Lot Essay
Compare the Harriet N. Smith Collection, Christie's, New York, 1 October 2004, lot 201 for a similar crimped rose weight.
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BOTH SIGNED ON THE UNDERSIDE WITH A 'K' CANE, ENCLOSED BY SIX VERMILLION HEARTS, 20TH CENTURY
Details
TWO CHARLES KAZIUN PEDESTAL WEIGHTS
Both signed on the underside with a 'K' cane, enclosed by six vermillion hearts, 20th century
Of typical form, the first set with a single tulip blossom composed of six overlapping shaded purple petals about a central yellow pistil surrounded by black anther and stamen, resting on three leaves; the second a red rose composed of fourteen recessed petals cupped by four green leaves; together with an Orient & Flume crimped peace rose pedestal weight, circa 1994, inscribed Sillars Orient & Flume S1594nl #16/100; and a magnum Millville-type water lily weight
2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.) diameter, 2¾ in. (7 cm.) high; 2¼ in. (5.8 cm.) diameter, 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm.) high; 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) diameter, 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm.) high; 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) diameter, 2¼ in. (5.4 cm.) high, respectively (4)
Both signed on the underside with a 'K' cane, enclosed by six vermillion hearts, 20th century
Of typical form, the first set with a single tulip blossom composed of six overlapping shaded purple petals about a central yellow pistil surrounded by black anther and stamen, resting on three leaves; the second a red rose composed of fourteen recessed petals cupped by four green leaves; together with an Orient & Flume crimped peace rose pedestal weight, circa 1994, inscribed Sillars Orient & Flume S1594nl #16/100; and a magnum Millville-type water lily weight
2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.) diameter, 2¾ in. (7 cm.) high; 2¼ in. (5.8 cm.) diameter, 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm.) high; 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) diameter, 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm.) high; 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) diameter, 2¼ in. (5.4 cm.) high, respectively (4)
Provenance
The Louise Kaziun Collection (the crimped rose weight)
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.