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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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George Nelson & Associates Home Office 282 - George Nelson & Associates Home Office
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George Nelson & Associates Home Office Desk, model #4658 Herman Miller USA, c. 1948 ash, steel, perforated steel, leather 54 w x 28 d x 40
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames LCW283 - Charles and Ray Eames LCW
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Charles and Ray Eames LCW Herman Miller USA, c. 1950 red aniline-dyed plywood 22 w x 25 d x 26.5 h inches Signed with foil manufacturer
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames CTM284 - Charles and Ray Eames CTM
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Charles and Ray Eames CTM Herman Miller USA, c. 1946 aniline-dyed birch plywood, chrome-plated steel 34.25 dia x 16.5 h inches Cond
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames ESU 421-N285 - Charles and Ray Eames ESU 421-N
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Charles and Ray Eames ESU 421-N Herman Miller USA, 1952 chrome-plated steel, plywood, masonite, wood 47 w x 17 d x 52 h inches Cond
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
 
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Iver Bertelsen chair286 - Iver Bertelsen chair
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Iver Bertelsen chair Steelcraft Inc. USA, c. 1945 elm plywood, brass-plated steel, brass 20 w x 20 d x 32.5 h inches Signed with decal
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Harvey Probber Sling chair287 - Harvey Probber Sling chair
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Harvey Probber Sling chair Harvey Probber, Inc. USA, c. 1948 birch, upholstery 28 w x 41 d x 28.5 h inches Condition of the item is
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Harvey Probber cabinet288 - Harvey Probber cabinet
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Harvey Probber cabinet USA, c. 1950 bleached mahogany, bleached walnut, lacquered wood, brass, glass 38.25 w x 20.25 d x 54 h inches Three
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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Alexander Girard coffee table model #66289 - Alexander Girard coffee table model #66
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Alexander Girard coffee table model #66350 Herman Miller USA, c. 1968 cast aluminum, marble 38 dia x 16 h inches Metal property label t
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Alexander Girard side table, model #663290 - Alexander Girard side table, model #663
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Alexander Girard side table, model #66352 Herman Miller USA, c. 1968 marble, aluminum 20 w x 20 d x 16.5 h inches Condition of the
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca291 - 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, porcelain 33.75 w x 20 d x 30.5 h
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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