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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Poul Kjaerholm, PK 71 nesting tables160 - Poul Kjaerholm, PK 71 nesting tables
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PK 71 nesting tables Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1957 matte chrome-plated steel, acrylic 11 w x 11 d x 11.25 h inches Signed with decal manuf
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Van Day Truex, Terra carpet161 - Van Day Truex, Terra carpet
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Terra carpet Edward Fields USA, c. 1965 hand-woven wool 134 w x 154 h inches Van Day Truex, prominent Design Director at Tifffany's and
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Hans Wegner, Chinese armchairs, pair162 - Hans Wegner, Chinese armchairs, pair
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Chinese armchairs, pair Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1943 American walnut, leather 22.25 w x 17.5 d x 32 h inches These examples are from a li
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to 5283vance for (4,250.00 + 956.25BP) = 5,206.25
 
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George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge vanity163 - George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge vanity
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Thin Edge vanity Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, porcelain 88 w x 20 d x 29 h inches Top lifts to reveal illuminated and
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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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George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge dresser, model 5245164 - George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge dresser, model 5245
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Thin Edge dresser, model 5245 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, porcelain 56 w x 19 d x 41 h inches Signed with applied ma
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames, 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman165 - Charles and Ray Eames, 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman
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670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman Herman Miller USA, 1956 rosewood plywood, leather, enameled aluminum, down filling 33 w x 35 d x 33 h inc
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Kaare Klint, sideboard, model 4122166 - Kaare Klint, sideboard, model 4122
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sideboard, model 4122 Rud. Rasmussen Denmark, 1930 ribbon mahogany, bleached mahogany, brass 60 w x 23.5 d x 38 h inches Two sliding do
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala, Iceberg bowl, model 3525167 - Tapio Wirkkala, Iceberg bowl, model 3525
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Iceberg bowl, model 3525 Iittala Finland, 1952 molded and cut crystal 7.5 w x 7 d x 8.25 h inches Incised signature to underside:
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala, Iceblock bowl, model 3147168 - Tapio Wirkkala, Iceblock bowl, model 3147
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Iceblock bowl, model 3147 Iittala Finland, 1952 molded and cut crystal 9.25 w x 6.25 d x 3 h inches Incised signature to underside:
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Frits Henningsen, Custom cabinet169 - Frits Henningsen, Custom cabinet
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Custom cabinet Denmark, c. 1930 mahogany, hand-painted Dutch ceramic tile, brass 39 w x 18 d x 30.5 h inches Provenance: Klassik, Cope
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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