Blackman Cruz 2015-04-21 Auction - 244 Price Results - Wright in IL - Page 2
18th Century studded safeAmerican pair of chairs from Al Capone's retreatBlackman Cruz Workshop Snake chair
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Blackman Cruz

Wright presents Blackman Cruz, a special auction organized in collaboration with the renowned Los Angeles dealers. Comprised of furniture, design and objects selected specifically for this sale, Blackman Cruz includes alluring and exquisite works characteristic of their selective and inquisitive eye. Composed of a wide-ranging assortment of good design, from antiques to their own contemporary productions, the auction collection is united by their distinct aesthetic sensibility celebrating the virtues of drama, humor, ingenuity, and sculptural boldness. Highlights include a granite Sphinx by the sculptor David Edstrom that exhibited at the Panama Pacific Exposition of San Francisco in 1915 and a pair of gnarled wood and root lounge chairs from Al Capone?s hideout in Wisconsin. A 1951 Bianchi Motorcycle, an iron studded two-door safe and a 1952 glass mosaic cityscape mural from the Petroleum Club of the Statler Hotel in Los Angeles are also among the top lots in the sale. Designers from around the world such as Josef Hoffmann, Carlo Bugatti, Andre Sornay, Paolo de Poli and Arturo Pani are represented in this alluring collection. Works from Blackman Cruz will be presented in exhibitions designed by Adam Blackman and David Cruz at Wright?s New York gallery and in Los Angeles at Blackman Cruz with opening receptions in both cities on April 2 and April 9 respectively.
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Warren McArthur pair of candlesticks, Arizona Biltmore: Warren McArthur pair of candlesticks from the Arizona Biltmore USA, c. 1927 patinated copper 4.5 w x 5 d x 4.5 h inches Stamped: [Arizona Biltmore]. Provenance: Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix
0124: Warren McArthur pair of candlesticks, Arizona BiltmoreEst. $4,000-$6,000
William Spratling armchair: William Spratling armchair USA/Mexico, c. 1945 leather, wood, sabino, patinated leather 21 w x 27 d x 33 h inches Branded mark to reverse.
0125: William Spratling armchairEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
William Spratling chair: William Spratling chair USA/Mexico, c. 1948 sabino, leather 19 w x 25 d x 24 h inches Signed with branded artist’s cipher to reverse: [WS Taxco].
0126: William Spratling chairEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
Raymond McGrath floor lamp: Raymond McGrath floor lamp United Kingdom, c. 1929 copper, iron, rattan 11 dia x 56 h inches Raymond McGrath was an Australian-born architect and interior designer who served as Principle
0127: Raymond McGrath floor lampEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed
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Gerard van den Berg The Rock sofa: Gerard van den Berg The Rock sofa Montis The Netherlands, 1970 leather 82.25 w x 38 d x 46 h inches
0128: Gerard van den Berg The Rock sofaEst. $7,000-$9,000
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Blackman Cruz Workshop Hudson table lamps, pair: Blackman Cruz Workshop Hudson table lamps, pair USA, 2008 bronze, silk 15 w x 11.25 d x 24 h inches Impressed to base: [Blackman Cruz].
0129: Blackman Cruz Workshop Hudson table lamps, pairEst. $6,000-$8,000
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19th Century lounge chair: 19th Century lounge chair Northern Europe leather, wood frame 30 w x 27 d x 45 h inches
0131: 19th Century lounge chairEst. $2,500-$3,500
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19th and 20th Century collection of eleven dog collars: 19th and 20th Century collection of eleven dog collars USA/Europe leather, brass, iron 29 w x 9 d x 28 h inches Sold with wall-mounted display bracket. This collection of dog collars has been
0132: 19th and 20th Century collection of eleven dog collarsEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Japanese Ikebana vases, set of three: Japanese Ikebana vases, set of three Late Edo Period bronze 10.75 dia x 8 h inches Impressed signature to underside of two examples.
0133: Japanese Ikebana vases, set of threeEst. $4,000-$6,000
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19th Century ballot box: 19th Century ballot box Italy hand-painted wood 12.25 w x 6.25 d x 13.5 h inches Expressing the essence of most of life's decisions, this Italian ballot box allows voters to cast their ballot in
0134: 19th Century ballot boxEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Tramp Art cabinet: Tramp Art cabinet USA, c. 1880 chip-carved wood, glass knobs 46.25 w x 20.5 d x 55.25 h inches Cabinet features five drawers and one door concealing storage. As tramp art pieces go, this dresser
0135: Tramp Art cabinetEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Maestro Meza chairs, set of four: Maestro Meza chairs, set of four Mexico, c. 1945 mahogany, patinated leather with faceted metal studs 21.5 w x 31 d x 33 h inches Provenance: Private collection Chimalistac, Mexico City
0136: Maestro Meza chairs, set of fourEst. $8,000-$10,000
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19th Century cradle scythe patent model: 19th Century cradle scythe patent model wood, metal 5.5 w x 7.75 d x 11.5 h inches
0137: 19th Century cradle scythe patent modelEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Continental oil lamps, pair: Continental oil lamps, pair 19th Century bronze 3 w x 6.5 d x 6.75 h inches
0138: Continental oil lamps, pairEst. $1,500-$2,000
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French wingback lounge chairs, pair: French wingback lounge chairs, pair c. 1975 leather 32 w x 40 d x 34.5 h inches These French wingback chairs represent the playful embellishment and radical experimentation of form in 1970s
0139: French wingback lounge chairs, pairEst. $15,000-$20,000
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Italian mirrors, pair: Italian mirrors, pair Late 19th Century marble, mirrored glass 23.5 w x 3 d x 27.75 h inches
0140: Italian mirrors, pairEst. $8,000-$10,000
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Folk Art Untitled (dollar bill): Folk Art Untitled (dollar bill) USA, c. 1965 hand-carved mahogany 23.75 h x 55.25 w inches
0141: Folk Art Untitled (dollar bill)Est. $2,500-$3,500
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Mexican table lamps, pair: Mexican table lamps, pair c. 1950 mahogany, silk, brass 13 dia x 28.25 h inches
0142: Mexican table lamps, pairEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Arturo Pani, attribution occasional table: Arturo Pani, attribution occasional table Mexico, c. 1945 mahogany, brass 25.5 dia x 24.5 h inches
0143: Arturo Pani, attribution occasional tableEst. $2,000-$3,000
French cabinet: French cabinet c. 1935 cherry, bronze 113 w x 16 d x 31 h inches Cabinet features two pivoting leaves that come forward to form a table top.
0144: French cabinetEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
Early 20th Century mirror: Early 20th Century mirror France mirrored glass, painted plaster 33 w x 1 d x 44.5 h inches
0145: Early 20th Century mirrorEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
19th Century mirror: 19th Century mirror France repousse silver, brass, mercury glass 15.25 w x 6.75 d x 23 h inches
0146: 19th Century mirrorEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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18th Century applique: 18th Century applique iron, tole 21 w x 7.5 d x 41 h inches
0147: 18th Century appliqueEst. $2,000-$3,000