Wright

Wright is the premier auction house specializing in modern and contemporary design. Since 2000 we have sold nearly 20,000 lots across the spectrum of 20th and 21st century design. We have pioneered whole fields of collecting and transformed the market for modern design. Our dedication to design drives what we do and who we are.

News Archive


11.24.09 Auction preview in progress

tatraforpreviewThe Tatra T87, lot 216 in the December 8th Important Design auction,  enters the gallery.


11.24.09 December Catalogs have arrived

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Wright’s December auction catalogs are now available; visit our website to place an order or view auctions online.


11.23.09 Video featuring Ron Gilad

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At Casa interviews Ron Gilad regarding his latest lamp for Flos. Video features the artist discussing his work and shots from the exhibition at Wright, Spaces Etc./An Exercise in Utility.


11.13.09 An interview with Richard Wright

Richard Wright discusses design with Cameron Henderson in an interview for Northwestern Art Review.  Read article


11.12.09 Interview with Richard Wright

Richard Wright discusses Wright and the upcoming Important Design auction (8 December 2009) with Martin Willis of The Antique Auction Podcast. Listen here.


11.12.09 Important Design auction preview now online!

Wright’s upcoming December 8th Important Design auction preview is now online. This highly-vetted sale features masterworks of the 20th century. Highlights include a Douglas BTD Destroyer wind tunnel model plane, a Tatra T87 automobile, a Mercedes 230SL pagoda and an Aston Martin DB6 sports car. Additionally, the sale will feature 81 Mylar prints documenting the construction of the World Trade Center North Tower and a selection of drawings and photographs from the Philip Johnson archive.


11.05.09 Timeless by Constantin and Laurene Boym

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Timeless, an exhibition of works by Constantin and Laurene Boym is currently on view at Wright. View the works in person through November 19th or for additional information and images visit Wright21.