancies or inaccuracies. * Any Announcements made on day of sale supersede all printed material. Auctioneer reserves the right to reject the bid of anyone who is not a registered bidder. Buyer�s Premium May Apply. * Auctioneer shall have no responsibility for internet bidding interruption or delays beyond control. Internet bidders be aware that due to the nature of the internet, delays in transmission could result in the auctioneer failing to recognize your bid. Iowa Estate Auctions or its employees are not responsible for the final result of delays
Listing Details
Mid Century Modern Decorative Art, Lamps, Studio Pottery & Furnishings. Featuring the Craig Neessen living estate of Cedar Falls, IA. Over 100 paintings, prints and works of art, over 100 pieces of studio pottery, plus designer lamps, furnishings and decorative art. An additional 50-75 lots posting Tuesday May 21st, plus another approximately 100 uncataloged lots selling after catalog session closes.

1
Pair of Sellstrom-USA Industrial Design Men's Sun.
Pair of Sellstrom-USA Industrial Design Men's Sunglasses, plastic with adjustable length bows, G+ cond, 5.5"L.

2
Pair of Vintage Bausch & Lomb Ray-Ban Sunglasses,.
Pair of Vintage Bausch & Lomb Ray-Ban Sunglasses, w/gilt frames, bows stamped B&L RayBan USA, Exc cond. 5.5"L.

3
Pair of Ray-Ban Erika Sunglasses model RB4171
with red velvet frames, MIB w/pouch, 5.5"L.

4
Pair of Playboy Optl Austria Sunglasses 3022-10
w/bunny logo on bows, Exc cond. 6.25"L in pouch.

5
Vintage Charles Kahn Lucite Purse w/silk scarves,
two by Vera and a Sally Gee, Exc cond. 7.25"L>

6
A Patricia Nash Italian Leather Handbag with
fringe & feathered tassles, original drawstring dust cloth, Exc cond. 17"W.


8
A Pair of Fossil Handbags in pigskin & two-tone
twill together with a Fossil Abbot clutch in Sea Glass, Exc cond. The latter w/tags, largest 12"H.

9
A Large Modern Glazed Pottery Charger with
Tulips, unmarked, Exc cond 16.5"Dia.

10
A Lori Grenier Jewelry Chest, suede leather
covered w/hinged domed top and drop front panel, the interior w/anti-tarnish lined compartments, unmarked, Exc cond. 14.5"L.

11
A Blenko Glass Co. Tangerine Crackle Glass Pinch
Bottle w/stopper, Exc cond. 10.5"H.



14
A Pair of Viking Glass Orb Sphere Ash Bowls in
reddish glass, Exc cond. 6" & 4" Dia.

15
An African Ivory Coast Luba Peoples Carved Wood
Fertility Figure of a standing female w/scarified breasts, Exc cond w/nice patina & some encrustation, 30"H.

16
An African Ivory Coast Hemba Peoples Carved Wood
Ancestral Figure, VG+ cond. 20"H.

17
An African Ghana Stylized Elepants Head, carved
wood with pigmented tusks raised on a wrought iron fixture, tagged on verso "Handcrafted in Ghana" Exc cond. 27.5"H.

18
A Fine South African Carved Wood Figurehead own &
mount hole on verso, c.1960s likely for a lodge or canoe, Vg cond 28"H.

19
A Large Italian Piccadilly Hand Painted Majolica
Ceramic Tray, c.1980s, Handcrafted in Amalfi, Italy, signed Cer. Art Piccadilly, Amalfi, Conca Dei Marini .Exc cond, 17.5"H x 26"W.

20
A Large Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery
Chalice, glazed redware on elongated stem, apparently unmarked, Exc cond. 12.5"H x 8.5"Dia.

21
A Good Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Handled
Chalice with cover, inscribed with indistinct signature, VG+ cond noting a small nick on footrim, 8.25"H.

22
A Mid Century Modern Studio Art Glass Vase, with
three large bulbous rings decorated internally with suspended bubbles, ground pontil unmarked, Exc cond, 7.5"Dia.

23
An Impressive Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery
Vase of hand thrown ovoid form w/petite everted rim glazed in olive and dripping sage glazes, apparently unmarked, Exc cond. 13"H.

24
A Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Covered Jar
with sepia silhouetted egyptian figures on a stone ground mustard glaze, Signed "Adrian Shaw" on base, Exc cond 10.5"H.

25
A Large Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Covered
Jar w/brush work decoration,, indist. Inked signature, Exc cond. 11.5"H.

26
A Carved Wood Stylized Pony, signed on base
"Pavelka-Leanne with love" Exc cond. 14.5"L>

27
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Pair of Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery Covered Bowls, the larger w/handles, each signed "Edwards" on base, VG+ cond noting a chip to cover on the smallest, Larger 10"W.

28
Dorothy Larson Hotchkiss (American 1919-1965)
Modernist fused glass abstract panel on wood, untiltled, signed in wire within glass "Larson" Exc cond 14.5"H x 5"W overall.

29
Dorothy Larson Hotchkiss (American 1919-1965)
Modernist fused glass abstract panel on wood, untiltled, signed in wire within glass "Larson" Exc cond 15"H x 4"W overall.

