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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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Paul Evans Cityscape settee452Paul Evans Cityscape settee
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 brass, burled walnut, upholstery 60 w x 33 d x 27 h inches <
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
Paul Evans Cityscape settee453Paul Evans Cityscape settee
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 brass, burled walnut, upholstery 60 w x 33 d x 27 h inches <
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
Paul Evans canopy light454Paul Evans canopy light
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Paul Evans canopy light Paul Evans Studios USA, 1957 welded steel, linen 22.25 dia x 30 h inches Painted date and signature to top:
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Paul Evans and Phil Powell cabinet455Paul Evans and Phil Powell cabinet
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Paul Evans and Phil Powell cabinet USA, c. 1955 American black walnut, iron, 22k gold leaf 57.75 w x 10.25 d x 23 h inches Condition o
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to bessnyc for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
Paul Evans and Phil Powell lamp456Paul Evans and Phil Powell lamp
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Paul Evans and Phil Powell lamp USA, 1956 walnut, stainless steel, linen 20 dia x 30.5 h inches Handwritten signature to underside: .
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
Phil Powell lamps, pair457Phil Powell lamps, pair
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Phil Powell lamps, pair USA, 1954 walnut, linen 8.5 dia x 23 h inches Handwritten signature to underside of each: . Condition
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Phil Powell Egg desk 458Phil Powell Egg desk
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Phil Powell Egg desk USA, 1965 slate, redwood, walnut, silver leaf 63.5 w x 44 d x 30.5 h inches Condition of the item is not include
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Gabriella Crespi mirrors, pair459Gabriella Crespi mirrors, pair
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Gabriella Crespi mirrors, pair Italy, c. 1970 silver-plate, mirrored glass 13.25 w x 3.25 d x 15.75 h inches Impressed signature to back o
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of460Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of four Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel 5.5 w x 3.25 d x 11.75 h inches Impressed signature to unders
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 2005512-10.. for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
Gabriella Crespi Z bar cart461Gabriella Crespi Z bar cart
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Gabriella Crespi Z bar cart Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, brass 28 w x 23.75 d x 22.75 h inches Condition of the item is not include
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (8,500.00 + 1,700.00BP) = 10,200.00