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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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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 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
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Quantity : 1 | 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
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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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
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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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
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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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
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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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
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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.
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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
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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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for (36,000.00) = 36,000.00
 
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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
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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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
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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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Quantity : 1 | 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
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
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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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Quantity : 1 | 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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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
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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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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
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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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Quantity : 1 | 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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Quantity : 1 | 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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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
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