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Auction / 9 November 2018 10 am

The Boyd Collection
IV. Word + Image

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An important facet of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd's fascinating collection is their acquisition of knowledge and their impressive library. Word + Image features nearly 300 lots and over 2500 books, posters, photographs and more. From surveys on architecture, art and film to posters and advertisements featuring Bridgette Bardot, Biggie and Tupac, or artists such as Ellsworth Kelly or Frank Stella, this sale touches on many of the 20th century’s greatest cultural moments. 

Photography and Works on Paper

Michael Roman, Untitled (Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac)

215 Michael Roman

Untitled (Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac)

estimate: $2,000–3,000

Joel Brodsky, The American Poet (contact sheet)

136 Joel Brodsky

The American Poet (contact sheet)

estimate: $5,000–7,000

Barbara Morgan, Untitled

110 Barbara Morgan

Untitled

estimate: $2,000–3,000

Richard Lippold, study for Brussels World's Fair

287 Richard Lippold

study for Brussels World's Fair

estimate: $2,000–3,000

György Kepes, Untitled (two works)

140 György Kepes

Untitled (two works)

estimate: $1,500–2,000

Nathan Lerner, Paper on String

161 Nathan Lerner

Paper on String

estimate: $1,500–2,000

result: $1,000

Nathan Lerner, Light Volume

133 Nathan Lerner

Light Volume

estimate: $1,500–2,000

, Motocross poster

238

Motocross poster

estimate: $900–1,200

Michael Roman, Untitled (diptych)

211 Michael Roman

Untitled (diptych)

estimate: $700–900

Randall Harrington, Untitled (Trash)

339 Randall Harrington

Untitled (Trash)

estimate: $600–800

result: $1,000

Billy Lobo, Richard Neutra besucht Japan!

165 Billy Lobo

Richard Neutra besucht Japan!

estimate: $600–800

, Piet Mondrian exhibition poster

162

Piet Mondrian exhibition poster

estimate: $600–800

result: $375

, Jean Arp, Growth

107

Jean Arp, Growth

estimate: $600–800

Margaret De Patta, Untitled

304 Margaret De Patta

Untitled

estimate: $500–700

result: $625

Michael Roman, Untitled (Día de los Muertos)

202 Michael Roman

Untitled (Día de los Muertos)

estimate: $500–700

Piet Zwart, Homage to a Young Woman

141 Piet Zwart

Homage to a Young Woman

estimate: $500–700

Posters

Francis Bernard, AEG Olympia poster

150 Francis Bernard

AEG Olympia poster

estimate: $3,000–5,000

Francis Bernard, Olympia Portable Typewriter poster

126 Francis Bernard

Olympia Portable Typewriter poster

estimate: $3,000–5,000

, Suzanne Rissler poster

178

Suzanne Rissler poster

estimate: $1,500–2,000

, Piet Zwart exhibition poster

186

Piet Zwart exhibition poster

estimate: $1,000–1,500

, L'oeil du malin film poster

279

L'oeil du malin film poster

estimate: $1,000–1,500

Jasper Johns, The 50th Anniversary of the Whitney Museum of American Art (Double Flag)

270 Jasper Johns

The 50th Anniversary of the Whitney Museum of American Art (Double Flag)

estimate: $900–1,200

result: $3,750

, Carlo Mollino exhibition poster

281

Carlo Mollino exhibition poster

estimate: $700–900

result: $438

Dudley Hardy, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company poster

180 Dudley Hardy

D'Oyly Carte Opera Company poster

estimate: $700–900

, Jean Prouvé exhibition poster

325

Jean Prouvé exhibition poster

estimate: $700–900

result: $375

, Ed Ruscha exhibition poster

102

Ed Ruscha exhibition poster

estimate: $600–800

result: $813

, The Wild Angels film poster

208

The Wild Angels film poster

estimate: $500–700

result: $313

Artist Unknown, Jefferson Airplane poster

300 Artist Unknown

Jefferson Airplane poster

estimate: $500–700

Jamie Reid, Sex Pistols poster

154 Jamie Reid

Sex Pistols poster

estimate: $500–700

result: $344

, Le Femme nue et Satan film poster

334

Le Femme nue et Satan film poster

estimate: $500–700

, Charles and Ray Eames Sofa Compact poster

212

Charles and Ray Eames Sofa Compact poster

estimate: $500–700

result: $344

, Rysunki Władysława exhibition poster

173

Rysunki Władysława exhibition poster

estimate: $500–700

result: $32

Books

, Sol Lewitt monographs, fourteen

101

Sol Lewitt monographs, fourteen

estimate: $1,000–1,500

result: $2,000

, Kazimir Malevich monographs, twenty-three

127

Kazimir Malevich monographs, twenty-three

estimate: $1,000–1,500

result: $7,150

, De Stijl survey, thirty-one

272

De Stijl survey, thirty-one

estimate: $1,000–1,500

result: $1,875

, Le Corbusier monographs, twenty-six

292

Le Corbusier monographs, twenty-six

estimate: $1,000–1,500

result: $2,125

, John Baldessari collection, eight

305

John Baldessari collection, eight

estimate: $700–900

result: $1,188

, Minimalism survey, thirty-seven

319

Minimalism survey, thirty-seven

estimate: $700–900

result: $875

, Ellsworth Kelly monographs, twelve

130

Ellsworth Kelly monographs, twelve

estimate: $700–900

result: $1,250

, Richard Neutra monographs, thirteen

242

Richard Neutra monographs, thirteen

estimate: $700–900

result: $563

, Dutch Modern Art and Design survey, twenty-three

188

Dutch Modern Art and Design survey, twenty-three

estimate: $700–900

result: $875

, Carlo Mollino monographs, nine

235

Carlo Mollino monographs, nine

estimate: $700–900

result: $2,000

, John Ruskin's Stones of Venice (signed)

247

John Ruskin's Stones of Venice (signed)

estimate: $700–900

result: $375

, Bernd and Hilla Becher monographs, twelve

160

Bernd and Hilla Becher monographs, twelve

estimate: $500–700

result: $1,875

International Style: The Boyd Collection

Collecting is a way of life for Michael and Gabrielle Boyd. The Boyds have amassed a collection that is unparalleled in scope and breadth encompassing everything from modern masterpieces and art to everyday furnishings, objects and books. 

On November 8th and 9th, Wright presents more than 600 works from their exceptional collection at auction.

I. Masterworks
8 November 2018 | 10 am central

II. Room 10
8 November 2018 | 11 am central

III. Life of Design
8 November 2018 | 11 am central

IV. Word and Image
9 November 2018 | 10 am central

The works in this extraordinary sale will be published in four parts, each celebrated in a bespoke, full-color catalog capturing the creative and modernist vision of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd. Reserve your copy today!
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IV. Word + Image

For more information about
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Preview
1 – 8 November 2018
10 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday
12 – 4 pm Saturday

Auction
9 November 2018
10 am central

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