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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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Fabio Lenci executive desk Bernini Ital700 - Fabio Lenci executive desk Bernini Ital
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Fabio Lenci executive desk Bernini Italy, c. 1970 rosewood, stainless steel, leather, matte chrome-plated steel 71 w x 71 d x 30.5 h in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti armchair for the Hotel Parco 701 - Gio Ponti armchair for the Hotel Parco
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Gio Ponti armchair for the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Cassina Italy, 1964 skai, upholstery, lacquered wood, brass 25 w x 29 d x 40
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti sofa for the Hotel Parco dei 702 - Gio Ponti sofa for the Hotel Parco dei
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Gio Ponti sofa for the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Cassina Italy, 1964 skai, upholstery, lacquered wood, brass 68.5 w x 32 d x 36 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (31,000.00) = 31,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti pair of armchairs from the Ho703 - Gio Ponti pair of armchairs from the Ho
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Gio Ponti pair of armchairs from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Cassina Italy, 1964 skai, upholstery, lacquered wood, brass 24.5 w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (33,000.00) = 33,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti unique cabinet from the Parco704 - Gio Ponti unique cabinet from the Parco
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Gio Ponti unique cabinet from the Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Italy, 1960 ash, laminate, brass 33.25 w x 12 d x 36.25 h inches This ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti console from the Hotel Parco 705 - Gio Ponti console from the Hotel Parco
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Gio Ponti console from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Giordano Chisea Italy, 1960 ash, laminate, chrome-plated brass 47.25 w x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti floor lamp for the Hotel Parc706 - Gio Ponti floor lamp for the Hotel Parc
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Gio Ponti floor lamp for the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Fontana Arte Italy, 1960 enameled aluminum, clear-anodized aluminum, glas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,000.00) = 26,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti vanity from the Hotel Royal, 707 - Gio Ponti vanity from the Hotel Royal,
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Gio Ponti vanity from the Hotel Royal, Napoli Giordano Chisea Italy, 1953 mogano wood, Fontana Arte mirror, gilt bronze 37.5 w x 19 d x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Carlo di Carli and Gio Ponti armchair f708 - Carlo di Carli and Gio Ponti armchair f
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Carlo di Carli and Gio Ponti armchair from the Parco dei Principi, Roma Cassina Italy, 1964 lacquered walnut, upholstery 22.5 w x 21 d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Carlo di Carli and Gio Ponti pair of di709 - Carlo di Carli and Gio Ponti pair of di
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Carlo di Carli and Gio Ponti pair of dining chairs from the Parco dei Principi, Roma Cassina Italy, 1964 lacquered walnut, upholstery 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gio Ponti set of six dining chairs for 710 - Gio Ponti set of six dining chairs for
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Gio Ponti set of six dining chairs for the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Cassina Italy, 1964 lacquered ash, suede 17 w x 20 d x 33 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti cafe table from the Hotel Par711 - Gio Ponti cafe table from the Hotel Par
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Gio Ponti cafe table from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Italy, 1964 lacquered walnut, plywood, silver-plated brass 33.5 dia x 29.75 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti six piece coffee and tea serv712 - Gio Ponti six piece coffee and tea serv
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Gio Ponti six piece coffee and tea service from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Calderoni Argenteria Italy, 1964 alpacca 7.5 w x 5.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,000.00) = 22,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti flatware from the Hotel Parco713 - Gio Ponti flatware from the Hotel Parco
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Gio Ponti flatware from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Calderoni Argenteria Italy, 1964 alpacca First designed in 1940, Ponti recr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (33,000.00) = 33,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti set of six tureens from the H714 - Gio Ponti set of six tureens from the H
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Gio Ponti set of six tureens from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Calderoni Argenteria Italy, 1964 alpacca 11.5 w x 9 d x 7 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti sauce set and covered serving715 - Gio Ponti sauce set and covered serving
