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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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R. Buckminster Fuller Jitterbug Atom522 - R. Buckminster Fuller Jitterbug Atom
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R. Buckminster Fuller Jitterbug Atom USA, 1976 aluminum 7.25 w x 8 d x 6 h inches Kinetic sculpture that compresses and expands. Signed to
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Gianfranco Fini Programma wall lamp523 - Gianfranco Fini Programma wall lamp
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Gianfranco Fini Programma wall lamp New Lamp Co. Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, acrylic 41 w x 6 d x 41 h inches Literature: <i>Li
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Fabrazio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini Sc524 - Fabrazio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini Sc
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Fabrazio Cocchia and Gianfranco Fini Screen lamp New Lamp Co. Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel 35.5 w x 4.5 d x 35.5 h inches Conditi
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Francisco Sobrino Espace Indelini525 - Francisco Sobrino Espace Indelini
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Francisco Sobrino Espace Indelini Editions Denise Rene France, c. 1968 plexiglass 9.5 w x 11.75 d x 39.5 h inches Sold with letter of a
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,700.00
 
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Francois Monnet magazine stand526 - Francois Monnet magazine stand
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Francois Monnet magazine stand Kappa France, c. 1970 matte chrome-plated steel 12.75 w x 11 d x 15 h inches Condition of the item i
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Roger Tallon Helicoid staircase527 - Roger Tallon Helicoid staircase
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Roger Tallon Helicoid staircase Galerie Lacloche France, 1964 aluminum, rubber 42 w x 47 d x 157 h inches The Helicoid staircase was de
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,000.00
 
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Vasa #710528 - Vasa #710
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Vasa #710 USA, 1974 laminated and polished acrylic 8 dia x 10 h inches Incised signature, date and title to side: [#710 Vasa 1974]. <br
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to 200557-19628 for 780.00
 
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Vasa #819529 - Vasa #819
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Vasa #819 USA, 1976 laminated and polished acrylic 4.5 dia x 27 h inches Incised signature, title and date to side: [#819 Vasa 1976].
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Vasa untitled530 - Vasa untitled
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Vasa untitled USA, c. 1975 laminated and polished acrylic, lacquered wood 15 w x 15 d x 102 h inches Condition of the item is not incl
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Angelo Lelli Cobra table lamp531 - Angelo Lelli Cobra table lamp
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Angelo Lelli Cobra table lamp Arredoluce Italy, 1964 brass, glass, enameled metal 4.5 dia x 24.75 h inches Literature: <i>La Luce I
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
 
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Arredoluce table lamp532 - Arredoluce table lamp
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Arredoluce table lamp Italy, c. 1968 enameled steel, stainless steel 15 dia x 22.25 h inches Small side light extends from stem for additi
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Ico Parisi desk533 - Ico Parisi desk
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Ico Parisi desk Mobil Italiani Moderni (MIM) Italy, c. 1958 enameled metal, aluminum, mahogany 48 w x 23.5 d x 29 h inches Conditio
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Ettore Sottsass Summa calculator534 - Ettore Sottsass Summa calculator
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Ettore Sottsass Summa calculator Olivetti Italy, c. 1965 plastic 8 w x 14 d x 4 h inches Signed with molded manufacturer's marks. Li
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass Praxis typewriter535 - Ettore Sottsass Praxis typewriter
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Ettore Sottsass Praxis typewriter Olivetti Italy, 1964 plastic, steel 17.5 w x 13.5 d x 6 h inches Signed with metal manufacturer's lab
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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Illum Wikkelso lounge chair536 - Illum Wikkelso lounge chair
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Illum Wikkelso lounge chair Aarhus Poslermobelfabreik Denmark, 1965 chrome-plated steel, leather, walnut 35 w x 33 d x 33 h inches Lite
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Michele De Lucchi First chair537 - Michele De Lucchi First chair
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Michele De Lucchi First chair Memphis Italy, 1982 plastic, painted steel, painted wood, rubber 26 w x 19 d x 35 h inches Literature: <b
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Michele De Lucchi Kristall side table538 - Michele De Lucchi Kristall side table
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Michele De Lucchi Kristall side table Memphis Italy, 1983 enameled metal, laminate 22 w x 16 d x 24 h inches Signed with manufacturer's
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass Yantra vase539 - Ettore Sottsass Yantra vase
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Ettore Sottsass Yantra vase Italy, 1969 glazed ceramic 14 w x 6.75 d x 14 h inches Hand-written signature to underside: [Sottsass Y/31].<b
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Ettore Sottsass jardiniere540 - Ettore Sottsass jardiniere
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Ettore Sottsass jardiniere Poltronova Italy, 1958 aniline-dyed oak 14 w x 14 d x 14 h inches Featuring original red aniline dye. Lit
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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Norman Foster Nomos dinette table541 - Norman Foster Nomos dinette table
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Norman Foster Nomos dinette table Tecno United Kingdom/Italy, 1989 powder-coated steel, glass, rubber 47 dia x 29 h inches Signed with
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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