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May Design Series

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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<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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Gio Ponti lounge chair Cassina Italy, c516 - Gio Ponti lounge chair Cassina Italy, c
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Gio Ponti lounge chair Cassina Italy, c. 1949 Italian walnut, upholstery 27 w x 31 d x 37 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 23,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti armchair from the Parco dei P517 - Gio Ponti armchair from the Parco dei P
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Gio Ponti armchair from the Parco dei Principi, Rome Cassina Italy, 1964 skai, upholstery, lacquered walnut, brass 26.75 w x 31 d x 36.5 h inches Sold
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti cabinet from the Parco dei Pr518 - Gio Ponti cabinet from the Parco dei Pr
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Gio Ponti cabinet from the Parco dei Principi, Rome Italy, 1964 pearwood, laminate, brass 43.25 w x 20.75 d x 36 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti: L&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 28,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti cabinet from the Parco dei Pr519 - Gio Ponti cabinet from the Parco dei Pr
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Gio Ponti cabinet from the Parco dei Principi, Rome Italy, c. 1964 rosewood, laminate, brass 43.5 w x 21 d x 35.5 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti: L...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 29,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti armchairs from the Parco dei 520 - Gio Ponti armchairs from the Parco dei
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Gio Ponti armchairs from the Parco dei Principi, Roma Cassina Italy, c. 1964 skai, upholstery, lacquered walnut, brass 29 w x 24 d x 39.5 h inches Lit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 25,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti dining chairs, set of twelve 521 - Gio Ponti dining chairs, set of twelve
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Gio Ponti dining chairs, set of twelve Cassina Italy, c. 1950 Italian walnut, leather 16.75 w x 18 d x 32.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti Negativo/Positivo cabinet Ita522 - Gio Ponti Negativo/Positivo cabinet Ita
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Gio Ponti Negativo/Positivo cabinet Italy, 1954/1956 lacquered wood, walnut, mirrored glass, brass 38 w x 15.25 d x 79.25 h inches Five shelves behind
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to floor for 32,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi settee Italy, 1946 Italian w523 - Ico Parisi settee Italy, 1946 Italian w
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Ico Parisi settee Italy, 1946 Italian walnut, silk 51.25 w x 27 d x 30 h inches Literature: L'Arredamento Moderno VI, Aloi, fig, 327
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 23,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi lounge chairs, pair Italy, 1524 - Ico Parisi lounge chairs, pair Italy, 1
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Ico Parisi lounge chairs, pair Italy, 1946 Italian walnut, silk 28.5 w x 27 d x 30 h inches Literature: Ico Parisi: La Casa, Gualdoni, pg. 93 Esempi:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Fausto Melotti Scultura E (La Ghigliott525 - Fausto Melotti Scultura E (La Ghigliott
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Fausto Melotti Scultura E (La Ghigliottina) Italy, 1969 steel, chrome-plated steel 10 dia x 40 h inches Number one from an edition of six; sold with l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for 38,000.00
 
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Carlo Mollino desk from Reale Mutua Ass526 - Carlo Mollino desk from Reale Mutua Ass
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Carlo Mollino desk from Reale Mutua Assicurazioni Apelli & Varesio Italy, 1946 oak, brass 61 w x 35 d x 30 h inches Mollino designed several tab...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70,000.00 - 90,000.00
Sold to floor for 130,000.00
 
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Gio Ponti side chair from Palazzo Monte527 - Gio Ponti side chair from Palazzo Monte
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Gio Ponti side chair from Palazzo Montecatini Ditta Parma Antonio e Figli Italy, 1936 aluminum, skai, Bakelite 17.5 w x 19.5 d x 33.25 h inches Litera
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Gio Ponti side chair Palazzo Montecatin528 - Gio Ponti side chair Palazzo Montecatin
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Gio Ponti side chair Palazzo Montecatini Ditta Parma Antonio E Figli Italy, 1936 aluminum, skai, Bakelite 17.5 w x 19.5 d x 33.25 h inches Signed with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Gio Ponti chair from Palazzo Montecatin529 - Gio Ponti chair from Palazzo Montecatin
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Gio Ponti chair from Palazzo Montecatini Ditta Parma Antonio e Figli Italy, 1936 aluminum, skai, Bakelite 25 w x 22 d x 34.25 h inches Literature: Gi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Fratelli Toso vase Italy, c. 1950 glass530 - Fratelli Toso vase Italy, c. 1950 glass
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Fratelli Toso vase Italy, c. 1950 glass 9 dia x 10.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Fratelli Toso vase Fratelli Toso Italy,531 - Fratelli Toso vase Fratelli Toso Italy,
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Fratelli Toso vase Fratelli Toso Italy, c. 1925 glass 4.5 w x 4.25 d x 13.75 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Salviati Dott dragon vase Salviati and 532 - Salviati Dott dragon vase Salviati and
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Salviati Dott dragon vase Salviati and Co. Italy, c. 1875 glass 7.5 w x 6.5 d x 7.25 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,250.00
 
