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.
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.
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: $343
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
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