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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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Poul Henningsen Cascade chandelier372 - Poul Henningsen Cascade chandelier
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Poul Henningsen Cascade chandelier Louis Poulsen Denmark, c. 1960 blackened brass and steel, glass 30 dia x 27.5 h inches Literature: <
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Vilhelm Wohlert Piano chair373 - Vilhelm Wohlert Piano chair
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Vilhelm Wohlert Piano chair P. Jeppesens Denmark, c. 1955 teak 18.5 w x 16 d x 29 h inches Literature: <i>Danish Chairs</i>, Oda, p
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Bodil Kjaer sideboard374 - Bodil Kjaer sideboard
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Bodil Kjaer sideboard Denmark, c. 1960 rosewood, chrome-plated steel 71 w x 17 d x 26 h inches Two doors conceal one adjustable shelf and
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Peter Hvidt tables, set of six model #5375 - Peter Hvidt tables, set of six model #5
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Peter Hvidt tables, set of six model #523 Imported by John Stuart Inc. Denmark, c. 1960 teak, brass 52 dia x 17.25 h inches Signed with
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,200.00
 
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Poul Havgaard necklace376 - Poul Havgaard necklace
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Poul Havgaard necklace Lapponia Denmark, c. 1971 plastic, sterling silver 2.75 w x 1.25 d x 16 h inches Signed with impressed manufactu
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube brooch377 - Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube brooch
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Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube brooch Georg Jensen Denmark, c. 1965 sterling silver 2.75 w x 2.25 d x 1 h inches Signed with artist's name,
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Edvard Kindt-Larsen sofa378 - Edvard Kindt-Larsen sofa
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Edvard Kindt-Larsen sofa Thorald Madsens Denmark, c. 1960 upholstery, walnut 82 w x 32 d x 32 h inches Signed with applied manufacturer
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to sanserifs for 3,360.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 41 folding stools, pa379 - Poul Kjaerholm PK 41 folding stools, pa
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 41 folding stools, pair E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1961 matte chrome-plated steel, leather 23.5 w x 18 d x 15 h inches
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Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 20 lounge chair380 - Poul Kjaerholm PK 20 lounge chair
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 20 lounge chair E. Kold Christensen Denmark, c. 1967 matte chrome-plated spring steel, caning 31.5 w x 28.5 d x 32.5 h i
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
 
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 27 easy chairs, pair381 - Poul Kjaerholm PK 27 easy chairs, pair
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 27 easy chairs, pair PP Mobler Denmark, c. 1982 laminated maple, leather, rubber 28.5 w x 27 d x 28.5 h inches Litera
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to sanserifs for 8,400.00
 
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