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21 M A R C H DE S I G N 2 019
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14 – 21 March 2019
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1440 West Hubbard Street Chicago Illinois 312 563 0020 Auction 21 March 2019 Noon cdt DES IGN
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Kawakubo designed furniture exclusively Rei Kawakubo Rei Kawakubo
for the Comme des Garçons stores Rare chair Rare chair
from 1983 to the early 1990s. They were
produced in limited quantities and often
Japan, c. 1987 | Comme des Garçons Japan, c. 1987 | Comme des Garçons
as unique works.
galvanized steel, chrome-plated steel galvanized steel, chrome-plated steel
23 ½ w × 18 d × 47 ½ h in (60 × 46 × 121 cm) 23 w × 17 ½ d × 27 h in (58 × 44 × 69 cm)
$ 10,000 – 15,000 $ 10,000 – 15,000
Provenance: Acquired directly from the Provenance: Acquired directly from the
designer, Private Collection, Japan designer, Private Collection, Japan
103
Niki de Saint Phalle 1930–2002
Monkeys (from La Ménagerie series)
1979
hand-painted resin
5 h × 8 ¼ w × 3 ½ d in (13 × 21 × 9 cm)
Signed and numbered to one element
‘Niki de Saint Phalle e.a.’. This work
is one of two artist’s proofs aside from
the edition of 10.
$ 15,000 – 20,000
Provenance: Acquired directly from the
artist | Private Collection, New York
102
Ettore Sottsass Literature: Ettore Sottsass: Tutta La
Le Connessioni vase from the Ruins series Ceramica, Ferrari, pg. 187 Ettore Sottsass:
Rovine/Ruins, Design Gallery Milano, fig. 1
Italy, 1992 Provenance: Acquired directly from Design
Bitossi for Design Gallery Milano Gallery Milano | Private Collection
glazed stoneware
17 h × 15 ½ w × 7 ½ d in (43 × 39 × 19 cm)
Signed to underside ‘Ettore Sottsass
1992 3/9 Bitossi Montelupo’. This work
is number 3 from the edition of 9.
$ 5,000 – 7,000
104 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Mesa coffee table, model 1760 United Kingdom/USA, 1952/1954 Widdicomb walnut 74 w × 51 d × 16 ½ h in (188 × 130 × 42 cm) Signed with applied manufacturer’s label to underside ‘Widdicomb Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings’. Stenciled marks to underside ‘I/54 1760-6’. $ 70,000 – 90,000 Literature: Widdicomb, manufacturer’s catalog, unpaginated House Beautiful, May 1952, cover Provenance: Acquired directly from Widdicomb in 1954 by the original owner Thence by descent
105
Ron Nagle b. 1939
Ro-Ho
2000
glazed stoneware
5 ½ h × 8 w × 5 ½ d in (14 × 20 × 14 cm)
This work is unique.
$ 7,000 – 9,000
Provenance: Garth Clark Gallery,
New York | Collection of Daphne Farago
Private Collection
106
Ron Nagle b. 1939
Terra Golden
2006
glazed earthenware
3 ¾ h × 3 ½ dia in (10 × 9 cm)
$ 10,000 – 15,000
Provenance: Garth Clark Gallery,
New York | Private Collection, New York
107 108
Pedro Friedeberg Ado Chale
Hand Foot chair Sphere
Mexico, c. 1975 Belgium, c. 1970
carved and lacquered wood bronze
18 w × 32 d × 36 ¼ h in (46 × 81 × 92 cm) 9 ½ h × 9 ½ dia in (24 × 24 cm)
Carved signature to underside ‘Pedro This work is unique. Wright would like
Friedeberg’. Sold with a digital copy to thank Ado Chale for his assistance
of a certificate of authenticity from in cataloging this work.
Pedro Friedeberg.
$ 7,000 – 9,000
$ 10,000 – 15,000
Literature: Ado Chale, Chale, pg. 57
Literature: Acquired by the present illustrates similar works
owner in Mexico City in 1990s
109 In the manner of Jean Royère luminaire enameled steel, brass, parchment 97 ½ w × 6 d × 78 h in (248 × 15 × 198 cm) $ 7,000 – 9,000 Provenance: Private Collection, Cairo Private Collection, Paris
110
Angelo Mangiarotti
Untitled
Italy, 1988–1994 | Pierluigi Ghianda
carved and stained ash
10 ½ h × 11 ½ w × 4 ½ d in (27 × 29 × 11 cm)
Signed to underside ‘A. Mangiarotti
Salone Del Mobile Italiano 125’.
This two-sided work is blue to one
side and red to the other.
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Literature: Angelo Mangiarotti,
Burkhardt, pg. 346
111
Art Smith
Modern cuff
USA, c. 1950
copper with applied patina, brass
4 w × 2 ¾ d × 3 h in (10 × 7 × 8 cm)
$ 7,000 – 9,000
Literature: Form & Function: American
Modernist Jewelry 1940–1970, Atglen,
pg. 214 illustrates similar example
112
Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Barracuda letter opener
France, 1998 | Baccarat
crystal, fruitwood, brass
10 ¼ w × ½ d × 1 ½ h in (26 × 1 × 4 cm)
Incised signature to lower edge
‘Baccarat fxl 19’.
$ 4,000 – 6,000
113
Vladimir Kagan
Rare and Early table
USA, c. 1950 | Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
walnut
20 w × 27 d × 18 h in (51 × 69 × 46 cm)
This rare table is likely a unique example,
notable for its organic form. Signed with
branded manufacturer’s mark to underside
‘Kagan-Dreyfuss New York a Vladimir
Kagan Design’.
$ 15,000 – 20,000114 115
In 1977 Nelson A. Rockefeller founded After Alberto Giacometti After Alberto Giacometti
Nelson Rockefeller Collection, Inc. Tête de Femme floor lamp Tête de Femme floor lamp
and had his collection of original works
by Diego and Alberto Giacometti cast in
France, 1933–34/1985 | Excaliber Bronze France, 1933–34/1978 | Excaliber Bronze
bronze and reproduced in small editions.
cast and gilt bronze, linen cast and gilt bronze, linen
18 dia × 67 h in (46 × 170 cm) 18 dia × 65 h in (46 × 165 cm)
Signed with impressed manufacturer’s Signed with impressed manufacturer’s
mark to base ‘NR C 1985 EX NY’. mark to base ‘C NR 1978’.
$ 10,000 – 15,000 $ 10,000 – 15,000
Literature: The Nelson Rockefeller Literature: The Nelson Rockefeller
Collection, Nieman Marcus catalog, Collection, Nieman Marcus catalog,
1980, fig. 50 1980, fig. 50116 Italian bar cabinet c. 1960 mahogany, laminate, lacquered wood, brass, steel 26 w × 25 d × 41 ½ h in (66 × 64 × 105 cm) This polyhedron-shaped bar features three doors concealing bottle storage. $ 10,000 – 15,000
117 118
Angelo Brotto After Fernand Léger
Quasar wall light Jaune No. 9
Italy, c. 1970 | Esperia France, c. 1942 | Modern Masters
stainless steel, glass Tapestries, Inc.
