Auction / 7 November 2019 11 am
The Boyd Collection
III. Word + Image
An important facet of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd's fascinating collection is their acquisition of knowledge and their impressive library. Word + Image features 150 lots and over 2000 books. From surveys on art, architecture and design movements to exhibition catalogs and monographs of icons such as Eileen Gray, Jean Prouvé, Eva Hesse and Ed Ruscha, this sale touches on many of the 20th century’s greatest artistic achievements.
Highlights from Word + Image
213
Rare Bauhaus periodicals, four
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $2,000
317
Experimental Photography survey, thirty-two
estimate: $500–700
278
Ed Ruscha monographs, twenty-eight
estimate: $1,500–2,000
result: $3,000
269
Various Artist monographs, fifty-one
estimate: $400–600
result: $2,125
301
Berenice Abbott: Changing New York, A Book of Photographs (First Edition)
estimate: $500–700
result: $3,750
215
Graphic Design survey, thirty-two
estimate: $400–600
result: $1,063
296
Yayoi Kusama monographs, twenty
estimate: $500–700
result: $1,500
354
Art survey, fifty-six
estimate: $600–800
348
French Design survey, eleven
estimate: $2,000–3,000
287
Richard Serra monographs, thirty-eight
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $2,210
326
African and Oceanic Art survey, thirty-four
estimate: $700–900
result: $1,375
345
Eva Hesse monographs, fourteen
estimate: $500–700
result: $500
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 7th, Wright presents a selection of works from their exceptional collection including important masterworks and iconic designs from across the 20th century in International Style: The Boyd Collection.
I. Masterworks
121
Gerrit Rietveld
Zig Zag armchair
estimate: $30,000–50,000
102
After Theo van Doesburg
Peinture pure tapestry
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $18,750
110
Carlo Mollino
Important Tipo B chair from the Lisa Ponti Apartment
estimate: $300,000–500,000
result: $348,500
119
Rudolph M. Schindler
suite of four units from the Milton and Ruth Shep Commission, Los Angeles
estimate: $30,000–50,000
100
Frank Lloyd Wright
chair from the Johnson Wax building, Racine, Wisconsin
estimate: $30,000–50,000
result: $35,000
128
Gerrit Rietveld
technical design for an armchair
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $1,875
137
Poul Henningsen
PH 3 1/2 / 2 table lamp
estimate: $7,000–9,000
result: $5,625
139
Arne Jacobsen
sofa, model 3300
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $5,000
Word + Image: The Boyd Collection
For Additional Information
312 563 0020
sales@wright20.com
Exhibition / Chicago
31 October –7 November 2019
10 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday
Auction / Chicago
7 November 2019
immediately following International Style: The Boyd Collection
