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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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Karl Springer side tables, pair462 - Karl Springer side tables, pair
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Karl Springer side tables, pair USA, c. 1970 brass, glass 32 w x 21.75 d x 15.25 h inches Condition of the item is not included in thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for (16,000.00 + 3,200.00BP) = 19,200.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi Yang Yin desk463 - Gabriella Crespi Yang Yin desk
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Gabriella Crespi Yang Yin desk Italy, c. 1979 brass, lacquered wood, laminate 67.5 w x 48 d x 30.5 h inches This design opens to reveal si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Kim Moltzer consoles, pair464 - Kim Moltzer consoles, pair
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Kim Moltzer consoles, pair France, c. 1970 stainless steel, aluminum, tinted glass 30 w x 30 d x 33.25 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi coffee table465 - Gabriella Crespi coffee table
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Gabriella Crespi coffee table Italy, c. 1970 gel-coated fiberglass 33.25 w x 33.25 d x 17 h inches Condition of the item is not includ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Karl Springer bench466 - Karl Springer bench
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Karl Springer bench USA, c. 1970 brass, python skin 36 w x 16 d x 19 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this descriptio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Silas Seandel coffee table467 - Silas Seandel coffee table
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Silas Seandel coffee table USA, 1976 welded bronze over wood, bronzed steel 71.5 w x 44.5 d x 14.5 h inches Engraved signature to side:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi table lamp468 - Gabriella Crespi table lamp
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Gabriella Crespi table lamp Italy, c. 1970 brass, acrylic 23.75 dia x 31.5 h inches Impressed signature to side: [Gabriella Crespi]. <b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi chargers, set of six469 - Gabriella Crespi chargers, set of six
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Gabriella Crespi chargers, set of six Italy, c. 1970 stainless steel, copper 12.5 dia x .5 h inches Impressed signature to underside of ea
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair470 - Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair
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Gabriella Crespi picture frames, pair Italy, c. 1970 brass, rattan, glass 19.75 w x 7 d x 21.75 h inches Impressed signature to side of e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi sconce471 - Gabriella Crespi sconce
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Gabriella Crespi sconce Italy, c. 1970 brass 10.5 w x 5.25 d x 16.25 h inches Impressed signature to side: [Gabriella Crespi]. Cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to homesupply.. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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