31 ½ w × 3 ½ d × 31 ½ h in (80 × 9 × 80 cm) hand-knotted wool
45 w × 90 l in (114 × 229 cm)
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Woven signature to reverse ‘Léger’.
$ 9,000 – 12,000
Literature: Contemporary French
Tapestries, Constantine, pg. 28119 Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze wall-mounted bar cabinet, model PE-122 USA, 1976 Paul Evans Studio for Directional bronzed resin over wood 72 w × 16 d × 72 h in (183 × 41 × 183 cm) Bar features two doors concealing two adjustable shelves, one drawer and one cabinet. Incised signature and date to underside ‘PE 76 TP’. $ 20,000 – 30,000 Literature: Directional, manufacturer’s catalog, unpaginated Paul Evans: Designer & Sculptor, Head, pg. 87 Provenance: Private Collection, Skokie, IL
120 Harry Bertoia 1915–1978 Untitled (Monumental Sonambient) 1975–76 brass 96 ½ h × 60 w × 14 d in (245 × 152 × 36 cm) Sold with a certificate of authenticity from the Harry Bertoia Foundation. $ 200,000 – 300,000 Exhibited: Bertoia: Sculpture, 16 June–14 August, 1977, Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Høvikodden, Norway Harry Bertoia: Sounding Sculptures, 13 January – 26 February 2000, Robert Miller Gallery, New York Provenance: Acquired from Robert Miller Gallery, New York in 2000 by the present owner
121 George Nakashima Rare Conoid coffee table USA, 1968 American black walnut, rosewood 65 w × 53 ½ d × 16 h in (165 × 136 × 41 cm) Table features book-matched top with three rosewood butterflies and two free edges. Signed with client name to underside ‘Dirsmith III’. Sold with a digital copy of the order card and a letter of authentication issued by Mira Nakashima. $ 30,000 – 50,000 Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Ron Dirsmith for the North Shore Unitarian Church, Deerfield, IL
122 Paul Evans Important Custom Sculpture Front cabinet USA, 1964 Paul Evans Studio for Directional welded, gilt and enameled steel, slate 43 w × 23 ½ d × 25 ¾ h in (109 × 60 × 65 cm) Cabinet features two doors concealing two adjustable shelves and two drawers. $ 50,000 – 70,000 Literature: Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor, Head, pg. 48 illustrates similar example Provenance: Purchased in 1964 from Directional, New York | Thence by descent
124
Harry Bertoia 1915–1978
Untitled (Sonambient)
c. 1977
beryllium copper and bronze
37 h × 12 w × 12 d in (94 × 30 × 30 cm)
Sold with a certificate of authenticity
from the Harry Bertoia Foundation.
$ 30,000 – 40,000
Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
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Paul Evans
occasional tables model PE-44, pair
USA, 1971
Paul Evans Studio for Directional
patinated copper, steel and brass, slate
13 w × 13 d × 18 h in (33 × 33 × 46 cm)
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Literature: Directional, manufacturer’s
catalog, unpaginated126
Paul Evans
Sculptured Metal coffee table, model PE-14
USA, 1964
Paul Evans Studio for Directional
welded and enameled steel, glass
34 w × 32 d × 19 ¾ h in (86 × 81 × 50 cm)
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Literature: Directional, manufacturer’s
catalog, unpaginated
Provenance: Purchased in 1964 from
Directional, New York | Thence by descent
125
Harry Bertoia
Untitled (Bundled Wire Form)
USA, c. 1965
stainless steel wire, concrete
8 h × 4 w × 4 d in (20 × 10 × 10 cm)
Sold with a certificate of authenticity
from the Harry Bertoia Foundation.
$ 7,000 – 9,000
Provenance: Estate of James E. Pearson
Private Collection, Austin127 128
Sam Maloof Sam Maloof
drafting chair drafting table
USA, 1994 USA, 1992
carved walnut, ebony carved walnut, ebony
17 ¾ w × 20 ½ d × 35 ¾ h in (45 × 52 × 91 cm) 45 w × 31 d × 44 h in (114 × 79 × 112 cm)
Incised signature and date to underside Table features two drawers and one
‘M.J./LW No. 8 1994 Sam Maloof d.f.a. flip-top compartment concealing storage.
r.i.s.d.’. Incised signature and date to interior
‘No 10 1992 Sam Maloof f.a.e.e.’.
$ 5,000 – 7,000
$ 10,000 – 15,000
Provenance: Acquired directly from
the artist in the 1990s, Private Collection, Provenance: Acquired directly from
Claremont, CA | Thence by descent the artist in the 1990s, Private Collection,
Claremont, CA | Thence by descent130
Phillip Lloyd Powell
occasional tables, pair
USA, c. 1960
walnut, slate
14 dia × 22 ½ h in (36 × 57 cm)
$ 2,000 – 3,000
Literature: Phillip Lloyd Powell,
studio catalog, unpaginated
129
Leza McVey 1907–1984
Untitled (Cat)
c. 1960
earthenware
8 ½ h × 25 w × 3 d in (22 × 64 × 8 cm)
Incised signature to underside ‘Leza’.
$ 2,000 – 3,000133
George Nakashima
Rare Conoid coffee table
USA, 1968
American black walnut, rosewood
44 ½ w × 37 ½ d × 13 ½ h in (113 × 95 × 34 cm)
Table features a single-slab top with two
rosewood butterflies and one free edge.
Sold with a digital copy of the order card
and a letter of authentication issued
by Mira Nakashima.
$ 10,000 – 15,000
Provenance: Acquired directly from
the artist by Ron Dirsmith for the North
Shore Unitarian Church, Deerfield, IL
131 132
Gertrud and Otto Natzler Gertrud and Otto Natzler
bowl bowl
USA, 1967 USA, 1963
wheel-thrown and glazed earthenware wheel-thrown and glazed earthenware
4 ½ dia × 3 ¼ h in (11 × 8 cm) 6 ½ dia × 3 h in (17 × 8 cm)
Slip signature to underside ‘Natzler’ Slip signature to underside ‘Natzler’
with applied studio label ‘N988’. with applied studio label ‘M975’.
$ 1,500 – 2,000 $ 1,500 – 2,000134
Leo Amino 1911–1989
Untitled (No. 85)
1972
cast resin
13 h × 13 w × 3 d in (33 × 33 × 8 cm)
Signed, dated and numbered to edge
‘LA 11.72 #85’.
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Provenance: Estate of the artist
Private Collection, New Jersey
Wright, Design, 11 June 2015, Lot 180
Private Collection, Chicago
135
Leo Amino 1911–1989
Untitled (No. 42)
1949
crayon and ink on paper
5 ½ h × 8 ½ w in (14 × 22 cm)
Signed, dated and numbered to lower
edge ‘Leo Amino May 49 No. 42’.
$ 2,000 – 3,000
Provenance: Estate of the Artist | Private
Collection, New Jersey | Wright, Design,
11 June 2015, Lot 178 | Private Collection137
Leo Amino 1911–1989
Untitled (from the Refractional series)
1968
cast resin
8 ½ h × 8 ½ w × 8 ½ d in (22 × 22 × 22 cm)
Signed and dated to edge ‘LA 3 68’.
