DESIGN 2013-10-17 Auction - 381 Price Results - Wright in IL - Page 7
Ron Arad This Mortal CoilEames special-order 670 lounge chair and ottomanArne Jacobsen Swan settee, model 3321
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Wright's Design sale features works by renowned designers of the 20th century. This October Wright presents more than twenty designs by George Nakashima from an important private collection that have never before been to market. Highlights from the collection include an exceptional Minguren I coffee table made of Carpathian Elm, a Conoid bench with an expressive seat as well as many lamps, stools, chairs and bookcases each expertly crafted. The works, most ordered in the 1970s, are accompanied by drawings from Nakashima as well as correspondence between the artist and the collector. Other sale highlights include works from Chandigarh, India by Pierre Jeanneret, as well as American mid-century designs by George Nelson & Associates, Charles and Ray Eames and Greta Magnusson Grossman. Works by Paul Evans, Piero Fornasetti, Gio Ponti, Edward Wormley, Serge Mouille and many others also feature prominently in this sale.
Ico and Luisa Parisi console: Ico and Luisa Parisi console Italy, c. 1960 rosewood, glass 79 w x 19 d x 38.25 h inches Console features six drawers.
0244: Ico and Luisa Parisi consoleEst. US$10,000-US$15,000Lot Passed
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Paolo Buffa cabinet: Paolo Buffa cabinet Italy, c. 1950 Italian walnut, marble, brass 63 w x 17.5 d x 54.75 h inches The elaborate metal inlay on this cabinet was created by Giovanni Garibaldi. Cabinet features two
0245: Paolo Buffa cabinetEst. US$7,000-US$9,000
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Scarpa Artona armchairs, set of six: Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona armchairs, set of six Maxalto Italy, 1975 walnut, ebony, leather 28.75 w x 23.75 d x 26.5 h inches Literature: Afra e Tobia Scarpa: Architetti e Designers, Piva, pg.
0246: Scarpa Artona armchairs, set of sixEst. US$7,000-US$9,000
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Venini sconces, pair: Venini sconces, pair Italy, c. 1945 glass, nickel-plated brass 7 w x 8.5 d x 9 h inches Signed with four-line acid stamp to underside of each example: [Venini Murano Made in Italy].
0247: Venini sconces, pairEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Fontana Arte mirror: Fontana Arte mirror Italy, c. 1958 crystal, mirror, brass 23 w x 1.25 d x 30.75 h inches Literature: Fontana Arte: Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Deboni, pl. 422
0248: Fontana Arte mirrorEst. US$10,000-US$15,000
Dino Martens Signoriella table lamps, pair: Dino Martens Signoriella table lamps, pair Aureliano Toso Italy, c. 1956 Mezza Filigrana glass with gold inclusions, brass, anodized aluminum, silk 14 w x 14 d x 31.5 h inches Literature: Dino
0249: Dino Martens Signoriella table lamps, pairEst. US$5,000-US$7,000Lot Passed
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Carlo Scarpa sconces, pair: Carlo Scarpa sconces, pair Venini Italy, c. 1940 corroso glass, brass 6 w x 7.5 d x 11 h inches Impressed numbers to mount of each example.
