PRINT, WILLIAM THEOPHILUS BROWN WilliamPRINT, WILLIAM THEOPHILUS BROWN William Theophilus Brown (American, 1919-2012), "Untitled (Seated Woman)," 1984, etching, pencil signed and dated lower right, edition 6/17, printed by David Kelso at Made in California Intaglio Editions (Oakland, CA), plate: 6"h x 4"w, sheet: 15"h x 11.25"w, overall (with frame): 17.75"h x 13.75"w. Provenance: Property from the estate of artist Robert Bechtle and art historian Whitney Chadwick.
MID-CENTURY MODERN "ATOMIC" DINNER SERVICE,MID-CENTURY MODERN "ATOMIC" DINNER SERVICE, 29 PCS Mid-century modern ceramic partial dinner service, 29 pieces, comprising four dinner plates, three salad plates, four crescent form plates, three soup bowls, four tall mugs, two small oval serving bowls, covered vegetable dish, salt and pepper, oil and vinegar bottles, cream pitcher, and an oval serving plate with two associated dishes, pieces marked underside: "Franciscan Made in California U.S.A." Dinner plate: 10.25" diameter.
LOS BANOS PINTAIL DRAKELos Banos, CA,LOS BANOS PINTAIL DRAKELos Banos, CA, c. 1925
17 1/2 in. long
This decoy hails from an elite group by a highly celebrated, yet unknown maker. They have been referred to as the "Los Banos Unknowns" nodding to the original location of their discovery. More flatteringly, they are known as "West Coast Dudleys."
West Coast author Michael Miller introduces this exact decoy and others like it as "... some of the finest duck decoys ever made in California..." This decoy was found with only four other drakes. Though he states that "the white areas have been repainted," this example is in 100% original paint from bill tip to tail tip.
A bold carving with pronounced incised feather and tail detail. The drawn back head features full cheeks and a thin neck with elaborate paint.
Original paint with light gunning wear.
Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 568, exact decoy illustrated twice.
FIVE CRAFTSMEN HAND WROUGHT COPPER TABLEFIVE CRAFTSMEN HAND WROUGHT COPPER TABLE ARTICLES Five Craftsmen hand wrought copper table articles, including Sternau & Co New York bowl with applied 'cutout' handle, 7"h x 9.75"d; Craftsmen Inc. Utah Copper bud vase #349, 7"h; Fred Brosi single bookend; two bowls, one with a ruffle rim by a Canterbury Copper by AW Nelson Berkeley, the other marked 'Made in California', the greater 6.75"d
Peter Voulkos. Untitled Plate. 1979,Peter Voulkos. Untitled Plate. 1979, glazed, incised, hand-torn, and gas-fired stoneware with cobalt oxide engobe, clear glaze, and porcelain pass-throughs. 5 d × 23 dia in. result: $6,250. estimate: $4,500–6,500. This work is registered under the Voulkos and Co. catalog number CR754.0-G. Signed and dated to verso ‘Voulkos 79’. Provenance: Collection of the artist | Private Collection | Bonham's, San Francisco, Made in California, October 2012, Lot 85 | Private Collection, California
TAYLOR TILE CALIFORNIA POTTERY TABLECaliforniaTAYLOR TILE CALIFORNIA POTTERY TABLECalifornia Taylor Tilery Pottery Arts & Crafts Table consisting of six inset tiles on a table top depicting two parrots, table with shaped skirt and splayed losenge turned legs resting on square feet with inset carved oval to each side of foot. Underside of table with stenciled rectangle reading "Made in California by Western Table Co. Los Angeles". 27 1/2" W x 18 1/4" H x 18 1/4" D. California, circa 1930s.
Condition:
Overall good condition, table top has timber crack near joint 2-3" in length. Light surface chipping to one tile. Light surface crazing to tiles. Light surface abrasion. Separation at joint (does not affect stability).
GRP: 2 METLOX POTTERY WWII PATRIOTICGRP: 2 METLOX POTTERY WWII PATRIOTIC VICTORY VASE & PEA...Metlox Pottery, California, USA. Group of two studio pottery wares, ca. 1940s, including one Poppytrail Victory vase in the shape of a V with morse code for the letter "V" along the base, in a teal matte glaze, marked "'Poppytrail' 121 Made in California U.S.A." along the underside; and one handled mug with a Pearl Harbor World War II scene along the side with a shield that reads "Remember Pearl Harobr Dec 7 1941," stamped "Design Patent Applied For" and marked "'Poppy Trail' by Metlox 1841 Made in California U.S.A. C Romanelle" along the underside.
