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Modern + Contemporary Design and Books of Art + Design

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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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Maurice Andre Solaire tapestry190 - Maurice Andre Solaire tapestry
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Maurice Andre Solaire tapestry France, c. 1960 cotton 58.75 h x 39.25 w inches Stitched signature to front with label to verso: [Solaire D
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
 
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Edward Wormley side table191 - Edward Wormley side table
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Edward Wormley side table Dunbar USA, c. 1957 walnut, Natzler ceramic tiles 30 w x 22 d x 28 h inches Signed with gold rectangular manu
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Edward Wormley side table192 - Edward Wormley side table
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Edward Wormley side table Dunbar USA, c. 1967 walnut, Natzler ceramic tiles 28 w x 24 d x 15 h inches Signed with gold manufacturer's l
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Tommi Parzinger floor lamp193 - Tommi Parzinger floor lamp
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Tommi Parzinger floor lamp Parzinger Originals USA, c. 1965 enameled iron, plastic 23 w x 23 d x 89 h inches Condition of the item
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Harvey Probber occasional tables, set o194 - Harvey Probber occasional tables, set o
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Harvey Probber occasional tables, set of three Harvey Probber Inc. USA, c. 1960 terrazzo, lacquered mahogany, brass 22 w x 19.5 d x 17.5 h
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Harvey Probber occasional tables, pair195 - Harvey Probber occasional tables, pair
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Harvey Probber occasional tables, pair Harvey Probber Inc. USA, c. 1970 mahogany, fire-enameled copper 21 w x 20.75 d x 14.5 h inches <
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Edward Wormley sofa, model #5316196 - Edward Wormley sofa, model #5316
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Edward Wormley sofa, model #5316 Dunbar USA, c. 1955 upholstery, mahogany 91 w x 29 d x 30.75 h inches Literature: <i>Dunbar: Fine
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Samuel Marx dining chairs, set of eight197 - Samuel Marx dining chairs, set of eight
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Samuel Marx dining chairs, set of eight William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, 1955 upholstery, burled oak 21 w x 21 d x 34 h inches Featuring o
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for 23,000.00
 
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George Mann Niedecken side table from t198 - George Mann Niedecken side table from t
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George Mann Niedecken side table from the Edward R. Irving house, Decatur, IL USA, c. 1910 lacquered oak 25 w x 25 d x 30 h inches Con
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Samuel Marx armchair from the Harris re199 - Samuel Marx armchair from the Harris re
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Samuel Marx armchair from the Harris residence, 1540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, 1938 upholstery, lacquered wo
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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