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Harry Bertoia

American · 1915–1978 · Painter, Printmaker

Harry Bertoia, son of Giuseppe Antonio Bertoia and Maria Secunda Mussio, was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, and modern furniture designer. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Harry Bertoia, Untitled, 1961, Steel music wire, brass, and bronzeUntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $550,000≈ £357,328≈ €489,890Sign up to see
  2. Harry Bertoia, "Golden Rods" melt-coated wire sculpture, circa 1959, Brass-covered steel, phosphor bronze"Golden Rods" melt-coated wire sculpturePhillips · $521,000≈ £320,438≈ €378,937Sign up to see
  3. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Straw Form), circa 1960, Brass-covered steel, copperUntitled (Straw Form)Phillips · $292,100≈ £228,507≈ €268,672Sign up to see

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  1. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Wire Bundle), c. 1967, steel wire, bronze, silver solder
    Untitled (Wire Bundle), c. 1967
    Sculpture
    30½ h x 5½ dia in (77 x 14 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 7
    $20,000≈ £15,517≈ €18,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Wire Form), 1968, stainless steel and steel wire, aluminum
    Untitled (Wire Form), 1968
    Sculpture
    82 h x 40 w x 9¾ d in (208 x 102 x 25 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 8
    $87,500≈ £67,887≈ €80,415Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Harry Bertoia, Bush, c. 1975, Welded bronze
    Bush, c. 1975
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 303
    $150,000≈ £122,220≈ €141,616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Somnambient), c. 1965, Beryllium copper and brass
    Untitled (Somnambient), c. 1965
    Beryllium copper and brass · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 304
    $42,500≈ £34,629≈ €40,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1972, Beryllium copper and brass
    Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1972
    Beryllium copper and brass · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 305
    $21,250≈ £17,314≈ €20,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Maquette for Sculpture), c. 1973, Copper
    Untitled (Maquette for Sculpture), c. 1973
    Copper · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 306
    $20,000≈ £16,296≈ €18,882Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Harry Bertoia, dining chairs, set of eight, 1952, chrome-plated steel, vinyl
    dining chairs, set of eight, 1952
    Multiple
    29½ h x 21 w x 24 d in (75 x 53 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 256
    $3,250≈ £2,597≈ €3,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Harry Bertoia, Diamond chair and ottoman, 1952 / 1987, upholstery, chrome-plated steel
    Diamond chair and ottoman, 1952 / 1987
    upholstery, chrome-plated steel
    30½ h x 34 w x 28½ d in (77 x 86 x 72 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 302
    $1,032≈ £825≈ €969Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Harry Bertoia, Diamond chair and ottoman, enameled steel, upholstery
    Diamond chair and ottoman
    enameled steel, upholstery
    30 h x 34 w x 29 d in (76 x 86 x 74 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 330
    $563≈ £450≈ €529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Wright ↗
  10. Harry Bertoia, Suspended gong, circa 1977, Pierced and patinated silicone bronze
    Suspended gong, circa 1977
    Sculpture
    11 1/4 x 17 1/4 x 1/4 in. (28.6 x 43.8 x .6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    $23,750≈ £18,689≈ €22,385Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
Also offered, result not published (7)

Lots by Harry Bertoia that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Harry Bertoia signature

7 catalogued lots by Harry Bertoia record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (67% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the reverse2
  • on the base1

Form

  • signed6
  • initialled1

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About Harry Bertoia

Harry Bertoia, son of Giuseppe Antonio Bertoia and Maria Secunda Mussio, was an Italian-born American artist, sound art sculptor, and modern furniture designer.

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