Wright set to auction ‘Danese: A Private Collection’ March 26

Bruno Munari, 'Tetracono SM,' estimate $10,000-$15,000. Image courtesy Wright

Bruno Munari, ‘Tetracono SM,’ estimate $10,000-$15,000. Image courtesy Wright

CHICAGO — Wright, one of the country’s top auction houses specializing in 20th century art and design, announced its upcoming Danese: A Private Collection auction event being held March 26. Online bidding will be held through LiveAuctioneers.com.

Danese stands as one of the most influential firms in the history of design. Connecting culture and industry, Danese brought art into the everyday. Steered by the creative minds of Enzo Mari and Bruno Munari, the firm created functional and art objects, exhibition and multi-media displays, as well as books and games with an emphasis on communication, function, quality and above all, sustainability.

Enzo Mari, 'Cubos model 3018A,' set of four, estimate $3,000-$5,000. Image courtesy Wright

Enzo Mari, ‘Cubos model 3018A,’ set of four, estimate $3,000-$5,000. Image courtesy Wright

Wright is proud to present Danese: A Private Collection at auction on March 26. Acquired at the time of production, the works within this encyclopedic collection not only capture the vision of a pioneering collector but also the incredible depth and breadth of the legendary firm’s production.

Bruno Munari, Untitled (Sculpture), estimate $2,000-$3,000. Image courtesy Wright

Bruno Munari, Untitled (Sculpture), estimate $2,000-$3,000. Image courtesy Wright

The auction begins at 11 a.m. Central time on March 26. Preview the catalog now and sign up to bid live through LiveAuctioneers.com by clicking here.

 

 

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