Auction Details
<b>Session 1: Important 20th Century Design</b>
Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold a fine selection of modern design on May 21st at 12:00pm Central at 1440 West Hubbard Street in Chicago. A range of modern objects will be offered, featuring an exciting selection of modern and contemporary design.
<b>Session 2: Important Italian Design</b>
Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold their second sale featuring Italian design on May 23rd at 10:00am Central at 1440 West Hubbard Street in Chicago. The sale features a carefully-vetted selection of furniture by Gio Ponti and Ico Parisi, among others; also being offered is a premiere selection of Italian glass by Fulvio Bianconi, Carlo Scarpa and Dino Martens.
<b>Session 3: The Lyrical Line: Art Nouveau to Aalto</b>
Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold their first auction devoted exclusively to early 20th century design on May 23rd at 2:00pm Central at 1440 West Hubbard Street in Chicago. A range of objects illustrating important historical and stylistic designs from the first half of the century will be offered, including items by Galle, Pierre Bobot, and Bruno Matthson.
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566Dino Martens vase Aureliano Toso Italy,Wright
Dino Martens vase Aureliano Toso Italy, c. 1955 decorated glass 4.75 dia x 12 h inches Literature: Dino Martens, Heiremans, ppg. 105-106, 170
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
567Dino Martens Oriente collection, set ofWright
Dino Martens Oriente collection, set of three Aureliano Toso Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass vases: 3.25 dia x 9 h; 3.5 dia x 8 h bowl: 5.5
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
568Dino Martens Oriente vase, model # 5139Wright
Dino Martens Oriente vase, model # 5139 Aureliano Toso Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 6.5 dia x 13.5 h inches Literature: Dino Martens, He
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to mattbojo for 7,200.00
569Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Ritorte vase, modWright
Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Ritorte vase, model # 4410 Venini Italy, c. 1952 internally decorated glass 5.75 w x 5.5 d x 8.25 h inches Signed with three-lin
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
570Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Horizontale vase Wright
Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Horizontale vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 2.75 dia x 11.75 h inches Signed with applied paper manufactur
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
571Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato vase Venini ItaWright
Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato vase Venini Italy, 1965-70 internally decorated glass 5 w x 4 d x 15 h inches Incised signature to underside: [Venini Italia].
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
572Ercole Barovier Tessere bowl Barovier &Wright
Ercole Barovier Tessere bowl Barovier & Toso Italy, 1957 internally decorated glass 7.25 w x 3.5 h inches Incised signature and date to undersid...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
573Alfredo Barbini bowl Italy, 1938 internWright
Alfredo Barbini bowl Italy, 1938 internally decorated glass 11 w x 12 d x 8.75 h inches Literature: Venetian Glass Vetro Veneziano 1920-1970, Valente
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
574Ercole Barovier figure Barovier & Toso Wright
Ercole Barovier figure Barovier & Toso Italy, c. 1951 internally decorated glass 5 w x 2.5 d x 16 h inches
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
575Tapio Wirkkala Bolle vase Venini Italy,Wright
Tapio Wirkkala Bolle vase Venini Italy, 1966 free-blown, incalmo glass 4.25 dia x 18.25 h inches Incised signature to underside: [Venini Italia TW]....
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
576Tapio Wirkkala glass collection, set ofWright
Tapio Wirkkala glass collection, set of four Venini Italy, 1991-1999 free-blown, incalmo glass 5.5 dia x 16.5 h inches Incised signature, manufacturer
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
577Ricardo Licata murrine vase Venini ItalWright
Ricardo Licata murrine vase Venini Italy, c. 1953 latimo glass with murrine band 6.25 w x 4.5 d x 9.5 h inches Signed with three-line acid stamp to un
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
578Ercole Barovier Grande Coppa su Base GeWright
Ercole Barovier Grande Coppa su Base Gemmata, pair Barovier & Toso Italy, c. 1940 internally decorated glass Literature: Il Vetro di Murano al...
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
579Venini The Beatles and Me mirror Italy,Wright
Venini The Beatles and Me mirror Italy, c. 1970 etched and enameled glass, brass 10.75 w x 1.25 d x 12.75 h inches Signed with incised manufacturer&...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
580Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria VistWright
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria Vistosi Italy, 1960 glass, copper 3.75 w x 6 d x 9.75 h inches
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
581Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria VistWright
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria Vistosi Italy, 1960 glass, copper 4.25 w x 5.5 d x 9 h inches
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 2005512-10.. for 3,900.00
582Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria VistWright
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria Vistosi Italy, 1960 glass, copper 6 w x 3.5 d x 12.25 h inches
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
583Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria VistWright
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria Vistosi Italy, 1960 glass, copper 4 w x 4.5 d x 8.25 h inches
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
584Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria VistWright
Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vetreria Vistosi Italy, 1960 glass, copper 5.25 w x 5.75 d x 9 h inches
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
585Luigi Scarpa Atomic Explosion sculptureWright
Luigi Scarpa Atomic Explosion sculpture Scarpa & Schiavon Italy, c. 1956 internally decorated glass 8 w x 8.5 d x 12.5 h inches Signed with pape...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
586Ercole Barovier stoppered bottle BarovWright
Ercole Barovier stoppered bottle Barovier & Toso Italy, c. 1960 polychrome glass bands 5 w x 2.5 d x 15 h inches Signed with applied manufactur...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
587Carlo Scarpa Tessuto vase Venini Italy,Wright
Carlo Scarpa Tessuto vase Venini Italy, 1938 internally decorated glass 4.25 dia x 6.75 h inches Signed with three-line acid stamp to underside:
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
588Ercole Barovier vase Barovier & Toso ItWright
Ercole Barovier vase Barovier & Toso Italy, c. 1960 internally decorated glass with aventurine 6.5 w x 4 d x 11.25 h inches Signed with applied ...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
589Ercole Barovier A Spina vase Venini ItaWright
Ercole Barovier A Spina vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 7.5 w x 4.5 d x 9 h inches
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
590Fulvio Bianconi Sasso vase Venini ItalyWright
Fulvio Bianconi Sasso vase Venini Italy, c. 1967 wheel-carved and internally decorated glass 5 w x 4 d x 5 h inches Incised signature to underside:
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
591Charles Lin Tissot Zanfirico birdcage sWright
Charles Lin Tissot Zanfirico birdcage sculpture Venini Italy, c. 1959 glass, brass 8.5 dia x 8.5 h inches Provenance: Christie's East, December...
