- Makonde Ujama "Tree of Life" Sculpture,
Makonde Ujama "Tree of Life" Sculpture, Tanzania, East Africa, 20th century carved ebony height 18.25 in — 46.4 cm
- AN ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE
AN ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE POTTERY SCULPTUREAn Árbol de la Vida tree of life pottery sculpture, Late 20th/Early 21st Century With incised signature verso: DLM The ceramic sculpture with a mermaid surrounded by fish, birds, the sun and moon, and abundant flowers on wire supports 23" H x 18" W x 4.5" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA Dimensions: 23" H x 18" W x 4.5" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA
- Lumax Felchlin Bronze SculptureTitled
Lumax Felchlin Bronze SculptureTitled ''The Tree of Life'' formed and baked at the Craft Takiton in Tokyo cast in bronze by the Fonderie Artistiche in Verona 12'' H x 13'' W in its original wooden shipping crate with steelwool pad for polishing and lightening circa early to mid-20th century includes all original paperwork from the artist.Provenance: Collection of Bob Schmidt of Traverse City Michigan.
- AFRICAN MAKONDE TREE OF LIFE CARVED
AFRICAN MAKONDE TREE OF LIFE CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE Africa,20th CenturyDepicts intertwined figures holding various objects with male and female figures kneeling on top of the sculpture.
- LOUIS MENDEZ 'TREE OF LIFE' GILT
LOUIS MENDEZ 'TREE OF LIFE' GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) Modern gilt bronze statue of an abstracted tree bearing fruit, mounted on a wood base. 5" H x 6" W x 2" D. Provenance: Property from the estate of the artist Louis Mendez.
- TWO ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE
TWO ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE POTTERY SCULPTURESTwo Árbol de la Vida tree of life pottery sculptures, Late 20th/Early 21st Century Each ceramic tree of life sculpture with a peacock on a central trunk issuing abundant flowers, leaves, and birds on wire supports with a swirled background and raised on a flared foot, 2 pieces Larger: 23.75" H x 19" W x 8" D; Smaller: 16.25" H x 12" W x 6.5" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA Dimensions: Larger: 23.75" H x 19" W x 8" D; Smaller: 16.25" H x 12" W x 6.5" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA
- African tree of life wood carving.
African tree of life wood carving. 35'' Ht.
- CURTIS JERE ‘TREE OF LIFE’
CURTIS JERE ‘TREE OF LIFE’ WALL SCULPTURECurtis Jere ‘Tree of Life' Wall Sculpture,
- AFRICAN EBONY SCULPTURE Tall Ancestral
AFRICAN EBONY SCULPTURE Tall Ancestral Column (Tree of Life) of reticulated figures supporting those above them, Makonde, Tanzania. 19 1/2" tall.
- Glass tree, sculpture, approx 27cm
Glass tree, sculpture, approx 27cm H
- ARTISAN SCULPTURAL PATINATED METAL
ARTISAN SCULPTURAL PATINATED METAL TEN-LIGHT "TREE OF LIFE" LAMP WITH GOLD FLECKED MURANO AMBER GLASS SHADES 31 ½" x 29" Mid-Century European large custom made artisan sculptural patinated metal "Tree of Life" lamp fashioned as elegant bundle of ten serpentine flower stems accented with cold painted foliage, and terminated with Murano amber glass tulip shape shades with gold flecks; raised on stepped dome base with switch and attached to rectangular mottled marble plinth. No marks found.
- MEXICAN FOLK ART TWO-SIDED TREE
MEXICAN FOLK ART TWO-SIDED TREE OF LIFE SCULPTUREMexican Folk Art painted ceramic sculpture, Tree of Life, double sided, in the form of a candelabra, featuring Adam, Eve, and the serpent, with Archangel Gabriel, amidst assorted animals, flowers, and birds, some loss and repair, approx 13.75"h, 10"w, 4.25"d, 4lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- LARGE TIBURCIO SOTENO ARBOLES DE
LARGE TIBURCIO SOTENO ARBOLES DE LA VIDA , 18X35Arboles de la Vida (tree of life) altar garniture, signed Tiburcio Soteno F (Tiburcio Soteno Fernandez, Metepec, Mexico, b.1952), polychrome earthenware, depicting numerous animals, figures, and foliates, not free standing, fitted with two holes to underside for mounting, small loss and breaks, approx 18"h, 35"w, 3"d, **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.***
- African hardwood carving, Tree
African hardwood carving, Tree Of Life with multiple figures. 29”H Condition: minor losses to edges CT Transfer Fee $20
- CURTIS JERE TREE OF LIFE HANGING
CURTIS JERE TREE OF LIFE HANGING WALL SCULPTURE California, China,1910-2008Modern tree design with copper rods forming the structure spreading out into leaf and fruit filled branches.
- AN ART POTTERY FIGURAL SCULPTURE
AN ART POTTERY FIGURAL SCULPTURE OF A TREE An art pottery figural sculpture of a tree, having stylized facial features, 21"h
- Mexican Folk Art Arbol de la Vida/Tree
Mexican Folk Art Arbol de la Vida/Tree of Life Candelabra, in the style of Heron Martinez, animal form raised pierced flower and bird studded form with 2-light candelabra sides, 26-1/4"H, chips and losses around candle cups, This lot is consigned from the Personal Collection of Vladimir Kagan, 1927-2016. It was removed from his offices in Northern NJ."
Our parents found inspiration everywhere they went, and they collected prodigiously. Art and objects from primitives to Deco to modern – all of it influenced their work and filled their various homes. The personal collection of Vladimir Kagan and Erica Wilson is so unique because it illustrates the journey from inspiration to the iconic designs that are so well known today. The family lived with all of these pieces – they became part of the rich fabric of our daily lives and now we are thrilled to share them with the public ensuring that our parent’s legacy will live on beyond them."-Jessica Kagan Cushman
- LARGE MEXICO FOLK ART POTTERY TREE
LARGE MEXICO FOLK ART POTTERY TREE OF LIFE, 28"HMexican Folk Art polychrome earthenware arbol de la vida (Tree of Life) sculpture, featuring Adam and Eve figures flanking a large serpent, surrounded by vegetative life, flowers and birds, small breaks, repairs, approx 28.75"h, 23"w, 6"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- MAKONDE TREE OF LIFE STATUE MOTHER
MAKONDE TREE OF LIFE STATUE MOTHER WITH CHILDRENTALL CARVED TREE OF LIFE STATUE OF A MOTHER WITH ALL HER CHILDREN. MEASURES 17" X 4.5 AND OVERALL GOOD CONDITION. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- A MODERN METAL SCULPTURE OF A TREE
A MODERN METAL SCULPTURE OF A TREE The branches and leaves in a pierced silhouette design, standing on a stepped rectangular base, 76cm high
- DUNCAN MCCLELLAN "TREE OF LIFE"
DUNCAN MCCLELLAN "TREE OF LIFE" ART GLASS VASE Duncan McClellan (American b. 1955), "Tree of Life" series, early 21st century, blown and etched cameo style glass vase, depicting a figure having branches and leaves for arms, signed to lower edge. Approx. h. 17.25", dia. at widest 9.75".
- (6) DIMINUTIVE MEXICAN FOLK ART
(6) DIMINUTIVE MEXICAN FOLK ART 'TREES OF LIFE'(lot of 6) Diminutive Mexican folk art earthenware arboles de la vida (Tree of Life) sculptures, each polychrome painted, featuring flowers, birds, assorted animals and fruits, comprising: (2) signed verso Juan Hernandez Arzaluz (Metepec, Mexico) verso, (one) with restoration to giraffe head, (1) in candelabra form, signed Max underfoot, (1) housed in a box, painted with landscape motif, featuring Adam and Eve, (1) extremely small, featuring Dia de los Muertos calaca (skeletons), (1) in orange hues, featuring Adam, Eve and the serpent; losses and repairs overall, largest: approx 7.5"h, 5.25"w, 1.75"d, 4lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- TIBURCIO SOTENO ARBOL DE LA VIDA
TIBURCIO SOTENO ARBOL DE LA VIDA ARCA DE NOE ALTARArboles de la Vida (tree of life) candelabrum altarpiece, signed Tiburcio Soteno F (Tiburcio Soteno Fernandez, Metepec, Mexico, b.1952), polychromed earthenware clay, modeled as Noah's arc, densely adorned with figures and numerous animals, approx 30.5"h, 26"w, 9.5"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)**
***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.***
- GREEN RESIN SCULPTURE TREE FRENCH
GREEN RESIN SCULPTURE TREE FRENCH ARTIST DESIGNEDA green resin sculpture of a tree designed by a French artist. Ht: 34" Dia: 42"
- FRANCISCO FLORES 'TREE OF LIFE'
FRANCISCO FLORES 'TREE OF LIFE' POTTERY, MEXICOMexican Folk Art earthenware arboles de la vida (Tree of Life) sculpture, signed Fco. Flores (Francisco Flores, Izucar de Matamoros, Mexico), in the form of a candelabra with central bowl to top, featuring birds, flowers, whimsical accents and angelic figures throughout, restoration with visible adhesive to finials, approx 27"h, 20"w, 7"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- A whimsical wirework tree sculpture
A whimsical wirework tree sculpture on a stone base, signed illegibly on plaque mounted to stone base 17”H x 14”W Condition: good overall CT Transfer Fee $20
- HEAVY AFRICAN CARVED WOOD TREE
HEAVY AFRICAN CARVED WOOD TREE OF LIFEHeavy older African, Makonde, carved blackwood figural group; numerous intertwined figures. Measures 13-1/2" tall.
- AN ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE
AN ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE POTTERY CANDELABRUMAn Árbol de la Vida tree of life pottery candelabrum, 20th Century The three-light ceramic candelabrum centering figures of St. Francis and an angel surrounded by abundant flowers on wire supports 23.75" H x 19" W x 6" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA Dimensions: 23.75" H x 19" W x 6" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA
- Louise Nevelson
(American, 1899-1988)
Tree
Louise Nevelson
(American, 1899-1988)
Tree of Life, 1965
painted wood
stamped and numbered 261/950
6 1/2 x 3 x 2 1/2 inches.
- INTRICATELY CARVED THAI TREE ROOT
INTRICATELY CARVED THAI TREE ROOT SCULPTURE: Figures carved into this solid wood form include Hindu deity, upward facing deer at the base, and a fierce bird at the top guarding its hatchling. With signature, marked ''Bali''. Approx. 34'' h x 17'' w x 15'' d.
CONDITION: No condition issues are to be noted.
- GUILLERMINA AGUILAR ALCANTARA
GUILLERMINA AGUILAR ALCANTARA TREE OF LIFE MEXICOMexican Folk Art earthenware arboles de la vida (Tree of Life) sculpture, signed Guillermina Aguilar Alcantara (Oaxaca, Mexico) to trunk, featuring la Virgen de Guadalupe, Christ on the crucifix, Adam and Eve, and other religious figures, amidst floral branches, birds, and hanging fruit, with restoration to one branch, chip near base, approx 28"h, 20"w, 21"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- MAKONDE (EAST AFRICAN) CARVED BLACKWOOD
MAKONDE (EAST AFRICAN) CARVED BLACKWOOD TREE OF LIFEA vintage carved blackwood ujamaa (or "Tree of Life") sculpture of the Makonde people of East Africa, circa 20th century. A motif representative of the style, the sculpture is comprised of a tall tower of clustered figures representing a community or family, topped by a primary matriarchal figure, all carved from a single piece of wood. Mounted on a trapezoidal prism walnut base. Measures 50" x 14" x 14".
Condition
Repaired crack to a figure behind the matriarch (near the top). Inherent to the log from which the sculpture was carved, there are a few scattered cracks and the back of the sculpture features a rougher, more unfinished surface.
- 4 AFRICAN MAKONDE STYLE TREE OF
4 AFRICAN MAKONDE STYLE TREE OF LIFE CARVINGSGrouping of 4 African Makonde style figural "tree of life" carvings. Dirt and wear throughout surfaces of carvings. Splits to wood on arms of figures and on top of one carving. Small chips to wood on bases on two carvings. Splitting to wood on top face on one carving.
Tallest piece: 12 1/4" H x 3" L x 3 1/4" W
- (LOT OF 2) AFRICAN TREE OF LIFE
(LOT OF 2) AFRICAN TREE OF LIFE CARVINGS (lot of 2) African Tree of Life carvings, greatest 12"h.
- 5 AFRICAN MAKONDE STYLE TREE OF
5 AFRICAN MAKONDE STYLE TREE OF LIFE CARVINGSGrouping of 5 African Makonde style figural carvings, the largest being a figural "Tree of Life" representation. Splitting to wood on base and top figure of large Tree of Life carving. Chips to wood on base of one carving. Splitting to wood to top of "natural wood" carving. Wear throughout all figures.
Largest carving: 22" H x 5" length of base. Second largest: 10 1/2" H x 5" length of base.
- A WHIMSICAL METALWORK TREE FORM
A WHIMSICAL METALWORK TREE FORM SCULPTUREA whimsical metalwork tree form sculpturemodernheight 39 3/4in (101cm); width 65in (165cm)