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Gio Ponti sauce set and covered serving plates from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Roma Calderoni Argenteria Italy, 1964 alpacca 15.25 w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti mirror from the Hotel Parco d716 - Gio Ponti mirror from the Hotel Parco d
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Gio Ponti mirror from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Fontana Arte Italy, 1960 mirrored glass, brass 18.25 w x 1.25 d x 56.75 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti stand from the Hotel Parco de717 - Gio Ponti stand from the Hotel Parco de
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Gio Ponti stand from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1960 Italian walnut, brass 26 w x 16.5 d x 25.75 h i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti vanity Giordano Chiesa Italy,718 - Gio Ponti vanity Giordano Chiesa Italy,
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Gio Ponti vanity Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1964 Italian walnut, brass, mirrored glass 37.5 w x 10 d x 48 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti pair of armchairs from the Ho719 - Gio Ponti pair of armchairs from the Ho
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Gio Ponti pair of armchairs from the Hotel Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Cassina Italy, 1960 ash, skai 27.75 w x 36 d x 40.75 h inches<b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,500.00) = 11,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti armchairs, pair Cassina Ital720 - Gio Ponti armchairs, pair Cassina Ital
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Gio Ponti armchairs, pair Cassina Italy, 1953 oak, upholstery 20.75 w x 20 d x 32.5 h inches Exhibited: Gio Ponti: A World, Lon
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table Giordano Chiesa 721 - Gio Ponti coffee table Giordano Chiesa
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Gio Ponti coffee table Giordano Chiesa Italy, c. 1953 walnut, glass, brass 39.5 dia x 14.75 h inches Impressed to underside: [Made i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti display cabinet, model #2140 722 - Gio Ponti display cabinet, model #2140
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Gio Ponti display cabinet, model #2140 Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 matched Italian walnut, lacquered wood, glass, brass 78.75 w x 17.7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (29,000.00) = 29,000.00
 
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Carlo di Carli settee, model #159 Singe723 - Carlo di Carli settee, model #159 Singe
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Carlo di Carli settee, model #159 Singer & Sons Italy, 1951 upholstery, brass 63 w x 35 d x 29.5 h inches Literature: Il Mobile
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1950 b724 - Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1950 b
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1950 brass, Protex glass, granite 37.5 w x 19.75 d x 20 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti: L'Arte Si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti chandelier Fontana Arte Italy725 - Gio Ponti chandelier Fontana Arte Italy
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Gio Ponti chandelier Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1940 crystal, brass, frosted glass, enameled aluminum 28 dia x 32 h inches Literature: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1945 e726 - Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1945 e
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1945 elm, oak, brass 31.75 dia x 17 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 (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti cabinet Italy, c. 1957 Italia727 - Gio Ponti cabinet Italy, c. 1957 Italia
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Gio Ponti cabinet Italy, c. 1957 Italian walnut, upholstery, mirrored glass 37.75 w x 12 d x 66 h inches Bottom left door conceals two
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1955 m728 - Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1955 m
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Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1955 mahogany, crystal 42.25 w x 21.5 d x 19.75 h inches Literature: Esempi: Tavoli, Tavolini, Car
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti vessel De Poli Italy, c. 1952729 - Gio Ponti vessel De Poli Italy, c. 1952
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Gio Ponti vessel De Poli Italy, c. 1952 fire-enameled copper 9 w x 6.25 d x 15 h inches Incised signature to underside: [De Poli].<b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti nightstands, pair Singer & So730 - Gio Ponti nightstands, pair Singer & So
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Gio Ponti nightstands, pair Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1950 Italian walnut 19 w x 15 d x 27.5 h inches Signed with manufacturer's l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti dresser, model #2161 Singer &731 - Gio Ponti dresser, model #2161 Singer &
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Gio Ponti dresser, model #2161 Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1950 Italian walnut 72 w x 19.75 d x 36.5 h inches Literature: Singer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti cabinet, model #2129 Singer &732 - Gio Ponti cabinet, model #2129 Singer &
