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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 custom Superleggera chairs, s670 - Gio Ponti custom Superleggera chairs, s
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Gio Ponti custom Superleggera chairs, set of eight Cassina Italy, 1958 ash, upholstery 16 w x 16 d x 32.75 h inches This custom made
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Paolo Buffa occasional table Angelo Mar671 - Paolo Buffa occasional table Angelo Mar
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Paolo Buffa occasional table Angelo Marelli Italy, 1946 Mexican onyx, brass 23 dia x 19 h inches Sold with letter of authenticity si
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co672 - Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co
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Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Colombo Italy, 1945 lacquered Italian walnut, upholstery 20 w x 18 d x 38 h inches This set ill
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 cabinet from the Casa Ceccato673 - Gio Ponti cabinet from the Casa Ceccato
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Gio Ponti cabinet from the Casa Ceccato, Milan Giordano Chiesa Italy, 1950 oak, upholstery, brass, glass 39 w x 21 d x 31 h inches T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Giulio Minoletti pair of armchairs from674 - Giulio Minoletti pair of armchairs from
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Giulio Minoletti pair of armchairs from the ETR 300 train Breda Ferrovia Italy, 1950 upholstery, enameled steel 28 w x 39 d x 41 h inch
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,000.00) = 26,000.00
 
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Fontana Arte coffee table Italy, c. 195675 - Fontana Arte coffee table Italy, c. 195
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Fontana Arte coffee table Italy, c. 1955 reverse-painted and gilt crystal, brass, enameled steel 42 w x 22 d x 14.75 h inches The surfa
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Max Ingrand vanity mirror Fontana Arte 676 - Max Ingrand vanity mirror Fontana Arte
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Max Ingrand vanity mirror Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1950 mirrored crystal, brass 8.5 w x 3.5 d x 21.5 h inches Provenance: Private
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti pair of armchairs for Padova 677 - Gio Ponti pair of armchairs for Padova
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Gio Ponti pair of armchairs for Padova University Italy, 1937 cherry, upholstery 22.75 w x 21 d x 38 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table for Padova Unive678 - Gio Ponti coffee table for Padova Unive
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Gio Ponti coffee table for Padova University Italy, 1937 cherry 31.25 w x 19.75 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti Designer: Padova 193
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co679 - Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Co
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Ico Parisi dining chairs, set of six Colombo Italy, 1945 mahogany, skai 17.5 w x 18 d x 37 h inches Literature: Ico Parisi: & Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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