Modern Design 2024-09-19 Auction - 126 Price Results - Rago in NJ
Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Bush Form)George Nakashima, Special-order Triple Sliding Door cabinetAlbert Paley, Partner's desk for Rosecliff, Inc., New York
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Lambertville, NJ, United States
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On September 19th, Modern Design offers an extraordinary collection of works by some of the most celebrated designers and makers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Among these exceptional lots are an Untitled (Bush Form) by Harry Bertoia, over forty lots of furniture by design luminaries George and Mira Nakashima, a rare Partner's desk by Albert Paley, turned wood by the Moulthrops, and designs by Wendell Castle, Vladimir Kagan, Paul Evans, Wharton Esherick, Pierre Jeanneret, and more.
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After Alexander Calder, Star tapestry: After Alexander Calder Star tapestry 1975 hand-woven maguey fiber 71.5 h x 48 w in (182 x 122 cm) Woven initials, date, and number to lower edge 'CA 75 11'. This work is number 11 from the edition
0100: After Alexander Calder, Star tapestryEst. US$9,000-US$12,000
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George Nakashima, Conoid bench: George Nakashima Conoid bench Nakashima Studio USA, 1971 American black walnut, hickory 30 h x 98.5 w x 29 d in (76 x 250 x 74 cm) Bench features a single slab seat with two free edges and
0101: George Nakashima, Conoid benchEst. US$20,000-US$30,000
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Mira Nakashima, Special-order Cluster-Based dining table: Mira Nakashima Special-order Cluster-Based dining table Nakashima Studio USA, 1995 American black walnut, rosewood 28.75 h x 42 dia in (73 x 107 cm) Table features an exceptional, book-matched
0102: Mira Nakashima, Special-order Cluster-Based dining tableEst. US$8,000-US$12,000
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Mira Nakashima, Conoid chairs, pair: Mira Nakashima Conoid chairs, pair Nakashima Studio USA, 1995 American black walnut, hickory 35.5 h x 21 w x 19 d in (90 x 53 x 48 cm) Chairs feature single slab seats. Signed and dated to
0103: Mira Nakashima, Conoid chairs, pairEst. US$4,500-US$6,500
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George Nakashima, Conoid desk: George Nakashima Conoid desk Nakashima Studio USA, 1971 American black walnut 29 h x 54 w x 29.25 d in (74 x 137 x 74 cm) Desk features three drawers and a single slab top with two free edges and
0104: George Nakashima, Conoid deskEst. US$15,000-US$20,000
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George Nakashima, Lounge Chair with Right Arm: George Nakashima Lounge Chair with Right Arm Nakashima Studio USA, 1970 American black walnut, hickory 33 h x 30.5 w x 24 d in (84 x 77 x 61 cm) Chair features a single slab arm with one free
0105: George Nakashima, Lounge Chair with Right ArmEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
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George Nakashima, Pedestal: George Nakashima Pedestal Nakashima Studio USA, 1971 American black walnut, casters 24.25 h x 19.25 w x 15.5 d in (62 x 49 x 39 cm) Pedestal features three drawers. Sold with digital copies of the
0106: George Nakashima, PedestalEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Bush Form): Harry Bertoia Untitled (Bush Form) c. 1970 welded copper and bronze with applied patina 15 h x 14.5 w x 12 d in (38 x 37 x 30 cm) This work is included in the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne and
0107: Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Bush Form)Est. US$50,000-US$70,000
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George Nakashima, Conoid chair: George Nakashima Conoid chair Nakashima Studio USA, 1970 American black walnut, hickory 35.5 h x 21 w x 19 d in (90 x 53 x 48 cm) Inscribed with client's name to underside 'Cooper'. Provenance:
0108: George Nakashima, Conoid chairEst. US$3,500-US$4,500
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After Alexander Calder, Sun tapestry: After Alexander Calder Sun tapestry CAC Publications/Bon Art 1974 hand-woven maguey fiber 48 h x 73 w in (122 x 185 cm) Woven initials, date, and number to lower edge 'CA 74 55/100'. Fabric
0109: After Alexander Calder, Sun tapestryEst. US$7,000-US$9,000
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George Nakashima, Rare Slab coffee table: George Nakashima Rare Slab coffee table Nakashima Studio USA, 1958 English oak burl, American black walnut 13.25 h x 58 w x 33.5 d in (34 x 147 x 85 cm) Table features a single slab top with
0110: George Nakashima, Rare Slab coffee tableEst. US$25,000-US$35,000
