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German Mechanical Christmas Tree Stand with Regina Music Box
This mechanical German Christmas tree stand with Regina music box and eleven player discs will be offered to bidders in October. The stand is presented just in time for the holidays and remains in wonderful working condition. The crank serves the musical function, while the tree, once screwed into the stand, spins continuously. A small number of Regina music boxes have survived, with their elimination attributed to such events as World War I and World War II scrap metal drives. The musical tree stand will be sold as lot 224 at an auction estimate of $1,500-2,500.
George Nelson Multicolored Ball Clock
This multi-colored ball clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller is a distinctive and playful find. Hour markers are fashioned by skewered, painted wooden balls in powder blue, coral, olive green and black. Animated hour and minute hands compliment the overall look, set upon a simple round, white face. During George Nelson's time as Director of Design for the Herman Miller furniture company his involvement produced some of the 20th century's most iconic modernist furniture pieces. The ball clock will be offered in Michaan's 20th Century Modern Design Auction on April 6th at an estimate of $500-700.
Fritz Piquet & Buchmann 18K Yellow Gold Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
At the forefront of the timepiece selection is this unique Fritz Piquet & Buchmann pocket watch. The 18 karat yellow gold chronograph repeater is in wonderful working condition as it still audibly chimes. Fritz Piquet & Buchmann won multiple awards for their timepieces, including first place in complicated watches in Geneva Timing Competitions as well as in the 1888 Geneva Observatory Timing Contest. Today, these timepieces are valued by collectors as coveted novelties as well as for their distinctive craftsmanship. The Fritz Piquet & Buchmann pocket watch will be auctioned in the March sale at an estimate of $2,000-3,000.
Frank Lloyd Wright Leaded Glass Panel
This circa 1902 to 1903 Frank Lloyd Wright leaded glass panel carries with it quite a distinguished provenance. Once held at the Ward W. Willits residence, the piece was part of the iconic structure known as Wright’s first true Prairie style house. It then made an appearance at Christie's, New York in 2009 and continued onto Japan's famed Garden Museum Collection. The geometric design panel measures approximately 67 inches in height with a 30 inch width and remains in excellent condition. The Frank Lloyd Wright leaded glass panel will be offered in Michaan's October Arts and Crafts Auction as lot 3102 at an estimate of $25,000-35,000.
Frances Elkins Mahogany Cart with Open Sides
Highlighting the English furniture selection is this Frances Elkins mahogany rolling cart. The cart is simply done in clean lines letting the design and beauty of the wood take precedence. The piece is a timeless example from legendary decorator Frances Elkins. Her esteemed career brought her to work as an interior designer for Hollywood moguls as well as prominent Midwestern industrialists. This particular cart originated from an estate in Pebble Beach where Frances Elkins personally executed the interior design work. The piece will be offered in Michaan's March estate sale at an auction estimate of $500-700.
Cased George Wostenholm 1851 IXL Tortoiseshell Knife
This rare and highly important George Wostenholm tortoiseshell exhibition sports lockback knife stands at the forefront of Michaan's Fine and Collectible Knives Auction. The fine piece, which holds twenty-three varied implements, will be accompanied by an original exhibition case and copy of the "Sheffield Exhibition Knives Book." Exhibited at the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition, the piece was also shown at the 1855 Paris Exhibition where it was awarded the Gold Medal of Honor; the only one presented for English cutlery. This coveted knife will be sold on September the 6th as lot 2127 at an estimate of $30,000-50,000.
Gemstone-Embellished Silver Filigree Tea Caddy
This highly collectible tea caddy leads the Asian Department's decorative selection in March. The piece is beautifully adorned by thirty-one natural cabochons of tourmaline, jadeite, rose quartz and rock crystal quartz. Two natural jadeite bangles then encircle the silver-gilt tea caddy, nicely complimenting the look of its segmented body. The piece is further decorated with filigree and enamel work, fashioned in floral and foliage motifs set upon a fine mesh overlay. The tea caddy will be available for sale at an auction estimate of $1,200-1,800.
Frederick William Becker, "Cypress Tree" Oil Painting
American Frederick William Becker's "Cypress Tree" is a featured piece of the fine art selection. Becker has become quite popular at auction in the States as his landscapes and murals have found a solid collector following. In this vibrant realist landscape oil the artist masterfully juxtaposes two natural subjects. A cypress tree is depicted on a seaside cliff with many of its branches clinging to the earth, helping to stabilize its position. In contrast, the ocean is seen in the background, fluid and effortless in nature. The painting will be offered at an auction estimate of $2,000 to 4,000.
Francis Luis Mora, "The Pirate & the Prisoner, 1906," Oil Painting
Highlighting the June 7th fine art offerings is this Francis Luis Mora titled "The Pirate & the Prisoner." The oil painting shows two children, very likely the artist's niece and nephew, playing out the title scenario. The piece is dated to 1906 and bears identifying exhibition labels from the Oakland Museum and the Museum of History in Los Angeles. Mora's works are currently held in or on display in thirty-four museums and he has won numerous medals and awards within the New York artistic community. "The Pirate & the Prisoner" will be sold at an auction estimate of $25,000-35,000.
Finn Juhl Carved Wooden Bowl
Highlighting September's modern design lots is this Finn Juhl carved wooden bowl. The sculptural salad bowl is fashioned in lathe turned solid teak and is of its original finish. The classic design bears an undulating rim and flared body, all resting upon a circular plinth. This Danish modern bowl was created from a single piece of wood, making it an especially coveted collector piece. Manufactured by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen in the 1960s, the piece bears an original stamp denoting "Design Finn Juhl, Teak, Kay Bojensen, Denmark." The Finn Juhl bowl is slated for sale as lot 786 at a very conservative auction estimate of $2,000-2,500.