Tag: Harry Bertoia

3 luxury categories that auction houses crave

3 luxury categories that auction houses crave

Auction houses is now the marketplace for many of the finest luxury collectibles. For many years, the dominant categories were old master paintings, modern art and antiques. However, in recent years, vintage watches, rare jewelry and mid-century design have become increasingly popular among collectors and therefore a dominant force in […]

PAUL EVANS
Exceptional Argente cabinet, model PE42A

Paul Evans Studio
USA, 1970
welded and patinated aluminum, slate, lacquered wood, leather, welded steel
96¼ w x 21¾ d x 31¼ h in (244 x 55 x 79 cm) Wright

Auction Review – Design Masterworks at Wright 20

Design Masterworks sale by Wright, which featured a tightly curated showcase of exceptional objects by the most influential artists and designers of the 20th and 21st centuries yielded a total $2,258,380. The highest price went for an artwork by Harry Bertoia from the Standard Oil Commission. The hammer fell at $341,000 for […]