Design Auction #21: Daybeds and Artist Editions
When I need a break, I look through auctions. Here's the round-up.
To all my new subscribers, welcome. When I need a break from writing, I like to look through auctions. Here I share this break with you. I hope looking at these objects also gives you a moment away from whatever it is you’re doing right now.
“A man who wishes to participate at an auction must pay equal attention to the book and to his competitors, in addition to keeping a cool enough head to avoid being carried away in the competition.” — Walter Benjamin
*all auctions are available to international bidders.
Issei Suda Print Edition (1970/1980)
Estimate: 700 - 1 000 €
Wednesday, May 20 at Finarte Auction House (Milan)
Jacques Adnet Metal Daybed
Estimate: 800 - 1 000 €
Wednesday, May 20 at Drouot (France)
Pair of Egyptian Bronze Eye Inlays 664-343 B.C.
Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 USD
Wednesday, May 20 at Freeman’s (Chicago)
Apulian Black-Glazed Epichysis 4th Century B.C.
Estimate: 700 - 900 USD
Wednesday, May 20 at Freeman’s (Chicago)
André Arbus Pantalonnière Commode (1935)
Estimate: 8 000 - 10 000 €
Wednesday, May 20 at Drouot (France)
Trumeau Wooden Mirror
Estimate: 200 - 300 €
Thursday, May 21 at Le Floc’h (France)
Chamber Screen Engraved by Giovanni Ottaviani
Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 €
Tuesday, May 19 at Carlo Bonte (Belgium)
Carlo Moretti Glass Service (49 pieces)
Estimate: 1 000 - 2 200 €
Saturday, May 23 at Eppli Auktionshaus (Germany)
George III Silver Salts
Estimate: 300 - 400 £
Tuesday, May 19 at Bamford's Auctioneers (United Kingdom)
Louis Majorelle Feuille de Marronnier Chair
Estimate: 1 000 - 2 000 €
Wednesday, May 20 at Drouot (France)
Northern India Naga Necklace
Estimate: 800 - 1 200 €
Tuesday, May 19 at Millon (Paris)
Thomas Schutte Old Friends Print Edition 35/35
Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 €
Tuesday, May 19 at Carlo Bonte (Belgium)
Paul McCobb Chair
Estimate: $1,000–1,500
Thursday, May 21 at Wright Auctions (Chicago)