0251: Carlo Scarpa sconces, pairEst. US$7,000-US$9,000
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Carlo Scarpa Mezza Filigrana chandelier: Carlo Scarpa Mezza Filigrana chandelier, model 5417 Venini Italy, c. 1931 glass, brass 12.25 dia x 26.5 h inches Literature: Venini Glass: Its History, Artists and Techniques, Deboni, blue
0252: Carlo Scarpa Mezza Filigrana chandelierEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
Ercole Barovier Pezzati pendant lamp: Ercole Barovier Pezzati pendant lamp Barovier & Toso Italy, 1956 alternating amethyst and amber tessere, enameled steel, brass 17 w x 7 d x 24 h inches Literature: Art of the Barovier:
0254: Ercole Barovier Pezzati pendant lampEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed
Ercole Barovier A Spina bowl: Ercole Barovier A Spina bowl Barovier & Toso Italy, 1958/c. 1975 glass 7.75 dia x 3.5 h inches Incised signature to underside: [Barovier & Toso Murano]. Literature: Ercole Barovier 1889-1974
0255: Ercole Barovier A Spina bowlEst. US$3,000-US$5,000Lot Passed
Carlo Scarpa A Bollicine vase: Carlo Scarpa A Bollicine vase Venini Italy, 1932 glass 3.5 dia x 5.25 h inches Signed with four-line acid stamp to underside: [Venini Murano Made in Italy]. Literature: Carlo Scarpa: I Vetri
0256: Carlo Scarpa A Bollicine vaseEst. US$3,000-US$5,000Lot Passed
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Carlo Scarpa A Bugne vase: Carlo Scarpa A Bugne vase Venini Italy, c. 1935 iridized corroso glass 6.75 dia x 8 h inches Signed with four-line acid stamp to underside: [Venini Murano Made in Italy]. Literature: Carlo
0257: Carlo Scarpa A Bugne vaseEst. US$15,000-US$20,000
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Alessandro Pianon Pulcini: Alessandro Pianon Pulcini Vistosi Italy, c. 1963 glass, copper 5.5 w x 3.5 d x 12.25 h inches Literature: Murano: Glass from the Olnick Spanu Collection, Olnick and Spanu, pg. 181
0258: Alessandro Pianon PulciniEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Paolo Venini Clessidres, pair: Paolo Venini Clessidres, pair Venini Italy, c. 1965 glass, sand 2.25 dia x 5.75 h inches
0259: Paolo Venini Clessidres, pairEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Peter Pelzel bottle: Peter Pelzel bottle Vistosi Italy, c. 1962 glass 2.5 dia x 16.5 h inches Signed with applied manufacturer's label to base: [Vistosi]. Literature: Art Glass from Murano: 1910-1970, Heiremans,
0260: Peter Pelzel bottleEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
Gino Vistosi vase: Gino Vistosi vase Vistosi Italy, c. 1962 glass 4.25 dia x 14 h inches Signed with applied foil label to base: [Made in Italy Murano]. Literature: 20th Century Murano Art Glass, Heiremans, pg.
0261: Gino Vistosi vaseEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed
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Jordan Mozer Fred's dining chairs, set of four: Jordan Mozer Fred's dining chairs, set of four Jordan Mozer Studios USA, 1993 leather, enameled cast aluminum, stained beech 21 w x 27 d x 35 h inches Provenance: Fred's at Barney's, New York |
0262: Jordan Mozer Fred's dining chairs, set of fourEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Gaetano Pesce Triple Play nesting tables: Gaetano Pesce Triple Play nesting tables, set of three Fish Design Italy, 2006 resin, stainless steel 16 w x 16 d x 14.25 h inches Impressed signature to underside of each example: [Gaetano
0263: Gaetano Pesce Triple Play nesting tablesEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Gaetano Pesce Alda table lamp: Gaetano Pesce Alda table lamp Fish Design Italy, 2003 cast resin, plastic, bells 20 dia x 23 h inches Literature: Il Rumore del Tempo: Gaetano Pesce, Annicchiarico, pg. 106 Exhibited: Alda - A
0264: Gaetano Pesce Alda table lampEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Swedish carpet: Swedish carpet c. 1960 hand-woven wool 59.5 w x 90.5 l inches This double-sided design features opposite coloration on the reverse.
0265: Swedish carpetEst. US$5,000-US$7,000
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Santiago Calatrava pair of stools: Santiago Calatrava pair of stools from the Tabourettli Theatre De Sede Spain, 1986 enameled steel, leather 16.5 w x 16.25 d x 19 h inches Literature: El Croquis No.38, October 1992, Santiago
0266: Santiago Calatrava pair of stoolsEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Frank Gehry Rocking Chaise lounge: Frank Gehry Rocking Chaise lounge Easy Edges, Inc. Canada, 1972 corrugated cardboard, masonite 21.25 w x 41.75 d x 24 h inches Literature: Frank O. Gehry: Design & Architecture, von Vegesack,
0267: Frank Gehry Rocking Chaise loungeEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Frank Gehry R-bar stools, pair: Frank Gehry R-bar stools, pair Easy Edges, Inc. Canada/USA, 1972 corrugated cardboard, masonite 11.5 w x 15 d x 29 h inches Literature: Frank O. Gehry: Design & Architecture, Vitra, pg. 7 100
0268: Frank Gehry R-bar stools, pairEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Frank Gehry Sitting Beaver chair: Frank Gehry Sitting Beaver chair New City Editions Canada/USA, 1979/1987 corrugated cardboard 20 w x 31 d x 33.5 h inches This form is from the Experimental Edges series. Although designed as
0269: Frank Gehry Sitting Beaver chairEst. US$2,000-US$3,000