30
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A pair of Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery Ash Bowls, each signed "Edwards" on base, smallest- Exc, larger with chip/damage to rim, 9.25" & 9.5" Dia..

31
A Contemporary Tribal African Dan Peoples Carved
Wood Mask w/polychrome decoration in the style of a "Ma", Exc condition, 22.5"H.

32
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of an abstract figure with Bull, signed "Stenvall" l/l and in a period frame, Exc cond, 9.75"Sq overall.

33
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of an abstract nude sunbathing, signed "Stenvall" l/l and in a period distressed wood frame, Exc cond, 10.25"Sq overall.

34
A Contemporary Carved Wood Sculpture of an
African Giraffe eating a leaf w/two-toned ebonized finish, apparently unsigned, Exc cond, 25"H.

35
Peter Wetzler (American Modernism) Enameled
copper plaque "Busts of Woman" unsigned w/ penned notation on verso naming artist and $75 purchase price in 1962, in an attractive burlap lined period walnut frame, Exc cond. 12"H x 9.5"W overall.

36
William Vaughn Howard (American 1921-1986)
abstract oil and mixed media on artists board, signed and dated "Howard 54" l/c, and inscribed AlbuquerqueSurveyor" Exc cond w/some wear to original frame, 11"H x 13"W.


38
A Mid Century Carved Wood Plaque of a woman
w/scarf, inscribed on verso "E. Dietmaier route 2 La Cresent Minnesota" and 1966, Exc cond, 10.25"H x 6.75"W.

39
A MCM Accent Painting, oil on canvas signed
"Lyon" l/r and dtd 1971 on verso, Exc cond. 8"H x 6.25"W overall.

40
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of abstract Flowers, signed "Stenvall" m/l and in a period frame, Exc cond, 9"Sq overall.

41
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of a modernist figure w/cat, signed "Stenvall" u/l and in a period frame, Exc cond, 9.5"Sq overall.

42
David Hamilton (American 20th C.) Studio Pottery
active 1970s-80s Janesville, IA & Longview, MN, a dome covered plate & lidded handled bowl, signed "Hamilton-81" & "80" Exc cond, largest 10"Dia.

43
Juan Ramirez (Mexican 20th C.) abstract Woman in
Serape with Olla, oil on paper, matted w/glazed frame, Exc cond 13.75"H x 11.5"W

44
An Early Mary Angus Art Glass Bottle, in clear
blown glass internally decorated with hanging leaves & vines, inscribed on base "Mary Angus 1-79", Exc cond, 6"Dia.

45
An Early Mary Angus Art Glass Bottle, in clear
blown glass internally decorated with hanging white blossoms, & leaves on vines, inscribed on base "Mary Angus 2-79", Exc cond, 5.5"Dia.

46
John Silk Deckard (American 1938-1994) "Posing
For Henry Moore" lucite engraving, ed. 11/15, signed & titled in pencil lower margin, in original frame w/gallery label on verson, G+ cond w/foxing to outer surround, 9.5"H x 12.25"W.

47
Andrew Rush (American b.1931) "Jean II" aquatint
on paper, ed 3/35, titled in pencil, signed & dated l/r '65,Exc cond in orig frame 12"H x 11.5"W overall.

48
A Fine Celadon glazed Vase, unidentified
inscribed signature on base and dtd '37, Exc cond, 4.5"H.

49
A Mid century Modern Studio Pottery Vase w/melon
ribs, Indist, signature on base, Exc cond, 5.25"H.

50
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Pair of Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery Green Glazed Covered Jar, signed "Edwards" on base, VG+ cond noting a chip to cover on the smallest, Larger 10"W.

51
Adrian Shaw (American 20th C.) Mid Century Modern
Studio Pottery Flambe' glazed vase, Inscribed signature on base, Exc cond, 4"H.

52
A Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Vase with
mottled flambe' glaze, inscribed on base "McKinnal"? And dtd '70, Exc cond, 6.75"H.

53
A Mid Century Modern Turned Wood Piggy Bank,
emerald green stain w/painted eyes, unmarked, VG cond & w/o key, 4.75"L.

54
An Art Deco Noma Cheer-O-Lite Christmas Tree,
pierced tin w/colored acetate inserts and sand finish, G+ working cond w/wear, 10"H.

55
An Interesting Scrap Iron Art Rabbit Doorstop,
w/blue glass inset eyes & oxidized patina, indistinct stick weld signature on inside base, VG cond, 11"L.

56
A Carved Wood Sculpture of a woman on park bench,
signed JB on base, Exc cond, 8"L.

57
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Mid Century
Modern Studio Pottery Covered Jar,raised on 3 feet w/carved and stamped pigmented panels & glazed bands, chip to inside rim, 5"Dia.

58
A Whimsical Modernist carved & glazed pottery
Bull Vessel, hollow body w/variegated turquoise glaze, signed "Carat" underneath, Exc cond, 6"L.,

59
W. Dean Warnholtz (American 1917-1993) "Missy"
serigraph on paper, pencil signed l/r and dtd '57, Exc cond in orig parcel gilt frame, 21.5"H x 16"W overall.

60
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960) "North
Steam Ship Line" serigraph on paper, pencil signed and dtd l/l '43, VG cond with a few crescent shape surface breaks, later dbl mat & frame, 20.75"H x 25.75"W.

