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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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Samuel Marx mirror from the Harris resi200 - Samuel Marx mirror from the Harris resi
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Samuel Marx mirror from the Harris residence, 1540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago William J. Quigley, Inc. USA, 1938 lacquered vellum over wood
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
 
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Edward Wormley sofa201 - Edward Wormley sofa
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Edward Wormley sofa Dunbar USA, c. 1950 upholstery, walnut 108.5 w x 32 d x 27.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included in
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Paul Frankl console202 - Paul Frankl console
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Paul Frankl console Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1945 lacquered cork, mahogany 72 w x 21 d x 28 h inches Condition of the item is
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Paul Frankl Y-back dining chairs, set o203 - Paul Frankl Y-back dining chairs, set o
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Paul Frankl Y-back dining chairs, set of eight Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1950 mahogany, upholstery 25.5 w x 22 d x 32 h inches
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Paul Frankl dining table204 - Paul Frankl dining table
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Paul Frankl dining table Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1950 lacquered cork, mahogany 71.75 w x 42 d x 29.25 h inches Sold with two 12-i
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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In The Manner Of Line Vautrin mirror205 - In The Manner Of Line Vautrin mirror
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In The Manner Of Line Vautrin mirror France, c. 1965 resin, mirrored glass 36.5 w x 4 d x 60 h inches This large-scale mirror reflects the
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
 
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Tommi Parzinger bench206 - Tommi Parzinger bench
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Tommi Parzinger bench Parzinger Originals USA, c. 1965 lacquered wood, upholstery 54.5 w x 12.5 d x 17 h inches Condition of the it
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Tommi Parzinger mirror207 - Tommi Parzinger mirror
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Tommi Parzinger mirror USA, c. 1965 mirrored glass 37 w x 2 d x 37 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this description.
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Harvey Probber lounge chairs, pairs208 - Harvey Probber lounge chairs, pairs
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Harvey Probber lounge chairs, pairs Directional USA, c. 1960 brass, upholstery 26.5 w x 29 d x 30 h inches Condition of the item is
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to hedgegallery for 3,240.00
 
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Johann Tapp occasional table209 - Johann Tapp occasional table
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Johann Tapp occasional table Tapp, Inc. USA, c. 1940 walnut burl 28 dia x 22 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Edward Wormley armchair, model #2580210 - Edward Wormley armchair, model #2580
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Edward Wormley armchair, model #2580 Dunbar USA, 1937 bleached mahogany, upholstery 26.75 w x 31 d x 31 h inches Provenance: Privat
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Johann Tapp coffee table211 - Johann Tapp coffee table
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Johann Tapp coffee table Tapp, Inc. USA, c. 1940 walnut burl with incised decoration 48 w x 24 d x 16.5 h inches Condition of the i
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Edward Wormley Chinese Block cabinet212 - Edward Wormley Chinese Block cabinet
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Edward Wormley Chinese Block cabinet Dunbar USA, c. 1957 walnut, rosewood print blocks, macassar ebony, brass 49.25 w x 13.5 d x 32 h inch
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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After Ben Nicholson carpet213 - After Ben Nicholson carpet
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After Ben Nicholson carpet England/France, c. 1970 wool pile 70 h x 70 w inches Stitched signature to verso: [Ben Nicholson]. This design
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
 
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Paul Frankl table214 - Paul Frankl table
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Paul Frankl table Johnson Furniture Co. USA, c. 1950 lacquered cork, lacquered wood 46 w x 46 d x 27.5 h inches Condition of the it
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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Johann Tapp end tables, pair215 - Johann Tapp end tables, pair
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Johann Tapp end tables, pair Tapp Inc. USA, c. 1940 elm 29.25 w x 21 d x 24 h inches Signed with branded mark to underside: [Tapp Inc.]
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Paul Laszlo lounge chairs, pair216 - Paul Laszlo lounge chairs, pair
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Paul Laszlo lounge chairs, pair Brown Saltman USA, c. 1950 bleached mahogany, upholstery 29.25 w x 30 d x 27.5 h inches Condition o
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chest of drawers218 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chest of drawers
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chest of drawers Widdicomb USA, c. 1950 walnut 66 w x 21 d x 34 h inches Signed with fabric manufacturer's labe
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings sideboard219 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings sideboard
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings sideboard Widdicomb USA, c. 1950 walnut, brass 79.25 w x 21.5 d x 32 h inches Three doors conceal four drawers a
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining set220 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining set
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dining set Widdicomb USA, c. 1955 bleached mahogany 68.25 w x 40 d x 28.75 h inches Set includes dining table, t
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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