Design Masterworks 2016-11-17 Auction - 41 Price Results - Wright in IL
Jean Royere, Custom bar for Gaston Dutilleul, ParisGeorge Nakashima, Important, Rare Minguren coffee tableIsamu Noguchi, Rare, Important Chess table, model IN-61
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Design Masterworks

Design Masterworks is the highest quality sale of the season. Forty-one lots of specially curated and researched offerings make up this tightly vetted sale. From a Rare and Important Isamu Noguchi Chess table to stunning designs by Piero Fornasetti, the auction is a showcase of the best and rarest works coming to auction. Highlights previews will take place in New York and Chicago from November 10th to November 17th.
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Frank Lloyd Wright, Rare floor lamp, John Storer House: Frank Lloyd Wright Rare floor lamp from the John Storer House, Hollywood USA, 1923 copper-plated cast iron with applied patina, patinated brass, glass 8 w x 9 d x 76.25 h in (20 x 23 x 194 cm)
0001: Frank Lloyd Wright, Rare floor lamp, John Storer HouseEst. $50,000-$70,000
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Dankmar Adler & Louis Sullivan, Elevator door, Chicago: Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan Elevator door from the Chicago Stock Exchange Winslow Brothers USA, 1893 wrought iron, electroplated copper finish over cast iron 40.75 w x 1 d x 83.25 h in (104 x 3
0002: Dankmar Adler & Louis Sullivan, Elevator door, ChicagoEst. $30,000-$50,000
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Jean Royere, Custom bar for Gaston Dutilleul, Paris: Jean Royere Custom bar for Gaston Dutilleul, Paris France, 1955 oak veneer over plywood, enameled steel, laminate, lacquered wood 187.75 w x 45.5 d x 41.25 h in (477 x 116 x 105 cm) Wright would
0003: Jean Royere, Custom bar for Gaston Dutilleul, ParisEst. $150,000-$200,000
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Le Corbusier, Rare stool, Unite d'habitation: Le Corbusier Rare stool from Unite d'habitation, Nantes-Reze Bidoilleau Freres Switzerland / France, 1954-1955 painted oak 13 w x 10.5 d x 17.25 h in (33 x 27 x 44 cm) Provenance: Unite
0004: Le Corbusier, Rare stool, Unite d'habitationEst. $30,000-$50,000
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Robert Mallet-Stevens, Rare tobacco box: Robert Mallet-Stevens Rare tobacco box Maison Desny France, c. 1928 nickel-plated brass 8.25 w x 9 d x 4 h in (21 x 23 x 10 cm) Provenance: Dan Klein, London | Private Collection Exhibited:
0005: Robert Mallet-Stevens, Rare tobacco boxEst. $30,000-$40,000
Maison Desny, Rare table lamp: Maison Desny Rare table lamp France, c. 1930 chrome-plated metal, glass, mirror, paper shade 5.5 dia x 17.25 h in (14 x 44 cm) Stamped to underside: [DESNY PARIS MADE IN FRANCE]. Provenance:
0006: Maison Desny, Rare table lampEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed
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Maria Pergay, Important pair of Ring chairs: Maria Pergay Important pair of Ring chairs France, 1968 stainless steel 28.75 w x 23 d x 32 h in (73 x 58 x 81 cm) This pair of Ring chairs is from the edition of approximately fifty. Provenance:
0008: Maria Pergay, Important pair of Ring chairsEst. $50,000-$70,000
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Louise Nevelson, Moon Zag XI: Louise Nevelson Moon Zag XI USA, 1979 black painted wood construction 28 h x 29.75 w x 6.5 d in (71 x 76 x 17 cm) Provenance: Pace Gallery, New York | Private Collection | Tepper Galleries, Inc., 3
0010: Louise Nevelson, Moon Zag XIEst. $80,000-$120,000
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George Nakashima, Important, Rare Minguren coffee table: George Nakashima Important and Rare Minguren coffee table USA, 1977 redwood root burl, American black walnut 61.25 w x 53 d x 15.25 h in (156 x 135 x 39 cm) An exceptionally figured solid redwood
0011: George Nakashima, Important, Rare Minguren coffee tableEst. $150,000-$200,000
Jean Besnard, Monumental vase: Jean Besnard Monumental vase France, c. 1930 glazed and fired stoneware 17.75 dia x 16.75 h in (45 x 43 cm) Incised signature to underside: [Besnard/France]. Provenance: Acquired from L'Arc en
