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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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Shiro Kuramata Luminous chair Ishimaru 262 - Shiro Kuramata Luminous chair Ishimaru
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Shiro Kuramata Luminous chair Ishimaru Co., Ltd Japan, 1969 plastic 51 dia x 21 h inches Created in a edition of 30 that was complet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Luminous Table Ishimaru 263 - Shiro Kuramata Luminous Table Ishimaru
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Shiro Kuramata Luminous Table Ishimaru Co., Ltd Japan, 1969 internally illuminated milk-white acrylic 43.5 w x 23.75 d x 17 h inches<br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Lamp (Oba-Q) Ishimaru Co264 - Shiro Kuramata Lamp (Oba-Q) Ishimaru Co
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Shiro Kuramata Lamp (Oba-Q) Ishimaru Co., Ltd USA, 1972 cut milk-white plastic sheet 25 w x 24 d x 21 h inches Signed with manufactu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Three-Legged Chair Ishim265 - Shiro Kuramata Three-Legged Chair Ishim
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Shiro Kuramata Three-Legged Chair Ishimaru Co., Ltd Japan, 1983 oak, chrome-plated steel 17 w x 23.5 d x 33.5 h inches Provenance: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Ephemera Flower vase Ish266 - Shiro Kuramata Ephemera Flower vase Ish
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Shiro Kuramata Ephemera Flower vase Ishimaru Co., Ltd Japan, 1989 acrylic, anodized aluminum 7 w x 7 d x 54 h inches Literature: <br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Flower Vase #3 Ishimaru 267 - Shiro Kuramata Flower Vase #3 Ishimaru
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Shiro Kuramata Flower Vase #3 Ishimaru Co., Ltd Japan, 1989 acrylic, glass 10.5 w x 3 d x 11.75 h inches Provenance: Gallery 91,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Flower Vase #2 Ishimaru 268 - Shiro Kuramata Flower Vase #2 Ishimaru
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Shiro Kuramata Flower Vase #2 Ishimaru Co., Ltd Japan, 1989 acrylic, glass 4.25 w x 4.25 d x 8.75 h inches Provenance: Gallery 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Hammer House Time Sudio 269 - Shiro Kuramata Hammer House Time Sudio
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Shiro Kuramata Hammer House Time Sudio Japan, 1985 lacquered wood, machined and enameled aluminum 11 w x 1 d x 2.25 h inches Provena
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Flower vase Vilca Japan,270 - Shiro Kuramata Flower vase Vilca Japan,
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Shiro Kuramata Flower vase Vilca Japan, 1990 glass 3 dia x 20.25 h inches Signed with manufacturer's mark to underside: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata How High the Moon Terada271 - Shiro Kuramata How High the Moon Terada
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Shiro Kuramata How High the Moon Terada Tekkojo, Ltd for Vitra Japan, 1987/2002 chrome-plated steel 37 w x 32 d x 28 h inches The in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Sedia Seduta Ishimaru Co272 - Shiro Kuramata Sedia Seduta Ishimaru Co
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Shiro Kuramata Sedia Seduta Ishimaru Co., Ltd Japan, 1984 ABS resin board with suede finish, enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel 30.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Sally table Memphis Japa273 - Shiro Kuramata Sally table Memphis Japa
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Shiro Kuramata Sally table Memphis Japan/Italy, 1987 glass, chrome-plated steel 23 w x 23 d x 30.25 h inches Literature: Shiro K
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Terada Te274 - Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Terada Te
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Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Terada Tekkojo, Ltd. Japan, 1985 chrome-plated steel 21 w x 23 d x 35 h inches This example dates from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Chair with Drawers Aoshi275 - Shiro Kuramata Chair with Drawers Aoshi
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Shiro Kuramata Chair with Drawers Aoshima Shoten Co., Ltd. Japan, 1967 beech wood, upholstery 36.25 w x 30.25 d x 28 h inches Create
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Nara table Ishimaru Co.,276 - Shiro Kuramata Nara table Ishimaru Co.,
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Shiro Kuramata Nara table Ishimaru Co., Ltd for Memphis Japan/Italy, 1983 Star Piece terrazzo with glass inserts 23.75 w x 23.75 d x 15
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Shiro Kuramata Kyoto table Ishimaru Co.277 - Shiro Kuramata Kyoto table Ishimaru Co.
