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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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Vladimir Kagan armchair272 - Vladimir Kagan armchair
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Vladimir Kagan armchair Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, c. 1955 walnut, wicker, upholstery 26.5 w x 25.5 d x 28 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Vladimir Kagan Flip-Top console273 - Vladimir Kagan Flip-Top console
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Vladimir Kagan Flip-Top console Kagan-Dreyfuss USA, 1959 walnut 80 w x 19.5 d x 30 h inches As dining table, depth measures 38.75 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa274 - Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa
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Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa Herman Miller USA, c. 1954 upholstery, chrome-plated steel 71 w x 29 d x 36 h inches Featuring origi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa275 - Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa
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Charles and Ray Eames Compact sofa Herman Miller USA, c. 1954 upholstery, chrome-plated steel 71 w x 29 d x 36 h inches Featuring origi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Alexander Girard ottoman, model #66332276 - Alexander Girard ottoman, model #66332
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Alexander Girard ottoman, model #66332 Herman Miller USA, 1967 upholstery, cast aluminum 35 dia x 12.5 h inches Featuring original Alex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA277 - George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA
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George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA chair Herman Miller USA, 1958 fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, rubber 28 w x 25 d x 30.5 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA278 - George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA
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George Nelson & Associates Swag-Leg MAA chair Herman Miller USA, c. 1958 fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, rubber 28 w x 25 d x 30.5 h inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Willy Guhl Strand chairs, pair279 - Willy Guhl Strand chairs, pair
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Willy Guhl Strand chairs, pair Eternit AG Switzerland, 1955 fibrated concrete 21.75 w x 32 d x 21 h inches Literature: <i>Willy Guh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 6,600.00
 
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Charles And Ray Eames FSW-6280 - Charles And Ray Eames FSW-6
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Charles And Ray Eames FSW-6 Herman Miller USA, c. 1950 ash plywood, canvas 60 w x 3 d x 68 h inches Condition of the item is not in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Coconut chai281 - George Nelson & Associates Coconut chai
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George Nelson & Associates Coconut chair Herman Miller USA, 1960 upholstery, enameled metal, chrome-plated steel 40 w x 60 d x 33 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to steeltrap(.. for (2,700.00 + 540.00BP) = 3,240.00
 
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