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Important 20th Century Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1140 West Fulton, Chicago, Illinois, United States In Person PreviewPreview 1440 West Hubbard Chicago Illinois

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An outstanding selection of important 20th century design will be offered at Wright on September 25 at 12:00 p.m. central time in Chicago. American, Italian, French and Scandinavian are well represented by exceptional forms from several private collections and rare examples from notable commissions.
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George Nakashima hanging wall case USA,300 - George Nakashima hanging wall case USA,
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George Nakashima hanging wall case USA, c. 1965 American black walnut, grass cloth 72"w x 13.75"d x 14.25"h Joined top with free edge...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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George Nakashima hanging wall desk USA,301 - George Nakashima hanging wall desk USA,
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George Nakashima hanging wall desk USA, c. 1965 American black walnut, enameled metal 44"w x 18.25"d x 11.5"h Two drawers below singl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Mira chair USA302 - George Nakashima Mira chair USA
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George Nakashima Mira chair USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 19.5"w x 18"d x 26.5"h Signed with clients name to underside: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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George Nakashima side table USA, 1978 A303 - George Nakashima side table USA, 1978 A
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George Nakashima side table USA, 1978 American black walnut 39.5"w x 25"d x 18.25"h Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist Cal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA,304 - George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA,
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George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA, 1954 American black walnut 70.75"w x 29.75"d x 13"h Highly figured single-board, heart-cut to...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Plank bench USA, 1955 305 - George Nakashima Plank bench USA, 1955
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George Nakashima Plank bench USA, 1955 American black walnut, laurel 89.25"w x 23.25"d x 13"h Single slab top with free edge and dram...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Plank king-size headbo306 - George Nakashima Plank king-size headbo
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George Nakashima Plank king-size headboard USA, c. 1965 American black walnut, rosewood 102"w x 28"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Cross-leg desk USA307 - George Nakashima Cross-leg desk USA
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George Nakashima Cross-leg desk USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 82"w x 33"d x 28.5"h Excellent example of this form with joined tw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,000.00) = 27,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Four-foot settee USA, 308 - George Nakashima Four-foot settee USA,
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George Nakashima Four-foot settee USA, c. 1965 American black walnut, upholstery 43.75"w x 34"d x 30.5"h Literature: Nature Form and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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George Nakashima daybed with back USA, 309 - George Nakashima daybed with back USA,
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George Nakashima daybed with back USA, 1955 American black walnut 72.5"w x 33"d x 32"h Literature: Nature Form and Spirit: The Life a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Minguren II dining tab310 - George Nakashima Minguren II dining tab
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George Nakashima Minguren II dining table USA, 1978 American black walnut 84"w x 51"d x 28.75"h n exceptional dining table by Nakas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (62,000.00) = 62,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Triple cabinet USA, c.311 - George Nakashima Triple cabinet USA, c.
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George Nakashima Triple cabinet USA, c. 1965 American black walnut, grasscloth 102"w x 20.75"d x 32.25"h Three sliding doors conceal ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to 2005512-10.. for (33,000.00 + 6,600.00BP) = 39,600.00
 
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George Nakashima Wepman side table USA,312 - George Nakashima Wepman side table USA,
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George Nakashima Wepman side table USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 23.5"w x 18"d x 17"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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George Nakashima Pedestal end table USA313 - George Nakashima Pedestal end table USA
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George Nakashima Pedestal end table USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 22"w x 19.5"d x 21"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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George Nakashima Double cabinet USA, c.314 - George Nakashima Double cabinet USA, c.
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George Nakashima Double cabinet USA, c. 1960 American black walnut, grasscloth 77"w x 23.5"d x 32"h Two sliding doors conceal two adj...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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George Nakashima dresser USA, 1968 Amer315 - George Nakashima dresser USA, 1968 Amer
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George Nakashima dresser USA, 1968 American black walnut 36"w x 19"d x 32"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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George Nakashima daybed USA, c. 1965 Am316 - George Nakashima daybed USA, c. 1965 Am
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George Nakashima daybed USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 72"w x 30"d x 10"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA,317 - George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA,
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George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA, c. 1960 American black walnut 46"w x 36"d x 14"h Highly figured single-board top with two fre...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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George Nakashima sofa with arms USA, c.318 - George Nakashima sofa with arms USA, c.
