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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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Carlo Mollino, pair of theater chairs from the RAI Auditorium, Torino545 - Carlo Mollino, pair of theater chairs from the RAI Auditorium, Torino
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pair of theater chairs from the RAI Auditorium, Torino Italy, 1951 velvet, brass 25 w x 26 d x 33.5 h inches Provenance: RAI Auditoriu
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Arredoluce, Three arm floor lamp546 - Arredoluce, Three arm floor lamp
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Three arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1957 enameled brass and aluminum, brass 63 h inches Signed with cast manufacturer's mark to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
 
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Franco Albini, Stadera desk547 - Franco Albini, Stadera desk
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Stadera desk Poggi Italy, 1958 walnut, enameled steel, enameled aluminum 56.25 w x 32.75 d x 29.25 h inches Literature: <i>Il Mobil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 22,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
 
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Gino Sarfatti, chandelier, model 2068548 - Gino Sarfatti, chandelier, model 2068
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chandelier, model 2068 Arteluce Italy, 1952 brass, enameled brass 45 dia x 13.5 h inches Signed with partial decal manufacturer's label
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 26,000.00
 
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Gino Sarfatti, Lollipop chandelier, model 2072549 - Gino Sarfatti, Lollipop chandelier, model 2072
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Lollipop chandelier, model 2072 Arteluce Italy, 1953 plastic, enameled aluminum, brass 41 w x 38 d x 61 h inches Literature: <i>Lum
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 33,000.00
 
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Arredoluce, Three arm floor lamp550 - Arredoluce, Three arm floor lamp
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Three arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 enameled steel, chrome-plated steel, leather, marble 35 w x 35 d x 65 h inches Signed with impressed m
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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BBPR studio, sconces, pair551 - BBPR studio, sconces, pair
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sconces, pair Artemide Italy, c. 1964 chrome-plated brass, glass 10 w x 16 d x 18 h inches Literature: <i>Repertorio 1950-1980</i>,
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Fontana Arte, chandelier552 - Fontana Arte, chandelier
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chandelier Italy, c. 1960 glass, brass 23.25 dia x 13.75 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to interior fastener:
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Piero Fornasetti, pair of stools from the Villa Varenna, Lake Como553 - Piero Fornasetti, pair of stools from the Villa Varenna, Lake Como
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pair of stools from the Villa Varenna, Lake Como Italy, c. 1960 leather, enameled steel, brass 19 w x 15.5 d x 19.5 h inches Two of only f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
 
