MICHAEL THOMAS

Friday, November 30, 2012

"Henredon" Nesting Tables

Classic to a tee. This set of three mahogany nesting tables was made by Henredon and each table has a tooled and gold embossed leather top. The leather is in exceptional condition as are the mahogany frames. The largest table is 24" l., 18" w., 24" h. American, c.1954 SOLD

"McGuire" Wheat Sheaf Table

This beautiful table by McGuire is made of rattan which has been cinched and shaped into a sheaf of wheat. It has it's original glass top, but it would also work well with a larger piece of glass. 24" w. 17" h. American, c. 1970 SOLD

"Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff" Pair of Barrel-Back Chairs

Lawrence Peabody (1924-2002) was a noted architect, interior designer and furniture designer who trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen after serving in the Navy in W.W. II. Every decision he made was in the name of art, even his decision to serve in the Navy during the War. According to his daughter "He chose the Navy because he liked the uniforms. He loved those bellbottom trousers." She went on to remark "I really think his mission in life was to beautify everything."

This beautiful pair of cotton velvet barrel-back club chairs was designed by Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Furniture of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The chairs retain their original bright yellow, gold and cream patterned upholstery which is in excellent vintage condition. The chairs have smart modern oak bases and are on casters. American, c.1950's SOLD

Pair of Bronze Marly Horses (after Guillaume Coustou)

This impressive pair of Marly Horses are old and very large casts of the Horses of Marly, originally scuplted by Antoine Coysevox and inspired by the statues of Fame and Mercury. The original horses were commissioned by Louis xiv from Coysevox for the horse pond at Marly. In 1739, Louis xv commissioned two groups from Guillaume Coustou (Coysevox's nephew) for the Chateau de Marly. This pair of bronzes (after Coustou 1677-1746) have their original and undisturbed patina. Each base has the cast signature "Coustou". They are a truly grand and commanding pair of bronzes. Each sculpture measures 30" h., 26" l., 13" w. French, late 19th c. SOLD

Rococo Mirror

Magnificent and massive, this very ornate gilded mirror is decorated with shell, acanthus and floral motifs and has a rich warm patina. The thick bevelled glass is original. 52" l., 38" w. French, 19th c. SOLD

Pair of "Henredon" Chests

From their "Artefacts" collection, this handsome pair of Asian modern chests was made by Henredon. Each chest has two doors with great looking brass hardware which open to one drawer and one adjustable shelf. Single chests measure 39" l., 18" w., 31 1/2" h. American, c. 1970 SOLD

Monday, November 26, 2012

Urn Lamp

Classic ceramic urn shaped lamp with a silver metallic glaze and black fabric shade. New. 21" h., 14" w. with shade. SOLD

Olexander Wlasenko; "Record Player"

This phenomenal new work by Olexander was inspired by the 1962 Truffaut film "Antoine et Colette". "Antoine et Colette" is the second of five films by Truffaut that follow the character Antoine Doinel from boyhood to adulthood. Antoine, who is played by the French actor Jean-Pierre Leaud, made his screen debut in the 1959 Truffaut film "400 Blows" (also captured by Olexander in an earlier work). In "Antoine et Colette" Antoine is a solitary seventeen year old who works in a record factory manufacturing LPs. He spends most of his time listening to classical music and opera in his one room apartment. He falls in love with the beautiful Colette, but unfortunately for poor Antoine the love is unrequited.

"Record Player" by Olexander Wlasenko

Jean-Pierre Leaud in another scene from "Antoine et Colette"

In the moment from the film captured by Olexander, Antoine is shown playing records in his room. He is pensive and melancholy as he spins a record that reminds him of his love. Charcoal on paper 78" l., 46" h. framed. Canadian, 2012 SOLD

Welcome!

Michael Thomas is very pleased to welcome Marilyn Moore. Marilyn joins us with an extensive background in both design and antiques. In addition she literally brings a world of experience, both personally and professionally, to us which includes considerable travel, lots of varied interests and a significant career in the health care world. While she will no longer be able to prescribe anything for what ails you, she will certainly be more than able to help prescribe just the right fix for your home.