May Design Series

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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Emile Lenoble vase France, c. 1925 glaz824Emile Lenoble vase France, c. 1925 glaz
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Emile Lenoble vase France, c. 1925 glazed and carved stoneware 8 dia x 12.25 h inches Signed with impressed artist's cipher to underside.
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 22,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
Emile Lenoble vessel France, c. 1925 gl825Emile Lenoble vessel France, c. 1925 gl
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Emile Lenoble vessel France, c. 1925 glazed and carved stoneware 9 dia x 11 h inches Signed with impressed artist's cipher to underside.
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 22,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
Emile Lenoble vessel France, c. 1925 gl826Emile Lenoble vessel France, c. 1925 gl
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Emile Lenoble vessel France, c. 1925 glazed and carved stoneware 9 dia x 9 h inches Signed with impressed artist's cipher to underside.
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
Clement Massier jardiniere France, c. 1827Clement Massier jardiniere France, c. 1
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Clement Massier jardiniere France, c. 1890 glazed stoneware 14.5 dia x 11.25 h inches Incised signature to underside: [M Clement Massier Golfe Juan (A
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Zsolnay Pecs bowl Hungary, c. 1898 eosi828Zsolnay Pecs bowl Hungary, c. 1898 eosi
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Zsolnay Pecs bowl Hungary, c. 1898 eosin glazed earthenware 6.25 w x 4 h inches Signed with original paper label and five steeples: [Zsolnay Pecs] to
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
Longwy large vase France, c. 1930 glaze829Longwy large vase France, c. 1930 glaze
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Longwy large vase France, c. 1930 glazed and gilt porcelain 12.5 dia x 14 h inches Stamped signature to underside: [Longwy France D.5433].
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat floor vase Fran830Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat floor vase Fran
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Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat floor vase France, c. 1895 hand-built and glazed stoneware 8 w x 8 d x 26 h inches A monumental form with copper oxide glaze i
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,000.00
Gustav Klimt Wasserschlangen II (Water 831Gustav Klimt Wasserschlangen II (Water
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Gustav Klimt Wasserschlangen II (Water Serpents) Austria, c. 1904 photogravure facsimile collotype Signed in the print lower right corner: [Gustav Kli
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Camille Gauthier salon suite France, c.832Camille Gauthier salon suite France, c.
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Camille Gauthier salon suite France, c. 1910 mahogany, embroidered silk 65 w x 22.5 d x 38.75 h inches Carved backrest of each piece is pierced with p
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
Edgar Brandt table lamp France, c. 1910833Edgar Brandt table lamp France, c. 1910
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Edgar Brandt table lamp France, c. 1910 copper, silk 8.5 w x 9 d x 16.75 h inches A rare example of Brandt's early work featuring a patinated sc...
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Daum Nancy table lamp France, c. 1910 o834Daum Nancy table lamp France, c. 1910 o
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Daum Nancy table lamp France, c. 1910 overlaid and etched glass 5 dia x 17 h inches Cameo signature to shade: [Daum Nancy] with the cross of Lorraine.
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
Galle side tables, pair France, c. 1900835Galle side tables, pair France, c. 1900
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Galle side tables, pair France, c. 1900 bird's-eye maple, mahogany, bronze 15 w x 15 d x 31.5 h inches Each example features two drawers and sin...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Louis Majorelle Magnolia table lamp  base Fr836Louis Majorelle Magnolia table lamp base Fr
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Louis Majorelle Magnolia table lamp base France, c. 1903 gilt bronze, glass 13 w x 8 d x 31.5 h inches
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 38,000.00
Emile Puiforcat ewer Ateliers Puiforcat837Emile Puiforcat ewer Ateliers Puiforcat
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Emile Puiforcat ewer Ateliers Puiforcat France, c. 1880 sterling silver 6.5 w x 4 d x 12 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's marks to ...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik tray838Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik tray
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Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik tray and champagne glasses, set of six Germany, c. 1905 silverplate, crystal 20 w x 13 d x 3 h inches Glasses: 4 di
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
Albert Cheuret Tulip table lamp  France839Albert Cheuret Tulip table lamp France
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Albert Cheuret Tulip table lamp France, c. 1925 silvered bronze, alabaster 8.5 dia x 21.5 h inches Impressed signature to base: [Albert Cheuret]. Lit
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Albert Cheuret Tulip table lamp France,840Albert Cheuret Tulip table lamp France,
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Albert Cheuret Tulip table lamp France, c. 1925 silvered bronze, alabaster 5.5 dia x 15 h inches Impressed signature to base: [Albert Cheuret]. Liter
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Louis Majorelle Clematites bench France841Louis Majorelle Clematites bench France
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Louis Majorelle Clematites bench France, c. 1904 carved mahogany, upholstery 43.5 w x 15.5 d x 31.5 h inches
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,750.00
Zsolnay Pecs vase Hungary, c. 1900 eosi842Zsolnay Pecs vase Hungary, c. 1900 eosi
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Zsolnay Pecs vase Hungary, c. 1900 eosin-glazed earthenware 4 w x 4 d x 11.25 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's marks to underside:
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
Louis Majorelle occasional table France843Louis Majorelle occasional table France
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Louis Majorelle occasional table France, c. 1905 curly maple burl, gilt bronze 23 w x 24 d x 31 h inches
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
Eugene Gaillard tea table France, c. 19844Eugene Gaillard tea table France, c. 19
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Eugene Gaillard tea table France, c. 1901 mahogany, maple burl 21.5 w x 21.5 d x 44.5 h inches Another example of this table currently resides in the
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
Jacques Gruber armchairs, pair France, 845Jacques Gruber armchairs, pair France,
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Jacques Gruber armchairs, pair France, c. 1903 carved mahogany, leather, brass 30.5 w x 26 d x 40 h inches Provenance: Christie's London, Novem...
