Twentieth Century Modern Auction
Catalogue Information: 1,003 lots with images
Lot 1: Exceptional and early HARRY BERTOIA welded textured steel sculpture, c. 1959-60, with blooming
floral center surrounded by branches of folded leaves, covered in a lacquered brass finish. (This piece is one of the finest examples of Bertoia's sculptural genius we've ever had the pleasure to offer. It comes to us from the original owner, who com [...more]
Lot 2: Fine and rare GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER "Thin Edge" full-size walnut-veneer headboard with
a pair of lift-top compartments over adjustable headrests upholstered in tufted black and beige velour, and flanked on either side by a drop-front cabinet with circular aluminum pull, pivoting interior light and two small drawers, over an open storag [...more]
Lot 3: GEORGE NELSON
for HERMAN MILLER sofa, its frame and cushions re-upholstered in crimson velour, and flanked on either side by a two-drawer walnut end-table with circular aluminum and black laminate pulls, on bright chrome legs. Small chip to bottom corner of one en [...more]
Lot 4: GEORGE NELSON
for HERMAN MILLER "Thin Edge" rosewood sideboard with four graduated drawers and three cabinet doors with aluminum and black laminate pulls, on a trestle leg base. (Purchased by the consignor in 1959 and accompanied by a copy of the original invoice) [...more]
Lot 5: GEORGE NELSON
for HERMAN MILLER "Thin Edge" rosewood cabinet with lift-top, three doors with aluminum and black laminate pulls enclosing shelves and drawers, and two electrical outlets, on an aluminum base. (Purchased by the consignor in 1959 and accompanied by a [...more]
