SebastianCharles Auctions
Live Auction

Fine Art, Jewelry & Prince

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 02:00PM EST
  2026-02-25 14:00:00 2026-02-25 14:00:00 America/New_York SebastianCharles Auctions SebastianCharles Auctions : Fine Art, Jewelry & Prince https://bid.sebastiancharles.com/auctions/sebastiancharles-auctions/fine-art-jewelry-prince-22310
Pre-bidding is now open for our Fine Art, Jewelry & Prince Auction, featuring works by Catherine Opie, Jean Jansem, Milton Avery, Salvador Dalí, and design highlights including a Greta Magnusson-Grossman lamp. The sale includes important Prince-owned items including his Minnesota driver license, alongside luxury watches, designer jewelry, and curated decorative arts. Auction February 25th at 1pm CST. Pickup February 26–27, 2–5pm.
SebastianCharles Auctions bid@sebastiancharles.com
Lot 413

Greta Magnusson-Grossman Three Light Table Lamp

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Starting Bid
$4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$250 $25
$1,000 $50
$2,000 $100
$4,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000

Functionality:

  • Three-way light setting (one, two, or all three lights on at once)
  • Paddle joints for tilting the light shades 
  • Rotary light switch on top of the base

 

Dimensions: 28" W x 27" D x 26" H

 

Literature: Furniture Forum, Vol. 1, Winter 1949, section 3, pg. 3 Greta Magnusson Grossman - A Car and Some Shorts, Snyderman and Waern, pg. 45

 

Condition: Good with light surface wear. In working condition. The wiring is exposed on the bottom, and there is some oxidation on the underside of the cast-iron part.

CONDITION UPDATE: The lamp shades show evidence of being repainted, with speckles of red paint on the interior of the shade. Additionally, a washer and brass bushing were potentially added to the lamp posts. 

 

About: 

Greta Magnusson-Grossman (1906–1999) was a pioneering Swedish-born architect and designer, celebrated for her innovative contributions to mid-century modern furniture and lighting. After training in Sweden, she moved to Los Angeles in the 1940s, where she became known for her sculptural, minimalist designs that combine elegance, functionality, and modernist principles. Magnusson-Grossman’s work remains highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide, and she is recognized as one of the most influential female designers of the 20th century.

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

SebastianCharles Shipping Policy

🚚 Shipping Info – The SebastianCharles Way

Heads up! We like our shipping process just like our auctions — secure, insured, and smooth. Here’s how it all works.

📦 In-House Shipping (We’ve Got You Covered)

We offer in-house, fully insured shipping for the following categories:

  • 💍 Jewelry
  • 🪙 Coins
  • 🍴 Sterling Silver

Each in-house shipment includes full insurance, a signature requirement, and a $10 handling fee added to your final shipping cost.

🏢 All Other Items → Shipped via UPS

For everything else, we partner with a trusted local UPS Store for professional packing and shipping. When your items are ready, UPS will send you an invoice directly for payment and shipment tracking.

🔄 Third-Party Shipping or Pickup?

No problem — just let us know within 2 days of the auction closing if you plan to:

  • Use your own shipping provider
  • Arrange for a third-party pickup

We'll make sure your items are ready to go when they are.

🔐 Address Rules (We Take Fraud Seriously)

To protect our buyers and our business:

  • We require that all shipments go to the registered billing address on file with your payment method.
  • If you need your item shipped elsewhere, payment must be made by wire transfer.

💵 Declared Value & Responsibilities

All items must be fully insured and declared at full purchase value — no exceptions. The buyer is responsible for:

  • Packing & shipping charges
  • Duties, taxes, and import/export fees

🌍 International Buyers

We love global collectors! But due to varying customs laws, international shipments are reviewed case by case and must be pre-approved by our team. Email us to discuss options before bidding.

Questions? Reach out anytime at admin@sebastiancharles.com.

Spellchecked