Important Design + Postwar & Contemporary Art

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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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J. P. Mignon, table lamps, pair300 - J. P. Mignon, table lamps, pair
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table lamps, pair France, c. 1975 steel, oak 15 w x 10.5 d x 48 h inches<BR><BR>Condition of the item is not included in this descriptio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Roger Capron, coffee table301 - Roger Capron, coffee table
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coffee table Vallauris France, c. 1960 glazed ceramic, enameled steel 47.5 w x 16 d x 15.25 h inches Glazed signature to top: [R. Capro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Roger Capron, coffee table302 - Roger Capron, coffee table
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coffee table Vallauris France, c. 1965 glazed ceramic, aluminum, laminated wood 32 w x 32 d x 11.5 h inches Hand signed to top:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Kim Moltzer, table lamp303 - Kim Moltzer, table lamp
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table lamp France, 1969 anodized aluminum 15 w x 14 d x 23.25 h inches Five external and five internal louvers adjust the amount of light
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Jacques Adnet, desk and pair of armchairs304 - Jacques Adnet, desk and pair of armchairs
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desk and pair of armchairs France, c. 1956 leather, steel, oak, brass 181.25 w x 32 d x 29.5 h inches Armchairs measure: 24.24 w x 26 d x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames, pair of chairs from the General Motors Futurama pavilion305 - Charles and Ray Eames, pair of chairs from the General Motors Futurama pavilion
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pair of chairs from the General Motors Futurama pavilion Herman Miller USA chrome-plated steel, enameled aluminum, enameled steel 18.5 w x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Knoll Associates, Inc., sofa from the General Motors Futurama pavilion306 - Knoll Associates, Inc., sofa from the General Motors Futurama pavilion
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sofa from the General Motors Futurama pavilion USA, 1964 chrome-plated steel, metallic leather 45 w x 27 d x 27.25 h inches From the Gene
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Lester Geis, T-5-G table lamp307 - Lester Geis, T-5-G table lamp
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T-5-G table lamp Heifetz Manufacturing Co. USA, 1951 enameled metal, brass 14 w x 14.5 d x 22.5 h inches This lamp received honorable m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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James Harvey Crate, T-C-3 table lamp308 - James Harvey Crate, T-C-3 table lamp
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T-C-3 table lamp Heifetz Manufacturing Co. USA, 1951 spun aluminum, enameled aluminum, cork 12 w x 15 d x 25 h inches Crate worked as a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Alexander Girard, sofa, model 66303309 - Alexander Girard, sofa, model 66303
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sofa, model 66303 Herman Miller USA, 1967 cast aluminum, vinyl, upholstery 82.5 w x 27.5 d x 25.5 h inches Featuring Checker upholstery
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Alexander Girard, lounge chair, model 66301310 - Alexander Girard, lounge chair, model 66301
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lounge chair, model 66301 Herman Miller USA, 1967 cast aluminum, vinyl, upholstery 40 w x 28.5 d x 26 h inches Signed with applied dis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Isamu Noguchi, rocking stool, model 85T311 - Isamu Noguchi, rocking stool, model 85T
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rocking stool, model 85T Knoll USA, 1955 walnut, chrome-plated steel 14 dia x 10.5 h inches Signed with decal manufacturer's label to u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates, miniature chest, model 5212312 - George Nelson & Associates, miniature chest, model 5212
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miniature chest, model 5212 Herman Miller USA, 1955 teak, rosewood, brass, porcelain 20.25 w x 13.75 d x 13.5 h inches Literature:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Isamu Noguchi, Rudder coffee table, model IN-52313 - Isamu Noguchi, Rudder coffee table, model IN-52
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Rudder coffee table, model IN-52 Herman Miller USA, 1949 lacquered birch, aluminum 50 w x 36 d x 15.75 h inches Having only a single ow
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (55,000.00) = 55,000.00
 
