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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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Gilbert Rohde torchiere, model #3489120 - Gilbert Rohde torchiere, model #3489
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Gilbert Rohde torchiere, model #3489 Mutual Sunset Lighting Corporation USA, c. 1940 aluminum, chrome-plated copper, chrome-plated brass, ena
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Gilbert Rohde table clock, model #6366121 - Gilbert Rohde table clock, model #6366
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Gilbert Rohde table clock, model #6366 Herman Miller USA, c. 1932 chrome-plated steel, enameled metal, macassar ebony 16.75 w x 3 d x 6.25
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Gilbert Rohde server, model #4090122 - Gilbert Rohde server, model #4090
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Gilbert Rohde server, model #4090 Herman Miller USA, c. 1933 primavera, Lucite, steel 44.25 w x 19.5 d x 30.75 h inches Condition o
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
 
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Walter Von Nessen table lamp123 - Walter Von Nessen table lamp
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Walter Von Nessen table lamp Nessen Studio Inc. USA, 1931 aluminum, lacquered wood, frosted glass, Bakelite 13 w x 9 d x 18.75 h inches<br
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
 
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Walter Von Nessen occasional table124 - Walter Von Nessen occasional table
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Walter Von Nessen occasional table Nessen Studio Inc. USA, 1931 aluminum, plastic 18.25 w x 12 d x 18 h inches Literature: <i>Annua
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
 
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Warren McArthur armchairs, pair125 - Warren McArthur armchairs, pair
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Warren McArthur armchairs, pair Warren McArthur Corporation USA, c. 1930 spun aluminum, leatherette 25.5 w x 23 d x 31 h inches Signed
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Warren McArthur armchair126 - Warren McArthur armchair
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Warren McArthur armchair Warren McArthur Corporation USA, c. 1930 spun aluminum, leather 23 w x 23 d x 32.5 h inches Condition of t
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Warren McArthur armchairs, pair127 - Warren McArthur armchairs, pair
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Warren McArthur armchairs, pair Warren McArthur Corporation USA, c. 1930 spun aluminum, leatherette 25.5 w x 23 d x 31 h inches Signed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Warren McArthur armchair128 - Warren McArthur armchair
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Warren McArthur armchair Warren McArthur Corporation USA, c. 1930 spun aluminum, leatherette 25.5 w x 23 d x 31 h inches Signed with ma
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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K.E.M. Weber daybed in original packagin129 - K.E.M. Weber daybed in original packagin
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K.E.M. Weber daybed in original packaging Lloyd Loom USA, c. 1935 vinyl, chrome-plated steel 24.5 w x 76 d x 23 h inches Condition
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,300.00
 
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K.E.M. Weber sofa, model SD-17-C130 - K.E.M. Weber sofa, model SD-17-C
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K.E.M. Weber sofa, model SD-17-C Lloyd Manufacturing Company USA, c. 1935 chrome-plated steel, vinyl, lacquered wood 65 w x 31 d x 33 h in
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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James Waring Carpenter magazine rack131 - James Waring Carpenter magazine rack
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James Waring Carpenter magazine rack McKay Company USA, c. 1935 chrome-plated and enameled steel, enameled steel coil 22 w x 9 d x 12.5 h
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
 
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William Lescaze chair132 - William Lescaze chair
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William Lescaze chair USA, c. 1930 brass-plated steel, leather 17.5 w x 20 d x 30.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,800.00
 
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William Lescaze chair133 - William Lescaze chair
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William Lescaze chair USA, c. 1930 brass-plated steel, leather 17.5 w x 20 d x 30.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Donald Deskey coffee table134 - Donald Deskey coffee table
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Donald Deskey coffee table USA, c. 1930 chrome-plated steel, glass 27.75 dia x 18 h inches We appreciate David Hanks' assistance in descri
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group server135 - Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group server
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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group server Herman Miller USA, c. 1940 paldao, leatherette 33 w x 15 d x 29.5 h inches Condition of the item
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group buffet136 - Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group buffet
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Gilbert Rohde Paldao Group buffet Herman Miller USA, c. 1940 paldao, leatherette 72 w x 20.5 d x 34 h inches Four doors conceal eight d
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Batistin Spade lounge chairs, pair137 - Batistin Spade lounge chairs, pair
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Batistin Spade lounge chairs, pair France, c. 1935 chrome-plated steel, leather, mahogany 23.5 w x 30.5 d x 29.5 h inches Condition of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Walter Dorwin Teague Lens bowl138 - Walter Dorwin Teague Lens bowl
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Walter Dorwin Teague Lens bowl Steubens USA, 1932 glass 13.75 dia x 4 h inches Small chip to edge. Literature: <i>Glass + Glamou
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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George Carwardine Anglepoise lamp139 - George Carwardine Anglepoise lamp
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George Carwardine Anglepoise lamp Herbert Terry & Sons United Kingdom, 1932/1960s chrome-plated steel, aluminum 6 w x 18 d x 24 h inches<b
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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