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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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Peter Voulkos tall vessel USA, 1961 gla362 - Peter Voulkos tall vessel USA, 1961 gla
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Peter Voulkos tall vessel USA, 1961 glazed coil and slab-built earthenware with incisions, fissures, and brushwork 8 w x 8.25 d x 20.75 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 33,000.00
 
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Peter Voulkos free-form plate USA, c. 1363 - Peter Voulkos free-form plate USA, c. 1
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Peter Voulkos free-form plate USA, c. 1965 glazed slab earthenware 12 w x 12.5 d x 2 h inches Provenance: Gift of the artist | Ceci
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Peter Voulkos handled vessel USA, 1978 364 - Peter Voulkos handled vessel USA, 1978
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Peter Voulkos handled vessel USA, 1978 slab-built and altered earthenware with glazed brushwork 7.25 w x 6 d x 13 h inches Incised date
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Peter Voulkos leaf bowl USA, c. 1955 gl365 - Peter Voulkos leaf bowl USA, c. 1955 gl
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Peter Voulkos leaf bowl USA, c. 1955 glazed wheel-thrown earthenware with wax resist 7 dia x 1.75 h inches Incised signature to undersi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to koolaubob for 1,440.00
 
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Cecil Given Strawn vessel USA, c. 1965 366 - Cecil Given Strawn vessel USA, c. 1965
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Cecil Given Strawn vessel USA, c. 1965 glazed wheel-thrown stoneware 7.5 dia x 9 h inches Glazed signature to underside: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Peter Voulkos bulbous vase USA, c. 1955367 - Peter Voulkos bulbous vase USA, c. 1955
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Peter Voulkos bulbous vase USA, c. 1955 glazed wheel-thrown stoneware with wax resist 9 dia x 13.25 h inches Incised signature to under
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to 2005510-21.. for 9,600.00
 
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Shoji Hamada vase Japan, c. 1970 glazed368 - Shoji Hamada vase Japan, c. 1970 glazed
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Shoji Hamada vase Japan, c. 1970 glazed earthenware with wax resist 5 w x 2.75 d x 8 h inches Provenance: Gift of the artist Cec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Shoji Hamada dish Japan, c. 1965 glazed369 - Shoji Hamada dish Japan, c. 1965 glazed
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Shoji Hamada dish Japan, c. 1965 glazed wheel-thrown stoneware with wax resist 6 dia x 2 h inches Provenance: Gift of the artist<br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Shoji Hamada massive charger Japan, c. 370 - Shoji Hamada massive charger Japan, c.
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Shoji Hamada massive charger Japan, c. 1955 glazed wheel-thrown stoneware with wax resist 20 dia x 3.5 h inches Provenance: Gift of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
 
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Toshiko Takaezu vase USA, c. 1955 glaze371 - Toshiko Takaezu vase USA, c. 1955 glaze
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Toshiko Takaezu vase USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 7.75 w x 6 d x 10.25 h inches Provenance: Gift of the artist Cecil Given Stra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Bernard Leach square bottle USA, c. 195372 - Bernard Leach square bottle USA, c. 195
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Bernard Leach square bottle USA, c. 1955 glazed slab-built earthenware with incised decoration 5.5 w x 3.75 d x 8 h inches Signed with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Toshiko Takaezu vase USA, c. 1955 glaze373 - Toshiko Takaezu vase USA, c. 1955 glaze
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Toshiko Takaezu vase USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 5.5 w x 4.5 d x 9.75 h inches Provenance: Gift of the artist Cecil Given Stra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Shoji Hamada teacup Japan, c. 1960 glaz374 - Shoji Hamada teacup Japan, c. 1960 glaz
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Shoji Hamada teacup Japan, c. 1960 glazed wheel-thrown stoneware 3.5 dia x 3.25 h inches Provenance: Gift of the artist Cecil Gi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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Paul Soldner slab-top vessel USA, c. 19375 - Paul Soldner slab-top vessel USA, c. 19
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Paul Soldner slab-top vessel USA, c. 1965 wheel-thrown, altered and slab-built earthenware with incisions 8.5 w x 8 d x 11 h inches Inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
 
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Paul Soldner slab-top vessel USA, c. 19376 - Paul Soldner slab-top vessel USA, c. 19
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Paul Soldner slab-top vessel USA, c. 1965 wheel-thrown, altered and slab-built earthenware with incisions 10 w x 8.75 d x 10.5 h inches<br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
 
