Literature
Barbara Radice, Memphis, Milan, 1984, p. 145
Ettore Sottsass, et. al., Sottsass Associati, Milan, 1988, pp. 38, 101
Barbara Radice, Ettore Sottsass: A Critical Biography, London, 1993, p. 199
Ronald T. Labaco, Ettore Sottsass: Architect and Designer, exh. cat., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2006, p. 12

207

Ettore Sottsass, Jr.

"Carlton" room divider

designed 1981
Plastic-laminated wood.
77 1/8 x 74 7/8 x 15 3/4 in. (195.9 x 190.2 x 40 cm)
Manufactured by Memphis s.r.l., Pregnana Milanese, Italy. Metal label printed with MEMPHIS/MILANO/E. SOTTSASS/1981/MADE IN ITALY.

Estimate
$6,000 - 8,000

Sold for $17,500

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Design

New York Auction 15 December 2015 1pm

101
Line Vautrin
Small "Soleil à Pointes" mirror, model no. 0
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,500
102
Line Vautrin
"Gerbera" mirror
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
103
Line Vautrin
"Soleil à Pointes" mirror, model no. 1
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
Sold for $22,500
104
Line Vautrin
"Mazarin" mirror
Estimate $22,000 - 28,000
105
Jean Royère
Pair of armchairs, from a private commission, Vincennes, France
Estimate $30,000 - 50,000
Sold for $37,500
106
Jean-Michel Frank
Pair of guéridons, from the Hotel Horizonte, Mar del Plata, Argentina
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $31,250
107
Georges Jouve
Pair of "Lyre" wall lights
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $22,500
108
Line Vautrin
Pair of "Tudor" mirrors
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $50,000
109
Jean Royère
Pair of "Trèfle" side chairs, from a private commission, Vincennes, France
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $25,000
110
Jean Royère
"Croisillon" desk and chair
Estimate $30,000 - 50,000
Sold for $50,000
111
Lucie Rie
Vase with flaring lip and integral spiral
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $25,000
112
Märta Måås-Fjetterström
"Joakim" rug
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
113
Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret
Sofa, model no. LC/PJ-SI-42-A/B, designed for the High Court and Assembly, Chandigarh
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $40,000
114
Ingrid Donat
"Petite console aux caryatides"
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $81,250
115
Axel Einar Hjorth
"Oh boy" chest of drawers
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
116
Poul Henningsen
Fifteen-armed "Cascade" ceiling light, type 2/2 shades
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
117
Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret
Pair of armchairs, model no. LC/PJ-SI-42-A/B, designed for the High Court and Assembly, Chandigarh
Estimate $80,000 - 120,000
Sold for $87,500
118
Marcel Breuer
"Short chair"
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,000
119
Carl-Harry Stålhane
Group of eight vases
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $10,000
120
Harry Bertoia
"Sonambient" sounding sculpture
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $25,000
121
Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
Vitrine
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
122
Line Vautrin
A group of four Talosel resin objects
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
123
Jean Royère
Pair of "Trèfle" sideboards, from a private commission, Vincennes, France
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $56,250
124
Alexandre Noll
Set of four vessels
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
125
Ingrid Donat
"Table chevet femme au collier," 2006 and "Table chevet têtes extérieures," 2004
Estimate $35,000 - 45,000
Sold for $87,500
126
Hans Coper
Ovoid pot with disc
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $35,000
127
Hans Coper
Early thistle form
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $40,000
128
Jean Prouvé
Sun-shutter, from the Cité Scolaire de la Dullague, Béziers
Estimate $20,000 - 40,000
129
Ingrid Donat
"Grande table basse"
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
130
Jacques Quinet
Floor lamp, model no. 445
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,500
131
Jean Royère
"Quille" table
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
132
André Sornay
Set of six side chairs
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
133
Jean-Michel Frank
Pair of table lamps, from the Hotel Horizonte, Mar del Plata, Argentina
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $31,250
134
René Lalique
"Stockholm III” chandelier, Marcilhac no. 2286
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $37,500
135
Félix Agostini
Pair of “Arcturus" wall lights
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $10,625
136
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Rare sofa, from the Neiman-Marcus Building, Dallas, Texas
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $15,000
137
Pierre Jeanneret
Pair of "Easy" armchairs, model no. PJ-SI-29-A, designed for the administrative buildings, Chandigarh
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
138
Jean Royère
Card table, from a private commission, Vincennes, France
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
139
Jacques Adnet
Table lamp
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $8,125
140
Jean Royère
Four side chairs, from a private commission, Vincennes, France
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,500
141
Georges Jouve
"Toupie" sculpture
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
142
Jacques Quinet
Pair of side tables, model no. 3578
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,000
143
Félix Agostini
Pair of wall lights
Estimate $12,000 - 15,000
Sold for $21,250
144
Félix Agostini
Rare "Antilope" coffee table
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
145
Jacques Quinet
