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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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Maria Pergay coffee table512 - Maria Pergay coffee table
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Maria Pergay coffee table France, c. 1970 matte chrome-plated steel, plastic 21 w x 21 d x 17 h inches Literature: <i>Maria Pergay: Be
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Michel Boyer X-base coffee table513 - Michel Boyer X-base coffee table
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Michel Boyer X-base coffee table France, 1968 stainless steel, glass 40 w x 40 d x 12.75 h inches Literature: <i>Michel Boyer</i>, Jou
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Tic Tac Toe table514 - Vladimir Kagan Tic Tac Toe table
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Vladimir Kagan Tic Tac Toe table Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1970 oak, acrylic 19.75 w x 19.75 d x 20.25 h inches Conditio
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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In the manner of Vladimir Kagan chairs,515 - In the manner of Vladimir Kagan chairs,
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In the manner of Vladimir Kagan chairs, pair USA, c. 1970 acrylic, vinyl, chrome-plated steel 22.75 w x 25 d x 38.5 h inches Condition
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Crescent executive desk,516 - Vladimir Kagan Crescent executive desk,
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Vladimir Kagan Crescent executive desk, model #7045P Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc. USA, c. 1979 zebrano wood, acrylic 83 w x 40 d x 29 h in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Gregorio Vardanaga 9 Cercles Concentriq517 - Gregorio Vardanaga 9 Cercles Concentriq
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Gregorio Vardanaga 9 Cercles Concentriques Editions Denise Rene France, 1969 enameled metal, plexiglas, lighting elements 13.25 w x 9.5 d
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Karl Springer console518 - Karl Springer console
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Karl Springer console USA, 1984 lacquered lizard skin, chrome-plated steel 72 w x 20 d x 35 h inches Stamped signature and date to applied
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Michel Boyer Haifa coffee table519 - Michel Boyer Haifa coffee table
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Michel Boyer Haifa coffee table Rausch France, c. 1970 stainless steel over foam and wood 41.5 w x 41.5 d x 17.75 h inches Signed with
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Bruno Contenotte Metaphisica Quantica f520 - Bruno Contenotte Metaphisica Quantica f
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Bruno Contenotte Metaphisica Quantica floor tiles, set of 32 Italy, 1970 acrylic, pigment 18 w x 18 d x .5 h inches Bruno Contenotte's art
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Kim Moltzer coffee table521 - Kim Moltzer coffee table
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Kim Moltzer coffee table France, c. 1970 stainless steel, aluminum, glass 45 w x 38.5 d x 12 h inches Literature: <i>Meubles et Decors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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