Modern Design 2024-09-19 Auction - 126 Price Results - Rago in NJ - Page 3
Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Bush Form)George Nakashima, Special-order Triple Sliding Door cabinetAlbert Paley, Partner's desk for Rosecliff, Inc., New York
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Lambertville, NJ, United States
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On September 19th, Modern Design offers an extraordinary collection of works by some of the most celebrated designers and makers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Among these exceptional lots are an Untitled (Bush Form) by Harry Bertoia, over forty lots of furniture by design luminaries George and Mira Nakashima, a rare Partner's desk by Albert Paley, turned wood by the Moulthrops, and designs by Wendell Castle, Vladimir Kagan, Paul Evans, Wharton Esherick, Pierre Jeanneret, and more.
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George Nakashima, Slab coffee table: George Nakashima Slab coffee table Nakashima Studio USA, 1958 English walnut, American black walnut, East Indian laurel 13 h x 55.25 w x 28 d in (33 x 140 x 71 cm) Table features a single slab top
0148: George Nakashima, Slab coffee tableEst. $15,000-$20,000
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Albert Paley, Breakfast table: Albert Paley Breakfast table USA, 2006 forged and fabricated steel with a blackened finish, glass 29.25 h x 60 dia in (74 x 152 cm) Impressed signature to base 'Albert Paley'. This work is from
0149: Albert Paley, Breakfast tableEst. $7,000-$10,000
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George Nakashima, Bench with Back: George Nakashima Bench with Back Nakashima Studio USA, 1958 American black walnut, hickory, rosewood 31 h x 63.25 w x 25 d in (79 x 161 x 63 cm) Bench features a single slab seat with one rosewood
0150: George Nakashima, Bench with BackEst. $12,000-$16,000
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George Nakashima, Conoid coffee table: George Nakashima Conoid coffee table Nakashima Studio USA, 1962 American black walnut 14 h x 58.25 w x 30 d in (36 x 148 x 76 cm) Table features a single slab top with two free edges, several
0151: George Nakashima, Conoid coffee tableEst. $15,000-$20,000
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Toshiko Takaezu, Closed Form: Toshiko Takaezu Closed Form c. 1995 glazed porcelain 7.25 h x 5.25 dia in (18 x 13 cm) Incised signature to underside 'TT'. Provenance: Private Collection, Yardley, PA This work will ship from
0152: Toshiko Takaezu, Closed FormEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Toshiko Takaezu, Bowl: Toshiko Takaezu Bowl c. 1970 glazed stoneware 5.75 h x 9.75 dia in (15 x 25 cm) Incised signature to underside 'TT'. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida This work will ship from
0153: Toshiko Takaezu, BowlEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Toshiko Takaezu, Closed Form: Toshiko Takaezu Closed Form c. 1985 glazed porcelain 3 h x 4.25 dia in (8 x 11 cm) Incised signature to underside 'TT'. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida This work will ship from
0154: Toshiko Takaezu, Closed FormEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Toshiko Takaezu, Collection of three bowls: Toshiko Takaezu Collection of three bowls c. 1968, c. 1975 glazed stoneware, glazed porcelain 3.5 h x 6.5 w x 6.25 d in (9 x 17 x 16 cm) 3.5 h x 5.75 w x 5.5 d in (9 x 15 x 14 cm) 3 h x 4 dia in (8
0155: Toshiko Takaezu, Collection of three bowlsEst. $1,300-$1,800
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Toshiko Takaezu, Planter: Toshiko Takaezu Planter c. 1980 salt-glazed stoneware 8.75 h x 9.5 dia in (22 x 24 cm) Incised signature to underside 'TT'. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida This work will ship from
0156: Toshiko Takaezu, PlanterEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Toshiko Takaezu, Closed Form (with rattle): Toshiko Takaezu Closed Form (with rattle) c. 1985 glazed porcelain 2.125 h x 3.5 dia in (5 x 9 cm) Incised signature to underside 'TT'. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida This work will
0157: Toshiko Takaezu, Closed Form (with rattle)Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Mira Nakashima, Frenchman's Cove II dining table: Mira Nakashima Frenchman's Cove II dining table Nakashima Studio USA, 2004 American black walnut, rosewood 28.75 h x 105 w x 40 d in (73 x 267 x 102 cm) Table features a book-matched top with six
0158: Mira Nakashima, Frenchman's Cove II dining tableEst. $10,000-$15,000
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George Nakashima, Grass-Seated chair: George Nakashima Grass-Seated chair Nakashima Studio USA, 1963 American black walnut, sea grass cord 27.5 h x 23 w x 18 d in (70 x 58 x 46 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the original order card.
