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John A Colby And Sons

L&JG Stickley and John a Colby and Sons Solid Cherry Mirror, circa 1890s
L&JG Stickley and John a Colby and Sons Solid Cherry Mirror, circa 1890s

L&JG Stickley and John a Colby and Sons Solid Cherry Mirror, circa 1890s

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Germantown, MD

Stunning accent piece built with the classic design of L Stickley and legendary construction John A Colby and Sons has been known to create over the years.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Cherry

Fine Arts Furniture Co. Driftwood Glazed Mahogany Side Table
Fine Arts Furniture Co. Driftwood Glazed Mahogany Side Table

Fine Arts Furniture Co. Driftwood Glazed Mahogany Side Table

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 22 in D 22 in

Fine Arts Furniture Co. Driftwood Glazed Mahogany Side Table

By Fine Arts Furniture Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

They specialized in well crafted wood chairs and small tables and were marketed in Fine furniture stotes such as John A. Colby and Sons, Chicago.

Category

20th Century American End Tables

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Six J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
Six J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb

Six J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb

$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 22.5 in

Six J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Chicago, IL

Original striped saffron yellow and olive green silk upholstery. Sold through John A. Colby & Sons, the now-departed finer furniture store that was located on Chicago's Michigan Avenue.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Silk, Upholstery

"Untitled"  Black and White Linear, Calligraphic Drawing on Cream Paper
"Untitled"  Black and White Linear, Calligraphic Drawing on Cream Paper

"Untitled" Black and White Linear, Calligraphic Drawing on Cream Paper

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Other Medium, Mixed Media

Frank Lloyd Wright, Cabinet for Heritage Henredon Oiled Mahogany 1957
Frank Lloyd Wright, Cabinet for Heritage Henredon Oiled Mahogany 1957

Frank Lloyd Wright, Cabinet for Heritage Henredon Oiled Mahogany 1957

By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Chicago, IL

• Interior Labels: “John A. Colby & Sons—Chicago • Evanston • La Grange Park” fabric tag inside one drawer • Restoration: Expertly refinished in period-appropriate oiled mahogany...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

"Untitled"  Medium Sized Abstraction on Paper, Cream, Red, Black, Monoprint
"Untitled"  Medium Sized Abstraction on Paper, Cream, Red, Black, Monoprint

"Untitled" Medium Sized Abstraction on Paper, Cream, Red, Black, Monoprint

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

The mark making was inspired by the artist's stay in Rome - where her then 10 year old son became addicted to Italian comic books -which adds another whimsical Pop dimension.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Monoprint

Untitled
Untitled

Margo MargolisUntitled, 2017

$1,900

H 29 in W 21 in

Untitled

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

"Untitled," Monoprint on Paper, 29 x 21 Inches This monoprint has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract yet the mark making was inspired by the artist's sta...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Monoprint

Untitled

Margo MargolisUntitled, 2015

$2,600

H 30 in W 22 in

Untitled

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Other Medium

Untitled

Margo MargolisUntitled, 2015

$2,400

H 30 in W 22 in

Untitled

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Other Medium

Untitled

Margo MargolisUntitled, 2015

$2,000

H 30 in W 22 in

Untitled

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Other Medium

Untitled
Untitled

Margo MargolisUntitled, 2015

$2,400

H 30 in W 22 in

Untitled

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Other Medium

Untitled
Untitled

Margo MargolisUntitled, 2015

$2,000

H 30 in W 22 in

Untitled

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Other Medium

Untitled
Untitled

Margo MargolisUntitled, 2015

$2,400

H 30 in W 22 in

Untitled

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

This painting on paper has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers of underpainting and glazing, however the mark making was in...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media

"Eyes and Ears" Black, White, Olive Green Abstraction

"Eyes and Ears" Black, White, Olive Green Abstraction

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Other Medium, Mixed Media

"Later that Evening"  Large Abstraction, Tan, Black and White

"Later that Evening" Large Abstraction, Tan, Black and White

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Other Medium, Mixed Media

"Page 4"  Small Abstraction in White, Blue, Yellow and Red
"Page 4"  Small Abstraction in White, Blue, Yellow and Red

"Page 4" Small Abstraction in White, Blue, Yellow and Red

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers of underpainting and glazing, however the mark making was inspired by...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Vinyl, Mixed Media

"Untitled"  Small Abstraction in Pink, Gray, White, Blue, Black and Red

"Untitled" Small Abstraction in Pink, Gray, White, Blue, Black and Red

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers of underpainting and glazing, however the mark making was inspired by...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