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Napoleone Martinuzzi reclining figure C533 - Napoleone Martinuzzi reclining figure C
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Napoleone Martinuzzi reclining figure Cappellin (CVM) Italy, c. 1931 glass 9.5 w x 3 d x 7.5 h inches Signed with single-line acid stamp to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Ercole Barovier Tiger Vetreria Artistic534 - Ercole Barovier Tiger Vetreria Artistic
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Ercole Barovier Tiger Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C. Italy, c. 1928 glass 13.5 w x 3.5 d x 6.5 h inches Literature: Ercole Barovier 1889-1974...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 21,000.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa Tagliato Tondo carved vase535 - Carlo Scarpa Tagliato Tondo carved vase
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Carlo Scarpa Tagliato Tondo carved vase Venini Italy, c. 1942 glass 6.5 dia x 15.5 h inches Provenance: Collection of Franco Deboni, Italy Christie...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa Fenici vases, pair M.V.M. 536 - Carlo Scarpa Fenici vases, pair M.V.M.
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Carlo Scarpa Fenici vases, pair M.V.M. Cappellin Italy, c. 1928 glass 4.75 dia x 8.5 h inches Signed with three-line acid stamp to foot of each exampl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 11,000.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa lidded bowl M.V.M. Cappel537 - Carlo Scarpa lidded bowl M.V.M. Cappel
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Carlo Scarpa lidded bowl M.V.M. Cappellin Italy, c. 1930 glass 9 dia x 8.75 h inches Signed with three line acid stamp. : [MVM Cappellin Murano]. Pro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Carlo Scarpa Sommerso a Bollicine vase 538 - Carlo Scarpa Sommerso a Bollicine vase
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Carlo Scarpa Sommerso a Bollicine vase Venini Italy, c. 1934 internally decorated glass 10 dia x 6 h inches Provenance: Christie's East, Decemb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Carlo Mollino coffee table, model #1114539 - Carlo Mollino coffee table, model #1114
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Carlo Mollino coffee table, model #1114 Apelli & Varesio Italy, c. 1950 acero, Securit glass, brass 50.5 w x 24.5 d x 16.25 h inches Acid-stampe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 130,000.00
 
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Paolo Buffa chairs, pair La Casa Chic I540 - Paolo Buffa chairs, pair La Casa Chic I
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Paolo Buffa chairs, pair La Casa Chic Italy, c. 1948 lacquered wood, upholstery 17 w x 17 d x 43.75 h inches Signed with metal manufacturer's la...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Gio Ponti coffee table from Casa e Giar541 - Gio Ponti coffee table from Casa e Giar
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Gio Ponti coffee table from Casa e Giardino, Milan Italy, c. 1937 lacquered walnut, glass 43.5 w x 21.75 d x 17.75 h inches Literature: Domus No. 9,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Guglielmo Ulrich executive desk Italy, 542 - Guglielmo Ulrich executive desk Italy,
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Guglielmo Ulrich executive desk Italy, c. 1950 Italian walnut, brass 77 w x 37 d x 31 h inches Cantilever writing surface above four drawers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for 24,000.00
 
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Fontana Arte Important table lamp Italy543 - Fontana Arte Important table lamp Italy
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Fontana Arte Important table lamp Italy, c. 1957 crystal, brass 12 w x 6 d x 23.3 h inches A rare table lamp showing the dynamism and innovation of Fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for 75,000.00
 
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Ignazio Gardella sconces, pair Azucena 544 - Ignazio Gardella sconces, pair Azucena
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Ignazio Gardella sconces, pair Azucena Italy, c. 1950 brass, glass 10 w x 18 d x 12 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Sergio Mazza table lamp Artemide Italy,545 - Sergio Mazza table lamp Artemide Italy,
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Sergio Mazza table lamp Artemide Italy, 1960 nickel-plated steel, glass, marble 13 dia x 19.5 h inches Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Gio Ponti Distex lounge chair Cassina I546 - Gio Ponti Distex lounge chair Cassina I
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Gio Ponti Distex lounge chair Cassina Italy, 1953 upholstery, walnut 31 w x 40 d x 30.5 h inches Literature: Gio Ponti: The Complete Work 1923-1978,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Roberto Aloi credenza Italy, c. 1955 oa547 - Roberto Aloi credenza Italy, c. 1955 oa
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Roberto Aloi credenza Italy, c. 1955 oak, enameled steel, printed plastic, glass 80.25 w x 18.25 d x 35.25 h inches Two sliding doors conceal two adju
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
 
