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Modern Art & Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationPacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Avenue, Suite B229, West Hollywood, California, United States In Person PreviewJune 14, 15, 16, 17th - 11am to 6pm

Auction Details

<b> Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) presents:



Important Modern Design & Fine Art Auction

When: SUNDAY, June 18, 2006 @ 12:00 p.m.



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The sale will feature over 350 lots of vetted high quality mid-century modern fine art and design including a Charles & Ray Eames “building”.



Examples include:


• Charles & Ray Eames “THINK” Kiosk, designed for the IBM Pavilion in the 1964 World’s Fair (please read the essay as published in the catalogue). Estimated at $80,000-100,000.

• Andy Warhol “Crab” painting. A first for LAMA, we are pleased to present this original artwork by Warhol estimated at $60,000-80,000.

• Sam Maloof “music” stand. This unusual version was custom designed in 1963 for the painter Rico Lebrun, to be easily stored in a small space. Consigned by his heirs, it is estimated at $20,000-30,000.<Br>
• Man Ray red and gold anodized aluminum complete chess set. “Found” in the bottom drawer of a house with the furnishing designed by Paul László, this set is estimate at $6,000-9,000

• Jean Prouve group of 10 matching “Standard” chairs with original vibrant red paint. Estimated at $45,000-50,000.

• Frank Lloyd Wright side chair. This well known chair was designed for the S.C. Johnson Wax Administration Building, Racine, WI, in 1936. It is estimated at $40,000-50,000.

• Gio Ponti executive desk. With the consistently strong auction prices for Ponti, this incredible design is estimated at $70,000-90,000.



The sale also includes Furniture, Fine Art, Ceramics, Lighting, Jewelry, and other Mid-Century Modern classics.
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chai1 - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chai
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs, 2 (no. MR90) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona chairs, 2 (no. MR90)<Br>designed 1929 Cha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (2,200.00 + 495.00BP) = 2,695.00
 
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona coff2 - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona coff
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona coffee table Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll Barcelona coffee table<Br>designed 1929 17"h x 40"w x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (500.00 + 112.50BP) = 612.50
 
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Philip Johnson Set of 4 barstools3 - Philip Johnson Set of 4 barstools
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Philip Johnson Set of 4 barstools Philip Johnson Knoll International Set of 4 barstools<Br>designed 1959 30.5"h x 17"w x 17"d D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ch4 - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona ch
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "Barcelona" chair and ottoman (no. MR90) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Knoll "Barcelona" chair and ottoman (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Harry Bertoia Bird chair (model no. 45 - Harry Bertoia Bird chair (model no. 4
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Harry Bertoia "Bird" chair (model no. 423LU) and ottoman Harry Bertoia Knoll "Bird" chair (model no. 423LU) and ottoman<Br>...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs, 46 - Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs, 4
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Harry Bertoia "Diamond" chairs, 4 Harry Bertoia Knoll "Diamond" chairs, 4<Br>designed 1951 30.5"h x 33"w x 25&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Sam Frances Print, ed 18 of 407 - Sam Frances Print, ed 18 of 40
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Sam Frances Print, ed 18 of 40 Sam Frances Print, ed 18 of 40<Br> Sheet 25"h x 35", image 15.75"h x 17.75" Signed lower r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Richard Diebenkorn Untitled (for Harvey8 - Richard Diebenkorn Untitled (for Harvey
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Richard Diebenkorn Untitled (for Harvey Gantt) Richard Diebenkorn Untitled (for Harvey Gantt)<Br>1990 13"h x 14.5 Edition 106 of 250<B
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (1,300.00 + 292.50BP) = 1,592.50
 
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Alexander Calder Head of a horse9 - Alexander Calder Head of a horse
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Alexander Calder Head of a horse Alexander Calder Head of a horse<Br>1969 29.5"h x 21" Signed "Calder" lower left, editio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Richard Anuszkiewicz Print, ed 36 of 1510 - Richard Anuszkiewicz Print, ed 36 of 15
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Richard Anuszkiewicz Print, ed 36 of 150 Richard Anuszkiewicz Print, ed 36 of 150<Br>1971 35.5"h x 25.5" Signature, date and editio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Harry Bertoia Diamond chair11 - Harry Bertoia Diamond chair
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Harry Bertoia "Diamond" chair Harry Bertoia Knoll "Diamond" chair<Br>designed 1951 27"h x 44"w x 31"d <B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to garneja for (300.00 + 67.50BP) = 367.50
 