"Page 5"   Small Abstraction in Cream, White, Green, Black and Red

"Page 5" Small Abstraction in Cream, White, Green, Black and Red

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers of underpainting and glazing, however the mark making was inspired by...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Vinyl, Mixed Media

"Untitled"  Small Abstraction Black/ White, Pop Sensibility Calligraphic Linear
"Untitled"  Small Abstraction Black/ White, Pop Sensibility Calligraphic Linear

"Untitled" Small Abstraction Black/ White, Pop Sensibility Calligraphic Linear

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers of underpainting and glazing, however the mark making was inspired by...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

"Page 6"    Small Abstraction in White, Black, Pink, Pop Sensibility
"Page 6"    Small Abstraction in White, Black, Pink, Pop Sensibility

"Page 6" Small Abstraction in White, Black, Pink, Pop Sensibility

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers of underpainting and glazing, however the mark making was inspired by...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"One Morning in April"  Large Abstraction, Pop Sensibility, Black, White, Pink
"One Morning in April"  Large Abstraction, Pop Sensibility, Black, White, Pink

"One Morning in April" Large Abstraction, Pop Sensibility, Black, White, Pink

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers of underpainting and glazing, however the mark making was inspired by...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

"Red/Yellow"Large Abstraction, Red, Yellow, Black, Cream, White, Pop Sensibility
"Red/Yellow"Large Abstraction, Red, Yellow, Black, Cream, White, Pop Sensibility

"Red/Yellow"Large Abstraction, Red, Yellow, Black, Cream, White, Pop Sensibility

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers of underpainting and glazing, however the mark making was inspired by...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

"Page 8" Abstract Geometric Oil Painting Calder-esque Playful Grey
"Page 8" Abstract Geometric Oil Painting Calder-esque Playful Grey

"Page 8" Abstract Geometric Oil Painting Calder-esque Playful Grey

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers of underpainting and glazing, however the mark making was inspired by...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Vinyl, Mixed Media

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Rams Heads Parcel Gilt Demilune Regency Console Table
Rams Heads Parcel Gilt Demilune Regency Console Table

Rams Heads Parcel Gilt Demilune Regency Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally offered by John A Colby and Sons, an exclusive Chicago-based fine furniture maker and retailer.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Empire Style Black Leather & Walnut Arm Chair
Empire Style Black Leather & Walnut Arm Chair

Empire Style Black Leather & Walnut Arm Chair

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H 33.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in

Empire Style Black Leather & Walnut Arm Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally sold through John A. Colby and Sons Fine Furniture, the preeminent Chicago fine furniture store of the twentieth century.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Six J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs By John Widdicomb
Six J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs By John Widdicomb

Six J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs By John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb, John Stuart

Located in Chicago, IL

Original striped saffron yellow and olive green silk upholstery. Sold through John A. Colby & Sons, the now-departed high end furniture store that was located on Chicago's Michigan ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Silk, Upholstery

Little Arthur
Little Arthur

Little Arthur

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Provenance: Gage Gallery, Cleveland; John Bower Rhodes (acquired 1928). Impressions of this work are in the permanent collections of the Art Gallery of New South Wales; Baltimore Mu...

Category

1850s Impressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching, Drypoint

Pair of Baker Furniture Mid-Century Twin Headboards
Pair of Baker Furniture Mid-Century Twin Headboards

Pair of Baker Furniture Mid-Century Twin Headboards

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

This pair was sold by high-end Chicago retailer John A Colby & Sons. The original Baker label is present.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Untitled
Untitled

Margo MargolisUntitled, 2015

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H 30 in W 22 in

Untitled

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Other Medium

"Follow: Small Abstraction of Pink, Red, Blue, Yellow, and Teal"
"Follow: Small Abstraction of Pink, Red, Blue, Yellow, and Teal"

"Follow: Small Abstraction of Pink, Red, Blue, Yellow, and Teal"

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

"Follow," Small Abstraction of Pink, Red, Blue, Yellow, and Teal, Colored Pencil and Flashe on Canvas, 14 x 11 Inches This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it i...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Reflection: Large Abstraction of Pink, White, Red, Orange, and Teal"
"Reflection: Large Abstraction of Pink, White, Red, Orange, and Teal"

"Reflection: Large Abstraction of Pink, White, Red, Orange, and Teal"

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

"Reflection," Large Abstraction of Pink, White, Red, Orange, and Teal, Flashe on Canvas, 40 x 32 Inches This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstr...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Afternoon: Small Abstraction with Blue, Pink, Red, Yellow, and Green"
"Afternoon: Small Abstraction with Blue, Pink, Red, Yellow, and Green"

"Afternoon: Small Abstraction with Blue, Pink, Red, Yellow, and Green"

