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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 Thin Edge ni302 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ni
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge nightstands model # 5207, pair Herman Miller USA, c. 1956 oak, enameled metal, aluminum 17.5 w x 19 d
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dr303 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dr
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dresser model #5240 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 oak, enameled metal, aluminum 39.75 w x 19.75 d x 40.7
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dr304 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dr
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dresser, model #5240 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 oak, enameled steel, aluminum 39.75 w x 19.75 d x 40.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames pre-production Al305 - Charles and Ray Eames pre-production Al
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Charles and Ray Eames pre-production Aluminum Group chair Herman Miller USA, 1958 aluminum, saran, enameled steel 19 w x 21 d x 33 h inche
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge he306 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge he
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge headboard Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, upholstery 58 w x 12 d x 39.5 h inches Ea
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Greta Magnusson Grossman coffee table307 - Greta Magnusson Grossman coffee table
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Greta Magnusson Grossman coffee table Glenn of California USA, c. 1950 walnut, terrazzo 75 w x 22.25 d x 15 h inches Condition of t
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to retroinferno for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ni308 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ni
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge nightstands, pair Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, resin 17.75 w x 19.75 d x 23.5 h inc
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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Alexander Calder weaving309 - Alexander Calder weaving
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Alexander Calder weaving Bon Art France/Guatemala, 1974 hand-woven maguey fiber 83.5 w x 55.5 h inches Signed with woven initials and d
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Alexander Calder weaving310 - Alexander Calder weaving
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Alexander Calder weaving Bon Art France/Guatemala, 1975 hand-woven maguey fiber 85 w x 57.5 h inches Signed with woven initials and dat
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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Alexander Calder Hammock311 - Alexander Calder Hammock
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Alexander Calder Hammock CAC Publication USA/Nicaragua, 1975 Manila cotton, walnut 60 w x 44 d x 10 h inches Signed with woven signatur
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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