VV: Masterworks from the Collection of Alexander von Vegesack 2005-12-08 Auction - 71 Price Results - PHILLIPS in NY
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2023:  CHARLES  AND RAY EAMES    CTW-3 table,  ca. 19452008:  FRANCO  ALBINI AND FRANCA HELG    Pair of armcha2069:    UNKNOWN DESIGNER    "Kan-o-Seat,"  ca. 1934-19
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VV: Masterworks from the Collection of Alexander von Vegesack

Alexander von Vegesack is surely one of the most influential figures in the design world to date. His commitment has spanned over 30 years, not only in preserving and unveiling the history of design but incrementally shaping its future. It was the groundbreaking exhibition with the American Federation of Arts “Bentwood and Metal Furniture” which then led him to travel to America where he was introduced to Billy Wilder, who in turn introduced him to Ray Eames. It was this meeting and a chance remark by Alexander to Ray Eames regarding selling part of his collection that led to him being introduced to Rolf Fehlbaum, the CEO of Vitra. At this time Mr. Fehlbaum was planning to set up the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein and had already amassed an envious collection of design. The meeting led to the two men working together and since 1987, when the Vitra Design Museum project began, Alexander von Vegesack, as curator, together with Mr. Fehlbaum, has assembled what is now one of the most important museum collections in the world.

In her introduction to the exhibition catalogue, Portrait d’une collection: Alexander von Vegesack, at the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris in 1993, curator Maire-Laure Jousset explains Alexander’s reason for collecting, “For some it means getting all the pieces from the same artist. In von Vegesack’s case, only the pieces that advance/progress the technical intelligence through material or drawing or craft are worth to be considered to be part of his collection.” She continues to explain Alexander’s philosophy on collecting “(he) looks at his collection as organic, like a tree which grows with a branch here and there. But dealing with a collection means considering its constitution and future.”

Today, Alexander von Vegesack continues to collect and further his search for innovative industrial modernist design. He also continues to bring the world of design to an eager audience with workshops he has created at Domaine de Boisbuchet in France. For the past seven years this non-profit association C.I.R.E.C.A. (Centre International de Recherche et d'Education Culturelle et Agricole) has collaborated with the Vitra Design Museum and Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, to offer interdisciplinary summer workshops enabling participants from all over the world to live and work for one week with renowned architects, designers and artists. Past participating designers have included Alberto Meda, Yves Béhar and Fernando and Humberto Campana.

The following lots are masterworks from his exceptional collection which illustrate his influence on how we judge and appreciate design. Domaine de Boisbuchet continues to need to be restored and expanded for future projects and programs. The sale proceeds of VV: Masterworks from the Collection of Alexander von Vegesack will be used, in part, to support these endeavors.
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ALVAR AALTO Wash basin, from the Paimio Sana: ALVARAALTOWash basin, from the Paimio Sanatorium, 1930-1931Manufactured by Arabia, Helsinki, Finland; porcelain, metal19 5/8 x 20 1/2 in. (49.8 x 52.1 cm)Provenance Paimio Sanatorium, Finland;
2001: ALVAR AALTO Wash basin, from the Paimio SanaEst. $2,000-$2,500See Sold Price
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ALVAR AALTO Cantilevered chair, model no. 23: ALVARAALTOCantilevered chair, model no. 23, from the Paimio Sanatorium, 1931-1932Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy, Turku, Finland; lacuered bent plywood, nickel-plated tubular
2002: ALVAR AALTO Cantilevered chair, model no. 23Est. $8,000-$10,000
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ALVAR AALTO Pair of wall lights, from the Pa: ALVARAALTOPair of wall lights, from the Paimio Sanatorium, 1930-1932Lacquered metal (2)Each: 7 7/8 x 3 x 3 in. (20 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)Provenance Paimio Sanatorium, Finland; Finnish architectLiterature
