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    • 177 Lots

    1
    Jean Royère
    Pair of "Mirabeau" stools
    Estimate
    $30,000–40,000
    Sold For
    $287,500
    2
    Claude Lalanne
    "Collier l'Amour en cage"
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $12,500
    3
    Myrbor
    "Le Drapeau" carpet
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $25,000
    4
    Jean Royère
    Rare “Œuf” chest of drawers
    Estimate
    $100,000–150,000
    Sold For
    $187,500
    5
    Attributed to Jean Royère
    Pair of side tables
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $7,500
    6
    Jean Royère
    Side chair
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    Sold For
    $6,875
    7
    Jean Royère
    Desk
    Estimate
    $18,000–24,000
    Sold For
    $30,000
    8
    Jean Royère
    "Boule" armchair
    Estimate
    $120,000–180,000
    Sold For
    $125,000
    9
    Jean Royère
    “Persane” floor lamp
    Estimate
    $60,000–80,000
    Sold For
    $150,000
    10
    Jean Royère
    "Ours Polaire" sofa
    Estimate
    $300,000–500,000
    Sold For
    $487,500
    11
    Guy de Rougemont
    Three totems
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    12
    Pierre Paulin
    Pair of low chairs, model no. CM 190
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $7,500
    Article | Design

    Jean Royère: A Whimsical Approach

    Four iconic works, all coming to auction this December at Phillips, typify the designer's playful, organic forms.

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    13
    Georges Jouve
    Table lamp
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $16,250
    14
    Georges Jouve
    "Oiseau 4 pattes"
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $23,750
    15
    Charlotte Perriand
    Daybed, designed for a "chambre d'étudiant," Maison du Brésil, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    16
    Serge Mouille
    Two-arm angled wall light with one "Lampadaire" and one "Casquette" shade
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $12,500
    17
    Pierre Chapo
    Table, model no. T21, and pair of benches, model no. S38
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    18
    Pierre Jeanneret
    Pair of chairs
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $30,000
    19
    Serge Mouille
    "Agrafée" desk lamp
    Estimate
    $3,000–5,000
    Sold For
    $3,500
    20
    Pierre Jeanneret
    Pair of "Advocate and Press" armchairs, model no. LC/PJ-SI-41-A, designed for the High Court, Chandigarh
    Estimate
    $30,000–50,000
    21
    Serge Mouille
    Pair of "Cachan" wall lights
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold
    22
    Jacques Ruelland and Dani Ruelland
    Four bottles
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $17,500
    23
    Paolo Buffa
    Low table
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $9,375
    24
    Paolo Venini
    Rare table lamp
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    Article | Design

    Claggett Wilson: The Lewisohn Commission

    Rediscovered in the 1970s and held in private collections until now, a unique dining room suite recalls modern American art and Wiener Wertstätte design tenets.

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    25
    Stilnovo
    Ceiling light, model no. 1126
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $10,000
    26
    Gio Ponti
    Pair of sofas
    Estimate
    $18,000–24,000
    Sold For
    $22,500
    27
    Max Ingrand
    Ceiling light, model no. 2258
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    28
    Max Ingrand
    Pair of table lamps, model no. 2228
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $20,000
    29
    Gino Sarfatti
    Rare ceiling light, model no. 2041
    Estimate
    $30,000–40,000
    Sold For
    $75,000
    30
    Max Ingrand
    Set of five "Micro" wall lights, model no. 2093
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $30,000
    31
    Fontana Arte
    Low table, model no. 2013
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $8,750
    32
    Angelo Lelii
    Pair of ceiling lights, model no. 12697
    Estimate
    $18,000–24,000
    Sold For
    $27,500
    33
    Paolo De Poli
    Set of fourteen door handles
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold
    34
    Toni Zuccheri
    Pair of "Tacchino" figures, model no. 412.0
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $18,750
    35
    Guglielmo Pecorini
    Lounge chair
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $4,750
    36
    Gio Ponti and Paolo De Poli
    "Maschera" statuette
    Estimate
    $2,000–3,000
    Sold For
    $4,375
    Article | Design

    A Symphony of Curves

    Glenn Adamson explains the surprisingly historical roots of a Jeroen Verhoeven masterwork.

