Auction Preview: Modern Decorative Art + Design at Bonhams, New York, Jun 7
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What: Modern Decorative Art + DesignWhere: Bonhams, 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 USAWhen: 7 June, 11.00 PM EDTTop lots of the sale:—LOT 128W: Philippe Hiquily (1925 - 2013): “Fountaine Mobile II.” 1979. patinated brass, stamped 'Hiquily'; heigh
Auction Preview: Modern Decorative Art + Design at Bonhams, New York, Jun 7
What: Modern Decorative Art + DesignWhere: Bonhams, 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 USAWhen: 7 June, 11.00 PM EDTTop lots of the sale:—LOT 128W: Philippe Hiquily (1925 - 2013): “Fountaine Mobile II.” 1979. patinated brass, stamped 'Hiquily'; height overall 79in (200cm); basin width 60in (152cm); depth 36in (91cm). Estimate: 100,000 US$- 150,000 US$— LOT 17W: Hector Guimard (1867 - 1942): “Reproduction after the Original Paris Metropolitan Railings and Portal.” Second Half of the Twentieth Century. Enameled and painted bronze, comprising of the following:2 pillars2 arches1 upper sign holder1 lower sign holder2 stirrup inserts on the pillars and signaling globes, 2 inserts merging the 'helmets' and 'crest'2 red signaling globes2 corner angle posts10 intermediate posts12 shields12 upper arches24 connecting irons with 'flame' finals cut at the ends, along with several lengths of U-shaped irons to maintain the railing in its length. Portal height 164 1/2in (418cm); width 155in (394cm); depth 35in (90cm); four panel railing height 41in (104cm); width 170in (432cm)' depth 10 1/2in (27.5cm). Estimate: 100,000 US$ - 200,000 US$— LOT 129W: Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927 - 2008): “Tortue Topiaire.” 1987. Black patinated copper, with topiary shell, stamped 'FXL' and 'Lalanne', numbered '2/8', together with a certificate of authenticity from Claude Lalanne. Length 49in (125cm); width 35in (86cm); height 15in (38cm). Estimate: 80,000 US$ - 120,000 US$— LOT 118W: Marcel Breuer (1902 - 1981): “Unique Table.” 1968. Granite. Height 28 1/4in (73cm); width 120in (305cm); depth 54in (137cm). Estimate: 80,000 US$ - 120,000 US$— LOT 12W: Tiffany Studios (1899 - 1919): “Rare and Early Swirling Leaf Floor Lamp.” 1901-02. Designed 1901, Favrile glass and patinated bronze, base model no. 21551. Height of base 69in (175.2cm); diameter of shade 25in (63.5cm). Estimate: 70,000 US$ - 90,000 US$—LOT 127W: Maria Pergay (born 1930): “Daybed.” 1968-69. For Design Steel, France, brushed stainless steel, upholstered seat cushions. Height 15in (38cm); width 118in (300cm); depth 39 3/8in (100cm). Estimate: 70,000 US$ - 90,000 US$— LOT 143: William Morris (born 1957): “Warrior III.” 2004. Model no. H1601.10.04, blown glass, enameled steel, apparently unsigned . Height 50in (127cm); width 21in (53cm). Estimate: 50,000 US$ - 70,000 US$For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
