Design 2016-12-08 Auction - 235 Price Results - Wright in IL
Axel Salto, Core of Power vessel
Robert Venturi with Denise Scott Brown, custom console
Harry Bertoia, Untitled (monumental Spray)
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Wright completes 2016 with an extraordinary selection of 20th century design in our December 8th Design auction. The sale traverses the globe and includes notable works by Hans Wegner, Oscar Niemeyer, Gio Ponti, Maarten Baas and Hiroshi Sugimoto among many others. Works from the Estate of Marion ?Kippy? Boulton Stroud, founder of Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia, standout within the auction. Her impressive collection includes glass works by Dale Chihuly, ceramic pieces by Richard DeVore, Jun Kaneko, and Hella Jongerius, as well as a wonderful collection of designs, many of which are custom, by Robert Venturi. Several important works by Eva Zeisel from the artist's personal collection will be offered. Finally, this sale also includes a superb selection of furniture forms by George Nakashima and ceramics by Ka-Kwang Hui from the Estate of Ardelle and Arthur Smilowitz.
SOLD
George Nakashima, Wepman occasional table: George Nakashima Wepman occasional table USA, c. 1975 French olive ash, hickory 14 w x 12.5 d x 20 h in (36 x 32 x 51 cm) Sold with a letter of authentication from Mira Nakashima. Provenance:
Est.
US$3,000
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US$5,000
SOLD
George Nakashima, Slab coffee table: George Nakashima Slab coffee table USA, 1967 English walnut 37 w x 14 d x 12 h in (94 x 36 x 30 cm) Table features a single slab top with three free edges. Signed with client name to underside:
Est.
US$6,000
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US$8,000
SOLD
George Nakashima and Ben Shahn, Psalm 133 and frame: George Nakashima and Ben Shahn Psalm 133 and frame USA, 1966 holly, lithograph on paper 37 w x 4.5 d x 26.5 h in (94 x 11 x 67 cm) Nakashima custom designed this frame to house Psalm 133, a
Est.
US$5,000
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US$7,000
SOLD
George Nakashima, Grass-Seated chairs, set of four: George Nakashima Grass-Seated chairs, set of four USA, 1966 American black walnut, woven sea-grass 23 w x 20 d x 27.5 h in (58 x 51 x 70 cm) Sold with a photocopy of the original invoice and a
Est.
US$6,000
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US$8,000
George Nakashima, Pedestal table: George Nakashima Pedestal table USA, 1966 American black walnut 35 w x 34.75 d x 27.25 h in (89 x 88 x 69 cm) Signed with client name to underside: [Smilowitz]. Sold with a photocopy of the
Est.
US$6,000
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US$8,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Angelo Lelii, three-arm floor lamp: Angelo Lelii three-arm floor lamp Arredoluce Italy, c. 1950 brass, enameled steel, enameled aluminum 35 w x 35 d x 65 h in (89 x 89 x 165 cm) Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to top of base:
Est.
US$5,000
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US$7,000
SOLD
Ed Moulthrop, vessel: Ed Moulthrop vessel USA, c. 1980 orangewood 8.75 dia x 5.5 h in (22 x 14 cm) Signed to underside: [Moulthrop Orangewood]. Provenance: Purchased from The Elements Gallery, New York in 1980 by
Est.
US$2,000
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US$3,000
SOLD
Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Welded Form): Harry Bertoia Untitled (Welded Form) USA, c. 1957 brass-coated steel 4.75 h x 1.75 w x 1.5 d in (12 x 4 x 4 cm) Sold with a title of authentication from Bertoia Studio. Provenance: Gift of the
Est.
US$5,000
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US$7,000
SOLD
Stuart Davis, Detail Study for Cliche: Stuart Davis Detail Study for Cliche USA, 1957 lithograph on paper 12.5 h x 14.75 w in (32 x 37 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge: [Stuart Davis 10/40]. This work is number 10 from the edition
Est.