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    37
    Gio Ponti and Paolo De Poli
    Pair of "Gatto" statuettes, model no. 1012
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $12,500
    38
    Fontana Arte
    Two lidded boxes
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $8,750
    39
    Melchiorre Bega
    Low table
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $5,250
    40
    Stilnovo
    Rare nine-arm ceiling light
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $30,000
    41
    Stilnovo
    Set of four wall lights, model no. 2128
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $10,625
    42
    Gio Ponti
    Low table
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $9,375
    43
    Carlo Ratti
    Daybed
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $11,250
    44
    Franco Albini
    Early "Fiorenza" armchair
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $10,000
    45
    Stilnovo
    Floor lamp
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $8,125
    46
    Stilnovo
    Pair of ceiling lights, model no. 1158
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $12,500
    47
    Gio Ponti
    Wall-mounted magazine rack
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $25,000
    48
    Ignazio Gardella
    Pair of adjustable games tables
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $11,250
    Article | Design

    Turning the Centuries: Works from the Ann and Robert Fromer Collection

    Learn more about a seminal group of artists whose work came to define Art Deco and Art Nouveau aesthetics.

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    49
    Stilnovo
    Floor lamp, model no. 4076
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $4,375
    50
    Stilnovo
    Ceiling light
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    51
    Angelo Lelii
    Adjustable floor lamp
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $10,625
    52
    Gio Ponti
    Desk and side table
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $10,000
    53
    Vittorio Gregotti
    Bookcase
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    54
    Elio Monesi
    Ceiling light, model no. 12859
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $16,250
    55
    Angelo Ostuni and Roberto Forti
    Adjustable floor lamp, model no. 399
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    56
    Max Ingrand
    Low table, model no. 2012
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $13,750
    57
    Ico Parisi
    Chest of drawers
    Estimate
    $18,000–24,000
    Sold For
    $16,250
    58
    Giulio Ponti
    Rare sofa
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    59
    Luigi Caccia Dominioni
    "Mikado" table lamp
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $11,250
    60
    Alessandro Mendini and Giorgio Gregori
    Unique cabinet
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $11,875
    Article | Design

    Single-Track: An Interview with Eva Hild

    We sat down with the Swedish sculptor to learn more about her practice and lifelong preoccupation with clay.

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    61
    Ettore Sottsass, Jr.
    "Alessandria d'Egitto" bookcase from the "Bau.Haus II" collection
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $13,750
    62
    Yoichi Ohira
    Unique "Composizione a Canne e Polvere" vase
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $22,500
    63
    Yoichi Ohira
    Unique "Finestre" vase
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $10,000
    64
    Yoichi Ohira
    Unique "Mosaico a Polvere" vase
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $17,500
    65
    Eva Hild
    "Single-Track"
    Estimate
    $30,000–40,000
    Sold For
    $52,500
    66
    Jeroen Verhoeven
    "Lectori Salutem"
    Estimate
    $120,000–180,000
    Sold For
    $150,000
    67
    nendo
    "5000mm-table," from the "thin black lines" series
    Estimate
    $1,500–2,500
    Sold For
    $1,875
    68
    Max Lamb
    "Bronze Poly Chair"
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $37,500
    69
    Ron Arad
    "After Spring"
    Estimate
    $50,000–70,000
    70
    Tetsuya Yamada
    Unique coffee table
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $5,000
    71
    Hiroshi Suzuki
    "Miyabi-Fire V"
    Estimate
    $20,000–30,000
    Sold For
    $25,000
    72
    Hiroshi Suzuki
    "Aqua-Poesy VII"
    Estimate
    $20,000–30,000
    Sold For
    $25,000
    Article | Design

    Precious Metalwork: Alexander Calder’s Jewelry

    Known for his multidisciplinary and prolific oeuvre, Calder had a uniquely personal relationship with these wearable pieces.

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    75
    Edmund de Waal
    Teapot
    Estimate
    $3,000–4,000
    Sold For
    $11,250
    76
    Edmund de Waal
    Lidded jar and two vessels
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $27,500
    77
    Taro Tabuchi
    "Untitled"
    Estimate
    $2,000–3,000
    Sold For
    $2,000
    78
    Taro Tabuchi
    "Barbaric White"
    Estimate
    $2,000–3,000
    Sold For
    $1,875
    79
    Wendell Castle
    Pair of "three-legged" chairs
    Estimate
    $25,000–35,000
    Sold For
    $25,000
    80
    June Schwarcz
    Small vessel
    Estimate
    $2,000–3,000
    Sold For
    $10,000
    81
    Jim Partridge
    "Black Bowl"
    Estimate
    $1,500–2,500
    Sold For
    $1,250
    82
    Colin Pearson
    "Winged Form"
    Estimate
    $2,000–3,000
    Sold For
    $1,875
    83
    Nicholas Homoky
    "Essential Vase" and "Six-way teapot"
    Estimate
    $1,500–2,000
    Sold For
    $2,000
    84
    Gordon Baldwin
    "Untitled Vessel (Black with White Signs)"
    Estimate
    $3,000–4,000
    Sold For
    $3,750
    85
    Gordon Baldwin
    "Cloudscape"
    Estimate
    $3,000–4,000
    Sold For
    $3,750
    87
    Joaquim Tenreiro
    Rare daybed
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $13,750
    Article | Design

    Alessandro Mendini and Giorgio Gregori at the XVII Milan Triennale

    A 1985 exhibition of postmodern designers including Sottsass, Venturi and Mendini explored new ideas for radical living.

