Important Design

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Important Design showcases a distinctive selection of 20th century design and objects priced to today's market. Special collections, focusing on the work of Gio Ponti, Danish craftsmen, American Art Deco, Italian avant-garde, Contemporary and American design, anchor the sale.
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Charles and Ray Eames ESU 150-Cs, pair401 - Charles and Ray Eames ESU 150-Cs, pair
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Charles and Ray Eames ESU 150-Cs, pair Herman Milller USA, c. 1952 birch, masonite, chrome-plated steel, enameled metal 24 w x 15.5 d x 20.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,750.00 + 1,306.25BP) = 6,056.25
 
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J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen headboard402 - J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen headboard
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J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen headboard Johnson Furniture Company USA, c. 1948 birch, aluminum 120 w x 21 d x 30 h inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen dresser403 - J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen dresser
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J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen dresser Johnson Furniture Company USA, c. 1948 birch, aluminum 44 w x 21 d x 30 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen dressers, pair404 - J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen dressers, pair
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J. Robert Swanson, Pipsan Swanson Saarinen and Eliel Saarinen dressers, pair Johnson Furniture Company USA, c. 1948 birch, aluminum 34 w x 21 d x 30 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,900.00 + 797.50BP) = 3,697.50
 
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David Bennett desk405 - David Bennett desk
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David Bennett desk USA, c. 1967 walnut 50 w x 25 d x 34 h inches Door conceals a single shelf and storage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,900.00 + 797.50BP) = 3,697.50
 
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Phillip Lloyd Powell mirror and shelf406 - Phillip Lloyd Powell mirror and shelf
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Phillip Lloyd Powell mirror and shelf USA, 1958/2005 walnut, rosewood, gold leaf, mirror 52 w x 10 d x 65 h inches Single plank shelf features free ed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 1,031.25BP) = 4,781.25
 
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Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet407 - Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet
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Phillip Lloyd Powell and Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet USA, 2005 walnut, iron, gold leaf 18.5 w x 8 d x 48.75 h inches The interior of this cabinet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 660.00BP) = 3,060.00
 
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Phillip Lloyd Powell floor lamp408 - Phillip Lloyd Powell floor lamp
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Phillip Lloyd Powell floor lamp USA, 2005 gilt and lacquered walnut, linen 12 dia x 111 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to abatedbrea.. for (2,500.00 + 687.50BP) = 3,187.50
 
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Phillip Lloyd Powell screens, pair409 - Phillip Lloyd Powell screens, pair
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Phillip Lloyd Powell screens, pair USA, 2006 silver leaf over lacquered wood, mirrored glass, steel 40 w x 87 h inches Literature: Phillip Lloyd Powel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,500.00 + 2,612.50BP) = 12,112.50
 
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Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl410 - Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl
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Otto and Gertrud Natzler bowl USA, c. 1945 wheel-thrown earthenware with Pompeian glaze 9.25 dia x 3.25 h inches Ink signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,500.00 + 1,237.50BP) = 5,737.50
 
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George Nakashima Greenrock stool411 - George Nakashima Greenrock stool
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George Nakashima Greenrock stool USA , c. 1970 American black walnut, rosewood, upholstery 21.5 w x 21.5 d x 15 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 1,168.75BP) = 5,418.75
 
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Shoji Hamada bowl412 - Shoji Hamada bowl
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Shoji Hamada bowl Japan, c. 1955 wheel-thrown glazed stoneware 23 dia x 6.25 h inches This form retains original wood box and packaging.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,750.00 + 1,306.25BP) = 6,056.25
 
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George Nakashima Plank Daybed with Arm413 - George Nakashima Plank Daybed with Arm
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George Nakashima Plank Daybed with Arm USA, 1965 American black walnut, upholstery 78 w x 34 d x 30.5 h inches This bed features solid slab backrest a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,500.00 + 1,787.50BP) = 8,287.50
 
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Phillip Lloyd Powell Spindle back sofa414 - Phillip Lloyd Powell Spindle back sofa
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Phillip Lloyd Powell Spindle back sofa USA, 1955 walnut, hickory, canvas, upholstery 74 w x 31 d x 32 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,400.00 + 660.00BP) = 3,060.00
 
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George Nakashima Conoid dining table415 - George Nakashima Conoid dining table
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George Nakashima Conoid dining table USA , 1976 American black walnut, rosewood, holly 85 w x 39 d x 29 h inches Single-slab table top features two fi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (32,000.00 + 8,800.00BP) = 40,800.00
 
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George Nakashima custom wall-mounted cabinet416 - George Nakashima custom wall-mounted cabinet
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George Nakashima custom wall-mounted cabinet USA , c. 1975 rosewood, American black walnut, bird's-eye maple 120 w x 22.75 d x 23.25 h inches Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (19,000.00 + 5,225.00BP) = 24,225.00
 