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
592Ken Scott fish Venini Italy, c. 1965 glWright
Ken Scott fish Venini Italy, c. 1965 glass with applied decoration 19.5 w x 3 d x 2.25 h inches Incised signature to underside: [Venini Italia].
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to redglassho.. for 2,040.00
593Silvio Cavatorta shelving unit Italy, cWright
Silvio Cavatorta shelving unit Italy, c. 1948 Italian walnut, lacquered wood, glass, brass 79 w x 16 d x 71 h inches Drop-front door conceals two adju
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
594Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi dining taWright
Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi dining table Italy, c. 1955 acero, glass, brass 83.75 w x 36 d x 29.25 h inches This table exemplifies the style that Ca
Estimate : 100,000.00 - 150,000.00
Sold to floor for 180,000.00
595Gio Ponti Quadri Luminosi model #575, pWright
Gio Ponti Quadri Luminosi model #575, pair Lumi Italy, c. 1960 brass, enameled brass 15.75 w x 16 d x 18.5 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti: L'Ar...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
596Gio Ponti dresser Singer & Sons Italy, Wright
Gio Ponti dresser Singer & Sons Italy, c. 1950 figured Italian walnut 66 w x 18.5 d x 39.5 h inches Twelve drawer configuration with alternating...
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 23,000.00
597Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1955 haWright
Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1955 hand-built and glazed earthenware 3.5 dia x 20.75 h inches Glazed signature and artist's cipher to undersid...
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
598Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, 1956 hand-Wright
Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, 1956 hand-built and glazed earthenware 8 w x 13 d x 15.25 h inches This vase is one of two examples of this form. Glazed
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
599Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1955 haWright
Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1955 hand-built and glazed stoneware 4.5 w x 9 d x 30 h inches Glazed signature to underside: .
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
600Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, 1957 hand-Wright
Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, 1957 hand-built and glazed earthenware 4.5 dia x 20.5 h inches Glazed signature and date to underside: [Fantoni 1957 E Un
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
601Marcello Fantoni shield Italy, c. 1955 Wright
Marcello Fantoni shield Italy, c. 1955 hand-built and glazed earthenware with applied decoration 19 w x 5 d x 30.5 h inches Glazed signature to unders
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
604Gio Ponti cabinet Italy, 1943 Italian wWright
Gio Ponti cabinet Italy, 1943 Italian walnut, oak 47 w x 24.25 d x 36 h inches This design has been authenticated by the Gio Ponti Archives.
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
605Giovanni Michelucci chairs, set of fourWright
Giovanni Michelucci chairs, set of four Italy, c. 1950 Italian walnut, upholstery 17.5 w x 22.5 d x .75 h inches
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
606Ico Parisi dining table Brugnoli MobiliWright
Ico Parisi dining table Brugnoli Mobili Italy, 1954 solid teak plywood 92 w x 32.75 d x 28.5 h inches Only five examples of this form were produced. T
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
607Gio Ponti partner desk from Padova UnivWright
Gio Ponti partner desk from Padova University Italy, 1940 walnut, brass 55 w x 51 d x 31 h inches Designed with two drawers.
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
608Gio Ponti illuminated shelf Giordano ChWright
Gio Ponti illuminated shelf Giordano Chiesa Italy, c. 1950 enameled metal, brass 23.5 w x 12 d x 4 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's m...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
609Gio Ponti coffee table from the Parco dWright
Gio Ponti coffee table from the Parco dei Principi Italy, c. 1964 marble, steel 55 w x 28.5 d x 15.5 h inches
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
610Gio Ponti stool from the Hotel Royal, NWright
Gio Ponti stool from the Hotel Royal, Napoli Italy, 1953 Italian walnut, leather, brass 16 w x 16 d x 32 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti, L'Art...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
611Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei PrinWright
Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Italy, 1955 Italian walnut, brass 26 w x 16.5 d x 26 h inches
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
612Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei PrinWright
Gio Ponti stand from the Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Italy, 1955 Italian walnut, brass 26 w x 16.5 d x 26 h inches Sold with a copy of authentication
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
613Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei PriWright
Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Principi, Sorrento Italy, 1955 Italian walnut, laminate, gilt bronze, Fontana Arte mirror 37.5 w x 18.5 d x 48 h
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 24,000.00
614Gio Ponti headboard, model #2180 SingerWright
Gio Ponti headboard, model #2180 Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1950 walnut, brass 132.5 w x 16 d x 37.5 h inches Signed with manufacturer's la...
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 24,000.00
615Fulvio Bianconi floor lamp Venini ItalyWright
Fulvio Bianconi floor lamp Venini Italy, c. 1958 internally decorated glass 20.5 w x 73 h inches Signed with three-line acid stamp to base: [Venini Mu
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00