2003: ALVAR AALTO Pair of wall lights, from the PaEst. $2,000-$3,000See Sold Price
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ALVAR AALTO Cupboard, from the Paimio Sanato: ALVARAALTOCupboard, from the Paimio Sanatorium, 1931-1932Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy, Turku, Finland; lacuered plywood and wood, metal80 3/4 x 31 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (205 x 80 x
2004: ALVAR AALTO Cupboard, from the Paimio SanatoEst. $7,000-$9,000See Sold Price
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ALVAR AALTO "Paimio" table, model no. 75/915: ALVARAALTO"Paimio" table, model no. 75/915, ca. 1931-1932Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy, Turku ,Finland; bent laminated birch, lacquered bent plywood, stamped with distributor's
2005: ALVAR AALTO "Paimio" table, model no. 75/915Est. $6,000-$7,000See Sold Price
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ALVAR AALTO Armchair, model no. 31, ca. 193: ALVARAALTOArmchair, model no. 31, ca. 1931-1932Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy, Turku, Finland; birds-eye birch-veneered plywood, bent laminated birch25 in. (63.5 cm)
2006: ALVAR AALTO Armchair, model no. 31, ca. 193Est. $8,000-$12,000See Sold Price
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ALVAR AALTO Lounge chair, model no. 39, 39,: ALVARAALTOLounge chair, model no. 39, ca.1936Manufactured by Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Oy, Turku, Finland; bent laminated birch, webbing25 1/4 x 65 3/8 x 24 in. (64 x 166 x 61 cm)Exhibited 100
2007: ALVAR AALTO Lounge chair, model no. 39, 39,Est. $12,000-$15,000See Sold Price
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FRANCO ALBINI AND FRANCA HELG Pair of armcha: attributed to FRANCOALBINI AND FRANCA HELGPair of armchairs, 1950sManufactured by Vittorio Bonacina, Italy; cane, lack lacquered metal (2)31 3/4 in. (80.5 cm) highLiterature Domus, no. 349, December
2008: FRANCO ALBINI AND FRANCA HELG Pair of armchaEst. $3,000-$5,000See Sold Price
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RON ARAD Unique prototype"Little Heavy" chai: RONARADUnique prototype"Little Heavy" chair, 1989Manufactured by One-Off Ltd., London, UK; prototype for a subsequent edition of 20, patinated steel30 in. (76 cm) highProvenance Ron Arad,
2009: RON ARAD Unique prototype"Little Heavy" chaiEst. $35,000-$45,000See Sold Price
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IVER BERTELSEN Chair, ca. 1945 Manufactured: IVERBERTELSENChair, ca. 1945Manufactured by Steelcraft Inc., Millbury, MA, USA; lacquered steel, lacquered plywood31 7/8 in. (81 cm) highProvenance Private Collection, New YorkIver Bertelsen was the
2010: IVER BERTELSEN Chair, ca. 1945 ManufacturedEst. $1,000-$1,500See Sold Price
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MARCEL BREUER Side chair, model no. B5, ca.: MARCELBREUERSide chair, model no. B5, ca. 1926-1929Manufactured by Standard Möbel, Berlin, Germany; chrome-plated tubular steel, Eisengarn33 in. (83.7 cm) highExhibited Stationen des Modernen
2011: MARCEL BREUER Side chair, model no. B5, ca.Est. $5,000-$8,000See Sold Price
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MARCEL BREUER "Wassily" club chair, model no: MARCELBREUER"Wassily" club chair, model no. B3, ca.1927-1929Manufactured by Standard Möbel, Berlin, Germany; nickle-plated tubular steel, oil cloth29 in. (73.5 cm) highExhibited Vom Industrieprodukt
2012: MARCEL BREUER "Wassily" club chair, model noEst. $40,000-$60,000See Sold Price
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MARCEL BREUER Armchair, model no. B35, ca.: MARCELBREUERArmchair, model no. B35, ca.1928-1929Manufactured by Gebrüder Thonet AG, Frankenberg, Germany; chrome-plated tubular steel, Eisengarn, lacquered wood33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm) highLiterature
2013: MARCEL BREUER Armchair, model no. B35, ca.Est. $10,000-$15,000See Sold Price
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MARCEL BREUER Chaise longue, model no. 313,: MARCELBREUERChaise longue, model no. 313, ca. 1935Manufactured by Embru-Werke AG, Rüti, Switzerland; aluminum, wood27 1/2 x 56 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. (70 x 143 x 49.5 cm)Provenance Swiss architect living