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Harry Bertoia Slat bench (with 2 cushio12 - Harry Bertoia Slat bench (with 2 cushio
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Harry Bertoia Slat bench (with 2 cushions) Harry Bertoia Knoll Slat bench (with 2 cushions)<Br>designed 1952 15"h x 72"l x 18.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair13 - Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair
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Eero Saarinen "Grasshopper" chair Eero Saarinen Knoll "Grasshopper" chair<Br>designed 1946 35"h x 26"w x 37"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair14 - Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair
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Eero Saarinen "Grasshopper" chair Eero Saarinen Knoll "Grasshopper" chair<Br>designed 1946 35"h x 26"w x 37"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Eero Saarinen Smoking stand with insert15 - Eero Saarinen Smoking stand with insert
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Eero Saarinen Smoking stand with insert Eero Saarinen Knoll Smoking stand with insert<Br>designed 1956 22"h x 13"diameter <Br>...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Eero Saarinen Pedestal Group table16 - Eero Saarinen Pedestal Group table
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Eero Saarinen "Pedestal Group" table Eero Saarinen Knoll "Pedestal Group" table<Br>designed c. 1956 20.5"h x 20"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Warren Platner Eclipse fabric17 - Warren Platner Eclipse fabric
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Warren Platner "Eclipse" fabric Warren Platner Larsen "Eclipse" fabric<Br>designed c. 1968 Approx. 5 yards <Br> <...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Eero Saarinen Womb chair18 - Eero Saarinen Womb chair
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Eero Saarinen "Womb" chair Eero Saarinen Knoll "Womb" chair<Br>designed 1947 36"h x 39"w x 35"d <Br> ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Harry Bertoia Lounge chair and ottoman19 - Harry Bertoia Lounge chair and ottoman
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Harry Bertoia Lounge chair and ottoman Harry Bertoia Knoll Lounge chair and ottoman<Br>designed 1951 27"h x 44"w x 31"d <Br&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs, 2 (blac20 - Harry Bertoia Diamond chairs, 2 (blac
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Harry Bertoia "Diamond" chairs, 2 (black) Harry Bertoia Knoll "Diamond" chairs, 2 (black)<Br>designed 1951 30"h x 33&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa21 - Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa
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Tobia Scarpa "Bastiano" sofa Tobia Scarpa Gavina "Bastiano" sofa<Br>designed 1960 21.5"h x 83"l x 29.5"d Ro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Tobia Scarpa Bastiano club chairs, 222 - Tobia Scarpa Bastiano club chairs, 2
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Tobia Scarpa "Bastiano" club chairs, 2 Tobia Scarpa Gavina "Bastiano" club chairs, 2<Br>designed 1960 30"h x 35.5&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Marcel Breuer Chaise lounge (upholstere23 - Marcel Breuer Chaise lounge (upholstere
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Marcel Breuer Chaise lounge (upholstered black) Marcel Breuer Gavina Chaise lounge (upholstered black)<Br>designed c. 1936 32.5"h x 25&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Tobia & Afra Scarpa Group of 4 side cha24 - Tobia & Afra Scarpa Group of 4 side cha
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Tobia & Afra Scarpa Group of 4 side chairs Tobia & Afra Scarpa Cassina Group of 4 side chairs<Br>designed c. 1965 33"h x 19"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Ralph Rapson Rocking chair25 - Ralph Rapson Rocking chair
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Ralph Rapson Rocking chair Ralph Rapson Knoll Rocking chair<Br>designed 1945 27"h x 31"w x 27"d <Br> <Br>
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Donald Knorr Side chair (model no. 132)26 - Donald Knorr Side chair (model no. 132)
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Donald Knorr Side chair (model no. 132) Donald Knorr Knoll Side chair (model no. 132)<Br>designed c. 1950 29"h x 20"w x 19.5"d ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Jens Risom Dining chairs (4), upholster27 - Jens Risom Dining chairs (4), upholster
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Jens Risom Dining chairs (4), upholstered seats Jens Risom Hans G. Knoll Dining chairs (4), upholstered seats<Br>designed 1946 30"h x 17&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Bonet, Kurchan and Hardoy 198L Lounge28 - Bonet, Kurchan and Hardoy 198L Lounge
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Bonet, Kurchan and Hardoy "198L" Lounge chair Bonet, Kurchan and Hardoy Knoll "198L" Lounge chair<Br>designed c. 1938, pro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Jan de Swart Cast aluminum sculpture29 - Jan de Swart Cast aluminum sculpture
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Jan de Swart Cast aluminum sculpture Jan de Swart Cast aluminum sculpture<Br>Executed c.1965 15.5" x 13" x 2" <Br> <B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Paul László Pair of club chairs30 - Paul László Pair of club chairs
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Paul László Pair of club chairs Paul László Custom Designed Pair of club chairs<Br>designed 1947 29.5"h x 30"w &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Paul László Small black occasional tabl31 - Paul László Small black occasional tabl
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Paul László Small black occasional table Paul László Custom Designed Small black occasional table<Br>designed 1947 15"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to ovation_en.. for (700.00 + 157.50BP) = 857.50
 