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Shiro Kuramata Kyoto table Ishimaru Co., Ltd for Memphis Italy, 1983 Star Piece Terrazzo, chrome-plated steel 23.25 dia x 28 h inches<b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,750.00) = 6,750.00
 
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Ernesto Gonzalez untitled Cuba, c. 1960278 - Ernesto Gonzalez untitled Cuba, c. 1960
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Ernesto Gonzalez untitled Cuba, c. 1960 bronze over hand-built ceramic with applied color 27 w x 24 d x 60 h inches Ernesto Gonzalez ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Pedro Friedeberg clock Mexico, c. 1965 279 - Pedro Friedeberg clock Mexico, c. 1965
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Pedro Friedeberg clock Mexico, c. 1965 carved and gilt mahogany, enameled steel 11 w x 7 d x 18.5 h inches Signed to back: [Pedro Fried
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Pedro Friedeberg Hand and Foot occasion280 - Pedro Friedeberg Hand and Foot occasion
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Pedro Friedeberg Hand and Foot occasional table Mexico, c. 1965 carved and gilt mahogany, glass 25.25 dia x 22 h inches Condition of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Pedro Friedeberg Double Foot and Hand l281 - Pedro Friedeberg Double Foot and Hand l
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Pedro Friedeberg Double Foot and Hand loveseat Mexico, c. 1985 carved Mexican mahogany 42 w x 32 d x 37 h inches This loveseat was cust
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Sergio Rodrigues bar cart Brazil, c. 19282 - Sergio Rodrigues bar cart Brazil, c. 19
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Sergio Rodrigues bar cart Brazil, c. 1965 rosewood, leather, laminate 29.5 w x 17 d x 28 h inches Removable serving tray top above a sl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Sergio Rodrigues lounge chair Brazil, c283 - Sergio Rodrigues lounge chair Brazil, c
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Sergio Rodrigues lounge chair Brazil, c. 1965 rosewood, upholstery, brass 30.25 w x 39 d x 28.5 h inches Condition of the item is not i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Sergio Rodrigues sofa Brazil, c. 1965 r284 - Sergio Rodrigues sofa Brazil, c. 1965 r
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Sergio Rodrigues sofa Brazil, c. 1965 rosewood, upholstery, brass 80 w x 38 d x 29 h inches Condition of the item is not included in th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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John Dickinson occasional table, model 285 - John Dickinson occasional table, model
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John Dickinson occasional table, model #103 USA, c. 1975 painted plaster 21.5 w x 20.5 d x 21.5 h inches Impressed signature to undersi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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John Dickinson Rope tables model #111-j286 - John Dickinson Rope tables model #111-j
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John Dickinson Rope tables model #111-j, pair USA, c. 1971 painted plaster 18 dia x 19 h inches Condition of the item is not included i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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John Dickinson Y table, model #118 USA,287 - John Dickinson Y table, model #118 USA,
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John Dickinson Y table, model #118 USA, c. 1975 resin 20 dia x 22 h inche Condition of the item is not included in this description. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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John Dickinson African occasional table288 - John Dickinson African occasional table
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John Dickinson African occasional table, model #101-B USA, c. 1975 painted plaster 16.5 dia x 20.25 h inches Impressed signature to und
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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John Dickinson African occasional table289 - John Dickinson African occasional table
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John Dickinson African occasional table, model #101-B USA, c. 1975 painted plaster 16.5 dia x 20.25 h inches Impressed signature to und
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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John Dickinson African table lamps mode290 - John Dickinson African table lamps mode
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John Dickinson African table lamps model #101-C, pair USA, c. 1976 painted plaster 30 w x 21 d x 23.5 h inches Condition of the item is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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John Dickinson table, model #107 USA, c291 - John Dickinson table, model #107 USA, c
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John Dickinson table, model #107 USA, c. 1975 galvanized steel, brass 25 w x 27 d x 24.5 h inches Signed with applied tag: [John Dickin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (23,000.00) = 23,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx pair of sconces from the Mo292 - Samuel Marx pair of sconces from the Mo
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Samuel Marx pair of sconces from the Morton D. May house, Ladue, Missouri USA, 1940-1942 enameled steel 5.75 w x 7.5 d x 5.75 h inches<br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Samuel Marx pendant light from the Mort293 - Samuel Marx pendant light from the Mort
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Samuel Marx pendant light from the Morton D. May house, Ladue, Missouri USA, 1940-1942 silverplate, crystal 18.5 dia x 50 h inches Thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx light fixture from the Mort294 - Samuel Marx light fixture from the Mort
