Christies NY 20th Century Design

On December 15th Christie's NY is holding an important 20th century decorative art and design sale. The sale offers over 100 lots and pre sale estimates are expecting over $2.5 million in sales.  The sale includes a Frank Lloyd Wright ‘Wisteria’ leaded Glass Window, estimated to sell for $40,000 to $60,000 and a Wisteria Tiffany leaded glass shade and bronze table lamp (see image), expected to sell for $400,000 to $600,000.

It will  be interesting to see if 20th century design is still as strong a sector as it has been in the past, or if it has cooled a bit as many sectors have.  I will report the results on the AW Blog when they are released.

Christie's reports on the upcoming sale

Christie’s is pleased to announce the sales of Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design and Important Tiffany, both including Property from the Collection of Max Palevsky. The sales will take place on Wednesday December 15. The auctions immediately follow the highly anticipated Day Sale of DeLorenzo: 30 Years. With over 100 lots, the Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design sale is expected to generate upwards of $2.5 million, with works ranging from Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, to the Modernist and Contemporary movements. A notable sale highlight is the ‘abstract’ ‘Wisteria’ leaded Glass Window’ by Frank Lloyd Wright, pictured above. Hailing from one of the architect’s most acclaimed houses from his Prairie School period, the window was envisioned as a light screen, delineating interior space and unifying the interior with the landscape beyond.

‘Important Tiffany’ counts many splendid highlights such as 'Wisteria' Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1905 (Estimate: $400,000 – 600,000), pictured right. With graceful garlands twisting together to construct the shade, this rare example of the Wisteria series epitomizes Tiffany Studio’s consummate artistry.