Vase; height: 6 in x width: 4 in x depth: 3 in. Mug; height: 6 1/8 in x diameter: 2 5/8 in x depth: 5 in.
Condition:
One tiny glaze flea bite along the bottom corner of the teal Poppytrail Victory vase. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
A SPONGEBOB X J BALVIN X LOUIS DE GUZMANA SPONGEBOB X J BALVIN X LOUIS DE GUZMAN MODERNICA SHELL CHAIRA Spongebob x J Balvin x Louis De Guzman Modernica shell chair, 2019 With stamped Modernica, Nickelodeon, and J Balvin labels to underside and verso, dated: Sep 12 2019 / Made in California The molded fiberglass chair with printed upholstery and steel legs 32" H x 19" W x 20" D Provenance: Private Collection, Hidden Hills, CA Dimensions: 32" H x 19" W x 20" D Provenance: Private Collection, Hidden Hills, CA
A FRENCH LUGGAGE CO. USA WEEKENDER BAGAA FRENCH LUGGAGE CO. USA WEEKENDER BAGA French Luggage Co. USA weekender bag, Late 20th century Marked to chain and locks for French / Covina, Ca / U.S.A.; interior label: America's Finest Handcrafted Luggage / Made in California / USA Brushed brown microsuede bag with brass-toned hardware, tan leather handles, a cotton-mix lining and interior pockets, with tan shoulder strap, luggage tag and YKK zippers throughout Dimensions: 13.25" H x 22" W x 11" D
ED RUSCHA: MADE IN CALIFORNIA1971; lithographED RUSCHA: MADE IN CALIFORNIA1971; lithograph in colors on Arches paper, framed floating under acrylic; pencil-signed, dated and numbered 52/100 lower left; published by Cirrus Editions; Provenance: Property from an important California estate; 20 x 28 inches; 27 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches frame Condition: The full sheet, with three deckled edges. A very slight, small crease and a slight bump to one corner (both visible in the photos). A shiny substance (probably paint) applied along the lower edge, on the front only (visible in photo 10).
STERLING: PAIR OF S. NORDLINGER & SONSSTERLING: PAIR OF S. NORDLINGER & SONS STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS, #366, FLARED RIM CUP OVER TAPERED CYLINDRICAL STANDARD ON WEIGH...STERLING: Pair of S. Nordlinger & Sons sterling silver candlesticks, #366, flared rim cup over tapered cylindrical standard on weighted domed foot, ring decoration to base, stamped maker's mark on base reads: "S. Nordlinger & Sons, Sterling, Made in California, base weighted, 366" as well as a bell stamp, wear consistent with use including some bends to rim, monogrammed "M", minor surface wear, etc., 8" h.
