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Modern Design
19 September 2024
11 am et

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    • lambertville
    • chicago
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Outstanding results for Modern Design Sale total $1,835,342
92% by lot
153% by value
After Alexander Calder, Star tapestry

100 After Alexander Calder

Star tapestry

$9,000–12,000

result: $28,820

Nakashima:
The Cooper Collection
George Nakashima, Conoid bench

101 George Nakashima

Conoid bench

$20,000–30,000

result: $40,320

Mira Nakashima, Special-order Cluster-Based dining table

102 Mira Nakashima

Special-order Cluster-Based dining table

$8,000–12,000

result: $18,900

Mira Nakashima, Conoid chairs, pair

103 Mira Nakashima

Conoid chairs, pair

$4,500–6,500

result: $10,080

George Nakashima, Conoid desk

104 George Nakashima

Conoid desk

$15,000–20,000

result: $30,240

George Nakashima, Lounge Chair with Right Arm

105 George Nakashima

Lounge Chair with Right Arm

$5,000–7,000

result: $13,860

George Nakashima, Pedestal

106 George Nakashima

Pedestal

$3,000–5,000

result: $8,820

Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Bush Form)

107 Harry Bertoia

Untitled (Bush Form)

$50,000–70,000

result: $94,500

George Nakashima, Conoid chair

108 George Nakashima

Conoid chair

$3,500–4,500

result: $8,820

After Alexander Calder, Sun tapestry

109 After Alexander Calder

Sun tapestry

$7,000–9,000

result: $40,320

George Nakashima, Rare Slab coffee table

110 George Nakashima

Rare Slab coffee table

$25,000–35,000

result: $32,760

George Nakashima, Amoeba nesting tables, set of three

111 George Nakashima

Amoeba nesting tables, set of three

$10,000–15,000

result: $17,640

George Nakashima, Conoid dining table

112 George Nakashima

Conoid dining table

$25,000–35,000

result: $37,800

After Alexander Calder, Floating Circles tapestry

113 After Alexander Calder

Floating Circles tapestry

$7,000–9,000

result: $35,280

George Nakashima, Conoid coffee table

114 George Nakashima

Conoid coffee table

$20,000–30,000

result: false

Matt and Philip Moulthrop, Collection of three works

115 Matt and Philip Moulthrop

Collection of three works

$3,000–4,000

result: $2,520

George Nakashima, Four-Legged High chairs, set of four

116 George Nakashima

Four-Legged High chairs, set of four

$3,000–4,000

result: $6,930

George Nakashima, Trestle dining table

117 George Nakashima

Trestle dining table

$9,000–14,000

result: $37,800

George Nakashima, New chair

118 George Nakashima

New chair

$1,000–1,500

result: $5,292

Philip Moulthrop, Monumental Black Gum Chalice

119 Philip Moulthrop

Monumental Black Gum Chalice

$4,000–6,000

result: $13,860

George Nakashima, Settee with Arms

120 George Nakashima

Settee with Arms

$10,000–15,000

result: $30,240

Matt Moulthrop, Hackberry Globe

121 Matt Moulthrop

Hackberry Globe

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,024

George Nakashima, Cushion armchair

122 George Nakashima

Cushion armchair

$5,000–7,500

result: $21,420

George Nakashima, Exceptional Single-Arm settee

123 George Nakashima

Exceptional Single-Arm settee

$15,000–25,000

result: $32,760

Mira Nakashima, Occasional table

124 Mira Nakashima

Occasional table

$5,000–7,000

result: $8,190

George Nakashima, Settee

125 George Nakashima

Settee

$8,000–12,000

result: $20,160

Philip Moulthrop, Black Pine Globe

126 Philip Moulthrop

Black Pine Globe

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,144

Ed Moulthrop, Figured Sweetgum Bowl

127 Ed Moulthrop

Figured Sweetgum Bowl

$2,000–3,000

result: $6,048

George Nakashima, New chairs, set of six

128 George Nakashima

New chairs, set of six

$7,500–10,000

result: $22,680

George Nakashima, Trestle dining table

129 George Nakashima

Trestle dining table

$12,000–18,000

result: $30,240

Matt Moulthrop, Tulip Poplar Ellipsoid

130 Matt Moulthrop

Tulip Poplar Ellipsoid

$1,500–2,500

result: $2,520

Matt Moulthrop, Mahogany Dish

131 Matt Moulthrop

Mahogany Dish

$1,000–2,000

result: $1,134

Mira Nakashima, Exceptional Steinbaum table

132 Mira Nakashima

Exceptional Steinbaum table

$15,000–20,000

result: $27,720

Mira Nakashima, Greenrock ottoman

133 Mira Nakashima

Greenrock ottoman

$2,000–3,000

result: $9,450

Nakashima:
The Sanders Collection
George Nakashima, Special-order Triple Sliding Door cabinet

