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Modern + Contemporary Design and Books of Art + Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States

Auction Details

Modern + Contemporary Design
Wright will showcase a wide range of styles and trends of the twentieth century in the first major design auction of the fall. From the turn of the century there are several noteworthy designs, including a cast iron ornamental detail from the Chicago Stock Exchange by Louis Sullivan and a samovar in hand-wrought brass by Josef Hoffmann. A rare occasional table by Walter von Nessen illustrates the height of American Art Deco and its simplified forms. Several works by Vladimir Kagan are juxtaposed against designs by Paul Evans and Phil Powell which show an unexpected cohesive mood in the East Coast design studios during the 1960s. Chic French style is showcased in a collection of designs by Gabriella Crespi, Kim Moltzer and Michel Boyer with earlier French precedents by Jean Prouve, Jean Royere and Georges Jouve. Other highlights include work by Hans Coper, Art Smith, Donald Drumm and a large collection of artwork by Harry Bertoia. Fashionable contemporary design continues its rise in the market with several works represented in the auction. A collection of biomorphic designs by Marc Newson is shown along side a sofa by the Dutch architect Ben van Berkel, a Vermelha chair by the Campana Brothers and a pair of chairs by Mats Theselius.

Books of Art + Design is our second auction of reference material focusing on modern and contemporary art and design books, including monographs, surveys, periodicals and ephemera. As a companion to our regular art and design auctions, this sale reflects Wright's desire to diffuse knowledge and showcases the importance of twentieth century design.??An important selection of artist's books will be offered- a selection of rare Dieter Roth Werke Bande books and Gordon Matta-Clark's Walls Paper are notable examples. Additionally, the sale features a large selection of reference material on Modern and Contemporary art with several lots comprised of books about Donald Judd, Gerhard Richter, Brice Marden, Richard Serra and Richard Tuttle. Modern design is represented with lots of Scandinavian and Italian Design titles, typography reference material and six decades of Domus catalogs.
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Samuel Marx mirror from the Harris resi200Samuel Marx mirror from the Harris resi
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Samuel Marx mirror from the Harris residence, 1540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, 1938 lacquered vellum over wood
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
Edward Wormley sofa201Edward Wormley sofa
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Edward Wormley sofa Dunbar USA, c. 1950 upholstery, walnut 108.5 w x 32 d x 27.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
Paul Frankl console202Paul Frankl console
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Paul Frankl console Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1945 lacquered cork, mahogany 72 w x 21 d x 28 h inches Condition of the item is
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Paul Frankl Y-back dining chairs, set o203Paul Frankl Y-back dining chairs, set o
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Paul Frankl Y-back dining chairs, set of eight Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1950 mahogany, upholstery 25.5 w x 22 d x 32 h inches
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Paul Frankl dining table204Paul Frankl dining table
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Paul Frankl dining table Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1950 lacquered cork, mahogany 71.75 w x 42 d x 29.25 h inches Sold with two 12-i
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
In The Manner Of Line Vautrin mirror205In The Manner Of Line Vautrin mirror
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In The Manner Of Line Vautrin mirror France, c. 1965 resin, mirrored glass 36.5 w x 4 d x 60 h inches This large-scale mirror reflects the
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Tommi Parzinger bench206Tommi Parzinger bench
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Tommi Parzinger bench Parzinger Originals USA, c. 1965 lacquered wood, upholstery 54.5 w x 12.5 d x 17 h inches Condition of the it
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
Tommi Parzinger mirror207Tommi Parzinger mirror
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Tommi Parzinger mirror USA, c. 1965 mirrored glass 37 w x 2 d x 37 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description.
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
Harvey Probber lounge chairs, pairs208Harvey Probber lounge chairs, pairs
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Harvey Probber lounge chairs, pairs Directional USA, c. 1960 brass, upholstery 26.5 w x 29 d x 30 h inches Condition of the item is
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (2,700.00 + 540.00BP) = 3,240.00
Johann Tapp occasional table209Johann Tapp occasional table
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Johann Tapp occasional table Tapp, Inc. USA, c. 1940 walnut burl 28 dia x 22 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00