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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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Max Bill prototype for Ulmer stuhl Wohnbedarf Sw200 - Max Bill prototype for Ulmer stuhl Wohnbedarf Sw
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Max Bill prototype for Ulmer stuhl Wohnbedarf Switzerland, c. 1948 lacquered wood 15.75"w x 11.75"d x 18"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Max Bill Sun lamp Novalectric A.G. Switzerland, 201 - Max Bill Sun lamp Novalectric A.G. Switzerland,
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Max Bill Sun lamp Novalectric A.G. Switzerland, 1951 enameled metal, chrome plated steel 6"w x 13"d x 20"h <BR>Literature: For...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Cesare Leonardi prototype chair Italy, c. 1985 p202 - Cesare Leonardi prototype chair Italy, c. 1985 p
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Cesare Leonardi prototype chair Italy, c. 1985 painted plywood 27"w x 20"d x 40"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1971 painted card203 - Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1971 painted card
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Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1971 painted cardboard 8"w x 6"d x 3.5"h Signed and dated in ink to side. <BR>Provenance: Priva...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1971 painted card204 - Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1971 painted card
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Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1971 painted cardboard 8"w x 6"d x 3.5"h These maquette's were created as part of an unusual proj...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1970s painted car205 - Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1970s painted car
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Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1970s painted cardboard 8"w x 6"d x 3.5"h Signed in ink to side. <BR>Provenance: Private collec...
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Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1971 painted card206 - Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1971 painted card
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Tony Smith Yellowbird CCA USA, 1971 painted cardboard 8"w x 6"d x 3.5"h Signed and dated in ink to side. <BR>Provenance: Priva...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Jean Puiforcat vases, pair France, c. 1948 sterl207 - Jean Puiforcat vases, pair France, c. 1948 sterl
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Jean Puiforcat vases, pair France, c. 1948 sterling silver 5.75"w x 2.75"d x 7.25"h Marked with French touch marks and stamped to bo...
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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Salvador Dali Castor and Pollux candlesticks, pa208 - Salvador Dali Castor and Pollux candlesticks, pa
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Salvador Dali Castor and Pollux candlesticks, pair Spain, 1960s silver plate, beeswax candles 7"w x 4.5"d x 10.5"h Impressed signatu...
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Paul Evans custom dining table Paul Evans Studio209 - Paul Evans custom dining table Paul Evans Studio
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Paul Evans custom dining table Paul Evans Studio USA, 1960s steel, glass 96"w x 48"d x 29"h
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Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Mabel Hutchinson doors, pair USA, 1966 walnut 31210 - Mabel Hutchinson doors, pair USA, 1966 walnut 31
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Mabel Hutchinson doors, pair USA, 1966 walnut 31"w x 2.5"d x 76.5"h This pair of doors was created for the entrance of the Laguna Be...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Vittorio Zecchin armchairs, pair L. Bagarotto It211 - Vittorio Zecchin armchairs, pair L. Bagarotto It
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Vittorio Zecchin armchairs, pair L. Bagarotto Italy, c. 1923 painted and lacquered wood, silk 25"w x 22"d x 28.5"h <BR>Literat...
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Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Carlo Bugatti chair Gia C. Bugatti and Co. Italy212 - Carlo Bugatti chair Gia C. Bugatti and Co. Italy
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Carlo Bugatti chair Gia C. Bugatti and Co. Italy, 1902 vellum over wood with hand decoration, copper, brass, rope 25.25"w x 25.25"d x 55....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Claire Falkenstein untitled USA, c. 1970 steel w213 - Claire Falkenstein untitled USA, c. 1970 steel w
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Claire Falkenstein untitled USA, c. 1970 steel wire mesh, aluminum 18"w x 19"d x 17"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Ibram Lassaw untitled USA, c. 1958 gilt bronze 1214 - Ibram Lassaw untitled USA, c. 1958 gilt bronze 1
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Ibram Lassaw "A Butte" USA, c. 1958 bronze 18.5"w x 11"d x 17"h <BR>Provenance: Provenance: Kootz Gallery, New York...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Heinrich Siegfried Bormann Swivel-arm wall lamp,215 - Heinrich Siegfried Bormann Swivel-arm wall lamp,
