auction 9 july 2011 10 am cst
Wright’s spring 2011 auction season comes to a close with our annual Mass Modern auction on July 9th. This NO RESERVE sale features nearly 500 lots of modern design. From Tank lounge chairs by Alvar Aalto, to Ball wall clocks by George Nelson & Associates, to a Giada decanter by Toni Zuccheri – this sale truly has something for everyone.
Each lot is featured in a specialized, full-color auction catalog [ view catalog online ]. Complete descriptions and images of lots are available online. [ View lots ] Gallery preview runs through July 5th – 8th | 10am – 5pm | with special extended preview hours accompanied by refreshments on July 7th, 5 – 8 pm | 1440 West Hubbard Street Chicago | 312 563 0020 [ wright auction ]
[ Auction 9 July 2011 10 am cst ]
preview runs through june 27th 10am – 5pm. auction 28 june 12 pm cst.
wind catcher | isamu noguchi
rocking chasie |richard meier
untitled | harry bertoia
Wright presents the collection of the late John R. Eckel, Jr. at auction on the 28th of June. The works of Harry Bertoia, Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell, Edward Wormley and Vladimir Kagan figure prominently in this collection. All proceeds from this sale benefit the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation.
John R. Eckel, Jr. was a patron of the arts. He was a dedicated and loyal collector with a distinct eye. Eckel acquired works with commitment, generosity and passion to amass a collection that conveyed the breadth and depth of the artists and designers he appreciated most. With more than a dozen works by Paul Evans, including an Argente sculpture and a custom wall-mounted cabinet, more than a half a dozen sculptures by Harry Bertoia, numerous furniture designs by the architect Richard Meier that Eckel had acquired to complement his Meier designed apartment in New York and multiple works by other designers, the collection demonstrates his zeal for building a comprehensive and dedicated assortment of works.
Highlights from the sale include a bundled steel wire sculpture by Harry Bertoia, a rocking chaise by Richard Meier and a three-piece Unicorn sofa set by Vladimir Kagan. A beautiful bush form by Bertoia and a galvanized metal sculpture by Isamu Noguchi also stand out within the collection. James Prestini, Maria Pergay, and Jean Prouvé are just a few of the other artists and designers who captured the eye of John R. Eckel.
The Collection of John R. Eckel Jr. is comprised of more than 100 works of art and design. Each lot is featured in a specialized, full-color auction catalog [ view catalog online ]. Gallery preview runs through June 27th |10am – 5pm | 1440 West Hubbard Street Chicago | 312 563 0020
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Auction 28 June 2011 12 pm cst
scandinavian design auction: 12 may 2011 | 12 pm cst
wright auction house holds their first Scandinavian Design auction of 2011 on Thursday, May 12th.
Scandinavian Design has proven to be a popular addition to Wright’s auction calendar. From rare and outstanding designs to timeless and classic works, this sale features the preeminent modern designs of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Sale highlights include a rare Oxford chair for St. Catherine’s College by Arne Jacobsen, two matching folding chaises by Hans Wegner, and a beautiful PK 54 dining table by Poul Kjaerholm as well as stunning stoneware by Wilhelm Kåge, Berndt Friberg, Axel Salto, Stig Lindberg and Bengt Berglund. View all lots online.
The Scandinavian Design sale is comprised of more than 250 lots. Each lot is featured in a specialized, full-color auction catalog. Gallery preview is open through May 12th, 10 am – 5pm at Wright 1440 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60642. For additional information about the sale, please contact press [at] wright20 [dot] com or call 312 563 0020.
on april 28th wright presents a distinctive curated collection of artworks and designed objects at auction with Living Contemporary. [ auction: 28 april 2011 | 12pm cst ]
The Living Contemporary auction combines remarkable works of art and exceptional designs from the past century to fashion a compelling and refined environment for living today. Artistic highlights include a photograph by Cindy Sherman from her landmark series Untitled Film Stills and a drawing by George Grosz who is known for his critical depictions of life in Berlin during the 1920s. Works by reputed artists, including Jörg Immendorf, Andy Warhol, David Hockney and John Chamberlain as well as modern-day, international artists such as Zhan Wang and Zhang Huan will also be sold.
Prominent designs complement the artworks included in this sale. From the organic and natural forms Mathias Bengtsson to the futuristic and colorful work of Marc Newson or the cool and ultramodern designs of Ron Arad, this sale integrates incongruent shapes, materials and modes of construction into a seamless and comprehensive reflection of sophistication. Work by Shiro Kuramata, Gerald Summers, Gilbert Poillerat, Ettore Sottsass, Maison Jansen, Zaha Hadid and Michelangelo Pistoletto and various other essential designers will be featured in this auction.
Living Contemporary is the second sale in a series of auctions dedicated to the integration of important functional and non-functional works. The sale is comprised of just over 200 lots, each of which is featured in our full-color catalog ( view catalog online ). Gallery preview opens April 21st and runs through April 27th, 10 am – 5 pm Monday – Saturday (closed Sunday) at Wright, 1440 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60642.
For additional information about this sale, please don’t hesitate to contact Emillie Sims [ 312 563 0020 | esims at wright20 dot com ] or call 312 235 4381.