134 George Nakashima

Special-order Triple Sliding Door cabinet

$40,000–50,000

result: $60,480

George Nakashima, New Chair Rocker with Arms

135 George Nakashima

New Chair Rocker with Arms

$3,000–4,000

result: $6,048

George Nakashima, Exceptional Kornblut cases, pair

136 George Nakashima

Exceptional Kornblut cases, pair

$20,000–30,000

result: $37,800

George Nakashima, Conoid desk

137 George Nakashima

Conoid desk

$15,000–20,000

result: $32,760

George Nakashima, Special-order Triple Chest of Drawers

138 George Nakashima

Special-order Triple Chest of Drawers

$15,000–20,000

result: $50,400

George Nakashima, Exceptional Double Pedestal desk

139 George Nakashima

Exceptional Double Pedestal desk

$20,000–30,000

result: $52,920

George Nakashima, Special-order Sliding Door cabinet

140 George Nakashima

Special-order Sliding Door cabinet

$20,000–25,000

result: $44,100

George Nakashima, Hi Boy chest of drawers

141 George Nakashima

Hi Boy chest of drawers

$5,000–7,500

result: $25,200

George Nakashima, Wall-hanging mirror

142 George Nakashima

Wall-hanging mirror

$2,500–3,500

result: $10,710

George Nakashima, Hi Boy chest of drawers

143 George Nakashima

Hi Boy chest of drawers

$5,000–7,500

result: $21,420

George Nakashima, Sliding Door cabinet

144 George Nakashima

Sliding Door cabinet

$10,000–15,000

result: $40,320

George Nakashima, Wall-hanging mirror

145 George Nakashima

Wall-hanging mirror

$2,500–3,500

result: $10,080

George Nakashima, King-size Plank headboard

146 George Nakashima

King-size Plank headboard

$10,000–15,000

result: $25,200

Paul Evans, Untitled (Early Cranbrook sculpture)

147 Paul Evans

Untitled (Early Cranbrook sculpture)

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,520

George Nakashima, Slab coffee table

148 George Nakashima

Slab coffee table

$15,000–20,000

result: $18,900

Albert Paley, Breakfast table

149 Albert Paley

Breakfast table

$7,000–10,000

result: $6,930

George Nakashima, Bench with Back

150 George Nakashima

Bench with Back

$12,000–16,000

result: $17,640

George Nakashima, Conoid coffee table

151 George Nakashima

Conoid coffee table

$15,000–20,000

result: $16,380

Toshiko Takaezu, Closed Form

152 Toshiko Takaezu

Closed Form

$5,000–7,000

result: $16,380

Toshiko Takaezu, Bowl

153 Toshiko Takaezu

Bowl

$1,000–1,500

result: $3,276

Toshiko Takaezu, Closed Form

154 Toshiko Takaezu

Closed Form

$1,500–2,000

result: $4,410

Toshiko Takaezu, Collection of three bowls

155 Toshiko Takaezu

Collection of three bowls

$1,300–1,800

result: $2,772

Toshiko Takaezu, Planter

156 Toshiko Takaezu

Planter

$1,000–1,500

result: $4,410

Toshiko Takaezu, Closed Form (with rattle)

157 Toshiko Takaezu

Closed Form (with rattle)

