AUCTION  /  May Design Series

May Design Series

Auction Currency:USD Auction Location:1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Auction Details

Session 1: Important 20th Century Design

Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold a fine selection of modern design on May 21st at 12:00pm Central at 1440 West Hubbard Street in Chicago. A range of modern objects will be offered, featuring an exciting selection of modern and contemporary design.



Session 2: Important Italian Design

Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold their second sale featuring Italian design on May 23rd at 10:00am Central at 1440 West Hubbard Street in Chicago. The sale features a carefully-vetted selection of furniture by Gio Ponti and Ico Parisi, among others; also being offered is a premiere selection of Italian glass by Fulvio Bianconi, Carlo Scarpa and Dino Martens.



Session 3: The Lyrical Line: Art Nouveau to Aalto

Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold their first auction devoted exclusively to early 20th century design on May 23rd at 2:00pm Central at 1440 West Hubbard Street in Chicago. A range of objects illustrating important historical and stylistic designs from the first half of the century will be offered, including items by Galle, Pierre Bobot, and Bruno Matthson.
Paul Evans coffee table Paul Evans Stud100Paul Evans coffee table Paul Evans Stud
Paul Evans coffee table Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, 1969 welded and enameled steel, brass, glass 60 w x 30 d x 17 h inches Welded signature
Start Price : 5,250.00 | Estimates : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00 + 2,800.00) x 1 = 16,800.00
Paul Evans dining chairs, set of four P101Paul Evans dining chairs, set of four P
Paul Evans dining chairs, set of four Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 sculpted bronze, leather 21.5 w x 21 d x 32 h inches
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,200.00) x 1 = 7,200.00
Paul Evans untitled Paul Evans Studio U102Paul Evans untitled Paul Evans Studio U
Paul Evans untitled Paul Evans Studio USA, 1970 welded and patinated steel 24 w x 4 d x 24 h inches Welded signature and date to underside: [Paul Evan
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00 + 2,800.00) x 1 = 16,800.00
Paul Evans dining table Paul Evans Stud103Paul Evans dining table Paul Evans Stud
Paul Evans dining table Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 maple burl, brass 96.5 w x 48 d x 29.5 h inches Sold with two 15 inch leaves; l
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00 + 1,500.00) x 1 = 9,000.00
Paul Evans Cityscape dining table Paul 104Paul Evans Cityscape dining table Paul
Paul Evans Cityscape dining table Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 maple burl, chrome-plated steel, glass 84 w x 42 d x 29.25 h inches...
Start Price : 5,250.00 | Estimates : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Paul Evans Faceted cabinet Paul Evans S105Paul Evans Faceted cabinet Paul Evans S
Paul Evans Faceted cabinet Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, resin 84 w x 24 d x 32 h inches One of
Start Price : 22,500.00 | Estimates : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
George Nakashima Minguren dining table 106George Nakashima Minguren dining table
George Nakashima Minguren dining table USA, 1977 American black walnut, rosewood 120 w x 47 d x 28.25 h inches The simplicity of this table belies the
Start Price : 52,500.00 | Estimates : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
George Nakashima New chairs, set of twe107George Nakashima New chairs, set of twe
George Nakashima New chairs, set of twelve USA, 1977 American black walnut, hickory 25 w x 24 d x 38.75 h inches Hand signed to each example:
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
George Nakashima Conoid coffee table US108George Nakashima Conoid coffee table US
George Nakashima Conoid coffee table USA, c. 1960 American black walnut 56 w x 23 d x 13.5 h inches Expressive top with large knot fissure, rosewood b
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
George Nakashima Mira stools, set of th109George Nakashima Mira stools, set of th
George Nakashima Mira stools, set of three USA, c. 1952 American black walnut 22 w x 19 d x 37 h inches Literature: Nature Form & Spirit: The Life an
Start Price : 5,250.00 | Estimates : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
