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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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Samuel Marx mirror from the Harris resi200 - Samuel Marx mirror from the Harris resi
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Samuel Marx mirror from the Harris residence, 1540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, 1938 lacquered vellum over wood
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Edward Wormley sofa201 - Edward Wormley sofa
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Edward Wormley sofa Dunbar USA, c. 1950 upholstery, walnut 108.5 w x 32 d x 27.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Paul Frankl console202 - Paul Frankl console
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Paul Frankl console Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1945 lacquered cork, mahogany 72 w x 21 d x 28 h inches Condition of the item is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Paul Frankl Y-back dining chairs, set o203 - Paul Frankl Y-back dining chairs, set o
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Paul Frankl Y-back dining chairs, set of eight Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1950 mahogany, upholstery 25.5 w x 22 d x 32 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Paul Frankl dining table204 - Paul Frankl dining table
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Paul Frankl dining table Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1950 lacquered cork, mahogany 71.75 w x 42 d x 29.25 h inches Sold with two 12-i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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In The Manner Of Line Vautrin mirror205 - In The Manner Of Line Vautrin mirror
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In The Manner Of Line Vautrin mirror France, c. 1965 resin, mirrored glass 36.5 w x 4 d x 60 h inches This large-scale mirror reflects the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Tommi Parzinger bench206 - Tommi Parzinger bench
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Tommi Parzinger bench Parzinger Originals USA, c. 1965 lacquered wood, upholstery 54.5 w x 12.5 d x 17 h inches Condition of the it
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Tommi Parzinger mirror207 - Tommi Parzinger mirror
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Tommi Parzinger mirror USA, c. 1965 mirrored glass 37 w x 2 d x 37 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Harvey Probber lounge chairs, pairs208 - Harvey Probber lounge chairs, pairs
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Harvey Probber lounge chairs, pairs Directional USA, c. 1960 brass, upholstery 26.5 w x 29 d x 30 h inches Condition of the item is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (2,700.00 + 540.00BP) = 3,240.00
 
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Johann Tapp occasional table209 - Johann Tapp occasional table
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Johann Tapp occasional table Tapp, Inc. USA, c. 1940 walnut burl 28 dia x 22 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Edward Wormley armchair, model #2580210 - Edward Wormley armchair, model #2580
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Edward Wormley armchair, model #2580 Dunbar USA, 1937 bleached mahogany, upholstery 26.75 w x 31 d x 31 h inches Provenance: Privat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Johann Tapp coffee table211 - Johann Tapp coffee table
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Johann Tapp coffee table Tapp, Inc. USA, c. 1940 walnut burl with incised decoration 48 w x 24 d x 16.5 h inches Condition of the i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Edward Wormley Chinese Block cabinet212 - Edward Wormley Chinese Block cabinet
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Edward Wormley Chinese Block cabinet Dunbar USA, c. 1957 walnut, rosewood print blocks, macassar ebony, brass 49.25 w x 13.5 d x 32 h inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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After Ben Nicholson carpet213 - After Ben Nicholson carpet
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After Ben Nicholson carpet England/France, c. 1970 wool pile 70 h x 70 w inches Stitched signature to verso: [Ben Nicholson]. This design
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Paul Frankl table214 - Paul Frankl table
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Paul Frankl table Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1950 lacquered cork, lacquered wood 46 w x 46 d x 27.5 h inches Condition of the it
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Johann Tapp end tables, pair215 - Johann Tapp end tables, pair
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Johann Tapp end tables, pair Tapp Inc. USA, c. 1940 elm 29.25 w x 21 d x 24 h inches Signed with branded mark to underside: [Tapp Inc.]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Paul Laszlo lounge chairs, pair216 - Paul Laszlo lounge chairs, pair
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Paul Laszlo lounge chairs, pair Brown Saltman USA, c. 1950 bleached mahogany, upholstery 29.25 w x 30 d x 27.5 h inches Condition o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chest of drawers218 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chest of drawers
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chest of drawers Widdicomb USA, c. 1950 walnut 66 w x 21 d x 34 h inches Signed with fabric manufacturer's labe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings sideboard219 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings sideboard
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings sideboard Widdicomb USA, c. 1950 walnut, brass 79.25 w x 21.5 d x 32 h inches Three doors conceal four drawers a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining set220 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining set
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining set Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 bleached mahogany 68.25 w x 40 d x 28.75 h inches Set includes dining table, t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Okladias Diphros221 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Okladias Diphros
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Okladias Diphros stool Saridis of Athens Greece, c. 1961 walnut, brass, leather 32 w x 18 d x 17.5 h inches Sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros stools, 222 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros stools,
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros stools, pair Saridis of Athens Greece, 1982 walnut, leather 25.25 w x 25.25 d x 17.75 h inches Signed wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Ercole Barovier Medusa vase223 - Ercole Barovier Medusa vase
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Ercole Barovier Medusa vase Barovier, Toso & C. Italy, c. 1938 internally decorated glass 14 w x 12 d x 16.5 h inches Literature: <
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Dino Martens Zanfirico vase224 - Dino Martens Zanfirico vase
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Dino Martens Zanfirico vase Aureliano Toso Italy, c. 1955 glass 4.75 w x 3.25 d x 8.25 h inches Condition of the item is not includ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Paolo Buffa, attribution lounge chairs,225 - Paolo Buffa, attribution lounge chairs,
