Spring 2026 Modern Art + Design Auction on Mar 28, 2026 by BILLINGS in CA
Afra + Tobia Scarpa, 'Soriana' SofaUbunji Kidokoro, Lounge ChairEvelyn Ackerman, Rare 'Bottles' Mosaic Panel
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Spring 2026 Modern Art + Design

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The BILLINGS Spring Modern Design Auction on March 28 presents a curated mix of 20th- and 21st-century design spanning Scandinavian modernism, studio craft, and contemporary furniture. Highlights include works by Axel Einar Hjorth, Doyle Lane, and Axel Salto, alongside pieces by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, plus a rare mosaic panel by Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman. Contemporary highlights include a Zaha Hadid ?Moon System? sofa and four Gaetano Pesce ?Nobody?s Perfect? chairs, with a whimsical Thomas Molesworth ?Burro? ashtray rounding out the sale.
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Afra + Tobia Scarpa, 'Soriana' Sofa: AFRA + TOBIA SCARPA 'Soriana' sofa, 1970 Fabric, chrome-plated steel, plastic. Manufactured by Cassina, Italy. Underside with manufacturer's label. 26" H x
0001: Afra + Tobia Scarpa, 'Soriana' SofaEst. $3,000-$5,000$2,000(1 bid)
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Ubunji Kidokoro, Lounge Chair: UBUNJI KIDOKORO Lounge chair, ca. 1938 Bamboo, brass. Produced by Mitsukoshi Ltd., Japan. Manufacturer's mark to the back. 29.25" H x 25.25" W x 26.5" W Seat height:
0002: Ubunji Kidokoro, Lounge ChairEst. $5,000-$7,000$3,000
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Axel Einar Hjorth (Attrib.), 'Uto' Stool: AXEL AINAR HJORTH (Attrib.) 'Uto' stool Pine. Made in Sweden. This stool is both attributed to Axel Ainar Hjorth and K. J. Pettersson & Söner. 14" H x 24.5"
0003: Axel Einar Hjorth (Attrib.), 'Uto' StoolEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,000
Angelo Mangiarotti, 'Eros' Dining Table: ANGELO MANGIAROTTI Dining table, 1970s Marble. Likely produced by Fratelli Brambilla, Italy. 28" H x 51" Diameter
0004: Angelo Mangiarotti, 'Eros' Dining TableEst. $5,000-$7,000$3,000
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Evelyn Ackerman, Rare 'Bottles' Mosaic Panel: EVELYN ACKERMAN Rare 'Bottles' mosaic panel, ca. 1958 Glass tiles on Masonite, wood. Studio-made for ERA Industries, USA. 12.75" H x 36.25" W x 1" D
0005: Evelyn Ackerman, Rare 'Bottles' Mosaic PanelEst. $7,000-$9,000$4,000
Doyle Lane, Weed Pot: DOYLE LANE Weed pot, late 1960s Glazed stoneware. Studio-made, El Sereno, CA. Underside with incised signature. 2" H x 2.5" Diameter
0006: Doyle Lane, Weed PotEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500
Axel Salto, 'Budding' Vase: AXEL SAALTO 'Budding' vase, 1958 Stoneware with Sung glazes. Produced by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. Incised "SALTO", painted "26669" with the blue wave mark, and stamped
0007: Axel Salto, 'Budding' VaseEst. $5,000-$7,000$3,000
Brian Wills, Untitled (Blue Progression HT): BRIAN WILLS Untitled (Blue Progression HT), 2017 Rayon thread, walnut. Signed and dated verso. 24" H x 24" D
0008: Brian Wills, Untitled (Blue Progression HT)Est. $2,000-$3,000$1,000
Zaha Hadid, 'Moon System' Sofa + Ottoman (2): ZAHA HADID 'Moon System' sofa and ottoman, 2007 vinyl upholstery over polyurethane foam. Manufactured by B&B Italia United Kingdom / Italy. Manufacturer's seam label
0009: Zaha Hadid, 'Moon System' Sofa + Ottoman (2)Est. $5,000-$7,000$3,500
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Vasa (Velizar Mihich), Large 'Big Block' Sculpture:  VASA (VELIZAR MIHICH) 'Big Block', 1989 Laminated acrylic, custom birch plinth. Incised at one lower corner "2936 Vasa C 1989". Sculpture only: 36"
0010: Vasa (Velizar Mihich), Large 'Big Block' SculptureEst. $7,000-$9,000$5,000
Virgilio Bari, Wall Sculpture: VIRGILIO BARI Wall sculpture, ca. 1968 Iron, enamel. Produced by Del Campo, Italy. 34" H x 48" W x 3" D