George Nakashima early Long chair USA, 110George Nakashima early Long chair USA,
George Nakashima early Long chair USA, c. 1958 walnut, webbing, rush 64 w x 25.5 d x 23-31 h inches Nakashima created his Long chair with and without
Start Price : 11,250.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00 + 2,600.00) x 1 = 15,600.00
George Nakashima nightstands, pair USA,111George Nakashima nightstands, pair USA,
George Nakashima nightstands, pair USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 15.5 w x 19 d x 25.25 h inches Custom examples of this form, each with three dra
Start Price : 3,750.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00 + 2,200.00) x 1 = 13,200.00
George Nakashima tall chest USA, c. 196112George Nakashima tall chest USA, c. 196
George Nakashima tall chest USA, c. 1960 American black walnut 36 w x 20 d x 52.75 h inches Unique example with small butterfly joint to side. Signed
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00 + 2,600.00) x 1 = 15,600.00
George Nakashima early Slant Front ches113George Nakashima early Slant Front ches
George Nakashima early Slant Front chest of drawers USA, c. 1944 American black walnut 36 w x 18.5 d x 29.5 h inches The early cabinets of George Naka
Start Price : 11,250.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00 + 2,200.00) x 1 = 13,200.00
George Nakashima Grass Seated chairs an114George Nakashima Grass Seated chairs an
George Nakashima Grass Seated chairs and Turned Leg dining table USA, c. 1965 American black walnut, rush 41 dia x 29 h inches chairs: 22.5 w x 20 d x
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00 + 3,000.00) x 1 = 18,000.00
George Nakashima Triple cabinet USA, c.115George Nakashima Triple cabinet USA, c.
George Nakashima Triple cabinet USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 98 w x 20 d x 30 h inches Three sliding doors conceal seven drawers and three shelv
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimates : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00 + 3,200.00) x 1 = 19,200.00
James Prestini platter USA, c. 1945 tur116James Prestini platter USA, c. 1945 tur
James Prestini platter USA, c. 1945 turned sycamore 9.25 dia x 0.5 h inches Branded signature to underside: .
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 140.00) x 1 = 840.00
Bob Stocksdale monumental bowl USA, c. 117Bob Stocksdale monumental bowl USA, c.
Bob Stocksdale monumental bowl USA, c. 1970 black walnut 19.75 dia x 6.5 h inches Hand-burned signature to underside: [Black Walnut from California Bo
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 700.00) x 1 = 4,200.00
Smokey Tunis console USA, 1969 carved a118Smokey Tunis console USA, 1969 carved a
Smokey Tunis console USA, 1969 carved and stained wood, mirrored glass 17.5 w x 8 d x 23.5 h inches Hand-painted signature to side: [Tunis 69]. <br
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00) x 1 = 8,400.00
Peter Voulkos untitled (Slab Pot) USA, 119Peter Voulkos untitled (Slab Pot) USA,
Peter Voulkos untitled (Slab Pot) USA, 1967 hand-built earthenware 9 w x 10 d x 13.75 h inches Created while Voulkos was a guest artist at a small col
Start Price : 18,750.00 | Estimates : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00 + 3,800.00) x 1 = 22,800.00
Peter Voulkos untitled (Slab Pot) USA, 120Peter Voulkos untitled (Slab Pot) USA,
Peter Voulkos untitled (Slab Pot) USA, 1973 earthenware 9 w x 8 d x 3.5 h inches Glazed signature and date to underside: [Voulkos 73].
Start Price : 11,250.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00 + 1,900.00) x 1 = 11,400.00
Peter Voulkos untitled (Charger) USA, c121Peter Voulkos untitled (Charger) USA, c
Peter Voulkos untitled (Charger) USA, c. 1955 glazed, wheel-thrown earthenware with wax resist 15.5 w x 3 h inches Glazed signature to underside.
Start Price : 3,750.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 800.00) x 1 = 4,800.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Multi-Plane Con122Harry Bertoia untitled (Multi-Plane Con
Harry Bertoia untitled (Multi-Plane Construction) USA, c. 1970 bronze and melt-coated copper with applied patina 4.5 w x 4.5 d x 7.25 h inches Literat
Start Price : 5,250.00 | Estimates : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00 + 1,700.00) x 1 = 10,200.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Vertical Elemen123Harry Bertoia untitled (Vertical Elemen