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Roberto Aloi dining chairs, set of six 548 - Roberto Aloi dining chairs, set of six
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Roberto Aloi dining chairs, set of six Italy, c. 1955 oak, enameled steel, upholstery 16.5 w x 19.5 d x 34.75 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Roberto Aloi dining table Italy, c. 195549 - Roberto Aloi dining table Italy, c. 195
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Roberto Aloi dining table Italy, c. 1955 oak, enameled steel, glass 63 w x 31 d x 30 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Tobia Scarpa Fantasma floor lamp Flos I550 - Tobia Scarpa Fantasma floor lamp Flos I
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Tobia Scarpa Fantasma floor lamp Flos Italy, c. 1962 sprayed fiberglass, steel 16 w x 16 d x 73.5 h inches Provenance: Alan Koppel Gallery, Chicago P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Lino Sabattini sculpture Italy, c. 1960551 - Lino Sabattini sculpture Italy, c. 1960
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Lino Sabattini sculpture Italy, c. 1960 silver 9 w x 5.5 d x 5 h inches Stamped signature to side: [Nolce s/47 Collezione Sabattini Bregnano Italy No.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Dino Martens Zanfirico vase Aureliano T552 - Dino Martens Zanfirico vase Aureliano T
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Dino Martens Zanfirico vase Aureliano Toso Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 4.75 dia x 16 h inches Signed with paper manufacturer's lab...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Dino Martens Mestizia vase Aureliano To553 - Dino Martens Mestizia vase Aureliano To
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Dino Martens Mestizia vase Aureliano Toso Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 7 w x 6 d x 14.5 h inches Signed with decal and paper labels to un
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato vase Venini Ita554 - Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato vase Venini Ita
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Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato vase Venini Italy, 1951 internally decorated glass 4 w x 4 d x 11 h inches Signed with paper manufacturer's label to und...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi Doppio Incalmo vase Ven555 - Fulvio Bianconi Doppio Incalmo vase Ven
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Fulvio Bianconi Doppio Incalmo vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 glass 3 dia x 9.5 h inches Signed with circular acid stamp: [Venini Italia Murano]. Literatu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato vase Venini Ita556 - Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato vase Venini Ita
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Fulvio Bianconi Pezzato vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 6.5 dia x 10 h inches Signed with three-line acid stamp to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Guido Gambone white bottle Italy, c. 19557 - Guido Gambone white bottle Italy, c. 19
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Guido Gambone white bottle Italy, c. 1950 glazed earthenware 7.75 dia x 15.5 h inches Glazed signature and donkey mark to underside: [Gambone Italy]...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to carminecar.. for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Guido Gambone massive vase Manifattura 558 - Guido Gambone massive vase Manifattura
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Guido Gambone massive vase Manifattura Artistica Ceramiche Salernitane Italy, c. 1942 wheel-thrown and glazed earthenware with applied decoration 15 d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Marcello Fantoni untitled Italy, 1950 h559 - Marcello Fantoni untitled Italy, 1950 h
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Marcello Fantoni untitled Italy, 1950 hand-built, slip-welded and glazed stoneware 5 w x 15 d x 3.75 h inches Glazed signature and date to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Marcello Fantoni centerpiece bowl Italy560 - Marcello Fantoni centerpiece bowl Italy
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Marcello Fantoni centerpiece bowl Italy, c. 1955 hand-built earthenware with volcanic glaze 15.5 dia x 7.5 h inches Glazed signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi Scozzese vase Venini It561 - Fulvio Bianconi Scozzese vase Venini It
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Fulvio Bianconi Scozzese vase Venini Italy, c. 1965 internally decorated glass 4 w x 2.75 d x 9.75 h inches Incised signature to underside: [Venini It
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi vase, model #4230 Venin562 - Fulvio Bianconi vase, model #4230 Venin
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Fulvio Bianconi vase, model #4230 Venini Italy, c. 1950 glass 5 w x 3.75 d x 8.5 h inches Signed with two-line acid stamp to underside: [Made in Italy
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Orizzontali vase 563 - Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Orizzontali vase
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Fulvio Bianconi Fasce Orizzontali vase Venini Italy, c. 1953 glass 10.5 dia x 13.25 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi Pezzame vase Venini Ita564 - Fulvio Bianconi Pezzame vase Venini Ita
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Fulvio Bianconi Pezzame vase Venini Italy, c. 1951 internally decorated glass 6 w x 5.5 d x 10.5 h inches Signed with three-line acid stamp to undersi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi Con Fiori vase Venini I565 - Fulvio Bianconi Con Fiori vase Venini I
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Fulvio Bianconi Con Fiori vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 4.75 w x 3.5 d x 14 h inches Literature: Murano Glas 1945-1970, Heire
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 19,000.00
 
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