Living Contemporary 2017-01-19 Auction - 187 Price Results - Wright in IL - Page 7
Guido Faleschini, dining chairs, set of eightMyron (Mike) Nevelson, UntitledIsamu Noguchi, Freeform sofa and ottoman
Done
Chicago, IL, United States
Auction Details

Living Contemporary

This January, Wright presents Living Contemporary, a highly curated and distinct auction featuring art, design and eclectic treasures. Featured items include works by Philippe Starck, lighting by Ingo Maurer and Marc Newson, alongside ceramics by Japanese artist Mineo Mizuno and Midcentury Modern furniture from Brazil. A standout grouping of objects from a single collection featuring a widely varied ensemble of German and Bauhaus era objects mixed with Post-Modern furniture, rounds out this multi-faceted sale.
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Robert Herrmann, At the Dock: Robert Herrmann At the Dock 1990 watercolor on paper 12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm) Signed and dated to lower margin 'RH 90'. Provenance: Estate of John R. Eckel, Jr., Houston
0247: Robert Herrmann, At the DockEst. $700-$900
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Domus, collection of 188 publications: Domus collection of 188 publications Italy, 1957-1997 printed paper 9.5 w x 12.75 h in (24 x 32 cm) Collection includes an incomplete run of 188 issues of Domus magazine ranging from 1957 to 1997.
0248: Domus, collection of 188 publicationsEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Vitaly Komar & Alex Melamid, poster, Souls Project: Vitaly Komar and Alex Melamid poster for the Souls Project Russia, 1979-81 offset lithograph on glossy paper 28.5 h x 19.5 w in (72 x 50 cm) Signed and numbered to verso 'Alex Melamid AP 1/5'. This
0249: Vitaly Komar & Alex Melamid, poster, Souls ProjectEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Marc Newson, Embryo chair: Marc Newson Embryo chair Idee Australia / Japan, 1988 upholstery, aluminum 33 w x 34 d x 31 h in (84 x 86 x 79 cm) Literature: Marc Newson, Rawsthorn, ppg. 26-29, 212 Marc Newson, Morgan, ppg.
0251: Marc Newson, Embryo chairEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Marc Newson, collection of four table top accessories: Marc Newson collection of four table top accessories Cappellini Australia / Italy, 1990/1991 frosted glass, glass 6.75 dia x 12.75 h in (17 x 32 cm) Collection includes two Orgone vessels, one
0253: Marc Newson, collection of four table top accessoriesEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Kurt Schwitters, attribution, biscuit tin: Kurt Schwitters, attribution biscuit tin Germany, c. 1930 enameled steel 7.5 w x 5 d x 2 h in (19 x 13 x 5 cm) Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to underside: [H. Bahlsens Keks-Fabrik
0255: Kurt Schwitters, attribution, biscuit tinEst. $500-$700
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John Mascheroni, mirror: John Mascheroni mirror USA, 1970 aluminum, mirrored glass, lacquered wood 19.25 w x 3.5 d x 31 h in (49 x 9 x 79 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to verso: [To Eleanor and Charles 4/29/70 John
0256: John Mascheroni, mirrorEst. $700-$900
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Robert Herrmann, Boats: Robert Herrmann Boats USA, 1956 oil on masonite 12 h x 16 w in (30 x 41 cm) Signed and dated to verso 'R. Herrmann 56'. Provenance: Estate of John R. Eckel, Jr., Houston
0258: Robert Herrmann, BoatsEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Philippe Starck, Ti-Tang teapot: Philippe Starck Ti-Tang teapot Alessi France / Germany, 1991 porcelain, aluminum 5.5 w x 7 d x 8.5 h in (14 x 18 x 22 cm) Signed with glazed manufacturer's mark to underside: [Alessi Tendentse
0259: Philippe Starck, Ti-Tang teapotEst. $200-$300
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Harvey Probber, cabinet: Harvey Probber cabinet Harvey Probber Inc. USA, c. 1960 lacquered wood, enameled copper 42 w x 17.75 d x 25.75 h in (107 x 45 x 65 cm) Signed with applied metal manufacturer's label to drawer:
0260: Harvey Probber, cabinetEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Robert Herrmann, Casting Shadows: Robert Herrmann Casting Shadows USA, 1990 watercolor and pencil on paper 12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'RH 90'. Provenance: Estate of John R. Eckel, Jr., Houston
0261: Robert Herrmann, Casting ShadowsEst. $700-$900
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Ettore Sottsass, Callimaco floor lamp: Ettore Sottsass Callimaco floor lamp Artemide Italy, 1982 / c. 2000 enameled aluminum, chrome-plated steel, plastic 15.5 dia x 78.75 h in (39 x 200 cm) Signed with decal manufacturer's label to
0262: Ettore Sottsass, Callimaco floor lampEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Philippe Starck, Bubble Club tables, pair: Philippe Starck Bubble Club tables, pair Kartell France / Italy, 2001 injection molded plastic 20.25 w x 20.25 d x 16.25 h in (51 x 51 x 41 cm) Signed with molded manufacturer's mark to underside
0263: Philippe Starck, Bubble Club tables, pairEst. $100-$200
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Alejandro Ruiz, Arausia bowl: Alejandro Ruiz Arausia bowl Venini Italy 1997 iridized glass 17 w x 6.5 d x 7.5 h in (43 x 17 x 19 cm) Signed with decal manufacturer's label to side: [Venini Murano Made in Italy]. Incised
0264: Alejandro Ruiz, Arausia bowlEst. $300-$500
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Philippe Starck, Prince Aha stools, set of three: Philippe Starck Prince Aha stools, set of three Kartell France / Italy, 1999 molded plastic 11.75 dia x 16.5 h in (30 x 42 cm) Signed with molded manufacturer's mark to interior of each example:
0265: Philippe Starck, Prince Aha stools, set of threeEst. $200-$300
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Gerard Taylor, table lamp: Gerard Taylor table lamp Memphis United Kingdom / Italy, 1982 enameled steel, laminate, stainless steel 6 w x 4.75 d x 17.25 h in (15 x 12 x 44 cm) Signed with applied metal manufacturer's label to
0266: Gerard Taylor, table lampEst. $500-$700
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Marc Newson, Embryo chair: Marc Newson Embryo chair Idee Australia / Japan, 1988 upholstery, aluminum 30.5 w x 35 d x 31.5 h in (77 x 89 x 80 cm) Literature: Marc Newson, Rawsthorn, ppg. 26-29, 212 Marc Newson, Morgan, ppg.
0268: Marc Newson, Embryo chairEst. $1,500-$2,000