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Paul Soldner vessel USA, c. 1965 glazed377 - Paul Soldner vessel USA, c. 1965 glazed
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Paul Soldner vessel USA, c. 1965 glazed wheel-thrown earthenware with applied slab 6.5 w x 6.5 d x 8 h inches Glazed signature to unde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Claude Conover Bool USA, c. 1965 glazed378 - Claude Conover Bool USA, c. 1965 glazed
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Claude Conover Bool USA, c. 1965 glazed stoneware 16 w x 14 d x 17 h inches Signed and titled to underside: [Claude Conover Bool].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Sam Maloof music stand USA, c. 1970 wal379 - Sam Maloof music stand USA, c. 1970 wal
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Sam Maloof music stand USA, c. 1970 walnut, rosewood 37.5 w x 17.5 d x 49.5 h inches Literature: Sam Maloof Woodworker, Maloof, pg.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 21,000.00
 
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Wendell Castle mirror USA, 1963 rosewoo380 - Wendell Castle mirror USA, 1963 rosewoo
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Wendell Castle mirror USA, 1963 rosewood, brass, mirrored glass 12.5 w x 7.25 d x 17.5 h inches Signed and dated to underside: [W Castl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
 
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Robert Whitley Boomerang chair USA, c. 381 - Robert Whitley Boomerang chair USA, c.
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Robert Whitley Boomerang chair USA, c. 1970 walnut 20.5 w x 33 d x 33.5 h inches Robert Whitley is an artist-craftsman based in Pennsyl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Phillip Lloyd Powell wall-mounted cabin382 - Phillip Lloyd Powell wall-mounted cabin
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Phillip Lloyd Powell wall-mounted cabinet USA, c. 1950 redwood, walnut, rosewood, bronzed-plated steel 55.25 w x 11.5 d x 19.75 h inches<b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
 
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Paul Evans hanging cabinet, #PE-39 Paul383 - Paul Evans hanging cabinet, #PE-39 Paul
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Paul Evans hanging cabinet, #PE-39 Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, 1969 welded and patinated steel 24.5 w x 12.5 d x 36 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Paul Evans credenza, model #PE-40A Paul384 - Paul Evans credenza, model #PE-40A Paul
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Paul Evans credenza, model #PE-40A Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, 1969 welded and patinated steel, slate 72 w x 22 d x 31.5 h i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Phillip Lloyd Powell lamp USA, c. 1955 385 - Phillip Lloyd Powell lamp USA, c. 1955
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Phillip Lloyd Powell lamp USA, c. 1955 walnut, linen 20 dia x 29.75 h inches Handwritten signature to underside: . Condition of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,100.00
 
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Serge Mouille La Table Vrillee (Spiral 386 - Serge Mouille La Table Vrillee (Spiral
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Serge Mouille La Table Vrillee (Spiral Table) France, 1962 steel, glass 52 w x 29 d x 16.75 h inches La Table Vrilee is a rare design a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90,000.00 - 120,000.00
Sold to floor for 85,000.00
 
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Alexandre Noll bowl France, c. 1955 che387 - Alexandre Noll bowl France, c. 1955 che
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Alexandre Noll bowl France, c. 1955 chestnut 13 w x 10 d x 4.5 h inches Carved signature to underside: . Provenance: Jacq
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 21,000.00
 
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Alexandre Noll Visage France, c. 1955 e388 - Alexandre Noll Visage France, c. 1955 e
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Alexandre Noll Visage France, c. 1955 ebony 7 w x 4 d x 10.5 h inches Carved signature to verso: . Provenance: Olivier Je
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 30,000.00
 
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Alexandre Noll large bowl France, c. 19389 - Alexandre Noll large bowl France, c. 19
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Alexandre Noll large bowl France, c. 1950 rosewood 14 w x 10 d x 2.75 h inches This is an exceptional example of Noll's work in rosewoo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Alexandre Noll large bowl France, c. 19390 - Alexandre Noll large bowl France, c. 19
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Alexandre Noll large bowl France, c. 1950 lemonwood 13 w x 12 d x 3.5 h inches While refined and polished, this lemonwood bowl clearly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph 391 - Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph
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Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph Simon France, c. 1950 lacquered oak 13 dia x 15.5 h inches Condition of the item is not inclu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
 
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Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph 392 - Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph
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Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph Simon France, c. 1950 lacquered oak 13 dia x 15.5 h inches Condition of the item is not inclu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,800.00
 
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Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph 393 - Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph
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Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph Simon France, c. 1950 lacquered oak 13 dia x 15.5 h inches Condition of the item is not inclu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,800.00
 
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Jean Prouve Granito dining table Atelie394 - Jean Prouve Granito dining table Atelie
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Jean Prouve Granito dining table Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1955 cast stone composite, enameled steel 81 w x 29.5 d x 29.5 h inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 35,000.00
 
