International Style: The Boyd Collection 2019-11-07 Auction - 268 Price Results - Wright in IL
International Style: The Boyd Collection
Carlo Mollino, Important Tipo B chair, Lisa Ponti
John McLaughlin, Untitled
Gerrit Rietveld, High-backed armchair
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Collecting is a way of life for Michael and Gabrielle Boyd. The Boyds have amassed a collection that is unparalleled in scope and breadth encompassing everything from modern masterpieces and art to everyday furnishings, objects and books. On November 7th, Wright presents a selection of works from their exceptional collection including important masterworks and iconic designs from across the 20th Century. --- An important facet of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd's fascinating collection is their acquisition of knowledge and their impressive library. Word + Image features 150 lots and over 2000 books. From surveys on art, architecture and design movements to exhibition catalogs and monographs of icons such as Eileen Gray, Jean Prouvé, Eva Hesse and Ed Ruscha, this sale touches on many of the 20th century's greatest artistic achievements.
SOLD
Frank Lloyd Wright, chair from the Johnson Wax building: Frank Lloyd Wright chair from the Johnson Wax building, Racine, Wisconsin Steelcase Furniture Company USA, c. 1938 enameled steel, upholstery, rubber 18 w × 22 d × 34 h in (46 × 56
Est.
$30,000
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$50,000
SOLD
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Ladderback chair: Charles Rennie Mackintosh Ladderback chair from Miss Cranston's Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow United Kingdom, c. 1903 ebonized oak, rush 18 w × 16 d × 41.25 h in (46 × 41 × 105
Est.
$15,000
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$20,000
SOLD
After Theo van Doesburg, Peinture pure tapestry: After Theo van Doesburg Peinture pure tapestry Tabard Freres & Sœurs Aubusson France 1920 / 1964 hand-woven wool 72 h × 45 w in (183 × 114 cm) Fabric manufacturer's label to reverse
Est.
$15,000
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$20,000
Gerrit Rietveld, High-backed armchair: Gerrit Rietveld High-backed armchair G.A. van de Groenekan The Netherlands, 1924 / c. 1955 lacquered wood 28.5 w × 28 d × 35 h in (72 × 71 × 89 cm) Gerrit Rietveld initially
Est.
$40,000
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$60,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Gerrit Rietveld, Red Blue chair: Gerrit Rietveld Red Blue chair G.A. van de Groenekan The Netherlands, 1918 / c. 1960 painted wood, steel 26 w × 32.5 d × 34.25 h in (66 × 83 × 87 cm) Provenance: Collection of Michael and
Est.
$10,000
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$15,000
SOLD
Joseph Henry Sweeney, Untitled: Joseph Henry Sweeney Untitled c. 1940 lacquered wood construction 27.5 h × 10.25 w × 10.5 d in (70 × 26 × 27 cm) Provenance: Treadway & Toomey Auctions, 20th Century
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
SOLD
Gerrit Rietveld, Child's wheelbarrow: Gerrit Rietveld Child's wheelbarrow G.A. van de Groenekan The Netherlands, 1923 / c. 1955 lacquered wood, metal 32 w × 11.5 d × 15 h in (81 × 29 × 38 cm) Signed with stamped
Est.
$10,000
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$15,000
SOLD
Gerrit Rietveld, Hoge Stoel: Gerrit Rietveld Hoge Stoel G.A. van de Groenekan The Netherlands, 1919 / c. 1955 stained and painted wenge 25.5 w × 24 d × 36 h in (65 × 61 × 91 cm) Signed with branded
Est.
$30,000
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$50,000
SOLD
John McLaughlin, Untitled: John McLaughlin Untitled 1948 tempera on board 27.75 h × 23.75 w in (70 × 60 cm) Signed and dated to verso 'McLaughlin 1948'. Provenance: Bryce Bannatyne Gallery, Venice, CA | Acquired
Est.
$100,000
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$150,000
SOLD
Gerrit Rietveld, Beugelstoel: Gerrit Rietveld Beugelstoel Metz & Co. The Netherlands, 1927 / c. 1930 molded and lacquered plywood, enameled steel 15.75 w × 24 d × 23.5 h in (40 × 61 × 60 cm) An identical
Est.
$20,000
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$30,000
SOLD
Carlo Mollino, Important Tipo B chair, Lisa Ponti: Carlo Mollino Important Tipo B chair from the Lisa Ponti Apartment Italy, 1950 brass, Resinflex 15.25 w × 22.25 d × 38.25 h in (39 × 57 × 97 cm) This work is one of only six
Est.
$300,000
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$500,000
SOLD
Carlo Mollino, Untitled (drawing for a chair): Carlo Mollino Untitled (drawing for a chair) Italy, 1948 graphite on paper 7 h × 6.25 w in (18 × 16 cm) The present lot illustrates the front elevation of a chair designed for the
Est.
$5,000
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$7,000
SOLD
Gio Ponti, coffee table: Gio Ponti coffee table Italy, c. 1952 lacquered wood, glass 37 dia × 17.75 h in (94 × 45 cm) Provenance: Acquired from Metz & Co by the original owner, The Netherlands | Sotheby's,
Est.
$15,000
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$20,000
Rene Herbst, dining chairs, set of six: Rene Herbst dining chairs, set of six Etablissements Rene Herbst France, 1930 nickel-plated tubular steel, zebra hide 19.75 w × 20 d × 26 h in (50 × 51 × 66 cm) Set includes
Est.
$20,000
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$30,000
Lot Passed
Man Ray, Iris: Man Ray Iris 1926 vintage gelatin silver print 9.75 h × 7.75 w in (25 × 20 cm) Signed with partial stamped studio mark to verso and with ADAGP agency credit. Provenance: Collection of
Est.
$7,000
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$9,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Man Ray, Lay Figure in a Bowl: Man Ray Lay Figure in a Bowl c. 1926 vintage gelatin silver print 8 h × 10 w in (20 × 25 cm) Provenance: Collection of the artist | Thence by descent | Estate of Juliet Man Ray, Paris |
Est.
$7,000
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$9,000
Arne Jacobsen, Egg chair and ottoman: Arne Jacobsen Egg chair and ottoman Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1958 original leather, cast aluminum, plastic 34.5 w × 32 d × 42 h in (88 × 81 × 107 cm) Ottoman measures: 22 w x
Est.
$10,000
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$15,000
Lot Passed
Rudolph M. Schindler, suite of four units: Rudolph M. Schindler suite of four units from the Milton and Ruth Shep Commission, Los Angeles Austria/USA, c. 1933 ash, steel 42 w × 21 d × 13.5 h in (107 × 53 × 34 cm)
Est.
$30,000
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$50,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
James Prestini, Construction #203: James Prestini Construction #203 c. 1970 chrome-plated steel 27 h × 24 w × 16 d in (69 × 61 × 41 cm) Signed with impressed studio marks to underside 'Prestini 203'. This
Est.
$5,000
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$7,000
Gerrit Rietveld, Zig Zag armchair: Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag armchair G.A. van de Groenekan The Netherlands, c. 1932 / c. 1965 chalked oak, steel 21 w × 21.5 d × 27.5 h in (53 × 55 × 70 cm) Provenance:
Est.
$30,000
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$50,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Roger Tallon, Wimpy chair: Roger Tallon Wimpy chair Sentou France, c. 1960 molded and lacquered plywood, cast aluminum 17.75 w × 16 d × 29.5 h in (45 × 41 × 75 cm) Provenance: Collection of Michael
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000