Harry Bertoia untitled (Vertical Elements) USA, c. 1950 brass-coated bronze 36 w x 3.25 d x 16 h inches Bertoia's work from the early 1950s is typifie
Start Price : 37,500.00 | Estimates : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (95,000.00 + 19,000.00) x 1 = 114,000.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US124Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1960 bronze with applied patina 5.5 w x 3.5 d x 7 h inches
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00 + 800.00) x 1 = 4,800.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Directly Formed125Harry Bertoia untitled (Directly Formed
Harry Bertoia untitled (Directly Formed Bronze) USA, c. 1960 bronze with applied patina 4 w x 3 d x 6 h inches Literature: World of Bertoia, Bertoia
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to mre338i8i157 for (2,700.00 + 540.00) x 1 = 3,240.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Directly Formed126Harry Bertoia untitled (Directly Formed
Harry Bertoia untitled (Directly Formed Bronze) USA, c. 1960 bronze with applied patina 3 w x 2.75 d x 2.75 h inches Literature: World of Bertoia, Be
Start Price : 1,875.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00 + 700.00) x 1 = 4,200.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US127Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1960 bronze with applied patina 3.5 w x 2 d x 5 h inches
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00 + 900.00) x 1 = 5,400.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Spray) USA, c. 128Harry Bertoia untitled (Spray) USA, c.
Harry Bertoia untitled (Spray) USA, c. 1965 stainless steel, silver, brass 3 w x 3 d x 6.25 h inches
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00 + 1,200.00) x 1 = 7,200.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Spray) USA, c. 129Harry Bertoia untitled (Spray) USA, c.
Harry Bertoia untitled (Spray) USA, c. 1960 stainless steel, silver, brass 6.25 w x 6.25 d x 12.25 h inches Provenance: Gift of the artist to the cur
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00 + 2,800.00) x 1 = 16,800.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Spray) U130Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Spray) U
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Spray) USA, c. 1960 stainless steel, silver, brass 3.5 w x 3 d x 8 h inches
Start Price : 3,750.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00) x 1 = 8,400.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Multi-Plane Con131Harry Bertoia untitled (Multi-Plane Con
Harry Bertoia untitled (Multi-Plane Construction) USA, c. 1955 welded and melt-coated bronze 11.75 w x 10.75 d x 42 h inches A wall-mounted example fr
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00 + 3,800.00) x 1 = 22,800.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Linear Sculptur132Harry Bertoia untitled (Linear Sculptur
Harry Bertoia untitled (Linear Sculpture) USA, c. 1950 steel 27 w x 9 d x 17 h inches Provenance: Gift of the artist to the current owner Literature:
Start Price : 18,750.00 | Estimates : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (40,000.00 + 8,000.00) x 1 = 48,000.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Multi-Plane Con133Harry Bertoia untitled (Multi-Plane Con
Harry Bertoia untitled (Multi-Plane Construction) USA, c. 1950 copper 3 w x 2.75 d x 4 h inches Delina Bertoia, niece of Harry Bertoia, frequently vis
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00) x 1 = 6,000.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US134Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1960 bronze with applied patina 13 w x 6 d x 12.75 h inches Provenance: Gift of the artist to the curren
Start Price : 11,250.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,000.00 + 6,400.00) x 1 = 38,400.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA135Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA
Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1965 beryllium copper, brass 14 w x 14 d x 67 h inches Forty-nine tall rods with slender tops in a seven b
Start Price : 22,500.00 | Estimates : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00 + 3,600.00) x 1 = 21,600.00
Harry Bertoia study for fountain USA, 1136Harry Bertoia study for fountain USA, 1
Harry Bertoia study for fountain USA, 1966 felt tip marker on paper 8.5 h x 11 w inches Signed and dated to verso: [H.B. 1966]. Framed. Provenance: A