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Literature: Leo Amino Sculpture 1945–1974,
Gilbert, unpaginated, illustrates works
from series
Provenance: Acquired directly from
the artist | Thence by descent | Wright,
Design, 12 December 2013, Lot 135
Private Collection, Chicago
136
Leo Amino 1911–1989
Untitled (No. 9)
1949
ink on paper
9 h × 6 w in (23 × 15 cm)
Signed, dated and numbered to lower right
‘Leo Amino No. 9 April 49’. This drawing
depicts a sculpture Leo Amino made in
1946 that was acquired by the Louisiana
State University Museum of Art.
$ 1,500 – 2,000
Provenance: Wright, Design, 11 June 2015,
Lot 175 | Private Collection, Chicago138
Charlotte Perriand Literature: Charlotte Perriand: Un
Nuage Bibliothèque Art d’Habiter, Barsac, ppg. 420–423
illustrate variations Charlotte Perriand
Complete Works Volume 2: 1940–1955,
France, c. 1952
Barsac, ppg. 372–373, 377–381
Ateliers Jean Prouvé for Galerie Steph Simon
illustrate variations
pine, oak, enameled steel, plastic
70 ½ w × 12 d × 15 ½ h in (179 × 30 × 39 cm) Provenance: Acquired from Los Angeles
Modern Auctions in the 1990s by the
present owner
$ 20,000 – 30,000140
Jean Prouvé
‘Semi-Metal’ chair, no. 305
France, 1950 | Ateliers Jean Prouvé
enameled steel, beech plywood,
aluminum, rubber
16 ¼ w × 18 ¾ d × 32 h in (41 × 48 × 81 cm)
$ 7,000 – 9,000
Literature: Jean Prouvé Complete
Works, Volume 3: 1944–1954, Sulzer,
ppg. 35, 208–211 Jean Prouvé, Galerie
Patrick Seguin and Sonnabend
Gallery, ppg. 234, 266–269
Provenance: DeLorenzo 1950, New York
Private Collection
139
Jean Prouvé
Compas desk
France, 1955 | Ateliers Jean Prouvé
enameled steel, laminate, beech
55 w × 26 d × 28 ½ h in (140 × 66 × 72 cm)
$ 10,000 – 15,000
Literature: Jean Prouvé, Complete Works
Volume 3: 1944–1954, Sulzer, ppg. 268–269
Jean Prouvé, Galerie Patrick Seguin
and Sonnabend Gallery, ppg. 331, 351
Provenance: DeLorenzo 1950, New York
Private Collection141 142
Pierre Jeanneret Pierre Jeanneret
folding screen from the Administrative pair of stools from the College
Buildings, Chandigarh of Architecture, Chandigarh
France/India, c. 1957 France/India, c. 1960
teak, fabric, steel enameled steel, teak
63 w × 1 ¼ d × 67 h in (160 × 3 × 170 cm) 14 dia × 24 ½ h in (36 × 62 cm)
$ 7,000 – 9,000 $ 3,000 – 5,000
Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre
Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, Galerie Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-
Patrick Seguin, pg. 289 Le Corbusier Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume and
Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Moreau, pg. 57
Design-Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume
Provenance: College of Architecture,
and Moreau, pg. 597
Chandigarh, India | Private Collection
Provenance: Administrative Buildings,
Chandigarh, India | Private Collection143 Jean Prouvé ‘Semi-Metal’ chairs no. 305, set of four France, 1950 | Ateliers Jean Prouvé enameled steel, beech plywood, aluminum, rubber 16 ¼ w × 18 ¾ d × 32 h in (41 × 48 × 81 cm) $ 30,000 – 50,000 Literature: Jean Prouvé Complete Works, Volume 3: 1944–1954, Sulzer, ppg. 35, 208–211 Jean Prouvé, Galerie Patrick Seguin and Sonnabend Gallery, ppg. 234, 266–269 Provenance: DeLorenzo 1950, New York Private Collection
145
Charlotte Perriand
wall sconces, set of ten
France, 1950 | Galerie Steph Simon
enameled steel
5 w × 2 ¾ d × 7 h in (13 × 7 × 18 cm)
Signed with applied foil manufacturer’s
label to each example ‘SCE E14 Made
in France Classe 1’.
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Literature: Charlotte Perriand:
Un Art de Vivre, Flammarion, pg. 52
144
Pierre Jeanneret Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre
file rack from the Administrative Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure,
Buildings, Chandigarh Design-Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume
and Moreau, ppg. 596–597 Le Corbusier
Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India,
France/India, c. 1957
Galerie Patrick Seguin, ppg. 269, 289
teak
36 w × 14 ½ d × 28 h in (91 × 37 × 71 cm) Provenance: Administrative Buildings,
Chandigarh, India | Private Collection
Stenciled mark to edge ‘G- 91’.
$ 5,000 – 7,000147
Pierre Jeanneret
Easy armchairs from Chandigarh, pair
France/India, c. 1955
teak, cane, upholstery
21 w × 28 d × 29 ½ h in (53 × 71 × 75 cm)
$ 15,000 – 20,000
Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre
Jeanneret, Chandigarh, India, Galerie
Patrick Seguin, ppg. 176, 283 Le Corbusier
Pierre Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure,
Design-Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume
and Moreau, pg. 563
Provenance: Chandigarh, India
Private Collection
146
Pierre Jeanneret
pair of stools from the College
of Architecture, Chandigarh
France/India, c. 1960
enameled steel, teak
14 dia × 22 ¼ h in (36 × 57 cm)
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre
Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-
Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume and
Moreau, pg. 57
Provenance: College of Architecture,
Chandigarh, India | Private Collection149
Pierre Jeanneret
dining table from the Cafeteria at Punjab
University, Chandigarh
France/India, c. 1959
teak, cane, upholstery
36 ½ w × 36 ½ d × 28 ¼ h in (93 × 93 × 72 cm)
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Literature: Le Corbusier Pierre
Jeanneret: The Indian Adventure, Design-
Art-Architecture, Touchaleaume and
Moreau, ppg. 561, 585
Provenance: Cafeteria at Punjab
University, Chandigarh, India | Robert
Rubin, New York | Private Collection
148
Alexandre Noll
lidded box
France, c. 1950
carved walnut
4 ¾ w × 5 ½ d × 4 ¼ h in (12 × 14 × 11 cm)
Carved signature to underside ‘ANoll’.
