Auction / 12 September 2019 Noon ct

American Design

Wright continues to present the only auction dedicated to the optimism, industriousness and innovation of American Design at mid-century.

Charles and Ray Eames  ESU 400-N  $9,100  

Alexander Girard  ottoman, model 66332  $11,875  

Not only does this curated sale feature the iconic designs of Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia and George Nelson, this season you will find an extraordinary assortment of fabric samples designed by Alexander Girard alongside works acquired from his famed Textile & Objects shop. This incomparable collection comes from Betty Gorecki, whose husband of 17 years was a salesman for Herman Miller throughout the 1960s. 

Alexander Girard  Important collection of fabric samples  $18,750  

Textiles & Objects

Marilyn Neuhart

collection of five dolls

estimate: $3,000–5,000

result: $2,500

Alexander Girard

Girls Environmental Enrichment Panel

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $6,250

Folk Art

lanterns from Textiles & Objects, pair

estimate: $700–900

result: $750

Folk Art

Wycinanki, set of five from Textiles & Objects

estimate: $1,000–1,500

result: $875

Folk Art

Santos figures from Textiles & Objects, pair

estimate: $300–500

result: $500

Alexander Girard and Herman Miller ephemera

estimate: $150–200

result: $250

Folk Art

Wycinanki, set of three from Textiles & Objects

estimate: $200–300

result: $344

Uniroyal Inc.

Nauga dolls, set of five

estimate: $1,000–1,500

result: $1,625

I am a reasonable and sane functionalist tempered by irrational frivolity.

Alexander Girard

George Nelson & Associates  Coconut chairs, pair  $6,000–8,000  

Marilyn Neuhart  collection of five dolls  $3,500  

Finally, this sale also includes the graphic designs of the revolutionary Paul Rand, whose influence still resounds with contemporary visual language. Directly from his estate, this collection is a follow up to our 2018 auction, Paul Rand: The Art of Design, dedicated to his pioneering career and vision.  

Paul Rand  Eye-Bee-M Rebus poster  $1,500–2,000  Tokyo Communications Arts poster  $700–900  IBM 75 poster  $500–700

American Design

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Preview
5 – 12 September 2019
10 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday

Auction 
12 September 2019
12 pm central