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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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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm se392 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm se
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm settee Denmark, c. 1968 leather, chrome-plated steel 52.5 w x 31 d x 31 h inches Condition of the
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm lo393 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm lo
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm lounge chair Denmark, c. 1968 chrome-plated steel, leather 27 w x 31 d x 31 h inches Condition of
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to homesupply.. for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Jules Wabbes corner sconce394 - Jules Wabbes corner sconce
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Jules Wabbes corner sconce Belgium, c. 1950 brass 9.5 w x 9.5 d x 9.5 h inches Literature: <i>Jules Wabbes: 1919-1974</i>, Ferran-Wabb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Jules Wabbes chairs, pair395 - Jules Wabbes chairs, pair
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Jules Wabbes chairs, pair Belgium, c. 1960 matte chrome-plated steel, leather 18.25 w x 22 d x 29 h inches Literature: <i>J.J. Wabbes
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm ar396 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm ar
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm armchair Alfred Kill Germany, c. 1968 matte chrome-plated steel, leather 29 w x 28 d x 33 h inches<br
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to kimkimcomp.. for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm ca397 - Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm ca
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Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm cabinet Alfred Kill Germany, c. 1968 matte chrome-plated steel, bleached walnut 39.5 w x 18.5 d x 27.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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George Nakashima Trestle dining table398 - George Nakashima Trestle dining table
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George Nakashima Trestle dining table USA, c. 1960 American black walnut, rosewood 60 w x 38 d x 28.75 h inches A bookmatched top featurin
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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George Nakashima Conoid coffee table399 - George Nakashima Conoid coffee table
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George Nakashima Conoid coffee table USA, c. 1960 American black walnut, rosewood 73 w x 28 d x 13.5 h inches A single-slab top with a sin
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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George Nakashima New chair400 - George Nakashima New chair
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George Nakashima New chair USA, c. 1960 American black walnut, hickory 18.5 w x 21 d x 36 h inches Signed with client's name to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 428132550224 for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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George Nakashima Slab armchair401 - George Nakashima Slab armchair
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George Nakashima Slab armchair USA, c. 1960 American black walnut, hickory 30 w x 26 d x 32.5 h inches Signed with client's name to unders
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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