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for 26,000.00
Tiffany Studios Harp table lamp USA, c.846Tiffany Studios Harp table lamp USA, c.
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Tiffany Studios Harp table lamp USA, c. 1910 bronze, damascened glass 7 dia x 17.5 h inches Engraved signature to shade: [LCT Favrile]. Impressed sign
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
Galle side table France, c. 1896 exotic847Galle side table France, c. 1896 exotic
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Galle side table France, c. 1896 exotic fruitwood 28.5 w x 17.5 d x 29.5 h inches A two-tier table with bud and vine theme inlay on both levels and fi
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
Galle side table France, c. 1896 exotic848Galle side table France, c. 1896 exotic
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Galle side table France, c. 1896 exotic fruitwood 28.5 w x 17.5 d x 29.5 h inches Inlaid signature to top: .
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Bing & Grondahl vase Denmark, c. 1898 g849Bing & Grondahl vase Denmark, c. 1898 g
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Bing & Grondahl vase Denmark, c. 1898 glazed porcelain 6.25 dia x 16.5 h inches Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to underside in gree...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
Edgar Brandt mirror France, c. 1910 wal850Edgar Brandt mirror France, c. 1910 wal
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Edgar Brandt mirror France, c. 1910 walnut, copper, mirrored glass 20.25 w x 2 d x 26 h inches Impressed signature to sides of each mount: .<
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,750.00
Koloman Moser, attribution mirror Austr851Koloman Moser, attribution mirror Austr
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Koloman Moser, attribution mirror Austria, c. 1910 painted wood, copper, mirrored glass 17 w x 20 h inches
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
C. Frederik Ludvigsen large vessel Roya852C. Frederik Ludvigsen large vessel Roya
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C. Frederik Ludvigsen large vessel Royal Copenhagen Denmark, c. 1915 crystalline-glazed porcelain 12 w x 7 d x 15 h inches Signed with stamped manufac
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,750.00
Rembrandt Bugatti Panthere Devorant Ita853Rembrandt Bugatti Panthere Devorant Ita
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Rembrandt Bugatti Panthere Devorant Italy, c. 1906 white stone 28.5 w x 9 d x 14.25 h inches Rembrandt Bugatti masterfully captured the dynamism and e
Estimate : 250,000.00 - 300,000.00
Sold to floor for 180,000.00
Maurice Dufrene, Attribution cabinet Fr854Maurice Dufrene, Attribution cabinet Fr
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Maurice Dufrene, Attribution cabinet France, c. 1915 tiger maple, ebonized wood, mother-of-pearl 46 w x 18 d x 55.75 h inches Two doors conceal two sh
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
In the Manner of Alban Chambon cabinet 855In the Manner of Alban Chambon cabinet
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In the Manner of Alban Chambon cabinet Belgium, c. 1925 mahogany, walnut, ebony, brass, nickel-plated steel 43 w x 17.5 d x 59.25 h inches Featuring t
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,250.00
Edgar Brandt table lamps, pair France, 856Edgar Brandt table lamps, pair France,
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Edgar Brandt table lamps, pair France, c. 1925 wrought iron, alabaster 10.25 w x 19.75 h inches Impressed signature to base on each example:
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
Albert Cheuret Flying Heron sconces, pa857Albert Cheuret Flying Heron sconces, pa
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Albert Cheuret Flying Heron sconces, pair France, c. 1920 bronze, alabaster 15 w x 14.5 d x 15 h inches Impressed signature to each example: [Albert C
Estimate : 35,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
Albert Cheuret Flying Heron sconces, pa858Albert Cheuret Flying Heron sconces, pa
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Albert Cheuret Flying Heron sconces, pair France, c. 1920 bronze, alabaster 15 w x 14.5 d x 15 h inches Impressed signature to each example: [Albert C
Estimate : 35,000.00 - 45,000.00
Sold to floor for 35,000.00
Marcel Bouraine bookends, pair France, 859Marcel Bouraine bookends, pair France,
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Marcel Bouraine bookends, pair France, c. 1920 silvered bronze, hand-carved ivory, marble 2.25 w x 3 d x 10.5 h inches Incised signature to base of ea
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
Edgar Brandt floor lamp France, c. 1925860Edgar Brandt floor lamp France, c. 1925
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Edgar Brandt floor lamp France, c. 1925 wrought iron, vellum 20 dia x 83 h inches A stylized tree form with sinuous leaf details. Impressed signature
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 24,000.00
Jean Besnard vase France, c. 1925 glaze861Jean Besnard vase France, c. 1925 glaze
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Jean Besnard vase France, c. 1925 glazed stoneware 5 dia x 8.25 h inches Glazed signature to underside: [JB France].
