What: DesignWhere: Christie’s, St. James’s, 8 King Street, LondonWhen: October 16, 2:30 pmPublic Viewing: October 11, 2019, 9am - 4:30pm, October 12, 2019, 12pm - 5pm, October 13, 2019, 12pm - 5pm, October 14, 2019, 9am - 4:30pm, October 14, 2019, 6pm - 8:30pm, October 15, 2019, 9am - 8pm, October 16, 2019, 9pm - 12pmTop Lots at the Sale:— “A ‘Cabinet Taureau,’” 2002 — Hubert le Gall (B. 1961); patinated and gold painted bronze, gold leaf covered drawers, cast by Fonderie Galmiche, Froidconche, France, number one from edition of eight, side stamped Le Gall 02/ 1 / 8. Measurement: 55 ½x46x21 ¼ in. (141x117x54 cm). Featured in lot 119. Estimate: GBP 150,000 - GBP 180,000 (184,650 USD - 221,580 USD)— “‘Fruits,’ an important chandelier, no. 2259,” designed 1913 — Rene Lalique (1860-1945); clear and frosted glass, molded, plated metal, with eight fins surrounding an octagonal body. Measurement: 58 ¼x45 in. (148x114 cm). Featured in lot 244. Estimate: GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000 (98,480 USD - 147,720 USD)— “A rare wall light, model no. 6038,” designed for the Suurhokki Restaurant, Helsinki, circa 1940 — Paavo Tynell (1890-1973); brass, colored glass, manufactured by Taito Oy, Helsinki, Finland, from the production of three. Measurement: 58 ¼x128 ¼x10 in. (148x326x25 cm). Featured in lot 182. Estimate: GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000 (73,860 USD - 98,480 USD)— “‘Oranges,’ an important table, no. 12,” designed 1931 — Rene Lalique (1860-1945); etched glass, moulded glass, nickel-plated metal. Measurement: 29 ½x50 ¼ in. square (75x128 cm). Featured in lot 243. Estimate: GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000 (73,860 USD - 98,480 USD)— “A set of ten ‘Cowhorn’ chairs, model no. JH505,” circa 1952 — Hans Wegner (1914-2007); teak, rosewood inlays, cane, manufactured by master cabinetmakers Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Measurement: each 28 ¾x23 ¼x18 in. (73x59x45.5 cm). Featured in lot 151. Estimate: GBP 50,000 - GBP 80,000 (61,550 USD - 98,480 USD)— “An early ‘Chieftain’ armchair, model no. FJ49,” designed 1949 — Finn Juhl (1912-1989); teak, leather, executed by master cabinetmakers Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Denmark. Measurement: 36 ½x41x35 ½ in. (93x104x90 cm). Featured in lot 177. Estimate: GBP 50,000 - GBP 80,000 (61,550 USD - 98,480 USD)— “A rare ‘Elling’ sideboard,” designed 1919, executed circa 1962-1965 — Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888-1964); stained and painted beech, stained beech-veneered plywood, executed by Gerard van de Groenekan, De Bilt, the Netherlands. Measurement: 41x78 ¾x17 ¾ in. (104x200x45 cm). Featured in lot 219. Estimate: GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000 (61,550 USD - 86,170 USD)— “An ‘Anthemis Rouge et Or’ chest of drawers,” 2002 — Hubert le Gall (B. 1961); painted wood, gilt metal, beech, executed by Atelier Hubert le Gall, France, number one from the sold out edition of eight, top of drawer incised with Le Gall 1 / 8 2002. Measurement: 39 ¾x40 ½x23 in. (100x103x58.5 cm). Featured in lot 125. Estimate: GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000 (55,400 USD - 80,000 USD)For details, visit: https://www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin
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