DESIGN 2013-10-17 Auction - 381 Price Results - Wright in IL - Page 4
Ron Arad This Mortal CoilEames special-order 670 lounge chair and ottomanArne Jacobsen Swan settee, model 3321
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Wright's Design sale features works by renowned designers of the 20th century. This October Wright presents more than twenty designs by George Nakashima from an important private collection that have never before been to market. Highlights from the collection include an exceptional Minguren I coffee table made of Carpathian Elm, a Conoid bench with an expressive seat as well as many lamps, stools, chairs and bookcases each expertly crafted. The works, most ordered in the 1970s, are accompanied by drawings from Nakashima as well as correspondence between the artist and the collector. Other sale highlights include works from Chandigarh, India by Pierre Jeanneret, as well as American mid-century designs by George Nelson & Associates, Charles and Ray Eames and Greta Magnusson Grossman. Works by Paul Evans, Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Edward Wormley, Serge Mouille and many others also feature prominently in this sale.
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Russel Wright flatware: Russel Wright flatware for the Metropolitan Museum of Art USA, 1933/1987 silverplate Complete five piece service for eight with two additional serving utensils; forty-two elements total. Signed
0172: Russel Wright flatwareEst. $3,000-$5,000
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In the manner of Mallet-Stevens bar cabinet: In the manner of Robert Mallet-Stevens bar cabinet France, c. 1925 walnut, matte chrome-plated brass, brass 39.5 w x 17.5 d x 67.25 h inches Cabinet features two doors concealing thirty storage
0173: In the manner of Mallet-Stevens bar cabinetEst. $3,000-$5,000
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The Aircraft Mfg. Co. Fan-O-Plane ceiling fan: The Aircraft Mfg. Co. Fan-O-Plane ceiling fan USA, c. 1945 nickel-plated aluminum, steel, enameled steel 35 w x 36 d x 29.25 h inches Signed with applied brass manufacturer's label to underside:
0174: The Aircraft Mfg. Co. Fan-O-Plane ceiling fanEst. $2,000-$3,000
Raymond Loewy prototype ashtray: Raymond Loewy prototype ashtray for the Scenicruiser bus USA, 1952-1953 stainless steel 4.5 w x 1.25 d x 4.5 h inches Sold with an original sketch, a blueprint and the purchase order for the
0175: Raymond Loewy prototype ashtrayEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Emmy Roth dishes, set of seven: Emmy Roth dishes, set of seven Germany, c. 1925 sterling silver 4 dia x .75 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of each example: [925 Emmy Roth] with touchmarks.
0176: Emmy Roth dishes, set of sevenEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Gene Theobald tea service: Gene Theobald tea service Wilcox Silver Co. for the International Silver Company USA, c. 1928 pewter, ebony 8.5 w x 7.5 d x 3.75 h inches Set includes demilune tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer and
0177: Gene Theobald tea serviceEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Asprey & Co. Thirst Extinguisher cocktail shaker: Asprey & Co. Thirst Extinguisher cocktail shaker United Kingdom, 1932 silverplate 5 w x 4 d x 15 h inches This cocktail shaker, in the form of a 1930s fire extinguisher, features a base that
0179: Asprey & Co. Thirst Extinguisher cocktail shakerEst. $7,000-$9,000
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Bel Geddes Skyscraper shaker, Manhattan tray: Norman Bel Geddes Skyscraper cocktail shaker, Manhattan tray and pair of candleholders Revere USA, c. 1934 silver-plated brass 3.25 dia x 13 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to
0180: Bel Geddes Skyscraper shaker, Manhattan trayEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Art Deco Zeppelin Airship cocktail shaker: Art Deco Zeppelin Airship cocktail shaker and traveling bar J.A. Henckels Twin Works c. 1928 silver-plated brass 12 w x 3.25 d x 4.25 h inches This complete set includes four nesting cups, four
0181: Art Deco Zeppelin Airship cocktail shakerEst. $7,000-$9,000
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Emile Schuelke Penguin shaker: Emile Schuelke Penguin shaker Napier Company USA, 1936 silverplate 7.5 w x 5 d x 12.5 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to underside: [Napier Patent Pending]. Literature:
0182: Emile Schuelke Penguin shakerEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Derby Silver Company lady's leg shaker: Derby Silver Company lady's leg shaker USA, 1937 frosted glass, silver-plated brass 3.5 w x 7 d x 15 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to cap: [Derby Shelton Silver Co. Shelton
0183: Derby Silver Company lady's leg shakerEst. $1,000-$1,500
Guild Coldchester cocktail shaker and tray: Lurelle Guild Coldchester cocktail shaker and tray ALCOA USA, 1935 aluminum, brass 17 w x 15 d x 1 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of each element: [Kensington].