2014: MARCEL BREUER Chaise longue, model no. 313,Est. $25,000-$35,000See Sold Price
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MARCEL BREUER Pair of stacking chairs, ca.: MARCELBREUERPair of stacking chairs, ca. 1936Manufactured by Isokon Furniture Company Ltd., London, UK; bent birch-veneered plywood (2)Each: 30 in. (76 cm) highLiterature Christopher Wilk, Marcel
2015: MARCEL BREUER Pair of stacking chairs, ca.Est. $8,000-$12,000See Sold Price
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MARCEL BREUER Chaise longue, ca. 1936 Manuf: MARCELBREUERChaise longue, ca. 1936Manufactured by Isokon Furniture Company Ltd., London, UK; bent and laminated birch- and walnut-veneered plywood, with an Isokon label31 1/8 x 51 5/8 x 24 in. (79 x
2016: MARCEL BREUER Chaise longue, ca. 1936 ManufEst. $20,000-$25,000See Sold Price
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ADRIEN CLAUDE Armchair, ca. 1950 Manufactur: ADRIENCLAUDEArmchair, ca. 1950Manufactured by Meubles Artistiques Modernes, Paris, France; aluminum, perforated steel28 1/2 in. (72.5 cm) highLiterature Alastair Duncan, Art Deco Furniture, London,
2017: ADRIEN CLAUDE Armchair, ca. 1950 ManufacturEst. $4,000-$6,000See Sold Price
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JOE COLOMBO "Universale" stacking chair, ca: JOECOLOMBO"Universale" stacking chair, ca. 1965Manufactured by Kartell, Italy; from the first edition, ABS plastic, with a molded Kartell mark28 3/8 in. (72 cm) highProvenance Mrs. Baggini
2018: JOE COLOMBO "Universale" stacking chair, caEst. $1,000-$1,500See Sold Price
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LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET AND CHARLOTTE P: LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET AND CHARLOTTE PERRIAND"Fauteuil à dossier basculant", ca. 1935Manufactured by Embru-Werke AG, Rüti, Switzerland; pony hide, chrome-plated tubular steel, leather26 1/4
2019: LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET AND CHARLOTTE PEst. $25,000-$30,000See Sold Price
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LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET AND CHARLOTTE P: LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET AND CHARLOTTE PERRIANDFurniture group, for Le Pavillion Suisse, Cité Universitaire, Paris, 1933, together with a single bed by Charlotte Perriand, ca. 1950Bookcase:
2020: LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET AND CHARLOTTE PEst. $25,000-$35,000See Sold Price
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LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET AND CHARLOTTE P: LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET AND CHARLOTTE PERRIANDSide table, for La Cité du Refuge, Paris, 1929Lacquered tubular steel, oak, linoleum28 1/8 x 25 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. (71.5 x 64 x 64 cm)Provenance La
2021: LE CORBUSIER, PIERRE JEANNERET AND CHARLOTTE PEst. $7,000-$9,000See Sold Price
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CHARLES AND RAY EAMES Child's chair, ca. 19: CHARLESAND RAY EAMESChild's chair, ca. 1945Manufactured by the Molded Plywood division of Evans Products Company, Venice, CA, USA; molded birch-veneered plywood14 1/2 in. (36.5 cm) highProvenance
2022: CHARLES AND RAY EAMES Child's chair, ca. 19Est. $10,000-$15,000See Sold Price
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CHARLES AND RAY EAMES CTW-3 table, ca. 1945: CHARLESAND RAY EAMESCTW-3 table, ca. 1945Manufactured by Evans Products Company, Grand Haven, MI, USA/Herman Miller Furniture Company, Zeeland, MI, USA; bent laminated plywood, molded plywood15 3/4 x
2023: CHARLES AND RAY EAMES CTW-3 table, ca. 1945Est. $2,500-$3,500See Sold Price
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CHARLES AND RAY EAMES Unique experimental "R: CHARLESAND RAY EAMESUnique experimental "Reclining Armchair," model no. 684, from the Aluminum Group, ca. 1965Designed 1958, manufactured by Vitra AG, Weil am Rhein, Germany; leather, aluminum39 in.
2024: CHARLES AND RAY EAMES Unique experimental "REst. $10,000-$15,000See Sold Price
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