2 Vintage Mens Hawaiian Shirts. Both2 Vintage Mens Hawaiian Shirts. Both have short sleeves and button down the front. Orange with orange flowers and green palm trees. Has tag Made in California 100% polyester Size Small 15 1/2. Brown with orange and yellow tropical flowers. Also feels like polyester. Tag by Hawaii. Appears to be a size large. Both are in very good condition with no issues. We do our best to describe all items in detail and provide pictures. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $15 is a domestic shipping estimate and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
4 Vintage Polyester Dresses-Prairie4 Vintage Polyester Dresses-Prairie Dress and More. Includes a prairie style dress made in California maxi dress with long sleeves and ruffles. Has a faux patchwork print, metal back zipper. Measures flat 16 Bust, 14 Empire Waist, 17 Hips. Baby blue polyester long sleeve maxi dress with cowl collar. Measures flat 17 Bust, 16 Waist, 19 Hips. Small spots on collar and small split on armpit. Beige polyester crepe dress has a tie waist that is elastic. Measures flat 16 Bust, 12-16 Waist, Roomy Hips. Few small spots. Peach polyester maxi dress with pearl beaded collar and shawl. Beaded collar extends to the back. Back zipper. Measures flat 16 Bust, 14 Waist, 18 Hips. In very good condition unless otherwise noted. We do our best to describe all items in detail and provide pictures. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $20 is a domestic shipping estimate and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
CURTIS JERE, CALIFORNIA (1910-2008),CURTIS JERE, CALIFORNIA (1910-2008), WALL GLOBE, 1985, METALWORK WORLD HEMISPHERES SCULPTURE, 27 1/2"DIAM. (EACH)Curtis Jere, California, (1910-2008) wall globe, 1985, metalwork world hemispheres sculpture C. Jere Artisan House label verso. Biography from the Archives of AskArt: C. Jeré is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories. C. Jeré works are made and marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom-de-plume of artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. The two founders combined pieces of their own names to create the C. Jeré signature. Modernism magazine interviewed Jerry Fels shortly before his death in October 2008. According to the resulting article in the Spring 2007 issue of Modernism magazine page 116, the company was founded in 1963 by Fels and his brother-in-law Curtis (Kurt) Freiler. Freiler was the production chief and Fels was head of design. Their goal was to produce "gallery-quality art for the masses". Kurt and Jerry sold Artisan House in 1972. Sold and resold, the company still produces metal sculptures including reintroductions of popular mid-century designs. Artisan House sculptures are no longer made in California. Production went overseas to China in 2003. Writer Mitchell Owens wrote a two page article on the history of C. Jere for the November 2010 issue of Elle Decor. In it he states that "Today those pieces are attracting the admiration of leading dealers in vintage chic". He goes on to say that after launching in 1964 Jere sculptures were "distributed by Raymor, a cutting edge studio in New York City, and retailed at Gump's in San Francisco and other high quality emporiums". He also reported that "Under Freiler's meticulous direction, the workers - a number of whom were minorities or handicapped - sheared, crimped, torched, and welded brass, copper, and other metals before coating them with luminous patinas." C. Jeré works range from representational to highly abstract. Some of the older techniques, such as enameling, using resin, and the bronzes, haven't been used in decades. metalwork world hemispheres sculpture Dimensions: 27 1/2"Diam. (each)
KARL BENJAMIN (1925-2012), "YELLOW ANDKARL BENJAMIN (1925-2012), "YELLOW AND BLUE ROSES," 1953, OIL ON CANVAS, 24.25" H X 12.25" WKarl Benjamin, (1925-2012) "Yellow and Blue Roses," 1953, Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Benjamin; signed again and titled on the stretcher Oil on canvas Dimensions: 24.25" H x 12.25" W Provenance: Private Collection, acquired directly from the artist's studio, circa 1970 Private collection, acquired from the above Steven Stern Fine Arts, Santa Monica, CA Sold: Bonhams, Los Angeles, CA, "Made in California Contemporary Art," April 12, 2023, Lot 87