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Heinrich Siegfried Bormann Swivel-arm wall lamp, No. 830 Kandem Germany, 1931 enameled metal, aluminum 6"w x 50"d x 14"h An early, a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Oskar Schlemmer Head in Profile Germany, c. 1920216 - Oskar Schlemmer Head in Profile Germany, c. 1920
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Oskar Schlemmer Head in Profile Germany, c. 1920 lithograph 16" x 12" Signed in pencil lower right. Nicely framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Wohnbedarf/Gras clamp lamp Switzerland, 1920s en217 - Wohnbedarf/Gras clamp lamp Switzerland, 1920s en
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Wohnbedarf/Gras clamp lamp Switzerland, 1920s enameled metal, aluminum 43"w x 8"d x 26"h Excellent early example of an articulated c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Warren McArthur stools, set of three Warren McAr218 - Warren McArthur stools, set of three Warren McAr
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Warren McArthur stools, set of three Warren McArthur Corporation USA, 1930s anodized aluminum, vinyl, rubber 13.5"w x 13.5"d x 30.25"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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French carpet 1930s hand knotted wool 76"w x 117219 - French carpet 1930s hand knotted wool 76"w x 117
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French carpet 1930s hand knotted wool 76"w x 117"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Waylande Gregory bust Cowan USA, c. 1935 earthen220 - Waylande Gregory bust Cowan USA, c. 1935 earthen
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Waylande Gregory bust Cowan USA, c. 1935 earthenware, metallic luster 6.5"w x 5.5"d x 15"h Incised signature to verso.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Ilonka Karasz teapot Paye and Baker Manufacturin221 - Ilonka Karasz teapot Paye and Baker Manufacturin
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Ilonka Karasz teapot Paye and Baker Manufacturing USA, c. 1928 silver plated brass, ash 4"w x 6.25"d x 3.5"h Impressed manufacturer&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Josef Hoffmann armchairs, pair Thonet Austria, c222 - Josef Hoffmann armchairs, pair Thonet Austria, c
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Josef Hoffmann armchairs, pair Thonet Austria, c. 1910 bent beech wood, upholstery 20.5"w x 19.5"d x 29"h Reupholstered with W. Back...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie ce223 - William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie ce
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William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie ceiling fixture from the Mrs. Richard Polson House USA, 1917 bronze, glass 16"w x 16"d x 25...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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German Airplane Traveling Bar J.A. Henckels Twin224 - German Airplane Traveling Bar J.A. Henckels Twin
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German Airplane Traveling Bar J.A. Henckels Twin Works c. 1928 chrome plated brass 12.5"w x 13"d x 25"h Airplane form with flask win...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to unclemame for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00BP) = 8,400.00
 
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Walter Dorwin Teague vase Corning Glass Works, S225 - Walter Dorwin Teague vase Corning Glass Works, S
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Walter Dorwin Teague vase Corning Glass Works, Steuben Division USA, 1932 engraved glass 4.5"dia x 11.75"h Etched signature to bottom: .
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Bernard Rice tea service Apollo USA, c. 1928 sil226 - Bernard Rice tea service Apollo USA, c. 1928 sil
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Bernard Rice tea service Apollo USA, c. 1928 silver plate 4"w x 9"d x 10.5 (largest) Impressed manufacturer's marks to underside on e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Philip Goodwin letter opener Museum of Modern Ar227 - Philip Goodwin letter opener Museum of Modern Ar
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Philip Goodwin letter opener Museum of Modern Art USA, c. 1939 aluminum 10"w x 1.25"d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Gilbert Rohde clock Herman Miller USA, 1936 waln228 - Gilbert Rohde clock Herman Miller USA, 1936 waln
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Gilbert Rohde clock Herman Miller USA, 1936 walnut, chrome plated steel, enameled metal 6.5"w x 4"d x 6"h This example comes from Rh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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William Archibald Welden Empire cocktail shaker 229 - William Archibald Welden Empire cocktail shaker
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William Archibald Welden Empire cocktail shaker set Revere USA, 1938 chrome plated, Bakelite 16"w x 13.25"d x 12.5"h Impressed manuf...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Donald Deskey cabinet USA, 1940s lacquered wood,230 - Donald Deskey cabinet USA, 1940s lacquered wood,
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Donald Deskey cabinet USA, 1940s lacquered wood, maple burl, chrome plated steel 40"w x 17"d x 56"h Two doors conceal two adjustable...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Paul Frankl Speed chair Frankl Galleries USA, c.231 - Paul Frankl Speed chair Frankl Galleries USA, c.
