27 of the coolest pieces from this weekend’s Art Deco Noritake auction
27 of the coolest pieces from this weekend’s Art Deco Noritake auction
On June 1 (today) and Saturday June 2, the A.H. Wilkens auction house in Moss Park will be auctioning off one of the largest collections of Art Deco Noritake in Toronto. Influenced by the Art Deco movement in France, the Noritake factory in Japan began producing porcelain in the late 19th century, inspired by graphic artist Homer Conant. An essential boudoir staple for ladies, pieces were hand-moulded and painted with a high-lustre glaze that added a colourful and feminine touch to rooms. Because the pieces were made to be used and were quite fragile to begin with, few have survived.
Click here to see 27 of the coolest Art Deco Noritake pieces »
The auction will carry the coveted collection of the late Marilyn Derrin who passionately scoured antique shows, auctions and markets across the city and beyond for over 30 years. It includes over a thousand exceptionally well-maintained pieces, like figural dresser jars, portrait plates, powder jars, cigarette boxes, condiment sets and hollowware. Some extremely rare pieces include the Maiden dresser jar (1105) and The Girl in the Red Dress (1158) which are European-influenced figures. Big-time collectors, queens of antiquing and ladies looking to add a feminine touch to their home are expected to come out.
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- Details: each has a matte yellow background with a Betty Boop-style figure inside a purple flower. The set includes two jars and a tray <br /> Estimated value: $1,000-$1,500<br /> Starting bid: $500 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Three-piece Noritake dresser set
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: the collection is green in pattern with an orange centre, and decorative flowers and butterflies create a stained glass effect. Also included is a tray with ram’s head handles <br /> Estimated value: $400-$600<br /> Starting bid: $200 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Seven-piece Noritake cake set
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Six salt and pepper shaker heads on a matching tray in blue and pink lustre <br /> Estimated value: $400-$600<br /> Starting bid: $200 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake seven-piece shaker set
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a yellow and blue lustre dish with a seated hobo <br /> Estimated value: $700-$900<br /> Starting bid: $350 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake figural trinket dish
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a girl in a pink dress with painted cherry blossoms is holding a bouquet of flowers. The lamp base is an extension of her skirt <br /> Estimated value: $2,500-$3,500<br /> Starting bid: $1,250 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Rare Noritake figural nightlight
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: flapper busts in patterned dresses wearing hair pieces <br /> Estimated value: $400-$600<br /> Starting bid: $200 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Pair of figural salt and pepper shakers
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a green lustre bowl features flappers flanking each side with outstretched arms, which become the handle<br /> Estimated value: $1,000-$1,500<br /> Starting bid: $500 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake Gemini figural basket
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a bowl with highly decorated blue lustre dresses, and an orange lustre bowl with butterflies <br /> Estimated value: $1,000-$1,500<br /> Starting bid: $500 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake figural bowl, “The Sisters”
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: two figural bridesmaid shakers, a covered pot and a tray, all in green lustre <br /> Estimated value: $300-$500<br /> Starting bid: $150 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake four-piece condiment set
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a Spanish lady in an orange shawl and blue lustre skirt carries a yellow fan <br /> Estimated value: $400-$600<br /> Starting bid: $200 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a Spanish lady in an orange shawl and blue lustre skirt carries a yellow fan <br /> Estimated value: $400-$600<br /> Starting bid: $200 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake dresser tray
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: in the form of children’s heads <br /> Estimated value: $80-$120<br /> Starting bid: $40 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Japanese figural porcelain tea infusers
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: seven pieces of Meito china, including cream and sugar dispensers, shakers, dishes and a bowl with plate<br /> Estimated value: $100-$200<br /> Starting bid: $50 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Japanese Art Deco geometric dinnerware items
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: made and sold by the Noritake Museum in Japan <br /> Estimated value: $250-$350<br /> Starting bid: $125 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Four contemporary Noritake figural plates
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: pieces include a chip and dip serving tray, a bowl and two pairs of shakers <br /> Estimated value: $200-$300<br /> Starting bid: $100 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Lot of Noritake Parrot tulip wares
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: blue background with painted peacocks and flowers <br /> Estimated value: $300-$500<br /> Starting bid: $150 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Pair of Noritake tow-handled vases
