The End of History: March 2015

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Cubist Cowboy

A supremely rare ceramic sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of an equestrian riding a horse in a mod black & white harlequin pattern.

So pleased with itself - even the horse is smiling!
The pair measure in at 17 inches tall and 12 inches long.

Monday, March 30, 2015

These Buds for You

Spring is sprung and with that comes a return to nature. One of the most sublime collections of budding floral details come from the hand of Denmark's Arne Bang, circa 1930/40s.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

An other-worldly example of Murano meets the Space Age. This controlled bubble Venetian glass bowl by Seguso is affixed with a modernist polished brass handle. The bottom is covered in soft felt for smooth sailing.
9 inches in diameter

Monday, March 23, 2015

Mixed Metal

A decidedly groovy pattern from Rosenthal's Studio Line - an oh-so-60s melange of gold and copper clouds...or is it an abstract flower-power pattern?
Oval Vase - 8"
Oval Lidded Box - 3" x 6.5"

Friday, March 20, 2015

Marine Modernism

Another fantastic example of Alfredo Barbini working with Cenedese, this large aquarium lamp is just perfect for the ocean front loft of a modernist marine biologist, or a Hamptons "cottage".
The glass section is just under 17 inches tall and dates to the early 1950s.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Roman Warrior

A beautiful bronze sculpture of a Roman soldier on a marble base, signed H. Rieder. Most likely German circa 1910, 19 inches tall.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Bamboo Beauty

This gorgeous piece of Rörstrand pottery is by Sylvia Leuchovius - a longtime artisan for the Swedish ceramic house, where she was employed from the late 40s through the early 70s. This late 60s piece, a celadon colored ceramic has a sort of bamboo stalk feel to its form and coloration.
Around 9 inches

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Pastel Perfection

Another beautiful example of the work of Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italian 1950s, 7.25 inches tall.

Friday, March 13, 2015

British Mid Century

A great trio of English 1960s vases from the Memphis line for Crown Devon, designed by noted British sculptor and ceramic artist Colin Melbourne (1928-2009). The tallest vase is 10 inches.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Flora & Fauna Find

An Art Deco ceramic box from a line called E.X.O.T.I.C.A. designed by Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby, circa 1930
5in. x 4in. x 2in.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Big in Japan

Pleased to be published in this fashionable Japanese magazine!

A map of the editor's walking tour of chic shops in the West Village...

Our shop featured (above)

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Glass Fantastique

French crystal - cut in the 60s for Cartier - a towering example of an op-art obelisk.18 inches tall.

Green Supreme

Alvino Bagni steps to the center stage once again with this tall chartreuse beauty. A flawless representation of Italian mid-century design...modern, brutal, yet a nod to the classical in its form.
Just under 15 inches tall.
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