$1,000–1,500

result: $6,930

Mira Nakashima, Frenchman's Cove II dining table

158 Mira Nakashima

Frenchman's Cove II dining table

$10,000–15,000

result: $52,920

George Nakashima, Grass-Seated chair

159 George Nakashima

Grass-Seated chair

$5,000–7,000

result: $7,560

Mira Nakashima, Special-order hat rack

160 Mira Nakashima

Special-order hat rack

$2,000–4,000

result: $2,520

Satoru Amagasu, Special-order Conoid-style chair

161 Satoru Amagasu

Special-order Conoid-style chair

$2,000–3,000

result: $17,010

Mira Nakashima, Minguren III dining table

162 Mira Nakashima

Minguren III dining table

$15,000–20,000

result: $23,940

Albert Paley, Forged fireplace tools

163 Albert Paley

Forged fireplace tools

$3,000–4,000

result: $10,710

Mira Nakashima, Turned-Leg dining table

164 Mira Nakashima

Turned-Leg dining table

$6,000–8,000

result: $10,080

Albert Paley, Meridian table

165 Albert Paley

Meridian table

$9,000–14,000

result: false

Wharton Esherick, Large bowl

166 Wharton Esherick

Large bowl

$4,000–6,000

result: $7,560

Albert Paley, Partner's desk for Rosecliff, Inc., New York

167 Albert Paley

Partner's desk for Rosecliff, Inc., New York

$15,000–25,000

result: $15,120

Wharton Esherick, Cutting board

168 Wharton Esherick

Cutting board

$3,000–5,000

result: $4,032

Henry Varnum Poor, Platter with Still Life

169 Henry Varnum Poor

Platter with Still Life

$1,500–2,500

result: $1,310

Phillip Lloyd Powell, Bench or coffee table

170 Phillip Lloyd Powell

Bench or coffee table

$4,000–6,000

result: $10,710

Albert Paley, Lectern

171 Albert Paley

Lectern

$8,000–12,000

result: $4,788

Paul Evans, Custom Sculpted Bronze dining table

172 Paul Evans

Custom Sculpted Bronze dining table

$10,000–15,000

result: false

Albert Paley, Parabolic reading lamp

173 Albert Paley

Parabolic reading lamp

$8,000–12,000

result: $8,820

Paul Evans, Cityscape dining suite

174 Paul Evans

Cityscape dining suite

$10,000–15,000

result: $9,450

Paul Evans, Custom Cityscape ceiling fixture

175 Paul Evans

Custom Cityscape ceiling fixture

$4,000–6,000

result: $3,780

Albert Paley, Monumental Chrysalis Vessel

176 Albert Paley

Monumental Chrysalis Vessel

$7,000–9,000

result: $4,410

Paul Evans, Early wall sculpture

177 Paul Evans

Early wall sculpture

$1,000–2,000

result: $5,670

Wendell Castle, Crescent rocker

178 Wendell Castle

Crescent rocker

$10,000–15,000

result: $12,600

Wendell Castle, Piano Bench

179 Wendell Castle

Piano Bench

$10,000–15,000

result: $10,080

Wendell Castle, Six-Drawer Cabinet/Painting

180 Wendell Castle

Six-Drawer Cabinet/Painting

$7,000–9,000

result: $9,030

Wendell Castle, Starry Night desk

181 Wendell Castle

Starry Night desk

$5,000–7,000

result: $7,740

Wendell Castle, Sweet Dreams full-sized bed

182 Wendell Castle

Sweet Dreams full-sized bed

$6,000–8,000

result: $5,040

Wendell Castle, Demi-Lune hall table

183 Wendell Castle

Demi-Lune hall table

$4,000–6,000

result: $5,292

Albert Paley, Plant stand

184 Albert Paley

Plant stand

$6,000–8,000

result: $6,930

Silas Kopf, Jewelry box with morning glories

185 Silas Kopf

Jewelry box with morning glories

$1,000–1,500

result: $1,890

Albert Paley, Andirons, pair

186 Albert Paley

Andirons, pair

$2,000–3,000

result: $5,670

Tommy Simpson, Mermaid's Shadow cabinet

187 Tommy Simpson

Mermaid's Shadow cabinet

$3,000–5,000

result: $3,024

Albert Paley, Millennium floor lamp

188 Albert Paley

Millennium floor lamp

$5,000–7,000

result: $8,190

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Rare occasional table with figures

189 Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Rare occasional table with figures

$6,000–8,000

result: $7,560

Albert Paley, Corona lamp

190 Albert Paley

Corona lamp

$3,500–4,500

result: $3,528

L. Brent Kington, Music stand

191 L. Brent Kington

Music stand

$3,000–5,000

result: $5,292

Pierre Jeanneret, Easy armchairs from Chandigarh, pair

192 Pierre Jeanneret

Easy armchairs from Chandigarh, pair

$8,000–10,000

result: $17,640

Contemporary, Medium pile carpet

193 Contemporary

Medium pile carpet

$1,500–2,000

result: $2,142

Pierre Jeanneret, Daybed from Chandigarh, India

194 Pierre Jeanneret

Daybed from Chandigarh, India

$10,000–15,000

result: $21,420

James Bearden, Medusa table

195 James Bearden

Medusa table

$1,500–2,000

result: $6,450

Pierre Jeanneret, File racks from the Administrative Buildings, Chandigarh, set of three

