WILSON CREAMWARE 'AMERICAN MARKET' TRANSFER-PRINTEDWILSON CREAMWARE 'AMERICAN MARKET' TRANSFER-PRINTED SOUP PLATE, CIRCA 1791-1799 DIAMETER: 9 3/4 IN. (24.8 CM.)WILSON CREAMWARE 'AMERICAN MARKET' TRANSFER-PRINTED SOUP PLATE, CIRCA 1791-1799, impressed WILSON mark, attributed to Robert Wilson, Church Works, Hanley, Staffordshire, the center transfer-printed in black and enriched in polychrome enamels with a single masted sloop flying an American flag above the inscription "Aurora of Newport. John Cahoone.", the border with spaced floral sprays Dimensions: Diameter: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm.) Provenance: With Eleanore Monahan, March 1989 ($500 + $25 shipping) From the Collection of Diana Edwards Murnaghan, No. 227 Catalogue note: For additional examples, see Skinner Inc., Marlborough, MA, August 11, 2013, lot 476; and Christie's, New York, December 31, 1969, lot 158A. Also see the "Ship Registers and Enrollment of Newport, Rhode Island, 1790-1939", Volumes 1-2, no.136. For background on the Cahoone Family of Newport, see Jeanne Vibert Sloane. "John Cahoone and the Newport Furniture Industry", Old-Time New England, (1987), pp. 88-122.
ROBERT WILSON PEARLWARE FIGURE EMBLEMATICROBERT WILSON PEARLWARE FIGURE EMBLEMATIC OF 'FIRE', CIRCA 1790-1800 HEIGHT: 6 3/4 IN. (17.1 CM.)ROBERT WILSON PEARLWARE FIGURE EMBLEMATIC OF 'FIRE', CIRCA 1790-1800, The Church Works, Hanley, impressed crown C mark and identified on the underside as 'FIRE', finely modeled as a standing male figure wearing a plumed cocked hat and cloak, his left hand holding a flaming torch, his right hand raised shielding his face with a paddle, on a square base Dimensions: Height: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm.) Provenance: With Wynn Sayman Antiques, Richmond, MA, January 1987 ($556) From the Collection of Diana Edwards Murnaghan, No. 169
(25) ART COFFEE TABLE BOOKS & EXHIBITION(25) ART COFFEE TABLE BOOKS & EXHIBITION CATALOGS(lot of 25) Art books and exhibition catalogs, titles include: (1) "The Art of Robert Wilson: Texas Artist," Dr. Roland E. Fleischer, (1) "Magni: Peintures, Sculptures, & Humanobiles, Vincent Magni, Habib Charaf, Lisa Davidson (translator), (1) "Pilchuck: A Glass School," Tina Oldknow, (1) Philip Baldwin, Monica Guggisberg: In Search of Clear Lines," Susanne K. Frantz, Jean-Luc Olivie, (1) "Tagliapietra: A Venetian Glass Maestro," Marino Barovier (editor), Thomas S. Buechner, Susanne K. Frantz, (1) "William Morris: Artifacts/Glass," Gary Blonston, (1) "Fire and Form," William Warmus, (1) "Kostbare Ei-Kreationen," Manfred Wild, (1) "Contemporary Glass: Color, Light, & Form," Ray Leier, Jan Peters, Kevin Wallace, (1) "Harvey K. Littleton: A Retrospective Exhibition," essay by Joan Falconer Byrd, signed interior cover Harvey K. Littleton, (1) "Robert Wilson: A Story in Glass," various essays with different authors, (1) "Art Glass Today," Jeffrey B. Snyder (editor), (1) "Dan Daily," catalog, (1) "Petr Hora: Sklo Glass," signed exhibition catalog, (4) Robert Wilson exhibition catalogs, (1) "Vetro" magazine, October 1998, (2) "Lino Tagliapietra," exhibition catalogs, (1) "Jon Kuhn: Critical Mass," exhibition catalog, (1) "Frantisek Vizner: Sklo-Glass," exhibition catalog, (1) "Glass Today by American Studio Artists," Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, (1) "Dan Dailey Drawing Catalog," accompanied by slide projector image of a vase, largest: approx 12.5"l, 12"w; 40lbs total
LOUIS VUITTON 'READE' ROBERT WILSONLOUIS VUITTON 'READE' ROBERT WILSON HANDBAGLouis Vuitton 'Reade' PM handbag, from the Robert Wilson collection, monogram Vernis leather, with gold-tone hardware, dual flat top handles, canvas lining, one slip pocket to the interior wall, retains branded dust bag, spotting to the exterior, wear the leather, measurements for shipping purposes only: 7"h, 9.5"w, 4"d, .75lbs *Provenance: Luxury goods are offered in partnership with Brand Connection Paris. This lot is accompanied by a BCP certificate of authenticity*
Start Price $10.00
COUTURE. ROBERT WILSON FOR LOUIS VUITTONCOUTURE. ROBERT WILSON FOR LOUIS VUITTON POCHETTE. Robert Wilson for Louis Vuitton orange and pink vernis pochette. Interior label reads, "Louis Vuitton Paris Made in Spain Robert Wilson". From a Tuckahoe, NY estate. Dimensions: pochette measures approx. 8" w x 1.5" d x 5" h; can be worn as a wristlet or a shoulder strap with a 6.5" drop. Condition: Very good. In minimally used condition.
