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Modern + Contemporary Design and Books of Art + Design

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Modern + Contemporary Design
Wright will showcase a wide range of styles and trends of the twentieth century in the first major design auction of the fall. From the turn of the century there are several noteworthy designs, including a cast iron ornamental detail from the Chicago Stock Exchange by Louis Sullivan and a samovar in hand-wrought brass by Josef Hoffmann. A rare occasional table by Walter von Nessen illustrates the height of American Art Deco and its simplified forms. Several works by Vladimir Kagan are juxtaposed against designs by Paul Evans and Phil Powell which show an unexpected cohesive mood in the East Coast design studios during the 1960s. Chic French style is showcased in a collection of designs by Gabriella Crespi, Kim Moltzer and Michel Boyer with earlier French precedents by Jean Prouve, Jean Royere and Georges Jouve. Other highlights include work by Hans Coper, Art Smith, Donald Drumm and a large collection of artwork by Harry Bertoia. Fashionable contemporary design continues its rise in the market with several works represented in the auction. A collection of biomorphic designs by Marc Newson is shown along side a sofa by the Dutch architect Ben van Berkel, a Vermelha chair by the Campana Brothers and a pair of chairs by Mats Theselius.

Books of Art + Design is our second auction of reference material focusing on modern and contemporary art and design books, including monographs, surveys, periodicals and ephemera. As a companion to our regular art and design auctions, this sale reflects Wright's desire to diffuse knowledge and showcases the importance of twentieth century design.??An important selection of artist's books will be offered- a selection of rare Dieter Roth Werke Bande books and Gordon Matta-Clark's Walls Paper are notable examples. Additionally, the sale features a large selection of reference material on Modern and Contemporary art with several lots comprised of books about Donald Judd, Gerhard Richter, Brice Marden, Richard Serra and Richard Tuttle. Modern design is represented with lots of Scandinavian and Italian Design titles, typography reference material and six decades of Domus catalogs.
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee452 - Paul Evans Cityscape settee
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 brass, burled walnut, upholstery 60 w x 33 d x 27 h inches <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee453 - Paul Evans Cityscape settee
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 brass, burled walnut, upholstery 60 w x 33 d x 27 h inches <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Paul Evans canopy light454 - Paul Evans canopy light
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Paul Evans canopy light Paul Evans Studios USA, 1957 welded steel, linen 22.25 dia x 30 h inches Painted date and signature to top:
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 Evans and Phil Powell cabinet455 - Paul Evans and Phil Powell cabinet
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Paul Evans and Phil Powell cabinet USA, c. 1955 American black walnut, iron, 22k gold leaf 57.75 w x 10.25 d x 23 h inches Condition o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to bessnyc for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Paul Evans and Phil Powell lamp456 - Paul Evans and Phil Powell lamp
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Paul Evans and Phil Powell lamp USA, 1956 walnut, stainless steel, linen 20 dia x 30.5 h inches Handwritten signature to underside: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Phil Powell lamps, pair457 - Phil Powell lamps, pair
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Phil Powell lamps, pair USA, 1954 walnut, linen 8.5 dia x 23 h inches Handwritten signature to underside of each: . Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Phil Powell Egg desk 458 - Phil Powell Egg desk
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Phil Powell Egg desk USA, 1965 slate, redwood, walnut, silver leaf 63.5 w x 44 d x 30.5 h inches Condition of the item is not include
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi mirrors, pair459 - Gabriella Crespi mirrors, pair
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Gabriella Crespi mirrors, pair Italy, c. 1970 silver-plate, mirrored glass 13.25 w x 3.25 d x 15.75 h inches Impressed signature to back o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of460 - Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of four Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel 5.5 w x 3.25 d x 11.75 h inches Impressed signature to unders
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 2005512-10.. for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi Z bar cart461 - Gabriella Crespi Z bar cart
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Gabriella Crespi Z bar cart Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, brass 28 w x 23.75 d x 22.75 h inches Condition of the item is not include
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (8,500.00 + 1,700.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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Karl Springer side tables, pair462 - Karl Springer side tables, pair
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Karl Springer side tables, pair USA, c. 1970 brass, glass 32 w x 21.75 d x 15.25 h inches Condition of the item is not included in thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (16,000.00 + 3,200.00BP) = 19,200.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi Yang Yin desk463 - Gabriella Crespi Yang Yin desk
