Modern Masterworks 2025-11-22 Auction - 368 Price Results - Circa Auction in CA - Page 13
Willy Guhl, Pod Chairs with Coffee Table, Switzerland, 1960sHans Hopfner for Roche Bobois, 12 Piece Mah Jong, 2000sArredoluce Triennale Floor Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelii, 1950s
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Gardena, CA, United States
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Modern Masterworks

Join us on November 22nd at 9:00am PST for an auction celebrating midcentury modern and contemporary design. This collection traces a journey through France, from the hillsides of Provence to the ateliers of Paris, where each piece was sourced for its sculptural form, craftsmanship, and enduring character. Together, these works reveal how art and function unite across generations. From furniture and lighting to ceramics and decorative objects, each piece embodies a timeless pursuit of design that transcends geography and style. Featured designers and makers include: Terje Ekstrom, Giancarlo Vegni, Fasem, Mathieu Mategot, Willy Guhl, Audoux-Minnet, Pierre Gauthier-Delaye, Olavi Hanninen, Charlotte Perriand, Roger Capron, Grandon Fres, Angelo Lelii, Pierre Guariche, Disderot, Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni, Roche Bobois, Jean-Marie Massaud, Cassina, Gustav Stickley, Arts and Crafts, BDDW, Adriano Piazzesi, Ico Parisi, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, Redureau, Seltz, Hans Hopfner, Percival Lafer, Matiere Grise, Marota, Rene Malaval, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Paul McCobb, Heywood-Wakefield, Baumann, Paco Munoz, Darro, Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, Guillerme et Chambron, Russell Woodard, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Doria, Louis Sognot, Osvaldo Borsani, Rohe Noordwolde, Umberto Mascagni, Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce, Mario Bellini, S. Chrobat, Sax, Pozzi le Sedie, Nakachima, Charles Dudouyt, Warren Church, Bruno Rey, Till Behrens, Schlubach, De Sede, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Edward Wormley, Eames, Herman Miller, Jeff Covey, Arne Vodder, Allan Gould, Verner Panton, Maria Pergay, Franco Bettonica, Stinovo, Maison Regain, De Biot, Roger Feraud, Cidue, Jean Prouve, Andre Sornay, Eero Saardinen, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen, Jean Asti, Jacques Adnet, Accolay, Peroz, Maurice Perrenoud, Antonio Citterio and Oliver Low, Kartell, and Georges Bauche.
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Pair of Star-Shape Stone Planters, 1960s: Cast in textured stone with a five-lobed, flower-like form, these sculptural planters embody the organic elegance of mid-century garden design. Their weathered surfaces reveal a rich natural patina,
0290: Pair of Star-Shape Stone Planters, 1960sEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Jean Asti, Ceramic Coffee Table, France, 1960s: A refined ceramic coffee table by Jean Asti, featuring a beautifully hand-painted tiled top. Height: 16 in. Length: 44 in. Width: 20 in
0291: Jean Asti, Ceramic Coffee Table, France, 1960sEst. $400-$600
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Pair of Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters, 1960: Pair of large Elefantenohr Elephant Ear planters, also known as handkerchief planters, by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland circa 1960. Factory-drilled drainage holes. Wonderful patina. Width: 35
0292: Pair of Large Willy Guhl Elephant Ear Planters, 1960Est. $1,200-$1,800
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Jacques Adnet, High Bar Stool, France, 1950s: Crafted in stitched leather and enameled wrought iron, this bar stool reflects Adnet elegant balance of modernism and equestrian detail. The patinated leather and slender frame highlight refined
0293: Jacques Adnet, High Bar Stool, France, 1950sEst. $800-$1,200
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Brutalist Wooden Bench, France, 1950s: Carved from solid wood with a raw, geometric form, this bench embodies the honest materiality of Brutalist design. Its dark patina and hand-worked surface convey a powerful sense of rustic modernism.
0294: Brutalist Wooden Bench, France, 1950sEst. $800-$1,200
Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1964: Large abstract painting in rich black tones by Maurice Perrenoud, dated 1964. Textured surface and monumental form evoke the weight of post-war existential abstraction. Signed. Height: 27.5 in.
0296: Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1964Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1960s: Striking black field intersected by white linear elements and gestural scraping. A refined and meditative abstract work revealing depth through restraint. Signed. Height: 28 in. Width: 28 in.
0297: Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1960sEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Mid-Century Elm Coffee Table, 1960s: Crafted in solid elm with tapered legs and a beveled top, this table exemplifies the balance of simplicity and precision in mid-century woodworking. The grain of the timber lends quiet depth and
0298: Mid-Century Elm Coffee Table, 1960sEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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Peroz, Glass and Wood Coffee Table, 1970s: Drum-shaped coffee table with a smoked glass top and wooden base. Sculptural and warm, perfect for 70s-inspired spaces. Height: 12.1 in. Diameter: 28 in
0301: Peroz, Glass and Wood Coffee Table, 1970sEst. $600-$900
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Italian Brass Mirror with Curved Corners, 1960s: A refined Italian wall mirror with gently rounded corners and a narrow brass frame. Elegant and minimal, it reflects the quiet glamour of 1960s Italian craftsmanship. Height: 37 in. Width: 25.5 in.
0304: Italian Brass Mirror with Curved Corners, 1960sEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Italian Brass Mirror with Shaped Silhouette, 1960s: A sculptural mirror with a softly contoured brass frame, handcrafted in Italy circa 1960. Its wavy outline and vintage patina add movement and warmth to any setting. Height: 35.5 in. Width: 20 in.
0305: Italian Brass Mirror with Shaped Silhouette, 1960sEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Pair of 44-Inch Italian Rattan Mirrors, 1960s: A charming pair of large circular rattan mirrors, made in Italy during the 1960s. Their natural woven frames bring texture and retro character to modern interiors. Diameter: 44 in. Depth: 2 in.
0306: Pair of 44-Inch Italian Rattan Mirrors, 1960sEst. $1,600-$2,400
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51-Inch Italian Rattan Mirror, 1960s: Large oval mirror framed in finely woven rattan, showcasing the organic elegance and craftsmanship of Italian mid-century design. The interlaced border creates a delicate play of rhythm and shadow,
0307: 51-Inch Italian Rattan Mirror, 1960sEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Faux Bois Concrete Planter, 1960s: Rectangular faux bois planter in cast concrete. Evokes the warmth of wood with the durability of stone. 1960s. Height: 12 in. Width: 24 in. Depth: 12 in.
0310: Faux Bois Concrete Planter, 1960sEst. $600-$900
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Willy Guhl, Pairs of Medium Pot Planters, 1960s: Classic Willy Guhl modernist forms in patinated concrete, featuring soft weathering and subtle tonal variation. Height: 16 in. Diameter: 16.9 in.
0311: Willy Guhl, Pairs of Medium Pot Planters, 1960sEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Willy Guhl, Small Square Planter, 1960s: Elegant in its restraint, this square planter showcases Guhl mastery of geometric simplicity and durable Swiss craftsmanship. Length: 14 in. Width: 14 in. Height: 8 in.
0313: Willy Guhl, Small Square Planter, 1960sEst. $600-$900