Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, Lounge Chair:
Mid-century Eames lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Charles (USA, 1907-1978) and Ray Eames (USA, 1912-1988) for Herman Miller (USA), with molded 5 layer plywood paneling, rosewood exterior, and black leather upholstery, chair and ottoman marked on underside
height 32 in. x width 32 in. x depth 36 in. / chair
Provenance: Property from a home in San Antonio, Texas
David Adickes, Abstract Trees:
David Pryor Adickes (Texas, 1927-2025), colorful abstract tree or flower forms, oil on wood panel, signed lower right, with DuBose Gallery (Houston, Texas) label on the verso
sight: 48 x 36 in., frame: 49 x 37 in.
Provenance: A gift from the artist, who was close family friends with the present owners; kept in their collection in Blanco, Texas
Gladys Roldán-de-Moras, “Guardians of Tradition”:
Gladys Roldán-de-Moras, “Guardians of Tradition”, oil on Belgian linen
50 x 35.5 in.
Colorful and tender, framed against spectacular architecture. This piece is sure to be an audience favorite.
Born in Monterrey, Mexico, international award-winning artist Gladys Roldán-de-Moras is celebrated for the distinctive style with which she depicts vivid Spanish traditions. Her subjects include gallant Mexican escaramuzas riding sidesaddle in vibrant rodeo-style festivals, romantic Flamenco dancers adorned in exuberant Andalusian dress, and delicately rendered young women captured in intimate, refined poses. Having lived in San Antonio for more than thirty years, she draws deep inspiration from the Spanish heritage passed down by her maternal grandfather—a proud lifelong charro who helped establish charrería as Mexico’s official national sport.
Roldán-de-Moras’s lustrous, dynamic compositions are held in numerous significant private and public collections. Her work has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, Art of the West, Southwest Art, American Western Art Collector, Western Art and Architecture, Architectural Digest (European Edition), among others.
A Master Signature Member of both the American Impressionist Society and American Women Artists, Roldán-de-Moras was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 2023. She is represented by InSight Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Don Oelze, “Watching the Column”:
Don Oelze, “Watching the Column”, oil on linen
40 x 28 in., Framed dimensions: 52 x 40 in.
A perennial favorite at major Western shows, Oelze delivers a masterful narrative set within a compelling landscape. He has a strong track record of achieving impressive auction results.
Born in New Zealand, Don Oelze developed an early fascination with America, especially the culture and history of cowboys and Native peoples. He began drawing Native Americans at a young age and was often reprimanded in school for sketching in class instead of paying attention. When he was eight, his family moved to the United States, and he later completed his education at Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire
In 1992, while living in Seattle, Oelze met Everett, a Native American artist who created traditional Native art and totems. Their time working together inspired Oelze’s first major Native-themed painting and confirmed his passion for depicting Native American subjects. He later spent ten years in Japan, where he refined his skills and produced numerous works in his small Tokyo studio.
In 2004, Oelze and his wife, Utako, returned to the United States and settled in Montana, where he continues to study the landscapes and cultures that inspire his paintings. His work has been featured in exhibitions both nationally and internationally.
Bonnie Marris, “Wolves Being Wolves”:
Bonnie Marris, “Wolves Being Wolves”, oil on linen
36 x 36 in.
One of the quintessential stars of this auction, Bonnie once again delivers a work of strength and beauty that collectors have come to expect. This piece should attract significant attention.
While a student at Michigan State University, Bonnie Marris illustrated several books, including a mammalogy text authored by a leading expert in the field. Her work on that publication drew the attention of noted zoologist George Schaller, who invited her to create artwork for posters supporting his international rare-animal relief initiatives. Marris makes several field trips each year to observe her animal subjects firsthand, and this close study allows her to paint them with confidence and authenticity in their natural environments.
Marris’ work is included in major collections across the country, and she has received numerous awards throughout her career. At the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, she won the Patrons’ Choice Award in 2010 and the People’s Choice Award in 2011. At the Masters of the American West exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, she received the 2012 Patrons’ Choice Award for Social Viewpoints, the Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award, the Ross and Billie McKnight Artists’ Choice Award, and the Marjorie and Frank Sands Patrons’ Choice Award in 2014 for Ice Princess. She was again honored with the Patrons’ Choice Award in 2016 for her painting Trouble.
Marris lives with her husband, Woody, on a farm in Ada, Michigan, where they share their home with two dogs and three horses. She is represented by Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Trailside Galleries in Jackson, Wyoming, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Robert Darling, Bookshelf:
ROBERT DARLING
Bookshelf, 1970s
Stained oak. Studio-made, USA.
63.75″ H x 96″ W x 17.75″ D
Very good condition. Occasional finish unevenness or oxidation throughout. Scattered surface abrasions.
William C. Leete, Rare ‘Sleigh’ Hammock Chair:
WILLIAM C. LEETE
‘Sleigh’ hammock chair, 1970s
Red oak, nylon cording. Studio-made, USA.
37.5″ H x 28″ W x 77″ D
Literature: Dona Z. Meilach, Creating Modern Furniture – Trends, Techniques, Appreciation, 1981, pp. 176-177
Overall very good condition. Occasional minor surface wear but all joins and stretchers are sturdy and the chair is structurally-sound. Newer cording in excellent condition.
Ubunji Kidokoro, Lounge Chair:
UBUNJI KIDOKORO
Lounge chair, ca. 1938
Bamboo, brass. Produced by Mitsukoshi Ltd., Japan.
Manufacturer’s mark to the back.
29.25″ H x 25.25″ W x 26.5″ W
Seat height: 14″
Overall very good condition. Occasional light surface wear. Two bamboo strips at the front of the seat have long slender chips along the edges and another has a repaired break. Brass with moderate oxidation.
Pierre Jeanneret, File Rack:
PIERRE JEANNERET
File rack, from the Administration Buildings at Chandigarh, ca. 1957
Teak. Produced in France / India for Punjab University, Chandigarh, India.
Stencilled marking along edge.
32.5″ H x 49.5″ W x 14″ D
Evelyn Ackerman, Rare ‘Bottles’ Mosaic Panel:
EVELYN ACKERMAN
Rare ‘Bottles’ mosaic panel, ca. 1958
Glass tiles on Masonite, wood. Studio-made for ERA Industries, USA.
12.75″ H x 36.25″ W x 1″ D
Very good condition. Mosaic with no missing pieces. Stained wood frame with moderate scratches and scuffing.
