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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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Scuplture Survey1513 - Scuplture Survey
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5 pieces Sculptur-Konzept Galerie Ludwig Krefeld 1992 B & W/Color 33 pages Softcover Edition of 600 copies. Includes works
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Site-Specific Art Survey1514 - Site-Specific Art Survey
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13 pieces Rivane Neuenschwander Galeria Camargo Vilaca Sao Paulo 2000 B & W/Color 64 pages Softcover Fine Momentary
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Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
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Six Magazine Collection1515 - Six Magazine Collection
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9 pieces Six Collection Comme des Garcons Co., Ltd. Tokyo 1988-1991 B & W/Color Softcover Eight issue complete run 1 through
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Stedelijk Museum Catalogs1516 - Stedelijk Museum Catalogs
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14 pieces 5 Amerikanen in Europa Stedlijk Museum Amsterdam 1955 B & W Softcover wear on cover, yellowing Very Good
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
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Structurist Set1517 - Structurist Set
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15 pieces The Structurist Charles Biederman and Joost Baljieu Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Softcover Fifteen issues of the seminal const
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
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Surrealism Survey1518 - Surrealism Survey
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7 pieces Dada, Surrealism and Their Heritage William S. Rubin The Museum of Modern Art New York 1968 B & W/Color 252 pages<br
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Trash Art Survey1519 - Trash Art Survey
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5 pieces Joe Amrhein Roebling Hall Brooklyn 2003 B & W/Color 40 pages Softcover Fine Jimmie Durham Exit Art N
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Venice Biennale Collection1520 - Venice Biennale Collection
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17 pieces 49 Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte - Books 1 and 2 - La Biennale di Venezia la Biennale di Venezia/Electa Venezia 2001
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Estimate : 350.00 - 375.00
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Video & Installation Art Survey1521 - Video & Installation Art Survey
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17 pieces Julia Scher: Tell Me When You're Ready - Works from 1990-1995 PFM Publishers Boston 2002 Color Hardcover DJ Fine
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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West Coast American Collections1522 - West Coast American Collections
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13 pieces Landmarks: Sculpture Commisions for the Stuart Collection at the University of California San Diego Rizzoli International Publicat
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Estimate : 175.00 - 200.00
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