Auction Preview: Design at Christie’s, New York, June 4
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What: DesignWhere: Christie’s; 20 Rockefeller Center, New York, USAWhen: June 4; 11.00 AMPublic Viewing: 31 May, 10am - 5pm1 Jun, 10am - 5pm2 Jun, 1pm - 5pm3 Jun, 10am - 5pmTop lots of the sale:— LOT 22: Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008): “'Grand MoufAuction Preview: Design at Christie’s, New York, June 4
What: DesignWhere: Christie’s; 20 Rockefeller Center, New York, USAWhen: June 4; 11.00 AMPublic Viewing: 31 May, 10am - 5pm1 Jun, 10am - 5pm2 Jun, 1pm - 5pm3 Jun, 10am - 5pmTop lots of the sale:— LOT 22: Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008): “'Grand Mouflon de Pauline' Bar Cabinet, 2007.” Number 4 from an edition of 8 plus 4 artist's proofs. Gilt bronze, maillechort, with red painted interior. 50 ½ in. (128.2 cm.) high, 46 in. (116.8 cm.) wide, 17 in. (43.1 cm.) deep. With artist's monogram FXL and impressed Lalanne 2007 4/8. Estimate: 1,000,000 USD - 1,500,000 USD— LOT 21: Claude Lalanne (1925-2019): “'Les Grandes Berces' Bench, 2009.” Number 5 B from an edition of 8 A and 8 B plus 4 artist's proofs A and 4 artist's proofs B, gilt bronze, 71 in. (180.3 cm.) high, 70 in. (177.8 cm.) wide, 26 ½ in. (67.3 cm.) deep. With artist's monogram CL and impressed Lalanne 5/8B 2009. Estimate: 400,000 USD - 600,000 USD— LOT 25: Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008): “'Belier', 'Transhumant' and 'Agneau' from the 'Nouveaux Moutons' series, 2002-2006.” Belier: number 198 from an edition of 250, Transhumant: number 173 from an edition of 250, Agneau: number 235 from an edition of 500. Epoxy stone, patinated bronze. Belier: 37 in. (94 cm.) high, 40 in. (101.6 cm.) wide, 14.5 cm. (36.8 cm.) deep. Transhumant: 35 in. (89 cm.) high, 40 in. (101.6 cm.) wide, 14.5 in. (36.8 cm.) deep. Agneau: 20 in. (50.8 cm.) high, 24 in. (61 cm.) wide, 7 in. (17.8 cm.) deep. Belier impressed Lalanne Landowski Fondeur 2002 198/250. Transhumant impressed Lalanne Landowski Fondeur 2005 173/250. Agneau impressed Blanchet Fondeur 235/500. Estimate: 400,000 USD - 600,000 USD— LOT 30: Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008): “'Les Oies', designed 1991.” Hors commerce numbers 4 A, 4 B and 4 C from 4 hors commerce A to C, an edition of 8 A to C and 4 artist's proofs A to C. Patinated bronze, 38 ½ in. (98 cm.) high, the tallest. Each with the artist’s monogram FXL and impressed bocquel Fd, respectively HC 4/4A, HC 4/4B, HC 4/4 C. Estimate: 300,000 USD - 500,000 USD—Lot 43: Eugene Printz (1889-1948) and Jean Dunand (1877-1942): “Important Cabinet, circa 1937.” Palmwood, dinanderie, oxidized brass, sycamore, 36 ½ in. (92.7 cm.) high, 78 ¾ in. (200 cm.) wide, 17 ¼ in. (43.8 cm.) deep. with artist's monogram EP. Estimate: 300,000 USD - 500,000 USD— LOT 14: Wendell Castle (1932–2018): “Unique Extending Dining Table and Set of Eight 'Apollo' Chairs, 1980.” Stack laminated cherry wood, leather upholstery. The table: 29 ¼ in. (74.3 cm.) high, 97 in. (246.4 cm.) wide, 64 ½ in. (163.8 cm.) deep (fully extended). 73 in. (185.4 cm.) closed. Each chair: 29 ¾ in. (75.5 cm.) high, 23 in. (58.4 cm.) wide, 24 in. (60.9 cm.) deep. The table signed and dated Made by D. Sottile and W. Castle on one foot, W. Castle 80 on the other. Each chair signed and dated W. Castle 80. Estimate: 250,000 USD - 350,000 USD— LOT 59: Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991): “'Miss Blanche’ Chair, designed 1988.” Executed by Ishimaru Company Ltd., Tokyo, from the edition of 56, acrylic, artificial roses, epoxy coated aluminum, 35¼ in. (89.5 cm.) high, 24½ in. (62.5 cm.) wide, 24 in. (61 cm.) deep. Estimate: 250,000 USD - 350,000 USDFor details, visit: https://www.christies.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more