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Edouard Cazaux vase France, c. 1935 han862Edouard Cazaux vase France, c. 1935 han
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Edouard Cazaux vase France, c. 1935 hand-built and glazed ceramic 8.5 w x 11.25 h inches Glazed signature to underside: .
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
Mercier Freres desk France, c. 1935 mah863Mercier Freres desk France, c. 1935 mah
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Mercier Freres desk France, c. 1935 mahogany, ivory, lizard 55 w x 32 d x 29 h inches Signed with applied metal label to interior of central drawer:
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
Edouard Cazaux vase France, c. 1935 han864Edouard Cazaux vase France, c. 1935 han
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Edouard Cazaux vase France, c. 1935 hand-built and glazed ceramic 10.75 w x 9.5 d x 13 h inches Glazed signature to underside: [Cazaux Made in France]
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Edouard Cazaux vase France, c. 1930 han865Edouard Cazaux vase France, c. 1930 han
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Edouard Cazaux vase France, c. 1930 hand-thrown and hand-painted ceramic 6 w x 6 d x 9.5 h inches Glazed signature to underside: .
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
Albert Cheuret vase France, c. 1925 sil866Albert Cheuret vase France, c. 1925 sil
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Albert Cheuret vase France, c. 1925 silvered bronze, onyx 10 w x 3.75 d x 10.5 h inches Rare example with original interior liner. Impressed signature
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Albert Cheuret Bird of Paradise sconces867Albert Cheuret Bird of Paradise sconces
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Albert Cheuret Bird of Paradise sconces, pair France, c. 1925 gilt bronze, alabaster 17.5 w x 6.5 d x 24 h inches Impressed signature to each example:
Estimate : 18,000.00 - 22,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
Pierre Chareau LP180 table lamp France,868Pierre Chareau LP180 table lamp France,
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Pierre Chareau LP180 table lamp France, 1923 iron, alabaster 10 w x 8.5 d x 11.5 h inches Literature: Pierre Chareau, Vellay and Frampton, pg. 193 Pi
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 60,000.00
Art Deco mirror France, c. 1925 nickel-869Art Deco mirror France, c. 1925 nickel-
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Art Deco mirror France, c. 1925 nickel-plated steel, mirrored glass 34 w x 10 d x 47 h inches
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 22,000.00
Jean Puiforcat champagne bucket Atelier870Jean Puiforcat champagne bucket Atelier
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Jean Puiforcat champagne bucket Ateliers Puiforcat France, c. 1920 sterling silver 11 dia x 11.25 h inches Signed with impressed mark to underside:
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Andre Thuret vase France, c. 1923 inter871Andre Thuret vase France, c. 1923 inter
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Andre Thuret vase France, c. 1923 internally decorated glass 3 dia x 5.25 h inches Literature: Le Verre en France: D'Emile Galle a nos Jours, B...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Andre Thuret vase France, c. 1923 inter872Andre Thuret vase France, c. 1923 inter
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Andre Thuret vase France, c. 1923 internally decorated glass 3 dia x 6 h inches Literature: Le Verre en France: D'Emile Galle a nos Jours, Bloc...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Jean Puiforcat bowl Ateliers Puiforcat 873Jean Puiforcat bowl Ateliers Puiforcat
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Jean Puiforcat bowl Ateliers Puiforcat France, post 1950s silverplate, glass 10 dia x 3.75 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to...
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00