61
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960)
"Washing Laundry" serigraph on paper, pencil signed and dtd l/l '49, Exc cond w/ later mat & frame, 15"H x 19.5"W.

62
Sydney (Syd) Fossum (American 1909-1978)
"Multiple Still Life #2" lithograph on paper, ed.12/25, signed & dtd in plate u/l '58, titled, numbered, signed & dtd in pencil lower margin, Exc cond 29"H x 23"W overall.

63
Irving Amen (American 1918-2007) "Man of Sorrows"
lithograph on paper, ed. 62/100, numbered, titled & signed in pencil lower margin, Exc cond, 24"H x 19"W.

64
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960) "Cross
Lots" serigraph on paper, signed and dtd l/l '60, Exc cond w/orig mat & frame, 18"H x 20.5"W overall

65
Branko Kovacevic (Yugoslavian 1911-1988)
"Sailboats, Dubrovnik" oil on canvas, signed l/r, verso with New York Circulating Library of Paintings card w/title, Exc cond, 22"H x 28"W overall

66
Sydney (Syd) Fossum (American 1909-1978)
"Symbols" lithograph on paper, ed.24/34, signed & dtd in plate l/l '50, titled, numbered, signed & dtd in pencil lower margin, Exc cond 22"H x 17"W overall.

67
Irving Amen (American 1918-2007) "Barges On The
Seine" aquatint on paper, ed. 17/90, numbered, titled & signed in pencil lower margin, Exc cond, 18"H x 22.5"W.

68
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) Fishes & Aquatic Plants, serigraph on paper signed in pencil l/l, Exc cond, 18.5H x 23.27"W.

69
Gene Kloss (American 1903-1996) "Return Of The
Processional", drypoint etching, ed. 29/50, numbered, titled & signed in pencil bottom margin, Exc. Cond. 20.5"H x 25"W overall.

70
10 pc Monroe Salt Works "Crow Pattern" Art
Pottery Dinnerware, 4-10.75"plates, 4-handled soup bowls, 8" & 10" mixing bowls, crack to largest bowl, others Exc.

71
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Mid Century
Modern Studio Pottery Compote raised on pedestal w/carved and stamped pigmented panels & glazed bands,signed underneath, 10"Dia.

72
Carl E. Paak (American 1922-1991) a Mid Century
Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl raised on cylindrical plinth, inscribed C.E. Paak on base, Exc cond 11"Dia.

73
Angelo Garzio (American/Italian 1922/2008) Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery covered pitcher w/brush decoration, w/ incised signature, Exc cond, 7.5"H.

74
Angelo Garzio (American/Italian 1922/2008) Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery large covered vessel w/handles, w/brush decoration, w/ incised signature, G+ cond w/loss to rim 11"Dia.

75
A Large Mexican Art Pottery Owl Tonala hand
painted & burnished w/colorful designs, G+ cond w/small loss to one foot, 13.5"H.

76
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Mid Century
Modern Studio Pottery covered bowl on tripod legs,signed underneath, Exc cond, 8.25 "Dia.

77
Adrian Shaw (American 20th C.) Mid Century Modern
Studio Pottery covered jar, Inscribed signature on base, Exc cond, 10"H.

78
Tommi Anton Parzinger (German/American,
1903-1981) for the Rembrandt Lamp Company (American, 1816-1970), circa 1960s. A mid century modern wood table lamp inset with 'pearls' and terminating on a brass conical foot. Apparently unmarked. Total height with shade 29.5"

79
Fine Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp
Porcelain and brass with waisted lattice work center under a two tiered translucent shade Height to rim of glass 27" Excellent cond. Total height 32"

80
Alois Carigiet (Swiss 1902-1985) "Woman,
Harlequin, & Monkey" serigraph on paper ed. 70/120 signed in pencil L/R with date '57 excellent cond. 43H x 37"W overall

81
Mary Shiras (American 1905-1981) Portrait of a
young Native American woman. Oil on artist board signed L/R excellent cond 22H x 18.5W

82
Jay O'Meilia (American 1927-2023) "Ballerina" oil
on canvas signed L/R excellent cond. 34H x 28W overall.

83
Kaethe Kollwitz (German 1867-1945) "Sharpening
the Scythe", original etching restrike. Ferdinand Roten Galleries label on verso. Excellent condition 18H x 175W

84
L. Simmons (American school 20th century)
Modernist landscape, "Flash Red", oil on Masonite signed L/R excellent cond. 17H x 20W

85
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) "Chinese Kite", serigraph on paper signed in plate & signed & titled in ball point bottom margin under mat, Exc cond, 20.5H x 16.75W.

86
American school modernist serigraph of a nude
with brushed ink accents signed in plate LaVonne excellent cond. 19H x 9W overall

87
Miriam Sower (American, 1922-2008) Modernist
profile of man in hat, oil on board signed l/r Excellent cond 15H x 12W overall

88
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) "Burning Brush", serigraph on paper double signed & titled bottom margin, Exc cond, 18H x 24W overtall.

