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  • Grueby Pottery Architectural Tile
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1

    Grueby Pottery Architectural Tile

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Grueby Leaf and Vine Tile Wall Plaque
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 2

    Grueby Leaf and Vine Tile Wall Plaque

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Arts and Crafts Grueby Architectural Tile Wall Plaque
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 3

    Arts and Crafts Grueby Architectural Tile Wall Plaque

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Arts and Crafts Grueby Architectural Tile Wall Plaque
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 4

    Arts and Crafts Grueby Architectural Tile Wall Plaque

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Russell Crook Viking Ship Architectural Tile
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 5

    Russell Crook Viking Ship Architectural Tile

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Arts and Crafts Scenic Architectural Tile Frieze Possibly Paul Revere Pottery
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 6

    Arts and Crafts Scenic Architectural Tile Frieze Possib...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Moravian Pottery & Tile Works Architectural Plaque
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Lot 7

    Moravian Pottery & Tile Works Architectural Plaque

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
  • Two Possibly Chelsea Keramic Art Works Art Pottery Tiles
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 8

    Two Possibly Chelsea Keramic Art Works Art Pottery Tile...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Chelsea Keramic Art Works Oval Faun Tile
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 9

    Chelsea Keramic Art Works Oval Faun Tile

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Saturday Evening Girls Pottery Trivet
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 10

    Saturday Evening Girls Pottery Trivet

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Two Rare Boston Terra Cotta Co. Tiles
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 11

    Two Rare Boston Terra Cotta Co. Tiles

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Perth Amboy Terra Cotta Co. Figure
    Estimate
    $200 - $225
    Lot 11A

    Perth Amboy Terra Cotta Co. Figure

    Est.
    $200 - $225
  • Two Chelsea Keramic Pottery Landscape Tiles
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 11B

    Two Chelsea Keramic Pottery Landscape Tiles

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Five Saturday Evening Girls Pottery Plates
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 12

    Five Saturday Evening Girls Pottery Plates

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Seven Saturday Evening Girls Pottery Items
    Estimate
    $550 - $700
    Lot 13

    Seven Saturday Evening Girls Pottery Items

    Est.
    $550 - $700
  • Four Decorated Saturday Evening Girls Pottery Plates
    Estimate
    $550 - $750
    Lot 14

    Four Decorated Saturday Evening Girls Pottery Plates

    Est.
    $550 - $750
  • Five Saturday Evening Girls Decorated Plates
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 15

    Five Saturday Evening Girls Decorated Plates

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Saturday Evening Girls Swan Plate
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 16

    Saturday Evening Girls Swan Plate

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Gustav Stickley Dining Table and Five Chairs
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 17

    Gustav Stickley Dining Table and Five Chairs

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Gustav Stickley Armchair
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 17A

    Gustav Stickley Armchair

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Saturday Evening Girls Decorated Pottery Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $350
    Lot 18

    Saturday Evening Girls Decorated Pottery Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $350
  • Arts and Crafts Durant Kilns Bowl
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 19

    Arts and Crafts Durant Kilns Bowl

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • L. & J.G. Stickley Round Table
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 19A

    L. & J.G. Stickley Round Table

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Two Tall Clewell Pottery Vases
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 20

    Two Tall Clewell Pottery Vases

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Six Clewell Pottery Vases
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 21

    Six Clewell Pottery Vases

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    $300 - $500
  • Tall Clewell Pottery Vase
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 22

    Tall Clewell Pottery Vase

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    $200 - $400
  • Clewell Pottery Vase
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 23

    Clewell Pottery Vase

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Large Clewell Pottery Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 24

    Large Clewell Pottery Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • William J. Walley Arts and Crafts Vase
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 25

    William J. Walley Arts and Crafts Vase

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Walter Moorcroft Pottery Poppy Vase
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 26

    Walter Moorcroft Pottery Poppy Vase

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Moorcroft Pottery Pomegranate Vase
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 27

    Moorcroft Pottery Pomegranate Vase

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Bradley and Hubbard Table Lamp
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 28

    Bradley and Hubbard Table Lamp

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Pierrefronds Crystalline Glazed Pottery Vase
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 29

    Pierrefronds Crystalline Glazed Pottery Vase

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Ed Dier Rookwood Pottery Scenic Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 30

    Ed Dier Rookwood Pottery Scenic Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two Rookwood Pottery Vases
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 31

    Two Rookwood Pottery Vases

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Rookwood Pottery Vase
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 32

    Rookwood Pottery Vase

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Sara Sax Rookwood Pottery Vase
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 33

    Sara Sax Rookwood Pottery Vase

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Two Stickley Inlaid Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 34

    Two Stickley Inlaid Dining Chairs

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Limbert Arts and Crafts Desk
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 35

    Limbert Arts and Crafts Desk

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Quaint Arts and Crafts Single-drawer Desk
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 36

    Quaint Arts and Crafts Single-drawer Desk

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Handel Floor Lamp
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 37

    Handel Floor Lamp

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Six Roycroft Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 38

    Six Roycroft Dining Chairs

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Marblehead Pottery Decorated Bowl
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 39

    Marblehead Pottery Decorated Bowl

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Marblehead Pottery Vase
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 40

    Marblehead Pottery Vase

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Murrie Bennett Jugendstil Brooch
    Estimate
    $250 - $300
    Lot 41

    Murrie Bennett Jugendstil Brooch

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • Theodor Farnher Jugendstil Brooch
    Estimate
    $300 - $350
    Lot 42

    Theodor Farnher Jugendstil Brooch

    Est.
    $300 - $350
  • German Jugenstil Martin Mayer Brooch
    Estimate
    $300 - $350
    Lot 43

    German Jugenstil Martin Mayer Brooch

    Est.
    $300 - $350
  • Valerie Wieselthier Wiener Werkstätte Keramik Centerpiece
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 44

    Valerie Wieselthier Wiener Werkstätte Keramik Centerpie...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500

Auction Description

20th Century Design by Bonhams Skinner

The August 24th auction features an impressive collection of 20th Century Design, showcasing fine examples of art glass, furniture, and metalwork. Highlights include pottery by Brother Thomas Bezanson, pieces from the collection of Nobel Prize-winning biochemist George Wald, Pablo Picasso ceramics, an original Jean-Michel Frank armchair, and a rare sculpture by Ursula von Rydingsvard.

Preview Times
Tuesday, August 22, 12PM – 5PM
Wednesday, August 23, 12PM – 8PM
Thursday, August 24, 9AM – 11AM

Contact Us
508-970-3253
20thcentury@skinnerinc.com

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Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+16173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

Shipping Info

Please visit http://www.skinnerinc.com/services/payment-and-shipping/ for information regarding the collection of items purchased at auction. 

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014