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Jean Prouve Standard chairs, set of six394A - Jean Prouve Standard chairs, set of six
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Jean Prouve Standard chairs, set of six Atelier Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 enameled steel, beech, aluminum, rubber 16.5 w x 18.5 d x 3
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to f-jazz-n for 25,200.00
 
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Jean Prouve Secretary desk Atelier Jean395 - Jean Prouve Secretary desk Atelier Jean
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Jean Prouve Secretary desk Atelier Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 enameled steel, oak, chrome-plated steel 66 w x 33 d x 29 h inches L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Charlotte Perriand Bibliotheque Atelier396 - Charlotte Perriand Bibliotheque Atelier
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Charlotte Perriand Bibliotheque Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 enameled steel, oak, plastic 66 w x 14.75 d x 43 h inches Condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 21,000.00
 
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Charlotte Perriand Bibliotheque Atelier397 - Charlotte Perriand Bibliotheque Atelier
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Charlotte Perriand Bibliotheque Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 oak, enameled steel, glass 49.25 w x 12.75 d x 7.75 h inches Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Serge Mouille Lampadaire a une Lamp Ate398 - Serge Mouille Lampadaire a une Lamp Ate
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Serge Mouille Lampadaire a une Lamp Ateliers Serge Mouille France, c. 1953 enameled steel and aluminum, brass 14.25 w x 28 d x 62.5 h i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Serge Mouille Applique Murale a Deux Br399 - Serge Mouille Applique Murale a Deux Br
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Serge Mouille Applique Murale a Deux Bras Pivotants Ateliers Serge Mouille France, c. 1954 enameled stee and aluminum, brass 14 w x 50
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for 37,000.00
 
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Serge Mouille Applique Murale a Quatre 400 - Serge Mouille Applique Murale a Quatre
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Serge Mouille Applique Murale a Quatre Bras Pivotants Ateliers Serge Mouille France, 1954 enameled aluminum, brass 150 w x 55 h inches<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80,000.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to floor for 55,000.00
 
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Serge Mouille Trepied Lampe Ateliers Se401 - Serge Mouille Trepied Lampe Ateliers Se
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Serge Mouille Trepied Lampe Ateliers Serge Mouille France, 1954 enameled steel, enameled aluminum, brass 11.5 w x 14.5 d x 18 h inches<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Jean Prouve Cite daybed Ateliers Jean P402 - Jean Prouve Cite daybed Ateliers Jean P
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Jean Prouve Cite daybed Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1951 enameled steel, oak 94 w x 33.25 d x 20.5 h inches Literature: Jean
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,500.00
 
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Georges Jouve vase France, c. 1959 glaz403 - Georges Jouve vase France, c. 1959 glaz
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Georges Jouve vase France, c. 1959 glazed ceramic 5.5 dia x 4 h inches Incised signature and artist's cipher to underside. Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Georges Jouve formed tray France, 1953 404 - Georges Jouve formed tray France, 1953
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Georges Jouve formed tray France, 1953 glazed ceramic 8 w x 7 d x 3.5 h inches Incised signature and artist's cipher to underside. L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Georges Jouve pitcher France, c. 1950 g405 - Georges Jouve pitcher France, c. 1950 g
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Georges Jouve pitcher France, c. 1950 glazed ceramic 4.75 w x 3 d x 7.75 h inches Incised artist's cipher to underside. Condition of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Charlotte Perriand armchair Georges Bla406 - Charlotte Perriand armchair Georges Bla
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Charlotte Perriand armchair Georges Blanchon France, c. 1947 oak, rush 22 w x 26 d x 30.75 h inches This design by Perriand was crea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Escande pair of cabinets from the Anton407 - Escande pair of cabinets from the Anton
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Escande pair of cabinets from the Antony Building, Strassbourg, France France, c. 1950 oak, ash, perforated and enameled steel 35.5 w x 13
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph 408 - Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph
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Charlotte Perriand stool Galerie Steph Simon France, c. 1950 stained oak 13 w x 13.5 d x 17.75 h inches Condition of the item is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Jean Prouve Compass desk for the Cite U409 - Jean Prouve Compass desk for the Cite U
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Jean Prouve Compass desk for the Cite Universitaire, Antony Ateliers Jean Prouve France, 1954 oak, laminate, enameled steel 55.5 w x 26
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Jean Prouve Compass desk and Standard c410 - Jean Prouve Compass desk and Standard c
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Jean Prouve Compass desk and Standard chair Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 enameled steel, oak, aluminum, beech 63 w x 27.5 d x 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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