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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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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Okladias Diphros221 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Okladias Diphros
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Okladias Diphros stool Saridis of Athens Greece, c. 1961 walnut, brass, leather 32 w x 18 d x 17.5 h inches Sign
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros stools, 222 - T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros stools,
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Diphros stools, pair Saridis of Athens Greece, 1982 walnut, leather 25.25 w x 25.25 d x 17.75 h inches Signed wi
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Ercole Barovier Medusa vase223 - Ercole Barovier Medusa vase
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Ercole Barovier Medusa vase Barovier, Toso & C. Italy, c. 1938 internally decorated glass 14 w x 12 d x 16.5 h inches Literature: <
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Dino Martens Zanfirico vase224 - Dino Martens Zanfirico vase
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Dino Martens Zanfirico vase Aureliano Toso Italy, c. 1955 glass 4.75 w x 3.25 d x 8.25 h inches Condition of the item is not includ
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,250.00
 
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Paolo Buffa, attribution lounge chairs,225 - Paolo Buffa, attribution lounge chairs,
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Paolo Buffa, attribution lounge chairs, pair Italy, c. 1940 mahogany, leather, upholstery 25 w x 29 d x 34.5 h inches Condition of the
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Pietro Chiesa wall-mounted lamp226 - Pietro Chiesa wall-mounted lamp
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Pietro Chiesa wall-mounted lamp Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1936 brass, glass, enameled brass 8 w x 13 d x 82 h inches Literature: <i>Fo
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Flavio Poli illuminated mirror227 - Flavio Poli illuminated mirror
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Flavio Poli illuminated mirror Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, c. 1940 crystal, mirrored glass, brass, internally decorated glass 18.25 w x 23.
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to took316544 for 4,500.00
 
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Osvaldo Borsani console228 - Osvaldo Borsani console
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Osvaldo Borsani console Italy, c. 1940 bleached walnut, marble 27.5 w x 11.75 d x 4.75 h inches Provenance: Fred Silberman, New York<b
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Flavio Poli sconces229 - Flavio Poli sconces
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Flavio Poli sconces Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy, c. 1942 internally decorated glass, bronze, enameled steel 8 w x 8.5 d x 8.75 h inches P
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00
 
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Fontana Arte console230 - Fontana Arte console
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Fontana Arte console Italy, c. 1950 crystal, beech, brass 75 w x 14 d x 9 h inches Provenance: Fred Silberman, New York Private col
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
 
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Fontana Arte sconces, set of four231 - Fontana Arte sconces, set of four
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Fontana Arte sconces, set of four Italy, c. 1940 crystal, textured and enameled brass 12.25 w x 6.25 d x 12.5 h inches Provenance: Fre
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,600.00
 
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Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2232 - Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2
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Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2 Venini Italy, c. 1965 wheel-carved glass 6.75 dia x 5 h inches Condition of the item is not
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
 
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Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2233 - Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2
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Tobia Scarpa Velati vase, model #515.2 Venini Italy, c. 1960 wheel-carved glass 7 dia x 6 h inches Signed with paper manufacturer's lab
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Paolo Buffa bench234 - Paolo Buffa bench
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Paolo Buffa bench Italy, c. 1940 acero, leather 37.5 w x 20 d x 32 h inches Provenance: Fred Silberman, New York Private collection
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Pri235 - Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Pri
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Gio Ponti vanity from the Parco dei Principi Giordano Chisea Italy, 1964 Italian walnut, glass, brass 37.5 w x 19 d x 48 h inches C
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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Toni Zuccheri Biennale vase236 - Toni Zuccheri Biennale vase
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Toni Zuccheri Biennale vase Venini Italy, 1972 internally decorated glass 12 dia x 11.5 h inches Signed with incised manufacturer's mar
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
 
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Tyra Lundgren leaf dish237 - Tyra Lundgren leaf dish
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Tyra Lundgren leaf dish Venini Italy, c. 1936 battuto glass with iridescent surface 13 w x 9.25 d x 6 h inches Signed with manufacturer
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Tobia Scarpa Occhi lamp238 - Tobia Scarpa Occhi lamp
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Tobia Scarpa Occhi lamp Venini Italy, c. 1965 glass, enameled metal 4.5 w x 4.5 d x 19 h inches Condition of the item is not includ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,250.00
 
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Gio Ponti sideboard, model #2154239 - Gio Ponti sideboard, model #2154
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Gio Ponti sideboard, model #2154 Singer & Sons Italy/USA, c. 1950 Italian walnut 64.5 w x 19 d x 36 h inches Two doors conceal two adju
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
 
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Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs, set of240 - Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs, set of
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Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs, set of four Cassina Italy, c. 1951 ash, rush 17 w x 17.25 d x 33 h inches Signed with manufacturer's l
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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