Important Design
Live Auction: 6 June 2024 • 10:00 AM EDT • New York

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Important Design 6 June 2024 • 10:00 AM EDT • New York

S otheby’s Important Design sale presents a curated survey of Design from the last century, ranging from notable examples of Art Deco to Post-War and Contemporary Design. The sale is anchored by masterworks by Les Lalanne, Jean Royère, Alberto Giacometti, Tiffany Studios and Wendell Castle, among others.

Property will be on view in Sotheby’s New York galleries from May 31–June 5.

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Important Design

The Eclectic Worlds of Giacometti and Lalanne
103
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
Pomme de Londres
Estimate: 800,000 – 1,200,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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114
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Alberto Giacometti
Alberto Giacometti
An Important and Rare "Facettes" Vase
Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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116
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Alberto Giacometti
Alberto Giacometti
"Feuille" Floor Lamp
Estimate: 150,000 – 200,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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115
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Diego Giacometti
Diego Giacometti
A Rare Pair of "Chien" Andirons
Estimate: 70,000 – 100,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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104
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
"Bamboo" Tray
Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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117
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Diego Giacometti
Diego Giacometti
"Cerfs et Chiens" Low Table
Estimate: 180,000 – 240,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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101
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Claude Lalanne
Claude Lalanne
"Buisson d'Or" Candlestick
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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102
Type: lot
Category: Lot
François-Xavier Lalanne
François-Xavier Lalanne
Carpe d'Or
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Tiffany Studios
189
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
A Rare "Chain Mail" Chandelier
Estimate: 100,000 – 150,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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180
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
"Wisteria" Table Lamp
Estimate: 400,000 – 600,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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190
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
"Russian" Table Lamp
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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192
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
"Apple Blossom" Table Lamp
Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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184
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
"Dragonfly" Floor Lamp
Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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188
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
"Poinsettia" Table Lamp
Estimate: 100,000 – 150,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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195
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
"Tulip" Table Lamp
Estimate: 70,000 – 100,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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187
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios
"Peony" Table Lamp
Estimate: 180,000 – 240,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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International Mid-Century Design
108
Type: lot
Category: Lot
JEAN ROYERE
JEAN ROYERE
A Rare "Sculpture" Suite
Estimate: 1,200,000 – 1,800,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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107
Type: lot
Category: Lot
JEAN ROYERE
JEAN ROYERE
"Boule" Andiron
Estimate: 15,000 – 20,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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109
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Charlotte Perriand
Charlotte Perriand
Unique Bookcase from Maison du Mexique
Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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105
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Line Vautrin
Line Vautrin
"Chardon" Mirror
Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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139
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Wendell Castle
Wendell Castle
Unique "Chaise Rocker"
Estimate: 180,000 – 240,000 USD
Estimate: 180,000 – 240,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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140
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Harry Bertoia
Harry Bertoia
Untitled (Dandelion)
Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 USD
Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Contemporary Design
128
Type: lot
Category: Lot
SHIRO KURAMATA
SHIRO KURAMATA
Glass Chair
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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129
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana
"Sushi" Sofa
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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137
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Hugo França
Hugo França
Low Table
Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 USD
Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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126
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Donald Judd
Donald Judd
Backward Slant Chair 84
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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127
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Donald Judd
Donald Judd
Forward Slant Chair 84
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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131
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Mattia Bonetti
Mattia Bonetti
Prototype "Mosaïque" Low Table
Estimate: 15,000 – 20,000 USD
Important Design
6 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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