89
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) "The Sycamores", serigraph on paper signed in plate & signed and titled bottom margin, Exc cond, 19H x 25W

90
American school modernist serigraph "Woman With
Green Eyes" ed. 2/10 signed & dated '66 indest. Excellent cond. 24.5H x 21.5W overall

91
A Mid Century Modern carved limestone nude bust
apparently unsigned vg + condition 9.5"H

92
Ted Egri (American 1913-2010) an abstract figure
of a woman on crutches circa 1960 carved limestone vg + cond. Signed bottom front edge 10.5"H

93
Carl E. Paak (American 1922-1991) a Mid Century
Modernist Studio Pottery 2 toned glazed vase, inscribed C.E. Paak on base, Exc cond 6.75"H

94
American school abstract carved wood sculpture of
a cat, stamped on bottom "DRLIK" excellent condition 17.5"H

95
A Large and Impressive Mid Century Modern Studio
Pottery Floor Vase of bottle form with variegated glazes, inscribed on base "McKinnal"? Excellent cond. 28"H

96
A Mid Century Modern Sculpture of a seated nude c.
A Mid Century Modern Sculpture of a seated nude carved sandstone apparently unsigned, vg + cond. 18"H.

97
A Mid Century Modern Sculpture of a seated nude
carved sandstone apparently unsigned, vg + cond. 18"H.

98
A Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
probably by Royal Haeger. Surmounted by a two tiered teal shade. Excellent cond. Total height 31"H.

99
A Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
triple gourd form with textured two tiered shade. Excellent cond. Total height 30"H.

100
A Vintage 3 panel folding screen with later mid
century modern artist decorated panels. Good condition with wear and some holes.68"H x 17"W (each panel)

101
Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Mid Century Danish Modern
Wood Settee. VG+ cond. With newer cushioning

102
Vintage Mid Century Caprani Scandivavian bent
wood floor lamp. VG+ working cond. 60"H.

103
A Fine Homecrest Iron & Wire Settee, w/orig
weather resistant upholstery, VG+ cond w/some minor color fade, 74"L.

104
A Mid Century Modern Chunky Amber Resin Swag Lamp,
A Mid Century Modern Chunky Amber Resin Swag Lamp, c.1970 encrusting a clear globe, Exc working cond, (may have a piece missing but nothing readily apparent) 16"Dia w/10' long cord and chain.

105
A Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp, brass finished
metal & glazed pottery surrmounted by a shade with brass rosettes, apparently unmarked (switch marked F), VG working cond, wear, toning and oxidation to metal, 55.5"H.

106
A Mid Century Modern Table Lamp, glazed pottery
w/wood stem, likley by Royal Haeger, VG+ working cond with some oxidation 7 finish loss to metal base, 30.5"H

107
A Mid Century Modern "Ranch Oak" style coffee
table, tongue & groove plank construction raised on carved legs, VG+ cond, unmarked, 16.5"H x 40"L x 20"W.

108
A Mid Century Swedish or Danish Modern Goose Neck
Floor Lamp, orig gold stars printed shade, VG working cond w/some minor heat distortion to shade top, unmarked, 50"H as illustrated.

109
A Very Fine Mid Century Modern Glazed & Gilt
Pottery Table Lamp w/two-layered shade silk-screened with butterflies & vines, Exc working cond. 26.5"H.

110
A Mid Century Modern Ranch Oak students desk &
chair, branded label in drawer, VG+ orig finish a parcel white pigment, 29"H x 44"L x 18"W.

111
An Interesting & Unique Mid Century Modern Am-Fm
Radio, housed in a clear & orange plexi case with tuner on left & amplifier on right, built in speakers, chassis & components apparently unmarked but likely early heathkit? VG+ working cond. 16.5"H x 10.5"W x 14"D.

112
A Mid Century Modern Dinette Table w/formica top
& iron hairpin legs by Hoffmann Tables, Chicago c.1960, VG cond (small loss at one corner), 30"H x 47"L (extended) x 30"W.

113
Julie Campbell (American 20th C) Abstract oil on
panel, signed lower right, framed, Exc cond, 22"H x 40"W overall.

114
Pat Vaccaro (American 1920-2006) "Noah and the
Ark" serigraph, ed. 1/18, signed, titled, dtd & numbered bottom margin 1954, Exc cond. 12.75"H x 23"W overall.

115
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960)
serigraph on paper, signed lower left, Exc cond, 19.5"H x 13.5"W.

116
Mary Shiras (American 1905-1981) "Clown". Oil on
artist board signed L/R, titled on verso, excellent cond 15"H x 11.75"W.

117
Kathyrn Thomas (American 19th/20th Century) Boat
at Dock, oil on canvas, c,1920,signed lower right, VG+ cond 14"H x 17"W.

118
Jacques Chery (Hatian 20th C.) A Modernist Cat,
carved stone sculpture, signed Chery, Exc cond 9.5"H.

119
J. Pinal (Mexican 20th C.) A Bull ready to
charge, carved & ebonized wood, Exc cond, 12"L.

120
Adrian Shaw (American 20th C.) Mid Century Modern
Studio Pottery covered jar with blue designs, Exc cond, 9"H.


122
3pc Mid Century Modern Studio Enamel wares, the
largest signed indist. Exc cond, largest 7"Dia.

