Auction Preview: Important Design at Sotheby’s, New York, May 23
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What: Important DesignWhere: Sotheby’s; 1334 York Avenue, New York, New York 10021, U.S.A.When: May 23; 10.00 AM EDTPublic Viewing:FRI, 10 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTSAT, 11 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTSUN, 12 MAY 19 | 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM EDTMON, 1Auction Preview: Important Design at Sotheby’s, New York, May 23
What: Important DesignWhere: Sotheby’s; 1334 York Avenue, New York, New York 10021, U.S.A.When: May 23; 10.00 AM EDTPublic Viewing:FRI, 10 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTSAT, 11 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTSUN, 12 MAY 19 | 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM EDTMON, 13 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTTUE, 14 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTWED, 15 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTTHU, 16 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTFRI, 17 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTSAT, 18 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTSUN, 19 MAY 19 | 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM EDTMON, 20 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTTUE, 21 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTWED, 22 MAY 19 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM EDTTop lots of the sale:—Lot 10: Francois-Xavier Lalanne: Three «Grands Moutons De Peter». Each numbered 2 from an edition of 8 plus 4 artist's proofs; each numbered 2/8 A and monogrammed FXL; bronze. «Belier» looking forward: 31 7/8 x 39 1/2 x 17 in. (80.7 x 100.3 x 43.1 cm); «Belier» looking sideways: 32 x 39 1/4 x 18 in. (81.2 x 99.6 x 45.7 cm); «Brebis»: 32 1/4 x 41 1/2 x 18 (81.9 x 105.4 x 45.7 cm). Circa 2004. Estimate: 1,200,000 USD — 1,800,000 USD—Lot 12: Francois-Xavier Lalanne: «Singe Avise (Grand)». Number 6 from an edition of 8, monogrammed FXL and numbered 6/8, patinated bronze. 46 1/2 x 33 x 33 in. (118.1 x 83.8 x 83.8 cm). Circa 2005. Estimate: 900,000 USD — 1,500,000 USD—Lot 155: Marc Newson: “Pod of Drawers.” From an edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs and 1 prototype, aluminum sheets riveted to fiberglass, rubber, 50 3/8 x 28 x 18 1/2 in. (128.5 x 71.1 x 47 cm). 1987. Estimate: 700,000 USD — 1,000,000 USD—Lot 159: Marc Newson: «Orgone” Stretch Lounge. Number 3 from an edition of 6 plus 2 artist's proofs, impressed Marc Newson/Pod Edition, numbered 3/6 with Pod logo. aluminum, automotive lacquer. 24 1/2 x 70 x 32 5/8 in. (62.2 x 177.8 x 82.8 cm). 1993. produced by Pod Edition, UK. Estimate: 400,000 USD — 600,000 USD—Lot 44: Alberto Giacometti: “An Important And Rare Pair Of Andirons.” Gilt bronze, wrought-iron, one: 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm) high; the other: 11 1/8 in. (28.2 cm) high. Circa 1938. Estimate: 250,000 USD — 350,000 USD—Lot 110: Wendell Keith Castle: An Important »Vermillion" Desk And Chair. With two original brass keys executed by the artist, the desk and chair each signed and dated WC 65, vermillion stack laminate, brass. Desk: 34 1/2 x 68 x 27 1/4 in. (87.6 x 172.7 x 69.2 cm); chair: 31 3/4 x 21 5/8 x 25 1/4 in. (80.6 x 54.8 x 64.1 cm). 1965. Estimate: 200,000 USD — 300,000 USD—Lot 115: Harry Bertoia “Untitled (Sunflower).” Brass-coated steel, 83 1/2 in. (212 cm) high; 37 1/4 in. (94.6 cm) maximum diameter. 1956. Estimate: 200,000 USD — 300,000 USD—Lot 116: Harry Bertoia: “Untitled (Dandelion).” Gilt stainless steel, granite base, 75 1/2 in. (191.7 cm) high; 31 in. (78.7 cm) diameter. Circa 1963. Estimate: 200,000 USD — 300,000 USDFor details, visit: https://www.sothebys.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more