American Design Auction by Piasa
Despite the current lockdown in France, Piasa is going ahead with its American Design Auction. Here is a personal selection…
On December 10th, 118 lots of famous American designers will be going under the virtual hammer during a live online auction by Piasa.
The pieces are exhibited for a public view from December 7th.
A good range of great names and beautiful creations. You can browse the catalogue here.
Below is my personal selection presented without any commercial link to the auction house.
Lot 80 - Pair of table lamps by Isamu Noguchi
Creation date: circa 1960. Washi paper, bamboo and metal. Akari edition. Engraved 'Made in Japan' beneath both bases. H 66×Ø 30,5 cm
Estimation : EUR 4,000 - 6,000
Lot 85 - Pair of table lamps by Jane & Gordon Martz
Ceramic, walnut, brass and fabric, Marshall Studio edition. Creation date: circa 1960. Engraved 'Martz' on the bases. H 66,5×Ø 43 cm
Estimation : EUR 3,000 - 4,000
Lot 88 - Janus Daybed by Edward J. Wormley
Walnut and fabric, Dunbar edition. Creation date: circa 1950. H 68,5×L 203×P 76 cm
Estimation : EUR 6,000 - 9,000
Lot 93 - Chiffonier by David N. Ebner
Also called ‘semainier’ in French. Oakwood. Engraved 'D.N.E '07' on the back. Creation date: 2007. H 112,5×L 59,5×P 40 cm
Estimation : EUR 18,000 - 25,000
Lot 96 - Sideboard by George Nakashima
Custom order. Walnut and pandanus. Creation date: 1956. Client’s name, 'Nill', inscribed on the back. H 81×L 152,5×P 52cm
Provenance: John Nill Morristown, New Jersey, USA. The buyer can be provided with a copy of the original purchase documents
Estimation : EUR 20,000 / 30,000
Lot 103 - Zebra Tapestry by Alexander Calder
Jute and pine, Artist proof. Creation date: 1975.
Limited edition of 100.
Embroidered 'CA 75' and 'AP-10'.
H 148,5×L 226×P 4 cm
Estimation : EUR 10,000 - 15,000
Lot 109 - Sofa by Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings
Sofa - Unique piece
Creation date: 1937
Whitened walnut, leather and fabric
Peterson Studios edition
H 81×L 213×P 81 cm
Estimation : EUR 15,000 - 20,000
Lot 119 - Pair of armchairs by Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings
Walnut and wool.
Creation date: circa 1960.
Widdicomb edition.
H 81×L 61×P 71 cm
Estimation : EUR 6,000 - 9,000
Lot 133 - Station wagon collection by Paul Frankl
Pair of side tables. Creation date: late 1940s.
Mahogany, brass and leather.
Johnson Furniture Co. edition. Manufacturer’s stamp and 'John Stuart, New-York' plaque inside a drawer.
H 54×L 60×P 55 cm
Estimation : EUR 5,000 - 7,000
Lot 142 - Sofa by Lawrence Peabody
Walnut and fabric. Richard Nemschoff edition. Creation date: 1960. H 76×L 221×P 76 cm
Estimation : EUR 4,000 - 6,000
Lot 168 - Chest of drawers by George Nakashima
Unique piece. Walnut. Creation date: 1978. Signed 'George Nakashima' and dated '1978'. H 81×L 97×P 56 cm
Estimation : EUR 20.000 - 30,000
Lot 198 - Desk, Model N4658 by George Nelson
Walnut, leather and metal. Creation date: 1946. Herman Miller edition.
Estimation : EUR 5,000 - 7,000
Hero picture: Lot 136 - Bench seat by Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings. Walnut and fabric, Widdicomb edition. H 40×L 208×P 78 cm. Creation date: 1958.
