Outstanding 20th Century Design: George Nakashima, Frank Lloyd Wright & More

Outstanding 20th Century Design: George Nakashima, Frank Lloyd Wright & More

Oct 2, 2019
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S otheby's Design auction (7 October, New York) features an array of objects spanning the 20th century. Ahead, discover groupings of works by the most significant names in Art Nouveau, American Studio, Contemporary design and more.

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Past Auction
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York

Tiffany Studios

(Left) Tiffany Studios, “Magnolia and Peony” Window from the Feigenspan Mansion, Newark, New Jersey. Estimate $100,000–150,000. (Right) Tiffany Studios, Wisteria Table Lamp. Estimate $300,000–500,000.

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Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | "APPLE BLOSSOM" TABLE LAMP
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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17
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Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | "ROSE BUSH" FLOOR LAMP
Estimate: 100,000 – 150,000 USD
Estimate: 100,000 – 150,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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31
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Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | "TURTLE-BACK AND GEOMETRIC" TABLE LAMP
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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32
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Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | “SPIDER” TABLE LAMP
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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53
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | "DRAGONFLY" TABLE LAMP
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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56
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Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | "APPLE BLOSSOM" TABLE LAMP
Estimate: 120,000 – 180,000 USD
Estimate: 120,000 – 180,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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57
Type: lot
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Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | "WOODBINE" CHANDELIER
Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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60
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | "DAFFODIL" TABLE LAMP
Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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61
Type: lot
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Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | "LABURNUM" FLOOR LAMP
Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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62
Type: lot
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Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
TIFFANY STUDIOS | "DRAGONFLY" TABLE LAMP
Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Émile Gallé

Émile Gallé, “Hydrangea” Table Lamp. Estimate $30,000–50,000.

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Émile Gallé
Émile Gallé
ÉMILE GALLÉ | VITRINE
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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81
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Category: Lot
Émile Gallé
Émile Gallé
ÉMILE GALLÉ | CABINET
Estimate: 7,000 – 10,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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84
Type: lot
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Émile Gallé
Émile Gallé
ÉMILE GALLÉ | THREE-TIER STAND
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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90
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Émile Gallé
Émile Gallé
ÉMILE GALLÉ | "GREEN ORCHID" VASE
Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 USD
Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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94
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Émile Gallé
Émile Gallé
ÉMILE GALLÉ | "APPLE BLOSSOM" VASE
Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 USD
Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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95
Type: lot
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Émile Gallé
Émile Gallé
ÉMILE GALLÉ | "HYDRANGEA" VASE
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

(Left) Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, “Duchame” Sofa and Pair of Armchairs. Estimate $40,000–60,000. (Right) Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Desk from the Maison des Provinces de France, Cité Universitaire, Paris. Estimate $6,000–8,000.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright, Clerestory Window from the Avery Coonley Playhouse, Riverside, Illinois. Estimate $25,000–35,000.

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Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT | WINDOW FROM THE HARDY HOUSE RACINE, WISCONSIN
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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113
Type: lot
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT | WINDOW FROM THE HARDY HOUSE RACINE, WISCONSIN
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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114
Type: lot
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT | WINDOW FROM THE HARDY HOUSE RACINE, WISCONSIN
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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115
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT | AUSGEFÜHRTE BAUTEN UND ENTWÜRFE VON FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
Estimate: 15,000 – 20,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret, Chaise Longue, Model No. 2072. Estimate $10,000–15,000.

George Nakashima

George Nakashima, Pair of “Conoid Cushion” Chairs and Settee. Estimate $12,000–18,000.

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George Nakashima
George Nakashima
GEORGE NAKASHIMA | PAIR OF "CONOID CUSHION" ARMCHAIRS
Estimate: 7,000 – 10,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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244
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George Nakashima
George Nakashima
GEORGE NAKASHIMA | DOUBLE SLIDING-DOOR CABINET
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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246
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George Nakashima
George Nakashima
GEORGE NAKASHIMA | PAIR OF "CONOID CUSHION" ARMCHAIRS
Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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247
Type: lot
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George Nakashima
George Nakashima
GEORGE NAKASHIMA | "HOST NEW CHAIR" ROCKER
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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249
Type: lot
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George Nakashima
George Nakashima
GEORGE NAKASHIMA | THREE CHESTS OF DRAWERS
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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251
Type: lot
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George Nakashima
George Nakashima
GEORGE NAKASHIMA | DAYBED
Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana

Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana, “Sushi” Sofa. Estimate $30,000–50,000.

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Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
FERNANDO CAMPANA AND HUMBERTO CAMPANA | "VITÓRIA RÉGIA" STOOL
Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 USD
Estimate: 6,000 – 8,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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260
Type: lot
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Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
FERNANDO CAMPANA AND HUMBERTO CAMPANA | "SUSHI" MIRROR
Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 USD
Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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261
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Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
FERNANDO CAMPANA AND HUMBERTO CAMPANA | "EDWARD SCISSORHANDS" COFFEE TABLE
Estimate: 7,000 – 10,000 USD
Design
7 October 2019 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Paul Evans

(Left) Paul Evans, “Cityscape II” Faceted Cabinet, Model PE-354. Estimate $25,000–35,000. (Right) Paul Evans, “Cityscape II” Sideboard, Model PE-480. Estimate $10,000–15,000.

Martin Szekeley

Martin Szekeley, “A.C.” Console. Estimate $20,000–30,000.

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