0185: Guild Coldchester cocktail shaker and trayEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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William Archibald Welden Empire cocktail set: William Archibald Welden Empire cocktail set Revere USA, 1938 chrome-plated brass, Bakelite 7.5 w x 4 d x 9 h inches Set includes pitcher, shaker, two cups and one tray. Signed with impressed
0186: William Archibald Welden Empire cocktail setEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Warren McArthur pair of lounge chairs: Warren McArthur pair of lounge chairs from the Arizona Biltmore Hotel USA, c. 1929 spun aluminum, vinyl, rubber 21 w x 25 d x 31 h inches Provenance: Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix | Private
0187: Warren McArthur pair of lounge chairsEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Russel Wright rare cocktail set, model 326: Russel Wright rare cocktail set, model 326 Russel Wright Inc. USA, 1930 spun aluminum, cork 6.25 dia x 11.5 h inches Set includes shaker, six cups and one tray. Signed with impressed
0188: Russel Wright rare cocktail set, model 326Est. $7,000-$9,000
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Gino Sarfatti table lamp, model 576: Gino Sarfatti table lamp, model 576 Arteluce Italy, 1956 acrylic, brass 7 w x 5 d x 28 h inches Signed with applied manufacturer's label to socket: [AL Milano Arteluce]. Literature: Gino
0189: Gino Sarfatti table lamp, model 576Est. $5,000-$7,000
Arteluce sconces, pair: Arteluce sconces, pair Italy, c. 1958 frosted glass, chrome-plated steel, aluminum 8 w x 12 d x 17.5 h inches Signed with applied manufacturer's label to one example: [AL Milano Arteluce].
0190: Arteluce sconces, pairEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
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Gino Sarfatti floor lamp, model 1034: Gino Sarfatti floor lamp, model 1034 Arteluce Italy, 1946-1951 brass, enameled aluminum, marble 12 dia x 80.5 h inches Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to stem: [Arteluce Made in
0191: Gino Sarfatti floor lamp, model 1034Est. $15,000-$20,000
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Gino Sarfatti floor lamp, model 1074: Gino Sarfatti floor lamp, model 1074 Arteluce Italy, 1957 chrome-plated steel, steel, enameled aluminum 7 w x 6.5 d x 75 h inches Literature: Gino Sarfatti: Selected Works 1938-1973, Romanelli
0192: Gino Sarfatti floor lamp, model 1074Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Gino Sarfatti table lamp, model 536: Gino Sarfatti table lamp, model 536 Arteluce Italy, 1966 enameled steel and aluminum 22.5 w x 10 d x 11.25 h inches Literature: Gino Sarfatti: Selected Works 1938-1973, Romanelli and Severi,
0193: Gino Sarfatti table lamp, model 536Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Gino Sarfatti ceiling fixture: Gino Sarfatti ceiling fixture Arteluce Italy, c. 1955 enameled aluminum, perforated and enameled brass, aluminum 19 dia x 6.75 h inches
0194: Gino Sarfatti ceiling fixtureEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Gino Sarfatti floor lamp, model 1063: Gino Sarfatti floor lamp, model 1063 Arteluce Italy, 1954 enameled steel 14 w x 18.5 d x 85 h inches Literature: Gino Sarfatti: Selected Works 1938-1973, Romanelli and Severi, ppg. 252, 452 Il
0195: Gino Sarfatti floor lamp, model 1063Est. $20,000-$30,000