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Dan Johnson, Gazelle lounge chair, model 30B314 - Dan Johnson, Gazelle lounge chair, model 30B
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Gazelle lounge chair, model 30B Dan Johnson Studio USA, 1956 patinated bronze, cane, brass 21.75 w x 25 d x 27.5 h inches Provenance: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Dan Johnson, Gazelle lounge chair, model 30B315 - Dan Johnson, Gazelle lounge chair, model 30B
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Gazelle lounge chair, model 30B Dan Johnson Studio USA, 1956 patinated bronze, cane, brass 21.5 w x 25 d x 27.5 h inches Provenance: <b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Stewart Paul, lidded box316 - Stewart Paul, lidded box
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lidded box USA, c. 1975 carved walnut and birch 11 w x 11.5 d x 10 h inches<BR><BR>Condition of the item is not included in this descrip...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Stewart Paul, coffee table317 - Stewart Paul, coffee table
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coffee table USA, 1975 carved and laminated maple 50 w x 22.25 d x 22 h inches Engraved signature and date to underside: [SP 75].<BR><BR>C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Albert Paley, lecturn318 - Albert Paley, lecturn
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lecturn USA, 1977 forged steel and brass 33 w x 25 d x 49.5 h inches Impressed signature and date to base: [Paley 1977]. Provenance: <b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Claire Falkenstein, necklace319 - Claire Falkenstein, necklace
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necklace USA , 1972 14k gold 21 l w inches Falkenstein's first foray into working with 14k gold, this necklace consists of 31 interlocking
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Stewart Paul, music stand320 - Stewart Paul, music stand
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music stand USA, c. 1975 carved walnut 16.5 w x 16 d x 63 h inches Stand adjusts vertically along notched stem. <BR><BR>Condition of the i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Vilma Braga, armchair321 - Vilma Braga, armchair
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armchair Brazil, c. 1990 carved sycamore 28 w x 24 d x 32 h inches<BR><BR>Condition of the item is not included in this description. C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Sabine Charoy, Pingouin table lamp322 - Sabine Charoy, Pingouin table lamp
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Pingouin table lamp Equipe Verre Lumiere France, c. 1970 nickel-plated steel 9 w x 9 d x 16.5 h inches Sabine Charoy was the artistic d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Olivier Mourgue, Bouloum chaise323 - Olivier Mourgue, Bouloum chaise
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Bouloum chaise Airborne International France, 1967 cast and lacquered fiberglass 58 w x 24 d x 23.5 h inches Mourgue's Bouloum chaise h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Joe Colombo, Three-Piece lounge chair324 - Joe Colombo, Three-Piece lounge chair
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Three-Piece lounge chair Kartell Italy, 1964 lacquered plywood, vinyl, rubber 28.5 w x 28 d x 23.75 h inches Provenance: Important
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Babur Kerim Incedayi, Blacky table lamp325 - Babur Kerim Incedayi, Blacky table lamp
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Blacky table lamp Bonomi Form Italy, 1972 chrome-plated and coiled steel, compressed foam, aluminum 40 w inches Literature: <i>Ligh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Verner Panton, prototype Easy chair326 - Verner Panton, prototype Easy chair
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prototype Easy chair Bayer AG Denmark, 1969 upholstery over wood and foam 25.5 w x 28 d x 37 h inches This design from the 3-D Programm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Verner Panton, Big Flowerpot lamp327 - Verner Panton, Big Flowerpot lamp
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Big Flowerpot lamp Louis Poulsen Denmark, c. 1971 chrome-plated steel, enameled steel 20 dia x 15 h inches Literature: <i>Verner Pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Verner Panton, prototype Pilz-Lampe (Mushroom lamp)328 - Verner Panton, prototype Pilz-Lampe (Mushroom lamp)
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prototype Pilz-Lampe (Mushroom lamp) Bayer AG Denmark, 1969 plastic, lacquered maple 15 dia x 23.5 h inches This example is the protot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Verner Panton, prototype Funny chair329 - Verner Panton, prototype Funny chair
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prototype Funny chair Panton Design Denmark, 1983 aniline-dyed beech, enameled steel 17 w x 21.5 d x 32.5 h inches This rare chair was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Pierre Sala, Piranha chair330 - Pierre Sala, Piranha chair
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Piranha chair France, 1983 lacquered wood 16.5 w x 16 d x 35.25 h inches Signed, titled and numbered to underside: [Piranha 92/250 Sala].<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Alessandro Mendini and Alessandro Guerriero, chair from the Ollo collection331 - Alessandro Mendini and Alessandro Guerriero, chair from the Ollo collection
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chair from the Ollo collection Consorzio Esposizione Mobili for Studio Alchimia Italy, 1988 laminated plywood 15 w x 15 d x 29.25 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Alessandro Guerriero, pedestal from the Ollo collection332 - Alessandro Guerriero, pedestal from the Ollo collection
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pedestal from the Ollo collection Consorzio Esposizione Mobili for Studio Alchimia Italy, 1988 laminated plywood 8.75 w x 8.75 d x 29.25 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, Grand Pouf bench333 - Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, Grand Pouf bench
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Grand Pouf bench B.G.H. Editions France, 1987 birch, upholstery 51 w x 51 d x 19 h inches This form was executed for the designer Chris
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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John Dickinson, Rope table, model 111-j334 - John Dickinson, Rope table, model 111-j
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Rope table, model 111-j USA, c. 1970 painted plaster 18 w x 19.5 h inches Incised signature to base: [John Dickinson San Francisco]. Pr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Nani Prina, Sess Longue335 - Nani Prina, Sess Longue
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Sess Longue Sormani Italy, 1968 leather over molded polyurethane 57 w x 32 d x 30 h inches Signed with stitched manufacturer's logo to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Meyer Voggenreiter, Mai 68, bookshelves336 - Meyer Voggenreiter, Mai 68, bookshelves
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Mai 68, bookshelves Pentagon Germany, 1987 transport boxes, steel 46. dia x 37 h inches The following two lots were designed by members
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Reinhard Muller, d8 armchair337 - Reinhard Muller, d8 armchair
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d8 armchair Pentagon Germany, 1987 stainless steel, rubber 21 w x 20 d x 31.5 h inches This chair was designed for the Casino Cafe at D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Richard Meier, pre-production stools, pair338 - Richard Meier, pre-production stools, pair
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pre-production stools, pair Martin's Chair Shop for Knoll International USA, 1982 lacquered maple 17.5 dia x 15.25 h inches Crafted by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Richard Meier, pre-production armchairs, pair339 - Richard Meier, pre-production armchairs, pair
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pre-production armchairs, pair Martin's Chair Shop for Knoll International USA, 1982 maple 21 w x 20 d x 27.75 h inches Crafted by Mart
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Guy de Rougemont, Grande Sculpture Lumineuse340 - Guy de Rougemont, Grande Sculpture Lumineuse
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Grande Sculpture Lumineuse France, 1967 enameled aluminum, acrylic 46 w x 45.5 d x 96.5 h inches Guy de Rougemont first turned his utopian
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 55,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (39,000.00) = 39,000.00
 
