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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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Gio Ponti vessel Richard Ginori Italy, 680 - Gio Ponti vessel Richard Ginori Italy,
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Gio Ponti vessel Richard Ginori Italy, c. 1930 glazed stoneware 10.75 dia x 7.75 h inches Glazed brown San Christoforo signature to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, c.681 - Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, c.
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Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, c. 1925 tin glazed majolica 11.75 dia x 12.5 h inches Glazed signature to underside: [Richard G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Ico Parisi desk Italy, c. 1950 mahogany682 - Ico Parisi desk Italy, c. 1950 mahogany
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Ico Parisi desk Italy, c. 1950 mahogany 60 w x 25 d x 29.75 h inches A finely detailed writing desk with three drawers, one shelf, and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani mirror with console Ita683 - Osvaldo Borsani mirror with console Ita
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Osvaldo Borsani mirror with console Italy, c. 1945 etched mirrored glass, etched crystal, bleached mahogany, mahogany, brass 28 w x 15.75
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,500.00
 
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Ercole Barovier chandelier Barovier & T684 - Ercole Barovier chandelier Barovier & T
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Ercole Barovier chandelier Barovier & Toso Italy, c. 1940 glass, steel 30 dia x 55 h inches Literature: Vetri di Murano, Sestett
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce Lava coffee pot Zani & Za685 - Gaetano Pesce Lava coffee pot Zani & Za
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Gaetano Pesce Lava coffee pot Zani & Zani Italy, 1992 enameled cast aluminum, plastic 7 w x 5 d x 14 h inches Signed with impressed
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce Feltri armchair Cassina I686 - Gaetano Pesce Feltri armchair Cassina I
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Gaetano Pesce Feltri armchair Cassina Italy, 1987 felt, upholstery over plastic 60 w x 38 d x 48 h inches Pesce referred to this ser
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, 1687 - Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, 1
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Gaetano Pesce vase Fish Design Italy, 1992 resin 10 dia x 13 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to underside: [Fish De
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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Franco Albini lounge chair Vittorio Bon688 - Franco Albini lounge chair Vittorio Bon
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Franco Albini lounge chair Vittorio Bonacina Italy, 1951 cane, enameled steel 34 w x 40 d x 39.5 h inches Literature: 1950/1980
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce sconce Fish Design Italy,689 - Gaetano Pesce sconce Fish Design Italy,
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Gaetano Pesce sconce Fish Design Italy, c. 1995 resin, steel, wood 18 w x 7.5 d x 31.5 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich chairs, pair Italy, c.690 - Guglielmo Ulrich chairs, pair Italy, c.
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Guglielmo Ulrich chairs, pair Italy, c. 1941 mahogany, upholstery 18.5 w x 21 d x 35.75 h inches Literature: Mobili di Ulrich, Ediz
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Orizzontali vas691 - Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Orizzontali vas
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Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Orizzontali vase Venini Italy, c. 1955 internally decorated glass 4 dia x 13.75 h inches Signed with three-l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,300.00
 
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Gaetano Pesce UP3 chair C & B Italia It692 - Gaetano Pesce UP3 chair C & B Italia It
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Gaetano Pesce UP3 chair C & B Italia Italy, 1969 stretch fabric over polyurethane foam 36 w x 35 d x 26.5 h inches Literature: G
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Fontana Arte coffee table, model #1736 693 - Fontana Arte coffee table, model #1736
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Fontana Arte coffee table, model #1736 Italy, c. 1955 mirrored crystal, enameled steel, brass 40.25 w x 23.75 d x 16.75 h inches Litera
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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Cenedese table lamps, pair Italy, c. 19694 - Cenedese table lamps, pair Italy, c. 19
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Cenedese table lamps, pair Italy, c. 1960 internally decorated glass, brass, linen 15 w x 10 d x 29.75 h inches Condition of the item i
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sa695 - Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Sa
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Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni San Luca lounge chair Gavina Italy, c. 1960 leather, rosewood 32.5 w x 38 d x 36.5 h inches Lit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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Luigi Caccia Dominioni LP-11 sconces, p696 - Luigi Caccia Dominioni LP-11 sconces, p
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Luigi Caccia Dominioni LP-11 sconces, pair Azucena Italy, 1958 brass, glass 11 w x 15 d x 43 h inches Literature: 1950/1980 Repe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Luigi Caccia Dominioni floor lamp Azuce697 - Luigi Caccia Dominioni floor lamp Azuce
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Luigi Caccia Dominioni floor lamp Azucena Italy, 1954 chrome-plated steel, matte chrome-plated brass, glass 11.5 w x 87.5 h inches L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Marco Zanuso two piece sofa Arflex Ital698 - Marco Zanuso two piece sofa Arflex Ital
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Marco Zanuso two piece sofa Arflex Italy, 1951 upholstery, brass, enameled steel 104 w x 60 d x 32 h inches A rare example of this f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Angelo Lelli chandelier Arredoluce Ital699 - Angelo Lelli chandelier Arredoluce Ital
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Angelo Lelli chandelier Arredoluce Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, Venini glass murrines, frosted glass 27 dia x 45 h inches Twelve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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