$ 3,000 – 5,000150 151 Koloman Moser, attribution Koloman Moser, attribution settee chairs, pair Austria, c. 1905 | Josef Hofmann Succ. Austria, c. 1905 | Josef Hofmann Succ. steam bent and lacquered beech, steam bent and lacquered beech, upholstery, brass upholstery, brass 49 w × 23 d × 42 h in (124 × 58 × 107 cm) 16 ½ w × 19 ½ d × 39 ½ h in (42 × 50 × 100 cm) Signed with branded manufacturer’s Signed with branded manufacturer’s mark to underside of frame ‘Hofmann mark to underside of each example Bielitz Austria’. ‘Hofmann Bielitz Austria’. $ 3,000 – 5,000 $ 3,000 – 5,000 Provenance: Acquired from Galerie Provenance: Acquired from Galerie Metropol, New York by the present owner Metropol, New York by the present owner
152 153
Josef Hoffmann Koloman Moser, attribution
occasional table armchairs, pair
Austria, c. 1905 | J & J Kohn Austria, c. 1905 | Josef Hofmann Succ.
lacquered beech, upholstery, glass steam bent and lacquered beech,
26 dia × 29 h in (66 × 74 cm) upholstery, brass
23 w × 21 d × 42 h in (58 × 53 × 107 cm)
Signed with branded manufacturer’s
mark to underside ‘J & J Kohn Austria’. Signed with branded manufacturer’s
mark to underside of one example
$ 1,000 – 1,500
‘Hofmann Bielitz Austria’.
Literature: Josef Hoffmann: Architect
$ 3,000 – 5,000
and Designer 1870–1956, Meyer,
pg. 33 illustrates similar example Provenance: Acquired from Galerie
Metropol, New York by the present owner154 Russel Wright Early and Rare cocktail set USA, c. 1930 | Wright Accessories Company pewter 5 ½ dia × 9 h in (14 × 23 cm) Set includes six cups and one shaker comprised of a base, strainer and lid. Signed with impressed manufacturer’s mark to underside of each element ‘Russel Wright’. $ 15,000 – 20,000 Literature: Collector’s Encyclopedia of Russel Wright Designs, Kerr, pg. 26 Modernism: Modernist Design 1880–1940, Duncan, pg. 221 American Modern 1925–1940: Design for a New Age, Johnson, pg. 120
155 156
Robert Mallet-Stevens Marcel Breuer
chair chairs model WB301, pair
France, c. 1931 Hungary/France, c. 1933 | Meubles Stylclair
painted steel, vinyl chrome-plated steel, molded and
16 w × 20 ½ d × 32 ½ h in (41 × 52 × 83 cm) lacquered plywood
16 w × 20 d × 30 ¼ h in (41 × 51 × 77 cm)
$ 700 – 900
Signed with brass manufacturer’s label
Literature: Robert Mallet-Stevens:
to frame one example ‘Meubles Stylclair
l’Oeuvre Complète, Centre Pompidou,
Lyon Paris’.
ppg. 62–63, 173
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Provenance: Collection of Michael
and Gabriel Boyd Literature: Marcel Breuer: Furniture
and Interiors, Wilk, ppg. 115–123
discuss the development of this chair;
pg. 120 illustrates similar example Bent
Wood and Metal Furniture 1850–1946,
Ostergard, pg. 300158
157
Frank Lloyd Wright Literature: Purcell & Elmslie: Prairie
Frank Lloyd Wright Literature: Frank Lloyd Wright window from the Henry B. Babson Progressive Architects, Gebhard,
window from the Ward W. Willits Monograph 1887–1901, Futugawa and House, Riverside pg. 44 illustrates interior of Babson
House, Highland Park Pfeiffer, ppg. 188–203 Light Screens: House The Complete Architecture
The Complete Leaded Glass Windows of Adler & Sullivan, Nickel and
USA, 1908
of Frank Lloyd Wright, Sloan, Siskind, ppg. 250–251, 424–425
USA, 1901 stained glass, lead
ppg. 146–147 illustrate commission
stained glass, copper 15 ½ w × 25 h in (39 × 64 cm)
20 ¾ w × 15 ¼ h in (53 × 39 cm) Provenance: Ward W. Willits Provenance: Henry B. Babson House,
House, Highland Park, IL | Private Riverside, IL | BLDG. 51, Chicago
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Collection, Chicago
$ 2,000 – 3,000159
Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan Literature: The Trading Room:
ornamental frieze from the Chicago Louis Sullivan and The Chicago Stock
Stock Exchange Exchange, Vinci, ppg. 22–23
The Complete Architecture of Adler
& Sullivan, Nickel and Siskind, pg. 190
USA, 1893 | Winslow Brothers
wrought iron Provenance: Chicago Stock Exchange
74 w × 1 d × 15 ¼ h in (188 × 3 × 39 cm) BLDG. 51, Chicago
$ 7,000 – 9,000160 161
George Grant Elmslie Literature: George G. Elmslie: This rare ceiling lamp was originally Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan Literature: The Trading Room: Louis
architectural element from the Oliver Architectural Ornament from the Edision installed in the trading room balcony of the Rare ceiling lamp from the Chicago Sullivan and The Chicago Stock Exchange,
P. Morton School, Hammond and Morton Schools, Hammond, Indiana, Chicago Stock Exchange. It was removed Stock Exchange Vinci, pg. 24 illustrates similar example
Kruty and Schmitt, illustrates commission in 1908 when the exchange moved to a new
Provenance: Chicago Stock Exchange
location and the space was converted into
USA, 1936–37 | Midland Terra Cotta Provenance: Oliver P. Morton School, USA, 1893 | Winslow Brothers BLDG. 51, Chicago
offices and later, a bank.
Company Hammond, IN | BLDG. 51, Chicago brass
cast and glazed terracotta 6 dia × 21 ¼ h in (15 × 54 cm)
18 w × 7 ½ d × 20 ¾ h in (46 × 19 × 53 cm)
$ 7,000 – 9,000
$ 1,500 – 2,000162 163
Louis Sullivan Literature: The Complete Louis Sullivan Literature: The Complete Architecture
architectural fragment from the Architecture of Adler & Sullivan, Nickel column fragment from the S.A. Maxwell of Adler & Sullivan, Nickel and Siskind,
Schlesinger & Mayer Store, Chicago and Siskind, ppg. 210–213, 412–414 Building, Chicago pg. 68, 311
illustrate commission
Provenance: S.A. Maxwell Building,
USA, 1899 Provenance: Schlesinger & Mayer USA, 1881 Chicago | BLDG. 51, Chicago
cast and glazed terracotta Store, Chicago | BLDG. 51, Chicago cast iron
12 ¾ w × 1 ¾ d × 6 h in (32 × 4 × 15 cm) 8 ½ w × 1 ½ d × 4 h in (22 × 4 × 10 cm)
$ 2,000 – 3,000 $ 3,000 – 5,000164 165
Louis Sullivan Literature: The Complete Architecture Louis Sullivan Literature: The Complete Architecture
architectural fragment from the Gage of Adler & Sullivan, Nickel and Siskind, exterior lunette from the Scoville of Adler & Sullivan, Nickel and Siskind,
Brothers Building, Chicago ppg. 214, 236–237, 415–416 Building, Chicago pg. 352
Provenance: Gage Brothers Building, Provenance: Scoville Building, Chicago
USA, 1898–1900 | Winslow Brothers Chicago | BLDG. 51, Chicago USA, 1884–85 BLDG. 51, Chicago
cast iron Northwestern Terra Cotta Company
8 w × 2 ½ d × 9 h in (20 × 6 × 23 cm) cast and glazed terracotta
29 w × 9 ½ d × 17 ½ h in (74 × 24 × 44 cm)
$ 1,000 – 1,500
$ 7,000 – 9,000166 167
Louis Sullivan Literature: The Complete Architecture Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan
exterior lunette from the Scoville of Adler & Sullivan, Nickel and Siskind, baluster from the Chicago Stock Exchange
Building, Chicago pg. 352
Provenance: Scoville Building, Chicago USA, 1893 | Winslow Brothers
USA, 1884–85 BLDG. 51, Chicago electro-plated copper finish over cast iron
Northwestern Terra Cotta Company 11 w × 1 d × 25 ¾ h in (28 × 3 × 65 cm)
cast and glazed terracotta
18 ½ w × 8 d × 19 ½ h in (47 × 20 × 50 cm)
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Provenance: Chicago Stock Exchange
$ 5,000 – 7,000
BLDG. 51, Chicago168 Edward Wormley Janus occasional tables model 5633, pair USA, 1956 | Dunbar walnut, Tiffany Studios glass tiles 15 w × 13 d × 23 h in (38 × 33 × 58 cm) Signed with applied gold rectangular manufacturer’s label to underside of one example ‘Dunbar Berne, Indiana’. $ 15,000 – 20,000 Literature: Edward Wormley: The Other Face of Modernism, Gura, Kennedy and Weinberg, pg. 40
170
Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Scrivania a Fascia Cromata desk
Italy, 1969 | Azucena
enameled steel, stainless steel,
lacquered wood, leather
75 w × 43 ½ d × 29 ½ h in (191 × 110 × 75 cm)
Desk features four drawers, two
to each side.
