Modern Design 2010-10-12 Auction - 420 Price Results - Wright in IL - Page 3
505: Nelson & Associates Marshmallow sofa, model 5670283: Edward Wormley desk with chair, model 452118: Edwin and Mary Scheier bowl
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Modern Design

From an impressive collection of Claude Conover vessels to classic designs by George Nelson & Associates or early handmade forms by Walter Lamb to bold Italian designs from the 1980s, this bi-annual sale presents a remarkable and varied selection of mid-century modern design.
Smokey Tunis mirror: Smokey Tunis mirror USA, c. 1969 carved and stained beech, mirrored glass 23.5 w x 22 d x 56.5 h inches
0149: Smokey Tunis mirrorEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Smokey Tunis wastepaper basket: Smokey Tunis wastepaper basket USA, c. 1969 stained pine 12 w x 9 d x 16 h inches Provenance: Robert Isabell, New York | Private collection
0150: Smokey Tunis wastepaper basketEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
Smokey Tunis chair: Smokey Tunis chair USA, c. 1969 carved and stained poplar, leather 16 w x 24 d x 44.5 h inches Carved signature to underside: [Tunis].
0151: Smokey Tunis chairEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed
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Smokey Tunis easel: Smokey Tunis easel USA, c. 1969 carved and stained beech, casters 22 w x 21 d x 56.25 h inches Provenance: Robert Isabell, New York | Private collection
0152: Smokey Tunis easelEst. $3,000-$4,000
Smokey Tunis sofa: Smokey Tunis sofa USA, c. 1969 carved and lacquered wood, upholstery 85 w x 33 d x 34.5 h inches
0153: Smokey Tunis sofaEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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Abbott Pattison Abstract Landscape: Abbott Pattison Abstract Landscape USA, c. 1970 steel, marble 34 w x 24 d x 23 h inches Provenance: Collection of the artist | Thence by descent
0154: Abbott Pattison Abstract LandscapeEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Abbott Pattison The Sentinal: Abbott Pattison The Sentinal Marinelli Foundry USA, c. 1960 bronze, marble 23 w x 30 d x 74 h inches Cast signature to base: [A. Pattison Firenze Fuse Fernando Marinelli Frienze]. Provenance:
0155: Abbott Pattison The SentinalEst. $10,000-$15,000
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George Nakashima New lounge chair: George Nakashima New lounge chair USA, c. 1970 American black walnut, hickory 23.5 w x 26 d x 33.5 h inches Signed to the underside: [Studio].
0156: George Nakashima New lounge chairEst. $3,000-$4,000
George Nakashima Host Rocker plus Arms: George Nakashima Host Rocker plus Arms USA, c. 1970 American black walnut, hickory 25.75 w x 30 d x 37 h inches Signed with client's name to underside: [Link - Rocker]. Literature: George Nakashima,
0157: George Nakashima Host Rocker plus ArmsEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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George Nakashima Cushion Chairs with arms, pair: George Nakashima Cushion Chairs with arms, pair USA, c. 1961 cherry, upholstery 29.5 w x 36 d x 31 h inches Literature: George Nakashima, Woodworker, studio catalog, unpaginated
0158: George Nakashima Cushion Chairs with arms, pairEst. $7,000-$9,000
Don Shoemaker nesting tables, pair: Don Shoemaker nesting tables, pair Señal Mexico, c. 1965 rosewood 32 w x 32 d x 22 h inches Additional table measures: 20 w x 24 d x 16 h inches. Signed with decal studio label to underside of one
0159: Don Shoemaker nesting tables, pairEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Don Shoemaker dining table: Don Shoemaker dining table Señal Mexico, c. 1970 rosewood 47.75 w x 47.75 d x 30 h inches Signed with decal studio label to underside: [Senal S.A. Hecho in Mexico].
0160: Don Shoemaker dining tableEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Don Shoemaker lounge chair and ottoman: Don Shoemaker lounge chair and ottoman Señal Mexico, c. 1970 rosewood, leather 30.5 w x 29 d x 32.5 h inches Ottoman measures: 22.5 w x 16.5 d x 14 h inches.
0161: Don Shoemaker lounge chair and ottomanEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
Don Shoemaker coffee table: Don Shoemaker coffee table Señal Mexico, c. 1970 rosewood, leather 46 w x 21.25 d x 16.5 h inches Signed with decal studio label to underside: [Senal S.A. Made in Mexico].
0162: Don Shoemaker coffee tableEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Don Shoemaker dining table: Don Shoemaker dining table Señal Mexico, c. 1970 rosewood, marble 37 w x 37 d x 29.5 h inches
0163: Don Shoemaker dining tableEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Claude Conover cat: Claude Conover cat USA, c. 1970 glazed stoneware 7 w x 7 d x 18 h inches Provenance: Estate of Gregory Carraher, Ann Arbor
0164: Claude Conover catEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Gio Ponti vase: Gio Ponti vase Richard Ginori Italy, 1930 hand-painted and glazed porcelain 7.5 dia x 8.5 h inches Signed with manufacturer's mark to underside: [Richard-Ginori S. Christoforo Milano Made in Italy]
0165: Gio Ponti vaseEst. $2,000-$3,000
Sold
Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli cat: Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli cat Italy, c. 1956 fire-enameled copper 20.5 w x 3 d x 5 h inches Literature: De Poli: Smalti Enamels Emaux Emaile Esmaltes, Ponti, fig. 36 Gio Ponti: L'Arte Si Innamora
0166: Gio Ponti and Paolo de Poli catEst. $3,000-$5,000
Gio Ponti bottle: Gio Ponti bottle Richard Ginori Italy, c. 1951 tin glazed majolica 3.75 dia x 12.75 h inches Glazed signature to underside: [Richard Ginori Made in Italy]. Literature: Gio Ponti: Interni, Oggetti,
0167: Gio Ponti bottleEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Gio Ponti desk: Gio Ponti desk from the Administrative offices, Forlì Italy, c. 1955 fruitwood, laminate, beech, brass 55 w x 35.25 d x 31.25 h inches Desk features one drawer. Sold with certificate of authenticity
0168: Gio Ponti deskEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
Gio Ponti wall-mounted shelf: Gio Ponti wall-mounted shelf from the Administrative offices, Forlì Italy, c. 1955 fruitwood, laminate, beech 57.25 w x 10.5 d x 19.5 h inches Sold with certificate of authenticity from the Gio
0169: Gio Ponti wall-mounted shelfEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
Gio Ponti bookshelf: Gio Ponti bookshelf from the Administrative offices, Forlì Italy, c. 1955 fruitwood, laminate, beech, brass 43.5 w x 16 d x 31.5 h inches Sold with certificate of authenticity from the Gio Ponti
0170: Gio Ponti bookshelfEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
Gio Ponti bookshelf: Gio Ponti bookshelf from the Administrative offices, Forlì Italy, c. 1955 fruitwood, laminate, beech, brass 43.5 w x 16 d x 31.5 h inches Sold with certificate of authenticity from the Gio Ponti
0171: Gio Ponti bookshelfEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
Gio Ponti desk: Gio Ponti desk from the Administrative offices, Forlì Italy, c. 1955 fruitwood, laminate, beech, brass 64.75 w x 35.5 d x 31.5 h inches Desk features eight drawers. Sold with certificate of
0172: Gio Ponti deskEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed