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Modern + Contemporary Design and Books of Art + Design

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

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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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Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 chairs, pair382 - Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 chairs, pair
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 chairs, pair E. Kold Christensen Denmark, c. 1957 matte chrome-plated steel, cane 25 w x 25 d x 28 h inches Signed
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 101 candelabrum383 - Poul Kjaerholm PK 101 candelabrum
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 101 candelabrum E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1956 matte chrome-plated steel 14 dia x 45 h inches Impressed to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed384 - Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed E. Kold Christensen Denmark, c. 1957 leather, matte chrome-plated steel, lacquered wood, rubber 32 w x 76 d x
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm E. Kold Christensen logo385 - Poul Kjaerholm E. Kold Christensen logo
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Poul Kjaerholm E. Kold Christensen logo Denmark, c. 1956 enameled steel 31.5 w x .5 d x 31.5 h inches Kjaerholm designed the E. Kold Chris
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Sc386 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Sc
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Scimitar lounge chair Ivan Schlecter Denmark, 1962 stainless steel, leather 32.5 w x 27 d x 25 h inch
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Sc387 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Sc
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Scimitar lounge chair Ivan Schlecter Denmark, 1962 stainless steel, leather 32.5 w x 27 d x 25 h inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Illum Wikkelso lounge chair388 - Illum Wikkelso lounge chair
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Illum Wikkelso lounge chair Denmark, c. 1960 wool, chrome-plated steel 45 w x 43 d x 24 h inches Signed with label to underside: [Design I
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm lo389 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm lo
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm lounge chair and ottoman Bo-Ex Germany, c. 1968 leather, cast aluminum 28 w x 34 d x 36 h inches <
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm co390 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm co
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm coffee table Bo-EX APS Denmark, 1964 granite, matte chrome-plated steel 39.5 w x 39.5 d x 17 h inches
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm settee Alfred Kill Denmark, c. 1968 leather, chrome-plated steel 52.5 w x 31 d x 31 h inches C
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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