Jetty Homan (Nl. 1912-1996)

The Dutch artist Jetty Homan established herself in her younger years as a ballet dancer. After 1950 she began a career as a largely self-taught sculptor. At first she began working in ceramics and later she focussed primarily on making abstract bronze sculptures.

These sculptures are typical of her interest in an organic movement articulated in form and material. One is mounted to a granite block base and the other on a teak wood base. (Unsigned as was normal for her work). The sculpture on the left is a maquette for a larger work on public display in the Dutch town of Arnhem.

Price: On request

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Butterfly stool

Sori Yanagi (Jap.1915-2011)

Rosewood veneer/plywood with brass fittings

Classic ‘Butterfly’ stool. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko, circa 1970s.

It has production numbers stamped into the underside and the measurements conform to the slightly smaller Japanese scale.

42 x 30.5 x 39cm high.

Price: 1.800 euro

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Root wood /free-form low chair. Circa 1970s.

86.5 x 73 x 41cm high

A unique solid wood low seat (unknown type of wood). Possibly carved from the root or the trunk of a tree.

It has a very attractive, untouched time worn patina. The seat would look good in any modern interior as it is, or with a cushion inside.

Price: 1.880 euro

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