Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist, 1973-1977
Catalogue Essay
Harry Bertoia gifted the present Sonambient sculpture on one of David Moss’s last visits to the studio in the late 1970s. Featuring rows of thicker rods in ascending heights, it has a more unusual “spooky” tone with micro-tonal pitches creating a dissonant effect.

Property from the Collection of David Moss

73

Harry Bertoia

"Sonambient" sounding sculpture

1970s
Beryllium copper, bronze.
15 x 12 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
Together with a certificate of authenticity from the Harry Bertoia Foundation and a mallet made by the artist.

Estimate
$12,000 - 18,000

Sold for $10,710

Contact Specialist

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Associate Specialist

Associate Head of Sale

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Design

New York Auction 7 June 2022

1
Georges Jouve
Large "Cylindre" vase
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $32,760
2
Pierre Chapo
Table, model no. T21 D, and four benches, model no. S38
Estimate $7,000 - 9,000
Sold for $22,680
3
Josef Frank
"Flora" cabinet, model no. 852
Estimate $50,000 - 70,000
Sold for $138,600
4
Jean Prouvé
Set of six "Semi-metal" chairs, model no. 305
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $75,600
5
Georges Jouve
Pair of planters
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,930
6
Georges Jouve
"Cylindre" vase
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,040
7
Georges Jouve
"Boule" vase and two bottles
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
Sold for $18,900
8
Georges Jouve
Pair of wall lights
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $37,800
9
Georges Jouve
"Boule" vase
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $20,160
10
André Borderie
Panel
Estimate $7,000 - 10,000
Sold for $5,670
11
Jean Prouvé
"Antony" chair, model no. 356
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $44,100
12
Alexandre Noll
Table lamp
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $56,700
13
Georges Jouve
"Cylindre" vase
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $9,450
14
Georges Jouve
"Cylindre" vase
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $16,380
15
Georges Jouve
"Cylindre" vase
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,040
16
Jean Prouvé
Set of four "Tout bois” chairs
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $32,760
17
Jean Prouvé
Sun shutter, designed for schools in Cameroon
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $13,860
18
Georges Jouve
Chalice
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $11,340
19
Jean Prouvé
Sun shutter, designed for schools in Cameroon
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $17,640
20
Jean Prouvé
Set of six "Semi-metal" chairs, model no. 305
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $52,920
21
Jean Prouvé
Cabinet, model no. 152
Estimate $30,000 - 50,000
Sold for $94,500
22
Georges Jouve
"Boule" vase
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $8,190
23
Georges Jouve
"Boule" vase
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
Sold for $73,080
24
Jean Prouvé
Pair of "Semi-metal" chairs, model no. 305
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $34,020
25
Jacques Adnet and Jacques Lenoble
Coffee table
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $16,380
26
Jean Besnard
Low bowl
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
Sold for $4,410
27
Alberto Giacometti
Pair of rare "Main Tenant une Coupe" wall lights
Estimate $200,000 - 300,000
Sold for $617,400
28
Jean Besnard
Table lamp
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
29
Raymond Delamarre
"La Tentation"
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $32,760
30
Jean Besnard
Vase
Estimate $3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $8,190
31
Maison Jansen
Side table
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,040
32
Attributed to Joseph Urban
Pair of monumental candle holders, from the Mary and Joseph Urban residence, Yonkers
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $7,560
33
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Bed, model no. 894b NR
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
34
Gustav Gurschner
Two vases
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,080
35
François-Xavier Lalanne
"Mouton de Pierre"
Estimate $300,000 - 500,000
Sold for $529,200
36
Gustave Miklos and François Louis Schmied
"La Rivière Enchantée," unique paneled wall composition
Estimate $250,000 - 350,000
37
Jean Besnard
Vase
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
38
Jean Besnard
Vase and footed bowl
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
39
Jean Besnard
Large bowl
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,040
40
Ron Arad
"2RNot" chair
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $25,200
41
Hervé van der Straeten
"Volubile" ceiling light, model no. 306
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $40,320
42
Hervé van der Straeten
"Anneau" console
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
43
Ron Arad
Monumental and unique "Blown Out Of Proportion (B.O.O.P.)" vase
Estimate $30,000 - 50,000
Sold for $40,320
44
Shiro Kuramata
"Miss Blanche" chair
Estimate $250,000 - 350,000
Sold for $516,600
45
Joris Laarman
"Bone" chair
Estimate $500,000 - 700,000
Sold for $630,000
46
Jun Kaneko
"Untitled" Dango form
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $24,570
47
Giovanni Ferrabini
Rare console table
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
48
Betty Woodman
"Twisted Handle Vase with Shadow"
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $17,640
49
Ruth Duckworth
"Untitled"
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,780
50
Ruth Duckworth
"Untitled"
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $4,032
51
Gio Ponti
Wall-mounted chest of drawers, designed for the Hotel Royal, Naples
Estimate $30,000 - 50,000
Sold for $75,600
52
Gio Ponti
"Diamond" flatware service for 24
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
Sold for $88,200
53
Gio Ponti
Side table with extendable leaves, from the "Domus Nova" series
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $8,190
54
Jean Puiforcat
Rare table clock
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
55
Gabriella Crespi
“2000” extendable coffee table, from the "Plurimi" series
Estimate $30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $75,600
56
Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua
Pair of "Montecarlo" side tables, model no. T 12
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,276
57
Gio Ponti
Dressing table, designed for the Hotel Royal, Naples
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $15,120
58
Gio Ponti
Pair of wall-mounted shelves
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
59
Ico Parisi
Console table, model no. 1109
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $35,280
60
Doyle Lane
Weed pot
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $23,940
61
Doyle Lane
Weed pot
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $9,450
62
Doyle Lane
Weed pot
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,040
63
Doyle Lane
Weed pot
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $32,760
64
George Nakashima
Pair of "Conoid" lounge chairs
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $18,900
65
George Nakashima
"Greenrock" console table
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $30,240
66
George Nakashima
"Conoid" platform bed and "Conoid" headboard with storage
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
67
Harry Bertoia
Rare "Sonambient" sounding sculpture
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $75,600
68
Harry Bertoia
Suspended gong
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
69
Harry Bertoia
"Sonambient" sounding sculpture
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $21,420
70
Harry Bertoia
Suspended gong
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $16,380
71
Harry Bertoia
"Sonambient" sounding sculpture
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
72
Harry Bertoia
Suspended gong
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $25,200
73
Harry Bertoia
"Sonambient" sounding sculpture
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $10,710
74
Harry Bertoia
"Singing bars"
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,780

Design

New York Auction 7 June 2022

Provenance

Catalogue Essay

73

Harry Bertoia

"Sonambient" sounding sculpture

Design