Modernist 20 Century

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationChicago, Illinois, United States In Person Preview1140 West Fulton Chicago Illinois

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Wright, the premier auction house for exclusive twentieth century design, will hold their twice-annual Modernist 20 Century Auction on May 22nd at 12:00 p.m. central time in Chicago. This sale is on the heels of Wright’s March 20th auction of twentieth century design, their best auction to date with sales totaling $3.3 million. The sale consists of several focused collections of designs that rarely come to market.
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 Peter Voulkos charger USA, 1973 glazed stoneware441 - Peter Voulkos charger USA, 1973 glazed stoneware
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Peter Voulkos charger USA, 1973 glazed stoneware with porcelain pass-throughs 18.5"dia x 3.25"h Signed and dated verso in glaze.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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 Robert Arneson Self Portrait USA, c. 1975 cast a442 - Robert Arneson Self Portrait USA, c. 1975 cast a
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Robert Arneson Self Portrait USA, c. 1975 cast and glazed earthenware 4.5"w x 3"d x 7"h Robert Arneson was a California artist whose...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
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 David Gilhooly Chocolate Mousse USA, 1982 glazed443 - David Gilhooly Chocolate Mousse USA, 1982 glazed
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David Gilhooly Chocolate Mousse USA, 1982 glazed porcelain, glass 4"w x 6"d x 10.5"h Incised signature and date to side.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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 Maija Grotell vase USA, c. 1950 glazed stoneware444 - Maija Grotell vase USA, c. 1950 glazed stoneware
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Maija Grotell vase USA, c. 1950 glazed stoneware 8"dia x 14.5"h An exceptional example of Grotell's work. Incised signature to bottom...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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 Russel Wright Fire Deer andirons USA, c. 1930 ca445 - Russel Wright Fire Deer andirons USA, c. 1930 ca
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Russel Wright Fire Deer andirons USA, c. 1930 cast iron 6.5"w x 21.5"d x 15.5"h <BR>Literature: Collector's Encyclopedia o...
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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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 Russel Wright Rodeo bookend Russel Wright, Inc. 446 - Russel Wright Rodeo bookend Russel Wright, Inc.
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Russel Wright Rodeo bookend Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1930 chrome plated metal 8"w x 2.25"d x 3.75"h Inspired by Wright's work...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
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 Russel Wright Libbiloo bookends, pair Russel Wri447 - Russel Wright Libbiloo bookends, pair Russel Wri
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Russel Wright Libbiloo bookends, pair Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1930 nickel plated metal 6.5"w x 3"d x 5.5"h <BR>Literature:...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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 Russel Wright Swan nut cups, pair Russel Wright,448 - Russel Wright Swan nut cups, pair Russel Wright,
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Russel Wright Swan nut cups, pair Russel Wright, Inc USA, c. 1930 pewter 3.5"w x 3.5"d x 2.5"h Impressed signature and copyright to ...
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 Russel Wright Whoozoo paperweight Russel Wright,449 - Russel Wright Whoozoo paperweight Russel Wright,
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Russel Wright Whoozoo paperweight Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1930 nickel plated metal 3"w x 2"d x 3"h Impressed initials to bottom....
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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 Russel Wright Double Tube vase Russel Wright, In450 - Russel Wright Double Tube vase Russel Wright, In
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Russel Wright Double Tube vase Russel Wright, Inc. USA, 1930 chrome plated steel 4.25"w x 2.75"d x 9"h <BR>Literature: Collect...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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 Russel Wright Oceana Starfish dish Klise Wood Wo451 - Russel Wright Oceana Starfish dish Klise Wood Wo
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Russel Wright Oceana Starfish dish Klise Wood Working USA, 1935 carved maple 13.5"w x 12.75"d x 2"h Branded signature to bottom with...
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 Russel Wright Calliope scroll bookend Russel Wri452 - Russel Wright Calliope scroll bookend Russel Wri
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Russel Wright Calliope scroll bookend Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1930 steel 4"w x 5.75"d x 3.25"h A rare design from Russel Wright&...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
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 Russel Wright aluminum collection Russel Wright,453 - Russel Wright aluminum collection Russel Wright,
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Russel Wright aluminum collection Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1930 spun aluminum, wood, cork Each piece impressed: [Russel Wright]. Six pieces total.
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 Russel Wright punch set Russel Wright, Inc. USA,454 - Russel Wright punch set Russel Wright, Inc. USA,
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Russel Wright punch set Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1930 spun aluminum, painted wood 19"dia x 10"h Impressed signature to each element.
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 Russel Wright cocktail set Russel Wright, Inc. U455 - Russel Wright cocktail set Russel Wright, Inc. U
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Russel Wright cocktail set Russel Wright, Inc. USA, c. 1930 spun aluminum, poplar, cork 17"dia x 12.75"h Includes shaker, six cups, and t...
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 Russel Wright Bauer candleholder bowl #15 and va456 - Russel Wright Bauer candleholder bowl #15 and va
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Russel Wright Bauer candleholder bowl #15 and vase #3 Bauer USA , c. 1945 glazed stoneware bowl: 18.5"w x 7.5"d x 5"h; vase: 8.5&quo...
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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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 Russel Wright Bauer pillow vase #1 and mantelpie457 - Russel Wright Bauer pillow vase #1 and mantelpie
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Russel Wright Bauer pillow vase #1 and mantelpiece #9 Bauer USA , c. 1945 glazed stoneware pillow vase: 10"w x 4.25"d x 8.5"h; mante...
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 Russel Wright Bauer centerpiece bowl #7 and Mant458 - Russel Wright Bauer centerpiece bowl #7 and Mant
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Russel Wright Bauer centerpiece bowl #7 and Manta Ray bowl Bauer USA , c. 1945 glazed stoneware various centerpiece: 16.5"w x 9.25"d x 3....
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 Russel Wright vases, set of five Bauer USA, c. 1459 - Russel Wright vases, set of five Bauer USA, c. 1
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Russel Wright vases, set of five Bauer USA, c. 1945 glazed stoneware 6.25"w x 4.25"d x 10.5"h Impressed signature and manufacturer&#...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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 Russel Wright pitchers, set of ten American Mode460 - Russel Wright pitchers, set of ten American Mode
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Russel Wright pitchers, set of ten American Modern USA, c. 1950 glazed stoneware 8"w x 6.5"d x 10.75"h Impressed signature and manuf...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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