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Paul László Headboard with attached tab32 - Paul László Headboard with attached tab
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Paul László Headboard with attached tables Paul László Custom Designed Headboard with attached tables<Br>designed 1947 30&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Paul László Chest of Drawers33 - Paul László Chest of Drawers
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Paul László Chest of Drawers Paul László Custom Designed Chest of Drawers<Br>designed 1947 33"h x 72"l x 22.5&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Paul László, attributed Small stool34 - Paul László, attributed Small stool
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Paul László, attributed Small stool Paul László, attributed Small stool<Br>designed c. 1947 15.5"h x 20.5" x 20...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Paul László Suite of furniture (3 chair35 - Paul László Suite of furniture (3 chair
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Paul László Suite of furniture (3 chairs, 1 settee) Paul László Custom Designed Suite of furniture (3 chairs, 1 settee)<Br>...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Paul László Dining suite36 - Paul László Dining suite
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Paul László Dining suite Paul László Custom Designed Dining suite<Br>designed 1947 Table 29"h x 54"l x 40"d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Paul László Book titled: Paul László: i37 - Paul László Book titled: Paul László: i
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Paul László Book titled: Paul László: industrial designer, interior decorator Paul László Book titled: Paul Lász...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Paul László Lounge armchairs, 238 - Paul László Lounge armchairs, 2
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Paul László Lounge armchairs, 2 Paul László Custom Designed Lounge armchairs, 2<Br>designed c. 1953 28"h x 35"w ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Paul László, attributed Chinoise mirror39 - Paul László, attributed Chinoise mirror
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Paul László, attributed Chinoise mirrored coffee table Paul László, attributed Chinoise mirrored coffee table<Br>designed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Paul László Couch40 - Paul László Couch
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Paul László Couch Paul László Custom Designed Couch<Br>designed 1947 30"h x 98"w x 36"d Retains Paul Lá...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Paul László Pair of side tables41 - Paul László Pair of side tables
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Paul László Pair of side tables Paul László Custom Designed Pair of side tables<Br>designed 1947 22"h x 30"squar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Paul László Pair of square club chairs42 - Paul László Pair of square club chairs
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Paul László Pair of square club chairs Paul László Custom Designed Pair of square club chairs<Br>designed 1947 31"h x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Paul László End table with bookshelf43 - Paul László End table with bookshelf
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Paul László End table with bookshelf Paul László Custom Designed End table with bookshelf<Br>designed 1947 22.5"h x 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Paul László Apricot Easy chair (#300544 - Paul László Apricot Easy chair (#3005
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Paul László Apricot "Easy" chair (#3005) Paul László Custom Designed Apricot "Easy" chair (#3005)<Br>d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Paul László Coffee table45 - Paul László Coffee table
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Paul László Coffee table Paul László Custom Designed Coffee table<Br>designed 1947 14"h x 48"l x 23"d Retai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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William Lescaze Lounge chair46 - William Lescaze Lounge chair
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William Lescaze Lounge chair William Lescaze Lounge chair<Br>designed c. 1927 32"h x 32"w x 36"d <Br> <Br>
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Gilbert Rohde Clock47 - Gilbert Rohde Clock
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Gilbert Rohde Clock Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Clock<Br>designed c. 1935 5.5"h x 7.75"w x 2"d Marked "Herman Miller"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Winold Reiss Architectural rendering P48 - Winold Reiss Architectural rendering P
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Winold Reiss Architectural rendering "Proposed front for St. James Resturant" Winold Reiss Architectural rendering "Proposed front f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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L.J. Zerbee & Don M. Hilliker Chaise Lo49 - L.J. Zerbee & Don M. Hilliker Chaise Lo
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L.J. Zerbee & Don M. Hilliker Chaise Lounge L.J. Zerbee & Don M. Hilliker Zerbee - Hillike Company Chaise Lounge<Br> 28"h x 22&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Ilonka Karasz Java desk50 - Ilonka Karasz Java desk
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Ilonka Karasz "Java" desk Ilonka Karasz Custom "Java" desk<Br>designed 1930 25"h x 47"l x 29.5"d This desk ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to sallyandci.. for (1,800.00 + 405.00BP) = 2,205.00
 
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