Spring 2023 Modern Art & Design 2023-03-25 Auction - 396 Price Results - BILLINGS in CA
Jonathan de Pas, Donato d'Urbino + Paolo Lomazzi, 'Joe' ChairGaetano Pesce, 'UP7 (Il Piede)' Sculptural FootGerrit Rietveld, 'Utrecht' Sofa
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Spring 2023 Modern Art & Design

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BILLINGS is proud to present our Spring 2023 Modern Art + Design auction, featuring 400 lots of curated twentieth-century art and design. This eclectic sale features a unique collection of vintage pottery and contemporary paintings by Stan Bitters, fine art by Andy Warhol, Raymond Pettibone, and Keith Haring, and a selection of work by artist alumni of the Claremont Graduate College. Iconic designs by Charles + Ray Eames, Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen and George Nelson for Knoll and Herman Miller are heavily represented. We are also offering a nice selection of Pierre Jeanneret's designs for Chandigarh and two spectacular chairs by Lina Bo Bardi from SESC Pompéia in São Paulo. You will also find unique examples of studio pottery from Claude Conover, Gertrude + Otto Natzler, Doyle Lane, and David Cressey, as well as a selection of ceramic work by Pablo Picasso.
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Verner Panton, 'Relaxer II for 2' Rocking Lounge Chair: VERNER PANTON 'Relaxer II for 2' double rocking chair, 1974 / ca. 2003 Stained beech, fabric. Manufactured by Rosenthal Studio-line, Germany. 30.5" H x 57.25" W x 37" D Seat
0002: Verner Panton, 'Relaxer II for 2' Rocking Lounge ChairEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Gerrit Rietveld, 'Utrecht' Sofa: GERRIT RIETVELD 'Utrecht' sofa, model no. 637, 1935 / 1990s Velvet, powder-coated steel. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Underside with manufacturer's label and branded decking. 27"
0003: Gerrit Rietveld, 'Utrecht' SofaEst. $2,500-$3,500
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de Sede, Sectional Sofa (5): DE SEDE Five-part sectional sofa, 1970s Buffalo hide. Manufactured by de Sede, Switzerland. Overall, as pictured: 26" H x 182" W x 36" D Each: 26" H x 36" W x 36" D
0004: de Sede, Sectional Sofa (5)Est. $2,500-$3,500
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Keith Haring + Norton, 'Space Invaders' Drawing: KEITH HARING (American, 1958-1990) + NORTON (French) 'Space Invaders,' 1987 Felt tip pen and paint pen on laid paper. Signed by both artists at lower right. Overall, framed: 27" H x 33" W
0005: Keith Haring + Norton, 'Space Invaders' DrawingEst. $5,000-$7,000
Irving Harper, Untitled Construction: IRVING HARPER Untitled construction Wood, paper. 40" H x 30" W x 3" D Provenance: January 21, 2016, Wright, Chicago, Lot 382
0006: Irving Harper, Untitled ConstructionEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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Josef Albers, 'SP III' Screenprint: JOSEF ALBERS (German, 1888-1976) 'SP III' from 'Homage to a Square,' 1967 Screenprint on Schöllers Hammer board. Printed by Domberger, Stuttgart and published by Gallery der Spiegel, Cologne.
