Frederick James Brown (USA 1945-2012)

Large signed Silkscreen Prints on wove paper. Unframed. 1990. Each approx 115 x 148cm

Rare large signed prints by the American artist Frederick James Brown. This was one of a portfolio of four silkscreen prints depicting clowns (Jules, Mickie, Max & Joey). Each print is signed, titled and dated by the artist.

Frederick James Brown was a New York City and Arizona-based American artist. Drawing from his African-American and Native American ancestry, and breadth of knowledge in art historical tradition, Brown’s work engages with American history and music, the urban fabric, religion, and spirituality.

We have multiple copies of each of these prints available.

Price: 1.800 euro (set of 4) or 500 euro (per individual print)

Italian 1960s sideboard

Giovanni Ausenda (Italy mid-c20th)

model ‘Caleno’ credenza/sideboard ±1960s for Stilwood, Italy.

Rosewood & Mahogany. 213 x 53 x 74cm high.

This Brutalist Italian sideboard with subtle architectural details has a strong classical presence. This is what we would call a sideboard for life! Anchored in the right setting this is a timeless design that can look like it has always been there.

Price: 3.900 euro

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signed art object 1990s

Unknown artist (1990s)

41 x 31 x 62cm high

An unusual large sculpture made out of waxed fiber and composite material. This stylish work is made by a unknown artist in 1993.
Signed JE and dated 93 on the top sphere. Its natural colouring and materials combined with surreal forms make this a real statement piece….for anyone interested in combining it into an experimental interior.

Price: 900 euro

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Pirkka lounge chairs

Ilmari Tapiovaara (Finland 1914-1999)

Pine and lacquered birch wood. Stamped with makers markings.

One has an original De Bijenkorf Amsterdam price tag /label taped to the underside.

Rare pair of ‘Pirkka’ low lounge chairs. Designed in 1955 and unlike other models model was never put back into production. These two are in superb condition – all original. Rare chairs and real collectors pieces.

Price: 5,500 euro (pair)

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wooden carved sculpture

Bertus Hylkema (Nl 1928-2004)

Totemic abstract Sculpture, 1968.

Teak / 82.5cm high

A large carved signed totemic form sculpture. The artist, Bertus Hylkema was born in Luinjeberd in France in 1927. He moved to Amsterdam and worked and taught there and later moved to Amersfoort. The artist died in 2004.

Price: 1,950 euro

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