US$3,000
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US$5,000
SOLD
Harvey K. Littleton, Untitled (vase): Harvey K. Littleton Untitled (vase) USA, 1964 glass 8.25 w x 4 d x 10.25 h in (21 x 10 x 26 cm) Signed and dated to underside: [Littleton 64]. Provenance: Estate of Ardelle and Arthur Smilowitz
Est.
US$2,000
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US$3,000
SOLD
Piero Fornasetti, Acrimboldesca plates, set of twelve: Piero Fornasetti Acrimboldesca plates, set of twelve Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1955 transfer-printed porcelain with hand applied decoration 8 dia x 0.75 h in (20 x 2 cm) Signed with stamped
Est.
US$1,500
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US$2,000
SOLD
Piero Fornasetti, Oggetti su Coromandel tray: Piero Fornasetti Oggetti su Coromandel tray Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1955 lithographic transfer print on aluminum 17.75 w x 13.5 d x 1.5 h in (45 x 34 x 4 cm) Signed with decal manufacturer's
Est.
US$1,000
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US$1,500
SOLD
Piero Fornasetti, Mano tray: Piero Fornasetti Mano tray Fornasetti Milano Italy, c. 1952 lithographic transfer print on acrylic 10.25 w x 8.5 d x 0.75 h in (26 x 22 x 2 cm) Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to
Est.
US$500
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US$700
SOLD
Ka-Kwong Hui, Untitled: Ka-Kwong Hui Untitled USA, c. 1967 glazed stoneware 21 h x 8 w x 8.5 d in (53 x 20 x 22 cm) Signed to underside: [K.K. Hui]. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist circa 1967 by Ardelle and
Est.
US$2,000
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US$3,000
SOLD
Ka-Kwong Hui, Untitled: Ka-Kwong Hui Untitled USA, c. 1967 glazed stoneware 12.25 h x 10 dia in (31 x 25 cm) Signed to lower edge: [Hui]. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist circa 1967 by Ardelle and Arthur
Est.
US$2,000
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US$3,000
SOLD
Ka-Kwong Hui, Untitled: Ka-Kwong Hui Untitled USA, c. 1967 glazed stoneware 17.5 h x 9 dia in (44 x 23 cm) Signed to underside: [Hui]. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist circa 1967 by Ardelle and Arthur
Est.
US$2,500
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US$3,500
SOLD
Ka-Kwong Hui, Untitled: Ka-Kwong Hui Untitled USA, c. 1967 glazed stoneware 21.25 h x 24 w x 11.5 d in (54 x 61 x 29 cm) Signed to underside: [K.K. Hui]. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist circa 1967 by
Est.
US$3,000
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US$5,000
SOLD
Ka-Kwong Hui, Untitled: Ka-Kwong Hui Untitled USA, c. 1967 glazed stoneware 21 h x 14 dia in (53 x 36 cm) Signed to underside: [Hui K.K.]. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist circa 1967 by Ardelle and Arthur
Est.
US$3,000
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US$5,000
SOLD
Ka-Kwong Hui, Untitled: Ka-Kwong Hui Untitled USA, c. 1967 glazed stoneware 15.5 h x 7 dia in (39 x 18 cm) Signed to underside: [Hui K.K.]. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist circa 1967 by Ardelle and Arthur
Est.
US$1,500
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US$2,000
George Nakashima, Minguren I coffee table: George Nakashima Minguren I coffee table USA, 1986 maple burl, American black walnut 53.5 w x 28 d x 15.25 h in (136 x 71 x 39 cm) George Nakashima hand-selected this special, figured tabletop at
Est.
US$70,000
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US$90,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
George Nakashima, Trestle dining table: George Nakashima Trestle dining table USA, 1959 American black walnut, East Indian rosewood 84 w x 46.75 d x 28.75 h in (213 x 119 x 73 cm) Table features joined boards with four rosewood
Est.
US$8,000
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US$12,000