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Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Ochetta sconces model 3052, pair554 - Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Ochetta sconces model 3052, pair
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Ochetta sconces model 3052, pair Arteluce Italy, 1962 enameled brass, painted glass 12 w x 6.5 d x 17 h inches Literature: <i>Zero
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto555 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
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vanity desk from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto Bernini Italy, 1960 mahogany, laminate, mirrored glass 44 w x 19 d x 29.5 h inches Desk feature
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, pair of nightstands from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto556 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, pair of nightstands from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
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pair of nightstands from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto Bernini Italy, 1960 mahogany, laminate 27.25 w x 19.25 d x 30 h inches Literature:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, sofa from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto557 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, sofa from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
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sofa from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto Cassina Italy, 1960 mahogany, upholstery 70 w x 30 d x 32 h inches Literature: <i>Domus 1960-1964<
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, set of six dining chairs, model 691 from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto558 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, set of six dining chairs, model 691 from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
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set of six dining chairs, model 691 from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto Cassina Italy, 1955 mahogany, skai 16.5 w x 17 d x 30.5 h inches Signed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, pair of nightstands with lamps from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto559 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, pair of nightstands with lamps from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto
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pair of nightstands with lamps from Hotel Lorena, Grosseto Bernini Italy, 1960 mahogany, laminate, glass, brass 27.75 w x 16.25 d x 27.5 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, custom wall shelf560 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, custom wall shelf
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custom wall shelf Italy, 1954 Italian walnut 86 w x 8.5 d x 49 h inches This shelf was commissioned by Ms. Palinella Cozzi. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, Limonta coffee table with seating561 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, Limonta coffee table with seating
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Limonta coffee table with seating MIM Italy, c. 1958 Italian walnut, upholstery, enameled steel 60 dia x 16 h inches Sold with two cush
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, bed562 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, bed
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bed Italy, c. 1964 rosewood, brass 65 w x 83.5 d x 36.5 h inches Literature: <i>L'Arredamento Moderno</i>, Aloi, pg. 309<BR>&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, nightstands, pair563 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, nightstands, pair
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nightstands, pair Italy, c. 1964 rosewood, brass 19.75 w x 19.5 d x 19.5 h inches Literature: <i>L'Arredamento Moderno</i>, Aloi, p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Ico and Luisa Parisi, custom tea trolley564 - Ico and Luisa Parisi, custom tea trolley
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custom tea trolley De Baggis Italy, 1951 rosewood, mahogany, glass, brass 36 w x 18 d x 28.5 h inches This unique form was made for Ic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Max Ingrand, Dalia chandelier, model 1563A565 - Max Ingrand, Dalia chandelier, model 1563A
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Dalia chandelier, model 1563A Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1954 crystal, brass 52 dia x 20 h inches Literature: <i>Fontana Arte 6</i>, ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani, lounge chairs model 201, pair566 - Osvaldo Borsani, lounge chairs model 201, pair
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lounge chairs model 201, pair Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1954 walnut, upholstery 26 w x 27 d x 31.5 h inches First introduced at the 10th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani, bar cabinet567 - Osvaldo Borsani, bar cabinet
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bar cabinet Italy, c. 1940 Acero, crystal, glass, carved and lacquered wood, brass 86 w x 21 d x 56 h inches Four doors conceal eight draw
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Giovanni (Nino) Zoncada, gueridon, model AZ 1001568 - Giovanni (Nino) Zoncada, gueridon, model AZ 1001
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gueridon, model AZ 1001 Altamira Italy, c. 1952 inlaid wood, brass, marble 18.25 dia x 30.5 h inches Signed with applied manufacturer's
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Mario Tedeschi, ceiling lamp with mixed light569 - Mario Tedeschi, ceiling lamp with mixed light
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ceiling lamp with mixed light Arredoluce Italy, 1952 enameled brass, plastic 38 w x 23 d x 38.5 h inches Literature: <i>Mobili e In
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich, console570 - Guglielmo Ulrich, console
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console Italy, c. 1940 mahogany, giallo antico marble 52 w x 11 d x 34 h inches Ulrich used numerous variations of this design for private
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 36,000.00
 
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Piero Fornasetti, Libreria folding screen571 - Piero Fornasetti, Libreria folding screen
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Libreria folding screen Fornasetti Milano Italy, 1952 lithographic transfer-print over lacquered wood, brass 55 w x 1.25 d x 54 h inches<b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,500.00
 
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Josef Hoffmann, letter opener572 - Josef Hoffmann, letter opener
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letter opener Wiener Werksttte Austria, 1905 sterling silver, ivory 1.25 w x .5 d x 9.25 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,300.00
 
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Josef Hoffmann, centerpiece573 - Josef Hoffmann, centerpiece
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centerpiece Wiener Werksttte Austria, 1924-1925 hand-hammered brass 11.5 w x 7 d x 7 h inches Signed with impressed signature and manuf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 20,000.00
 
