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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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Gio Ponti display cabinet Singer & Sons550 - Gio Ponti display cabinet Singer & Sons
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Gio Ponti display cabinet Singer & Sons Italy, 1951 Italian walnut, lacquered wood, glass, brass 79"w x 17.5"d x 81"h The tapered...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,000.00) = 22,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti sofa from the Hotel Parco dei551 - Gio Ponti sofa from the Hotel Parco dei
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Gio Ponti sofa from the Hotel Parco dei Principi Italy, 1964 leather, suede, lacquered wood, brass 72"w x 34"d x 33"h Literature: Gio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti armoire Italy, 1947/1973 lacq552 - Gio Ponti armoire Italy, 1947/1973 lacq
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Gio Ponti armoire Italy, 1947/1973 lacquered Italian walnut, gold-plated brass, mirrored glass 95"w x 24"d x 74.25"h Designed and exe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti vessel from the Classical Con553 - Gio Ponti vessel from the Classical Con
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Gio Ponti vessel from the Classical Conversation series Richard Ginori Italy, 1924 glazed porcelain 13"dia x 23"h A monumental example ill...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (80,000.00) = 80,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti Emerenziana bowl Richard Gino554 - Gio Ponti Emerenziana bowl Richard Gino
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Gio Ponti Emerenziana bowl Richard Ginori Italy, 1925 hand-painted majolica 9.75"w x 5"d x 4.5"h Glazed signature and manufacturer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti La Musica bowl Richard Ginori555 - Gio Ponti La Musica bowl Richard Ginori
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Gio Ponti La Musica bowl Richard Ginori Italy, 1924 hand-painted majolica 12.75"w x 6.5"d x 6.25"h The reclining figure on this form ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli console Ita556 - Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli console Ita
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Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli console Italy, 1942 enameled copper, Italian walnut 37"w x 17"d x 32"h An exceptional example of Gio Pont...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100,000.00 - 150,000.00
Sold to floor for (59,000.00) = 59,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table Giordano Chiesa 557 - Gio Ponti coffee table Giordano Chiesa
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Gio Ponti coffee table Giordano Chiesa Italy, c. 1953 oak, glass, brass 41.25"dia x 16"h Literature: Gio Ponti: L'Arte Si Innamora Del...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti pen rest Italy, 1969 glazed558 - Gio Ponti pen rest Italy, 1969 glazed
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Gio Ponti pen rest Italy, 1969 glazed ceramic, brass 7.75"w x 2.5"d x 1"h This pen rest was given to the employees of Bijenkorf, a de...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Gio Ponti, attribution vanity mirror Fo559 - Gio Ponti, attribution vanity mirror Fo
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Gio Ponti, attribution vanity mirror Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1950 brass, crystal, mirrored glass 13"w x 5"d x 18"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Lino Sabattini coffee and tea service560 - Lino Sabattini coffee and tea service
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Lino Sabattini coffee and tea service Christofle Italy, 1950 silverplate 5.5"w x 9"d x 4.5"h Lot includes creamer, sugar dish, and te...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Paolo Buffa console Italy, c. 1930 snak561 - Paolo Buffa console Italy, c. 1930 snak
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Paolo Buffa console Italy, c. 1930 snake wood, brass 48"w x 18"d x 80.5"h Literature: Il Mobili Deco Italiano, Guttry and Maino, pg. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,000.00) = 22,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti Gabriela chair Pallucco Italy562 - Gio Ponti Gabriela chair Pallucco Italy
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Gio Ponti Gabriela chair Pallucco Italy, 1971 chrome-plated steel, vinyl 23.25"w x 24"d x 42"h Literature: Gio Ponti, The Complete Wo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Gae Aulenti tea and coffee service Clet563 - Gae Aulenti tea and coffee service Clet
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Gae Aulenti tea and coffee service Cleto Munari Italy, c. 1980 sterling silver, lacquered wood 19.75"w x 5.5"d x 6.5"h Sold with orig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy564 - Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy
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Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy, 1986 sterling silver 5"dia x 9"h Impressed signature and number to underside: [C. Scarpa 124/300].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Vittorio Gregotti tea service Cleto Mun565 - Vittorio Gregotti tea service Cleto Mun
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Vittorio Gregotti tea service Cleto Munari Italy, c. 1980 sterling silver, lacquered wood 17.75"w x 7"d x 1"h Sold with original box....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Gio Ponti Diamond flatware Reed & Barto566 - Gio Ponti Diamond flatware Reed & Barto
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Gio Ponti Diamond flatware Reed & Barton Italy, 1958 sterling silver A complete six piece place setting for twelve with ten additional serving u...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Giacomo Balla custom vanity Italy567 - Giacomo Balla custom vanity Italy
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Giacomo Balla custom vanity Italy, c. 1918 lacquered wood, mirrored glass, brass 60"w x 21"d x 78"h Provenance: Commissioned directly...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75,000.00 | Estimate : 100,000.00 - 120,000.00
Sold to floor for (0.00) = 0.00
 
