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Press ReleaseSep 20, 2014Kamelot Auction House begins the fall 2014 auction season with their annual Twentieth Century Furniture and Design sale slated for Saturday, September 20th in Philadelphia. The sale will showcase modernism from a range of periods and movements represented in over 700 lots of high quality furnishings and décor. Kamelot has established a strong presence in the auction market as an authority and source for Maison Jansen furniture and objets d’art. One of the twentieth century’s most influential decorating houses, Maison Jansen has been a trendsetting name in interior design since 1880. The aesthetic expands from period reinterpretations to sleek contemporary furniture, fusing traditional design with modern elements. Jansen designs have become very desirable for decorators and collectors across the globe. Kamelot’s sale features an elegant selection from the renowned French decorator to include lighting, mirrors, seating, tables, desks, cabinets, and other furnishings. A fine circa 1940 Maison Jansen set of twelve leather Louis XVI style carved and painted dining chairs having tailored backs and seats trimmed by nail heads includes 2 armchairs and 10 side chairs and is presented with an estimate of $5,000-$7,000 (lot 304). Another notable set is lot 319, a set of six carved and gilt wood chairs attributed to Jansen having draped carved back framed by fluted columns over cushion seats estimated at $1,500-$3,000, as well lot 315, a set of eight Louis XVI style painted Jansen dining chairs circa 1940 estimated at $2,500-$ 4,000. A fine and interesting pair of Maison Jansen attributed eglomise lucite sconces having painted back plates supporting two arms circa 1940 would make a lavish addition to any interior (lot 280, $1,000-$1,500), as would lot 356, a rare matched pair of bronze Jansen coffee tables having X-form frame supporting a glass top circa 1940 ($1,200-$1,800).
A selection of more than 60 period Art Deco offerings is highlighted by a three part Art Deco mahogany and marble sideboard circa 1930, $1,500-$2,500 (lot 215), having two double door cabinets flanked by a center revolving bar section with inset lucite strips that are back lit (lot 215). A Chrome Art Deco king size bed circa 1930, estimated at $800-$1,200, features an Egyptian Revival cartouche flanked by floral insets and vertical stiles (lot 200); while a set of eight Art Deco dining chairs having shaped backs and upholstered seats supported on sabre legs circa 1940 is estimate at $1,000-$ 1,500 (lot 236).
A substantial portion of the Kamelot’s Twentieth Century sale hails from the mid-century movement. Prominent artisans are abundantly represented with pieces seen from masters such as Herman Miller, Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner and Willy Rizzo among many others. Likely to pique strong interest is lot 446, a very good pair of Aldo Tura goatskin dressing cabinets circa 1960 having bronze cornice over three bronze trimmed doors flanked by corner columns and raised on turned bronze legs, estimated at $3,000-$5,000. Another top contender for design enthusiasts is lot 485 a, very good Frederico Armijo signed carved pine snail table having round glass top circa 1970 ($1,500-$2,500) as well as lot 515, an Ernest Trova attributed cast iron figural sculpture having a border ring with four figural mounts, all raised on marble base, estimated at $2,000-$4,000. Scandinavian furnishings from the mid-century are recognizable for their simple, elegant, and airy forms. Many fine examples are available in the action, such as a pair of Hans Wegner attributed armchairs having wishbone backs and upholstered seats supported on turned legs circa 1960 (Lot 375, $600-$900), a large pair of mid-century modern oak and leather club chairs in the manner of Finn Juhl circa 1960 (Lot 534, $1,200-$ 1,800), and a set of six Danish oak and leather dining room chairs circa 1960 (lot 368, $1,000-$ 1,500).
The auction will begin at 10AM on Saturday, September 20 and doors will open at 9AM on the auction day. Kamelot’s gallery will be open to the public for preview September 17-19, from 10AM until 5PM each day. To view the complete catalogue on line, or for more information visit www.kamelotauctions.com or call 215-438-6990.
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