Estate Sale of George Olsson - Linda Shogren Antiques
Feb 28
8:30am to 12pmFeb 27
8:30am to 4:30pmTerms & Conditions

Linda Shogren Antiques
Description & Details
We are so pleased to be able to offer for sale the estate of Mr. George Olsson - who was well known in Montgomery for his art - his contribution to Alabama Shakespeare, Old Cloverdale Playhouse, as well as being a designer of unique and unusual decorative art objects. His home is unique to say the least - a home full of a wide selection of art, wonderful pottery, and an array of beautiful books, mid century furniture, etc.
Just a small listing of items offered include a pair of mid century small loveseats; a pair of walnut china cabinets purchased in Japan in the 1950's; an iron fireplace mantle; several interesting tables - some made with large pots with glass tops; antique brass bed; pair of Japanese "Tansu" chests - dating to 1890-1910; pair mid century tables with marble tops; antique oak humidor cabinet; mid century dresser with matching side table; small oak teacart; set of 4 mid century dining chairs; large collection of art including water colors; oils; woodblocks; by artists Kiyoshi Saito, Russell Everett, Gary Chapman, Greg Brown, Picasso, Mose T, Claude Grosperri, Kaoru Kawano, Kisako Yosheda, to name a few. Pottery includes both signed and unsigned, American Indian, Mexican, Asian; an unusual Walter (Troy, AL) glass figure; a huge soapstone bowl by Russell Everett; Murano art glass - among those being a wonderful glass Murano bull by designer Gino Cenedese; a beautiful dove figure on marble base by Cleo Hartwig, African figures, and masks, an antique iron fence piece suitable for using as a headboard, chandeliers, a Deco lamp, many textiles, set of Minton china, service for 8, decanters, crystal, sterling 4 piece tea set, pair of small sterling candelabra; wonderful books; a wonderful chess set made of ivory, lots of handmade iron decorative pieces; too much to list.
The outbuilding is also packed with books, lighting, pottery, tools, two large rugs, partially completed art projects; framed art, and small pieces of furniture. Also in the garage area is a box of Corning Pyrex Boresilicate Glass Micro Column Condensers with 24/40 standard taper joints. These are listed on the internet for as much as $179.00 each! We have priced the entire box (which consists of approximately 12 - 15 of them for one price. The yard has several unusual iron 'yard art' plus tables of miscellaneous decorative and kitchen items.
This is definitely a sale you do not want to miss! It isn't your usual sale - there is no traditional dining room furniture - no sideboards or bedroom sets - just a sale full of the most unique and unusual items we have encountered in a long time.
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