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Michael Coffey Riptide coffee table417 - Michael Coffey Riptide coffee table
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Michael Coffey Riptide coffee table USA, c. 1980 laminated and carved African mozambique 46 w x 24.5 d x 17 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,000.00 + 1,925.00BP) = 8,925.00
 
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Wharton Esherick coffee table418 - Wharton Esherick coffee table
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Wharton Esherick coffee table USA, 1970 carved English walnut 61 w x 33 d x 18.5 h inches Sold with original sketch by Wharton Esherick. Carved artist
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (19,000.00 + 5,225.00BP) = 24,225.00
 
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Lewis Butler chair419 - Lewis Butler chair
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Lewis Butler chair Knoll Associates USA, c. 1956 ash, walnut plywood, upholstery 24.5 w x 28 d x 28 h inches Sold with two cushions (not shown). Signe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 412.50BP) = 1,912.50
 
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Sam Maloof nightstand420 - Sam Maloof nightstand
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Sam Maloof nightstand USA, c. 1970 rosewood, ebony 19 w x 21.5 d x 23 h inches Nightstand features a single drawer with an ebony pull.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 1,031.25BP) = 4,781.25
 
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Wharton Esherick Captain's bed421 - Wharton Esherick Captain's bed
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Wharton Esherick Captain's bed USA, c. 1925 poplar 96 w x 42 d x 30 h inches This unique and early example was custom-made for the artist Julius...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (19,000.00 + 5,225.00BP) = 24,225.00
 
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J. B. Blunk coffee table and stool422 - J. B. Blunk coffee table and stool
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J. B. Blunk coffee table and stool USA, 1975 burled sequoia, douglas fir 67 w x 60 d x 18 h inches Stool measures 15 dia x 16.5 h inches. Carved signa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (47,000.00 + 12,925.00BP) = 59,925.00
 
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David Powell custom desk423 - David Powell custom desk
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David Powell custom desk United Kingdom/USA, c. 1977 satinwood, maple, leather 54 w x 42 d x 54 h inches Drop front desk top opens to reveal fifteen s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (14,000.00 + 3,850.00BP) = 17,850.00
 
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Sam Maloof rocker424 - Sam Maloof rocker
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Sam Maloof rocker USA , 1991 walnut, ebony 27.5 w x 44 d x 46.5 h inches Carved signature to underside: [No. 39 Sam Maloof F.A.C.C. 1991]. Literature:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (20,000.00 + 5,500.00BP) = 25,500.00
 
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Robert Worth sculptural lamp425 - Robert Worth sculptural lamp
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Robert Worth sculptural lamp USA, c. 1970 carved and laminated walnut, glass 84 w x 34 d x 44 h inches Robert Worth was the head of Woodcrafts at the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 1,031.25BP) = 4,781.25
 
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Claire Falkenstein Sun V426 - Claire Falkenstein Sun V
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Claire Falkenstein Sun V USA , 1954 flame-cut and folded brass, braised steel wire 40 w x 24 d x 20 h inches Literature: Claire Falkenstein, Tapi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (15,000.00 + 4,125.00BP) = 19,125.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Dandelion)427 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Dandelion)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Dandelion) USA, 1964 gilt stainless steel, brass, slate 41 dia x 86 h inches This work is one of seven Dandelions exhibited at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100,000.00 - 150,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (230,000.00 + 51,750.00BP) = 281,750.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush)428 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush) USA , c. 1960 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 9.75 w x 9.5 d x 10.25 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (13,000.00 + 3,575.00BP) = 16,575.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush)429 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush) USA , c. 1960 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 9 w x 8 d x 10 h inches Provenance: Estate of E. H. Bennett,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (27,000.00 + 7,425.00BP) = 34,425.00
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)430 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Sonambient) USA, 1960/1997 beryllium copper and brass 3 w x 3 d x 17 h inches From the edition of 100 commissioned by Knoll In
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,750.00 + 1,306.25BP) = 6,056.25
 
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush)431 - Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush)
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Harry Bertoia untitled (Bush) USA, c. 1965 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 9.5 w x 8.5 d x 9.75 h inches Sold with title of authenticatio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (17,000.00 + 4,675.00BP) = 21,675.00
 
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Peter Macchiarini Fish brooch432 - Peter Macchiarini Fish brooch
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Peter Macchiarini Fish brooch USA, c. 1975 copper, sterling silver, ebony, ivory, carnelian 4.5 w x 1.25 d x .5 h inches Impressed signature to revers
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,100.00 + 302.50BP) = 1,402.50
 