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Literature: Repertorio 1950–1980,
Gramigna, pg. 296
Provenance: Private Collection | Wright,
Important Design (Day 2), 20 May 2008,
Lot 758 | Private Collection
169
Paolo Venini
Diamante table lamps, pair
Italy, 1934 | Venini
internally decorated glass, brass, polyester
19 dia × 30 h in (48 × 76 cm)
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Literature: Venini: Catalogue Raisonné
1921–1986, Diaz de Santillana, pg. 286
illustrates technique171 172
Gilles Saint-Gilles Contemporary
coffee table pile carpet
France, c. 1970 | Saint Gilles c. 2000
polished aluminum, mirrored machine-knotted wool
and smoked glass 158 w × 243 l in (401 × 617 cm)
39 ½ dia × 12 h in (100 × 30 cm)
$ 10,000 – 15,000
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Literature: Saint Gilles,
period advertisement173 John Vesey desk USA, c. 1960 | John Vesey, Inc. stainless steel, nickel-plated brass, leather, brass 63 w × 32 ½ d × 30 ½ h in (160 × 83 × 77 cm) Desk features three locking drawers and retains key. $ 10,000 – 15,000 Provenance: Acquired in the 1970s by the present owner
174 175
Paule Leleu Mario Bellini
pile carpet Le Bambole lounge chairs, pair
France, c. 1940 Italy, 1972 | B&B Italia
hand-knotted wool leather
117 w × 127 l in (297 × 323 cm) 46 w × 36 d × 29 h in (117 × 91 × 74 cm)
$ 5,000 – 7,000 Signed with stamped manufacturer’s
mark to underside of each example
‘B&B Italia Modelo Le Bambole Desegno
Mario Bellini’.
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Literature: Mario Bellini: Designer,
McCarty, ppg. 58–59 illustrate series
Repertorio 1950–1980, Gramigna,
pg. 359 illustrates series176 177 178 Mario Bellini Mario Bellini Moroccan Le Bambole settee Le Bambole settee pile carpet Italy, 1972 | B&B Italia Italy, 1972 | B&B Italia 3rd quarter 20th Century leather leather hand-knotted wool 66 w × 36 d × 29 h in (168 × 91 × 74 cm) 66 w × 36 d × 29 h in (168 × 91 × 74 cm) 146 w × 188 l in (371 × 478 cm) Signed with stamped manufacturer’s Signed with stamped manufacturer’s $ 7,000 – 9,000 mark to underside ‘B&B Italia Modelo mark to underside ‘B&B Italia Modelo Le Bambole Desegno Mario Bellini’. Le Bambole Desegno Mario Bellini’. $ 5,000 – 7,000 $ 5,000 – 7,000 Literature: Mario Bellini: Designer, Literature: Mario Bellini: Designer, McCarty, ppg. 58–59 illustrate series McCarty, ppg. 58–59 illustrate series Repertorio 1950–1980, Gramigna, Repertorio 1950–1980, Gramigna, pg. 359 illustrates series pg. 359 illustrates series
179
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Klismos chairs, pair
United Kingdom/Greece, 1961
Saridis of Athens
walnut, leather
21 w × 29 ¼ d × 35 ¼ h in (53 × 74 × 90 cm)
Signed with brass manufacturer’s label
to underside of each example ‘Designed
by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Manufactured
by Saridis of Athens’.
$ 5,000 – 7,000
Literature: The Furniture of Classical
Greece, Robsjohn-Gibbings and Pullin,
ppg. 49, 56–57, 62, 65 illustrate
related forms
Provenance: Acquired in the 1970s
by the present owner
180
After Karl Springer
console
c. 1970
brass, python skin over wood
60 w × 16 d × 24 ¼ h in (152 × 41 × 62 cm)
$ 3,000 – 5,000181 Moroccan pile carpet 2nd quarter 20th Century hand-knotted wool 76 w × 138 l in (193 × 351 cm) $ 3,000 – 5,000 182 Rispal floor lamp France, c. 1950 walnut, paper, enameled steel 21 w × 12 ½ d × 65 h in (53 × 32 × 165 cm) $ 1,500 – 2,000 Literature: 1000 Lights, Vol. 1: 1879 to 1959, Fiell and Fiell, pg. 418 Provenance: Wright, Modern Design, 31 March 2011, Lot 353 | Private Collection
183
Irving Harper 1916–2015
Untitled (Cubist Still Life)
painted paper construction
61 h × 20 w × 20 d in (155 × 51 × 51 cm)
Irving Harper was likely inspired by Pablo
Picasso’s painting, Jug, candle and enamel
pan, 1945 when he created this three-
dimensional paper construction.
$ 2,000 – 3,000
Literature: Irving Harper: Works in Paper,
Maharam, pg. 142
Provenance: Private Collection | Wright,
Irving Harper Paper Sculptures, 21 January
2016, Lot 182 | Private Collection
184
Marcello Fantoni
wall sculpture
Italy, c. 1955 | Fantoni Studio
welded and patinated bronze
43 h × 52 w × 5 d in (109 × 132 × 13 cm)
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Provenance: Wright, Modern +
Contemporary Design, 28 March
2006, Lot 449 | Private Collection185 186 187
Isamu Noguchi Barbro Nilsson George Nelson & Associates
Early Akari Light Sculpture Bankrabatten pile carpet Sling sofa, model 6832
USA/Japan, c. 1951 | Ozeki & Co., Ltd. Sweden, 1966 USA, 1963 | Herman Miller
rice paper, bamboo, steel wire Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB chrome-plated steel, leather, rubber
12 dia × 20 ¼ h in (30 × 51 cm) hand-knotted wool 87 w × 32 d × 29 h in (221 × 81 × 74 cm)
83 w × 107 l in (211 × 272 cm)
This example features the earliest $ 3,000 – 5,000
manufacturer’s mark, a red sun and Woven signature to edge ‘AB MMF BN’.
