Auction: 11:00 AM Central Time,Thursday April 30

Our Specialists picked their favorite items from our upcoming April 30 Early 20th Century Design Signature® Auction.
| Samantha's Picks Samantha Robinson | Vice President, Design, Chicago
Tiffany Studios Rare Paperweight Vase, circa 1900
This rare and important Tiffany Studios paperweight vase features an extremely rare decoration with scattered millefiori above swirls of burnt orange and chartreuse. The interior is fumed with metallic champagne gold, an integral part of the decoration. The underside reveals a factory blown aperture, an original feature of the piece rather than a later intervention. It comes fresh to market from an important private New York collection, where it has resided for decades.
Liberty & Co. Cymric Bowl, 1902
This Liberty & Co. Cymric bowl, dating to 1902, exemplifies the refined artistry and technical ambition of the firm's celebrated metalwork line, often associated with designer Archibald Knox. Crafted in silver and enriched with plique-à-jour enamel, the piece achieves a remarkable effect of translucency, allowing light to pass through its delicately framed cells like miniature stained glass. The restrained, elegantly proportioned form reflects the Cymric line's synthesis of Arts and Crafts ideals with emerging Art Nouveau sensibilities, privileging clarity of design and exceptional workmanship.
| Nick's Picks Nick Dawes | Vice President, Special Collections, New York
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth The Vine, 1921, cast by 1966
I have adored this bronze ever since I first saw her in 1980 at an auction I directed in New York. During the preview an elderly lady came in to view and introduced herself as Desha Delteil....the ballet dancer who had modelled for Harriet Frishmuth eighty years earlier. Desha had changed, and died shortly after that visit, but the bronze made her immortal. I visit her in large scale at the Metropolitan Museum whenever I can to pay my respects.
René Lalique Papillons Coffret, circa 1914
Rene Lalique was still catering to his jewelry clients when this exquisite object was designed. It can be categorized as 'Lalique Glass' but is essentially an 'objet vertu', crafted to precision in a combination of exotic wood and cast glass panels, brought to life in light by subtle use of reflecting foil and sepia patina. This object is worthy of any museum collection.
Louis Majorelle Épis de Blé Buffet, circa 1910
This charming and highly practical piece of furniture almost makes me want to buy a small house in the French countryside just to have the perfect place for it....and if you have that place, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Louis Majorelle and his fellow members of the 'Nancy School' selected flora and fauna from their gardens as inspiration and created a uniquely warm and lovable provincial style of furniture, made to the standards set by their ancestors in the 18th century.
| Christianne's Picks Christianne Teague | Consignment Director, Design & Decorative Arts, Beverly Hills
Josef Hoffmann Sitzmaschine Chair, Model 670, designed 1905
This is a work near and dear to my heart - I spent some time in Austria in my early twenties, and being immersed in the creations of Vienna Secession are what convinced me to study art history, and later on, design. The Hoffmann Sitzmaschine reclining armchair is a beautiful balance of function and form in the way only Hoffmann could accomplish. The result is one of the most iconic and enduring designs of the 20th century, and this is a rare opportunity to have one of your own.
Steuben Glassworks Hunting Scene Vase, circa 1925
This extremely rare example of Carder-era Steuben combines several important techniques: acid etching and cluthra glass in the fabulous color combination of green and rose. The hunting scene of two gazelles leaping away from the pursuant archer against a highly stylized landscape is classic Art Deco. The rarity and craftsmanship of this work make it a compelling acquisition for Steuben collectors or Art Deco enthusiasts.
| Elinor's Pick Elinor Chalmers | Cataloguer, Decorative Arts, Dallas
Daum Frères Miniature Rain Vase, circa 1900
A compact example of Daum Frères craftsmanship, this Rain vase features layered acid-etching with light enamel accents to produce a tonal landscape motif. The vase is a masterful example of Art Nouveau glass, distilling atmosphere and movement into an intimate, highly collectible form. Its scale allows for close appreciation of the surface work, while the balanced decoration reflects a controlled and cohesive design.
| Ben's Pick Ben Windsor | Cataloguer, Decorative Arts, Dallas
Gallé Sweet Williams Vase, circa 1900
I love how this vase stands apart from other Gallé examples in the sale, particularly in its unusually soft palette of pastel pinks and purples and its use of clear glass. Rather than the deeper, more typical tones often seen, these lighter hues feel airy and luminous. It's a quieter, more delicate expression of Gallé's artistry.
Browse and bid on these and other exceptional pieces in our April 30 Early 20th Century Design Signature® Auctions. Sincerely,
|  | Samantha Robinson Vice President, Design, Chicago SamanthaR@HA.com (312) 260-7233
|  | Nicholas Dawes Senior Vice President, Special Collections, New York NickD@HA.com (212) 486-3512
|  | Christianne Teague Consignment Director, Design & Decorative Arts, Beverly Hills ChristianneT@HA.com (214) 409-1932
|  | Elinor Chalmers Cataloguer, Decorative Arts, Dallas ElinorC@HA.com (214) 409-1276
|  | Ben Windsor Cataloguer, Decorative Arts, Dallas BenW@HA.com (214) 409-1142