Living Contemporary 2016-07-14 Auction - 334 Price Results - Wright in IL - Page 8
Mira Nakashima, Minguren I coffee tableFranz Hagenauer, heads in profile, pairMoroccan, pile carpet
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Chicago, IL, United States
Auction Details

Living Contemporary

Wright's Living Contemporary auction on July 14th features a mix of design and art reflecting the way we live today. This eclectic sale showcases significant works by Vladimir Kagan, Mira Nakashima and Ron Gilad alongside decorative oddities like a life-sized shark carving. Infused with style and touch of grit, Living Contemporary will appeal to decorators and collectors alike.
Pierre Cardin, floor lamp: Pierre Cardin floor lamp France, 1970 anodized aluminum, brass coated steel 8 dia x 64 h in (20 x 163 cm) Signed with decal studio label to side: [Pierre Cardin].
0271: Pierre Cardin, floor lampEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Ignazio Gardella, sconces model LP5, pair: Ignazio Gardella sconces model LP5, pair Azucena Italy, 1954 glass, enameled aluminum, brass 6.5 w x 7.5 d x 9 h in (17 x 19 x 23 cm) Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 85
0272: Ignazio Gardella, sconces model LP5, pairEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
SOLD
Robert Herrmann, View From Above: Robert Herrmann View From Above c. 1965 gouache and pencil on artist board 7.5 h x 11.5 w in (19 x 29 cm) Provenance: Estate of John R. Eckel, Jr., Houston
0273: Robert Herrmann, View From AboveEst. $700-$900
SOLD
Hiromitsu Morimoto, Untitled (two works): Hiromitsu Morimoto Untitled (two works) gelatin silver print with pencil 15.75 h x 19.75 w in (40 x 50 cm) Additional example measures: 15.5 h x 18.25 w inches.
0274: Hiromitsu Morimoto, Untitled (two works)Est. $300-$500
SOLD
1960s, armchairs, pair: 1960s armchairs, pair rattan 27.5 w x 22 d x 28.5 h in (70 x 56 x 72 cm)
0275: 1960s, armchairs, pairEst. $1,000-$1,500
SOLD
Kalevala Koru, pair of wall hangings: Kalevala Koru pair of wall hangings Finland, c. 1965 glazed ceramic, steel wire 7.5 w x 0.5 d x 41.75 h in (19 x 1 x 106 cm) Signed with applied studio label to reverse of each example:
0276: Kalevala Koru, pair of wall hangingsEst. $1,000-$1,500
SOLD
Robert Herrmann, American Airlines St. Louis: Robert Herrmann American Airlines St. Louis c. 1965 watercolor and pencil on paper 8 h x 12 w in (20 x 30 cm) Provenance: Estate of John R. Eckel, Jr., Houston
0277: Robert Herrmann, American Airlines St. LouisEst. $700-$900
SOLD
Marc Newson, Wooden chair: Marc Newson Wooden chair Cappellini Australia / Italy, 1988 bent beech wood 33 w x 42 d x 27 h in (84 x 107 x 69 cm) Literature: Marc Newson, Rawsthorn, ppg. 34-37, 212 Marc Newson, Morgan, pg.
0278: Marc Newson, Wooden chairEst. $3,000-$5,000
Moroccan, pile carpet: Moroccan pile carpet c. 1975 hand-knotted wool 77 w x 122 l in (196 x 310 cm)
0279: Moroccan, pile carpetEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
Bertha Shaefer, desk, model 2162: Bertha Shaefer desk, model 2162 Singer & Sons USA / Italy, c. 1955 walnut 53.5 w x 31 d x 39 h in (136 x 79 x 99 cm) Desk features four drawers. Literature: Singer & Sons, manufacturer's
0280: Bertha Shaefer, desk, model 2162Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
SOLD
Raak, table lamp: Raak table lamp The Netherlands, c. 1965 enameled aluminum, enameled steel, brass 13 w x 10.25 d x 15 h in (33 x 26 x 38 cm) Signed with partial decal manufacturer's label to shade: [Amsterdam
0282: Raak, table lampEst. $500-$700
SOLD
Konstantin Grcic, pre-production Chair One: Konstantin Grcic pre-production Chair One Magis Germany / Italy, 2004 cast and enameled aluminum, cast concrete, rubber 21.75 w x 23.25 d x 31.75 h in (55 x 59 x 81 cm) Signed with molded
0285: Konstantin Grcic, pre-production Chair OneEst. $500-$700
Ingo Maurer, light bulb pendant: Ingo Maurer light bulb pendant Design M Germany, 1969 glass, enameled steel 8.25 dia x 15.5 h in (21 x 39 cm)
0286: Ingo Maurer, light bulb pendantEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
SOLD
Ettore Sottsass, Obrello di Buddha vase: Ettore Sottsass Obrello di Buddha vase Design Gallery Milano Italy, 1988 marble, brass, enameled steel 10.5 dia x 16.5 h in (27 x 42 cm) This work is from the edition of 36.
0287: Ettore Sottsass, Obrello di Buddha vaseEst. $2,000-$3,000
SOLD
Tauba Auerbach, [2,3]: Tauba Auerbach [2,3] 2011 die-cut paper construction 20.75 h x 16.5 w x 4.5 d in (53 x 42 x 11 cm) Signed and numbered to insert 'Tauba A 660/1000'. This work is number 660 from the edition of
0288: Tauba Auerbach, [2,3]Est. $500-$700
SOLD
American, Soap Box Derby race car: American Soap Box Derby race car c. 1975 lacquered wood, plastic, steel wire 84 w x 36 d x 24 h in (213 x 91 x 61 cm) Provenance: Commissioned by Clemmie Dixon Spangler for his daughter Abby
0290: American, Soap Box Derby race carEst. $1,000-$1,500
SOLD
Ettore Sottsass, Ringhiera Rossa vase, Bharata series: Ettore Sottsass Ringhiera Rossa vase from the Bharata series Design Gallery Milano Italy, 1985 marble, copper, mahogany 11 dia x 20.75 h in (28 x 53 cm) This work is from the edition of 36.
0291: Ettore Sottsass, Ringhiera Rossa vase, Bharata seriesEst. $2,000-$3,000
Contemporary, pile carpet: Contemporary pile carpet c. 2000 machine-woven wool, machine-woven acrylic 121 w x 167 d in (307 x 424 cm) This contemporary work is based on a Moroccan design. The origin of the work is unknown.
0292: Contemporary, pile carpetEst. $7,000-$9,000Lot Passed
Marcello Fantoni, vase: Marcello Fantoni vase Italy, c. 1965 glazed stoneware 9 w x 3 d x 7 h in (23 x 8 x 18 cm) Glazed signature to underside of each example: [Fantoni Italy].
0293: Marcello Fantoni, vaseEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
SOLD
Peter Opsvik, Garden chair: Peter Opsvik Garden chair Stokke Norway, 1985 beech, beech plywood, upholstery 45 w x 37 d x 71 h in (114 x 94 x 180 cm)
0294: Peter Opsvik, Garden chairEst. $3,000-$5,000