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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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Norman Foster Nomos dining table542 - Norman Foster Nomos dining table
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Norman Foster Nomos dining table Tecno United Kingdom/Italy, 1989 powder-coated steel, glass, rubber 86.5 w x 39.5 d x 29.25 h inches S
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Paolo Pallucco and Mirielle River Tanke543 - Paolo Pallucco and Mirielle River Tanke
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Paolo Pallucco and Mirielle River Tankette table Pallucco Italy, c. 1987 polychromed aluminum, rubber, enameled metal 51 w x 30.5 d x 14.7
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Mario Bellini Cab chairs, set of eight544 - Mario Bellini Cab chairs, set of eight
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Mario Bellini Cab chairs, set of eight Cassina Italy, c. 1980 leather over steel 19 w x 18 d x 32 h inches Signed with molded manufactu
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
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Jasper Morrison Rug of Many Bosoms545 - Jasper Morrison Rug of Many Bosoms
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Jasper Morrison Rug of Many Bosoms United Kingdom, 1985 wool 49 w x 126 h inches Literature: <i>Jasper Morrison: Designs, Projects an
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Shiro Kuramata Apple Honey chairs, pair546 - Shiro Kuramata Apple Honey chairs, pair
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Shiro Kuramata Apple Honey chairs, pair USM Pastoe Holland, 1986 chrome-plated steel, enameled metal, leather 19.5 w x 21 d x 28 h inches
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Philippe Starck Ed Archer chairs, set o547 - Philippe Starck Ed Archer chairs, set o
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Philippe Starck Ed Archer chairs, set of eight Driade Italy, 1987 leather, aluminum 18.5 w x 23 d x 38.75 h inches Signed with impresse
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to meromandco.. for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Mark Di Suvero Tang548 - Mark Di Suvero Tang
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Mark Di Suvero Tang USA aluminum 15 w x 17 d x .75 h inches Provenance: Private collection, Chicago Condition of the item is no
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Albert Paley door handles, set of ten549 - Albert Paley door handles, set of ten
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Albert Paley door handles, set of ten USA, 1994 bronze 8 w x 4.5 d x 1.25 h inches Impressed signature and date to underside on each examp
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to adf440 for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon massiv550 - Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon massiv
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Marco Zanini and Massimo Giacon massive vase Bitossi Italy, 1996 hand-painted ceramic 15 dia x 24.75 h inches Signed, dated, and numbe
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Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Tom Dixon welded bowl551 - Tom Dixon welded bowl
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Tom Dixon welded bowl United Kingdom, c. 1985 copper-plated steel 23.75 w x 10.75 h inches Condition of the item is not included in th
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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