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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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Alvar Aalto dining table, model #91342 - Alvar Aalto dining table, model #91
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Alvar Aalto dining table, model #91 Artek Finland, c. 1948 birch 50 dia x 28 h inches Literature: <i>Finsven Inc. Aalto Design prod
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
 
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Alvar Aalto lounge chair, model #34343 - Alvar Aalto lounge chair, model #34
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Alvar Aalto lounge chair, model #34 Artek Finland, c. 1934 upholstery, birch 24 w x 28 d x 29.5 h inches Signed with celluloid distribu
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
 
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Alvar Aalto L-leg cabinet344 - Alvar Aalto L-leg cabinet
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Alvar Aalto L-leg cabinet Artek Finland, c. 1940 birch 37.75 w x 15.75 d x 38.5 h inches Two doors conceal two adjustable shelves. L
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Alvar Aalto dining table345 - Alvar Aalto dining table
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Alvar Aalto dining table Artek Finland, c. 1934 walnut, birch, brass 60 w x 30 d x 29.5 h inches Condition of the item is not inclu
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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Alvar Aalto dining chairs, model #66, s346 - Alvar Aalto dining chairs, model #66, s
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Alvar Aalto dining chairs, model #66, set of six Artek Finland, c. 1932 birch 15 w x 18.5 d x 31 h inches Signed with celluloid distrib
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,700.00
 
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Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase347 - Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase
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Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase Gustavsberg Sweden, c. 1930 glazed and gilt stoneware 9 dia x 10 h inches Impressed signature to underside:
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase348 - Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase
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Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase Gustavsberg Sweden, c. 1930 glazed and gilt stoneware 7.5 w x 4.25 d x 9.25 h inches Glazed signature to u
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Alvar Aalto sofa, model #544349 - Alvar Aalto sofa, model #544
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Alvar Aalto sofa, model #544 Artek Finland, 1932/c.1950 lacquered wood, upholstery 50 w x 32 d x 28.5 h inches Condition of the ite
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Vicke Lindstrand vase350 - Vicke Lindstrand vase
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Vicke Lindstrand vase Kosta Sweden, c. 1950 etched glass 5 dia x 11.5 h inches Etched signature to underside: [Kosta LG 102]. Co
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Vicke Lindstrand vase351 - Vicke Lindstrand vase
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Vicke Lindstrand vase Orrefors Sweden, c. 1940 etched glass 5.75 w x 5.75 d x 8.5 h inches Etched signature to underside: [Orrefors Lin
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala vase, model #3517352 - Tapio Wirkkala vase, model #3517
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Tapio Wirkkala vase, model #3517 Iittala Finland, c. 1950 still-mold blown crystal 7 w x 6 d x 7 h inches Incised signature to undersid
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Tapio Wirkkala Iceblock bowl353 - Tapio Wirkkala Iceblock bowl
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Tapio Wirkkala Iceblock bowl Iittala Finland, c. 1951 glass 9 w x 6 d x 3 h inches Incised signature to underside: [Tapio Wirkkala -364
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Timo Sarpaneva Lancet III art object354 - Timo Sarpaneva Lancet III art object
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Timo Sarpaneva Lancet III art object Iittala Finland, 1955 stick-blown glass 8.25 w x 3 d x 10 h inches Incised signature and date to u
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Vicke Lindstrand Abstracta vase355 - Vicke Lindstrand Abstracta vase
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Vicke Lindstrand Abstracta vase Kosta Sweden, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 3.5 dia x 12 h inches Etched signature to underside:
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Vicke Lindstrand Trees in Fog vase356 - Vicke Lindstrand Trees in Fog vase
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Vicke Lindstrand Trees in Fog vase Kosta Sweden, 1955-1956 glass 4.75 dia x 9.75 h inches Etched signature to underside: [Kosta LH 1493
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Paavo Tynell chandelier357 - Paavo Tynell chandelier
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Paavo Tynell chandelier Taito Oy Finland, c. 1950 brass, glass 20 w x 18 d x 25 h inches Signed with impressed markings to interior:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Paavo Tynell chandelier358 - Paavo Tynell chandelier
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Paavo Tynell chandelier Taito Oy Finland, c. 1960 brass 18 w x 18 d x 32 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark: .<b
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
 
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Paavo Tynell chandelier359 - Paavo Tynell chandelier
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Paavo Tynell chandelier Taito Oy Finland, c. 1956 brass, wire 30 w x 27 d x 37 h inches Condition of the item is not included in th
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Helge Vestergaard Jensen coffee table360 - Helge Vestergaard Jensen coffee table
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Helge Vestergaard Jensen coffee table Peder Pedersen Denmark, c. 1960 rosewood 59 w x 19.5 d x 19.75 h inches Signed with decal label t
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to sanserifs for 960.00
 
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Danish floor lamp361 - Danish floor lamp
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Danish floor lamp c. 1960 aluminum, brass, slate, plastic 15 w x 15 d x 56 h inches Signed with decal label to interior shade: [Lys Lyseng
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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