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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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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca292 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model #5202 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, porcelain 33.75 w x 20 d x 30.5 h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6293 - Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6
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Charles and Ray Eames FSW-6 Herman Miller USA, c. 1948 ash plywood, canvas 60 w x 34.25 h inches This example is the shorter variation
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Florence Knoll credenza294 - Florence Knoll credenza
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Florence Knoll credenza Knoll USA, c. 1960 walnut, lacquered wood, stainless steel 66 w x 19 d x 25.25 h inches Condition of the it
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates chaise loung295 - George Nelson & Associates chaise loung
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George Nelson & Associates chaise lounge, model #5490 Herman Miller USA, c. 1956 upholstery, chrome-plated steel 67 w x 30 d x 28 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Harry Bertoia child's chairs, set of fo296 - Harry Bertoia child's chairs, set of fo
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Harry Bertoia child's chairs, set of four Knoll USA, c. 1952 enameled steel 16 w x 17.5 d x 23.25 h inches Condition of the item is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Isamu Noguchi child's table, model #87297 - Isamu Noguchi child's table, model #87
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Isamu Noguchi child's table, model #87 Knoll USA, c. 1953 birch, enameled steel, laminated lacquered wood 24 dia x 20 h inches Literat
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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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Alexander Girard lounge chairs model #6298 - Alexander Girard lounge chairs model #6
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Alexander Girard lounge chairs model #66301, pair Herman Miller for Braniff Airlines USA, c. 1968 upholstery, aluminum 41 w x 29 d x 25.75
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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George Nelson table lamps, pair299 - George Nelson table lamps, pair
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George Nelson table lamps, pair General Lighting Company USA, c. 1952 turned birch, hand-blown milk glass, linen 4.75 dia x 14.5 h inches<
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to caleycast for (3,250.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,900.00
 
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Florence Knoll triple cabinet300 - Florence Knoll triple cabinet
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Florence Knoll triple cabinet Knoll USA, 1950 walnut, chrome-plated steel 109.75 w x 19.25 d x 28.5 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Isamu Noguchi Rocking Stool, model #86T301 - Isamu Noguchi Rocking Stool, model #86T
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Isamu Noguchi Rocking Stool, model #86T Knoll USA, c. 1954 walnut, chrome-plated steel 14.25 dia x 17 h inches Condition of the ite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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