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Samuel Marx light fixture from the Morton D. May house, Ladue, Missouri USA, 1940-1942 lacquered wood, silver-plated steel, glass 103 w x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx fireplace mantle from the M295 - Samuel Marx fireplace mantle from the M
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Samuel Marx fireplace mantle from the Morton D. May house, Ladue, Missouri USA, 1940-1942 limestone 52 w x 11 d x 37 h inches This man
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx entrance doors from the Mor296 - Samuel Marx entrance doors from the Mor
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Samuel Marx entrance doors from the Morton D. May house, Ladue, Missouri USA, 1940-1942 cerused Japanese ash, nickel-plated steel 60 w x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx door handle from the Morton297 - Samuel Marx door handle from the Morton
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Samuel Marx door handle from the Morton D. May house, Ladue, Missouri USA, 1940-1942 Lucite, nickel-plated steel 5 w x 2 d x 2 h inches<b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Samuel Marx vanity mirror from the Mort298 - Samuel Marx vanity mirror from the Mort
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Samuel Marx vanity mirror from the Morton D. May house, Ladue, Missouri USA, 1940-1942 stainless steel, lacquered wood, mirrored glass 35
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Samuel Marx chests from the Morton D. M299 - Samuel Marx chests from the Morton D. M
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Samuel Marx chests from the Morton D. May house, Ladue, Missouri USA, 1940-1942 enameled wood, nickel-plated steel, cerused wood 42 w x 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Samuel Marx occasional table William J.300 - Samuel Marx occasional table William J.
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Samuel Marx occasional table William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, c. 1950 Lucite, lacquered wood 15.75 w x 15.75 d x 26 h inches Signed wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx desk William J. Quigley, In301 - Samuel Marx desk William J. Quigley, In
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Samuel Marx desk William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, c. 1947 burled oak 82 w x 60 d x 29.5 h inches This design first appeared in the libr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (31,000.00) = 31,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx blueprint, rendering and ep302 - Samuel Marx blueprint, rendering and ep
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Samuel Marx blueprint, rendering and ephemera collection USA, 1949-1953 pencil drawn and printed paper One shown. This collection conta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Samuel Marx desk William J. Quigley, In303 - Samuel Marx desk William J. Quigley, In
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Samuel Marx desk William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, c. 1945 burled oak 55 w x 26 d x 30 h inches Provenance: Charles Schonne Priva
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Jacques Adnet lounge chairs, pair Franc304 - Jacques Adnet lounge chairs, pair Franc
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Jacques Adnet lounge chairs, pair France, c. 1950 leather over steel, brass 27.5 w x 36 d x 34.5 h inches Condition of the item is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Jacques Adnet desk France, c. 1948 oak,305 - Jacques Adnet desk France, c. 1948 oak,
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Jacques Adnet desk France, c. 1948 oak, leather over steel, brass 61 w x 28 d x 30 h inches An excellent example of Adnet's designs fe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,000.00) = 27,000.00
 
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Jacques Adnet desk and armchair France,306 - Jacques Adnet desk and armchair France,
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Jacques Adnet desk and armchair France, c. 1950 leather over steel, enameled steel, brass 63.75 w x 30 d x 29.75 h inches chair: 23 w x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Jacques Adnet lounge chairs, pair Franc307 - Jacques Adnet lounge chairs, pair Franc
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Jacques Adnet lounge chairs, pair France, c. 1950 leather, enameled steel, brass 22 w x 28 d x 27 h inches Condition of the item is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Marc Du Plantier consoles, pair France,308 - Marc Du Plantier consoles, pair France,
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Marc Du Plantier consoles, pair France, c. 1940 bronzed steel, travertine 47.75 w x 13 d x 34.25 h inches Provenance: Private colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Eugene Printz coffee table France, c. 1309 - Eugene Printz coffee table France, c. 1
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Eugene Printz coffee table France, c. 1935 acid-decorated brass, lacquered mahogany, glass 39.5 dia x 18.25 h inches Literature: E.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Jean Royere candelabrum France, 1945 pa310 - Jean Royere candelabrum France, 1945 pa
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Jean Royere candelabrum France, 1945 patinated bronze 29 w x 5 d x 5.5 h inches Literature: Jean Royere, Emmanuel and Vivier, pg. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (29,000.00) = 29,000.00
 
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Jean Royere coffee table France, 1948 e311 - Jean Royere coffee table France, 1948 e
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Jean Royere coffee table France, 1948 enameled and gilt steel, glass 30 dia x 18 h inches This example is a variation of the Tour Eiffe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (36,000.00) = 36,000.00
 
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