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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
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 1,600.00
 
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