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Paolo Buffa, attribution lounge chairs, pair Italy, c. 1940 mahogany, leather, upholstery 25 w x 29 d x 34.5 h inches Condition of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Pietro Chiesa wall-mounted lamp226 - Pietro Chiesa wall-mounted lamp
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Pietro Chiesa wall-mounted lamp Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1936 brass, glass, enameled brass 8 w x 13 d x 82 h inches Literature: <i>Fo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Flavio Poli illuminated mirror227 - Flavio Poli illuminated mirror
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Flavio Poli illuminated mirror Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, c. 1940 crystal, mirrored glass, brass, internally decorated glass 18.25 w x 23.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to took316544 for (3,750.00 + 750.00BP) = 4,500.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani console228 - Osvaldo Borsani console
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Osvaldo Borsani console Italy, c. 1940 bleached walnut, marble 27.5 w x 11.75 d x 4.75 h inches Provenance: Fred Silberman, New York<b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Flavio Poli sconces229 - Flavio Poli sconces
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Flavio Poli sconces Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, c. 1942 internally decorated glass, bronze, enameled steel 8 w x 8.5 d x 8.75 h inches P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Fontana Arte console230 - Fontana Arte console
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Fontana Arte console Italy, c. 1950 crystal, beech, brass 75 w x 14 d x 9 h inches Provenance: Fred Silberman, New York Private col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Fontana Arte sconces, set of four231 - Fontana Arte sconces, set of four
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Fontana Arte sconces, set of four Italy, c. 1940 crystal, textured and enameled brass 12.25 w x 6.25 d x 12.5 h inches Provenance: Fre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2232 - Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2
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Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2 Venini Italy, c. 1965 wheel-carved glass 6.75 dia x 5 h inches Condition of the item is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2233 - Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2
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Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2 Venini Italy, c. 1960 wheel-carved glass 7 dia x 6 h inches Signed with paper manufacturer's lab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Paolo Buffa bench234 - Paolo Buffa bench
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Paolo Buffa bench Italy, c. 1940 acero, leather 37.5 w x 20 d x 32 h inches Provenance: Fred Silberman, New York Private collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Pri235 - Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Pri
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Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Principi Giordano Chisea Italy, 1964 Italian walnut, glass, brass 37.5 w x 19 d x 48 h inches C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Toni Zuccheri Biennale vase236 - Toni Zuccheri Biennale vase
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Toni Zuccheri Biennale vase Venini Italy, 1972 internally decorated glass 12 dia x 11.5 h inches Signed with incised manufacturer's mar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Tyra Lundgren leaf dish237 - Tyra Lundgren leaf dish
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Tyra Lundgren leaf dish Venini Italy, c. 1936 battuto glass with iridescent surface 13 w x 9.25 d x 6 h inches Signed with manufacturer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Tobia Scarpa Occhi lamp238 - Tobia Scarpa Occhi lamp
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Tobia Scarpa Occhi lamp Venini Italy, c. 1965 glass, enameled metal 4.5 w x 4.5 d x 19 h inches Condition of the item is not includ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Gio Ponti sideboard, model #2154239 - Gio Ponti sideboard, model #2154
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Gio Ponti sideboard, model #2154 Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1950 Italian walnut 64.5 w x 19 d x 36 h inches Two doors conceal two adju
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs, set of240 - Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs, set of
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Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs, set of four Cassina Italy, c. 1951 ash, rush 17 w x 17.25 d x 33 h inches Signed with manufacturer's l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti flip-top console, model #2134241 - Gio Ponti flip-top console, model #2134
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Gio Ponti flip-top console, model #2134 Singer & Sons USA, c. 1950 Italian walnut, brass 64.75 w x 19.5 d x 29.5 h inches Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Lino Sabattini vase242 - Lino Sabattini vase
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Lino Sabattini vase Sabattini Italy, c. 1970 silverplate 20.25 w x 6.75 d x 12 h inches Signed to side: [Lino Sabattini Sin Collezione
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to bonitabelv.. for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Fratelli Toso, attribution vase243 - Fratelli Toso, attribution vase
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Fratelli Toso, attribution vase Italy, 1960s glass 5.75 dia x 12.75 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Fulvio Bianconi bowl244 - Fulvio Bianconi bowl
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Fulvio Bianconi bowl Cenedese Italy, c. 1958 glass 10 dia x 4.25 h inches Literature: <i>Vetro Veneziano 1890-1990</i>, Barovier Me
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Gio Ponti vase245 - Gio Ponti vase
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Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, c. 1930 glazed porcelain 4.5 w x 7.75 h inches Signed with manufacturer's mark to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Taichiro Nakay armchairs, pair246 - Taichiro Nakay armchairs, pair
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Taichiro Nakay armchairs, pair La Permanente Mobili Cantu Italy, c. 1960 acero, upholstery 25 w x 28 d x 32.5 h inches This design was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Peter Pelzel vase247 - Peter Pelzel vase
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Peter Pelzel vase Vistosi Italy, c. 1962 glass with murrine decoration 7 dia x 9.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Antonio De Ros vase248 - Antonio De Ros vase
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Antonio De Ros vase Cenedese Italy, c. 1963 glass with internal murrine decoration 8 w x 6 d x 6.5 h inches Condition of the item i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Antonio De Ros Contrapunto vase249 - Antonio De Ros Contrapunto vase
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Antonio De Ros Contrapunto vase Cenedese Italy, c. 1960 glass 6.5 w x 3 d x 10.75 h inches Condition of the item is not included in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Ercole Barovier vase250 - Ercole Barovier vase
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Ercole Barovier vase Venini Italy, c. 1950 internally decorated glass 4.25 dia x 5 h inches Condition of the item is not included i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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