ROBERT WILSON (B. 1941): TIME ROCKERLithographROBERT WILSON (B. 1941): TIME ROCKERLithograph in colors on wove paper, 1996, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 27/250, with a blue linen-covered portfolio titled Time Rocker, the three piece painted wood construction with metal, unmarked, and the white painted wood fish construction, unmarked.
28 x 20 in. (sheet), unframed, construction pieces each 30 1/2 in. (height), fish 32 in. (length).
Condition
With full margins. In excellent condition. Wood pieces with some scuffing and a few tiny losses at the edges. The white fish lacking parts and with one rib detached. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
GROUP OF POSTCARDS FROM VARIOUS ARTISTSTenGROUP OF POSTCARDS FROM VARIOUS ARTISTSTen hand-written postcards to Bernice Rose from artists including Alexander Calder, Robert Wilson, and Robert Longo.
Various sizes.
Condition
Individual condition reports not available for this lot.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
Robert Wilson. Houston handbag. 2002,Robert Wilson. Houston handbag. 2002, leather. 18 h × 11 w × 4½ d in. result: $1,250. estimate: $600–800. Embossed tag to interior ‘Louis Vitton Paris Made in France Robert Wilson’. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Hans Bellmann. Ga chair. 1952, mahogany,Hans Bellmann. Ga chair. 1952, mahogany, enameled steel, rubber, chrome-plated steel. 31 h × 15¾ w × 19½ d in. result: $469. estimate: $500–700. Pressed number to underside ‘183’. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Modern. Child's chair. c. 2000, enameledModern. Child's chair. c. 2000, enameled steel, cording. 16½ h × 17 w × 14 d in. estimate: $500–700. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Russian. Child's chair. c. 1950, lacqueredRussian. Child's chair. c. 1950, lacquered wood, plastic. 17 h × 12¾ w × 10¼ d in. result: $520. estimate: $500–700. Painted numbers to underside '90r 746'. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson b.1941. Untitled fromRobert Wilson b.1941. Untitled from The Fables of La Fontaine (two works). 2004, watercolor and graphite on paper. 11? h × 9¼ w in. estimate: $4,000–6,000. Signed and dated to lower right of each work ‘Wilson 2005’. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Asante (Ashanti) artist. Vessel. 20thAsante (Ashanti) artist. Vessel. 20th century, burnished earthenware. 9¼ h × 8½ dia in. result: $938. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
African. Vessels, set of two. 20th century,African. Vessels, set of two. 20th century, burnished earthenware. 3 h × 7½ dia in. estimate: $700–900. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Arne Jacobsen. Child's chair. 1974,Arne Jacobsen. Child's chair. 1974, teak, enameled steel. 24½ h × 13¼ w × 13 d in. result: $500. estimate: $500–700. Raised manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Made in Denmark 1974 FH by Fritz Hansen © Furnituremakers Danish Control’. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Sichuan. Black amphora. Han Dynasty,Sichuan. Black amphora. Han Dynasty, burnished earthenware. 6 h × 6¾ w × 5 d in. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson b.1941. Drawing from Danton’sRobert Wilson b.1941. Drawing from Danton’s Death. 1992, charcoal on paper. 26 h × 41 w in. result: $2,250. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Signed, titled and dated to lower edge ‘Dantons's Death Wilson '92’. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Adachi (Shosai) Ginko. Procession atAdachi (Shosai) Ginko. Procession at Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. c. 1880, woodblock print. 15 h × 29¾ w in. estimate: $700–900. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Utagawa Kuniteru. Portrait of Sumo WrestlerUtagawa Kuniteru. Portrait of Sumo Wrestler Koryu. 19th century, woodblock print. 14½ h × 10 w in. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Angas artist. Iron shovel currency.Angas artist. Iron shovel currency. 