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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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Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappa-Catto650 - Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappa-Catto
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Angelo Cortesi and Sergio Chiappa-Catto Angolo light Forme e Superfici Italy, c. 1970 chrome-plated steel, rubber 6 w x 24 d x 55 h inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Angelo Brotto wall light Italy, c. 1970651 - Angelo Brotto wall light Italy, c. 1970
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Angelo Brotto wall light Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, aluminum, plastic 23.5 w x 23.5 d x 6 h inches Condition of the item is not in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani Po652 - Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani Po
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Laura De Lorenzo and Stefano Stefani Ponte d'Acqua Pallucco Italy, 1981 enameled steel, glass 55 w x 55 d x 30 h inches Literature:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Angelo Brotto floor lamps, pair Italy, 653 - Angelo Brotto floor lamps, pair Italy,
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Angelo Brotto floor lamps, pair Italy, c. 1970 clear coat and enameled aluminum, enameled steel 9 w x 9 d x 71.5 h inches Stems pivot t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Sergio Mazza Delta sconces, pair Artemi654 - Sergio Mazza Delta sconces, pair Artemi
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Sergio Mazza Delta sconces, pair Artemide Italy, 1960 brass-plated metal, glass 9.5 w x 15 d x 25 h inches Condition of the item is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy655 - Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy
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Carlo Scarpa pitcher Cleto Munari Italy, 1986 sterling silver 6 w x 5 d x 8.75 h inches Impressed signature, manufacturer's mark and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa dining chairs, set of four656 - Carlo Scarpa dining chairs, set of four
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Carlo Scarpa dining chairs, set of four SimonGavina Italy, 1974 tinted birch plywood, lacquered wood 19 w x 20 d x 37.5 h inches Con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Lino Sabattini five piece tea and coffe657 - Lino Sabattini five piece tea and coffe
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Lino Sabattini five piece tea and coffee service Riviera Italy, c. 1970 silver 18 w x 11.75 d x 7.75 h inches Impressed signature to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Lino Sabattini unique vessel Italy, c. 658 - Lino Sabattini unique vessel Italy, c.
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Lino Sabattini unique vessel Italy, c. 1975 silver 14.5 w x 5.25 d x 9.25 h inches Impressed signature to underside: [Sabattini Italy].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Lino Sabattini n1 ETA sculpture Italy, 659 - Lino Sabattini n1 ETA sculpture Italy,
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Lino Sabattini n1 ETA sculpture Italy, 1977 silver, acrylic 14.5 w x 9.5 d x 9.75 h inches Signed, dated and numbered to lower right:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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