Opus One Art Catalogue

Ceramic Cow, 3rd – 4th Century AD

The Ceramic Cow dates from the 3^rd to 4^th Century AD and is from Scandinavia.  It is a drinking vessel used in Right of Passage ceremonies.

Mrs. Mondavi acquired this for Opus One on a trip to Bath England in the 1990s.

Two pears, a pitcher, a platter, an apple a pear and a platter.

Anat Shiftan, Born 1955 Israel. Polished Porcelain, Paris France 2017

Acquired through the Hostler Burrows gallery in Los Angeles, CA

Anat Shiftn is an Israeli-American who has studied, taught and exhibited ceramics throughout the US.  She is heavily influenced by the botanical world

“I explore our gaze into nature as a place of rest and refuge from the chaos of the civilized world.”  Anat Shiftan

Anatshiftan.com

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Likely from Northern France, 19th Century. Painted ceramic wall sconces.

Acquired through Galerie Arignac Marc Philippe, Paris France

Used to designate men’s and women’s restrooms.

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Atelier Demigurge

New York, NY

Handmade white plaster and steel

Located in East and West Drawing Room

Demiurge – an artisan like figure responsible for fashioning and maintaining the physical universe (Greek)

Demiurgenewyork.com

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Richard Wrightman Queens, NY

Oiled Black Walnut, English Bridle Saddle Leather 2019

Acquired through Rune, NY

Richard Wrightman switched from fashion design to furniture design in 1996. His father was a cabinetmaker.

Wrightman is influenced by Danish Modern and English Colonial style

Decorative Medallions, Napolean III, 2nd half 19th Century

Rothschild Family private collection

Chinoiserie – the imitation or evocation of Chinese motifs and techniques in Western Art, furniture and architecture, especially in the 18th century – (dictionary definition). It was an expression of fascination with all things exotic and Asian, note the exotic dress of the subjects.

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Located on the east side of the River Parcel Vineyard.

The River Parcel and Ballestra Vineyard property (70 acres total) were purchased by the Opus One partnership in 1984.  A small percentage of this land was planted in Cabernet Sauvignon along Highway 29, but the bulk of the vineyards were planted by Opus One starting in 1984.  On the east border of this property runs the Napa River and along the river are many old growth Oak trees.  These trees are protected by such laws as the Napa County Watershed and Oak Protection Initiative, Protected Native Tree Program, and Significant Tree Program.  There is a natural circular formation of “old Growth” Oaks along our side of the river.  In this area, unplantable by law (and too much shade for vines anyway), Opus One created the Circle of Oaks.  Many internal functions happen in this area, and it is a lovely stopping spot for hosts touring guests on the property.

Custom Brass antique patinated finish, hardwood laminate. Paul Kelley, acquired through Rune, NY.

Paul Kelley is a custom furniture designer from England who also has a company based in Columbus Ohio.  He is well known for his Copper Cubes (see YouTube) and “BOB” – modular wood cube designs.

Pk-designs.co.uk

Bisley.com

Custom made walnut veneer with inlayed brass pencil liner trim. VCA Inc. North Hampton, MA

VCA is a custom furniture maker and mill in MA.  Their work has been published in Architectural Digest, Interior Design, House & Garden to name a few.

Custom Curved metal armchair 2019

E Workshoppe, Los Angeles CA

Link Outdoor, Dallas TX Founded 2020

Teak, Stainless Steel  2019

Acquired through Thomas Lanvin Los Angeles

Link Outdoor was founded in 2010 in Dallas TX to create custom and high end outdoor furniture.  The collection of tables and chairs are from the “Daybreak” collection.  Link specializes in modern – mid-century – “…decisive modern approach to materials with timeless subtle details…”  linkoutdoor.com

The base of the table is a wine glass shape.

Rhoda Orson, Givarte Italy

Founded in 1990, Rhoda purposes its own vision of Italian Design in the world.  The founder, Roberto Pompa, was the first to introduce the idea of “in and out” – outdoor furniture that has the same cultural matrix of the interior.

rodaonline.com