- RUSSELL WOODARD 4-PIECE PATIO LOUNGE
RUSSELL WOODARD 4-PIECE PATIO LOUNGE SET (CA. 1950S)Russell Woodard
Two gliding lounge chairs with an ottoman and end table
Circa 1950s
Powder-coated iron and steel, vinyl straps
31" x 31" x 31" (chair), 23" x 18 1/2" x 24 1/2" (side table), 16" x 23" x 18" (ottoman)
A scarce and attractive Woodard design, unmarked. The square grid panels are reminiscent of Josef Hoffmann's early modernist designs for Weiner Werkstatte.
Condition
Very good condition, nicely re-coated.
- RUSSELL WOODARD 4-PIECE PATIO LOUNGE
RUSSELL WOODARD 4-PIECE PATIO LOUNGE SET (CA. 1950S)Russell Woodard
Two gliding lounge chairs with an ottoman and end table
Circa 1950s
Powder-coated iron and steel, vinyl straps
31" x 31" x 31" (chair), 23" x 18 1/2" x 24 1/2" (side table), 16" x 23" x 18" (ottoman)
A scarce and attractive Woodard design, unmarked. The square grid panels are reminiscent of Josef Hoffmann's early modernist designs for Weiner Werkstatte.
Condition
Very good condition, nicely re-coated.
- AN EARLY 20TH C. 'PANCHO VILLA' SHOOTING
AN EARLY 20TH C. 'PANCHO VILLA' SHOOTING GALLERY TARGETThe figural cast iron target, cast in very good detail and attributed to maker Emil Hoffmann of Chicago, is illustrated in the company's circa 1912 catalogs as Mexican Head-Illuminated Eye Target. Pancho Villa escaped prison and fled to El Paso on Christmas day of that same year.While the catalog lists this example as 'illuminated eye', the target up for bid here has eye openings backed by a circular iron gong. A shot through the eye would ring the gong.Measures 20.5 x 15.25 x 6.25 inches.Very good condition as shown.
- Josef Hoffmann. Vase. c. 1920, patinated
Josef Hoffmann. Vase. c. 1920, patinated brass. 5¼ h × 4¾ dia in. result: $3,276. estimate: $3,000–4,000. Impressed manufacturer's mark and designer's initials near top rim ‘JH Wiener Werkstätte Made in Austria’. Provenance: Important Private Collection
- INTRICATE PENNSYLVANIA CUTOUT VALENTINEIntricate
INTRICATE PENNSYLVANIA CUTOUT VALENTINEIntricate Pennsylvania cutout Valentine attributed to Johannes Hoffmann (active 1802-1833), with flowers arising from urns, hearts, and inscribed panels with overall pinprick decoration, 12" x 12".
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Attribution by the Earnests. Small losses to upper edge. Tears and loss to upper right side.
- JOSEF HOFFMANN STYLE BRASS BOWL ON FOOTED
JOSEF HOFFMANN STYLE BRASS BOWL ON FOOTED BASE Brass bowl on footed base decorated with ridged design. 3" H x 6" diameter. Marked to interior.
- D.U. HOFFMANN PAINTED METAL MUSHROOM
D.U. HOFFMANN PAINTED METAL MUSHROOM GARDEN SEAT D.U. Hoffmann painted metal mushroom garden seat, stamped "D.U. Hoffmann, Phila, PA. Pat. Pend." 19" H x 15 diameter.
- JOSEF HOFFMANN, (2) SILVER BOTTLE STOPPERS
JOSEF HOFFMANN, (2) SILVER BOTTLE STOPPERS c. 1904, Austria, one likely .800 silver and one plate, hand-hammered metal, the ribbed example stamped with Wiener Werkstattemark and artist cipher, the other unmarked, each approx. 2"h
- MICHAEL POWOLNY (1871-1954): FIGURES
MICHAEL POWOLNY (1871-1954): FIGURES OF NEPTUNE AND VENUSIn a crackled white glazed earthenware, raised on later custom made white painted wood pedestals.
Neptune 4 ft. 1/2 x 19 x 10 1/2 in.
Venus 47 x 17 1/2 x 14 in.
Note: Michael Powolny an Austrian designer, teacher and celebrated ceramic artist was, with his friend Josef Hoffmann, one of the key figures in the Wiener Werkstatte, a seminal group promoting the development of modern design. Powolny designed the two figures in the above offered lot for the Dianabad Bath House in Vienna. The Bruder Schwadron in Vienna provided all of the architectural ceramic furnishings for the bath house, including 8 of the Neptune sculptures. In the luxurious Dianabad, Neptune was displayed in the mosaic covered niches set high in the walls around the tiled splendor of the gentleman's bath. The Dianabad and the adjourning hotel were both severely damaged during the second World War and were later demolished.
A pair of Powolny's Neptune figures were on display at the MAK, The Austrian Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna in 2014, during their exhibition on The Schwadron Brothers. Ref: E. Frottier, Michael Powolny, Keramik und Glas aus Wein 1900-1950, cat. raisonné 198, ill. 54, 55; T Zickler (ed), Bruder Schwadron, Neue Orte & Spuren, Vienna, 2014, p. 19-123.
Powolny also designed wall tiles for the Theater und Kaberett Fliedermaus, in Vienna. And the famous Palla Athene sculpture for the Palais Stoclet, a Vienna Secession style mansion in Brussels which Josef Hoffmann designed, where it greets visitors from its lofty perch above the entry pavilion.
H.M. Luther Antiques, NY.
Property of a European Collector
Condition
This rare pair is generally, in good overall condition. The Neptune has a sizeable old repair on the reverse of the base with chips to one fish tail. Firing imperfections, scattered staining and crazing throughout. A shallow hairline on the front of the base. Venus has a sizeable firing crack on her right leg and a smaller one on the drapery. Small areas of glaze lifting on the base near her feet. Minor blue spots resulting from glazing imperfections. Both with nicks on the rim of the base resulting from pooling glaze. The bases have scattered scuffing on the tops with minor nicks. Impressive scale.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.
- PAIR OF EBONIZED AND UPHOLSTERED 'THEBES'
PAIR OF EBONIZED AND UPHOLSTERED 'THEBES' STOOLS IN THE STYLE OF EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBARBoth fitted with erroneous labels, 'Hoffmann made by Wittmann, Austria'.
17 x 22 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.
Condition
The button tufted seats are slightly worn. In generally good condition. Structurally sound. 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.
- AFTER HANS HOFFMANN (1880-1966): UNTITLEDReproductive
AFTER HANS HOFFMANN (1880-1966): UNTITLEDReproductive print on heavy card.
16 x 18 in. (sheet), 17 1/4 x 20 in. (frame).
Condition
Splits and losses. Staining and surface soiling.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.
- JOESF HOFFMANN STYLE CERUSED OAK CLOVERLEAF
JOESF HOFFMANN STYLE CERUSED OAK CLOVERLEAF CENTERTABLEInset with tiles.
29 1/2 x 38 in. diam.
Condition
Minor wear and in overall good condition.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.