Property from a Berkshires, Massachusetts, Collector
American, 1898-1976
Lamp, circa 1940
Sheet metal, wood, wire, paint, electric light bulb and wiring
71 1/2 x 25 1/4 x 25 inches (181.6 x 64.1 x 63.5 cm)
Provenance:
Gift of the artist to A. Sterling and Nanette Calder, Richmond, Massachusetts
Alfreda Joslin, West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Private collection, Huntington, Massachusetts (William Frederickson)
Private collection, Massachusetts, acquired from the above in 1975
This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A30839.
Sold for $76,700
Estimated at $50,000 - $70,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Property from a Berkshires, Massachusetts, Collector
American, 1898-1976
Lamp, circa 1940
Sheet metal, wood, wire, paint, electric light bulb and wiring
71 1/2 x 25 1/4 x 25 inches (181.6 x 64.1 x 63.5 cm)
Provenance:
Gift of the artist to A. Sterling and Nanette Calder, Richmond, Massachusetts
Alfreda Joslin, West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Private collection, Huntington, Massachusetts (William Frederickson)
Private collection, Massachusetts, acquired from the above in 1975
This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A30839.
The shade appears slightly out of round and there are small to medium sized dents. There are remnants of old adhesive just above where the shade meets the posts. The light-grey painted post has some scratching ot the surface. The unfinished base is darkened with age, has edge wear and paint remnants. Overall the piece shows patina and wear commensurate with age. No apparent replacements or repairs.
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Auction: DOYLE+Design, Featuring the Collection of Whitney Robinson & Marc Karimzadeh, Jun 9, 2026
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's highly-anticipated Doyle+Design auction on June 9, 2026 saw competitive bidding drive outstanding results and a sale total that surpassed expectations. This popular sale category showcases a wide range of Modern and Contemporary furniture, art and design by prominent designers, makers and artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Tiffany Studios "Floral Bouquet" Chandelier
Highlighting the auction was a Tiffany Studios bronze and leaded glass "Floral Bouquet" chandelier, circa 1910, that more than doubled its $50,000-70,000 estimate, achieving an impressive $171,950 amid heavy telephone bidding. Property from a New Jersey Private Collection, the cone-shaped chandelier featured a continuous floral motif transitioning from lighter-toned blossoms on one side to richer, darker flowers on the other. This tonal gradation created a dynamic visual effect, animating the surface as the fixture is viewed from different angles.
Alexander Calder Lamp
From a Berkshires, Massachusetts, Collector came a rare circa 1940 Lamp by Alexander Calder that realized $76,700, surpassing its $50,000–70,000 estimate. Rather than concealing its construction, the lamp openly reveals its mechanics in a striking modernist form, blurring the boundaries between sculpture and utility. A rare example from Calder’s small body of functional household objects, the work reflects the artist’s engineering background and enduring fascination with structure, balance and the expressive possibilities of industrial materials.
The Collection of Whitney Robinson & Marc Karimzadeh
A special section of the sale showcased a second offering of stylish furniture, design and art from The Collection of Whitney Robinson & Marc Karimzadeh. In 2023, Doyle presented the first offering from the collection of former design editor and real estate developer and global brand consultant Whitney Robinson and CFDA Editorial and Communications Director Marc Karimzadeh.
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