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Mid Century Modern
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Sale Date(s)
Wednesday May 15, 2024 Completed
Saturday May 25, 2024 Completed
Sale Location

Evansdale, IA 50707
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Mid Century Modern Decorative Art, Lamps, Studio Pottery & Furnishings. Featuring the Craig Neessen living estate of Cedar Falls, IA. Over 100 paintings, prints and works of art, over 100 pieces of studio pottery, plus designer lamps, furnishings and decorative art. An additional 50-75 lots posting Tuesday May 21st, plus another approximately 100 uncataloged lots selling after catalog session closes.

1
Pair of Sellstrom-USA Industrial Design Men's Sun.
Pair of Sellstrom-USA Industrial Design Men's Sunglasses, plastic with adjustable length bows, G+ cond, 5.5"L.

2
Pair of Vintage Bausch & Lomb Ray-Ban Sunglasses,.
Pair of Vintage Bausch & Lomb Ray-Ban Sunglasses, w/gilt frames, bows stamped B&L RayBan USA, Exc cond. 5.5"L.

3
Pair of Ray-Ban Erika Sunglasses model RB4171
with red velvet frames, MIB w/pouch, 5.5"L.

4
Pair of Playboy Optl Austria Sunglasses 3022-10
w/bunny logo on bows, Exc cond. 6.25"L in pouch.

5
Vintage Charles Kahn Lucite Purse w/silk scarves,
two by Vera and a Sally Gee, Exc cond. 7.25"L>

6
A Patricia Nash Italian Leather Handbag with
fringe & feathered tassles, original drawstring dust cloth, Exc cond. 17"W.

7

8
A Pair of Fossil Handbags in pigskin & two-tone
twill together with a Fossil Abbot clutch in Sea Glass, Exc cond. The latter w/tags, largest 12"H.

9
A Large Modern Glazed Pottery Charger with
Tulips, unmarked, Exc cond 16.5"Dia.

10
A Lori Grenier Jewelry Chest, suede leather
covered w/hinged domed top and drop front panel, the interior w/anti-tarnish lined compartments, unmarked, Exc cond. 14.5"L.

11
A Blenko Glass Co. Tangerine Crackle Glass Pinch
Bottle w/stopper, Exc cond. 10.5"H.

12

13

14
A Pair of Viking Glass Orb Sphere Ash Bowls in
reddish glass, Exc cond. 6" & 4" Dia.

15
An African Ivory Coast Luba Peoples Carved Wood
Fertility Figure of a standing female w/scarified breasts, Exc cond w/nice patina & some encrustation, 30"H.

16
An African Ivory Coast Hemba Peoples Carved Wood
Ancestral Figure, VG+ cond. 20"H.

17
An African Ghana Stylized Elepants Head, carved
wood with pigmented tusks raised on a wrought iron fixture, tagged on verso "Handcrafted in Ghana" Exc cond. 27.5"H.

18
A Fine South African Carved Wood Figurehead own &
mount hole on verso, c.1960s likely for a lodge or canoe, Vg cond 28"H.

19
A Large Italian Piccadilly Hand Painted Majolica
Ceramic Tray, c.1980s, Handcrafted in Amalfi, Italy, signed Cer. Art Piccadilly, Amalfi, Conca Dei Marini .Exc cond, 17.5"H x 26"W.

20
A Large Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery
Chalice, glazed redware on elongated stem, apparently unmarked, Exc cond. 12.5"H x 8.5"Dia.

21
A Good Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Handled
Chalice with cover, inscribed with indistinct signature, VG+ cond noting a small nick on footrim, 8.25"H.

22
A Mid Century Modern Studio Art Glass Vase, with
three large bulbous rings decorated internally with suspended bubbles, ground pontil unmarked, Exc cond, 7.5"Dia.

23
An Impressive Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery
Vase of hand thrown ovoid form w/petite everted rim glazed in olive and dripping sage glazes, apparently unmarked, Exc cond. 13"H.

24
A Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Covered Jar
with sepia silhouetted egyptian figures on a stone ground mustard glaze, Signed "Adrian Shaw" on base, Exc cond 10.5"H.

25
A Large Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Covered
Jar w/brush work decoration,, indist. Inked signature, Exc cond. 11.5"H.

26
A Carved Wood Stylized Pony, signed on base
"Pavelka-Leanne with love" Exc cond. 14.5"L>

27
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Pair of Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery Covered Bowls, the larger w/handles, each signed "Edwards" on base, VG+ cond noting a chip to cover on the smallest, Larger 10"W.

28
Dorothy Larson Hotchkiss (American 1919-1965)
Modernist fused glass abstract panel on wood, untiltled, signed in wire within glass "Larson" Exc cond 14.5"H x 5"W overall.

29
Dorothy Larson Hotchkiss (American 1919-1965)
Modernist fused glass abstract panel on wood, untiltled, signed in wire within glass "Larson" Exc cond 15"H x 4"W overall.

30
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A pair of Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery Ash Bowls, each signed "Edwards" on base, smallest- Exc, larger with chip/damage to rim, 9.25" & 9.5" Dia..

31
A Contemporary Tribal African Dan Peoples Carved
Wood Mask w/polychrome decoration in the style of a "Ma", Exc condition, 22.5"H.