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Guy de  Rougemont, Volumineux341 - Guy de Rougemont, Volumineux
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Volumineux France, 1969 enameled aluminum, acrylic 62 w x 14.5 d x 62 h inches This is a unique work. Provenance: Collection of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (55,000.00) = 55,000.00
 
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Guy de Rougemont, Basse Nuage342 - Guy de Rougemont, Basse Nuage
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Basse Nuage Henri Samuel Editions France, c. 1970 Lucite and chrome-plated brass 74 w x 42 d x 18 h inches Literature: <i>Furniture
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for (75,000.00) = 75,000.00
 
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Guy de Rougemont, Gros Coude  Sur Socle343 - Guy de Rougemont, Gros Coude Sur Socle
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Gros Coud Sur Socle France, 1972 lacquered PVC, stainless steel over wood 40 w x 16 d x 54 h inches This is a unique work. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 35,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for (29,000.00) = 29,000.00
 
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Marcello Morandini, untitled344 - Marcello Morandini, untitled
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untitled Italy, 2005 plexiglass 19.75 w x 7.25 d x 19.75 h inches Signed and numbered to side: [M. Morandini 1/3].<BR><BR>Condition of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Marcello Morandini, untitled345 - Marcello Morandini, untitled
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untitled Italy, 2005 plexiglass 19.75 w x 10 d x 19.75 h inches Signed and numbered to side: [M. Morandini 1/5].<BR><BR>Condition of the i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, table lamp346 - Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, table lamp
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table lamp B.G.H. Editions France, 1995 cast resin, enameled metal, linen shade 17.75 dia x 34 h inches Molded signature to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Roberto Gabetti, Aimaro Isola, Luciano Re and Guido Drocco, Tetralogia floor lamp347 - Roberto Gabetti, Aimaro Isola, Luciano Re and Guido Drocco, Tetralogia floor lamp
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Tetralogia floor lamp ARBO Italy, 1970-1971 chrome-plated steel, acrylic, flourescent tube 21.25 dia x 53.25 h inches Acrylic cover adj
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Gae Aulenti, Locus Solus dining set348 - Gae Aulenti, Locus Solus dining set
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Locus Solus dining set Poltranova, distributed by Stendig Italy, 1964 enameled steel, tinted glass, skai 33.5 w x 33.5 d x 28 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Pedro Friedeberg, Silla Mariposa chair349 - Pedro Friedeberg, Silla Mariposa chair
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Silla Mariposa chair Mexico, 1983 carved, lacquered and gilt Mexican mahogany 18.5 w x 19 d x 36 h inches Sold with certificate of authent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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