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important design auction. wright.

important design auction. wright.

Dec 11, 2014

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nuage bibliothèque | charlotte perriand | ateliers jean prouvé for galerie steph simon | c. 1956

this is a great offering. important design is among wright’s most exclusive auctions of the year. the most celebrated designers of the 20th century are represented in this auction, including paul evans, charlotte perriand, ron arad, harry bertoia, george nakashima, pierre jeanneret, max ingrand and gio ponti.

highlights of the sale include a selection of designs by frank lloyd wright, such as a pair of lounge chairs from the clarence sondern house in kansas city, and a desk from the impertial hotel, tokyo. also outstanding in important design is a mesa coffee table designed by t.h. robsjohn-gibbings, a pair of prefacto chairs by pierre guariche, an iconic wonderlamp by verner panton, and a studio-made general motors firebird iii model designed by the legendary harley j. earl.

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big easy volume 2 for 2 | ron arad | ron arad associates | 1989

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welded front cabinets, pair | paul evans | paul evans studio | 1969

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chandelier, model 1441 | max ingrand | fontana arte | c. 1954

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grande compass table from the electricité de france, marcoule | jean prouvé | ateliers jean prouvé | c. 1954

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nocturne radio, model 1186 | walter dorwin teague | sparton corporation | 1936

1> conoid bench | george nakashima | 1988
2> untitled (sonambient) | harry bertoia | c. 1960
3> menta totem | ettore sottsass | bitossi for mirabili | c. 1965 / 1985
4> monumental battuto vase | tobia scarpa | venini | c. 1957
5> rare bi-pezzati vase | fulvio bianconi | venini | c. 1951
6> chess set | man ray | 1947

[ important design design ] includes many works of exceptional design. each item will be featured in our award-winning, full-color auction catalog as well as presented in our online preview at [ view lots ] | 1440 west hubbard street chicago | 312 563 0020 [ auction / chicago ]

auction > 11 december 2014 | 12 noon cst

Design masters auction. Phillips de pury.

Nov 15, 2012

1> SHIRO KURAMATA | click > enlarge

We have a early peek hosted by Phillips de Pury | auction 11 december 2012 | 2p EST [ early details ]

2> MAX INGRAND

3>MAGDA — LENE ODUNDO

4> SCOTT BURTON

1> SHIRO KURAMATA | ‘Laputa’ bed, circa 1991 | $80,000 – 120,000
2> MAX INGRAND | Rare table lamp, circa 1957 | $50,000 – 60,000
3> MAGDALENE ODUNDO | ‘Untitled (Cat. 134)’ vase, 2000 | $40,000 – 60,000
4> SCOTT BURTON | Prototype ‘Table for Four’ from the Steel Furniture series | $100,000 – 150,000
5> EDWARD WILLIAM GODWIN | Rare and early sideboard, circa 1867 |$500,000 – 600,000
6> CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH | Side chair, designed for the drawing room, Hous’Hill, Catherine Cranston’s residence, Nitshill, Glasgow, 1904 | $180,000 – 220,000
7> CHARLOTTE PERRIAND | Large bibliothèque, 1950s | $180,000- 240,000
8> MAURICE MARINOT | Perfume bottle and stopper, circa 1922| $30,000 – 50,000

Important design 2011. Wright auction.

Dec 1, 2011

15 december 2011 |12 pm cst | left: harry bertoia | stahr collection

On 15 December Wright concludes the year with our Important Design auction, a bi-annual sale featuring rare and significant works of the 20th century.
 
Important Design is comprised of a number of works from prominent collectors and distinguished interiors as well as exceptional forms by the 20th century’s leading artists and designers. The sale includes more than two dozen sculptures by Harry Bertoia, including an excellent Gong and an unparalleled selection of sculptures from the Stahr Collection. Italian master, Gio Ponti features prominently in this sale with a selection of works designed for Villa Arreaza, Caracas (1956), one of two complete residential commissions completed by the designer in Venezuela. Modernist Ettore Sottsass is represented with a large collection of rare glass forms, each from a small edition. And finally, a great collection of beautifully crafted works from interiors designed by Samuel Marx, will be introduced to the market for the first time. 
 

two seat sofa | wendall castle

aristea vase | ettore sottsass

Additional highlights include a matched pair of Long chairs by George Nakashima, a mobile by George Rickey and a Stack Pot by Peter Voulkos. Numerous architectural artifacts from Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan buildings and a selection of works by Isamu Noguchi, including a rare bowl, will be sold alongside important works by Gabriella Crespi, Paul Evans, Max Ingrand, Gino Sarfatti, Roger Tallon, Jean Prouvé and other notable designers. Important Design is comprised of the highest quality works of the 20th century.

Important design features nearly 250 works of exceptional design. Each item will be featured in our award-winning, full-color auction catalog as well as presented in our online preview at [ View lots ] Gallery preview will open December 8th and run through December 14th, open Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5pm and Sunday by appointment | 1440 West Hubbard Street Chicago | 312 563 0020 [ wright auction ]
[ auction 15 december 2011 | noon cst ]

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