Holiday Modernism 2025-12-20 Auction - 267 Price Results - Circa Auction in CA
Red Contemporary French Metal Sculpture Artisan-Crafted, 1980sWilly Guhl, Pair of Pod Chairs, 1960sHans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 6-Piece Mah Jong Sofa with Platform and Kenzo Fabric, 2000s
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Gardena, CA, United States
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Holiday Modernism

Circa Auction unveils a winter sale shaped by a considered eye for form, material, and provenance. The collection brings together modern design, fine art, and sculptural garden work that chart the evolution of twentieth century creativity. French and Italian innovators sit alongside American midcentury voices, creating a dialogue between indoor and outdoor living. Curated with range and intention, the selection spans rare planters and garden furniture, notable seating, refined lighting, and works on paper and canvas, offering a clear view into the reach of modern design. The auction features pieces by Maison Regain, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, Baumann, Charles Dudouy, De Biot, Willy Guhl, Pierre Gauthier Delaye, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Marie Massaud for Cassina, Gustav Stickley, Paul McCobb, Heywood Wakefield, Cidue, Philippe Makhloof, Tito Agnoli, Accolay, Pierre Guariche, Disderot, Louis Sognot, Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, Roger Capron, Vallauris, Jens Risom, Russell Woodard, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Scavolini, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Arflex, Audoux Minet, Paul Mayen, Francis Jourdain, Pierre Chapo, Till Behrens, Schlubach, Edward Wormley, Verner Panton, Arne Vodder, Mathieu Matégot, Roger Féraud, S. Chrobat for Sax, De Sede, Maurice Perrenoud, Guy Lachot, René Malaval, Chanal, Robert Debiève, Hervé Lelong, Alain Cornic, Gastone Rinaldi, André Sornay, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Louis Poulsen, Kai Kristiansen, Antonio Citterio and Oliver Low, Kartell, Lavi Daniel, Robert Motherwell, Helmut Newton, Philippe Starck, Stinovo, Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce, Gio Ponti, Hans C. Andersen, and Warren Church.
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Maison Regain, Pine Sideboard, 1960s: Executed in solid pine, this sideboard reflects the Provencal workshops dedication to honest materials and robust joinery. The architectural lines and generous proportions embody the warm modernism
0001: Maison Regain, Pine Sideboard, 1960sEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Baumann, Screen Divider, 1930s: Executed in curved slatted wood, this folding screen embodies the early modernist vocabulary explored by Baumann. Its flowing vertical rhythm and balanced proportions create a light sculptural
0006: Baumann, Screen Divider, 1930sEst. $1,400-$2,100
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Baumann, Screen Divider, 1930s: Crafted in warm, finely patinated wood, this sculptural divider displays Baumann signature rhythmic slat construction and elegant wave-form crest. Originally commissioned for the Banque de France, it
0007: Baumann, Screen Divider, 1930sEst. $2,000-$3,000
De Biot, Monumental Jar Planter, 1900s: This monumental Biot jar embodies traditional Provencal craftsmanship with its hand-shaped terracotta body and elegantly tapered lip. The extensive weathered surface adds depth and authenticity,
0009: De Biot, Monumental Jar Planter, 1900sEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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Pair of Antique French Country Benches, 1900s: Shaped in solid wood with hand planned surfaces, these early rural benches express the humility and authenticity of French country craftsmanship. Their elongated proportions and time-worn patina
0011: Pair of Antique French Country Benches, 1900sEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Wabi-Sabi Root Bar, 1970s: Carved from a monumental natural root, this bar celebrates irregular organic forms central to the Wabi Sabi aesthetic. The richly textured surface and sculptural mass transform raw nature into a
0012: Wabi-Sabi Root Bar, 1970sEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Vintage Vine Wood Bar, 1950s: Hand-crafted in solid vine wood, this bar features sculptural branch supports framing a burlap-covered facade. The interlaced vine legs retain their natural knots and textures, giving the piece a
0015: Vintage Vine Wood Bar, 1950sEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Willy Guhl, Loop Chair, 1960s: Cast in molded cement, this chair reflects Guhl pioneering approach to durable sculptural outdoor furniture. The continuous bent form offers a serene minimal profile shaped by structural clarity and
0016: Willy Guhl, Loop Chair, 1960sEst. $5,000-$7,500
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Willy Guhl, Pair of Pod Chairs, 1960s: Cast in cement with softly rounded basins and pedestal bases, these chairs embody Guhl vision for modern outdoor living. Their weathered surfaces enhance the purity of their iconic pod form. Height:
0018: Willy Guhl, Pair of Pod Chairs, 1960sEst. $10,000-$15,000