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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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Ettore Sottsass, Vladi Oregno and Carlo442 - Ettore Sottsass, Vladi Oregno and Carlo
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Ettore Sottsass, Vladi Oregno and Carlo Mollino Disegni di Georg Grosz Italy, 1945 printed paper, glassine 9.25 w x 10 h inches This 1945
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass Torino e la sua Provinc443 - Ettore Sottsass Torino e la sua Provinc
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Ettore Sottsass Torino e la sua Provincia Italy, c. 1949 printed paper, plastic 7.75 w x 7.5 h inches This rare collection of photography
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Eugene McCarthy For President campaign 444 - Eugene McCarthy For President campaign
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Eugene McCarthy For President campaign poster USA, 1968 poster 23 h x 17 w inches Printed lower right corner: [McCarthy for President -815
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Eugene McCarthy For President campaign 445 - Eugene McCarthy For President campaign
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Eugene McCarthy For President campaign poster USA, 1968 printed paper 28.25 h x 21.25 w inches Printed to lower margin: [McCarthy for Pres
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Ben Shahn McCarthy Peace Poster446 - Ben Shahn McCarthy Peace Poster
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Ben Shahn McCarthy Peace Poster USA, 1967 lithograph on paper 25 w x 38.25 h inches Framed. Condition of the item is not included i
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Robert Engman untitled447 - Robert Engman untitled
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Robert Engman untitled USA, c. 1970 cast and lacquered resin, stainless steel 22 w x 25 d x 15.75 h inches Condition of the item is no
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Paul Evans Argente cabinet, model #PE-3448 - Paul Evans Argente cabinet, model #PE-3
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Paul Evans Argente cabinet, model #PE-38A Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1969 welded aluminum, granite, enameled steel 48 w x 1
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (29,000.00) = 29,000.00
 
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Paul Evans dining table and ten chairs449 - Paul Evans dining table and ten chairs
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Paul Evans dining table and ten chairs Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, 1974 chrome-plated steel, upholstery 84 w x 40 d x 29.5 h in
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Paul Evans Stalagmite dining table450 - Paul Evans Stalagmite dining table
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Paul Evans Stalagmite dining table Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, 1972 bronzed resin over steel, glass 96 w x 48 d x 29 h inches<b
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to bessnyc for (8,000.00 + 1,600.00BP) = 9,600.00
 
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Paul Evans coffee table, model #PE-45451 - Paul Evans coffee table, model #PE-45
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Paul Evans coffee table, model #PE-45 Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 brushed plated steel over wood, slate 36 w x 32 d x 1
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee452 - Paul Evans Cityscape settee
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 brass, burled walnut, upholstery 60 w x 33 d x 27 h inches <
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee453 - Paul Evans Cityscape settee
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Paul Evans Cityscape settee Paul Evans Studio for Directional USA, c. 1970 brass, burled walnut, upholstery 60 w x 33 d x 27 h inches <
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Paul Evans canopy light454 - Paul Evans canopy light
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Paul Evans canopy light Paul Evans Studios USA, 1957 welded steel, linen 22.25 dia x 30 h inches Painted date and signature to top:
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Paul Evans and Phil Powell cabinet455 - Paul Evans and Phil Powell cabinet
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Paul Evans and Phil Powell cabinet USA, c. 1955 American black walnut, iron, 22k gold leaf 57.75 w x 10.25 d x 23 h inches Condition o
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to bessnyc for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Paul Evans and Phil Powell lamp456 - Paul Evans and Phil Powell lamp
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Paul Evans and Phil Powell lamp USA, 1956 walnut, stainless steel, linen 20 dia x 30.5 h inches Handwritten signature to underside: .
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Phil Powell lamps, pair457 - Phil Powell lamps, pair
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Phil Powell lamps, pair USA, 1954 walnut, linen 8.5 dia x 23 h inches Handwritten signature to underside of each: . Condition
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Phil Powell Egg desk 458 - Phil Powell Egg desk
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Phil Powell Egg desk USA, 1965 slate, redwood, walnut, silver leaf 63.5 w x 44 d x 30.5 h inches Condition of the item is not include
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi mirrors, pair459 - Gabriella Crespi mirrors, pair
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Gabriella Crespi mirrors, pair Italy, c. 1970 silver-plate, mirrored glass 13.25 w x 3.25 d x 15.75 h inches Impressed signature to back o
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of460 - Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, set of four Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel 5.5 w x 3.25 d x 11.75 h inches Impressed signature to unders
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 2005512-10.. for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi Z bar cart461 - Gabriella Crespi Z bar cart
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Gabriella Crespi Z bar cart Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, brass 28 w x 23.75 d x 22.75 h inches Condition of the item is not include
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (8,500.00 + 1,700.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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