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    88
    John Ward
    Vase
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $5,000
    89
    John Ward
    "Black and White Vessel"
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $6,875
    90
    John Ward
    "Large Brown Jug"
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $10,000
    91
    George Nakashima
    “Minguren I” table
    Estimate
    $40,000–60,000
    92
    Isamu Noguchi
    Pair of "Three-Legged Cylinder" table lamps, model no. 9
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $13,750
    93
    Frank Lloyd Wright
    Side chair, designed for Taliesin West
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $8,750
    94
    José Zanine Caldas
    Console table
    Estimate
    $15,000–20,000
    Sold For
    $18,750
    95
    Donald Colflesh
    Decanter and six cordials, from the “Circa ‘70” line
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $6,250
    96
    Gio Ponti
    “Diamond” flatware service for 24
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $27,500
    97
    Charles Eames and Ray Eames
    Pair of "DAR" armchairs
    Estimate
    $1,000–1,500
    Sold For
    $1,000
    98
    Isamu Noguchi
    "Cyclone" dining table, model no. 311
    Estimate
    $800–1,200
    Sold For
    $313
    99
    Charles Eames and Ray Eames
    ESU, model no. 270-C
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $3,250
    Article | Design

    Consider the Weathervane

    A group of nineteenth-century weathervanes from the collection of Florence Knoll Bassett turns out to be strikingly modern.

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    100
    Herbert Bayer
    "Chromatic Circles" tapestry, commissioned for the ARCO offices, Los Angeles
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    Sold For
    $8,125
    101
     
    A large full-bodied molded gilt copper “Hackney” horse weathervane
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $12,500
    102
     
    A full-bodied molded gilt copper Peacock weathervane
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $12,500
    103
     
    A full-bodied molded copper and zinc “Horse and Hoop” weathervane
    Estimate
    $3,000–4,000
    Sold For
    $7,500
    104
     
    A carved painted and giltwood dog weathervane mold
    Estimate
    $20,000–30,000
    Sold For
    $22,500
    105
     
    A full-bodied molded gilt copper and zinc “Index” horse weathervane
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold
    106
     
    A full-bodied molded copper gamecock weathervane
    Estimate
    $3,000–5,000
    Sold For
    $7,500
    107
     
    A large full-bodied molded and cast-iron Rooster weathervane
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold
    108
     
    A primitive sheet iron stag weathervane
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $8,750
    109
    Vilhelm Lauritzen
    Floor lamp
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $7,500
    110
    Hans J. Wegner
    "Ox" lounge chair and ottoman, model nos. AP-46 and AP-49
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    111
    Finn Juhl
    Pair of armchairs, model no. FJ 53
    Estimate
    $20,000–30,000
    Sold For
    $21,250
    Article | Design

    Scarpa, Sarfatti & More: Highlights in Italian Lighting

    Phillips is pleased to offer a strong selection of Italian lighting this December ranging in style, date—from the late 1920s to the 1960s—and size.

