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

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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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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. US$30,000-US$50,000
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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. US$70,000-US$90,000
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Franco Albini, Lounge chair, model Ca 832: Franco Albini Lounge chair, model Ca 832 Cassina Italy, 1946 original custom upholstery, fruitwood 25.5 w x 31 d x 33.5 h in (65 x 79 x 85 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Como, Italy | Private
0029: Franco Albini, Lounge chair, model Ca 832Est. US$7,000-US$9,000
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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. US$80,000-US$120,000
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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. US$30,000-US$50,000
Walter Dorwin Teague, Nocturne radio, model 1186: Walter Dorwin Teague Nocturne radio, model 1186 Sparton Corporation USA, 1935 midnight blue Tufflex mirrored glass, satin chrome steel, painted wood 43.25 w x 12 d x 46 h in (110 x 30 x 117 cm)
0007: Walter Dorwin Teague, Nocturne radio, model 1186Est. US$50,000-US$70,000Lot Passed
Piero Fornasetti, Fiori nella notte cabinet: Piero Fornasetti Fiori nella notte cabinet Italy, 1955 / c. 1975 hand-painted and lithographic transfer-printed wood, brass 39.75 w x 22 d x 32.5 h in (101 x 56 x 83 cm) Cabinet features three
0027: Piero Fornasetti, Fiori nella notte cabinetEst. US$30,000-US$40,000Lot Passed
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Pietro Chiesa, Rare cocktail table: Pietro Chiesa Rare cocktail table Fontana Arte Italy, c. 1936 mirrored crystal, stained mahogany 45 w x 27.5 d x 20.75 h in (114 x 70 x 53 cm) Impressed mark to base: [FX]. Provenance: Private
0025: Pietro Chiesa, Rare cocktail tableEst. US$10,000-US$15,000
Angelo Lelii, Rare articulated wall lamp: Angelo Lelii Rare articulated wall lamp Arredoluce Italy, c. 1951 brass, enameled aluminum 57 w x 31 d x 52 h in (145 x 79 x 132 cm) The present lot has been registered in the Arredoluce Archives,
0035: Angelo Lelii, Rare articulated wall lampEst. US$10,000-US$15,000Lot Passed
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Paavo Tynell, Rare and Exceptional chandelier: Paavo Tynell Rare and Exceptional chandelier Taito OY Finland, c. 1950 perforated and enameled brass 32 dia x 44 h in (81 x 112 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Austin, TX Literature: Paavo
0031: Paavo Tynell, Rare and Exceptional chandelierEst. US$50,000-US$70,000
Jean Despres, Unique bonbonniere: Jean Despres Unique bonbonniere France, c. 1935 martelé silver 5.75 w x 8.5 d x 2.25 h in (15 x 22 x 6 cm) Incised hallmarks to underside. Provenance: Private Collection, Paris | Private
0033: Jean Despres, Unique bonbonniereEst. US$15,000-US$20,000Lot Passed
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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. US$50,000-US$70,000
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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. US$150,000-US$200,000
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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. US$30,000-US$50,000
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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. US$30,000-US$40,000
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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. US$30,000-US$40,000
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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. US$20,000-US$30,000
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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. US$50,000-US$70,000
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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. US$150,000-US$200,000
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. US$15,000-US$20,000Lot Passed
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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. US$60,000-US$80,000
Jean Despres, Unique tea service: Jean Despres Unique tea service France, c. 1935 martelé silver, rosewood 8.75 w x 3 d x 8 h in (22 x 8 x 20 cm) Service includes teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. Incised signature and hallmarks
0032: Jean Despres, Unique tea serviceEst. US$30,000-US$40,000Lot Passed
Sam Maloof, Exceptional rocking chair: Sam Maloof Exceptional rocking chair USA, 1990 carved fiddleback maple, ebony 26.75 w x 45 d x 45.5 h in (68 x 114 x 116 cm) Incised signature to underside: [No. 33 1990 Sam Maloof F.A.C.C.].
0038: Sam Maloof, Exceptional rocking chairEst. US$30,000-US$50,000Lot Passed