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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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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ni302 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ni
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge nightstands model # 5207, pair Herman Miller USA, c. 1956 oak, enameled metal, aluminum 17.5 w x 19 d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dr303 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dr
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dresser model #5240 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 oak, enameled metal, aluminum 39.75 w x 19.75 d x 40.7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dr304 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dr
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge dresser, model #5240 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 oak, enameled steel, aluminum 39.75 w x 19.75 d x 40.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Charles and Ray Eames pre-production Al305 - Charles and Ray Eames pre-production Al
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Charles and Ray Eames pre-production Aluminum Group chair Herman Miller USA, 1958 aluminum, saran, enameled steel 19 w x 21 d x 33 h inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge he306 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge he
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge headboard Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, upholstery 58 w x 12 d x 39.5 h inches Ea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Greta Magnusson Grossman coffee table307 - Greta Magnusson Grossman coffee table
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Greta Magnusson Grossman coffee table Glenn of California USA, c. 1950 walnut, terrazzo 75 w x 22.25 d x 15 h inches Condition of t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to retroinferno for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ni308 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ni
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge nightstands, pair Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, resin 17.75 w x 19.75 d x 23.5 h inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Alexander Calder weaving309 - Alexander Calder weaving
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Alexander Calder weaving Bon Art France/Guatemala, 1974 hand-woven maguey fiber 83.5 w x 55.5 h inches Signed with woven initials and d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Alexander Calder weaving310 - Alexander Calder weaving
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Alexander Calder weaving Bon Art France/Guatemala, 1975 hand-woven maguey fiber 85 w x 57.5 h inches Signed with woven initials and dat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Alexander Calder Hammock311 - Alexander Calder Hammock
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Alexander Calder Hammock CAC Publication USA/Nicaragua, 1975 Manila cotton, walnut 60 w x 44 d x 10 h inches Signed with woven signatur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Warren Platner lounge chair312 - Warren Platner lounge chair
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Warren Platner lounge chair Knoll USA, 1966 upholstery, chrome-plated steel 36 w x 27 d x 30.5 h inches Signed with manufacturer's labe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Warren Platner coffee table313 - Warren Platner coffee table
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Warren Platner coffee table Knoll USA, 1966 chrome-plated steel 41.75 dia x 14.25 h inches Condition of the item is not included in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to bessnyc for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Warren Platner lounge chair and ottoman314 - Warren Platner lounge chair and ottoman
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Warren Platner lounge chair and ottoman Knoll USA, 1966 upholstery, enameled steel 40 w x 37 d x 38.5 h inches ottoman: 24.5 dia x 15
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to homesupply.. for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Florence Knoll cabinet, model #120315 - Florence Knoll cabinet, model #120
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Florence Knoll cabinet, model #120 Knoll USA, c. 1947 birch, mahogany, leather 72 w x 14.75 d x 32 h inches Condition of the item i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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George Fred Keck and William Keck dinin316 - George Fred Keck and William Keck dinin
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George Fred Keck and William Keck dining set from the Hy Hammer house USA, 1952 laminate, oak, enameled steel, upholstery 47.75 w x 95.5 d x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Richard Schultz Petal coffee table317 - Richard Schultz Petal coffee table
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Richard Schultz Petal coffee table Knoll USA, c. 1960 redwood, enameled aluminum 42.5 dia x 15 h inches Signed with decal label to unde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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necklace marked Risley318 - necklace marked Risley
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Risley necklace USA, c. 1960 gold-plated sterling silver 4.5 w x 7 h inches Impressed signature to band and pendant: [Risley Sterling 14k]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 20thobsess.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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necklace marked Risley319 - necklace marked Risley
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Risley necklace USA, c. 1960 gold-plated sterling silver 4.75 w x 7.5 h inches Impressed signature to band and pendant: [Risley Sterling 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 20thobsess.. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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brooch marked Risley320 - brooch marked Risley
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Risley brooch USA, c. 1960 gold-plated sterling silver 2.75 w x 1.75 h inches Impressed signature on verso: [Risley 14k Sterling].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 20thobsess.. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Franco Albini armchairs, pair321 - Franco Albini armchairs, pair
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Franco Albini armchairs, pair Knoll USA, c. 1954 beech, upholstery 24.5 w x 26 d x 30 h inches Condition of the item is not include
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Michael and Frances Higgins pendant han322 - Michael and Frances Higgins pendant han
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Michael and Frances Higgins pendant hanging lamp Higgins Studio USA, c. 1950 fused glass, chrome-plated steel 12.25 w x 12 d x 22 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Robin Day dining chairs, set of six323 - Robin Day dining chairs, set of six
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Robin Day dining chairs, set of six Hille United Kingdom, c. 1950 bleached mahogany 19 w x 21 d x 37.5 h inches Condition of the it
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Harry Weese Baldry tubular lamp model #324 - Harry Weese Baldry tubular lamp model #
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Harry Weese Baldry tubular lamp model # 40 USA, 1949 brass 18 w x 4 d x 12.5 h inches Literature: <i>Baldwin Kingrey: Midcentury Moder
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates nightstands,325 - George Nelson & Associates nightstands,
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George Nelson & Associates nightstands, pair model # 4708 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum 24.25 w x 12 d x 41 h inches Si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates coffee table326 - George Nelson & Associates coffee table
