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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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Nanda Vigo floor lamp261Nanda Vigo floor lamp
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Nanda Vigo floor lamp Lumi Italy, c. 1982 chrome-plated metal, aluminum, textured glass 19 w x 13 d x 74 h inches Condition of the
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise263Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise
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Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1958 upholstery, cast aluminum 27 w x 60 d x 34 h inches Literature: <
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise264Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise
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Vladimir Kagan One-Arm Contour chaise Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1958 upholstery, cast aluminum 27 w x 60 d x 34 h inches Literature: <
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
Vladimir Kagan desk265Vladimir Kagan desk
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Vladimir Kagan desk Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1978 figured maple, leather, brass 60 w x 32 d x 29.5 h inches Signed with met
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Vladimir Kagan Omnibus sectional sofa266Vladimir Kagan Omnibus sectional sofa
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Vladimir Kagan Omnibus sectional sofa Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1970 upholstery, acrylic 109 w x 34.5 d x 26.5 h inches Sign
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
Vladimir Kagan armchairs model #176/E, 267Vladimir Kagan armchairs model #176/E,
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Vladimir Kagan armchairs model #176/E, pair Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1959 walnut, upholstery 25 w x 28 d x 39 h inches Literature: <i
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,000.00
Vladimir Kagan lounge chair268Vladimir Kagan lounge chair
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Vladimir Kagan lounge chair Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1957 walnut, upholstery 29.5 w x 29 d x 31 h inches Literature: <i>The Complete
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Vladimir Kagan Shield Back dining chair269Vladimir Kagan Shield Back dining chair
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Vladimir Kagan Shield Back dining chairs, set of eight Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1965 walnut, upholstery 24.25 w x 23 d x 36 h inches Set
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
Vladimir Kagan Tri-symmetric dining tab270Vladimir Kagan Tri-symmetric dining tab
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Vladimir Kagan Tri-symmetric dining table, model #414 Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, 1953 walnut, glass 42 dia x 28.5 h inches Literature: <i>
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Vladimir Kagan lounge chairs, pair271Vladimir Kagan lounge chairs, pair
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Vladimir Kagan lounge chairs, pair Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1953 walnut, upholstery 23.75 w x 33 d x 36 h inches Condition of the ite
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 21,500.00