32
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of an abstract figure with Bull, signed "Stenvall" l/l and in a period frame, Exc cond, 9.75"Sq overall.

33
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of an abstract nude sunbathing, signed "Stenvall" l/l and in a period distressed wood frame, Exc cond, 10.25"Sq overall.

34
A Contemporary Carved Wood Sculpture of an
African Giraffe eating a leaf w/two-toned ebonized finish, apparently unsigned, Exc cond, 25"H.

35
Peter Wetzler (American Modernism) Enameled
copper plaque "Busts of Woman" unsigned w/ penned notation on verso naming artist and $75 purchase price in 1962, in an attractive burlap lined period walnut frame, Exc cond. 12"H x 9.5"W overall.

36
William Vaughn Howard (American 1921-1986)
abstract oil and mixed media on artists board, signed and dated "Howard 54" l/c, and inscribed AlbuquerqueSurveyor" Exc cond w/some wear to original frame, 11"H x 13"W.

37

38
A Mid Century Carved Wood Plaque of a woman
w/scarf, inscribed on verso "E. Dietmaier route 2 La Cresent Minnesota" and 1966, Exc cond, 10.25"H x 6.75"W.

39
A MCM Accent Painting, oil on canvas signed
"Lyon" l/r and dtd 1971 on verso, Exc cond. 8"H x 6.25"W overall.

40
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of abstract Flowers, signed "Stenvall" m/l and in a period frame, Exc cond, 9"Sq overall.

41
John Stenvall (American 1907-1998) A Mid Century
Modern enameled copper plaque of a modernist figure w/cat, signed "Stenvall" u/l and in a period frame, Exc cond, 9.5"Sq overall.

42
David Hamilton (American 20th C.) Studio Pottery
active 1970s-80s Janesville, IA & Longview, MN, a dome covered plate & lidded handled bowl, signed "Hamilton-81" & "80" Exc cond, largest 10"Dia.

43
Juan Ramirez (Mexican 20th C.) abstract Woman in
Serape with Olla, oil on paper, matted w/glazed frame, Exc cond 13.75"H x 11.5"W

44
An Early Mary Angus Art Glass Bottle, in clear
blown glass internally decorated with hanging leaves & vines, inscribed on base "Mary Angus 1-79", Exc cond, 6"Dia.

45
An Early Mary Angus Art Glass Bottle, in clear
blown glass internally decorated with hanging white blossoms, & leaves on vines, inscribed on base "Mary Angus 2-79", Exc cond, 5.5"Dia.

46
John Silk Deckard (American 1938-1994) "Posing
For Henry Moore" lucite engraving, ed. 11/15, signed & titled in pencil lower margin, in original frame w/gallery label on verson, G+ cond w/foxing to outer surround, 9.5"H x 12.25"W.

47
Andrew Rush (American b.1931) "Jean II" aquatint
on paper, ed 3/35, titled in pencil, signed & dated l/r '65,Exc cond in orig frame 12"H x 11.5"W overall.

48
A Fine Celadon glazed Vase, unidentified
inscribed signature on base and dtd '37, Exc cond, 4.5"H.

49
A Mid century Modern Studio Pottery Vase w/melon
ribs, Indist, signature on base, Exc cond, 5.25"H.

50
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Pair of Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery Green Glazed Covered Jar, signed "Edwards" on base, VG+ cond noting a chip to cover on the smallest, Larger 10"W.

51
Adrian Shaw (American 20th C.) Mid Century Modern
Studio Pottery Flambe' glazed vase, Inscribed signature on base, Exc cond, 4"H.

52
A Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Vase with
mottled flambe' glaze, inscribed on base "McKinnal"? And dtd '70, Exc cond, 6.75"H.

53
A Mid Century Modern Turned Wood Piggy Bank,
emerald green stain w/painted eyes, unmarked, VG cond & w/o key, 4.75"L.

54
An Art Deco Noma Cheer-O-Lite Christmas Tree,
pierced tin w/colored acetate inserts and sand finish, G+ working cond w/wear, 10"H.

55
An Interesting Scrap Iron Art Rabbit Doorstop,
w/blue glass inset eyes & oxidized patina, indistinct stick weld signature on inside base, VG cond, 11"L.

56
A Carved Wood Sculpture of a woman on park bench,
signed JB on base, Exc cond, 8"L.

57
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Mid Century
Modern Studio Pottery Covered Jar,raised on 3 feet w/carved and stamped pigmented panels & glazed bands, chip to inside rim, 5"Dia.

58
A Whimsical Modernist carved & glazed pottery
Bull Vessel, hollow body w/variegated turquoise glaze, signed "Carat" underneath, Exc cond, 6"L.,

59
W. Dean Warnholtz (American 1917-1993) "Missy"
serigraph on paper, pencil signed l/r and dtd '57, Exc cond in orig parcel gilt frame, 21.5"H x 16"W overall.

60
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960) "North
Steam Ship Line" serigraph on paper, pencil signed and dtd l/l '43, VG cond with a few crescent shape surface breaks, later dbl mat & frame, 20.75"H x 25.75"W.

61
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960)
"Washing Laundry" serigraph on paper, pencil signed and dtd l/l '49, Exc cond w/ later mat & frame, 15"H x 19.5"W.

