Provenance
Collection of the designer
Thence by descent to the present owners
Literature
Vladimir Kagan, Vladimir Kagan: A Lifetime of Avant-Garde Design, New York, 2015, illustrated p. 178
Catalogue Essay
The present chair is illustrated in the Winterthur Museum’s online exhibition Erica Wilson: A Life in Stitches.

Ahead of the Curve: Design from the Estate of Vladimir Kagan

95

Vladimir Kagan

"Lotus" chair

circa 1970
Acrylic, chromium-plated steel, embroidered upholstery.
28 1/2 x 21 5/8 x 22 1/4 in. (72.4 x 54.9 x 56.5 cm)
Bargello embroidery executed by Erica Wilson.

Estimate
$2,000 - 3,000

Sold for $4,032

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Design

New York Auction 9 June 2021

1
Max Ingrand
Rare mirror
Estimate $7,000 - 9,000
Sold for $12,600
2
Gino Sarfatti
Set of four adjustable wall lights, model no. 131
Estimate $7,000 - 9,000
Sold for $15,120
3
Ico Parisi
Console table, model no. 1109
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $27,720
4
Carlo Scarpa
Ceiling light, model no. 5258
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,048
5
Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia
Cabinet
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $12,600
6
Pietro Chiesa
Floor lamp
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $5,670
7
Carlo Scarpa
Mirror, model no. 77
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $22,680
8
Gio Ponti
Office cabinet
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,600
9
Vittorio Zecchin
Twelve-arm chandelier
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $18,900
10
Barovier & Toso (Co.)
Pair of wall lights
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $32,760
11
Gio Ponti
Console table
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $10,080
12
Carlo Scarpa
Vase, model no. 5948
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $25,200
13
Carlo Scarpa
Vase, model no. 5932
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $15,120
14
Gio Ponti
Cabinet with integrated folding table and benches
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $13,860
15
Gio Ponti
Set of four side chairs
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $9,450
16
Fausto Melotti
Group of sixteen wall tiles
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,670
17
Stilnovo
Pair of wall lights
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $5,040
18
Luigi Zuccoli
Unique floor-mounted extendable dining table, designed for the "San Fermo" building, Como
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
19
Mario Gottardi
Desk, model no. 586
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,600
20
Gino Sarfatti
Rare adjustable table lamp, model no. 553
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
21
Sala Pietro Arredamenti
Set of two stacking tables
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,780
22
Gino Sarfatti
Rare extendable ceiling light
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $11,970
23
Gianfranco Frattini
Pair of lounge chairs, model no. 831
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $20,160
24
Gio Ponti
Cabinet with illuminated bookcase, model no. 2140, from the "Modern by Singer" series
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $22,680
25
Studio B.B.P.R.
Pair of ceiling lights
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
26
Ico Parisi
“Uovo” chair, model no. 813
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $22,680
27
Venini
Floor lamp, model no. 2241
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $6,930
28
Gio Ponti
Unique bookcase
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $16,380
29
Georges Hoentschel
Monumental vase
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
30
Georges Hoentschel
Monumental vase
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
31
Georges Hoentschel
Pitcher
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,040
32
Taxile Doat
Gourd vase with stopper
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $16,380
33
Félix Agostini
Coffee table
Estimate $9,500 - 10,000
Sold for $11,970
34
Alberto Giacometti
"Grecque" table lamp, tall model
Estimate $80,000 - 120,000
Sold for $516,600
35
Armand-Albert Rateau
Ashtray, model no. 1901
Estimate $100,000 - 150,000
36
Alberto Giacometti
Rare pair of "Parallélépipédique" andirons
Estimate $300,000 - 400,000
Sold for $378,000
37
François Pompon
"Ours blanc"
Estimate $180,000 - 220,000
Sold for $315,000
38
Diego Giacometti
"L'Autruche"
Estimate $70,000 - 90,000
Sold for $428,400
39
Zsolnay
Tall vase
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $44,100
40
Gustav Gurschner
Vase
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $13,860
41
Torido Mazzotti
“Motorato” vase
Estimate $3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $2,520
42
Jean-Michel Frank
Folding mirror
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $6,930
43
Gentil & Bourdet
Pair of vases, mounted as table lamps
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $3,528
44
René Herbst
Ceiling light, from the architect's residence
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
45
Jean Prouvé
Cabinet
Estimate $120,000 - 180,000
Sold for $151,200
46
Jean Prouvé
"Direction" armchair, model no. 352
Estimate $70,000 - 90,000
Sold for $176,400
47
Jean Prouvé
Bed, model no. 17
Estimate $7,000 - 9,000
Sold for $10,710
48
Jean Prouvé
Coat rack, designed for Cité Technique, Cachan, France
