The auction offers an impressive collection of items from a lot that encompasses over 150 works across all major design movements of the 20th-century. Highlights include ‘ Jeunesse’ A Unique Sculpture by Rembrandt Bugatti and iconic works by Francois-Xavier Lalanne and Yves Klein.What: Auction of Furniture, Sculptures, and Other Objects of ArtWhere: Christie’s, Rockefeller Center, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020, USAWhen: December 12, 11amPublic Viewing: December 9-12, 10am – 5pm, December 11, 1pm - 5pmTop lots of the sale:“'Jeunesse,” A Unique Sculpture, 1906, patinated bronze, by Rembrandt Bugatti (1884-1916). Estimate: US$ 400,000 - US$ 600,000* A “Snowball” floor lamp, circa 1910, leaded glass, patinated bronze, by Tiffany Studios. Estimate: US$ 350,000 - US$ 550,000* A “Snowball And Wisteria” window, circa 1902, leaded and plated glass with painted wood frame, by Tiffany Studios. Estimate: US$ 200,000 - US$ 300,000* A “Mouton De Laine” Ottoman, 2012, wool, patinated aluminum, painted wood, by Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008). Estimate: US$ 100,000 - US$ 150,000* A “Belier” from the “Nouveaux Moutons” series, 2004, number 164 from an edition of 250, epoxy stone, patinated bronze, by Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008). Estimate: US$ 100,000 - US$ 150,000* A spherical vase, circa 1925, lacquered metal, by Jean Dunand (1877-1942). Estimate: US$ 80,000 - US$ 120,000*A Rare Low Table, Circa 1940, produced by Fontana Arte, Milan, tinted and mirrored glass, mahogany, by Pietro Chiesa (1892-1948). Estimate: US$ 70,000 - US$ 100,000*A lady's desk, circa 1928, rosewood, silvered-bronze, flanked on either side by a small drawer and a compartment with hinged door, by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann (1879-1933). Estimate: US$ 60,000 - US$ 80,000*A “Sonny Boy” chair, 2009, yellowheart, by Wendell Castle (B. 1932). Estimate: US$ 50,000 - US$ 80,000* “Table D'or,” designed 1961, gold leaf, Plexiglas, glass, wood, chrome-plated metal, by Yves Klein (1928-1962). Estimate: US$ 20,000 - US$ 30,000For details, visit: http://www.christies.com/salelanding/index.aspx?lid=1&intsaleid=26135&saletitle=Click on the slideshow for top lots of the sale.
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