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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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office of Frank Lloyd Wright cat house150 - office of Frank Lloyd Wright cat house
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office of Frank Lloyd Wright cat house from the Gerald Tonkens house, Cincinnati, Ohio USA, c. 1954 lacquered plywood 47.75 w x 47.75 d x 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Lloyd Wright coffee table from the P. J151 - Lloyd Wright coffee table from the P. J
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Lloyd Wright coffee table from the P. J. Healy house, Los Angeles, CA USA, 1949 paldao, limestone, copper 90.5 w x 51 d x 24 h inches Prov
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Lloyd Wright occasional table from the 152 - Lloyd Wright occasional table from the
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Lloyd Wright occasional table from the P. J. Healy house, Los Angeles, CA USA, 1949 paldao, copper 23 w x 26 d x 18.75 h inches Provenance
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Hans Vollmer armchair153 - Hans Vollmer armchair
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Hans Vollmer armchair Prag-Rudniker Austria, 1906 oak, caning, brass 25 w x 21 d x 32.75 h inches Signed with metal label to back:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Max Bill Ulmer stuhl154 - Max Bill Ulmer stuhl
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Max Bill Ulmer stuhl Wohnbedarf Switzerland, c. 1950 lacquered wood 15.75 w x 11.75 d x 18 h inches Originally created with an artist's
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Art Moderne dining chairs, set of eight155 - Art Moderne dining chairs, set of eight
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Art Moderne dining chairs, set of eight USA, c. 1930 maple, lacquered wood, leatherette 24 w x 20 d x 48 h inches Condition of the ite
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Andrew Szoeke dressers, pair156 - Andrew Szoeke dressers, pair
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Andrew Szoeke dressers, pair Andrew Szoeke and Associates USA, c. 1950 avodire, burl walnut and exotic woods 36 w x 20 d x 45 h inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Andrew Szoeke cabinets, pair157 - Andrew Szoeke cabinets, pair
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Andrew Szoeke cabinets, pair Andrew Szoeke and Associates USA, c. 1950 avodire, burl walnut 24 w x 20 d x 40 h inches Condition of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Andrew Szoeke lamps, pair158 - Andrew Szoeke lamps, pair
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Andrew Szoeke lamps, pair Andrew Szoeke and Associates USA, c. 1950 avodire, burl walnut and exotic wood inlay 21 w x 12 d x 33 h inches<b
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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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Andrew Szoeke nightstands, pair159 - Andrew Szoeke nightstands, pair
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Andrew Szoeke nightstands, pair Andrew Szoeke Associates USA, c. 1950 avodire, burl walnut 20 w x 14 d x 24 h inches Sold with accompan
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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