Important 20th Century & Italian Design

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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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Leo Amino untitled  USA, c. 1957 polyvi332 - Leo Amino untitled USA, c. 1957 polyvi
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Leo Amino untitled USA, c. 1957 polyvinyl acetate and sand 6.75 w x 4.5 d x 17 h inches Literature: Leo Amino: Sculpture 1945-1974
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US333 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1950 brass melt-coated steel 14.25 w x 14.75 d x 25.25 h inches This sculpture can sit on
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Spray) U334 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Spray) U
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Spray) USA, c. 1970 stainless steel, brass, silver 3.25 w x 3 d x 8 h inches Condition of the item is no
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US335 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1965 nickel-plated brass, copper 2 w x 1.75 d x 5 h inches Provenance: Acquired direct
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US336 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1965 bronze 2.75 w x 2.25 d x 2 h inches Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US337 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1965 copper and bronze with applied patina 2 w x 1.75 d x 5 h inches Provenance: Acqui
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US338 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1965 copper with applied patina 2.75 w x 1.5 d x 2 h inches Provenance: Acquired direc
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US339 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) US
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1965 copper with applied patina 1.5 w x 1 d x 2 h inches Provenance: Acquired directly
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Harry Bertoia brooch USA, c. 1942 hand-340 - Harry Bertoia brooch USA, c. 1942 hand-
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Harry Bertoia brooch USA, c. 1942 hand-hammered 17 karat gold 2.5 w x 5 h inches This brooch exemplifies the finest quality, craftsmans
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (49,000.00) = 49,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia Hanging Rods pendant USA,341 - Harry Bertoia Hanging Rods pendant USA,
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Harry Bertoia Hanging Rods pendant USA, c. 1960 phosphorus bronze 2.5 w x 4.25 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this d
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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