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Edward Wormley, custom dining table, model 6018574 - Edward Wormley, custom dining table, model 6018
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custom dining table, model 6018 Dunbar USA, 1960 walnut 48 dia x 27.75 h inches Wormley supervised the customization of this table; he
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Edward Wormley, Alexandria chairs model 6004, set of six575 - Edward Wormley, Alexandria chairs model 6004, set of six
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Alexandria chairs model 6004, set of six Dunbar USA, 1960 walnut, leather 24 w x 22 d x 33 h inches Signed with gold rectangular manufa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 24,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Sonambient)576 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Sonambient)
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untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1970 beryllium copper and bronze 8 w x 8 d x 9 h inches One hundred and forty-four rods in a twelve by twelv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 32,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Bush Form)577 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Bush Form)
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untitled (Bush Form) USA, c. 1965 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 9.75 dia x 4.5 h inches Sold with title of authentication f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Bush Form)578 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Bush Form)
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untitled (Bush Form) USA, c. 1970 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 11.5 w x 12 d x 6 h inches Sold with title of authenticatio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 30,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Multi-Plane Construction)579 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Multi-Plane Construction)
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untitled (Multi-Plane Construction) USA, c. 1958 welded and bronzed steel 19 w x 8 d x 52 h inches This form can be displayed as a tableto
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for 95,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Spray)580 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Spray)
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untitled (Spray) USA, c. 1960 bronze and steel wire 5 w x 5 d x 18.5 h inches Sold with title of authentication from Val Bertoia. Prove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Welded Form)581 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Welded Form)
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untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1955 welded steel wire 2.25 w x 9.5 d x 2.75 h inches Guy Fautry, the original owner of this work, was empl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to mre338i8i157 for 4,900.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (pendant)582 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (pendant)
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untitled (pendant) USA, c. 1955 bronze 5.5 w x 1.5 d x 2.75 h inches A custom stand accompanies the pendant. Sold with photocopy of drawin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Sonambient)583 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Sonambient)
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untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1970 beryllium copper and bronze 10 w x 10 d x 50.5 h inches Twenty-five rods in alternating rows of four an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 80,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Sonambient)584 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Sonambient)
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untitled (Sonambient) USA, c. 1970 beryllium copper and brass 8 w x 8 d x 45 h inches Sixteen rods in a four by four configuration. Sold w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 38,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Large Spray)585 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Large Spray)
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untitled (Large Spray) USA, c. 1965 chrome-plated steel and steel wire 42 dia x 79 h inches Sold with title of authentication from Val Ber
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 52,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Willow)586 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Willow)
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untitled (Willow) USA, c. 1968 stainless steel and steel wire 36 dia x 55 h inches Sold with title of authentication from Val Bertoia.<BR>
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 50,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Dandelion)587 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Dandelion)
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untitled (Dandelion) USA, c. 1960 brass coated stainless steel and stainless steel with slate base 33 dia x 69 h inches Keith Simmons purc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200,000.00 - 300,000.00
Sold to floor for 290,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Spill Cast)588 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Spill Cast)
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untitled (Spill Cast) USA, c. 1965 bronze with applied patina 67 w x 7 d x 23 h inches Sold with title of authentication from Val Bertoia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 42,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Welded Form)589 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Welded Form)
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untitled (Welded Form) USA, 1957 welded bronze and steel with applied patina, granite 30 w x 24 d x 136 h inches Sold with title of authen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150,000.00 - 200,000.00
Sold to floor for 130,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia, untitled (Hanging Hemisphere)590 - Harry Bertoia, untitled (Hanging Hemisphere)
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untitled (Hanging Hemisphere) USA, 1965 stainless steel and steel wire 138 dia x 126 h inches Sold with copy of title of authentication fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200,000.00 - 300,000.00
Sold to floor for 320,000.00
 
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George Nakashima, Minguren Desk591 - George Nakashima, Minguren Desk
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Minguren Desk USA English walnut, American black walnut, rosewood 77.5 w x 46 d x 28.5 h inches Expressive single-slab top with two rosewo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 65,000.00
 
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George Nakashima, Hanging Wall Case592 - George Nakashima, Hanging Wall Case
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Hanging Wall Case USA American black walnut 65 w x 14.5 d x 14.25 h inches Joined top with a free edge and sap grain detail. Two doors con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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George Nakashima, 'Q' Bench593 - George Nakashima, 'Q' Bench
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'Q' Bench USA American black walnut 103 w x 33 d x 13.25 h inches Nakashima referred to this design as a bench but remarked that it can be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 42,000.00
 
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George Nakashima, Frenchman's Cove II594 - George Nakashima, Frenchman's Cove II
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Frenchman's Cove II USA English walnut, rosewood 72 w x 40 d x 28.5 h inches Features a joined top with three rosewood butterflies. Signed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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