Design Auction at Wright
12 December '13
Wright's highly-anticipated collectible design auction brings together the most notable designs of the past century. This December Design sale focuses on rare commissioned forms, works produced in small editions and works of historical importance.
Auction highlights include a collection of sculptures by Leo Amino that have never before been offered to the market, a notable selection of furniture forms by the Modernist architect, Gene Summers and much more. From works by Harry Bertoia, Carlo Mollino, and Pierre Chareau, this sale traverses the globe to present the most influential and innovative designs of the 20th century.
Select lots from the December Design auction will be on view in Wright's New York gallery located in the historic Parke-Bernet building at 980 Madison.
Lots to Watch:
247
FERNANDO AND HUMBERTO CAMPANA
Sushi III chair
estimate: $20,000–30,000
257
GABRIELLA CRESPI
Elisse coffee table
estimate: $15,000–20,000
314
PAUL EVANS
cabinet
estimate: $20,000–30,000
324
ANGELO MANGIAROTTI
custom desk from the Eros collection
estimate: $10,000–15,000
338
GIO PONTI
desk from the Societa Vetrococke building, Milan
estimate: $10,000–15,000
399
CHARLOTTE PERRIAND AND LE CORBUSIER
Multipart cabinet unit
estimate: $10,000–15,000