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    112
    Finn Juhl
    Desk, model no. BO 69
    Estimate
    $15,000–20,000
    Sold For
    $17,500
    113
    Finn Juhl
    “Chieftain” chair, model no. FJ 49 A
    Estimate
    $40,000–60,000
    Sold For
    $47,500
    114
    Ursula Morley-Price
    Two "Bottle Form" vessels
    Estimate
    $3,000–4,000
    Sold For
    $3,750
    115
    Finn Juhl
    Pair of lounge chairs, model no. FJ 45
    Estimate
    $15,000–20,000
    Sold For
    $21,250
    116
    Kaare Klint
    Set of six "Red" armchairs, model no. 3758A
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    117
    In the Manner of Axel Einar Hjorth
    Table
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    118
    Gwyn Hanssen Pigott
    "Still Life"
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $28,750
    119
    Paavo Tynell
    Rare ceiling light
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    120
    Axel Einar Hjorth
    Daybed, from the "Sandhamn" series
    Estimate
    $25,000–35,000
    Sold For
    $27,500
    121
    Paul Jeanneney
    Gourd-form vase
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $5,625
    122
    Paul Jeanneney
    Gourd-form vase
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $8,125
    123
    Paul Jeanneney
    Gourd-form vase with elongated neck
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $5,000
    124
    Paul Jeanneney
    Large vase
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    125
    Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
    Inkwell with silver mount
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $8,750
    126
    Gilbert Méténier
    Gourd-form vase
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $5,000
    127
    Auguste Delaherche
    Vase with four handles
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $6,250
    128
    Victor Saglier
    Vase with decorative mount
    Estimate
    $2,000–3,000
    129
    Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat and Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix
    Gourd-form inkwell with toads
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $13,750
    130
    Taxile Doat
    Vase with applied flowers
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    Sold For
    $10,625
    131
    Taxile Doat
    "Profils d'Amazones" vase
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    132
    Taxile Doat
    "La Dentelle de Minerve" bottle on stand
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    133
    Taxile Doat
    Plaque
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $6,250
    134
    Edmond Lachenal
    Vase with lizard handle
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    135
    Auguste Delaherche
    Large vase
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    Sold For
    $10,000
    136
    Alexandre Bigot
    Dish
    Estimate
    $3,000–5,000
    Sold For
    $8,125
    137
    Auguste Delaherche
    Vase with peacock feather decoration
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    138
    Maurice Gensoli
    Bottle
    Estimate
    $4,000–6,000
    Sold For
    $5,000
    139
    Tiffany Studios
    Lamp base
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    140
    Tiffany Studios
    "Horse Chestnut" vase
    Estimate
    $20,000–30,000
    Sold For
    $25,000
    141
    Tiffany Studios
    Vase with seed pods
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    142
    Tiffany Studios
    "Diatreta" vase
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    143
    André Méthey
    Tazza with reindeer decoration
    Estimate
    $2,000–3,000
    Sold For
    $2,500
    144
    Jean Mayodon
    Vase
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    145
    Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
    "Feuilles de Chardon" vase
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    146
    Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
    "La Danse" vase
    Estimate
    $15,000–20,000
    148
    Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
    "Scènes de Chasse" bowl
    Estimate
    $8,000–12,000
    149
    Burgun Schverer & Cie.
    Beaker-form vase with irises
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    150
    Burgun Schverer & Cie.
    Baluster-form vase with irises
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    151
    Claggett Wilson
    Sideboard
    Estimate
    $18,000–24,000
    Sold For
    $21,250
    152
    Claggett Wilson
    Set of twelve dining chairs
    Estimate
    $40,000–60,000
    Sold For
    $67,500
    153
    Claggett Wilson
    Extendable dining table
    Estimate
    $18,000–24,000
    Sold For
    $22,500
    154
    Jean Després
    Pair of vases
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $27,500
    155
    Paul Lester Wiener
    Rare armchair, designed for the apartment of Dr. Fritz Wittels, New York
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    156
    Eckart Muthesius
    Pair of stools, designed for the Maharaja of Indore's Bar, Manik Bagh Palace, Indore
    Estimate
    $30,000–40,000
    157
    Gilbert Rohde
    Rare armchair and ottoman
    Estimate
    $15,000–20,000
    158
    Agnoldomenico Pica
    Desk
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $11,250
    159
    Jean-Michel Frank
    Pair of floor lamps
    Estimate
    $20,000–30,000
    Sold For
    $93,750
    160
    Hammond Kroll
    Set of four side chairs
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    161
    Paolo Buffa
    Pair of wall lights
    Estimate
    $3,000–5,000
    162
    Paolo Buffa
    Daybed
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $10,000
    163
    Carlo Scarpa
    Monumental chandelier
    Estimate
    $30,000–40,000
    Sold For
    $67,500
    164
    Pietro Chiesa
    Table lamp
    Estimate
    $3,000–5,000
    Sold For
    $9,375
    165
    Paolo Buffa
    Sideboard
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    166
    Paolo Buffa
    Floor lamp
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $6,875
    167
    Seguso
    Ceiling light
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    168
    Paolo Buffa
    Desk
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $12,500
    169
    Paolo Buffa
    Pair of armchairs
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $12,500
    170
    In the Manner of Paolo Buffa
    Rare sofa
    Estimate
    $7,000–9,000
    Sold
    171
    Pietro Chiesa
    Floor lamp
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $11,250
    172
    Fontana Arte
    Mirror
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    173
    Fontana Arte
    Set of three ceiling lights
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $13,750
    174
    Venini
    Folding mirror, model no. 21
    Estimate
    $6,000–8,000
    Sold For
    $5,000
    175
    Gio Ponti
    Pair of armchairs
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $11,250
    176
    Seguso
    Four wall lights
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $10,625
    177
    Gilbert Poillerat
    Console table
    Estimate
    $12,000–18,000
    Sold For
    $13,750
    178
    Gio Ponti
    Sofa
    Estimate
    $15,000–20,000
    Sold For
    $15,000
    179
    Gio Ponti
    Pair of stools and two ottomans
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    180
    Giovanni Gariboldi
    Large vase
    Estimate
    $5,000–7,000
    Sold For
    $6,250
    181
    Giovanni Gariboldi
    Bar cabinet
    Estimate
    $10,000–15,000
    Sold For
    $11,250