0012: Jean Besnard, Monumental vaseEst. $50,000-$70,000Lot Passed
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Gerald Summers, Rare Cut Ply Chair (CPC): Gerald Summers Rare Cut Ply Chair (CPC) Makers of Simple Furniture United Kingdom, c. 1934 white tinted plywood, upholstery, brass 17 w x 17.5 d x 26 h in (43 x 44 x 66 cm) Provenance: Private
0013: Gerald Summers, Rare Cut Ply Chair (CPC)Est. $30,000-$50,000
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Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Bush Form): Harry Bertoia Untitled (Bush Form) USA, c. 1975 welded and melt-formed phosphorous bronze with applied patina 13.5 h x 15 w x 14.25 d in (34 x 38 x 36 cm) Sold with a title of authentication from
0014: Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Bush Form)Est. $50,000-$70,000
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Harry Bertoia, Rare brooch: Harry Bertoia Rare brooch USA, c. 1942 hand forged and riveted brass 6 w x 4.5 d x 0.25 h in (15 x 11 x 1 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Rhode Island | Private Collection Literature: Bent,
0015: Harry Bertoia, Rare broochEst. $20,000-$30,000
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Isamu Noguchi, Rare, Important Chess table, model IN-61: Isamu Noguchi Rare and Important Chess table, model IN-61 Herman Miller USA, 1944 ebonized ash plywood, painted cast aluminum, acrylic inlays, brass, steel 26.25 w x 25.25 d x 19.5 h in (67 x 64 x
0016: Isamu Noguchi, Rare, Important Chess table, model IN-61Est. $150,000-$200,000
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J.B. Blunk, Important Redwood table: J.B. Blunk Important Redwood table USA, 1978 solid carved redwood burl 55 w x 38 d x 17.75 h in (140 x 97 x 45 cm) Wright would like to thank Mariah Nielson for her assistance in cataloging this
0017: J.B. Blunk, Important Redwood tableEst. $30,000-$50,000
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Bernar Venet, Two Arcs of 213.5: Bernar Venet Two Arcs of 213.5 France, 1987 rolled steel 83.5 h x 78.5 w x 20 d in (212 x 199 x 51 cm) Impressed to side of each arc: [213.5]. Provenance: Lemberg Gallery, Birmingham, MI | Private
0018: Bernar Venet, Two Arcs of 213.5Est. $120,000-$160,000
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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Important Bather's cabinet: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Important Bather's cabinet USA, c. 1968 acid-etched brass, enameled and patinated brass over pewter and wood 59.25 w x 15.5 d x 32.25 h in (150 x 39 x 82 cm)
0019: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Important Bather's cabinetEst. $70,000-$90,000
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Sido and Francois Thevenin, Rare bench: Sido and Francois Thevenin Rare bench Sawaya & Moroni France, c. 1984 wrought iron, leather, brass 95.5 w x 16 d x 19 h in (243 x 41 x 48 cm) Signed with branded designers' cipher to leather: [SF].
0020: Sido and Francois Thevenin, Rare benchEst. $30,000-$40,000
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Ron Arad, Blo-Void 3: Ron Arad Blo-Void 3 Gallery Mourmans United Kingdom / Netherlands, 2006 anodized aluminum, woven aluminum mesh 24 w x 50 d x 30 h in (61 x 127 x 76 cm) This example is number 1 from the edition of
0022: Ron Arad, Blo-Void 3Est. $60,000-$80,000
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Fontana Arte, Rare and Important mirror: Fontana Arte Rare and Important mirror Luigi Fontana & C./Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1950 textured and cut crystal, mirrored glass, brass 23.75 w x 1.5 d x 27.5 h in (60 x 4 x 70 cm) Signed with
0023: Fontana Arte, Rare and Important mirrorEst. $20,000-$30,000
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Pietro Chiesa, Rare occasional table: Pietro Chiesa Rare occasional table Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1936 etched and mirrored crystal, lacquered wood 20.5 dia x 17.75 h in (52 x 45 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Milan Literature:
0024: Pietro Chiesa, Rare occasional tableEst. $7,000-$9,000