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George Nakashima, Amoeba nesting tables, set of three: George Nakashima Amoeba nesting tables, set of three Nakashima Studio USA, 1960 oak burl, oak 20.75 h x 22.5 w x 20.5 d in (53 x 57 x 52 cm) 18.75 h x 22.5 w x 22.5 d in (48 x 57 x 57 cm) 17 h x 20
0111: George Nakashima, Amoeba nesting tables, set of threeEst. US$10,000-US$15,000
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George Nakashima, Conoid dining table: George Nakashima Conoid dining table Nakashima Studio USA, 1972 American black walnut, rosewood 30.25 h x 71.5 w x 41/25 d in (77 x 182 x 104 cm) Table features a book-matched top with two free
0112: George Nakashima, Conoid dining tableEst. US$25,000-US$35,000
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After Alexander Calder, Floating Circles tapestry: After Alexander Calder Floating Circles tapestry CAC Publications/Bon Art 1974 hand-woven maguey fiber 71.5 h x 49.5 w in (182 x 126 cm) Woven intials and date to lower right 'Calder 74'. Fabric
0113: After Alexander Calder, Floating Circles tapestryEst. US$7,000-US$9,000
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George Nakashima, Conoid coffee table: George Nakashima Conoid coffee table Nakashima Studio USA, 1971 American black walnut, rosewood 13 h x 53 w x 30.75 d in (33 x 135 x 78 cm) Table features a dramatic single slab top with two free
0114: George Nakashima, Conoid coffee tableEst. US$20,000-US$30,000
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Matt and Philip Moulthrop, Collection of three works: Matt and Philip Moulthrop Collection of three works 2001, 2004, 2010 turned and varnished ashleaf maple, white pine, and tulipwood 6 h x 7 dia in (15 x 18 cm) 5.625 h x 7.375 dia in (14 x 19 cm)
0115: Matt and Philip Moulthrop, Collection of three worksEst. US$3,000-US$4,000
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George Nakashima, Four-Legged High chairs, set of four: George Nakashima Four-Legged High chairs, set of four Nakashima Studio USA, 1963 American black walnut 29.75 h x 23.25 w x 17.5 d in (76 x 59 x 44 cm) Inscribed with client's name to underside of
0116: George Nakashima, Four-Legged High chairs, set of fourEst. US$3,000-US$4,000
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George Nakashima, Trestle dining table: George Nakashima Trestle dining table Nakashima Studio USA, 1963 American black walnut, rosewood 29 h x 60 w x 36.25 d in (74 x 152 x 92 cm) Table features a book-matched figured top with two free
0117: George Nakashima, Trestle dining tableEst. US$9,000-US$14,000
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George Nakashima, New chair: George Nakashima New chair Nakashima Studio USA, 1959 American black walnut, hickory 36 h x 18.5 w x 21.75 d in (91 x 47 x 55 cm) Chair features sap grain to seat. Inscribed with client's name to
0118: George Nakashima, New chairEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Philip Moulthrop, Monumental Black Gum Chalice: Philip Moulthrop Monumental Black Gum Chalice 1998 turned and varnished black gum 25.25 h x 13 dia in (64 x 33 cm) Etched signature, date, number and wood type to underside 'Ed Moulthrop Black Gum
0119: Philip Moulthrop, Monumental Black Gum ChaliceEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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George Nakashima, Settee with Arms: George Nakashima Settee with Arms Nakashima Studio USA, 1963 American black walnut, upholstery 30.75 h x 78 w x 31 d in (78 x 198 x 79 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the original order card.
0120: George Nakashima, Settee with ArmsEst. US$10,000-US$15,000
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Matt Moulthrop, Hackberry Globe: Matt Moulthrop Hackberry Globe 2006 turned and varnished hackberry 8.5 h x 13 dia in (22 x 33 cm) Etched signature, number, date, and wood type to underside 'Matt Moulthrop Hackberry Celtis
0121: Matt Moulthrop, Hackberry GlobeEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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George Nakashima, Cushion armchair: George Nakashima Cushion armchair Nakashima Studio USA, 1963 American black walnut, upholstery 31 h x 29.75 w x 36 d in (79 x 76 x 91 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the original order card.
0122: George Nakashima, Cushion armchairEst. US$5,000-US$7,500
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George Nakashima, Exceptional Single-Arm settee: George Nakashima Exceptional Single-Arm settee Nakashima Studio USA, 1959 American black walnut, upholstery 30.5 h x 82 w x 34 d in (77 x 208 x 86 cm) Settee features one single slab arm with free
0123: George Nakashima, Exceptional Single-Arm setteeEst. US$15,000-US$25,000