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a woman is dressed for a masquerade ball (lithograph on paper in a gilt frame <br /> Estimated value: $200-$300<br /> Starting bid: $100 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Homer Conant print
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a hand-painted Art Deco lady with flowers and mask, and a textured, gilt border <br /> Estimated value: $400-$600<br /> Starting bid: $200 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Transitional Noritake sandwich tray
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: white pearlized lustre with an orange border and raised, gilded decoration <br /> Estimated value: $200-$300<br /> Starting bid: $100 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Seven-piece Noritake dessert set
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: this set includes a face-adorned covered jar, two heart-shaped dishes, a cream jug and a condiment set <br /> Estimated value: $500-$700<br /> Starting bid: $250 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Lot of Nippon novelty face pieces
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a blue grain plate with a portrait of a lady with flowers Estimated value: $800-$1200<br /> Starting bid: $400 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake lustre plate
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a flapper is represented dressed in red with gold foliage accents<br /> Estimated value: $1,000-$1,500<br /> Starting bid: $500 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Rare Noritake dresser tray
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a spanish lady in a black dress with floral sash and headband <br /> Estimated value: $2,000-$3,000<br /> Starting bid: $1,000 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Large Noritake figural dresser jar
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a lady in a red dress with matching bow and shoes is seated with a book in her lap on an angled plateau with inset potted plants <br /> Estimated value: $3,000-$5,000<br /> Starting bid: $1,500 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Rare 1940s Noritake lady in red
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a lady in a red dress with matching bow and shoes is seated with a book in her lap on an angled plateau with inset potted plants <br /> Estimated value: $3,000-$5,000<br /> Starting bid: $1,500 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Rare 1940s Noritake lady in red
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Pierrette in a caramel lustre dress with flowers and butterfly <br /> Estimated value: $600-$800<br /> Starting bid: $300 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake figural dresser jar
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a finely moulded seated figure in a sea foam green dress and feather plumed hat. The figure is seen with arms outstretched to hold a floral garland. Its octagonal base is black and gold <br /> Estimated value: $5,000-$7,000<br /> Starting bid: $2,500 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Rare Noritake Indian maiden dresser jar
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a finely moulded seated figure in a sea foam green dress and feather plumed hat. The figure is seen with arms outstretched to hold a floral garland. Its octagonal base is black and gold <br /> Estimated value: $5,000-$7,000<br /> Starting bid: $2,500 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Rare Noritake Indian maiden dresser jar
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a fine decoration with alternating bands of orange lustre stripes and black matte with flowers <br /> Estimated value: $2,000-$3,000<br /> Starting bid: $1,000 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Good Noritake figural powder jar
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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- Details: a jar in green lustre with matte red flower is raised on tripod feet with its original half-doll puff <br /> Estimated value: $400-$600<br /> Starting bid: $200 (Image: Simone Olivero)
- Noritake powder jar with half doll puff
- Noritake Art Deco auction at A.H. Wilkens
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 and Saturday June 2, the A.H. Wilkens auction house in Moss Park will be auctioning off one of the largest collections of Art Deco Noritake in Toronto. Influenced by the Art Deco movement in France, the Noritake factory in Japan began producing porcelain in the late 19th century, inspired by graphic artist Homer Conant. An essential boudoir staple for ladies, pieces were hand-moulded and painted with a high-lustre glaze that added a colourful and feminine touch to rooms. Because the pieces were made to be used and were quite fragile to begin with, few have survived.
Click here to see 27 of the coolest Art Deco Noritake pieces »
The auction will carry the coveted collection of the late Marilyn Derrin who passionately scoured antique shows, auctions and markets across the city and beyond for over 30 years. It includes over a thousand exceptionally well-maintained pieces, like figural dresser jars, portrait plates, powder jars, cigarette boxes, condiment sets and hollowware. Some extremely rare pieces include the Maiden dresser jar (1105) and The Girl in the Red Dress (1158) which are European-influenced figures. Big-time collectors, queens of antiquing and ladies looking to add a feminine touch to their home are expected to come out.
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