0159: George Nakashima, Grass-Seated chairEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Mira Nakashima, Special-order hat rack: Mira Nakashima Special-order hat rack Nakashima Studio USA, 2011 claro walnut, rosewood 11 h x 60 w x 6 d in (28 x 152 x 15 cm) Hat rack features a free edge, three dowels, and one rosewood
0160: Mira Nakashima, Special-order hat rackEst. $2,000-$4,000
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Mira Nakashima, Special-order Conoid chair: Mira Nakashima Special-order Conoid chair USA, 2010 American black walnut, hickory, rosewood 37.5 h x 21 w x 23 d in (95 x 53 x 58 cm) The present lot was produced by Mira Nakashima's son, Satoru
0161: Mira Nakashima, Special-order Conoid chairEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Mira Nakashima, Minguren III dining table: Mira Nakashima Minguren III dining table Nakashima Studio USA, 1992 American black walnut, rosewood 28.75 h x 83.75 w x 41.75 d in (73 x 213 x 106 cm) Table features a single slab top with two
0162: Mira Nakashima, Minguren III dining tableEst. $15,000-$20,000
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Albert Paley, Forged fireplace tools: Albert Paley Forged fireplace tools USA, 2005 forged and fabricated steel with a blackened finish 43.5 h x 15 w x 11 d in (110 x 38 x 28 cm) Set is comprised of a shovel, tongs, poker, and stand.
0163: Albert Paley, Forged fireplace toolsEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Mira Nakashima, Turned-Leg dining table: Mira Nakashima Turned-Leg dining table Nakashima Studio USA, 2010 American black walnut, rosewood 28.5 h x 40 w x 34.5 d in (72 x 102 x 88 cm) Table features a single-slab top with expressive
0164: Mira Nakashima, Turned-Leg dining tableEst. $6,000-$8,000
Albert Paley, Meridian table: Albert Paley Meridian table USA, 2015 forged, formed and fabricated steel with natural patina, glass 29.25 h x 50 dia in (74 x 127 cm) Impressed signature, date and number to base 'Albert Paley
0165: Albert Paley, Meridian tableEst. $9,000-$14,000Lot Passed
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Wharton Esherick, Large bowl: Wharton Esherick Large bowl USA, 1962 carved cherry 3.75 h x 18.75 w x 9.5 d in (10 x 48 x 24 cm) Incised artist's initials and date to underside 'W.E. 1962'. Provenance: The Artist | Collection
0166: Wharton Esherick, Large bowlEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Wharton Esherick, Cutting board: Wharton Esherick Cutting board USA, 1959 carved cottonwood 1.25 h x 21.25 w x 10.25 d in (3 x 54 x 26 cm) Incised artist's initials and date to edge 'W.E. 1959' and inscribed to verso 'M.L.T.
0168: Wharton Esherick, Cutting boardEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Henry Varnum Poor, Platter with Still Life: Henry Varnum Poor Platter with Still Life 1931 glazed earthenware 2.5 h x 14.75 w x 11.5 d in (6 x 37 x 29 cm) Incised artist's initials and date to underside 'HP 1931'. Provenance: Collection of
0169: Henry Varnum Poor, Platter with Still LifeEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Phillip Lloyd Powell, Bench or coffee table: Phillip Lloyd Powell Bench or coffee table USA, c. 1965 American black walnut 13.75 h x 73 w x 20 d in (35 x 185 x 51 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania | Freeman's, Philadelphia,
0170: Phillip Lloyd Powell, Bench or coffee tableEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Albert Paley, Lectern: Albert Paley Lectern USA, 1990 forged and fabricated steel with a blackened finish, brass 46 h x 36 w x 24 d in (117 x 91 x 61 cm) Impressed signature and date to base '? Paley 1990'. Provenance:
0171: Albert Paley, LecternEst. $8,000-$12,000