Monday, 22 December 2014

Keith Murray for Wedgwood Moonstone Vases





Keith Murray Wedgwood Moonstone vases

Out of stock



Wedgwood Keith Murray ceramics used on the set of one of Agatha Christie's Poirot series. 







Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Lagardo Tackett Studio Pottery Fish Shaped Bowl





Mid-Century Modern 1950's era studio pottery fish-shaped  bowl by Lagardo Tackett and Kenji Fujita, Santa Monica, USA, 9 inches/23 cm in length, perfect condition, price upon application. 

Out of stock 


A vintage advertisement for the La Gardo Tackett stoneware bakers. 

Also famous for his 'Egg heads' and architectural pottery:






Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mill /Salt Cellar by Jens Quistgaard For Dansk Designs



Danish Modern teak pepper mill/salt shaker by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs with Peugeot grinder movement. Two of the teak stoppers pull out to fill with salt and peppercorns, 20 cms in height, excellent condition, a piece of art for your table! 

Out of stock





Thursday, 2 October 2014

Vintage Tretchikoff 'Chinese Girl' or 'Blue Lady' Print


Magnificent signed Tretchikoff loose print of the 'Green Lady' or Chinese Girl, the print  is lightly taped to the mount, printed area 50 x 60 cm, not for sale


The original painting is now back in South Africa at Delaire Graff Estate and it was unveiled with Tretchikoff's model Monika Pon-Su-San posing next to the famous work of art:



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Saturday, 6 September 2014

Riihimaen Lasi Tuikku Lantern by Nanny Still Finland


1960's 'Tuikku' lantern by Nanny Still for Riihimaen Lasi Finland, 24 cm in height. Out of stock


Nanny Still 1926 - 2009





Saturday, 30 August 2014

1960's Space Age Paco Rabanne Chrome Choker




1960's Paco Rabanne, Paris chrome plated star choker with domed centre piece that featured in his signature chainmail dresses from the same era:


SOLD
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Saturday, 26 April 2014

Rare 60's Pottery Vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby Sweden


Mari Simmulson (1911 - 2000) pictured above with the same vase. 



Extremely rare signed Upsala Ekeby pottery vase by Mari Simmulson, 15 cms in height, the image bears a strong resemblance to the artist. Out of Stock





Thursday, 24 April 2014

Post Modern Memphis Style Vase by Michael Duvall


1980's Post Modern Memphis style vase by Michael Duvall, 28 cms in height. Out of stock

Other examples of Duvall's work:


Vase - V & A Museum


Teapot - private collection


Vase - The 80's Gallery



Ornament by Michael and Rita Duvall - The 80's Gallery

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Tuesday, 22 April 2014

1950's Leopold Anzengruber Austria Nubian Bust Model No 36



1950's Leopold Anzengruber Austria earthenware Nubian bust  with brass earrings, the finish is so expertly executed that it resembles a bronze, 25 cms in height, weight 1.5 kg. 

Out of stock