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Peter Macchiarini Butterfly brooch433 - Peter Macchiarini Butterfly brooch
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Peter Macchiarini Butterfly brooch USA, 1997 mahogany, sterling silver, brass, ivory 3.5 w x 2 d x .75 h inches Impressed signature to reverse:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 330.00BP) = 1,530.00
 
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Art Smith necklace434 - Art Smith necklace
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Art Smith necklace USA, c. 1955 brass 6 w x 1 d x 7 h inches Impressed signature to inside: [Art Smith].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 687.50BP) = 3,187.50
 
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Paul Lobel collar435 - Paul Lobel collar
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Paul Lobel collar USA, c. 1960 sterling silver 14.25 w x 2.25 d inches Impressed signature to inside: [Lobel Sterling].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,200.00 + 605.00BP) = 2,805.00
 
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Art Smith necklace436 - Art Smith necklace
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Art Smith necklace USA, c. 1960 sterling silver, semi-precious stones 4.5 w x 1.25 d x 9.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (8,000.00 + 2,200.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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Line Vautrin brooch437 - Line Vautrin brooch
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Line Vautrin brooch France, c. 1965 talosel, resin 2.25 w x 2.25 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to clasp: [Line Vautrin].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Art Smith cuff438 - Art Smith cuff
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Art Smith cuff USA, c. 1948 brass 2.5 dia x 2.75 h inches Impressed signature to interior: [Art Smith]. Literature: Messengers of Modernism: American
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,500.00 + 687.50BP) = 3,187.50
 
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Art Smith collar439 - Art Smith collar
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Art Smith collar USA, c. 1950 copper 4.5 w x 7.5 h inches Impressed signature to collar: [Art Smith].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,100.00 + 577.50BP) = 2,677.50
 
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Line Vautrin La Monade compact440 - Line Vautrin La Monade compact
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Line Vautrin La Monade compact France, c. 1946 brass, mirror 3.75 dia x .5 h inches Incised signature to reverse: [Line Vautrin]. Literature: Line Vau
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Line Vautrin compact441 - Line Vautrin compact
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Line Vautrin compact France, c. 1946 brass 3 w x 3 d x .5 h inches Impressed signature to reverse: [Line Vautrin].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,400.00 + 385.00BP) = 1,785.00
 
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Line Vautrin compact (Mon âme a son secret)442 - Line Vautrin compact (Mon âme a son secret)
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Line Vautrin compact (Mon âme a son secret) France, c. 1946 brass 3.25 w x 3.25 d x .5 h inches Impressed signature to reverse: [Line Vautrin]....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 412.50BP) = 1,912.50
 
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Paul Evans untitled (candelabrum)443 - Paul Evans untitled (candelabrum)
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Paul Evans untitled (candelabrum) Paul Evans Studio USA, c. 1955 steel, patinated copper 26 w x 17 d x 37.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (6,500.00 + 1,787.50BP) = 8,287.50
 
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Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet, model PE-19444 - Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet, model PE-19
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Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet, model PE-19 Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1965 welded and enameled steel, slate 48.5 w x 16.5 d x 17.5 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (20,000.00 + 5,500.00BP) = 25,500.00
 
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Paul  Evans cabinet445 - Paul Evans cabinet
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Paul Evans cabinet Paul Evans Studio USA, 1970 bronzed resin, steel, wood 36 w x 26 d x 75 h inches This work is unique. This cabinet features two hi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (13,000.00 + 3,575.00BP) = 16,575.00
 
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Paul Evans cabinet, model PE-40A446 - Paul Evans cabinet, model PE-40A
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Paul Evans cabinet, model PE-40A Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, 1973 welded and enameled steel, slate 72 w x 21.5 d x 31 h inches Cabinet feat
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (12,000.00 + 3,300.00BP) = 15,300.00
 
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Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet447 - Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet
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Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1975 burled elm, stainless steel 65.5 w x 22 d x 31 h inches This cabinet featu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,500.00 + 1,512.50BP) = 7,012.50
 
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Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet448 - Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet
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Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 chrome-plated and patinated steel, laminated wood 34 w x 20 d x 78.25 h in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (10,500.00 + 2,887.50BP) = 13,387.50
 
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Paul Evans Cityscape chests, pair449 - Paul Evans Cityscape chests, pair
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Paul Evans Cityscape chests, pair Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 chrome-plated steel 34.25 w x 20.5 d x 26.25 h inches Each cabinet fe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (13,000.00 + 3,575.00BP) = 16,575.00
 
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Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet450 - Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet
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Paul Evans Cityscape cabinet Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 chrome-plated steel 67.25 w x 20.5 d x 32.25 h inches This cabinet feature
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (15,000.00 + 4,125.00BP) = 19,125.00
 
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