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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, Large Diamond chairs, pair, 1952, enameled steel, upholstery
    Large Diamond chairs, pair, 1952
    enameled steel, upholstery
    27½ h x 45 w x 32 d in (70 x 114 x 81 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 237
    $1,500≈ £1,041≈ €1,322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  2. Harry Bertoia, Small Diamond chairs, pair, chrome-plated steel, upholstery
    Small Diamond chairs, pair
    chrome-plated steel, upholstery
    30½ h x 33½ w x 29 d in (77 x 85 x 74 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 240
    $1,063≈ £738≈ €937Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  3. Harry Bertoia, dining chairs, set of four, enameled steel, vinyl
    dining chairs, set of four
    Multiple
    30 h x 21¼ w x 22 d in (76 x 54 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 256
    $2,125≈ £1,475≈ €1,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  4. Harry Bertoia, "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, 1970s, Beryllium copper, bronze
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture · Panel
    36 1/8 x 8 1/2 x 3 in. (91.8 x 21.6 x 7.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 120
    $25,000≈ £16,497≈ €22,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Harry Bertoia, 4-Rod Sculpture of sonambient, 1970s, Sound sculpture: copper rods with brass alloying. On metal plinth. Overall height approx
    4-Rod Sculpture of sonambient, 1970s
    Sculpture · Other support
    271 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 618
    €32,240≈ $34,110≈ £22,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Harry Bertoia, Small Diamond chairs (2), 1952, Knoll Associates
    Small Diamond chairs (2), 1952
    Knoll Associates
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 176
    $1,063≈ £692≈ €935Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Harry Bertoia, 'Sonambient' sounding sculpture, 1970s, Beryllium copper, bronze
    'Sonambient' sounding sculpture, 1970s
    Sculpture · Panel
    63.5 x 15.2 x 14.9 cm (25 x 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    £18,750≈ $28,386≈ €25,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Harry Bertoia, dining chairs, set of six, enameled steel, vinyl over foam
    dining chairs, set of six
    Multiple
    30¼ h x 21¼ w x 22 d in (77 x 54 x 56 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 312
    $1,792≈ £1,164≈ €1,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Harry Bertoia, dining chairs, set of six, 1952, enameled steel, vinyl
    dining chairs, set of six, 1952
    Multiple
    30 h x 21 w x 22½ d in (76 x 53 x 57 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 377
    $1,188≈ £772≈ €1,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Harry Bertoia, "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, circa 1970, Beryllium copper, bronze
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, circa 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    47 3/4 x 10 x 10 in. (121.3 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    $112,500≈ £73,549≈ €100,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View 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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