Set of four wall lights
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $12,500
146
Pierre Jeanneret
"Armless easy chair," model no. PJ-SI-18-A, designed for the entrance lounge of the medical research institute, Punjab University, Chandigarh
Estimate $10,000 - 20,000
147
Jean Prouvé
Set of six “Tout Bois" chairs
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $75,000
148
Pierre Jeanneret
Dining table, model no. PJ-TA-01-A, designed for the Post-Graduate Institute cafeteria and private residences, Chandigarh
Estimate $60,000 - 90,000
149
Pierre Jeanneret
Pair of "Office Chairs," model no. PJ-SI-30-A, designed for the High Court and administrative buildings, Chandigarh
Estimate $45,000 - 65,000
150
Pierre Jeanneret
"Office table" desk with bookcase, model no. PJ-BU-02-A, designed for the Secretariat and administrative buildings, Chandigarh
Estimate $20,000 - 40,000
151
Pierre Jeanneret
Pair of "Office Cane Chairs," model no. PJ-SI-28-A, designed for the administrative buildings, Chandigarh
Estimate $15,000 - 25,000
152
Le Corbusier
Wall light, from a "chambre d'étudiant," Maison du Brésil, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
153
Le Corbusier
Bookshelf from a "chambre d’étudiant," Maison du Brésil, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Estimate $15,000 - 25,000
154
Le Corbusier
Blackboard with chalk holder, from a "chambre d'étudiant," Maison du Brésil, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Estimate $6,000 - 9,000
155
Charlotte Perriand
Table, from a "chambre d’étudiant," Maison du Brésil, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Estimate $15,000 - 25,000
156
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand
Double wardrobe and room divider, from a "chambre d’étudiant," Maison du Brésil, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Estimate $20,000 - 40,000
Sold for $30,000
157
Le Corbusier
Shower door, from a "chambre d'étudiant," Maison du Brésil, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $18,750
158
Charlotte Perriand
Single bed, originally designed for a "chambre d'étudiant," Maison du Brésil, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
159
Jean Prouvé
"Cité" table, model no. 500
Estimate $9,000 - 12,000
160
Jean Prouvé
S.C.A.L. double bed, model no. LS 21
Estimate $5,000 - 9,000
Sold for $13,750
161
Fritz Hansen
Sofa, model no. 1669a
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,000
162
Fritz Hansen
Pair of armchairs, model no. 1669
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,500
163
Paul Evans
"Sculpture Front" wall-mounted cabinet
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $20,000
164
Joaquim Tenreiro
Set of twelve dining chairs
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $31,250
165
Joaquim Tenreiro
Dining table
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $31,250
166
Yoichi Ohira
Unique "Rosso e Nero" vase from the "Polvere" series
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $27,500
167
Yoichi Ohira
Unique "Mosaico a Polvere" vase
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $35,000
168
Yoichi Ohira
"Marmo Verde e L'avventurina" vase
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $17,500
169
Yoichi Ohira
Unique "Avventurine in Oro e in Blue" vase from the "Metamorfosi" series
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $32,500
170
Yoichi Ohira
Unique "Gli Alberi Della Vita" vase
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $47,500
171
Oscar Niemeyer
Important chair and ottoman
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
172
Finn Juhl
Settee, model no. NV53
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $10,000
173
Hans J. Wegner
Fruit bowl, model no. JH586
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
174
Paavo Tynell
Pair of wall lights, model no. 6204
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
175
Hans J. Wegner
"Bull" chair, model no. JH518
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
176
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm
Pair of "Scimitar" chairs, model no. IS-63
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
177
Finn Juhl
Set of twelve “Egyptian” dining chairs
Estimate $60,000 - 80,000
178
Finn Juhl
“Judas” dining table
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
179
Alvar Aalto
"Mehiläispesä (Beehive)" ceiling light, model no. A331
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $14,375
180
Paavo Tynell
Adjustable ceiling light, model no. 1003
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
181
Paavo Tynell
Set of three wall lights, model no. 2350
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
182
Poul Kjærholm
"Academy Cabinet"
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $18,750
183
Russel Wright
Three bowls from the "Oceana" series, including the "Centerpiece Bowl," "Starfish Relish," and "Wave Salad Bowl"
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,000
184
This lot is no longer available.
185
Poul Henningsen
Early adjustable floor lamp, with type 6/3 shades
Estimate $30,000 - 50,000
186
Hans J. Wegner
Early swivel chair, model no. JH502
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $25,000
187
Hans J. Wegner
Architect's desk, model no. JH571
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $31,250
188
Poul Kjærholm
Armchair, model no. PK 12
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
189
Poul Henningsen
“Spiral” ceiling light
Estimate $70,000 - 90,000
Sold for $81,250
190
Joe Colombo and Gianni Colombo
"Acrilica" table lamp
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,000
191
Jacques Quinet
Unique console, from a private commission, Martigues, France
Estimate $18,000 - 22,000
Sold for $11,250
192
Jacques Quinet
Unique low table, from a private commission, Martigues, France
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
193
Poul Kjærholm
Pair of lounge chairs, model no. PK 0