20th century, enameled steel, forged iron. 41 h × 27¼ w × 7 d in. result: $1,250. estimate: $700–900. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Dan artist. Chair. 19th century, carvedDan artist. Chair. 19th century, carved hardwood. 13 h × 17½ w × 13¾ d in. result: $563. estimate: $700–900. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Yoruba artist. Agere Ifa divinationYoruba artist. Agere Ifa divination bowl. 20th century, burnished wood. 5 h × 5½ dia in. result: $563. estimate: $700–900. Bowl features a motif of Mudskipper fish, significant to the Yoruba for their ability to traverse water and land. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson. Hamletmachine Chair.Robert Wilson. Hamletmachine Chair. 1986, lacquered sheet metal. 38½ h × 11¼ w × 17¼ d in. result: $4,063. estimate: $3,000–5,000. Incised signature to front of seat ‘Robert Wilson’. This work is from the edition of 150. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Marcel Breuer. Table, model B10. 1927,Marcel Breuer. Table, model B10. 1927, chrome-plated steel, ebonized oak. 26½ h × 29¼ w × 29¼ d in. result: $2,500. estimate: $2,500–3,500. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Philippe Starck. Louis 20 chair. c.Philippe Starck. Louis 20 chair. c. 1996, molded plastic, aluminum. 33 h × 18½ w × 21¼ d in. result: $188. estimate: $200–300. Incised manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Louis 20 by Starck for Vitra’. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Finn Juhl. Egyptian chair. 1948 / 21stFinn Juhl. Egyptian chair. 1948 / 21st century, walnut, upholstery. 35 h × 22¼ w × 23 d in. result: $5,000. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Chinese. Yoke back chairs, pair. c.Chinese. Yoke back chairs, pair. c. 18th century, carved hardwood. 33 h × 18½ w × 13½ d in. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Utagawa Kunisada. Kabuki Actor BandoUtagawa Kunisada. Kabuki Actor Bando Mitsugoro in Boat with Raised Oar. 19th century, woodblock print. 15 h × 10½ w in. result: $1,188. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Marcel Breuer. Armchair, model B34.Marcel Breuer. Armchair, model B34. c. 1929, tubular chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, Eisengarn. 33½ h × 21 w × 27 d in. result: $1,500. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Chinese. Horse. possibly Han DynastyChinese. Horse. possibly Han Dynasty (c. 206 BC-220 AD), carved and painted wood, Lucite stand. 37½ h × 8 w × 31½ d in. result: $7,500. estimate: $8,000–10,000. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Toyohara Chikanobu. Boat Racing - JidaiToyohara Chikanobu. Boat Racing - Jidai Kagami (from the Mirror of Ages). 1896, woodblock print. 14¾ h × 9¾ w in. result: $563. estimate: $600–800. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Werner Max Moser. Abstelltisch occasionalWerner Max Moser. Abstelltisch occasional table, model 71. 1931 / c. 1990, enameled steel, ash, laminate. 23½ h × 11¾ w × 17¾ d in. result: $688. estimate: $800–1,000. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson. Rocking chair from TheRobert Wilson. Rocking chair from The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic. 2011, maple, birch. 40 h × 14¼ w × 35 d in. result: $13,750. estimate: $12,000–18,000. This work is number 3 from the edition of 3. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Toyohara Kunichika. Warrior Triptych.Toyohara Kunichika. Warrior Triptych. 19th century, woodblock print. 14½ h × 28½ w in. result: $1,500. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Erich Dieckmann, attribution. Chair.Erich Dieckmann, attribution. Chair. c. 1930, lacquered wood. 32 h × 17¼ w × 19¼ d in. result: $3,380. estimate: $700–900. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
Jacques Guillon. Cord chair. c. 1953,Jacques Guillon. Cord chair. c. 1953, lacquered wood, nylon cord. 33 h × 18¼ w × 22½ d in. result: $938. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson