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• YAACOV AGAM (1928) ORIGINAL
  YAACOV AGAM (1928) ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHDESCRIPTION: Original Lithograph by Yaacov Agam. Framed and Signed. Yaacov Agam is an Israeli artist best known for his pioneering of Kinetic Art. Employing light and sound to provide a unique sensorial experience for the viewer, Agam melded formalism and mysticism. His lenticular prints, or Agamographs, made illusory images appear depending on the audience’s viewpoint. Born Yaacov Gipstein on May 11, 1928 in Irish-leZion, Palestine (now Israel), Agam studied in Jerusalem, Zürich, and Paris. While attending Zürich Kunstgewerbeschule, Agam studied under the renowned color theorist Johannes Itten, before moving to Paris in 1951. Agam has gone on to become the subject of retrospectives at the Musée National d'Art Moderne in Paris in 1972, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York in 1980. The artist currently lives and works in Paris, France. His works are included in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, among others. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Israel DIMENSIONS: Frame is H: 35 1/4" W: 35" D: 2". Lithograph is H: 24 1/2" W: 24" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• JOHANN BERTHELSEN O/C, NEW YORK
  JOHANN BERTHELSEN O/C, NEW YORK SNOW SCENEJohann Berthelsen (Danish/American, 1883-1972) oil on canvas, New York City winter snow scene, depicting figures bustling along a Manhattan street during a snowstorm, flags whipping in the wind. Whitewashed giltwood frame. 16" x 20" canvas, 23" x 27" framed. Signed lower right; also stamped on back of canvas "All reproduction rights to this painting reserved by the artist Johann Berthelsen." Biography: Johann Berthelsen came to America as a child, and enjoyed early success as an opera singer and music teacher. His friendship with the artist Wayman Adams resulted in a move to New York and experimentation with painting. When the Great Depression took a toll on his musical career, Berthelsen began selling oil scenes of his beloved New York City, which quickly found prominent buyers including William Randolph Hearst. While he also painted pastoral and mountain landscapes, Berthelson's snow scenes of Manhattan are particularly prized. (Source: Askart: The Artists' Bluebook. Alternate spelling: Johann Berthelson ). (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Some spots of fine craquelure to paint, overall very good condition. Frame has minor losses to a couple of carved details on edging.
• 3 PORCELAIN FIGURES AFTER COUNT
  3 PORCELAIN FIGURES AFTER COUNT BRUHL'S TAILORThree (3) German and English porcelain polychrome and parcel gilt "Count Bruhl's Tailor" figures by various makers, based on the original modeled in the 18th century by Meissen artist Johann Joachim Kandler (Germany, 1706-1775). Each depicts a satirical representation of the tailor of Count Bruhl, Chief Administrator to the King, who was considered the best-dressed man in Saxony (now Germany), in elaborate 17th century attire with a tricorn hat and wearing spectacles, riding atop a goat also wearing spectacles with various sewing tools, on a naturalistic base. One (1) with a blue Sitzendorf mark, one (1) with a blue Carl-Johann Gottlob Thieme, Dresden mark, and one (1) a gilt Chelsea mark, top or underside of bases. Ranging in size from 6 1/2" H x 2 1/4" W x 5 3/4" D to 10 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W x 7 1/2" D. All items early 20th century. Condition: Dresden and Chelsea figures with scattered fleabites to base. Sitzendorf figure with fleabite to tip of scissors.
• TWENTY-FIVE BOTTLES OF VINTAGE
  TWENTY-FIVE BOTTLES OF VINTAGE CALIFORNIA RED ANDTWENTY-FIVE BOTTLES OF VINTAGE CALIFORNIA RED AND WHITE WINES: 1994 Chateau Montelena Late Harvest Johannisberg Riesling dessert wine (1); 1994 Grgich Hills Estate Violetta Late Harvest dessert wine (1); 2005 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay (3); 2006 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay Reserve, Sonoma Coast (2); 2001 Rochioli Russian River Sauvignon Blanc (1); 1987 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir, Soledad (1); 1996 Graeser Winery Merlot, Napa Valley, signed bottle (1); 2005 Hess Collection 'Mount Veeder' Cabernet Sauvignon (3); 1974 Inglenook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Cask D4 (1); 1996 Jones Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (2); 1986 Kenwood Vineyards Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon(1); 2011 Laird Family Estatee (1); 1995 Marilyn Monroe Wines 'Marilyn' Merlot, Napa Valley (1); 1974 Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1); 1987 Pahlmeyer 'Caldwell Vineyard' Napa Valley Proprietary Red (1); 1993 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Proprietary Red (Meritage) (1); 1997 Pahlmeyer red blend (1); 1980 Villa Mt. Eden Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve (1) and 1992 White Rock Vineyards Claret (1).