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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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Michael and Frances Higgins pendant han322 - Michael and Frances Higgins pendant han
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Michael and Frances Higgins pendant hanging lamp Higgins Studio USA, c. 1950 fused glass, chrome-plated steel 12.25 w x 12 d x 22 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Robin Day dining chairs, set of six323 - Robin Day dining chairs, set of six
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Robin Day dining chairs, set of six Hille United Kingdom, c. 1950 bleached mahogany 19 w x 21 d x 37.5 h inches Condition of the it
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Harry Weese Baldry tubular lamp model #324 - Harry Weese Baldry tubular lamp model #
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Harry Weese Baldry tubular lamp model # 40 USA, 1949 brass 18 w x 4 d x 12.5 h inches Literature: <i>Baldwin Kingrey: Midcentury Moder
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates nightstands,325 - George Nelson & Associates nightstands,
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George Nelson & Associates nightstands, pair model # 4708 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum 24.25 w x 12 d x 41 h inches Si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates coffee table326 - George Nelson & Associates coffee table
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George Nelson & Associates coffee table Herman Miller USA, c. 1950 walnut, chrome-plated steel 48 w x 18 d x 14 h inches Condition
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca327 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model #5201 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, enameled steel 33.75 w x 19.5 d x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates grandfather 328 - George Nelson & Associates grandfather
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George Nelson & Associates grandfather clock, model #2256-D Howard Miller USA, 1958 walnut, brass, enameled metal, velvet 14 w x 10.25 d x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Hein Stolle dining chairs, set of four329 - Hein Stolle dining chairs, set of four
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Hein Stolle dining chairs, set of four De Toekomst Netherlands, c. 1945 birch, beech 15 w x 16 d x 30.5 h inches Condition of the i
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Russel Wright floor vase330 - Russel Wright floor vase
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Russel Wright floor vase Bauer USA, c. 1946 glazed stoneware 6 w x 5 d x 20.5 h inches Impressed signature and manufacturer's name to u
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to mre338i8i157 for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Russel Wright candleholder bowl and vas331 - Russel Wright candleholder bowl and vas
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Russel Wright candleholder bowl and vase Bauer USA, c. 1946 glazed stoneware 17 w x 7 d x 5 h inches Impressed signature and manufactu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to whonu for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Russel Wright Manta Ray bowl332 - Russel Wright Manta Ray bowl
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Russel Wright Manta Ray bowl Bauer USA, c. 1945 glazed stoneware 14 w x 13.5 d x 5 h inches Impressed signature and manufacturer's nam
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to poster for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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Russel Wright Oceana bowl333 - Russel Wright Oceana bowl
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Russel Wright Oceana bowl Klise Wood Working USA, 1935 maple 11 w x 10 d x 3.75 h inches Branded signature to underside: [Russel Wright
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o334 - Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set of three Bauer USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 8 w x 8 d x 9 h inches Impressed signature and manuf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Russel Wright vases, set of three335 - Russel Wright vases, set of three
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Russel Wright vases, set of three Bauer USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 4.75 w x 3 d x 8.75 h inches Impressed signature and manufacturer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o336 - Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set of three Bauer USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 4.25 w x 4.25 d x 4 h inches Impressed signature and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Alvar Aalto armchairs model #51, pair337 - Alvar Aalto armchairs model #51, pair
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Alvar Aalto armchairs model #51, pair Artek Finland, c. 1932 birch, lacquered wood 21 w x 23.5 d x 30 h inches This design was original
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Alvar Aalto table, model #915338 - Alvar Aalto table, model #915
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Alvar Aalto table, model #915 Artek Finland, 1932 birch 23.5 w x 19.75 d x 23.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Alvar Aalto table, model #70339 - Alvar Aalto table, model #70
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Alvar Aalto table, model #70 Artek Finland, c. 1933 lacquered wood, birch 27.5 dia x 22.25 h inches Literature: <i>Alvar & Aino Aal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase340 - Alvar Aalto Savoy vase
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase Karhula Glassworks Finland, 1937-1954 glass 7.75 w x 7.25 d x 6.25 h inches Etched signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase341 - Alvar Aalto Savoy vase
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase Karhula Glassworks Finland, 1937-1954 glass 7.75 w x 7.25 d x 6.25 h inches Etched signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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