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George Nakashima sofa with arms USA, c. 1965 American black walnut, upholstery 77.25"w x 32.5"d x 30.25"h Sold with cushions (not sho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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George Nakashima nesting tables model #319 - George Nakashima nesting tables model #
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George Nakashima nesting tables model #267, pair Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 walnut 21"w x 15.5"d x 19"h smaller table: 18 w x 13 d x 17....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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George Nakashima turned-leg end tables,320 - George Nakashima turned-leg end tables,
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George Nakashima turned-leg end tables, pair USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 42"w x 17.75"d x 15"h Provenance: Acquired directly f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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George Nakashima hanging wall cabinet U321 - George Nakashima hanging wall cabinet U
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George Nakashima hanging wall cabinet USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 58.25"w x 14"d x 14.25"h Double sliding doors conceal two co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Shiryu Morita folding screen Japan, 196322 - Shiryu Morita folding screen Japan, 196
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Shiryu Morita folding screen Japan, 1967 ink, paper, silk, aluminum 92"w x 72"h Morita is an artist who combines the history of Asian call...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Peter Voulkos stack pot USA, 1967 wheel323 - Peter Voulkos stack pot USA, 1967 wheel
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Peter Voulkos stack pot USA, 1967 wheel-thrown earthenware with slip welds 10.75"w x 11"d x 27.75"h Created while Voulkos was a guest...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (41,000.00) = 41,000.00
 
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Leza McVey fountain USA, c. 1960 glazed324 - Leza McVey fountain USA, c. 1960 glazed
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Leza McVey fountain USA, c. 1960 glazed stoneware 12"w x 10"d x 16"h Signed with applied artist's paper label to underside: [Foun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Jean-Michel Frank tray France, c. 1930 325 - Jean-Michel Frank tray France, c. 1930
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Jean-Michel Frank tray France, c. 1930 vellum over wood 18"w x 18"d x 1.5"h Impressed signature to underside: [J.M.F]. Provenance: A....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl USA, 1957326 - Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl USA, 1957
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Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl USA, 1957 glazed earthenware 5.75"dia x 4"h Glazed signature to underside with paper label: [H919].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Otto and Gertrud Natzler vase USA, 1951327 - Otto and Gertrud Natzler vase USA, 1951
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Otto and Gertrud Natzler vase USA, 1951 glazed earthenware 7"dia x 6"h Excellent example in Oxblood copper reduction glaze. Signed with pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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George Nakashima sofa, model #251-W Wid328 - George Nakashima sofa, model #251-W Wid
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George Nakashima sofa, model #251-W Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 walnut, upholstery 89.75"w x 35"d x 27.5"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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George Nakashima console, model #265-W 329 - George Nakashima console, model #265-W
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George Nakashima console, model #265-W Widdicomb USA, c. 1950 American Black walnut, brass 50"w x 14.5"d x 29"h Cloth manufacturer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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George Nakashima Origins cocktail table330 - George Nakashima Origins cocktail table
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George Nakashima Origins cocktail table model #200-84 Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 walnut 65"w x 24"d x 13"h Signed with manufacturer's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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George Nakashima Origins drop-leaf tabl331 - George Nakashima Origins drop-leaf tabl
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George Nakashima Origins drop-leaf table, model #269-W Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 walnut 73.5"w x 64"d x 29"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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George Nakashima dining chairs model #2332 - George Nakashima dining chairs model #2
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George Nakashima dining chairs model #271-W, set of six Widdicomb USA, c. 1950 American black walnut, hickory 19"w x 22"d x 35"h Sign...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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George Nakashima Origins lounge chairs 333 - George Nakashima Origins lounge chairs
