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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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Jorge Zalszupin lounge chairs, pair472 - Jorge Zalszupin lounge chairs, pair
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Jorge Zalszupin lounge chairs, pair Brazil, c. 1970 rosewood plywood, chrome-plated steel, suede 45 w x 34 d x 28.5 h inches Sold with ori
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Jorge Zalszupin sofa473 - Jorge Zalszupin sofa
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Jorge Zalszupin sofa Brazil, c. 1970 rosewood plywood, suede, chrome-plated steel 92 w x 31 d x 31 h inches Sold with original cushions (n
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Sergio Rodrigues Mischevious chair and 474 - Sergio Rodrigues Mischevious chair and
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Sergio Rodrigues Mischevious chair and ottoman Poltrona Moleca Brazil, 1963 leather, rosewood 46 w x 37 d x 29 h inches Literature: <br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Sergio Rodrigues Mischievous chair and 475 - Sergio Rodrigues Mischievous chair and
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Sergio Rodrigues Mischievous chair and ottoman Poltrona Moleca Brazil, 1963 leather, rosewood 46 w x 37 d x 29 h inches Literature: <br
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi vases, set of five476 - Gabriella Crespi vases, set of five
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Gabriella Crespi vases, set of five Italy, c. 1970 brass, plastic, bamboo 3.75 dia x 19.75 h inches Impressed signature to underside of e
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Gabriella Crespi candlesticks, set of t477 - Gabriella Crespi candlesticks, set of t
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Gabriella Crespi candlesticks, set of three Italy, c. 1970 acrylic, brass 3.5 dia x 18 h inches Impressed signature to underside of each.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Willy Daro lamp478 - Willy Daro lamp
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Willy Daro lamp Italy, c. 1970 agate, brass, chrome-plated brass, glass 18 w x 9 d x 33.5 h inches Condition of the item is not includ
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Henry Glass Intimate Island lounge seat479 - Henry Glass Intimate Island lounge seat
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Henry Glass Intimate Island lounge seating Deco House, Inc. USA, c. 1966 walnut, upholstery 35.5 w x 31 d x 29.5 h inches Set includes
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Paul Tuttle Zeta chairs, pair480 - Paul Tuttle Zeta chairs, pair
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Paul Tuttle Zeta chairs, pair Strassle International USA, 1968 chrome-plated steel, leather 28 w x 34 d x 28.5 h inches Condition o
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Donald Drumm dining table481 - Donald Drumm dining table
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Donald Drumm dining table Donald Drumm Studios USA, c. 1965 cast aluminum, glass 86.5 w x 50 d x 29.75 h inches Cast signature to top:
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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