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

"Afternoon," Small Abstraction with Blue, Pink, Red, Yellow, and Green, Flashe on Canvas, 14x11 Inches This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstra...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Perfect Day: Small Abstraction of Green, Yellow, Blue, Red, and Pink"
"Perfect Day: Small Abstraction of Green, Yellow, Blue, Red, and Pink"

"Perfect Day: Small Abstraction of Green, Yellow, Blue, Red, and Pink"

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas

""Remembering Place: Small Abstraction of Blue, Black, Teal, Green, and Red"
""Remembering Place: Small Abstraction of Blue, Black, Teal, Green, and Red"

""Remembering Place: Small Abstraction of Blue, Black, Teal, Green, and Red"

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Part"  Medium Sized Abstraction of Black, Pink, Teal, Read, Gray, and White"
"Part"  Medium Sized Abstraction of Black, Pink, Teal, Read, Gray, and White"

"Part" Medium Sized Abstraction of Black, Pink, Teal, Read, Gray, and White"

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

"Part," Small Abstraction of Black, Pink, Teal, Read, Gray, and White, Colored Pencil and Flashe on Canvas, 40 x 32 Inches This painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

1940s Pair Custom Rosewood & Mahogany End Tables
1940s Pair Custom Rosewood & Mahogany End Tables

1940s Pair Custom Rosewood & Mahogany End Tables

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of 1940s rosewood and mahogany end tables custom built for John A. Colby & Sons, for generations the finest furniture retailer in Chicago.

Category

Vintage 1940s American End Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Mahogany

Michael Taylor For Baker Black Lacquer Two-Tier End Table
Michael Taylor For Baker Black Lacquer Two-Tier End Table

Michael Taylor For Baker Black Lacquer Two-Tier End Table

By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally sold through John A. Colby & Sons, a former Michigan Avenue fine furniture retailer in Chicago IL.

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Materials

Nickel

Four Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Harlequin Back Dining Chairs
Four Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Harlequin Back Dining Chairs

Four Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Harlequin Back Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally sold through John A. Colby & Sons Furniture; a now defunct Chicago IL furniture retailer that was one of the city's finest.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Red, Green, Yellow

Red, Green, Yellow

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed a playful visual ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Vinyl

Contained

Contained

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

January 6, 2017 Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Vinyl

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Ebonized Long Dresser
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Ebonized Long Dresser

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Ebonized Long Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

The dresser was originally purchased from the high-end retailer John Colby & Sons in Chicago. It is in very good condition, with minor wear from age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Style Mahogany and Ebonized Wall Mirror, Circa 1940s
Vintage Regency Style Mahogany and Ebonized Wall Mirror, Circa 1940s

Vintage Regency Style Mahogany and Ebonized Wall Mirror, Circa 1940s

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous framed wall mirror By John A. Colby & Sons USA, Circa 1940s Mahogany, with ebonized trim.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Shinjuku Pleasure District, Tokyo (Japan cityscape)
Shinjuku Pleasure District, Tokyo (Japan cityscape)

Shinjuku Pleasure District, Tokyo (Japan cityscape)

By Yvonne Jacquette

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts, Stanford University, CA; Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, ME; Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City, UT; Hudson River Museum, Yonkers...

Category

1980s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Page 4

Margo MargolisPage 4, 2016

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H 14 in W 11 in

Page 4

By Margo Margolis

Located in Wellesley, MA

Margolis' approach to mark making was inspired years ago by a sabbatical in Rome where her then 10 yr. old son was fascinated by Italian comic books. She developed a playful visual ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Vinyl

Split Gateleg Hand-Painted Dropleaf Wooden Occasional Table Late 17th Century
Split Gateleg Hand-Painted Dropleaf Wooden Occasional Table Late 17th Century

Split Gateleg Hand-Painted Dropleaf Wooden Occasional Table Late 17th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The table has a tag that gives the name of the Chicago store and auction house that sold it: John A Colby and Sons Chicago. It's listed as auction item #28565.

Category

Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Drop-leaf and Pembroke Ta...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid Century MODERN WALNUT Tambour DESK by John Van Koert for Drexel, c. 1960's
Mid Century MODERN WALNUT Tambour DESK by John Van Koert for Drexel, c. 1960's

Mid Century MODERN WALNUT Tambour DESK by John Van Koert for Drexel, c. 1960's

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Colby & Sons, c. 1955. Incredible profile with the legs giving the desk a floating appearance.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

A pair of Heritage 1950's walnut and hickory chests
A pair of Heritage 1950's walnut and hickory chests

A pair of Heritage 1950's walnut and hickory chests

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of 1950's walnut and hickory chests by Heritage for John Colby & Sons

Category

Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Hickory

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