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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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Georges Jouve dish170 - Georges Jouve dish
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Georges Jouve dish France, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 9.5 w x 9.75 d x 2 h inches Incised signature and artist's cipher to underside. <br
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Georges Jouve table lamp171 - Georges Jouve table lamp
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Georges Jouve table lamp France, c. 1955 glazed ceramic, french paper 16.75 dia x 19 h inches Signed with incised artist's cipher.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Georges Jouve Rooster172 - Georges Jouve Rooster
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Georges Jouve Rooster France, c. 1953 glazed ceramic 5.25 w x 3.75 d x 10.5 h inches Signed with glazed artist's cipher. Literature: <b
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Georges Jouve chalice173 - Georges Jouve chalice
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Georges Jouve chalice France, c. 1955 glazed ceramic 5.5 dia x 6 h inches Incised signature and artist's cipher to underside. Condi
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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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Line Vautrin convex mirror174 - Line Vautrin convex mirror
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Line Vautrin convex mirror France, c. 1955 talosel, resin, mirrored glass 8 dia inches Incised signature to verso: [Line Vautrin].
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Line Vautrin convex mirror175 - Line Vautrin convex mirror
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Line Vautrin convex mirror France, c. 1955 talosel, resin, mirrored glass 9 dia inches Incised signature to verso: [Line Vautrin Made in F
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Line Vautrin Le Belier necklace176 - Line Vautrin Le Belier necklace
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Line Vautrin Le Belier necklace France, c. 1948 silver and gold-plated brass 5.25 w x 8 h inches Signed with impressed signature: .<br
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,700.00) = 2,700.00
 
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Jean Prouve dining table177 - Jean Prouve dining table
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Jean Prouve dining table Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1945 oak, enameled steel 78.5 w x 35.5 d x 28.75 h inches Literature: <i>J
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (23,000.00) = 23,000.00
 
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Jean Prouve Bureau Metal 178 - Jean Prouve Bureau Metal
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Jean Prouve Bureau Metal Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1946 oak, enameled steel, aluminum 63 w x 32.5 d x 31 h inches Literature: <b
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
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Jean Prouve, attribution armoire179 - Jean Prouve, attribution armoire
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Jean Prouve, attribution armoire Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 oak, enameled steel 68 w x 24 d x 77.5 h inches Two sliding doors
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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