Modern + Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury
Sat, Apr 23, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 493
Russel Wright Floor Vase
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Russel Wright; Bauer
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s)
Country of origin; materials: USA; ceramic
Dimensions (H, W, D): 20"h, 5.75"w, 4.25"d
Additional Information: Provenance: Property of a Coral Gables, Florida collector. The consignor shared the following about his lifelong focus on Bauhaus and machine-age design:
"I inherited an appreciation for design from my mother, and my early access to the topic led me to an article about the Bauhaus movement. I became fascinated with the transition to modernity, the innovations in architecture, materials, manufacturing processes and urban lifestyle, and devoured material on the period. My first purchase was a pair of Wassily chairs. I was thrilled by how they seemed to transport me into the era that birthed them.
When a move presented the opportunity to create a second environment, I gravitated towards pre-war American design. I was especially taken by the great innovators of the day, Gilbert Rohde especially, but also Wolfgang Hoffmann, Nessen, Saarinen, Russel Wright, Kurt Versen and others. As I deepened my knowledge, I found myself also drawn to some of the lesser known great American designers like Eugene Schoen and James Mont. A recent move to a smaller house prompted me to pare down my collection. Maintaining and restoring yesterday's decorative arts preserves not only our culture but the environment, another of my passions. I built my habitat of lovingly rescued and maintained pieces without sacrificing personal taste, comfort or contemporary style, using the services of small business artisans to do the restoration."
Bidders are invited to preview in person at our West Palm Beach location from Monday, April 4th through auction day. Preview hours are Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. High resolution photos and video preview are available; please direct any questions and/or consignment inquiries to info@modernauctions.com.
very good, light crazing near bottom; no chips, cracks, or repairs
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Lots are sold "AS IS" as described in the Terms & Conditions of Auction. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Palm Beach Modern Auctions. PBMA strives to provide as much information as possible about items, including multiple photos, dimensions and condition reports. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. All bidders are encouraged to inspect items of interest in person and ask any questions they may have prior to bidding as well as review all points in the Terms & Conditions.
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s)
Country of origin; materials: USA; ceramic
Dimensions (H, W, D): 20"h, 5.75"w, 4.25"d
Additional Information: Provenance: Property of a Coral Gables, Florida collector. The consignor shared the following about his lifelong focus on Bauhaus and machine-age design:
"I inherited an appreciation for design from my mother, and my early access to the topic led me to an article about the Bauhaus movement. I became fascinated with the transition to modernity, the innovations in architecture, materials, manufacturing processes and urban lifestyle, and devoured material on the period. My first purchase was a pair of Wassily chairs. I was thrilled by how they seemed to transport me into the era that birthed them.
When a move presented the opportunity to create a second environment, I gravitated towards pre-war American design. I was especially taken by the great innovators of the day, Gilbert Rohde especially, but also Wolfgang Hoffmann, Nessen, Saarinen, Russel Wright, Kurt Versen and others. As I deepened my knowledge, I found myself also drawn to some of the lesser known great American designers like Eugene Schoen and James Mont. A recent move to a smaller house prompted me to pare down my collection. Maintaining and restoring yesterday's decorative arts preserves not only our culture but the environment, another of my passions. I built my habitat of lovingly rescued and maintained pieces without sacrificing personal taste, comfort or contemporary style, using the services of small business artisans to do the restoration."
Bidders are invited to preview in person at our West Palm Beach location from Monday, April 4th through auction day. Preview hours are Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. High resolution photos and video preview are available; please direct any questions and/or consignment inquiries to info@modernauctions.com.
Condition
All bidders in our auctions should be aware of the following:
Lots are sold "AS IS" as described in the Terms & Conditions of Auction. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Palm Beach Modern Auctions. PBMA strives to provide as much information as possible about items, including multiple photos, dimensions and condition reports. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. All bidders are encouraged to inspect items of interest in person and ask any questions they may have prior to bidding as well as review all points in the Terms & Conditions.
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