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Gabriella Crespi Yang Yin desk Italy, c. 1979 brass, lacquered wood, laminate 67.5 w x 48 d x 30.5 h inches This design opens to reveal si
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Kim Moltzer consoles, pair464 - Kim Moltzer consoles, pair
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Kim Moltzer consoles, pair France, c. 1970 stainless steel, aluminum, tinted glass 30 w x 30 d x 33.25 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi coffee table465 - Gabriella Crespi coffee table
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Gabriella Crespi coffee table Italy, c. 1970 gel-coated fiberglass 33.25 w x 33.25 d x 17 h inches Condition of the item is not includ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Karl Springer bench466 - Karl Springer bench
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Karl Springer bench USA, c. 1970 brass, python skin 36 w x 16 d x 19 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this descriptio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Silas Seandel coffee table467 - Silas Seandel coffee table
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Silas Seandel coffee table USA, 1976 welded bronze over wood, bronzed steel 71.5 w x 44.5 d x 14.5 h inches Engraved signature to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi table lamp468 - Gabriella Crespi table lamp
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Gabriella Crespi table lamp Italy, c. 1970 brass, acrylic 23.75 dia x 31.5 h inches Impressed signature to side: [Gabriella Crespi]. <b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi chargers, set of six469 - Gabriella Crespi chargers, set of six
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Gabriella Crespi chargers, set of six Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, copper 12.5 dia x .5 h inches Impressed signature to underside of ea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair470 - Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair Italy, c. 1970 brass, rattan, glass 19.75 w x 7 d x 21.75 h inches Impressed signature to side of e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi sconce471 - Gabriella Crespi sconce
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Gabriella Crespi sconce Italy, c. 1970 brass 10.5 w x 5.25 d x 16.25 h inches Impressed signature to side: [Gabriella Crespi]. Cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to homesupply.. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Jorge Zalszupin lounge chairs, pair472 - Jorge Zalszupin lounge chairs, pair
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Jorge Zalszupin lounge chairs, pair Brazil, c. 1970 rosewood plywood, chrome-plated steel, suede 45 w x 34 d x 28.5 h inches Sold with ori
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Jorge Zalszupin sofa473 - Jorge Zalszupin sofa
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Jorge Zalszupin sofa Brazil, c. 1970 rosewood plywood, suede, chrome-plated steel 92 w x 31 d x 31 h inches Sold with original cushions (n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Sergio Rodrigues Mischevious chair and 474 - Sergio Rodrigues Mischevious chair and
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Sergio Rodrigues Mischevious chair and ottoman Poltrona Moleca Brazil, 1963 leather, rosewood 46 w x 37 d x 29 h inches Literature: <br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Sergio Rodrigues Mischievous chair and 475 - Sergio Rodrigues Mischievous chair and
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Sergio Rodrigues Mischievous chair and ottoman Poltrona Moleca Brazil, 1963 leather, rosewood 46 w x 37 d x 29 h inches Literature: <br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi vases, set of five476 - Gabriella Crespi vases, set of five
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Gabriella Crespi vases, set of five Italy, c. 1970 brass, plastic, bamboo 3.75 dia x 19.75 h inches Impressed signature to underside of e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi candlesticks, set of t477 - Gabriella Crespi candlesticks, set of t
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Gabriella Crespi candlesticks, set of three Italy, c. 1970 acrylic, brass 3.5 dia x 18 h inches Impressed signature to underside of each.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Willy Daro lamp478 - Willy Daro lamp
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Willy Daro lamp Italy, c. 1970 agate, brass, chrome-plated brass, glass 18 w x 9 d x 33.5 h inches Condition of the item is not includ
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Henry Glass Intimate Island lounge seat479 - Henry Glass Intimate Island lounge seat
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Henry Glass Intimate Island lounge seating Deco House, Inc. USA, c. 1966 walnut, upholstery 35.5 w x 31 d x 29.5 h inches Set includes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Paul Tuttle Zeta chairs, pair480 - Paul Tuttle Zeta chairs, pair
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Paul Tuttle Zeta chairs, pair Strassle International USA, 1968 chrome-plated steel, leather 28 w x 34 d x 28.5 h inches Condition o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Donald Drumm dining table481 - Donald Drumm dining table
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Donald Drumm dining table Donald Drumm Studios USA, c. 1965 cast aluminum, glass 86.5 w x 50 d x 29.75 h inches Cast signature to top:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Hans Coper vase482 - Hans Coper vase
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Hans Coper vase United kingdom, c. 1960 stoneware, glazed stoneware 6.5 w x 4.5 d x 9 h inches Signed to underside: . Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Art Smith brooch483 - Art Smith brooch
