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Modern Masters

London
ConcludedApr 26 2017
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    • 39 Lots

    201
    Thomas Stearns
    Rare 'Cappello del Doge' vase
    Estimate
    £20,000–30,000
    Sold For
    £23,750
    202
    Gio Ponti
    'Distex' armchair, model no. 807, and rare footstool
    Estimate
    £30,000–40,000
    203
    Carlo Scarpa
    Rare eight-armed chandelier, model no. 5334 A8
    Estimate
    £10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    £56,250
    204
    Fulvio Bianconi
    Rare vase, model no. 4426
    Estimate
    £15,000–20,000
    Sold For
    £25,000
    205
    Carlo Mollino
    Pair of chairs, designed for the conference room, Lattes Publishing House, Turin
    Estimate
    £160,000–220,000
    Sold For
    £239,000
    207
    Jean Royère
    Important 'Trèfle' sideboard
    Estimate
    £70,000–90,000
    Sold For
    £149,000
    208
    Kaare Klint
    Three-seater box-shaped sofa, model no. 4118
    Estimate
    £35,000–50,000
    Sold For
    £43,750
    209
    Jørgen Berg
    Rare cabinet-on-stand, model no. 24190
    Estimate
    £40,000–60,000
    210
    Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
    Rare and important ceiling light, model no. 3543NR
    Estimate
    £120,000–150,000
    Sold For
    £137,000
    211
    Jean-Michel Frank
    'Colonne' table lamp
    Estimate
    £30,000–40,000
    Sold For
    £43,750
    212
    Salvador Dalí for Jean-Michel Frank
    'Dalí' floor lamp
    Estimate
    £150,000–200,000
    Sold For
    £143,000
    213
    Alberto Giacometti
    ‘Tête de femme’ table lamp
    Estimate
    £100,000–150,000
    Sold For
    £437,000
    Article | Design

    Alberto Giacometti's Work in Plaster

    A unique ceiling light by Alberto Giacometti in plaster spotlights his close friendship with a powerhouse of early 20th century arts and culture.

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    214
    Paul Rodocanachi for Jean-Michel Frank
    Set of four dining chairs
    Estimate
    £20,000–30,000
    215
    Alberto Giacometti
    Unique and large conic chandelier with four small cones, from the Tériade apartment, Paris
    Estimate
    £1,500,000–2,500,000
    Sold For
    £2,045,000
    216
    Josef Hoffmann
    Tea service, model no. S se 8, comprising model nos. S 5369 - S se 8-1, S 5370 - S se 8-2, S 5371 - S se 8-3, S 5372 - S se 8-4, S 5373 - S se 8-5
    Estimate
    £40,000–50,000
    Sold For
    £90,000
    217
    Young Sook Park
    'Moon Jar', no. 16
    Estimate
    £120,000–180,000
    Sold For
    £137,000
    218
    Armand-Albert Rateau
    Unique and important dining table and set of ten chairs from the hôtel particulier Thalheimer, Paris
    Estimate
    £1,000,000–1,500,000
    219
    Ron Arad
    'Little Heavy' chair
    Estimate
    £25,000–35,000
    Sold For
    £31,250
    220
    Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret
    Unique bookcase, designed for Henri Ingber
    Estimate
    £120,000–180,000
    Sold For
    £215,000
    221
    Joris Laarman
    Important 'Bridge' table
    Estimate
    £200,000–300,000
    Sold For
    £341,000
    222
    Jean Prouvé
    Rare chair, model no. 4
    Estimate
    £20,000–30,000
    223
    Jean Prouvé
    'Flavigny' double bed, from the Air France Unité d’Habitation, Brazzaville
    Estimate
    £38,000–42,000
    224
    Jean Prouvé
    Important 'Cité' armchair, from Jean Prouvé's private collection
    Estimate
    £180,000–280,000
    Sold For
    £317,000
    225
    Jean Prouvé
    '6 x 9' demountable house, together with 'Pyrobal' fireplace
    Estimate
    £700,000–900,000
    Sold For
    £665,000
    Article | Design

    The 'Moon Jar': A Transcendent Ceramic Form

    A work of light and grace, Young Sook Park's 'Moon Jar' conveys certainty and paradox.

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    226
    Jean Prouvé
    Rare 'Visiteur' armchair, type FV. 12
    Estimate
    £70,000–100,000
    Sold For
    £203,000
    227
    Gio Ponti
    Unique executive desk, designed for the Dulciora offices, Milan
    Estimate
    £35,000–45,000
    228
    Gio Ponti
    Unique swivel armchair, from the Dulciora offices, Milan
    Estimate
    £10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    £12,500
    229
    Gio Ponti
    Unique folding table, designed for the Dulciora offices, Milan
    Estimate
    £30,000–40,000
    Sold For
    £65,000
    230
    Gio Ponti
    Unique set of three chairs, designed for the Dulciora offices, Milan
    Estimate
    £25,000–35,000
    Sold For
    £31,250
    231
    Gio Ponti
    Unique 'Parete organizzata', designed for the Dulciora offices, Milan
    Estimate
    £40,000–60,000
    Sold For
    £47,500
    232
    Gio Ponti
    Set of twelve armchairs, from the Dulciora offices, Milan
    Estimate
    £25,000–35,000
    Sold For
    £28,750
    233
    Gino Sarfatti
    Rare large chandelier, model no. 2109/27, executed for a private commission, France
    Estimate
    £50,000–70,000
    Sold For
    £106,250
    234
    Gio Ponti
    Rare coffee table
    Estimate
    £35,000–45,000
    Sold For
    £68,750
    235
    Jean Royère
    Rare illuminated desk
    Estimate
    £60,000–80,000
    Sold For
    £75,000
    236
    Giacomo Balla
    Unique vanity
    Estimate
    £30,000–40,000
    237
    Studio B.B.P.R.
    Unique sofa, designed for the Belsana offices, Milan
    Estimate
    £30,000–50,000
    Sold For
    £31,250
    Article | Design

    Tête de Femme: Lauren Bacall & Alberto Giacometti

    A rare Giacometti table lamp from the collection of Lauren Bacall conjures the elegance of Egyptian motifs and Hollywood's Golden Age.

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    238
    Pierre Jeanneret
    Set of six 'Showroom' armchairs, model no. PJ-SI-49-A, possibly designed for the Tagore Theater, Chandigarh
    Estimate
    £50,000–70,000
    Sold For
    £50,000
    239
    Flemming Lassen
    'Third' armchair
    Estimate
    £30,000–50,000
    Sold For
    £65,000
    240
    Marc Newson
    Prototype 'Micarta' desk
    Estimate
    £80,000–120,000
    Article | Design

    Joris Laarman: High Tech & High Design

    Teaming software engineers and highly skilled craftsmen, Laarman's designs achieve a rare harmony between the engineered and the organic.

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    Article | Design

    Prouvé's Monuments to Modernism

    Designed for post-war sites around the world, Jean Prouvé's prefabricated homes combine art and industry.

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