Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne

New York | Paris | 25—26 May 2021
Sotheby's celebrates the greatest names in 20th century Decorative Arts and Design with two sales in New York and Paris. From Noguchi to Lalanne - Important Design, invites a captivating dialogue between two continents and the most talented designers of the 20th century across styles, forms, materials and lines.

Auctions

Type: auction
Category: Past Auction
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Type: auction
Category: Past Auction
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
26 May 2021 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris
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Important Design | Paris Highlights

87
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Diego Giacometti
Diego Giacometti
Table aux cariatides et atlantes
Estimate: 300,000 – 400,000 EUR
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
26 May 2021 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris
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147
Type: lot
Category: Lot
François-Xavier Lalanne
François-Xavier Lalanne
Grande carpe
Estimate: 600,000 – 800,000 EUR
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
26 May 2021 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris
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150
Type: lot
Category: Lot
François-Xavier Lalanne
François-Xavier Lalanne
Singe II
Estimate: 300,000 – 500,000 EUR
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
26 May 2021 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris
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152
Type: lot
Category: Lot
François-Xavier Lalanne
François-Xavier Lalanne
Paire de tables Oiseaux de marbre
Estimate: 300,000 – 500,000 EUR
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
26 May 2021 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris
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142
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne & François-Xavier Lalanne
Claude Lalanne & François-Xavier Lalanne
Lustre, pièce unique
Estimate: 240,000 – 360,000 EUR
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
26 May 2021 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris
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153
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
Lanterne aux feuilles et papillons, pièce unique
Estimate: 240,000 – 300,000 EUR
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
26 May 2021 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris
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101
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Alberto Giacometti
Alberto Giacometti
Lampadaire Tête de femme
Estimate: 150,000 – 200,000 EUR
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
26 May 2021 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris
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143
Type: lot
Category: Lot
François-Xavier Lalanne
François-Xavier Lalanne
Lampe Singe Allumé
Estimate: 150,000 – 180,000 EUR
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
26 May 2021 | 2:30 PM CEST | Paris
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Important Design | New York Highlights

79
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Isamu Noguchi
Isamu Noguchi
An Important Table
Estimate: 700,000 – 1,000,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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148
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
Pair of Croco-Consoles
Estimate: 700,000 – 900,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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147
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
"Crocodile" Settee
Estimate: 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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145
Type: lot
Category: Lot
François-Xavier Lalanne
François-Xavier Lalanne
Mouton de Laine
Estimate: 500,000 – 700,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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146
Type: lot
Category: Lot
François-Xavier Lalanne
François-Xavier Lalanne
Mouton de Laine
Estimate: 500,000 – 700,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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140
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
"Ginkgo" Dining Table
Estimate: 500,000 – 700,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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141
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
Pair of “Ginkgo” Chairs
Estimate: 300,000 – 400,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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143
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
Unique "Structure Végétale aux Papillons" Chandelier
Estimate: 700,000 – 900,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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14
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
A Rare "Fruit" Table Lamp
Estimate: 300,000 – 500,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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149
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
"Ginkgo" Dining Table
Estimate: 250,000 – 350,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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154
Type: lot
Category: Lot
François-Xavier Lalanne
François-Xavier Lalanne
Fontaine Pleureuse
Estimate: 250,000 – 350,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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132
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Harry Bertoia
Harry Bertoia
Untitled (Dandelion)
Estimate: 150,000 – 200,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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133
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Harry Bertoia
Harry Bertoia
Untitled (Dandelion)
Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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120
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Paul Evans
Paul Evans
A Unique "Sculpture Front" Cabinet
Estimate: 180,000 – 240,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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13
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
"River of Life" Window
Estimate: 150,000 – 200,000 USD
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
25 May 2021 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Important Design New York

May 21-24
10am - 6pm EDT

1334 York Avenue
New York, New York 10021
U.S.A.

+1 212 606 7000

Important Design Paris

May 21-25
10am - 6pm CET

76, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
CS 10010, 75384 PARIS CEDEX 08
Paris

+33 1 53 05 53 05

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