Wednesday 7th December is the date set by Roseberys to present our last of three Design Since 1860 sales. Smaller decorative items which could make unique Christmas gifts include a Lalique Faucon glass car mascot, a variety of iridescent Loetz glass, a box by Hermes, Omar Ramsden silver, a gilded Royal Worcester owl ewer, or a variety of coloured Murano glass. In sculpture we offer a terracotta bust of a girl by Edward Onslow Ford (RA) who was commissioned for several public works and is best remembered for his busts. To accommodate extra holiday season guests, buyers might be interested in dining tables on offer by Silvio Cavatorta, Jacques Adnet, or John Mortensen for Heltborg Møbler. Or perhaps seating by Tom Dixon, Ron Arad, and Le Corbusier. The brightly coloured Sunray pattern tea service by Shelley would also make a fun addition to the Christmas table.
For those looking to buy additional lighting, the sale includes an array of lamps by names such as Mark Brazier-Jones, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Arteluce, Fase, and Erik Tidstrand for AB Nordiska Kompaniet.
Lot 17: William de Morgan, Six tiles in the 'Mongolian' tile panel design, 1898
Several examples of tiles by William De Morgan have been consigned to the sale (Lots 15 to 20), including an example depicting a typical De Morgan winged creature amid ‘Persian’ foliage, and a group of six tiles in the 'Mongolian' design.
The sale includes a selection of Studio Pottery and contemporary ceramics by some very well-respected artists such as Rupert Spira, Julian Stair, Katherine Pleydell-Bouverie, Bernard Leach, Janet Leach, David Leach, John Leach, Nick Rees, Ben Arnup, Philip Eglin, Sutton Taylor, and Mo Jupp. Lesser-known ceramic artists are also represented including two very unusual pieces by Heather Park.
Lot 31: Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940), Games table with inlaid motifs, circa 1900.
Ebonised walnut, pewter inlay, vellum, copper clad columns
Roseberys are delighted to offer an unusual games table by Carlo Bugatti. Created around 1900, it features pewter inlaid motifs relating to playing cards, chess, and draughts. The ebonized wood, vellum top, and copper clad columns are distinctive Bugatti features, and this table was exhibited at The Amazing Bugattis exhibition at the Royal College of Art in 1979, which is sure to add to the appeal of this exciting piece of furniture. Lot 31 has an estimate of £8,000 to £10,000.
Lot 21: R.W. Martin & Brothers, Double-sided Face character jug, 1903
Lot 21 is another item with fantastic provenance in the December sale. The Martin Brothers double-sided face character jug was made in 1903 and is accompanied by various documentation including a letter detailing its purchase directly from the studio at Southall in 1914 by an agent for George Swinburne who was living in Australia at the time. The letter amusingly describes the decline of the Martin Brothers and their mistake in moving to Southall. The jug has remained in the family, passed down from George Swinburne to the current vendor. It is a popular piece with fantastic character and - with the enclosed provenance - is sure to attract huge interest. The jug has an estimate of £2,500 to £3,500.
A favourite for Jo Lloyd, the Head of Decorative Arts at Roseberys, is Lot 7 - a beautiful charger by Rebecca Coleman for Mintons Art Pottery. Painted in 1874 by the sister of William Stephen Coleman who had been art director at Kensington Gore, it depicts an Aesthetic Movement female portrait. The charger comes with a £2,000 to £3,000 estimate, and Jo Lloyd has commented: “When you look closely, the quality of the work is outstanding, and this is a surprisingly large charger at 50cm diameter – so it really is a striking piece.”
Lot 14: Omar Ramsden, Arts and Crafts Tudor rose and thorns inkwell with cover, 1920, Silver
One of England’s most famous and collectible silversmiths is surely Omar Ramsden. Lot 14 - an Arts and Crafts -style inkwell - is a really interesting and compact example of Ramsden’s work, modelled with Tudor rose and thorns. It was made in 1920 and is engraved to the base with the familiar 'OMAR RAMSDEN ME FECIT’ (“Omar Ramsden made me”). Lot 14 comes to auction with a £1,000 to £1,500 estimate.
Lot 227: Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, 'UP-5' chair and 'UP-6' Ottoman, circa 1970
Polyurethane foam, stretched fabric
Roseberys are delighted to offer an early 'UP-5' chair and 'UP-6' Ottoman by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce. Originally conceived in 1968, this radical design is typical of Pesce’s exploration of form and new materials, whilst instilling his ever-present sense of humour and whimsy. This example is a scarce early version, produced in the early 1970’s by B&B Italia. This lot has a £1,500 to £2,000 estimate.
Lot 197: Hans Brattrud (1933-2017) for Hove Mobler, Set of eight ‘Scandia’ chairs, circa 1960
Designed by Hans Brattrud and produced by Hove Mobler in the 1960’s, the ‘Scandia’ chair is now recognized as an icon of Scandinavian design. The teak-veneered bent ply slats of the seat are constructed in 1mm thick laminates and set on slim chromed metal supports. With this design, Brattrud aimed to create a chair that didn’t attract too much attention to itself, and to work in both traditional and modern interiors. The enduring appeal of this design is testament to his success. Lot 197 comes to Roseberys with a £2,000 to £2,500 estimate.
Lot 144: Lino Sabattini (1925-2016) for Christofle, 'Boule' Tea set, circa 1960, Silver plated metal
Lot 144 is a three-piece silver plate tea set by Italian silversmith Lino Sabattini which dates from the 1960’s and was produced by Christofle. Gio Ponti said of Sabbatini’s designs - “impeccable pieces, made to satisfy my demanding eye and my judgement’s requirements”. This elegant set exemplifies Sabattini’s work, showcasing his mastery of line and proportion, and has an estimate of £500 to £600.
Lot 160: Vetreria Gino Cenedese, Pezzato Bullicante vase, circa 1960
A final highlight of the upcoming Design Since 1860 auction is Lot 160. Produced by renowned Murano glass workshop Vetreria Gino Cenedese , this Pezzato Bullicante vase was made circa 1960. It is a large and impressive example, showcasing both the ‘Pezzatto’ technique of fusing a patchwork of coloured glass discs as well as the ‘Bullicante’ technique of creating bubbles within the glass through the controlled injection of air. The vase has an estimate of £400 to £600.
This auction will take place on Wednesday 7 December 2022
Viewing times at Roseberys:
Sunday 4 December: 10 am - 2 pm
Monday 5 December: 9.30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 6 December: 9.30 am - 5 pm
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