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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110Josef Hoffmann samovarWright
Josef Hoffmann samovar
Wiener Werkstatte
Austria, c. 1910
brass-plated metal, beech
9 w x 10 d x 8.25 h inches
Signed with impressed ma
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
111Porter Blanchard ladleWright
Porter Blanchard ladle
USA, c. 1930
hand-hammered sterling silver
17 w x 6 d x 3 h inches
Impressed signature to underside: [Sterling Port
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
112William Waldo Dodge plates, pairWright
William Waldo Dodge plates, pair
USA, c. 1935
sterling silver
11 dia x 2 h inches
Impressed signature and touchmarks to underside: [Dodge
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
113Marie Zimmerman vaseWright
Marie Zimmerman vase
USA, c. 1920
hand-hammered and enameled copper
19 w x 9 d x 7 h inches
Impressed signature and artist's mark to under
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
114Marie Zimmerman vaseWright
Marie Zimmerman vase
USA, c. 1920
hand-hammered copper
6 dia x 6 h inches
Impressed signature and artist's mark to underside: [Marie Zimme
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
115Cowan vaseWright
Cowan vase
USA, c. 1930
glazed ceramic
5.75 dia x 6.75 h inches
Stamped to underside: .
Condition of the item is not include
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
116Eugene Schoen lounge chairWright
Eugene Schoen lounge chair
USA, c. 1928
upholstery, mahogany
31 w x 31 d x 32.5 h inches
Literature:
<i>Selling Good Design: Promoting
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
117Art Deco chandelierWright
Art Deco chandelier
USA, c. 1940
nickel-plated brass, etched glass, white glass
21.75 w x 24 d x 51.5 h inches
This chandelier was origina
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,800.00
118Paul Frankl cabinetWright
Paul Frankl cabinet
Skyscraper Furniture Corporation
USA, c. 1928
lacquered wood, silver-leaf
17.5 w x 14 d x 29 h inches
Hinged top an
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
119Bertold Loffler Kunstlerhaus Weihnacht Wright
Bertold Loffler Kunstlerhaus Weihnacht Schau
Austria, 1929
pencil and watercolor on paper
33.5 h x 27 w inches
This is the original artwor
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00