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 200.00) x 1 = 1,200.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Wire Constructi137Harry Bertoia untitled (Wire Constructi
Harry Bertoia untitled (Wire Construction) USA, c. 1949 welded steel, slate 10 w x 18 d x 43 h inches Bertoia utilized slate and wire for several scul
Start Price : 7,500.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (33,000.00 + 6,600.00) x 1 = 39,600.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Pendant) USA, c138Harry Bertoia untitled (Pendant) USA, c
Harry Bertoia untitled (Pendant) USA, c. 1975 bronze, steel 2 w x 5.25 h inches Provenance: Lesta Bertoia Private collection Literature: World of Be
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 650.00) x 1 = 3,900.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US139Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1975 bronze 5 w x 3 h inches Provenance: Lesta Bertoia Private collection
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to mre338i8i157 for (1,800.00 + 360.00) x 1 = 2,160.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US140Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1975 bronze 3 w x 4.25 h inches Provenance: Lesta Bertoia Private collection
Start Price : 525.00 | Estimates : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 300.00) x 1 = 1,800.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Pendant) USA, c141Harry Bertoia untitled (Pendant) USA, c
Harry Bertoia untitled (Pendant) USA, c. 1975 bronze 3 w x 4 h inches Provenance: Lesta Bertoia Private collection
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00 + 520.00) x 1 = 3,120.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Forms) U142Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Forms) U
Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Forms) USA, c. 1975 brass, bronze 2 w x 5 h inches Provenance: Lesta Bertoia Private collection
Start Price : 3,750.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to mre338i8i157 for (4,000.00 + 800.00) x 1 = 4,800.00
Harry Bertoia brooch USA, c. 1942 silve143Harry Bertoia brooch USA, c. 1942 silve
Harry Bertoia brooch USA, c. 1942 silver 3.25 w x 1 d x 0.5 h inches Provenance: Lesta Bertoia Private collection Literature: World of Bertoia, Bert
Start Price : 5,250.00 | Estimates : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00 + 2,400.00) x 1 = 14,400.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Jewelry Piece) 144Harry Bertoia untitled (Jewelry Piece)
Harry Bertoia untitled (Jewelry Piece) USA, c. 1941 silver, stone 3 w x 1 d x 0.5 h inches Provenance: Lesta Bertoia Private collection
Start Price : 3,750.00 | Estimates : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00 + 1,600.00) x 1 = 9,600.00
Harry Bertoia untitled (Pendant) USA, c145Harry Bertoia untitled (Pendant) USA, c
Harry Bertoia untitled (Pendant) USA, c. 1960 phosphorous bronze 2.75 w x 3.75 h inches Eighteen independent rods create a kinetic, sculptural form. P
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00 + 650.00) x 1 = 3,900.00
Harry Bertoia ring USA, c. 1942 gold, a146Harry Bertoia ring USA, c. 1942 gold, a
Harry Bertoia ring USA, c. 1942 gold, agate .75 w x .75 d x .75 h inches Bertoia designed this gold setting to fit a stone already owned by Cecelia Va
Start Price : 3,375.00 | Estimates : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00) x 1 = 8,400.00
Margaret De Patta brooch USA, c. 1950 s147Margaret De Patta brooch USA, c. 1950 s
Margaret De Patta brooch USA, c. 1950 silver, onyx 3.75 w x .25 d x 1 h inches Widely recognized as a canonical designer of modernist jewelry, De Patt
Start Price : 5,250.00 | Estimates : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00) x 1 = 6,600.00
Tiffany & Co. pendant/brooch USA, c. 19148Tiffany & Co. pendant/brooch USA, c. 19
Tiffany & Co. pendant/brooch USA, c. 1960 18 karat gold 2.75 dia x 1 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's marks and touchmarks to verso:
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 300.00) x 1 = 1,800.00
Louise Nevelson necklace USA brass, ste149Louise Nevelson necklace USA brass, ste
Louise Nevelson necklace USA brass, steel 5 w x .25 d x 8.5 h inches pendant: 3 dia inches
Start Price : 2,250.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00 + 850.00) x 1 = 5,100.00