Machine Age Design 1925-1950 2025-08-14 Auction - 110 Price Results - Wright in IL
Paul T. Frankl, Skyscraper occasional tableArt Deco, Collection of six geometric traysAmerican, Streamlined coupe model
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Machine Age Design 1925-1950

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Machine Age Design 1925-1950 on August 14th showcases over 100 works of furniture, decorative arts, lighting, prototypes, and renderings by leading figures of the era. Explore works by Donald Deskey, Paul T. Frankl, Gilbert Rohde, Henry Dreyfuss, Ilonka Karasz, Kem Weber, Walter Von Nessen, and Viktor Schreckengost in this dynamic tribute to the streamlined forms and visionary minds that transformed design in the early 20th century. Spanning much of the early 20th century, the Machine Age was a transformative period in design, technology, and society, characterized by an embrace of mass production and industrial aesthetics emphasizing clean lines, geometric shapes, and materials like steel, chrome, and plastic. Influential Machine Age styles included Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Precisionism alongside the parallel artistic movements of Cubism and Futurism.
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Giordani, Reattore pedal rocket plane: Giordani Reattore pedal rocket plane Italy, 1955-59 enameled steel, aluminum, plastic, chrome-plated steel, rubber 19.5 h x 23.5 w x 47.5 l in (50 x 60 x 121 cm) Decal manufacturer's labels to
0100: Giordani, Reattore pedal rocket planeEst. US$500-US$700
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Walter von Nessen, Table lamp: Walter von Nessen Table lamp USA, c. 1938 aluminum, brass 18 h x 14 dia in (46 x 36 cm) Cast manufacturer's mark to underside of base 'Spear C.L.2'. Provenance: Collection of Mark McDonald |
0101: Walter von Nessen, Table lampEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Chrysler, Winged Hawk hood ornament: Chrysler Winged Hawk hood ornament USA, 1953 chrome-plated brass 2.375 h x 2.5 w x 11.5 d in (6 x 6 x 29 cm) Cast manufacturer's number to underside 'CB22204 1456742 DG'. Provenance: Private
0102: Chrysler, Winged Hawk hood ornamentEst. US$500-US$700
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Playtime Company, Streamlined convertible toy car: Playtime Company Streamlined convertible toy car USA, c. 1955 enameled steel, steel, plastic 2 h x 7.25 w x 3 d in (5 x 18 x 8 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to top 'Playtime Toys Made in
0103: Playtime Company, Streamlined convertible toy carEst. US$300-US$500
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General Motors, GMC jet hood ornament: General Motors GMC jet hood ornament USA, c. 1955 chrome-plated metal 2 h x 15 w x 14.5 d in (5 x 38 x 37 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0104: General Motors, GMC jet hood ornamentEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Playforever, Enzo Gun Metal toy motorbike: Playforever Enzo Gun Metal toy motorbike United Kingdom, 2013 ABS plastic, rubber 5 h x 7.375 w x 9.75 d in (13 x 19 x 25 cm) Molded manufacturer's mark to underside 'Playforever' with sticker
0106: Playforever, Enzo Gun Metal toy motorbikeEst. US$200-US$300
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Viktor Schreckengost, Automobile concept sketches: Viktor Schreckengost Automobile concept sketches gouache and pastel on paper 20 h x 12.25 w in (51 x 31 cm) Provenance: Family of the artist | Heritage Auctions, Dallas, The Viktor Schreckengost
0108: Viktor Schreckengost, Automobile concept sketchesEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Premier steering wheel: Ford Motor Company Lincoln Premier steering wheel USA, c. 1956 urethane over steel, chrome-plated metal, glass 5.75 d x 18 dia in (15 x 46 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship
0109: Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Premier steering wheelEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Ford Motor Company, Mustang grille emblem: Ford Motor Company Mustang grille emblem USA, 1973 chrome-plated metal 2.5 h x 6.25 w x 1 d in (6 x 16 x 3 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Ford'. Provenance: Private Collection
0110: Ford Motor Company, Mustang grille emblemEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Art Deco, Collection of six geometric trays: Art Deco Collection of six geometric trays USA, c. 1930 reverse-painted glass, chrome-plated metal, painted wood largest: 1.5 h x 19 w x 12 d in (4 x 48 x 30 cm) smallest: 1.25 h x 17 w x 10.25 d
0111: Art Deco, Collection of six geometric traysEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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American, Reef Raider spear gun with stand: American Reef Raider spear gun with stand c. 1940 aluminum 5 h x 11 w x 2 d in (13 x 28 x 5 cm) Impressed to side 'Reef Raider'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago,
0112: American, Reef Raider spear gun with standEst. US$200-US$300
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Monumental bust of a robot: Monumental bust of a robot c. 1950 painted fiberglass 33 h x 44 w x 19 d in (84 x 112 x 48 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0113: Monumental bust of a robotEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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American, Streamlined coupe model: American Streamlined coupe model c. 1949 painted wood, chrome-plated metal, resin 6 h x 20.5 w x 8 d in (15 x 52 x 20 cm) This car is likely a model of the 1949 Chrysler Royal Coupe or the 1949
0115: American, Streamlined coupe modelEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Ford Motor Company, Mercury jet hood ornament: Ford Motor Company Mercury jet hood ornament USA, 1954 aluminum 5 h x 17.5 w x 26.5 d in (13 x 44 x 67 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0116: Ford Motor Company, Mercury jet hood ornamentEst. US$800-US$1,000
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George Hildebrand, Streamlined Coupe: George Hildebrand Streamlined Coupe c. 1936 gouache on paper sight: 8.25 h x 14.25 w in (21 x 36 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0117: George Hildebrand, Streamlined CoupeEst. US$500-US$700
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Elcourt Co., 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics plaque: Elcourt Co. 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics plaque USA, 1932 metal 4.5 h x 7 w x 0.125 d in (11 x 18 x 0 cm) Impressed to underside 'Mfg'd by Elcourt Co. 5225 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles Pat. Des.
0118: Elcourt Co., 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics plaqueEst. US$700-US$900
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American, Musical instruments, set of two: American Musical instruments, set of two c. 1940-50 aluminum, oak, goatskin, Bakelite 3 h x 32 w x 7.5 d in (8 x 81 x 19 cm) 8 h x 20.5 w x 2.5 d in (20 x 52 x 6 cm) Lot is comprised of a Dixie
0119: American, Musical instruments, set of twoEst. US$300-US$500
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Louis W. Rice, Skyscraper coffee pot: Louis W. Rice Skyscraper coffee pot Bernard Rice's Sons USA, c. 1928 electroplated nickel silver 9.25 h x 8.25 w x 3.875 d in (23 x 21 x 10 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Sky
0120: Louis W. Rice, Skyscraper coffee potEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Wolfgang Hoffmann, Tiered table: Wolfgang Hoffmann Tiered table Howell Manufacturing Co. Austria / USA, c. 1934 chrome-plated steel, lacquer 26.75 h x 19.75 dia in (68 x 50 cm) Decal manufacturer's label to underside
0121: Wolfgang Hoffmann, Tiered tableEst. US$700-US$900
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ITO, Toy rocket boat: ITO Toy rocket boat Japan, c. 1950 painted wood, metal, plastic 4.5 h x 22 w x 6 d in (11 x 56 x 15 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0122: ITO, Toy rocket boatEst. US$500-US$700
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Modern, Table lamp: Modern Table lamp USA, c. 1955 aluminum, brass 18 h x 17 w x 6 d in (46 x 43 x 15 cm) Paper label to interior 'Union Made International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 16271448'. This work
0123: Modern, Table lampEst. US$200-US$300