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Paul Frankl Speed chair Frankl Galleries USA, c. 1934 upholstery over wood, brass rivets 36"w x 44"d x 26"h <BR>Literature: Sp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Desny table mirror France, c. 1925 silver plated232 - Desny table mirror France, c. 1925 silver plated
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Desny table mirror France, c. 1925 silver plated brass 9.25"w x 5"d x 10"h Impressed to verso: [Made in France Desny Paris Depose]. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann inkwell France, 1930s nic233 - Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann inkwell France, 1930s nic
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Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann inkwell France, 1930s nickel plated steel, glass 26.25"w x 10.25"d x 5.5"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Desny perfume lamp Worth France, c. 1930 plated 234 - Desny perfume lamp Worth France, c. 1930 plated
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Desny perfume lamp Worth France, c. 1930 plated brass, glass 6.75"dia x 6.75"h A very rare example in excellent condition in a gunmetal b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Edmond Etling lamp France, 1937 copper, enameled235 - Edmond Etling lamp France, 1937 copper, enameled
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Edmond Etling lamp France, 1937 copper, enameled metal, plastic 11.5"dia x 10.5"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Jules Leleu sideboard France, 1940s mahogany, br236 - Jules Leleu sideboard France, 1940s mahogany, br
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Jules Leleu sideboard France, 1940s mahogany, brass, parchment 70.75"w x 20"d x 37"h Two doors conceal two drawers and two shelves. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Georges Djo-Bourgeois, attribution floor lamp Fr237 - Georges Djo-Bourgeois, attribution floor lamp Fr
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Georges Djo-Bourgeois, attribution floor lamp France, c. 1930 enameled metal, Massacar ebony, glass, brass 18"w x 15"d x 73"h Djo-Bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Line Vautrin, attribution hand mirror France, 19238 - Line Vautrin, attribution hand mirror France, 19
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Line Vautrin, attribution hand mirror France, 1976 talosel, mirrored glass 12"w x 6"d x .75"h Incised date and location to verso: [P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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After Line Vautrin mirror France, 1978 talosel, 239 - After Line Vautrin mirror France, 1978 talosel,
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After Line Vautrin mirror France, 1978 talosel, copper, mirrored glass 18"dia x 1.25"h Signed to verso: [PD 78].
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Jean Royere buffet France, 1957 European marble,241 - Jean Royere buffet France, 1957 European marble,
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Jean Royere buffet France, 1957 European marble, mirrored glass, walnut, brass, steel 79"w x 21"d x 37"h <BR>Literature: Jean ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Jean Royere Creneaux nesting tables France, 1945242 - Jean Royere Creneaux nesting tables France, 1945
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Jean Royere Creneaux nesting tables France, 1945 painted steel, mirrored glass 19"w x 12"d x 16"h <BR>Literature: Jean Royere,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Jean Royere chandelier France, c. 1948 enameled 243 - Jean Royere chandelier France, c. 1948 enameled
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Jean Royere chandelier France, c. 1948 enameled copper 42"dia x 37"h <BR>Literature: Jean Royere: Decorateur a Paris, Beaud, pg. 27...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Jean Royere Croisillon daybed France, c. 1948 oa244 - Jean Royere Croisillon daybed France, c. 1948 oa
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Jean Royere Croisillon daybed France, c. 1948 oak, upholstery, glass 65"w x 33"d x 29.5"h This daybed incorporates the ball and sinu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Jean Royere, attribution adjustable floor lamp F245 - Jean Royere, attribution adjustable floor lamp F
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Jean Royere, attribution adjustable floor lamp France, c. 1950 iron, linen 24"w x 73"h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Jean Royere Persane sconces, pair France, c. 195246 - Jean Royere Persane sconces, pair France, c. 195
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Jean Royere Persane sconces, pair France, c. 1950 brass, parchment 24"w x 11"d x 38"h <BR>Literature: Jean Royere, Gaillemin, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Jean Royere coffee table France, c. 1963 acajou 247 - Jean Royere coffee table France, c. 1963 acajou
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Jean Royere coffee table France, c. 1963 acajou 30.5"dia x 14"h <BR>Literature: Jean Royere, Gaillemin, pg. 127
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Jean Royere Relax armchair France, 1947 chenille248 - Jean Royere Relax armchair France, 1947 chenille
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Jean Royere Relax armchair France, 1947 chenille over oak 32"w x 35"d x 40"h <BR>Literature: Jean Royere, De Beyrie and Ouaiss...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Jean Royere Canopy lounge chair France, 1959 sue249 - Jean Royere Canopy lounge chair France, 1959 sue
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Jean Royere Canopy lounge chair France, 1959 suede, steel 30"w x 32"d x 72"h Designed for the Princess Shahnaz, the daughter of the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Jean Royere side chairs, pair France, c. 1951 oa250 - Jean Royere side chairs, pair France, c. 1951 oa
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Jean Royere side chairs, pair France, c. 1951 oak, upholstery 17.5"w x 18"d x 35.5"h <BR>Literature: Jean Royere: Mobilier, Pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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