A SET OF FRANCISCAN ECLIPSE "STARBURST"A SET OF FRANCISCAN ECLIPSE "STARBURST" CERAMIC DINNERWAREA set of Franciscan Eclipse "Starburst" ceramic dinnerware, Mid-20th century; Glendale, CA Each marked for Gladding, McBean, and Co. and Franciscan ©; further marked 'Made in California" / "Oven-Safe" The collection, designed in 1954 by George T. James with the pattern design by Mary Chalmers Brown, comprising four mugs (5" H), four coffee cups (2.25" H), three lidded cannisters graduated in size (largest: 10" H; smallest 5" H), one lidded sugar (3.5" H), one gravy sauce boat with ladle (7.5" Dia.), two small pitchers/creamers (larger: 5.5" H; smaller: 4" H), four cereal bowls (7" Dia.), four oval vegetable bowls (8" Dia.), four dinner plates (10.5" Dia.), four saucers (6" Dia.), three boomerang serving platters (9.5" L), two oval serving platters (larger: 15" Dia.; smaller: 13" Dia.), one large circular serving platter (13.5" Dia.), and one console bowl (8.25" Dia.), 39 pieces
CURTIS JERE, CALIFORNIA (1910-2008),CURTIS JERE, CALIFORNIA (1910-2008), WALL GLOBE, 1985, METALWORK WORLD HEMISPHERES SCULPTURE, 27 1/2"DIAM. (EACH)Curtis Jere, California, (1910-2008) wall globe, 1985, metalwork world hemispheres sculpture C. Jere Artisan House label verso. Biography from the Archives of AskArt: C. Jeré is a metalwork artist of wall sculptures and household accessories. C. Jeré works are made and marketed by the corporation Artisan House. Curtis Jere is a compound nom-de-plume of artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels. The two founders combined pieces of their own names to create the C. Jeré signature. Modernism magazine interviewed Jerry Fels shortly before his death in October 2008. According to the resulting article in the Spring 2007 issue of Modernism magazine page 116, the company was founded in 1963 by Fels and his brother-in-law Curtis (Kurt) Freiler. Freiler was the production chief and Fels was head of design. Their goal was to produce "gallery-quality art for the masses". Kurt and Jerry sold Artisan House in 1972. Sold and resold, the company still produces metal sculptures including reintroductions of popular mid-century designs. Artisan House sculptures are no longer made in California. Production went overseas to China in 2003. Writer Mitchell Owens wrote a two page article on the history of C. Jere for the November 2010 issue of Elle Decor. In it he states that "Today those pieces are attracting the admiration of leading dealers in vintage chic". He goes on to say that after launching in 1964 Jere sculptures were "distributed by Raymor, a cutting edge studio in New York City, and retailed at Gump's in San Francisco and other high quality emporiums". He also reported that "Under Freiler's meticulous direction, the workers - a number of whom were minorities or handicapped - sheared, crimped, torched, and welded brass, copper, and other metals before coating them with luminous patinas." C. Jeré works range from representational to highly abstract. Some of the older techniques, such as enameling, using resin, and the bronzes, haven't been used in decades. metalwork world hemispheres sculpture Dimensions: 27 1/2"Diam. (each)
2pc EVANS DESIGNS Pottery Abstract Tribal2pc EVANS DESIGNS Pottery Abstract Tribal Sculptures. Custom iron stands. Labels: made in California
Dimensions: H: 36 inches: W: 12 inches: D: 6 inches ---
Condition: Very Good Condition.
Eleven American Art Exhibition Posters
ErnestEleven American Art Exhibition Posters
Ernest Trova (American, 1927–2009)Ernest Trova Sculpture, Paintings, Prints. Harcus KrakowGallery 167 Newbury St. Boston / Dec 16 - Jan 20, 1967Off-set lithographic poster (mailer)Overall: 22 x 22 inches (55.9 x 55.9 cm).
Harry Bertoia (American, born in Italy, 1915–1978)Knoll Associates, 1969Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 32 x 48 inches (81.3 x 121.9 cm).
after Fitz Hugh Lane (American, 1804–1865)Boston Museum Centennial, 1870/1970 (Boston Harbor), 1969Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 38 x 27 inches (96.5 x 68.6 cm).
Joel-Peter Witkin (American, b. 1939)Joel-Peter / Witkin / Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, October17 - November 24, 1984, 1984Off-set lithographic poster (mailer)Overall: 18 x 15 inches (45.7 x 38.1 cm).
Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New YorkRipoulin / Bla+Blas+Bla, Closky, Fucheur, Manhu, Piro-Kao, Ox, 3 Carres / January 12-February 9 / Tony Shafrazi Gallery 163Mercer Street New York, 1985Off-set lithographic poster (mailer)Overall: 24 1/2 x 22 1/4 inches (62.2 x 56.5 cm).
AnonymousFor / Safe Winter Driving / New Goodyear / DeLuxe / Tires and Tubes, ca. 1940Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 28 x 42 inches (71.1 x 106.7 cm).
Josef Scharl (American, born in Germany, 1896–1954)Gallerie Georges Moos, 1953Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 39 x 25 inches (99.1 x 63.5 cm).
AmericanInternational Campaign for Museums 10th Anniversary ofUNESCO, 1956, 1956Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 30 x 22 inches (76.2 x 55.9 cm).
George Tscherny (American, born in Hungary, 1924)Tamarind Impressions / American Federation of Arts TravelingExhibiton 1962-1965, 1962Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 30 x 20 inches (76.2 x 50.8 cm).