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Fontana Arte table lamp Italy, c. 1940 568 - Fontana Arte table lamp Italy, c. 1940
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Fontana Arte table lamp Italy, c. 1940 crystal, nickel-plated metal 8"w x 4.5"d x 15"h Signed with label to underside: [Lumi Italia v...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (0.00) = 0.00
 
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Paolo Buffa cabinet Quarti Italy, 1940 569 - Paolo Buffa cabinet Quarti Italy, 1940
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Paolo Buffa cabinet Quarti Italy, 1940 mahogany, rosewood, brass inlay 98"w x 18.5"d x 56.25"h The elaborate metal inlay flowers on e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (36,000.00) = 36,000.00
 
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Andrea Bellosi Arc-en-ciel table lamp570 - Andrea Bellosi Arc-en-ciel table lamp
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Andrea Bellosi Arc-en-ciel table lamp Alchemia Studio Italy, 1979 marble, enameled metal 9.75"w x 7.75"d x 12"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Fontana Arte floor lamp Italy, c. 1940 571 - Fontana Arte floor lamp Italy, c. 1940
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Fontana Arte floor lamp Italy, c. 1940 crystal, nickel-plated metal 10.5"w x 10.5"d x 69.25"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Arredoluce floor lamp Italy, c. 1950572 - Arredoluce floor lamp Italy, c. 1950
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Arredoluce floor lamp Italy, c. 1950 brass, enameled metal 14"w x 90"h This ingenious design allows for numerous arrangements of the arms ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Lino Sabattini Cardinale vases, pair Ch573 - Lino Sabattini Cardinale vases, pair Ch
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Lino Sabattini Cardinale vases, pair Christofle Italy, 1957 silverplate 2.5"dia x 14.5"h Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Fabrizio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini574 - Fabrizio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini
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Fabrizio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini, attribution table lamp Italy, c. 1969 plexiglass, enameled metal, plastic 16.5"w x 7.5"d x 23.5"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte575 - Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte
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Pietro Chiesa coffee table Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1957 glass, lacquered wood 51"w x 28"d x 14"h Literature: The Coffee Table Coffee T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola Gufo576 - Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola Gufo
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Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola Gufo coat rack Boschis Italy, 1971 plywood, copper 26"dia x 61"h Literature: Gabetti e Isola Mobili: 1950...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Renzo Zavanella sofa from the Hotel San577 - Renzo Zavanella sofa from the Hotel San
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Renzo Zavanella sofa from the Hotel San Remo Italy, c. 1950 upholstery, walnut 80"w x 36"d x 42"h Literature: Stilnovo Design in den ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Renzo Zavanella lounge chairs from the 578 - Renzo Zavanella lounge chairs from the
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Renzo Zavanella lounge chairs from the Hotel San Remo, pair Italy, c. 1950 upholstery, walnut 25"w x 31"d x 42"h Literature: Esempi d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Renzo Zavanella armchair from the Hotel579 - Renzo Zavanella armchair from the Hotel
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Renzo Zavanella armchair from the Hotel San Remo Italy, c. 1950 upholstery, walnut 36"w x 32"d x 44.25"h Literature: Esempi di Arreda...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Arredoluce table/floor lamp Italy580 - Arredoluce table/floor lamp Italy
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Arredoluce table/floor lamp Italy, c. 1956 enameled metal, brass 15"w x 7.5"d x 21.5"h Versatile lamp that can be used on a tabletop ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Alessandro Mendini Polichromo Italy581 - Alessandro Mendini Polichromo Italy
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Alessandro Mendini Polichromo Italy, c. 1982 plaster 20.5"w x 6"d x 20"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Giulio Minoletti side chairs from the E582 - Giulio Minoletti side chairs from the E
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Giulio Minoletti side chairs from the ETR 300 Breda Ferrovia Italy, 1949 lacquered metal, vinyl, leather 15.5"w x 19"d x 32.25"h The ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Vittoriano Vigano floor lamp Arteluce583 - Vittoriano Vigano floor lamp Arteluce
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Vittoriano Vigano floor lamp Arteluce Italy, 1950 brass, enameled metal, marble 48"w x 13.75"d x 83"h Literature: Repertorio 1950-198...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Lamperti table lamp Italy, c. 1970 perf584 - Lamperti table lamp Italy, c. 1970 perf
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Lamperti table lamp Italy, c. 1970 perforated metal 20"dia x 12"h The light from this lamp can be modulated by rotating the cover to conce...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Lino Tagliapietra Saturno Italy, 1988585 - Lino Tagliapietra Saturno Italy, 1988
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Lino Tagliapietra Saturno Italy, 1988 internally decorated glass, iron 28.5"dia x 72.5"h Engraved signature to front: [Lino Tagliapietra I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita586 - Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita
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Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1955 gilt brass, glass 22"dia x 15.5"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Carlo Mollino chair from the Casa del S587 - Carlo Mollino chair from the Casa del S
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Carlo Mollino chair from the Casa del Sole, Cervinia Apelli & Varesio Italy, c. 1947 oak, brass 15"w x 18"d x 37"h Literature: Ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00) = 35,000.00
 
