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Important 20th Century & Italian Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States In Person Preview22 November - 04 December 2006

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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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Harry Bertoia Gong pendant USA, c. 1960342 - Harry Bertoia Gong pendant USA, c. 1960
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Harry Bertoia Gong pendant USA, c. 1960 hand-hammered silver 4 w x 3 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia brooch USA, c. 1948 hand-343 - Harry Bertoia brooch USA, c. 1948 hand-
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Harry Bertoia brooch USA, c. 1948 hand-hammered silver 1.75 w x 2.75 h inches Exhibited: Harry Bertoia Monoprints and Jewelry, Alle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia necklace USA, c. 1943 han344 - Harry Bertoia necklace USA, c. 1943 han
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Harry Bertoia necklace USA, c. 1943 hand-hammered silver 17 l w inches overall length Provenance: Karl Nierendorf Gallery, New Y
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Gong) USA, c. 1345 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Gong) USA, c. 1
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Gong) USA, c. 1975 cut and patinated bronze, rope, leather and wood mallet 48 w x .25 d x 31.5 h inches Conditi
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Tree Form) USA,346 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Tree Form) USA,
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Tree Form) USA, c. 1965 copper with applied patina 30 w x 31 d x 55 h inches This exceptional sculpture is part
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Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for (160,000.00) = 160,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Tonal Sculpture347 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Tonal Sculpture
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Tonal Sculpture) USA, 1978 silicone bronze, copper 48 w x 3 d x 120 h inches An amazing example of Bertoia's wo
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Estimate : 60,000.00 - 80,000.00
Sold to floor for (110,000.00) = 110,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Minguren I coffee tabl348 - George Nakashima Minguren I coffee tabl
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George Nakashima Minguren I coffee table USA, 1977 burled redwood, American black walnut 60 w x 53 d x 15.25 h inches An exceptionally
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Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for (117,000.00) = 117,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA,349 - George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA,
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George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA, c. 1960 American black walnut 41 w x 29.5 d x 13 h inches Solid slab top with two free edges, l
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Conoid chair USA, c. 1350 - George Nakashima Conoid chair USA, c. 1
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George Nakashima Conoid chair USA, c. 1961 American black walnut, hickory 20 w x 21 d x 35 h inches Provenance: Acquired directly f
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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George Nakashima "R" bench/coffee table351 - George Nakashima "R" bench/coffee table
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George Nakashima "R" bench/coffee table USA, c. 1961 English walnut 80 w x 35 d x 17 h inches Free edge top with sap grain detail above
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,000.00) = 26,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Rocker with Free-Edge 352 - George Nakashima Rocker with Free-Edge
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George Nakashima Rocker with Free-Edge Arm USA, c. 1961 American black walnut, hickory 31 w x 35 d x 34.75 h inches Single slab arm wit
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,750.00) = 6,750.00
 
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George Nakashima Slab end table USA, 19353 - George Nakashima Slab end table USA, 19
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George Nakashima Slab end table USA, 1967 cherry 34 w x 33 d x 21 h inches Single-slab, heart-cut top with two free edges. Client name
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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George Nakashima Cushion sofa with arms354 - George Nakashima Cushion sofa with arms
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George Nakashima Cushion sofa with arms USA, c. 1961 American black walnut, upholstery 102 w x 36 d x 33 h inches This is a custom orde
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,500.00) = 10,500.00
 
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George Nakashima Cushion Chairs with ar355 - George Nakashima Cushion Chairs with ar
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George Nakashima Cushion Chairs with arms, pair USA, c. 1961 American black walnut, upholstery 30 w x 35 d x 32 h inches Retains origin
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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George Nakashima Grass Seated chairs, s356 - George Nakashima Grass Seated chairs, s
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George Nakashima Grass Seated chairs, set of six USA, c. 1960 American black walnut, grassline 23.5 w x 18 d x 27.25 h inches Literatur
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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George Nakashima wall cabinet USA, c. 1357 - George Nakashima wall cabinet USA, c. 1
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George Nakashima wall cabinet USA, c. 1955 American black walnut 84 w x 12.25 d x 20 h inches Dove-tailed case with three sliding doors
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Plank end table USA, 1358 - George Nakashima Plank end table USA, 1
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George Nakashima Plank end table USA, 1967 American black walnut 16.25 w x 23.5 d x 17.25 h inches Single-slab top with free edge and k
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 daybed USA, c. 1954 Am359 - George Nakashima daybed USA, c. 1954 Am
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George Nakashima daybed USA, c. 1954 American black walnut, upholstery 73 w x 33 d x 31 h inches Single-slab backrest with free edge. S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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George Nakashima daybed USA, c. 1954 Am360 - George Nakashima daybed USA, c. 1954 Am
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George Nakashima daybed USA, c. 1954 American black walnut, upholstery 73 w x 33 d x 31.5 h inches Single-slab backrest with free edge.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Table Lamp II USA, c. 361 - George Nakashima Table Lamp II USA, c.
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George Nakashima Table Lamp II USA, c. 1961 burled English walnut, rosewood, parchment 9.75 w x 9.75 d x 18.75 h inches Client's name t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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