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Modern + Contemporary Design and Books of Art + Design

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location1440 West Hubbard, Chicago, Illinois, 60622, United States In Person PreviewPreview 1440 West Hubbard Chicago Illinois 60622

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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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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp251 - Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 brass, enameled metal 60 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this descrip
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani desk, model #T96252 - Osvaldo Borsani desk, model #T96
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Osvaldo Borsani desk, model #T96 Tecno Italy, 1965 rosewood, enameled steel 98 w x 65 d x 31.25 h inches Literature: <i>Osvaldo Bor
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Lino Tagliapietra vase253 - Lino Tagliapietra vase
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Lino Tagliapietra vase Effetre International Italy, 1982 internally decorated glass 8.75 dia x 10.75 h inches Incised to underside:
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Lino Tagliapietra bowl254 - Lino Tagliapietra bowl
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Lino Tagliapietra bowl Effetre International Italy, 1982 internally decorated glass 9.75 w x 5 d x 6 h inches Incised to underside:
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp255 - Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp
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Arredoluce Three Arm floor lamp Italy, c. 1960 chrome-plated and enameled steel, marble, leather 60 h inches Stamped to underside: [Made i
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Marco Zanuso Lady settee256 - Marco Zanuso Lady settee
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Marco Zanuso Lady settee Arflex Italy, 1951 upholstery, enameled steel 56 w x 33 d x 33.5 h inches Condition of the item is not inc
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Marco Zanuso Lady chairs, pair257 - Marco Zanuso Lady chairs, pair
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Marco Zanuso Lady chairs, pair Arflex Italy, 1951 upholstery, brass, steel 31 w x 32 d x 31.5 h inches Condition of the item is not
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Arredoluce Easel lamp258 - Arredoluce Easel lamp
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Arredoluce Easel lamp Italy, c. 1958 brass, enameled metal 82 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description. Con
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
 
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Dino Martens Fase Vellutate bowl259 - Dino Martens Fase Vellutate bowl
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Dino Martens Fase Vellutate bowl Aureliano Toso Italy, 1958 glass 13.25 dia x 4.25 h inches Signed twice to underside with manufacturer
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Carlo Nason table lamp, model #LT305260 - Carlo Nason table lamp, model #LT305
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Carlo Nason table lamp, model #LT305 Mazzega Italy, 1969 glass, brass 16 dia x 19.5 h inches Literature: <i>A.V. Mazzega Catalog 9,
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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