Literature: George Nelson: Architect,
half-moon insignia. Marks on later
$ 3,000 – 5,000 Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack
examples include the word Japan
and Eisenbrand, pg. 268
along with this insignia. Signed with Literature: Märta Måås-Fjetterström:
stamped manufacturer’s mark. Märta flyger igen! 90 år med Märta Måås-
Fjetterström, exhibition catalog, pg. 156
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Provenance: Private Collection,
Grand Rapids, MI188 Benjamin Baldwin and Harry Weese Rare and Important lamp for the Organic Design Competition USA, c. 1941 Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Company brass 17 w × 7 d × 12 h in (43 × 18 × 30 cm) This is one of only three known extant examples of this lamp and one is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York. $ 10,000 – 15,000 Literature: Organic Design in Home Furnishings, Noyes, pg. 37 Provenance: Private Collection
190
Philip Johnson and Richard Kelly
floor lamps, pair
USA, 1953 | Edison Price, Inc.
brass, enameled aluminum
25 dia × 42 h in (64 × 107 cm)
$ 15,000 – 20,000
Literature: Design 1935–1965: What
Modern Was, Eidelberg, pg. 204
Provenance: Acquired directly from
Edison Price | Thence by descent
Wright, Design, 23 March 2017, Lot 101
Private Collection
189
The Five-Leaf Chair was commissioned George Nelson & Associates
by Walter Dorwin Teague Associates Rare Five-Leaf chairs from the 1964
for the Gas Pavilion at the 1964 World’s New York World’s Fair, pair
Fair in New York. 300 of these chairs
were used at the Festival ‘64 American
USA, 1963 | Union Carbide
Restaurant in the pavilion.
molded polyethylene, enameled steel,
plastic
23 ½ w × 20 ½ d × 30 h in (60 × 52 × 76 cm)
$ 7,000 – 9,000
Literature: George Nelson: Architect,
Writer, Designer, Teacher, von Vegesack
and Eisenbrand, pg. 252192
Florence Knoll
sofa
USA, c. 1965/1972 | Knoll International
leather, chrome-plated steel
90 w × 32 d × 29 h in (229 × 81 × 74 cm)
Sofa features original leather.
Signed with decal manufacturer’s
label to underside ‘Knoll International
Nov 1972’.
$ 3,000 – 5,000
191
Warren Platner
occasional tables, pair
USA, 1966 | Knoll International
chrome-plated steel, marble
15 ½ dia × 18 h in (39 × 46 cm)
Signed with decal manufacturer’s
label to underside of each example
‘Made in Italy K’.
$ 2,000 – 3,000
Literature: Knoll: A Modernist
Universe, Lutz, ppg. 74–75, 166–167193 194
Jorgen Hovelskov Norman Cherner
Harp chair dining chairs, set of four
Denmark, 1968 | Christensen & Larsen USA, 1958 | Plycraft
ash, flagline walnut plywood, vinyl over wood
41 w × 43 d × 52 ¼ h in (104 × 109 × 133 cm) 17 w × 22 d × 31 h in (43 × 56 × 79 cm)
$ 2,000 – 3,000 Signed with paper manufacturer’s label
to underside of two examples ‘Plycraft Inc.’.
Literature: Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 178
$ 2,000 – 3,000
Provenance: Private Collection195 196 Pablo Picasso 1881–1973 Swedish Tormented Face flatweave carpet 1956 c. 2000 white earthenware clay hand-woven wool 16 ¾ dia in (43 cm) 100 w × 141 l in (254 × 358 cm) Incised studio mark and glazed $ 5,000 – 7,000 number to verso ‘Madoura Plein Feu Empreinte Originale de Picasso Edition Picasso’ and ‘9/100’. This work is number 9 from the edition of 100 produced by Madoura Pottery. $ 5,000 – 7,000 Literature: Ramie 358
197 Finn Juhl desk Denmark, 1953 | Bovirke teak, lacquered wood, enameled steel 68 w × 33½ d × 29½ h in (173 × 85 × 75 cm) Desk features one 20.25-inch drop leaf; table measures 88.25 inches when fully extended. $ 15,000 – 20,000 Literature: Finn Juhl and His House, Hansen, pg. 111 illustrates variation
199
Hans J. Wegner
Cow Horn chairs, pair
Denmark, 1952 | Johannes Hansen
teak, leather
23 ¼ w × 18 d × 29 h in (59 × 46 × 74 cm)
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Literature: Hans J. Wegner, Bernsen,
pg. 75 Hans J. Wegner’s 100 Chairs,
Oda, ppg. 60–61
198
Robert King and John Van Koert Literature: Modernism in American Silver:
Contour coffee service 20th Century Design, Stern, pg. 198 Design
1935–1965: What Modern Was, Eidelberg,
ppg. 200–201 Decorative Art 1954–55:
USA, 1951 | Towle Silversmiths
The Studio Year Book of Furnishing and
sterling silver, composite
Decoration, Holme and Frost, pg. 73
7 w × 4 d × 10 ¼ h in (18 × 10 × 26 cm)
Service includes coffee pot, lidded
sugar bowl, creamer with spoon and
additional tray produced by Gorham
Silver. Signed with touchmarks and
impressed manufacturer’s mark
to underside of coffee pot ‘Towle
Sterling 350’.
$ 5,000 – 7,000201
Preben Fabricius and
Jørgen Kastholm
Grasshopper chaise lounge
Denmark/Germany, c. 1968 | Alfred Kill
chrome plated steel, leather, canvas
28 ½ w × 57 d × 32 ½ h in (72 × 145 × 83 cm)
$ 7,000 – 9,000
Literature: Kill International, manufacturer’s
catalog, c. 1970, unpaginated
200
Preben Fabricius and
Jørgen Kastholm
coffee table
Denmark, c. 1968 | Ivan Schlechter
glass, stainless steel
47 ¼ dia × 16 ½ h in (120 × 42 cm)
Signed with impressed manufacturer’s
mark to base ‘IS Stainless Steel Danmark’.
$ 2,000 – 3,000202
Gio Ponti
desk from Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa
Italy, 1950 | Giordano Chiesa
pearwood, laminate, brass, plastic
37 ¼ w × 21 d × 30 ¼ h in (95 × 53 × 77 cm)
$ 7,000 – 9,000
Literature: Gio Ponti: L’Arte Si Innamora
Dell’Industria, La Pietra, pg. 194 illustrates
in situ Domus 1950–1954, Volume III, Fiell
and Fiell, ppg. 270–275 illustrate in situ
Provenance: Vembi-Burroughs, Genoa 203
Private Collection | Wright, Modern
Design, 18 October 2012, Lot 328 Gino Sarfatti
Private Collection floor lamp, model 1034
Italy, 1946–51 | Arteluce
brass, enameled aluminum, marble
13 ¾ dia × 77 ½ h in (35 × 197 cm)
Signed with partial decal manufacturer’s
label to shade ‘AL Milano Arteluce’.
