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Important 20th Century & Italian Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States

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Wright will offer the finest collection of masterworks of the twentieth century in a series of auctions on December 3rd and 5th. Important 20th Century Design on December 3rd will showcase objects from the early part of the century by Mallet-Stevens, Hoffmann, Bouy, and Loos. Early modernism by Mies van der Rohe, Rietveld, and Aalto illustrate the influence on later designers such as Kjaerholm, Durell-Stone, and Jacobsen who are also represented in the sale. Organic forms including a rare redwood coffee table by Nakashima, a masterpiece of Bertoia's jewelry and Noguchi Rudder Fin dining table show the artistic prowess of American design in the middle of the century.

Wright's third sale of Important Italian design will feature a selection of items that demonstrate the strength and vitality of Italian artistry. Following the Important 20th Century Design sale on December 3, our Italian session continues with an academic selection of designs by the great 20th century designers, from an early Pietro Chiesa light to a Postmodern Andrea Branzi shelf. The Italian sale will also feature a pair of Gio Ponti lounge chairs and a sofa from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Rome. The master Carlo Mollino is represented in several lots including a rare set of six chairs, a dining table and two bunk beds from the Casa del Sole. An impressive Osvaldo Borsani coffee table with glass decoration by artist Lucio Fontana illustrates the collaborative and creative spirit of mid-century Italian crafts. Works by Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass and Angelo Mangiarotti will be offered alongside fine works by Carlo Di Carli, Ico Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Luigi Caccia Dominioni and Fulvio Bianconi.
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Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1957 gl766 - Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1957 gl
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Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1957 glazed stoneware 8.5 dia x 20 h inches Signed to underside: [Fantoni Italy YH1] and to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Guido Gambone untitled Italy, 1962 glaz767 - Guido Gambone untitled Italy, 1962 glaz
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Guido Gambone untitled Italy, 1962 glazed stoneware slab construction, copper 18.75 w x 5.5 d x 25.5 h inches Signed and dated lower ri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Pietro Chiesa candelabra Fontana Arte I768 - Pietro Chiesa candelabra Fontana Arte I
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Pietro Chiesa candelabra Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1940 brass 19 w x 1.75 d x 3.5 h inches Stamped mark to underside: [Made Italy].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich, attribution benches, 769 - Guglielmo Ulrich, attribution benches,
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Guglielmo Ulrich, attribution benches, pair Italy, c. 1940 limed oak, upholstery 37 w x 16.5 d x 21 h inches Condition of the item is n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi console Italy, c. 1970770 - Gabriella Crespi console Italy, c. 1970
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Gabriella Crespi console Italy, c. 1970 brass over steel 49.5 w x 19.25 d x 31.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi desk Italy, c. 1970 br771 - Gabriella Crespi desk Italy, c. 1970 br
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Gabriella Crespi desk Italy, c. 1970 brass over wood 59 w x 27.75 d x 28 h inches Desk has single drawer to center. Impressed signature
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair I772 - Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair I
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair Italy, c. 1970 burled walnut, brass, glass, wood 20 w x 9 d x 22 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of773 - Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of three Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, acrylic, glass, laminate, wood 20 w x 6 d x 22 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi centerpiece bowl Italy774 - Gabriella Crespi centerpiece bowl Italy
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Gabriella Crespi centerpiece bowl Italy, c. 1970 brass, cast stone 21.5 w x 13 d x 4.5 h inches Impressed signature to side: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli floor lamp 775 - Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli floor lamp
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Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli floor lamp de Poli Italy, c. 1950 fire-enameled and gilt copper, brass, travertine, parchment 18 dia x 60.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Gustavo Pulitzer Alba lounge chair Arfl776 - Gustavo Pulitzer Alba lounge chair Arfl
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Gustavo Pulitzer Alba lounge chair Arflex Italy, 1959 leather, upholstery, enameled steel 32 w x 31 d x 36 h inches Literature:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Gino Sarfatti chandelier Arteluce Italy777 - Gino Sarfatti chandelier Arteluce Italy
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Gino Sarfatti chandelier Arteluce Italy, c. 1960 enameled aluminum, glass 29 w x 29 d x 19 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti plates, set of five Franco Po778 - Gio Ponti plates, set of five Franco Po
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Gio Ponti plates, set of five Franco Pozzi Italy, 1967 porcelain 10.25 dia x 2.75 h inches Glazed signature and manufacturer's mark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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B.B.P.R. floor lamp Artemide Italy, 196779 - B.B.P.R. floor lamp Artemide Italy, 196
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B.B.P.R. floor lamp Artemide Italy, 1964 glass, chrome-plated brass 11 dia x 67.25 h inches Literature: 1950/1980 Repertorio, Gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Roberto Menghi lounge chairs, pair Arfl780 - Roberto Menghi lounge chairs, pair Arfl
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Roberto Menghi lounge chairs, pair Arflex Italy, 1958 upholstery, enameled steel, enameled aluminum 39 w x 34 d x 33.5 h inches This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1965 781 - Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1965
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1965 clear-anodized aluminum, laminate, oak 38 dia x 16 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti: L'Arte Si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Esempi Esempi Illuminazione Ulrico Hoep782 - Esempi Esempi Illuminazione Ulrico Hoep
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Esempi Esempi Illuminazione Ulrico Hoepli Editore Italy, 1955 bound printed paper 9 w x 11 h inches Condition of the item is not inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Esempi reference collection, set of thr783 - Esempi reference collection, set of thr
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Esempi reference collection, set of three Ulrico Hoepli Editore Italy, 1955-1957 bound printed paper A fine reference of Italian design
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to ci-voleva for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich Arredamento Edizioni G784 - Guglielmo Ulrich Arredamento Edizioni G
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Guglielmo Ulrich Arredamento Edizioni Gorlich Italy, c. 1945 bound printed paper An exquisite overview of contemporary Italian design f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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B.B.P.R. Spazio desk and shelf Olivetti785 - B.B.P.R. Spazio desk and shelf Olivetti
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B.B.P.R. Spazio desk and shelf Olivetti Italy, 1959 enameled steel, vinyl, plastic 51.25 w x 32 d x 50 h inches shelf measures: 41 w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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