Perhaps nothing better epitomizes the Art Deco movement than Frankart: lamps, figurines, and other decorative items fashioned after the form of an elegant female nude and accessorized with equally beautiful glass shades and vases. Frankart was mass produced in the 1920s and 1930s out of white lead composition and spray painted a variety of colors. Though such a method of production sounds inauspicious, Frankart remains one of the most sought after artifacts of the Art Deco era, and its collectors are passionate and well informed.
On May 20, 2010, we, the Savo Auctioneers, were fortunate enough to offer ten such heirlooms to our clientele. The collection hailed from a single Lackawanna County estate and consisted of seven pieces of Frankart, a Nuart lamp (a contemporary of Frankart), and two similarly designed but unmarked pieces: a lamp and a mirrored sconce.
Bidding was intense as hopefuls from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania vied for ownership. While many bidders were able to attend the auction, those who couldn’t submitted their bids via absentees and telephones. When all was said and done, the ten-piece collection totaled $14,925.
The individual prices realized are captioned in the photo gallery below.
Photos by Carlo Savo
We are very proud to have been able to offer such a fine selection to an enthusiastic and courteous group of collectors. A sincere thanks to the consignor and to all the bidders who helped make this auction a rousing success.
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