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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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Jean Royere desk France, c. 1950 oak, l312 - Jean Royere desk France, c. 1950 oak, l
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Jean Royere desk France, c. 1950 oak, laminate, enameled steel 55 w x 27.5 d x 41 h inches Royere created a precursor to this form in 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Jean Royere coffee table France, 1955 e313 - Jean Royere coffee table France, 1955 e
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Jean Royere coffee table France, 1955 enameled steel, glass 32.5 dia x 12.75 h inches Provenance: Rudolphe Perpitch, Paris | Privat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Jacques Tornus coffee table France, c. 314 - Jacques Tornus coffee table France, c.
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Jacques Tornus coffee table France, c. 1950 lime, wrought iron 47 w x 24 d x 18 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Andre Bloc Bellevue chair France, 1951 315 - Andre Bloc Bellevue chair France, 1951
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Andre Bloc Bellevue chair France, 1951 beech, enameled steel 16 w x 20 d x 31.25 h inches Provenance: Private collection, Paris
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Maison Jansen, attribution floor lamp France, c. 197316 - Maison Jansen, attribution floor lamp France, c. 197
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Maison Jansen, attribution floor lamp France, c. 1970 patinated bronze, linen 16 dia x 64.5 h inches Condition of the item is not inclu
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Duilio Barnabe 1914-1961 Accordion Play317 - Duilio Barnabe 1914-1961 Accordion Play
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Duilio Barnabe 1914-1961 Accordion Player France, 1961 oil on canvas 49 h x 37 w inches Signed and dated to lower right 'Barnabe 61'<br
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Jacques Adnet armchair France, c. 1950 318 - Jacques Adnet armchair France, c. 1950
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Jacques Adnet armchair France, c. 1950 leather over steel, brass 21.5 w x 20 d x 30 h inches Condition of the item is not included in t
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Francis Jourdain armchairs, pair France319 - Francis Jourdain armchairs, pair France
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Francis Jourdain armchairs, pair France, c. 1940 oak, rush, enameled steel 25 w x 31.75 d inches Condition of the item is not included
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Dan Johnson dining chairs, models 10A a320 - Dan Johnson dining chairs, models 10A a
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Dan Johnson dining chairs, models 10A and 20A, set of six Dan Johnson Studio produced in Italy for distribution in America USA, 1956 anodi
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Dan Johnson Gazelle lounge chair, model321 - Dan Johnson Gazelle lounge chair, model
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Dan Johnson Gazelle lounge chair, model 30W Dan Johnson Studio produced in Italy for distribution in America USA, 1956 Italian walnut, can
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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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Peder Moos occasional table Denmark, c.322 - Peder Moos occasional table Denmark, c.
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Peder Moos occasional table Denmark, c. 1948 rosewood, ebony, leather, brass 20 dia x 18.5 h inches Literature: Dansk Mobelkunst ge
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Frits Henningsen chair Denmark, c. 1939323 - Frits Henningsen chair Denmark, c. 1939
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Frits Henningsen chair Denmark, c. 1939 leather, oak, brass 27 w x 37 d x 45.5 h inches Excellent example retaining original leather a
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (38,000.00) = 38,000.00
 
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Paul Evans Stalagmite dining table, #PE324 - Paul Evans Stalagmite dining table, #PE
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Paul Evans Stalagmite dining table, #PE-102 Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1977 bronzed resin over steel, glass 84 w x 44 d
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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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Paul Evans Argente armoire, #PE-43 Paul325 - Paul Evans Argente armoire, #PE-43 Paul
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Paul Evans Argente armoire, #PE-43 Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1969 welded aluminum, enameled steel, painted wood 36.5 w
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Phillip Lloyd Powell dining table USA, 326 - Phillip Lloyd Powell dining table USA,
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Phillip Lloyd Powell dining table USA, 1960 carved and stained oak, silver leaf, slate 115.5 w x 46 d x 29.5 h inches An exceptionally
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Paul Evans dining chairs, set of six Pa327 - Paul Evans dining chairs, set of six Pa
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Paul Evans dining chairs, set of six Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1969 bronzed resin over steel, upholstery 33 w x 23 d x
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Paul Evans dining table Paul Evans Stud328 - Paul Evans dining table Paul Evans Stud
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Paul Evans dining table Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1969 bronzed resin over wood and steel, glass 72 w x 48 d x 28.5 h in
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans wal329 - Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans wal
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Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans wall plank USA, c. 1960 walnut 111 w x 28.5 d x 1 h inches An outstanding piece of walnut with thr
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Ruth Asawa untitled USA, 1995 welded a330 - Ruth Asawa untitled USA, 1995 welded a
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Ruth Asawa untitled USA, 1995 cast bronze 12 w x 13 d x 6.5 h inches An exceptional example of Asawa's later work that further explore
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Leo Amino untitled (Illuminated Sculptu331 - Leo Amino untitled (Illuminated Sculptu
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Leo Amino untitled (Illuminated Sculpture) USA, 1970 polyester resin with internal light 4 w x 4 d x 13.75 h inches Incised signature a
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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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
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 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
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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 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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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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