62
Sydney (Syd) Fossum (American 1909-1978)
"Multiple Still Life #2" lithograph on paper, ed.12/25, signed & dtd in plate u/l '58, titled, numbered, signed & dtd in pencil lower margin, Exc cond 29"H x 23"W overall.

63
Irving Amen (American 1918-2007) "Man of Sorrows"
lithograph on paper, ed. 62/100, numbered, titled & signed in pencil lower margin, Exc cond, 24"H x 19"W.

64
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960) "Cross
Lots" serigraph on paper, signed and dtd l/l '60, Exc cond w/orig mat & frame, 18"H x 20.5"W overall

65
Branko Kovacevic (Yugoslavian 1911-1988)
"Sailboats, Dubrovnik" oil on canvas, signed l/r, verso with New York Circulating Library of Paintings card w/title, Exc cond, 22"H x 28"W overall

66
Sydney (Syd) Fossum (American 1909-1978)
"Symbols" lithograph on paper, ed.24/34, signed & dtd in plate l/l '50, titled, numbered, signed & dtd in pencil lower margin, Exc cond 22"H x 17"W overall.

67
Irving Amen (American 1918-2007) "Barges On The
Seine" aquatint on paper, ed. 17/90, numbered, titled & signed in pencil lower margin, Exc cond, 18"H x 22.5"W.

68
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) Fishes & Aquatic Plants, serigraph on paper signed in pencil l/l, Exc cond, 18.5H x 23.27"W.

69
Gene Kloss (American 1903-1996) "Return Of The
Processional", drypoint etching, ed. 29/50, numbered, titled & signed in pencil bottom margin, Exc. Cond. 20.5"H x 25"W overall.

70
10 pc Monroe Salt Works "Crow Pattern" Art
Pottery Dinnerware, 4-10.75"plates, 4-handled soup bowls, 8" & 10" mixing bowls, crack to largest bowl, others Exc.

71
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Mid Century
Modern Studio Pottery Compote raised on pedestal w/carved and stamped pigmented panels & glazed bands,signed underneath, 10"Dia.

72
Carl E. Paak (American 1922-1991) a Mid Century
Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl raised on cylindrical plinth, inscribed C.E. Paak on base, Exc cond 11"Dia.

73
Angelo Garzio (American/Italian 1922/2008) Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery covered pitcher w/brush decoration, w/ incised signature, Exc cond, 7.5"H.

74
Angelo Garzio (American/Italian 1922/2008) Mid
Century Modern Studio Pottery large covered vessel w/handles, w/brush decoration, w/ incised signature, G+ cond w/loss to rim 11"Dia.

75
A Large Mexican Art Pottery Owl Tonala hand
painted & burnished w/colorful designs, G+ cond w/small loss to one foot, 13.5"H.

76
Joel Edwards (American 1923-2007) A Mid Century
Modern Studio Pottery covered bowl on tripod legs,signed underneath, Exc cond, 8.25 "Dia.

77
Adrian Shaw (American 20th C.) Mid Century Modern
Studio Pottery covered jar, Inscribed signature on base, Exc cond, 10"H.

78
Tommi Anton Parzinger (German/American,
1903-1981) for the Rembrandt Lamp Company (American, 1816-1970), circa 1960s. A mid century modern wood table lamp inset with 'pearls' and terminating on a brass conical foot. Apparently unmarked. Total height with shade 29.5"

79
Fine Rembrandt Mid Century Modern Table Lamp
Porcelain and brass with waisted lattice work center under a two tiered translucent shade Height to rim of glass 27" Excellent cond. Total height 32"

80
Alois Carigiet (Swiss 1902-1985) "Woman,
Harlequin, & Monkey" serigraph on paper ed. 70/120 signed in pencil L/R with date '57 excellent cond. 43H x 37"W overall

81
Mary Shiras (American 1905-1981) Portrait of a
young Native American woman. Oil on artist board signed L/R excellent cond 22H x 18.5W

82
Jay O'Meilia (American 1927-2023) "Ballerina" oil
on canvas signed L/R excellent cond. 34H x 28W overall.

83
Kaethe Kollwitz (German 1867-1945) "Sharpening
the Scythe", original etching restrike. Ferdinand Roten Galleries label on verso. Excellent condition 18H x 175W

84
L. Simmons (American school 20th century)
Modernist landscape, "Flash Red", oil on Masonite signed L/R excellent cond. 17H x 20W

85
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) "Chinese Kite", serigraph on paper signed in plate & signed & titled in ball point bottom margin under mat, Exc cond, 20.5H x 16.75W.

86
American school modernist serigraph of a nude
with brushed ink accents signed in plate LaVonne excellent cond. 19H x 9W overall

87
Miriam Sower (American, 1922-2008) Modernist
profile of man in hat, oil on board signed l/r Excellent cond 15H x 12W overall

88
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) "Burning Brush", serigraph on paper double signed & titled bottom margin, Exc cond, 18H x 24W overtall.