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Angelo Brotto wall lamp Italy, c. 1970 588 - Angelo Brotto wall lamp Italy, c. 1970
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Angelo Brotto wall lamp Italy, c. 1970 glass, copper, brass 31.5"w x 10"d x 31.5"h Incised signature to lower left: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Alessandro Mendini untitled Italy589 - Alessandro Mendini untitled Italy
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Alessandro Mendini untitled Italy, c. 1982 bronze 15"w x 4.75"d x 11.75"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, 590 - Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy,
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1970 enameled metal, chrome-plated steel 60"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Angelo Barovier untitled Italy, 1959 gl591 - Angelo Barovier untitled Italy, 1959 gl
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Angelo Barovier untitled Italy, 1959 glass set in plywood on clay 23.5"h x 31.5"w Signed to verso: [Genn 1959].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to bartzella625 for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Gio Ponti Fato sconces, pair Artemide592 - Gio Ponti Fato sconces, pair Artemide
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Gio Ponti Fato sconces, pair Artemide Italy, c. 1967 enameled metal 14"w x 4"d x 14"h Literature: Gio Ponti: L'Arte Si Innamora D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Arredoluce chandelier Italy, c. 1950 br593 - Arredoluce chandelier Italy, c. 1950 br
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Arredoluce chandelier Italy, c. 1950 brass, enameled metal, glass 38"w x 22"d x 6"h A rare example of Arredoluce's lighting desig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (34,000.00) = 34,000.00
 
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Lino Sabattini vase Christofle Italy594 - Lino Sabattini vase Christofle Italy
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Lino Sabattini vase Christofle Italy, c. 1960 sterling silver, teak 3.25"dia x 8.75"h Signed with manufacturer's marks and touchmarks ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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floor lamp Italy, c. 1950 brass, enamel595 - floor lamp Italy, c. 1950 brass, enamel
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floor lamp Italy, c. 1950 brass, enameled metal 23"dia x 72.5"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Ico Parisi Urio wall unit Mobili Italia596 - Ico Parisi Urio wall unit Mobili Italia
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Ico Parisi Urio wall unit Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM) Italy, 1958 Italian walnut, enameled metal 120"w x 15"d x 87"h Signed with m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich side table Italy597 - Guglielmo Ulrich side table Italy
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Guglielmo Ulrich side table Italy, c. 1932 wood, parchment over wood 31.5"w x 18"d x 20.5"h Signed with branded artist's cipher t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich floor lamp Italy598 - Guglielmo Ulrich floor lamp Italy
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Guglielmo Ulrich floor lamp Italy, c. 1941 brass, leather, linen 24"dia x 71"h Lamp can adjust in height and swivel to direct light. Liter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Venini floor lamp Italy, c. 1959 glass,599 - Venini floor lamp Italy, c. 1959 glass,
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Venini floor lamp Italy, c. 1959 glass, brass, parchment 11"dia x 70"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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