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George Nakashima Origins lounge chairs model #253-W, pair Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 walnut, upholstery 25"w x 30"d x 33"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to monoxylous for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Origins lounge chair a334 - George Nakashima Origins lounge chair a
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George Nakashima Origins lounge chair and ottoman, model #254-W Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 walnut, upholstery 33"w x 31"d x 32"h ottoman:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to monoxylous for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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George Nakashima Origins occasional tab335 - George Nakashima Origins occasional tab
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George Nakashima Origins occasional table, model #266 Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 walnut, hickory 30"w x 26.75"d x 21"h Signed with brande...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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George Nakashima Origins occasional tab336 - George Nakashima Origins occasional tab
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George Nakashima Origins occasional table, model #266 Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 walnut, hickory 30"w x 26.75"d x 21"h Signed with brande...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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George Nakashima Origins arm chair, mod337 - George Nakashima Origins arm chair, mod
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George Nakashima Origins arm chair, model #259-W Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 walnut, hickory 24.5"w x 24.5"d x 36.5"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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George Nakashima desk, model #246 Widdi338 - George Nakashima desk, model #246 Widdi
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George Nakashima desk, model #246 Widdicomb USA, c. 1950 mahogany, brass 60"w x 26"d x 28.75"h Signed with cloth manufacturer's l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Modern table lamps 339 - Modern table lamps
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Modern table lamps c. 1965 walnut 19"w x 9"d x 31"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker USA340 - Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker USA
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Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker USA, 1972 curly maple, suede 29"w x 35"d x 34"h Carved signature and date: [W. Castle '72]. Litera...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Wendell Castle lounge chair USA, 1974 w341 - Wendell Castle lounge chair USA, 1974 w
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Wendell Castle lounge chair USA, 1974 walnut, leather 24"w x 25"d x 28.5"h Carved signature to side: [WC 74].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone chair342 - Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone chair
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Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone chair USA, 1972 hand-carved rosewood, leather 22"w x 21"d x 31"h Three branded signatures and date ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Paul Evans untitled Paul Evans Studio U343 - Paul Evans untitled Paul Evans Studio U
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Paul Evans untitled Paul Evans Studio USA, 1965 welded and patinated steel 30.25"w x 3.25"d x 30"h An artistically rendered sculpture...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Arman Violins France/USA, 1981 gilt cas344 - Arman Violins France/USA, 1981 gilt cas
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Arman Violins France/USA, 1981 gilt cast aluminum 10"w x 10.25"d x 14.25"h From the edition of fifty plus five artist's proofs. A...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Forrest Myers Gilder USA, 1988 anodized345 - Forrest Myers Gilder USA, 1988 anodized
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Forrest Myers Gilder USA, 1988 anodized aluminum 26.5"w x 22"d x 26.5"h Signed twice and dated to metal plaque: [FM 88]. Provenance: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Forrest Myers Hot Licks USA, 1988 anodi346 - Forrest Myers Hot Licks USA, 1988 anodi
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Forrest Myers Hot Licks USA, 1988 anodized aluminum 14"w x 15"d x 18"h Signed and dated to metal plaque: [FM 88]. Provenance: Art + I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Pyrex iron, model #1038 USA, 1942 glass347 - Pyrex iron, model #1038 USA, 1942 glass
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Pyrex iron, model #1038 USA, 1942 glass, steel 3.5"w x 9"d x 5.5"h Glass was utilized in this design due to the rationing during Worl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Jose Luis Sert sconce Spain, c. 1953 en348 - Jose Luis Sert sconce Spain, c. 1953 en
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Jose Luis Sert sconce Spain, c. 1953 enameled metal, aluminum 6.5"w x 11"d x 14.25"h Jose Luis Sert worked under Le Corbusier in Euro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Jose De Rivera brooch USA, c. 1955 stai349 - Jose De Rivera brooch USA, c. 1955 stai
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Jose De Rivera brooch USA, c. 1955 stainless steel 4.25"w x 3.75"h The sculptor De Rivera created abstract jewelry starting in the 1940s. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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