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Art Smith brooch USA, c. 1946 brass with applied patina 3 w x 4 h inches Impressed signature to edge: [Art Smith]. Condition of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Silas Seandel table484 - Silas Seandel table
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Silas Seandel table USA, 1974 welded and enameled bronze, bronzed steel, glass 35 w x 33 d x 18.5 h inches Engraved signature to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Gio Pomodoro necklace485 - Gio Pomodoro necklace
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Gio Pomodoro necklace GEM- Montebello Italy, 1967 silver, string 3.25 w x 1.5 d x 16 h inches From the edition of 200; signed with impr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Arnaldo Pomodoro necklace486 - Arnaldo Pomodoro necklace
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Arnaldo Pomodoro necklace GEM- Montebello Italy, c. 1967 silver 3.25 w x 1 d x 29 h inches From the edition of 200; signed with impress
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Pierre Cardin rug487 - Pierre Cardin rug
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Pierre Cardin rug France, c. 1975 knotted wool 72 w x 72 h inches Woven signature to lower right: [Pierre Cardin]. Condition of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Pedro Friedeberg Hand sculptures, pair488 - Pedro Friedeberg Hand sculptures, pair
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Pedro Friedeberg Hand sculptures, pair Mexico, c. 1970 gilt and painted carved wood 2 w x 1.75 d x 8 h inches Signed to back of each examp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Pedro Friedeberg Hand Foot chair489 - Pedro Friedeberg Hand Foot chair
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Pedro Friedeberg Hand Foot chair Mexico, c. 1966 gilt and carved Mexican mahogany 17.5 w x 20 d x 31.5 h inches Signed to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Guido Drocco and Franco Mello Cactus co490 - Guido Drocco and Franco Mello Cactus co
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Guido Drocco and Franco Mello Cactus coatrack Gufram Italy, 1972 injection-molded foam 28 w x 24 d x 67 h inches Literature: <i>The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to retroinferno for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Peter Murdoch Spotty chair491 - Peter Murdoch Spotty chair
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Peter Murdoch Spotty chair International Paper United Kingdom, 1963 polyethylene-coated cardboard 19 w x 18 d x 20 h inches Stamped sig
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Peter Murdoch Spotty chair492 - Peter Murdoch Spotty chair
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Peter Murdoch Spotty chair International Paper United Kingdom, 1963 polyethylene-coated cardboard 19 w x 18 d x 20 h inches Stamped sig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Willy Rizzo coffee table493 - Willy Rizzo coffee table
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Willy Rizzo coffee table France, c. 1970 stainless steel, laminate, lacquered wood 53 w x 48 d x 17.5 h inches Rotating and hinged design
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Peter Hamburger and Ingo Maurer Light S494 - Peter Hamburger and Ingo Maurer Light S
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Peter Hamburger and Ingo Maurer Light Structure Peter Hamburger Designs USA, 1966 fluorescent tube, electric wire 19 w x 19 d x 19 h inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Andre Cazenave lights, set of three495 - Andre Cazenave lights, set of three
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Andre Cazenave lights, set of three Atelier A/Disderot France, c. 1970 fiberglass 12 w x 10 d x 9 h inches Signed with manufacturer's l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Verner Panton lounge chairs, pair496 - Verner Panton lounge chairs, pair
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Verner Panton lounge chairs, pair Horlacher Denmark, 1969 plastic, upholstery 28 w x 40 d x 30.5 h inches Condition of the item is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Archimede Seguso untitled497 - Archimede Seguso untitled
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Archimede Seguso untitled Italy, c. 1980 internally decorated glass 9.25 w x 8.25 d x 5.5 h inches Incised to underside: [A. Seguso 47/100
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Verner Panton lounge chairs, pair498 - Verner Panton lounge chairs, pair
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Verner Panton lounge chairs, pair Horlacher Denmark, 1969 plastic, upholstery 28 w x 40 d x 30.5 h inches Condition of the item is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Verner Panton VP Globe lamp499 - Verner Panton VP Globe lamp
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Verner Panton VP Globe lamp Louis Poulsen Denmark, 1969 acrylic, enameled metal, steel 20 dia inches Literature: <i>Verner Panton:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Verner Panton Pantonova lounge chairs, 500 - Verner Panton Pantonova lounge chairs,
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Verner Panton Pantonova lounge chairs, pair Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1971 enameled steel wire 29 w x 28 d x 26 h inches Condition of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Verner Panton rug501 - Verner Panton rug
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Verner Panton rug Denmark, c. 1969 machine woven wool 140 h x 96 w inches Signed with initials to lower right corner. Literature: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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