0011: Virgilio Bari, Wall SculptureEst. $5,000-$7,000$4,000
James Bearden, 'Segment Front' Wall Cabinet: JAMES BEARDEN 'Segment Front' wall cabinet, 2016 Blackened steel, fused bronze, copper, enamel. Studio-made, USA. Incised signature to the back. 62" H x 18.25" W x 18"
0012: James Bearden, 'Segment Front' Wall CabinetEst. $2,500-$3,500$1,000
Thomas Molesworth, 'Burro' Standing Ashtray: THOMAS MOLESWORTH 'Burro' standing ashtray, ca. 1938 Painted wrought iron. 23.5" H x 9" Diameter Provenance: Original furnishing from the La Posada Hotel, Winslow,
0013: Thomas Molesworth, 'Burro' Standing AshtrayEst. $4,000-$6,000$2,000(1 bid)
Dan Johnson, Wall-Mount 'Satyr' Console Table: DAN JOHNSON Wall-mount 'Satyr' console table, ca. 1956 Cast bronze, glass. Produced by Dan Johnson Studio, USA / Italy. 27" H x 42" W x 14" D
0014: Dan Johnson, Wall-Mount 'Satyr' Console TableEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,500(1 bid)
Pierre Jeanneret, 'Pigeonhole' Desk: PIERRE JEANNERET 'Pigeonhole' desk, from the Administrative Buildings, Chandigarh, ca. 1957 Teak, leather, metal. Produced in France / India for Punjab University, Chandigarh,
0015: Pierre Jeanneret, 'Pigeonhole' DeskEst. $7,000-$9,000$4,500
Matthieu Mategot, 'Java' Table Lamp: MATHIEU MATEGOT 'Java' table lamp, ca. 1954 Lacquered corrugated metal, brass. Manufactured by Ateliers Mategot, France. 11" H x 7" Diameter
0016: Matthieu Mategot, 'Java' Table LampEst. $5,000-$7,000$3,000
Rene Joubert + Philippe Petit, Dining Set (11): RENE JOUBERT + PHILIPPE PETIT Dining set, ca. 1930 Table: rosewood, nickel-plated metal; chairs: ebonized wood, velvet. Table produced by Joubert et Petit, France, and chairs made in
0017: Rene Joubert + Philippe Petit, Dining Set (11)Est. $7,000-$9,000$4,000
Japanese, Elm Burl Coffee Table: JAPANESE Coffee Table, 1962 Elm burl, glass. 16" H x 57" W x 47" D Provenance: Original owners, placed in the home by pioneering interior designer Adele Faulkner Quinn
0018: Japanese, Elm Burl Coffee TableEst. $3,000-$5,000$2,000
Duilio Barnabe (Dube), Coffee Table: DUILIO BARNABE (DUBE) Coffee table, ca. 1950 Reverse-painted glass, beech. Produced by Fontana Arte, Italy. Incised signature "DUBE FONTANA ARTE". 11.5" H x 46.5" W x
0019: Duilio Barnabe (Dube), Coffee TableEst. $3,000-$5,000$2,000
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Hans Hopfer, 'Mah Jong' Sectional Sofa: HANS HOPFER 'Mah Jong' sectional sofa, 2010s Fabric, fir, plywood. Manufactured by Roche Bobois, France. Comprising three straight backs and six cushions. Each section: 21.75"
0020: Hans Hopfer, 'Mah Jong' Sectional SofaEst. $4,000-$6,000$2,000
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Gaetano Pesce, 'Nobody's Perfect' Chair: GAETANO PESCE 'Nobody's Perfect' chair, 2002 - 2003 Polyurethane resin. Produced by Zerodisegno, Italy. Moulded "ZERODISEGNO / Gaetano Pesce". 34" H x 19" W
0021: Gaetano Pesce, 'Nobody's Perfect' ChairEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,000(1 bid)
Gaetano Pesce, 'Nobody's Perfect' Chair: GAETANO PESCE 'Nobody's Perfect' chair, 2002 - 2003 Polyurethane resin. Produced by Zerodisegno, Italy. Moulded "ZERODISEGNO / Gaetano Pesce". 34" H x 19" W
0022: Gaetano Pesce, 'Nobody's Perfect' ChairEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,000(1 bid)
Paco Rabanne, Space Curtains (3): PACO RABANNE Set of three 'Space Curtains', ca. 1975 Plasticized brass, chrome-plated steel, plastic. Produced by Software / Baumann AG, France / Italy / Switzerland. Each panel:
0023: Paco Rabanne, Space Curtains (3)Est. $2,000-$3,000$1,200
Michel Ducaroy, 'Togo' Sectional Sofa (3): MICHEL DUCAROY Three-part sectional 'Togo' sofa, 1973 / 2021 Alcantara, foam. Manufactured by Ligne Roset, France. Each with fabric manufacturer's tag and branded
0024: Michel Ducaroy, 'Togo' Sectional Sofa (3)Est. $3,000-$5,000$1,500