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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Annette Lemieux Monographs1270 - Annette Lemieux Monographs
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12 pieces Memoirs of a Survivor Annette Lemieux ZG Publications, Inc. and Brooke Alexander, Inc. 1989 Color Hardcover DJ B
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Mark Lere Monographs1271 - Mark Lere Monographs
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4 pieces Mark Lere: New and Selected Work The Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles 1984 B & W 80 pages Softcover Fine<br
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Sherrie Levine Monographs1272 - Sherrie Levine Monographs
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3 pieces Sherrie Levine Mary Boone Gallery New York 1989 Color Hardcover Fine Sherrie Levine Mary Boone and Michael
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Sol LeWitt Monographs1273 - Sol LeWitt Monographs
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31 pieces Graphik: 1970-1975 Kunsthalle Basel 1975 Color 87 pages Softcover Good Graphik: 1970-1975 Kunsthalle<b
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Roy Lichtenstein Monographs1274 - Roy Lichtenstein Monographs
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11 pieces Roy Lichtenstein Diane Waldman Harry N. Abrams, Inc. New York 1971 B & W/Color 248 pages Hardcover DJ Near
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to warnerbros.. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Roy Lichtenstein Monographs1275 - Roy Lichtenstein Monographs
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2 pieces Roy Lichtenstein Diane Waldman Gabriele Mazzotta Editore Milano 1971 B & W/Color 247 pages Hardcover DJ Lig
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Donald Lipski Monographs1276 - Donald Lipski Monographs
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23 pieces Donald Lipski: A Brief History of Twine Terrie Sultan Madison Art Center Madison 2000 B & W/Color 104 pages Hard
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to warnerbros.. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Richard Long Monographs1277 - Richard Long Monographs
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5 pieces Richard Long: Bordeaux 1981 Bordeaux 1981 B & W/Color 18 pages Softcover Fine The North Woods Whitechapel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Robert Longo Monographs1278 - Robert Longo Monographs
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2 pieces Robert Longo Howard N. Fox Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles 1989 B & W/Color 205 pages Softcover F
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
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Morris Louis Monographs1279 - Morris Louis Monographs
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4 pieces Morris Louis Galerie Neuendorf Frankfurt/Main 1991 Color Softcover Fine Morris Louis: Major Works 1912-1962<b
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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