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
194
Angelo Lelii
"Filosfera" table lamp, model no. 14069
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
195
Jacques Quinet
Unique dining table, from a private commission, Martigues, France
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
196No Reserve
William Barriss Martin
Untitled sculpture from Philip Johnson's Beck House, Dallas
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000 •
Sold for $2,500
197
Tom Dixon
“Pylon” table
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $6,250
198
Toots Zynsky
"Filet de verre" vessel
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
199
Toots Zynsky
"Filet de verre" vessel
Estimate $7,000 - 9,000
200
Toots Zynsky
"Filet de verre" vessel
Estimate $7,000 - 9,000
201
Zaha Hadid
"Serif 2" shelf, from the "Seamless" collection
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
202
Zaha Hadid
“TCTHADID” tea and coffee service from the "Tea and Coffee Towers" series
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $22,500
203
Shiro Kuramata
“Glass Chair"
Estimate $50,000 - 70,000
Sold for $52,500
204
Frank Gehry
“Great Table” from the Ray and Maria Stata Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $12,500
205
Marc Newson
“Micarta Chair” (wingless)
Estimate $60,000 - 80,000
206
Atelier Van Lieshout
"Pappamamma" lamp
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $8,750
207
Ettore Sottsass, Jr.
"Carlton" room divider
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $17,500
208
Johanna Grawunder
"Pink Void" light
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
209
Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Dining table, model no. TL22
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
210
Franco Albini
Early variant "Fiorenza" wingback chair
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $32,500
211
Stilnovo
Rare chandelier
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,500
212
Gio Ponti
"Diamond" flatware service
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $22,500
213
Ignazio Gardella
Pair of adjustable "Digamma" armchairs
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $12,500
214
Ignazio Gardella
"Digamma" sofa
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
215
Mario Galvagni and Paolo Antonio Chessa
Two unique "Diffusori Look" ceiling lights
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $45,000
216
Tobia Scarpa
Pair of rare wall lights
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $8,750
217
Max Ingrand
Pair of wall lights
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $11,250
218
Renzo Zavanella
Pair of armchairs
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
219
Guglielmo Ulrich
Unique low table
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
220
Gio Ponti
Cabinet with integrated folding table and benches
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $17,500
221
Max Ingrand
Pair of ceiling lights, model no. 2259
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $11,250
222
Gio Ponti
Daybed, from the Fondazione Livio e Maria Garzanti, Forlì
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $30,000
223
Gio Ponti
Pair of wall-mounted bedside tables, from the Fondazione Livio e Maria Garzanti, Forlì
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
224
Gio Ponti
Desk, from the Fondazione Livio e Maria Garzanti, Forlì
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $16,250
225
Stilnovo
Pair of wall lights
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
226
Ico Parisi
Pair of armchairs
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $27,500
227
Ico Parisi
Corner sofa
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $37,500
228
Seguso
Ceiling light
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $15,000
229
Angelo Lelii
Rare floor lamp
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,000
230
Flavio Poli
Two ceiling lights
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
231
Gio Ponti
Settee, model no. 516
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
232
Carlo Enrico Rava
Rare console
Estimate $7,000 - 9,000
Sold for $32,500
233
Max Ingrand
Ceiling light, model no. 1748
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
234
Fontana Arte
Low table
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $81,250
235
Fontana Arte
Mirror
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $8,750
236
Gio Ponti
Rare armchair
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $22,500
237
Gino Sarfatti
Rare ceiling light, model no. 2083
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $15,000
238
Ico Parisi
Unique wall-mounted console
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,000
239
Venini
Pair of lanterns, model no. 5301
Estimate $14,000 - 18,000
240
Osvaldo Borsani
Pair of "T1" side tables
Estimate $6,000 - 10,000
Sold for $21,250
241
Attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia
Large and important chandelier
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
242
Max Ingrand
Side table
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $9,375
243
Paolo Buffa
Illuminated cocktail cabinet
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $16,250
244
Osvaldo Borsani
Revolving low table
Estimate $8,000 - 10,000
245
Gio Ponti
Pair of armchairs, from the First Class Ballroom of the Augustus transatlantic ocean liner
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $47,500
246
Max Ingrand
Pair of floor lamps, model no. 2003
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $35,000
247
Gio Ponti
Rare extendable dining table
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000

Design

New York Auction 15 December 2015 1pm

Literature

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Ettore Sottsass, Jr.

"Carlton" room divider

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