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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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Russel Wright Manta Ray bowl332Russel Wright Manta Ray bowl
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Russel Wright Manta Ray bowl Bauer USA, c. 1945 glazed stoneware 14 w x 13.5 d x 5 h inches Impressed signature and manufacturer's nam
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to poster for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
Russel Wright Oceana bowl333Russel Wright Oceana bowl
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Russel Wright Oceana bowl Klise Wood Working USA, 1935 maple 11 w x 10 d x 3.75 h inches Branded signature to underside: [Russel Wright
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o334Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set of three Bauer USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 8 w x 8 d x 9 h inches Impressed signature and manuf
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
Russel Wright vases, set of three335Russel Wright vases, set of three
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Russel Wright vases, set of three Bauer USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 4.75 w x 3 d x 8.75 h inches Impressed signature and manufacturer
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o336Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set of three Bauer USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 4.25 w x 4.25 d x 4 h inches Impressed signature and
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
Alvar Aalto armchairs model #51, pair337Alvar Aalto armchairs model #51, pair
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Alvar Aalto armchairs model #51, pair Artek Finland, c. 1932 birch, lacquered wood 21 w x 23.5 d x 30 h inches This design was original
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
Alvar Aalto table, model #915338Alvar Aalto table, model #915
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Alvar Aalto table, model #915 Artek Finland, 1932 birch 23.5 w x 19.75 d x 23.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in t
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
Alvar Aalto table, model #70339Alvar Aalto table, model #70
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Alvar Aalto table, model #70 Artek Finland, c. 1933 lacquered wood, birch 27.5 dia x 22.25 h inches Literature: <i>Alvar & Aino Aal
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
Alvar Aalto Savoy vase340Alvar Aalto Savoy vase
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase Karhula Glassworks Finland, 1937-1954 glass 7.75 w x 7.25 d x 6.25 h inches Etched signature to underside:
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
Alvar Aalto Savoy vase341Alvar Aalto Savoy vase
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase Karhula Glassworks Finland, 1937-1954 glass 7.75 w x 7.25 d x 6.25 h inches Etched signature to underside:
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00