196 Pierre Jeanneret

File racks from the Administrative Buildings, Chandigarh, set of three

$20,000–30,000

result: $37,800

Pierre Guariche, Lounge chairs, pair

197 Pierre Guariche

Lounge chairs, pair

$7,000–9,000

result: false

Paul Evans, Rare coffee table

198 Paul Evans

Rare coffee table

$5,000–7,000

result: $8,190

Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, Writing table and office chair from Chandigarh

199 Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret

Writing table and office chair from Chandigarh

$8,000–10,000

result: $15,120

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Chan coffee table

200 Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Chan coffee table

$5,000–7,000

result: $7,740

Pierre Jeanneret, Office Cane chairs from Chandigarh, set of eight

201 Pierre Jeanneret

Office Cane chairs from Chandigarh, set of eight

$15,000–20,000

result: false

Contemporary, Medium pile carpet

202 Contemporary

Medium pile carpet

$1,200–1,800

result: $1,386

Pierre Jeanneret, Folding armless easy chairs from the Private Residences, Chandigarh, pair

203 Pierre Jeanneret

Folding armless easy chairs from the Private Residences, Chandigarh, pair

$10,000–12,000

result: $20,160

Paul T. Frankl, Coffee table, model 5020

204 Paul T. Frankl

Coffee table, model 5020

$3,000–5,000

result: $6,930

Pierre Jeanneret, Student desk and office chair from Chandigarh

205 Pierre Jeanneret

Student desk and office chair from Chandigarh

$6,000–8,000

result: $12,600

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Etruscan dining table

206 Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Etruscan dining table

$7,000–9,000

result: $12,600

Pierre Jeanneret, High stools from the Scientific Block, Punjab University, Chandigarh, set of four

207 Pierre Jeanneret

High stools from the Scientific Block, Punjab University, Chandigarh, set of four

$6,000–8,000

result: $8,190

Vladimir Kagan, Contour lounge chair

208 Vladimir Kagan

Contour lounge chair

$7,000–9,000

result: $10,710

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Chan coffee table

209 Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Chan coffee table

$5,000–9,000

result: $7,095

Vladimir Kagan, Custom Serpentine Sofa

210 Vladimir Kagan

Custom Serpentine Sofa

$8,000–12,000

result: $9,170

Silas Seandel, Bronze Forms II coffee tables, set of two

211 Silas Seandel

Bronze Forms II coffee tables, set of two

$10,000–15,000

result: $20,960

Vladimir Kagan, Custom Serpentine Sofa

212 Vladimir Kagan

Custom Serpentine Sofa

$8,000–12,000

result: $12,445

Gio Ponti, Coffee table

213 Gio Ponti

Coffee table

$3,000–5,000

result: $13,860

Cassina, Rocker, model 572

214 Cassina

Rocker, model 572

$2,500–3,500

result: $4,788

Paolo Buffa, Console table

215 Paolo Buffa

Console table

$3,000–5,000

result: $2,620

Studio PFR (Gio Ponti, Antonio Fornaroli and Alberto Rosselli), Airone chairs, pair

216 Studio PFR (Gio Ponti, Antonio Fornaroli and Alberto Rosselli)

Airone chairs, pair

$3,000–5,000

result: false

Paul T. Frankl, Rare custom cabinet

217 Paul T. Frankl

Rare custom cabinet

$5,000–7,000

result: false

Vladimir Kagan, Executive chair

218 Vladimir Kagan

Executive chair

$2,500–3,500

result: false

Jay Stanger, Occasional tables, pair

219 Jay Stanger

Occasional tables, pair

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,580

Donald Deskey, Desk and chair

220 Donald Deskey

Desk and chair

$7,000–9,000

result: false

Ico Parisi, Rare sofa, model 865

221 Ico Parisi

Rare sofa, model 865

$7,000–9,000

result: false

Karl Springer, Round Leg coffee tables, pair

222 Karl Springer

Round Leg coffee tables, pair

$4,000–6,000

result: $5,292

Arteluce, attribution, Monumental sconce

223 Arteluce, attribution

Monumental sconce

$4,000–6,000

result: false

Warren Platner, Settee, model 1716

224 Warren Platner

Settee, model 1716

$6,000–8,000

result: $8,820

Piero Fornasetti, Barbone umbrella stand

225 Piero Fornasetti

Barbone umbrella stand

$1,500–2,000

result: false

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