0007: Josef Albers, 'SP III' ScreenprintEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Raymond Pettibon, Untitled (Play Ball) Silkscreen: RAYMOND PETTIBON (American, b. 1957) Untitled (Play Ball), 1989 Silkscreen. Number 4 out of the printer's proof edition of 5. Signed and dated at lower right and "P/P" and
0008: Raymond Pettibon, Untitled (Play Ball) SilkscreenEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Gaetano Pesce, 'UP7 (Il Piede)' Sculptural Foot: GAETANO PESCE 'UP7 (Il Piede)' foot, from the 'UP 2000' series, 1969 / ca. 1998 Polyurethane foam, resin. Manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy. Underside printed with model number,
0009: Gaetano Pesce, 'UP7 (Il Piede)' Sculptural FootEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Gaetano Pesce, 'UP7 (Il Piede)' Sculptural Foot: GAETANO PESCE 'UP7 (Il Piede)' foot, from the 'UP 2000' series, 1969 / ca. 1998 Polyurethane foam, resin. Manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy. Underside printed with model number,
0010: Gaetano Pesce, 'UP7 (Il Piede)' Sculptural FootEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Svend Langkilde, Dressers (2): SVEND LANGKILDE Pair of dressers, 1960s Rosewood-veneered wood, oak. Manufactured by Langkilde, Denmark. Back of each dresser with manufacturer's stamp. Each: 26" H x 39.25" W x
0011: Svend Langkilde, Dressers (2)Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Viggo Boesen, Lounge Chair: VIGGO BOESEN Lounge chair, model no. 107, 1930s Shearling, oak. Manufactured by Slagelse Mobelfabrik, Denmark. 30" H x 30" W x 33" D Seat height: 18"
0012: Viggo Boesen, Lounge ChairEst. $5,000-$7,000
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David Cressey, Studio Vase: DAVID CRESSEY Tall vase, 1956 Glazed stoneware. Studio-made in Los Angeles, CA. Underside with incised signature and date. 18.75" H x 4" Diameter This early and rare vase was made by
0013: David Cressey, Studio VaseEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Claude Conover, 'Ahau' Vessel: CLAUDE CONOVER 'Ahau' vessel, no. 2893, 1981 Glazed stoneware with engobe decoration. Studio-made in Cleveland, OH. Underside signed and titled. Sold with a copy of the original production
0014: Claude Conover, 'Ahau' VesselEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Pierre Jeanneret, 'Pigeonhole' Desk: PIERRE JEANNERET 'Pigeonhole' desk, model no. PJ-BU-02-A, from the Administrative Buildings, Chandigarh, ca. 1957 Teak, leather, metal. 28.25" H x 47.75" W x 33" D
0015: Pierre Jeanneret, 'Pigeonhole' DeskEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Pierre Jeanneret, Three-Panel Screen: PIERRE JEANNERET Screen, model no. PJ-080101, from the Administrative Buildings, Chandigarh, ca. 1957 Teak, fabric. 67" H x 57" W x 12" D, as pictured Provenance: Administrative
0016: Pierre Jeanneret, Three-Panel ScreenEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Pablo Picasso, 'Owl' Pitcher: PABLO PICASSO (Spanish, 1881 - 1973) 'Owl' pitcher, 1954 Glazed and painted earthenware. Underside inscribed "EDITION PICASSO/MADOURA" black pen and impressed with "MADOURA
0017: Pablo Picasso, 'Owl' PitcherEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Pablo Picasso, 'Oiseau au Ver' Dish: PABLO PICASSO (Spanish, 1881-1973) 'Oiseau au Ver' dish, 1952 Glazed and painted earthenware. Underside inscribed "EDITION PICASSO" black pen and impressed with "MADOURA PLEIN FEU" and "EDITION
0018: Pablo Picasso, 'Oiseau au Ver' DishEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Pablo Picasso, 'Tete de Chouette' Plaque: PABLO PICASSO (Spanish, 1881-1973) 'Tete de Chouette' plaque, 1968-1969 Partially-glazed earthenware. Number four from the edition of 100. Back of tile with "J 139" and " 4/100" in black pen and
0019: Pablo Picasso, 'Tete de Chouette' PlaqueEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Pablo Picasso, 'Petit Visage Barbu' Plaque: PABLO PICASSO (Spanish, 1881-1973) 'Petit Visage Barbu' plaque, 1968-1969 Partially-glazed earthenware. Number three from the edition of 100. Back of plaque with "J 140" and "
0020: Pablo Picasso, 'Petit Visage Barbu' PlaqueEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Pablo Picasso Style, Tapestry: PABLO PICASSO STYLE Abstract tapestry Wool. 53.75" H x 35" W
0021: Pablo Picasso Style, TapestryEst. $1,200-$1,500
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Ynez Johnston, 'Singing Bird' Table Sculpture: YNEZ JOHNSTON (American, 1920-2019) 'Singing Bird' sculpture, 1962 Painted wood. Underside of base with Paul Kantor Gallery label. 10.75" H x 5" W x 3" D Provenance:
0022: Ynez Johnston, 'Singing Bird' Table SculptureEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Evelyn Ackerman, Tapestry: EVELYN ACKERMAN Tapestry, pattern 730-C, 1950s Hand-hooked wool. Manufactured for Era Industries, Los Angeles, CA. Signed "EA" in the weave and with manufacturer's label to the back.
0023: Evelyn Ackerman, TapestryEst. $900-$1,200
Laura Andreson, Large Bowl: LAURA ANDRESON Large bowl, 1950s Glazed stoneware. Studio-made in Los Angeles, CA. 5.75" H x 9" Diameter
0024: Laura Andreson, Large BowlEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed