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Important Design + Postwar & Contemporary Art

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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The Important Design series will feature a stunning selection of rare and new-to-the-market works spanning all decades and styles.


Italian master Gio Ponti is represented by numerous significant lots: his room from the IX Triennale of Milan, an iconic coffee table from his Villa Arreaza commission and several pieces from the Vembi-Burroughs offices. Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi and others round out the ever-popular Italian offerings. Museum-quality works by mid-century French designers Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve will be sold alongside contemporary designers like Ron Arad, the Campana brothers and Guy de Rougemont. Further selections include American classics by George Nakashima, Vladimir Kagan and Paul Evans. In all, the sale features an international array of works emblematic of the character and quality of 20th and 21st century design.


Session two, held on December 11th, also includes nearly 100 lots of post war and contemporary artworks by artists Philip Guston, Nam Jun Paik, Andy Warhol and Ad Reinhardt among others.
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Aaron Siskind 1903-1991, untitled443 - Aaron Siskind 1903-1991, untitled
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untitled USA, 1948 vintage gelatin silver print 13.25 h x 19 w inches Provenance: Acquired from the Egan Gallery, New York in 1948 | E
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
 
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Aaron Siskind 1903-1991, untitled444 - Aaron Siskind 1903-1991, untitled
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untitled USA, 1948 vintage gelatin silver print 19 h x 13.25 w inches Provenance: Acquired from the Egan Gallery, New York in 1948 |
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Marino Marini 1901-1980, Horse and Rider445 - Marino Marini 1901-1980, Horse and Rider
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Horse and Rider Italy, 1957 India ink and watercolor on paper 11 h x 8.5 w inches Signed and dated to lower edge 'Marino Marini 57' Pro
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Larry Poons b. 1937, Stair and Square446 - Larry Poons b. 1937, Stair and Square
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Stair and Square USA, 1989 acrylic and mixed media on canvas 67.5 h x 73 w inches Signed and dated to verso 'Larry Poons 89' Exhibited:
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
 
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Ernest Trova b. 1927, Falling Man447 - Ernest Trova b. 1927, Falling Man
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Falling Man USA, c. 1972 enameled metal 40 w x 24 d x 76 h inches Two large hinges allow head and torso to articulate in opposite directi
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Matthew Barney b. 1967, Drawing Restraint 7448 - Matthew Barney b. 1967, Drawing Restraint 7
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Drawing Restraint 7 USA, 1993 hand-sculpted polyethylene, printed paper, ribbon 13 w x 2.5 d x 11 h inches Signed and numbered to verso 'M
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Kara Walker b. 1969, untitled449 - Kara Walker b. 1969, untitled
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untitled USA, 1994 India ink on paper 12 h x 18 w inches Signed and dated in pencil to verso 'KW 94' Provenance: Brent Sikkema Gall
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Ray Johnson 1927-1995, Barbara Rose Fan Club450 - Ray Johnson 1927-1995, Barbara Rose Fan Club
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Barbara Rose Fan Club USA, 1974 collaged paper and cardboard with graphite, paint and ink 20 h x 15 w inches Signed and dated in pencil to
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Ray Johnson 1927-1995, untitled (Dear Sir Roland Penrose)451 - Ray Johnson 1927-1995, untitled (Dear Sir Roland Penrose)
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untitled (Dear Sir Roland Penrose) USA, 1972 collaged paper and cardboard with graphite, paint and ink 15 h x 15 w inches Signed and dated
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
 
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Peter Cain 1959-1997, Carrera Turbo #1452 - Peter Cain 1959-1997, Carrera Turbo #1
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Carrera Turbo #1 USA, 1991 acrylic on canvas 58 h x 70 w inches Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Peter Cain 1991' Provenance: Mat
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 41,000.00
 
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Edward Ruscha b. 1937, untitled (E)453 - Edward Ruscha b. 1937, untitled (E)
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untitled (E) USA, 1996 acrylic on paper with lithographic print 17 h x 14 w inches Signed and dated lower margin 'Ed Ruscha 1996' Prov
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 29,000.00
 
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Marcel Dzama b. 1974, untitled454 - Marcel Dzama b. 1974, untitled
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untitled Canada, 2000 ink, watercolor and root beer on paper 13.25 h x 10.25 w inches Signed to lower left 'Marcel Dzama' Provenance: <
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Donald Baechler b. 1956, untitled455 - Donald Baechler b. 1956, untitled
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untitled USA, 1988 paper collage with ink and ink wash 10.75 h x 8.25 w inches Signed and dated to lower left 'DB 88' Provenance: P
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Casey Cook b. 1971, There are Lovers that Love Without Words456 - Casey Cook b. 1971, There are Lovers that Love Without Words
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There are Lovers that Love Without Words USA, 1996 acrylic and mixed media on wood 48 h x 72 w inches Signed and dated to verso 'Casey Coo
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Wolfgang Staehle b. 1950, Caviar Cost More Too457 - Wolfgang Staehle b. 1950, Caviar Cost More Too
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Caviar Cost More Too Germany, 1988 monitor, power supply regulator, monopod, flexarm, transmitter, VCP, video cassette, linen 60 w x 17.5 d x
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Donald Sultan b. 1951, Two Hats, Factory458 - Donald Sultan b. 1951, Two Hats, Factory
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Two Hats, Factory USA, 1979 tar and spackling compound on wood 12 h x 12 w inches Incised date and signature to right margin 'Jan 27 1979
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,501.00
 
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Stephen Edlich b. 1944, untitled (LePetit Journal, Souverais Russes)459 - Stephen Edlich b. 1944, untitled (LePetit Journal, Souverais Russes)
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untitled (LePetit Journal, Souverais Russes) USA, 1979 acrylic polymer paper, charcoal, jute, printed canvas 48 h x 72 w inches Signed, ti
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Mauricio Alejo b. 1969, Chain460 - Mauricio Alejo b. 1969, Chain
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Chain Mexico, 2005 C-print 43 h x 53 w inches Signed in ink on applied gallery label to verso 'Maurizio Alejo' This work is number
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Jenny Gage b. 1969, Underwater (#1-10), portfolio of ten works461 - Jenny Gage b. 1969, Underwater (#1-10), portfolio of ten works
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Underwater (#1-10), portfolio of ten works USA, 1999 C-print 16 h x 22.75 w inches Sold with unadhered gallery labels, each signed and num
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Thomas Ruff b. 1958, Nudes (motif 022)462 - Thomas Ruff b. 1958, Nudes (motif 022)
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Nudes (motif 022) Germany, 2001 iris print on rag paper 8 h x 18.75 w inches Signed and numbered in pencil to verso 'Thomas Ruff' T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Thomas Ruff b. 1958, Nudes (motif 056)463 - Thomas Ruff b. 1958, Nudes (motif 056)
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Nudes (motif 056) Germany, 2001 iris print on rag paper 10 h x 15.25 w inches Signed and numbered in pencil to verso 'Thomas Ruff'
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
 
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Thomas Ruff b. 1958, Nudes (motif 034)464 - Thomas Ruff b. 1958, Nudes (motif 034)
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Nudes (motif 034) Germany, 2001 iris print on rag paper 10 h x 13 w inches Signed and numbered in pencil to verso 'Thomas Ruff' Thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to tominchitown for 2,082.50
 
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Thomas Ruff b. 1958, Nudes (motif 003)465 - Thomas Ruff b. 1958, Nudes (motif 003)
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Nudes (motif 003) Germany, 2001 iris print on rag paper 14 h x 9.25 w inches Signed and numbered in pencil to verso 'Thomas Ruff' T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
 
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Gregory Crewdson b. 1962, Production Still (Greg and Kim)466 - Gregory Crewdson b. 1962, Production Still (Greg and Kim)
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Production Still (Greg and Kim) USA, 2003 chromogenic print 16 h x 12 w inches Signed, dated and numbered to lower right 'Greg Crewdson 20
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
 
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Edward Burtynsky b. 1955, Nickel Tailings #36, Sudbury, Ontario467 - Edward Burtynsky b. 1955, Nickel Tailings #36, Sudbury, Ontario
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Nickel Tailings #36, Sudbury, Ontario Canada, 1996 dye-coupler print on Kodak paper 40 h x 60 w inches This work is number 6 from the edit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
 
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Ryan McGinley b. 1977, untitled468 - Ryan McGinley b. 1977, untitled
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untitled USA, 2000 cibachrome print 20 h x 24 w inches Signed and dated to verso 'Ryan McGinley 01-11-2000' Embossed copyright and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,600.00
 
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Ryan McGinley b. 1977, untitled469 - Ryan McGinley b. 1977, untitled
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untitled USA, 2000 cibachrome print 24 h x 20 w inches Signed and dated to verso 'Ryan McGinley 01-11-2000' Embossed copyright and
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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David Levinthal b. 1949, untitled (from Barbie Millicent Roberts)470 - David Levinthal b. 1949, untitled (from Barbie Millicent Roberts)
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untitled (from Barbie Millicent Roberts) USA, 1998 Polaroid Polacolor ER Land Film 27 h x 21 w inches Signed and dated to lower right 'Dav
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Robert Cottingham b. 1935, Hot472 - Robert Cottingham b. 1935, Hot
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Hot USA, 1973 lithograph on paper 21 h x 21 w inches Signed to lower edge 'Cottingham' This work is number 48 from the edition of
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Alex Hank b. 1973, Phoebe473 - Alex Hank b. 1973, Phoebe
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Phoebe Mexico, 2007 digital transfer c-print mounted on wood with epoxy resin 52 h x 34.5 w inches This work is unique.<BR><BR>Condition o
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Andrea Branzi, Pitagora tapestry475 - Andrea Branzi, Pitagora tapestry
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Pitagora tapestry Taccas Nuovi Tappeti Sardi Italy, 1982 hand-woven wool 76.25 w x 116.5 h inches Sold with prospectus sheet. This work
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Francis AlØs , Ghetto Collector476 - Francis AlØs , Ghetto Collector
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Ghetto Collector Belgium, 2003 tin, magnets, rubber, plastic, nylon cord 10 w x 5.25 d x 6 h inches This work is number 90 from the editio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Bjorn Winblad, dining chairs, set of eight477 - Bjorn Winblad, dining chairs, set of eight
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dining chairs, set of eight Denmark, c. 1975 lacquered wood, printed and lacquered acrylic, upholstery 17.25 w x 18 d x 43.5 h inches Sign
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Fernando and Humberto Campana, Vitoria Regia stool478 - Fernando and Humberto Campana, Vitoria Regia stool
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Vitoria Regia stool Estudio Campana Brazil, 2002 felt, textiles, synthentic materials, stainless steel 36 dia x 17.5 h inches Signed wi
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti and Marisa Folani, String chair, model P8a479 - Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti and Marisa Folani, String chair, model P8a
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String chair, model P8a Paoli Florence Italy, 1953 enameled steel, nylon 43 w x 33.5 d x 34.25 h inches A variation of this form won It
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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working proof for Bench, Tallix Art Foundry480 - working proof for Bench, Tallix Art Foundry
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Tallix Art Foundry USA, 2003 cast and enameled aluminum 180 w x 55 d x 46 h inches This working, foundry proof is the first precursor to Z
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 44,000.00
 
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Ron Arad, Long Light floor lamp481 - Ron Arad, Long Light floor lamp
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Long Light floor lamp One Off United Kingdom, 1987 steel, honeycomb aluminum 18 w x 14 d x 95 h inches Approximately twelve Long Lights
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Cleto Munari, bar482 - Cleto Munari, bar
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bar Italy, c. 1975 stainless steel, silverplate 27.25 dia x 16.25 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of bowl:
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Ron Arad, Spin table483 - Ron Arad, Spin table
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Spin table Rod Arad Associates United Kingdom, 1997 mirror-polished stainless steel, aluminum 44.5 dia x 29 h inches This work is from
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 32,000.00
 
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Franz West, Aud Dem Arrangement armchair484 - Franz West, Aud Dem Arrangement armchair
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Aud Dem Arrangement armchair MetaMemphis Austria, c. 1989 welded steel 33 w x 28 d x 31 h inches This work is from the edition of twent
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
 
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Franz West, chandelier485 - Franz West, chandelier
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chandelier MetaMemphis Austria, 1991 welded iron chain 71 w inches<BR><BR>Condition of the item is not included in this description. Cond
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Sandro Chia, chair486 - Sandro Chia, chair
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chair MetaMemphis Italy, 1989 cast bronze 14.5 w x 18 d x 36.25 h inches This work is number 18 from the edition of 25. Impressed signa
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Leo Amino , Growing487 - Leo Amino , Growing
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Growing USA, 1951 carved teak 11 w x 13 d x 35 h inches Carved signature and date to underside: [Leo Amino 5-7-51]. Literature: <i>
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 38,000.00
 
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Isamu Noguchi , Secret (IN82-2109)488 - Isamu Noguchi , Secret (IN82-2109)
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Secret (IN82-2109) Gemini G.E.L. USA, 1982 hot-dipped galvanized steel 8.75 w x 9 d x 11.5 h inches This work is number 8 from the edit
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Isamu Noguchi , Wind Catcher (IN82-2088)489 - Isamu Noguchi , Wind Catcher (IN82-2088)
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Wind Catcher (IN82-2088) Gemini G.E.L. USA, 1982 hot-dipped galvanized steel 17.25 w x 17.5 d x 121 h inches This work is number 4 from
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 60,000.00
 
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Bernard Quentin, dining table490 - Bernard Quentin, dining table
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dining table France, 1976-1980 steel and polished steel over wood, aluminum 91 w x 43 d x 30.25 h inches Applied signature and date to sid
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Lawrence Weiner , What Is Set Upon Table...491 - Lawrence Weiner , What Is Set Upon Table...
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What Is Set Upon Table... MetaMemphis USA, 1989 tiger oak, copper 78.5 w x 24.5 d x 34 h inches Bench measures: 31.5 w x 19.75 d x 17.7
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Mario Minale, Red Blue Lego chair492 - Mario Minale, Red Blue Lego chair
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Red Blue Lego chair Droog The Netherlands, 2007 Lego bricks, aluminum frame 26.5 w x 33 d x 33 h inches Constructed from 4,484 legos, t
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
 
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Johanna Grawunder, Stainless Steel Side Table with Curved Tray Top493 - Johanna Grawunder, Stainless Steel Side Table with Curved Tray Top
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Stainless Steel Side Table with Curved Tray Top Design Gallery Milano Italy, 1995 stainless steel, enameled stainless steel 27.5 w x 20 d
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Johanna Grawunder, Office Chair for the New Economy494 - Johanna Grawunder, Office Chair for the New Economy
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Office Chair for the New Economy Galerie Italienne Italy, 2006 vinyl, chrome-plated steel, blue fluorescent tubes 58.5 w x 84 d x 22.75 h
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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