Lots 51 - 60

Lot 51

Lot #51: HOWARD WERNER, PALO VERDE BENCH
Sculpted and polished tree trunk, signed and dated '96 on base; 33 x 23 in.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 700.00 Sold at $650

Lot 52

Lot #52: TOSHIKO TAKAEZU (b. 1922): POT
Clay, with black, tan and gray glaze; 12 in.
Estimate: $ 1200.00 - $ 1800.00 Sold at $1100

Lot 53

Lot #53: TOSHIKO TAKAEZU (b. 1922): "CLOSED FORM" VASE
Glazed stoneware; 24 in. Similar pots were exhibited at the New Jersey State Museum, Trenton 1979.
Estimate: $ 3000.00 - $ 6000.00 Sold at $4500

Lot 53

Lot #53A: TOSHIKO TAKAEZU (b. 1922): BOWL
Clay with tan and gray glaze.
Estimate: $ 1200.00 - $ 1800.00 Sold at $800

Lot 54

Lot #54: RICHARD ETTS: WALL LIGHT
Plaster, impressed with copyright, "1974 Richard Etts," modeled as two hands holding a vase; 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., 7 1/2 in. diam
Estimate: $ 1000.00 - $ 1500.00 Sold at $950

Lot 55

Lot #55: PETER SHIRE (b. 1947): "THESE GUYS TEAPOT - MANY SPOUTS"
Glazed ceramic, signed and dated 2000, L.A., numbered E.P., on base in glaze; 22 1/2 in.
Estimate: $ 600.00 - $ 800.00 Sold at $800

Lot 56

Lot #56: PETER SHIRE (b. 1947): "WEDGIE TEAPOT"
Painted and glazed ceramic, signed and dated 2000 on base; 11 x 15 1/2 in.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 700.00 Sold at $250

Lot 57

Lot #57: PETER SHIRE (b. 1947): "MILK CARTON TEAPOT"
Painted and glazed ceramic, signed and dated 2000 in lower bottom of cartoon; 12 1/2 in.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 700.00 Sold at $250

Lot 58

Lot #58: VIOLA FREY (1933-2004): "MAN IN SUIT"
Painted and glazed ceramic, plate form with figural elements; 26 x 5 3/4 in., unsigned.
Estimate: $ 1500.00 - $ 2500.00 Sold at $2800

Lot 59

Lot #59: PHILIPPE STARCK FOR ALESSI, CHROME-PLATED LEMON SQUEEZER
Together with six other Alessi chrome-plated table articles, including an entree dish, jug, coffee pot, cannister and two trays; largest 11 1/2 in. Provenance: The estate of Phyllis Millstein; all proceeds from the Irving and Phyllis Millstein collection will fund the Irving and Phyllis Millstein Charitable Trust.
Estimate: $ 200.00 - $ 300.00 Sold at $475

Lot 60

Lot #60: 20TH C. CHROME-MOUNTED FAUX IVORY PYRAMID-FORM HUMIDOR
The hinged opening to a enameled interior, the exterior with herringbone surface, on bracket feet; 10 1/2 x 12 1/8 in.
Estimate: $ 200.00 - $ 400.00 Sold at $475