Jackie Cassen (American, 1935–2010)Rudi Stern (American, 1936–2006)Environment V: / Vibrations / Jackie Cassen - Rudi Stern /Sponsored by the Architectural League of New York /December 14, 1967 to January 13, 1968, 1967Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 28 x 21 1/2 inches (71.1 x 54.6 cm).
Edward Ruscha (American, b. 1937)Made in California / An Exhibition of Five Workshops /Grunwald Graphic Arts Foundation / U.C.L.A. April 19 - May 16, 1971, 1971Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 37 x 19 1/16 inches (94 x 48.4 cm).
Property of a Midwestern Art Museum
Ten Exhibition and Biennale Posters
TamaraTen Exhibition and Biennale Posters
Tamara Melcher (American, b. 1939)Tamara Melcher Painting / Park Place Gallery, 1967Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 41 x 34 inches (104.1 x 86.4 cm).
Gerald Laing (American, 1936–2011)Gerald Laing / Richard Feigen Gallery / 24 East 81 Street /New York City 10028 /Jan 6 - Feb 1, 1968, 1967Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 23 7/8 x 17 7/8 inches (60.6 x 45.4 cm).
Robert Courtright (American, 1926–2012)Richard Feigen Gallery / 24 East 81 Street / New York City10028 / Robert Courtright / Feb 3 - Feb 29, 1968, 1968Off-set lithographic poster (mailer)Overall: 21 11/16 x 21 15/16 inches (55.1 x 55.7 cm).
Edward Ruscha (American, b. 1937)Made in California / An Exhibition of Five Workshops /Grunwald Graphic Arts Foundation \ U.C.L.A. April 19 - May 16, 1971, 1971Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 37 x 19 1/16 inches (94 x 48.4 cm).
Marjorie Strider (American, 1934–2014)Strider / The Clocktower /, 108 Leonard St., N.Y.C., 1976Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 19 x 25 inches (48.3 x 63.5 cm).
Robert Bannet, ItalianGalleria Toselli Gallery Poster, 1971Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 16 1/4 x 24 5/8 inches (41.3 x 62.5 cm).
Massimo Vignelli (Italian, 1931–2014)XXXII Biennale / Internazionale / d'Arte Venezia / 32B, 1964Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 38 x 27 inches (96.5 x 68.6 cm).
Arnulf Rainer (Austrian, b. 1929)
Fly Lufthansa / 9th Tokyo / Biennale / Metropolitan Art Gallery, May 1967
Off-set lithographic poster
Overall: 33 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches (85.7 x 60.3 cm).
Mario Cresci (Italian, b. 1942)Venezia Biennale 1968, 1968Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 28 1/2 x 39 inches (72.4 x 99.1 cm).
AnonymousLa Biennale di Venezia / 35a Biennale Internazionale d'arte / 24 giugno - 25 ottobre 1970, 1970Off-set lithographic posterOverall: 39 x 27 1/2 inches (99.1 x 69.9 cm).
Property of a Midwestern Art Museum
1960 Geo patterned wide leg jumpsuit,1960 Geo patterned wide leg jumpsuit, made in California paper tag, in bold concentric floral and diamond pattern with scarf hem cuffs in stylized flower and seashell pattern, metal zip closure at back with matched waist tie, marked size 14, 34" bust, 30" waist, 54-1/2" shoulder to hem, 34-1/2" shoulder to crotch. Good condition.
Metlox flower vase in turquoise semi-matteMetlox flower vase in turquoise semi-matte with nude figure. Marked Metlox 1806 Made In California USA and with Romanelli. Mint. 9 7/8'' tall.
Poppy Trail Set by Metlox (Aztec) MadePoppy Trail Set by Metlox (Aztec) Made in California, 13 1/2" Oval Platter, 4 8" Salad Plates, 9 1/4" Relish Plate, 9 1/2" Oval Vegetable Bowl. Very good condition.
Franciscan China porcelain dinnerwareFranciscan China porcelain dinnerware service for six. ''Renaissance'' pattern. All pieces marked on base ''Franciscan China Made in California USA Gladding McBean & Co. Renaissance''. Includes six of each: 8.25'' plates 10.5'' plates 4.5'' cups 6'' saucers and 6.5'' bread plates. All good condition see images. Shipping weight 15 lbs.