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $27,720
49
Georges Jouve
Table lamp
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $7,560
50
Jean Prouvé
Table
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $32,760
51
Lucie Rie
Oval bowl
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $13,860
52
Lucie Rie
Footed bowl
Estimate $18,000 - 24,000
Sold for $18,900
53
Lucie Rie
Footed bowl
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $47,880
54
Martin Eisler
“Reversível” armchair
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
55
José Zanine Caldas
Coffee table base
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,080
56
Paul McCobb
Sofa
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
57
Irving Harper
Untitled
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,150
58
Irving Harper
Untitled
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,150
59
Wharton Esherick
Bench
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $12,600
60
Doyle Lane
Weed pot
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $22,680
61
John Mason
Early vessel
Estimate $25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $31,500
62
Scott Burton
"Café Table"
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $25,200
63
Scott Burton
Pair of tables
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $13,860
64
Andrew Lord
"swallowing"
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $18,900
65
Kathy Butterly
"After Easy"
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $22,680
66
Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
Pair of “Aleijadinho” candelabras, from the “Brazilian Baroque” series
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $28,980
67
Hervé van der Straeten
"Miroir Pelote N° 240"
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $13,860
68
Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
"Bolotas Sofa (Suede)"
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $32,760
69
Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
"Bolotas Armchair (Olive)"
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $23,940
70
Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
"Bolotas Armchair (Black)" and "Bolotas Ottoman (Black)"
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $69,300
71
Marc Newson
Prototype "Alufelt Chair"
Estimate $150,000 - 200,000
Sold for $189,000
72
Yonel Lebovici
"Fer à repasser" table
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $10,710
73
Yoichi Ohira
"Campo dei Fiori" vase
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $34,020
74
Yoichi Ohira
"Un occhio e un petalo rosso" vase
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $12,600
75
Yoichi Ohira
"Mosaico in verde-giada" vase
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $7,560
76
Shiro Kuramata
“Glass Chair"
Estimate $30,000 - 50,000
Sold for $88,200
77
Bernar Venet
Sofa
Estimate $20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $40,320
78
Bernar Venet
Coffee table
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $21,420
79
Bernar Venet
Desk
Estimate $7,000 - 9,000
Sold for $6,300
80
Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Rare chair
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $6,300
81
Maria Pergay
“Tapis Volant” (Flying Carpet) daybed
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $94,500
82
Nanda Vigo
"Linea" floor lamp
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
Sold for $5,292
83
Gabriella Crespi
"Scultura" table, from the "Plurimi" series
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $13,860
84
Maria Pergay
"Saturn" table
Estimate $40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $94,500
85
Vladimir Kagan
Rare asymmetrical sofa
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $30,240
86
Maria Pergay
"Pouf Vague" (Wave) bench
Estimate $10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $30,240
87
Judy Kensley McKie
Set of three "Bird" wall lights
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,040
88
Vladimir Kagan
"Unicorn" side table
Estimate $12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $23,940
89
Vladimir Kagan
"Tri-symmetric" coffee table
Estimate $5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $7,560
90
Judy Kensley McKie
Unique wall-mounted "Ribbon" cabinet
Estimate $15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $17,640
91
Gabriella Crespi
"Ippopotamo con piccolo" sculpture
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $40,320
92
Vladimir Kagan
Two prototype children's chairs
Estimate $6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $21,420
93
Vladimir Kagan
Pair of end tables
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $15,120
94
Vladimir Kagan
Headboard
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $11,340
95
Vladimir Kagan
"Lotus" chair
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $4,032
96
Vladimir Kagan
"Erica" chaise longue
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,292
97
Giancarlo Valle and Rob Wilson
Unique bench
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $2,142
98
Giancarlo Valle and Rob Wilson
Unique tête-à-tête bench
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $1,764
99
Giancarlo Valle and Rob Wilson
Two unique side tables
Estimate $4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $1,638

Design

New York Auction 9 June 2021

Provenance

Literature

Catalogue Essay

95

Vladimir Kagan

"Lotus" chair

Design