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A Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern "Zodiac" Floor Lamp designed by, Angelo Lelii and produced by, Arredoluce in the 1970s. This lamp is referred to as model 14102 in the catalogue and...

A scarce and rare Vintage American Mid Century Modern Pair of Ice Block bookends by, Curtis Jere. One bookend is decorated with a steel plated ice tong set onto the glass ice cube an...

A very scarce and rare American Late 19th Century Sterling Silver & Mixed-Metals “Japanese Style” Creamer made by, Tiffany & Co. and designed by, Edward C. Moore. One side of the cr...

An Italian Mid Century Modern Art Glass Murano Sommerso decorated jewelry casket trinket box by, Mandruzzato. This unique box is faceted on. the lid and has boulbous body that is cas...

An Italian Mid Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Murano jewelry casket trinket box by, Mandruzzato. The box is cased in heavy clear glass with blue/yell...

A Mid 20th Century Monumental and Extremely Rare Vintage "Equestrian Boot" Umbrella Holder by, Italian Luxury Brand Gucci. The boot is decorated with Gucci's classic interlocking g's on canvas and further with leather accents, laces front buckle and and finishing with a bras spur. The umbrella stand retains its all original brass liner. There are very few of these examples in existence as these were solely produced for a few of the Flagship Gucci Stores and were not never released nor produced for the retail market making this an extremely rare piece of authentic vintage Gucci.  circa 1970s. Signature: The boot is signed on the leather strap "Gucci Italy" Measurements:  height: 25.25 in x width: 18 in. x depth: 18 in. Condition: The umbrella stand is in very good condition. Showing no major damage to it. There is some scuffing to the leather on the heel where the spur is located. Some staining to the front of the boot but really adds to the charm of the natural patina from age. The leather is sound throughout as well as the canvas which has minimal glue staining at the seams. The spur is intact and spins freely. The original brass liner is in good condition with some denting from use. It is free from repairs and is in its original condition. References: For a similar and smaller example see: Sotheby's New York - Important 20th Century Design - June 8th, 2005 - lot 12 Notes: Gucci Museo in Florence, Italy currently does not have this example in their collection. The Gucci Equestrian Boot Umbrella Holder was exclusively made for GUCCI retail stores only and were never made for the retail market. This is the second example we have owned and can and very few of these ever make it to market. Biography: Inspired by his experience as a porter at The Savoy hotel in London, Guccio Gucci established his eponymous artisanal luggage atelier in 1921 on Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence. His vision combined exceptional Tuscan materials and craftsmanship with the elegant English aesthetic. These early years established the brand's origins in the world of travel and exploration, which have remained intrinsically linked to Gucci's heritage. The late 1930s saw the introduction of canvas into the offering to provide enhanced durability. The Diamante fabric emerged and became one of the first distinctive elements of the House with its emblematic diamond motif. This was a precursor of the GG monogram canvas still featured today on a selection of bags. A need for creativity and resourcefulness in the 1940s led to the development of enduring House codes. Amid Italy’s post-war era when traditional raw materials were in short supply, a visionary Guccio Gucci turned to the lightweight and durable bamboo in 1947. Through innovative craft techniques, Guccio and his Florentine artisans created the Bamboo bag, the predecessor to the House’s iconic Bamboo 1947 handbag. 1953 was a pivotal year for the House, marking Gucci’s expansion outside of Italy with its first store in New York City. This was also when it introduced footwear, most notably the Horsebit 1953 loafer defined by an equestrian accoutrement that Gucci began using earlier in the decade to evoke the life and style that surrounded horseback riding. The emblem was continuously reinterpreted, with the Horsebit 1955 bag referring to the year its specific version of the hardware appeared in Gucci's collections. Back in Florence in 1953, the House purchased the historic Palazzo Settimanni as the site for its growing artisanal production in the heart of the city. As Gucci continued to grow rapidly, the brand's influence spread to an international clientele of jet setters, Hollywood stars, dignitaries, and socialites. Signature products and prints emerging during this period included the predecessor to the Jackie 1961 bag...

An iconic and rare Italian Mid-Century Modern art glass "Pulcino" bird designed by, Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi. The pulcino is on raised copper feet and decorated with ap...

An American Studio Craft woven glass handkerchief sculptural form by, Carole Perry made up of thousands of woven individual glass threads of varying color...

An extremely rare French Art Deco enameled laid on copper and wrought iron decorated vase by, Camille Fauré. The vase is decorated with an enameled geometric design in colors of blue, black, and white further set into a decorated hand forged wrought iron mount. The vase is signed "C.FAURÉ.LIMOGES". - circa 1940s' Measurements: height: 13.5 in. x width: 5 in. x diameter: 5.25 in. Biography: Camille Faurè produced designs for Limoges, long famed for its enamels Born in Perigueux in 1872, he spent a long apprenticeship before setting up his own workshop at Limoges, where he worked for over fifty years. Fauré became Limoges most famous and talented enamel artist. He exhibited in the 1925 International Exhibition in Paris that gave name to Art Deco. His early work, like his Post World War II designs, involved large floral patterns, often in rich colors keeping in line with the Art Nouveau movement. He exhibited through his Paris shop...

An American Art Nouveau gilt bronze and mosaic inlaid TIffany Favrile "Swirl Paperweight" by, Tiffany Studios decorated with an organic swirl pattern...

An Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau cast and gilt bronze Cigar Cutter by, Tiffany Studios decorated in an aztec like pattern and finished in its original gold doré finish. The...

A whimsical 21st Century Modern Sculpture "Pothole Pistol" by, iron forger Andrew T. Crawford (American, b.1970) of a recycled cast iron manhole cover which was cut and forged into a...

A French Pate De Verre Sculpture "L'Oeil de Pâques" (The Easter Eye). by, Daum and designed by, Salvador Dali of cobalt blue eggs some melting and one with a glass eye. The sculpture...

A rare American Modern cast and hot sculpted glass “Cityscape” sculpture by, Cuban born glass artist José Chardiet decorated as a three dimensional building finished in colors of blu...

Pair of Murano Italian Mid Century Modern Art Glass Obelisks each decorated with clear lattice/spiral decoration cased in heavy clear glass further decorated gold speckled and scallo...

An Italian Mid Century Modern Murano clear art glass "Sommerso" jewelry square casket trinket box fitted with gold plated brass fittings. The brass is signed. "G.S.E. ottone galvan...

An Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Hour Glass Sand Timer handblown in Murano Italy with a clear and amber coloration with gold colored sand. Th...

A Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian art glass bookends each decorated with Millefiori decoration of white flora and green leaf & vine cased in heavy clear glass in the form of booke...

A Pair of Mid Century Modern cast iron "A-Z" Iron Bookends finished in original gilt finish. They are each signed "@ C Jere 1970" They are In great vintage condition with some loss o...

An American Contemporary 21st Century blown art glass sculpture titled "Blue Drooper" part of the "Little Monsters" by, Austin Stern handblown blue and ye...

A Late 20th century American studio craft carved wood and brass menorah by, Charles B. Cobb decorated with nine brass sleeves set into the carved organic wood formed menorah. The men...

A Late 20th century American studio craft carved wood entry hall bench carved in oak in a very biomorphic and organic form. The bench was made in the ...

An Italian Murano Mid-Century Modern Sommerso bottle by, Seguso Vetri d'Arte blown in the Sommerso technique with pink, red coloration cased in clear blown glass bottle with matching...

Very Cool and Comfortable Italian Mid Century Modern leather upholstered "Soriana" suite by, Tobia & Afra Scarpa designed for Cassina. The suite is made up of one settee, two lounge ...