Signed with impressed manufacturer’s
mark to base ‘Arteluce Made in Italy’.
$ 10,000 – 15,000
Literature: Gino Sarfatti: Selected Works
1938–1973, Romanelli and Severi, ppg. 145,
446 L’Arredamento Moderno, 4th series,
Aloi and Borgese, fig. 200204 205
Gino Sarfatti Gio Ponti
floor lamp, model 1034 cabinet, model 2129
Italy, 1946–51 | Arteluce Italy, c. 1950 | Singer & Sons
brass, enameled aluminum, marble walnut
13 ¼ dia × 81 h in (34 × 206 cm) 47 w × 19 ½ d × 36 ½ h in (119 × 50 × 93 cm)
Signed with impressed manufacturer’s Cabinet features four drawers. Signed
mark to stem at base ‘Arteluce Made with decal manufacturer’s label to drawer
in Italy’. ‘M Singer & Sons New York Chicago’.
Sold with a certificate of authenticity
$ 10,000 – 15,000
issued by Lisa Licitra Ponti.
Literature: Gino Sarfatti: Selected Works
$ 20,000 – 30,000
1938–1973, Romanelli and Severi, ppg. 145,
446 L’Arredamento Moderno, 4th series, Literature: Singer & Sons, manufacturer’s
Aloi and Borgese, fig. 200 catalog, unpaginated206
Gio Ponti
cabinet, model 2129
Italy, c. 1950 | Singer & Sons
walnut
47 w × 19 ½ d × 36 ½ h in (119 × 50 × 93 cm)
Cabinet features four drawers. Signed
with partial decal manufacturer’s label
to drawer ‘M Singer & Sons New York
Chicago’. Sold with a certificate of
authenticity issued by Lisa Licitra Ponti.
$ 20,000 – 30,000
Literature: Singer & Sons, manufacturer’s
catalog, unpaginated
207
Max Ingrand
mirror
Italy, 1964 | Fontana Arte
crystal, mirrored glass
23 ½ dia × 2 ½ d in (60 × 6 cm)
$ 10,000 – 15,000
Literature: Lucie Trasparenze Fontana
Arte, Galleria Babuino Novecento, pg. 18
Provenance: Pierre Bergé & Associés,
Brussels | Private Collection208 209
Guido Gambone Gio Ponti
table lamp desk
Italy, c. 1955 Italy, c. 1950
glazed stoneware, mahogany, brass, linen Giordano Chiesa for Singer & Sons
18 dia × 38 h in (46 × 97 cm) walnut, brass
50½ w × 25½ d × 29¼ h in (128 × 65 × 74 cm)
Glazed signature and donkey mark
to underside ‘Gambone Italy’. Desk features four drawers. Signed with
stamped manufacturer’s mark to reverse
$ 3,000 – 5,000
of each drawer ‘Made in Italy’.
$ 10,000 – 15,000
Literature: Gio Ponti: L’Arte Si Innamora
Dell’Industria, La Pietra, pg. 197 illustrates
similar form210 Angelo Lelii floor lamp, model 12555 Italy, c. 1956 | Arredoluce chrome-plated brass, marble, acrylic, rubber 12 dia × 78 ½ h in (30 × 199 cm) $ 5,000 – 7,000 Literature: Arredoluce Catalogue Raisonné: 1943–1987, Pansera, Padoan and Palmaghini, pg. 303, no. 141
211 212
Alessandro Pianon Paolo Venini
Pulcini Inciso vase
Italy, c. 1963 | Vistosi Italy, c. 1956 | Venini
glass with internal murrine wheel-carved glass
decoration, copper 4 ¾ dia × 18 h in (12 × 46 cm)
9 ½ h × 6 ¼ w × 3 ½ d in (24 × 16 × 9 cm)
Signed with partial three-line acid stamp
$ 3,000 – 5,000 to underside ‘Venini Murano Italia’.
Literature: Murano: Glass from the Olnick $ 5,000 – 7,000
Spanu Collection, Olnick and Spanu, pl. 181
Literature: Venini: Glass Catalogue
1921–2007, Deboni, pl. 141 illustrates
similar example214
Gio Ponti Literature: Modern Living: Gio Ponti
headboard and bed for X Selettiva and the Twentieth-Century Aesthetics
of Design, Eiland, ppg. 72–73, 127 illustrate
this example Gio Ponti: The Complete
Italy, 1947/1973 | Brugnoli Mobili
Works, Ponti, pg. 132 illustrates variation
lacquered wood, bronze, upholstery
70 w × 82 d × 42 h in (178 × 208 × 107 cm) Exhibited: X Selettiva 1973, Cantù, Italy
Modern Living: Gio Ponti and the Twentieth-
Century Aesthetics of Design, 10 June-17
This headboard is one of two prototypes
September 2017, Georgia Museum of Art,
produced in 1947. Ponti modified this
University of Georgia, Athens
example with white lacquer for its inclusion
in X Selettiva 1973, Cantù. Headboard Provenance: Pierluigi Mazzari, Italy
includes five shelves, a radio, two Private Collection
integrated lights and one picture frame.
$ 5,000 – 7,000
213
Angelo Lelii
floor lamp
Italy, c. 1956 | Arredoluce
enameled brass, marble, brass
12 dia × 73 h in (30 × 185 cm)
$ 3,000 – 5,000
Literature: Arredoluce Catalogue
Raisonné: 1943–1987, Pansera, Padoan
and Palmaghini, pg. 299, no. 115215 216 217
Nathalie Du Pasquier Nathalie Du Pasquier Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden and George Sowden and George Sowden
Neos table clock Neos table clock Neos table clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
lacquered oak, glass, enameled aluminum glazed stoneware, glass, lacquered wood, glass,
5 ¼ w × 3 ¼ d × 12 ¼ h in (13 × 8 × 31 cm) enameled aluminum enameled aluminum
8 w × 2 ½ d × 6 ¾ h in (20 × 6 × 17 cm) 6 ½ w × 2 ½ d × 10 ¾ h in (17 × 6 × 27 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design Signed with molded manufacturer’s Signed with molded manufacturer’s
Du Pasquier Sowden Made in Italy’. mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’. Du Pasquier Sowden Made in Italy’.
$ 700 – 900
$ 700 – 900 $ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago Literature: Design Now: Industry
or Art?, Fischer, pg. 236
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
216
Postmodern Times
Collection by Philolux
215
217221
Ettore Sottsass
Sottsass Collection wristwatch,
model STBD007
Italy, c. 1993 | Seiko
sapphire glass, stainless steel,
base metal, leather, plastic
MPN: 7N01-6H20 Case: base
metal, stainless steel back
Size: 31 mm Signed: dial and case
This example retains its original leather
band. Sold with the original box,
instruction booklet and hang tag.
$ 2,000 – 3,000
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
218
Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden
Neos wall clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
9 ¼ dia × 1 ¾ d in (23 × 4 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
$ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
219
Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden
Neos wall clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
13 ¼ dia × 1 ¾ d in (34 × 4 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier Sowden Made in Italy’.
$ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
220
Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden
Neos wall clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
polished aluminum, glass,
enameled aluminum
9 ¼ dia × 1 ¾ d in (23 × 4 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
$ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago222
224
Matteo Thun
Santa Monica light fixture
Italy, 1983 | Memphis
glazed porcelain, chrome-plated brass
12 dia × 10 h in (30 × 25 cm)
Height is adjustable.
$ 700 – 900
Literature: Memphis Milano,
manufacturer’s catalog, 1986, pg. 49
223
223 224
Nathalie Du Pasquier Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden and George Sowden
Neos wall clock Neos wall clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
13 ½ dia × 1 ¾ d in (34 × 4 cm) 9 ¼ dia × 1 ¾ d in (23 × 4 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier Sowden Made in Italy’. Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
$ 700 – 900 $ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago Provenance: Philolux, Chicago228
Shohei Mihara
Paradise wall clock
227 Japan, c. 1985 | Wakita
enameled steel, rubber
13 dia × 2 ½ d in (33 × 6 cm)
Stamped manufacturer’s mark to reverse
‘W.A.T.C.H. C.O.M.P.A.N.Y. Wakita
Paradise Quartz Made in Japan Design
S. Mihara’.
$ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
225
226
225 226 227 229
Ettore Sottsass Ettore Sottsass Ettore Sottsass Shohei Mihara
Sottsass Collection chronograph Sottsass Collection chronograph Sottsass Collection chronograph Paradise table clock
wristwatch wristwatch, model SBBP013 wristwatch
Japan, c. 1985 | Wakita
Italy, c. 1993 | Seiko Italy, c. 1993 | Seiko Italy, c. 1993 | Seiko enameled steel, enameled aluminum
sapphire glass, stainless steel, sapphire glass, stainless steel, sapphire glass, stainless steel, 4 ¾ dia × 11 ½ h in (12 × 29 cm)
base metal, leather, plastic base metal, leather, plastic base metal, leather, plastic
Stamped manufacturer’s mark to reverse
MPN: 7T34- 6A60 Case: base MPN: 7T34- 6A30 Case: base MPN: 7T34-6460 Case: base ‘Wakita Paradise Quartz Japan Designed
metal, stainless steel back metal, stainless steel back metal, stainless steel back by S. Mihara’. Sold with original box.
Size: 37 mm Signed: crystal and case Size: 37 mm Signed: crystal and case Size: 37 mm Signed: crystal and case
$ 700 – 900
This example features an analog alarm This example features an analog alarm This example features an analog alarm
and retains its original leather band. Sold and retains its original leather band. Sold and retains its original leather band. Sold Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
with the original box, instruction booklet with original box, instruction booklet, with original box and instruction booklet.
and hang tag. hang tag and guarantee.
$ 2,000 – 3,000
$ 2,000 – 3,000 $ 2,000 – 3,000
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago Provenance: Philolux, Chicago235
234
231
237
230
236
233
232230 234
Nicolai Canetti Nicolai Canetti
Art Time wall clock Art Time wall clock
USA/Japan, 1984 | Canetti USA/Japan, 1984 | Canetti
enameled aluminum, glass enameled aluminum, plastic film
8 ¼ dia × 2 d in (21 × 5 cm) 12 dia × 1 ¾ d in (30 × 4 cm)
Stamped manufacturer’s mark to face Stamped manufacturer’s mark to face
‘Canetti Japan Art Time Collection’. ‘Canetti Japan Art Time Collection’.
$ 700 – 900 $ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
231 235
Shohei Mihara Nathalie Du Pasquier
wall clock and George Sowden
Neos wall clock
Japan, c. 1985 | Wakita
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
9 ¾ dia × 1 ½ d in (25 × 4 cm) plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
13 ½ dia × 2 d in (34 × 5 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Wakita’ Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
$ 700 – 900
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
$ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
232
Nathalie Du Pasquier 236
and George Sowden
Neos wall clock Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden
Neos wall clock 238
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
Shohei Mihara
13 ¼ dia × 1 ¾ d in (34 × 4 cm) France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
Paradise table clock
enameled aluminum, glass
19 ¾ dia × 2 d in (50 × 5 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
Japan, c. 1985 | Wakita
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
enameled steel, enameled aluminum
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’. Signed with molded manufacturer’s
4 ¾ dia × 11 h in (12 × 28 cm)
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
$ 700 – 900
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago Stamped manufacturer’s mark to reverse
$ 700 – 900
‘Wakita Paradise Quartz Japan Designed
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago by S. Mihara’. Sold with original box.
233
$ 700 – 900
Nathalie Du Pasquier 237 Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
and George Sowden
Neos wall clock Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden
Neon wall clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
9 ¼ dia × 1 ¾ d in (23 × 4 cm) France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
13 ½ dia × 2 d in (34 × 5 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’. Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
$ 700 – 900
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
$ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago239 240 241
243
Ettore Sottsass Ettore Sottsass Ettore Sottsass
Sottsass Collection chronograph Sottsass Collection chronograph Sottsass Collection wristwatch
wristwatch wristwatch
Italy, c. 1993 | Seiko
Italy, c. 1993 | Seiko Italy, c. 1993 | Seiko sapphire glass, stainless steel,
sapphire glass, stainless steel, sapphire glass, stainless steel, base metal, leather, plastic
base metal, leather, plastic base metal, leather, plastic
MPN: 7N01-6H30 Case: base
MPN: 7T34-6A30 Case: base MPN: 7T34- 6A80 Case: base metal, stainless steel back
metal, stainless steel back metal, stainless steel back Size: 31 mm Signed: crystal and case
Size: 37 mm Signed: crystal and case Size: 37 mm Signed: crystal and case
$ 2,000 – 3,000
This example features an analog alarm This example features an analog alarm.
and retains its original leather band. Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
$ 2,000 – 3,000
$ 2,000 – 3,000
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
242
240
241
242 243
Nathalie Du Pasquier Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden and George Sowden
239 Neos wall clock Neos wall clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
13 ½ dia × 2 d in (34 × 5 cm) 13 ½ dia × 1 ¾ d in (34 × 4 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’. Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
$ 700 – 900 $ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago Provenance: Philolux, Chicago247
Ettore Sottsass
Sottsass Collection wristwatch,
model STBD003
Italy, c. 1993 | Seiko
sapphire glass, stainless steel,
base metal, leather, plastic
MPN: 7N01-6H20 Case: base
metal, stainless steel back
Size: 31 mm Signed: dial and case
This example retains its original leather
band. Sold with original box, instruction
booklet and hang tag.
$ 2,000 – 3,000
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
244
Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden
Neos wall clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, polished aluminum,
enameled aluminum
13 ¼ dia × 1 ¾ d in (34 × 4 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
$ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
245
Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden
Neos wall clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
13 ½ dia × 2 h in (34 × 5 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
$ 700 – 900
Provenance: Philolux, Chicago
246
Nathalie Du Pasquier
and George Sowden
Neos wall clock
France/Italy, c. 1988 | Lorenz
plastic, glass, enameled aluminum
13 ¼ dia × 1 ¾ d in (34 × 4 cm)
Signed with molded manufacturer’s
mark to reverse ‘Neos of Lorenz Design
Du Pasquier-Sowden Made in Italy’.
$ 700 – 900
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