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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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Jean Prouve school desk180 - Jean Prouve school desk
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Jean Prouve school desk Ateliers Jean Prouve France, c. 1950 enameled steel, oak 43.5 w x 35 d x 29 h inches Condition of the item
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Charlotte Perriand dining chairs, set o181 - Charlotte Perriand dining chairs, set o
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Charlotte Perriand dining chairs, set of six France, 1939 oak, rush 16.5 w x 17.5 d x 32.5 h inches This design was created in collaborati
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Pierre Chapo dining table and six stool182 - Pierre Chapo dining table and six stool
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Pierre Chapo dining table and six stools France, c. 1960 oak 49.5 dia x 28.5 h inches Sold with four stools measuring 14.5 dia x 22 h inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Maxime Old chairs from the lounge in th183 - Maxime Old chairs from the lounge in th
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Maxime Old chairs from the lounge in the France cruise ship France, c. 1962 leather, enameled steel 29 w x 29 d x 33 h inches Conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to stevenb_b for (8,500.00 + 1,700.00BP) = 10,200.00
 
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Jacques Adnet chandelier184 - Jacques Adnet chandelier
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Jacques Adnet chandelier France, c. 1935 glass, chrome-plated steel 14 w x 14 d x 24.5 h inches Condition of the item is not included
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Pierre Guariche Equilibrium floor lamp185 - Pierre Guariche Equilibrium floor lamp
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Pierre Guariche Equilibrium floor lamp Disderot France, 1951 brass, enameled aluminum, bronzed steel 13.5 w x 36 d x 62 h inches Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Alain Richard cabinet186 - Alain Richard cabinet
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Alain Richard cabinet France, 1959 rosewood, chrome-plated brass, glass 94.75 w x 24 d x 39 h inches Featuring four drawers, one drop-down
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Maxime Old coffee table187 - Maxime Old coffee table
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Maxime Old coffee table France, c. 1951 oak, glass 41 w x 19.75 d x 20 h inches Literature: <i>Ensembles Mobilier</i>, 1951, illustrat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Jacques Adnet floor lamp188 - Jacques Adnet floor lamp
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Jacques Adnet floor lamp France, c. 1950 leather over steel 17 w x 6 d x 58 h inches Condition of the item is not included in this des
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Jacques Adnet occasional tables, pair189 - Jacques Adnet occasional tables, pair
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Jacques Adnet occasional tables, pair France, c. 1950 leather over steel, brass 10 w x 10 d x 22 h inches Condition of the item is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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