89
Dora Kaminsky (wife of Leon Gaspard) (American,
1909-1977) "The Sycamores", serigraph on paper signed in plate & signed and titled bottom margin, Exc cond, 19H x 25W

90
American school modernist serigraph "Woman With
Green Eyes" ed. 2/10 signed & dated '66 indest. Excellent cond. 24.5H x 21.5W overall

91
A Mid Century Modern carved limestone nude bust
apparently unsigned vg + condition 9.5"H

92
Ted Egri (American 1913-2010) an abstract figure
of a woman on crutches circa 1960 carved limestone vg + cond. Signed bottom front edge 10.5"H

93
Carl E. Paak (American 1922-1991) a Mid Century
Modernist Studio Pottery 2 toned glazed vase, inscribed C.E. Paak on base, Exc cond 6.75"H

94
American school abstract carved wood sculpture of
a cat, stamped on bottom "DRLIK" excellent condition 17.5"H

95
A Large and Impressive Mid Century Modern Studio
Pottery Floor Vase of bottle form with variegated glazes, inscribed on base "McKinnal"? Excellent cond. 28"H

96
A Mid Century Modern Sculpture of a seated nude c.
A Mid Century Modern Sculpture of a seated nude carved sandstone apparently unsigned, vg + cond. 18"H.

97
A Mid Century Modern Sculpture of a seated nude
carved sandstone apparently unsigned, vg + cond. 18"H.

98
A Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
probably by Royal Haeger. Surmounted by a two tiered teal shade. Excellent cond. Total height 31"H.

99
A Mid Century Modern Glazed Pottery Table Lamp
triple gourd form with textured two tiered shade. Excellent cond. Total height 30"H.

100
A Vintage 3 panel folding screen with later mid
century modern artist decorated panels. Good condition with wear and some holes.68"H x 17"W (each panel)

101
Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Mid Century Danish Modern
Wood Settee. VG+ cond. With newer cushioning

102
Vintage Mid Century Caprani Scandivavian bent
wood floor lamp. VG+ working cond. 60"H.

103
A Fine Homecrest Iron & Wire Settee, w/orig
weather resistant upholstery, VG+ cond w/some minor color fade, 74"L.

104
A Mid Century Modern Chunky Amber Resin Swag Lamp,
A Mid Century Modern Chunky Amber Resin Swag Lamp, c.1970 encrusting a clear globe, Exc working cond, (may have a piece missing but nothing readily apparent) 16"Dia w/10' long cord and chain.

105
A Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp, brass finished
metal & glazed pottery surrmounted by a shade with brass rosettes, apparently unmarked (switch marked F), VG working cond, wear, toning and oxidation to metal, 55.5"H.

106
A Mid Century Modern Table Lamp, glazed pottery
w/wood stem, likley by Royal Haeger, VG+ working cond with some oxidation 7 finish loss to metal base, 30.5"H

107
A Mid Century Modern "Ranch Oak" style coffee
table, tongue & groove plank construction raised on carved legs, VG+ cond, unmarked, 16.5"H x 40"L x 20"W.

108
A Mid Century Swedish or Danish Modern Goose Neck
Floor Lamp, orig gold stars printed shade, VG working cond w/some minor heat distortion to shade top, unmarked, 50"H as illustrated.

109
A Very Fine Mid Century Modern Glazed & Gilt
Pottery Table Lamp w/two-layered shade silk-screened with butterflies & vines, Exc working cond. 26.5"H.

110
A Mid Century Modern Ranch Oak students desk &
chair, branded label in drawer, VG+ orig finish a parcel white pigment, 29"H x 44"L x 18"W.

111
An Interesting & Unique Mid Century Modern Am-Fm
Radio, housed in a clear & orange plexi case with tuner on left & amplifier on right, built in speakers, chassis & components apparently unmarked but likely early heathkit? VG+ working cond. 16.5"H x 10.5"W x 14"D.

112
A Mid Century Modern Dinette Table w/formica top
& iron hairpin legs by Hoffmann Tables, Chicago c.1960, VG cond (small loss at one corner), 30"H x 47"L (extended) x 30"W.

113
Julie Campbell (American 20th C) Abstract oil on
panel, signed lower right, framed, Exc cond, 22"H x 40"W overall.

114
Pat Vaccaro (American 1920-2006) "Noah and the
Ark" serigraph, ed. 1/18, signed, titled, dtd & numbered bottom margin 1954, Exc cond. 12.75"H x 23"W overall.

115
F. Wynn Graham (American active 1931-1960)
serigraph on paper, signed lower left, Exc cond, 19.5"H x 13.5"W.

116
Mary Shiras (American 1905-1981) "Clown". Oil on
artist board signed L/R, titled on verso, excellent cond 15"H x 11.75"W.

117
Kathyrn Thomas (American 19th/20th Century) Boat
at Dock, oil on canvas, c,1920,signed lower right, VG+ cond 14"H x 17"W.

118
Jacques Chery (Hatian 20th C.) A Modernist Cat,
carved stone sculpture, signed Chery, Exc cond 9.5"H.

119
J. Pinal (Mexican 20th C.) A Bull ready to
charge, carved & ebonized wood, Exc cond, 12"L.

120
Adrian Shaw (American 20th C.) Mid Century Modern
Studio Pottery covered jar with blue designs, Exc cond, 9"H.

121

122
3pc Mid Century Modern Studio Enamel wares, the
largest signed indist. Exc cond, largest 7"Dia.