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George Nelson & Associates coffee table Herman Miller USA, c. 1950 walnut, chrome-plated steel 48 w x 18 d x 14 h inches Condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca327 - George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge ca
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George Nelson & Associates Thin Edge cabinet, model #5201 Herman Miller USA, c. 1955 rosewood, aluminum, enameled steel 33.75 w x 19.5 d x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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George Nelson & Associates grandfather 328 - George Nelson & Associates grandfather
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George Nelson & Associates grandfather clock, model #2256-D Howard Miller USA, 1958 walnut, brass, enameled metal, velvet 14 w x 10.25 d x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Hein Stolle dining chairs, set of four329 - Hein Stolle dining chairs, set of four
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Hein Stolle dining chairs, set of four De Toekomst Netherlands, c. 1945 birch, beech 15 w x 16 d x 30.5 h inches Condition of the i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Russel Wright floor vase330 - Russel Wright floor vase
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Russel Wright floor vase Bauer USA, c. 1946 glazed stoneware 6 w x 5 d x 20.5 h inches Impressed signature and manufacturer's name to u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to mre338i8i157 for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Russel Wright candleholder bowl and vas331 - Russel Wright candleholder bowl and vas
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Russel Wright candleholder bowl and vase Bauer USA, c. 1946 glazed stoneware 17 w x 7 d x 5 h inches Impressed signature and manufactu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to whonu for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Russel Wright Manta Ray bowl332 - Russel Wright Manta Ray bowl
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Russel Wright Manta Ray bowl Bauer USA, c. 1945 glazed stoneware 14 w x 13.5 d x 5 h inches Impressed signature and manufacturer's nam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to poster for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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Russel Wright Oceana bowl333 - Russel Wright Oceana bowl
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Russel Wright Oceana bowl Klise Wood Working USA, 1935 maple 11 w x 10 d x 3.75 h inches Branded signature to underside: [Russel Wright
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o334 - Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set of three Bauer USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 8 w x 8 d x 9 h inches Impressed signature and manuf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Russel Wright vases, set of three335 - Russel Wright vases, set of three
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Russel Wright vases, set of three Bauer USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 4.75 w x 3 d x 8.75 h inches Impressed signature and manufacturer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o336 - Russel Wright ceramic collection, set o
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Russel Wright ceramic collection, set of three Bauer USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 4.25 w x 4.25 d x 4 h inches Impressed signature and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Alvar Aalto armchairs model #51, pair337 - Alvar Aalto armchairs model #51, pair
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Alvar Aalto armchairs model #51, pair Artek Finland, c. 1932 birch, lacquered wood 21 w x 23.5 d x 30 h inches This design was original
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Alvar Aalto table, model #915338 - Alvar Aalto table, model #915
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Alvar Aalto table, model #915 Artek Finland, 1932 birch 23.5 w x 19.75 d x 23.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Alvar Aalto table, model #70339 - Alvar Aalto table, model #70
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Alvar Aalto table, model #70 Artek Finland, c. 1933 lacquered wood, birch 27.5 dia x 22.25 h inches Literature: <i>Alvar & Aino Aal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase340 - Alvar Aalto Savoy vase
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase Karhula Glassworks Finland, 1937-1954 glass 7.75 w x 7.25 d x 6.25 h inches Etched signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase341 - Alvar Aalto Savoy vase
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Alvar Aalto Savoy vase Karhula Glassworks Finland, 1937-1954 glass 7.75 w x 7.25 d x 6.25 h inches Etched signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Alvar Aalto dining table, model #91342 - Alvar Aalto dining table, model #91
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Alvar Aalto dining table, model #91 Artek Finland, c. 1948 birch 50 dia x 28 h inches Literature: <i>Finsven Inc. Aalto Design prod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Alvar Aalto lounge chair, model #34343 - Alvar Aalto lounge chair, model #34
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Alvar Aalto lounge chair, model #34 Artek Finland, c. 1934 upholstery, birch 24 w x 28 d x 29.5 h inches Signed with celluloid distribu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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Alvar Aalto L-leg cabinet344 - Alvar Aalto L-leg cabinet
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Alvar Aalto L-leg cabinet Artek Finland, c. 1940 birch 37.75 w x 15.75 d x 38.5 h inches Two doors conceal two adjustable shelves. L
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Alvar Aalto dining table345 - Alvar Aalto dining table
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Alvar Aalto dining table Artek Finland, c. 1934 walnut, birch, brass 60 w x 30 d x 29.5 h inches Condition of the item is not inclu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Alvar Aalto dining chairs, model #66, s346 - Alvar Aalto dining chairs, model #66, s
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Alvar Aalto dining chairs, model #66, set of six Artek Finland, c. 1932 birch 15 w x 18.5 d x 31 h inches Signed with celluloid distrib
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase347 - Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase
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Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase Gustavsberg Sweden, c. 1930 glazed and gilt stoneware 9 dia x 10 h inches Impressed signature to underside:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase348 - Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase
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Wilhelm Kage Argenta vase Gustavsberg Sweden, c. 1930 glazed and gilt stoneware 7.5 w x 4.25 d x 9.25 h inches Glazed signature to u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Alvar Aalto sofa, model #544349 - Alvar Aalto sofa, model #544
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Alvar Aalto sofa, model #544 Artek Finland, 1932/c.1950 lacquered wood, upholstery 50 w x 32 d x 28.5 h inches Condition of the ite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Vicke Lindstrand vase350 - Vicke Lindstrand vase
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Vicke Lindstrand vase Kosta Sweden, c. 1950 etched glass 5 dia x 11.5 h inches Etched signature to underside: [Kosta LG 102]. Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Vicke Lindstrand vase351 - Vicke Lindstrand vase
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Vicke Lindstrand vase Orrefors Sweden, c. 1940 etched glass 5.75 w x 5.75 d x 8.5 h inches Etched signature to underside: [Orrefors Lin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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