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Gio Ponti cabinet, model #2129 Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1950 Italian walnut 47.25 w x 20 d x 37 h inches Signed with manufacturer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti cabinet, model #2129 Singer &733 - Gio Ponti cabinet, model #2129 Singer &
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Gio Ponti cabinet, model #2129 Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1950 Italian walnut 47.25 w x 20 d x 37 h inches Signed with manufacturer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti drawing for the Villa Daniel 734 - Gio Ponti drawing for the Villa Daniel
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Gio Ponti drawing for the Villa Daniel Koo, California Italy, 1969 felt tip marker on paper 22.5 w x 27.75 h inches Ponti drew numerous
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Eugenio Quarti desk Italy, c. 1929 mapl735 - Eugenio Quarti desk Italy, c. 1929 mapl
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Eugenio Quarti desk Italy, c. 1929 maple burl, copperplate 70.5 w x 31.5 d x 31.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Fontana Arte floor lamp Italy, c. 1957 736 - Fontana Arte floor lamp Italy, c. 1957
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Fontana Arte floor lamp Italy, c. 1957 brass, crystal, frosted glass 24 dia x 68.75 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita737 - Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita
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Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1955 crystal, gilt brass 22 dia x 15.5 h inches Literature: Fontana Arte 6: Illumi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Venini sconces, pair Italy, c. 1960 gla738 - Venini sconces, pair Italy, c. 1960 gla
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Venini sconces, pair Italy, c. 1960 glass, enameled steel, nickel-plated steel 18 w x 9.5 d x 30 h inches Provenance: RAI Televisio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Tomaso Buzzi Laguna floor lamp Venini I739 - Tomaso Buzzi Laguna floor lamp Venini I
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Tomaso Buzzi Laguna floor lamp Venini Italy, c. 1932 internally decorated glass with gold inclusions, brass 17.5 dia x 66 h inches T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Arnaldo Pomodoro Wall Star Italy, c. 19740 - Arnaldo Pomodoro Wall Star Italy, c. 19
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Arnaldo Pomodoro Wall Star Italy, c. 1960 cast bronze 9.25 w x 9.25 h inches Impressed signature to verso: [Pomodoro IL SES TANTE].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Piero Fornasetti Cammei coffee table Fo741 - Piero Fornasetti Cammei coffee table Fo
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Piero Fornasetti Cammei coffee table Fornasetti-Milano Italy, c. 1960 lacquered wood, enameled aluminum, brass 35.5 w x 16.75 h inches<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita742 - Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Ita
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Max Ingrand chandelier Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1950 etched crystal, brass 28.5 dia x 3.5 h inches Literature: Fontana Arte 6: Ill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Toni Zuccheri Scolpiti vase Venini Ital743 - Toni Zuccheri Scolpiti vase Venini Ital
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Toni Zuccheri Scolpiti vase Venini Italy, c. 1969 internally decorated and wheel-carved glass 30 dia x 10.75 h inches Signed with ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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Piero Fornasetti stools, pair Fornasett744 - Piero Fornasetti stools, pair Fornasett
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Piero Fornasetti stools, pair Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1958 rubberized steel, enameled steel, leather 14 w x 14 d x 42.5 h inches<br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Giodano Stoppino and Ludovico Acerbis c745 - Giodano Stoppino and Ludovico Acerbis c
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Giodano Stoppino and Ludovico Acerbis cabinet Acerbis International Italy, 1977 lacquered wood 110.25 w x 19.5 d x 27.5 h inches An
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Richard Ginori porcelain service Pittor746 - Richard Ginori porcelain service Pittor
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Richard Ginori porcelain service Pittoria Di Doccia Italy, c. 1930 glazed and gilt porcelain 16.75 w x 11.75 d x 1.75 h inches Set i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Marco Zanuso Martingala lounge chairs, 747 - Marco Zanuso Martingala lounge chairs,
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Marco Zanuso Martingala lounge chairs, pair Arflex Italy, c. 1954 upholstery, brass, plastic 31 w x 34 d x 32 h inches Literature: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Max Ingrand floor lamp Fontana Arte Ita748 - Max Ingrand floor lamp Fontana Arte Ita
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Max Ingrand floor lamp Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1954 brass, brass-plated steel, crystal 12.25 dia x 85 h inches Rare example with five
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Pietro Chiesa chandelier Fontana Arte I749 - Pietro Chiesa chandelier Fontana Arte I
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Pietro Chiesa chandelier Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1933 crystal, chrome-plated brass 24 dia x 50 h inches Literature: Fontana Arte:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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