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Important Design

Sotheby’s New York, New York

Auction: Thu 10 Dec 2020

Exhibition: Sat 5 Dec 2020 - Wed 9 Dec 2020

1334 York Avenue, NY 10021 Important Design

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm

10 December 2020 | New York | full auction details

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Sotheby’s Important Design sale presents a curated survey of Design from the last century, from notable examples of American Arts & Crafts and French Art Deco to outstanding pieces of Contemporary Design. The auction is anchored by masterworks of mid-century and postwar decorative arts from the collection of Mike and Renée Silverstein. The couple’s commitment to quality and connoisseurship for over four decades prompted them to acquire superlative works by Jean Royère, Georges Jouve, Maria Pergay and George Nakashima, among others. Highlights from the sale also include an exceptional selection of sculptures and functional pieces by Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne, led by a rare and delicate “Iolas” flatware service, a Table au Requin and a Grand Mouton de Peter. An exceptional “Structure Végétale” chandelier by Claude, which brings together the rare combination of both birds and butterflies, further distinguishes this chapter. In addition to superb pieces from the Lalannes’ floral and animalier world, the auction also features works by European design masters that include Louis Majorelle, Jean Dupas, Pierre Jeanneret and Jean Prouvé. Mid-century American design is represented through important and rare forms by Harry Bertoia, Paul Evans, Isamu Noguchi and Wendell Castle, each of which embody key aspects of their celebrated practice. Complementing this American chapter is a selection of Western vernacular furniture by Thomas Molesworth.
Following the guidelines for the Phase Four reopening of Manhattan, we are able to accommodate clients in our building by appointment only. The exhibition for this sale will open on 5 December and will close on 9 December at 5PM. To schedule an appointment please click here or contact appointmentsNY@sothebys.com or +1 212 606 7171. You can read more about our safety requirements here.
For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact:+1 212 606 7414bids.newyork@sothebys.com
For all enquiries please contact:
Jodi PollackSenior Vice PresidentCo-Worldwide Head of 20th Century Design+1 212 606 7170JODI.POLLACK@SOTHEBYS.COM Marine HartogsVice PresidentSenior Specialist20th Century Design+1 212 606 7170MARINE.HARTOGS@SOTHEBYS.COM Katherine WallaceAssistant Vice President, Specialist 20th Century Design+1 212 606 7170KATHERINE.WALLACE@SOTHEBYS.COM Louis SoulardAssociate Specialist 20th Century Design+1 212 606 7170LOUIS.SOULARD@SOTHEBYS.COM Taryn ClaryAssociate Cataloguer20th Century Design+1 212 606 7170TARYN.CLARY@SOTHEBYS.COM  Antonia KlabinSale Manager20th Century Design+1 212 606 7170ANTONIA.KLABIN@SOTHEBYS.COM Lacey ThurmondClient Liaison20th Century Design+1 212 606 7170LACEY.THURMOND@SOTHEBYS.COM Hannah PossAdministrator20th Century Design+1 212 606 7170HANNAH.POSS@SOTHEBYS.COM Adelle BortzAdministrator20th Century Design+1 212 606 7170ADELLE.BORTZ@SOTHEBYS.COM
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