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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, 3 (Series IV), c. 1960s, Monoprint on rice paper
    3 (Series IV), c. 1960s
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 462
    $1,875≈ £1,160≈ €1,439Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Harry Bertoia, 7 (Series IV), c. 1960s, Monoprint on rice paper
    7 (Series IV), c. 1960s
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 463
    $2,000≈ £1,238≈ €1,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Harry Bertoia, Ohne Titel (Spray), 1960, Object
    Ohne Titel (Spray), 1960
    Object
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 724
    €7,250≈ $9,591≈ £5,911Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  4. Harry Bertoia, untitled (Welded Form), c. 1970, welded bronze with applied patina
    untitled (Welded Form), c. 1970
    Sculpture
    8½ h x 13¾ w x 3½ d in (22 x 35 x 9 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 178
    $8,125≈ £5,019≈ €6,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Harry Bertoia, Wire side chairs, for Knoll Group, USA 1950
    Wire side chairs, for Knoll Group, USA 1950
    Art+Object · · Lot 15
    NZ$3,517≈ $2,943≈ £1,846≈ €2,211Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Art+Object ↗
  6. Harry Bertoia, Sound Sculpture, Gilt Bronze
    Sound Sculpture
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 215
    $17,500≈ £11,199≈ €13,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Harry Bertoia, Diamond chair, 1952, Welded steel with upholstered cover
    Diamond chair, 1952
    Sculpture
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 292
    $1,625≈ £1,040≈ €1,214Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Harry Bertoia, Untitled 712, 1939-78, Monoprint, ink on rice paper
    Untitled 712, 1939-78
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 348
    $3,438≈ £2,200≈ €2,569Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Harry Bertoia, Untitled 270, 1939-78, Monoprint, ink on rice paper
    Untitled 270, 1939-78
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 349
    $1,875≈ £1,200≈ €1,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Harry Bertoia, Untitled 300, 1939-78, Monoprint, ink on rice paper
    Untitled 300, 1939-78
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 350
    $2,250≈ £1,440≈ €1,681Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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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