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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, Diamond chair, 1951, Knoll
    Diamond chair, 1951
    Knoll
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 58
    $720≈ £362≈ €536Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Harry Bertoia, Bird chair and ottoman, 1952, Knoll
    Bird chair and ottoman, 1952
    Knoll
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 59
    $1,140≈ £573≈ €848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Wire Bundle Form), c.1960s, stainless steel wire with silver weld and cement
    Untitled (Wire Bundle Form), c.1960s
    Sculpture
    11 3/4 x 4 x 4in (30 x 10 x 10cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 396
    $6,600≈ £3,344≈ €4,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Harry Bertoia, untitled (Sonambient), c. 1965, beryllium copper, brass
    untitled (Sonambient), c. 1965
    beryllium copper, brass · Panel
    53½ h x 14 w x 14 d in (136 x 36 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 176
    $138,000≈ £70,361≈ €103,549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Harry Bertoia, untitled (Directly Formed Bronze), c. 1974, melt-pressed patinated bronze
    untitled (Directly Formed Bronze), c. 1974
    Sculpture
    5½ h x 2¼ w x 1½ d in (14 x 6 x 4 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 177
    $4,200≈ £2,141≈ €3,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  6. Harry Bertoia, untitled (Bush Form), c. 1971, welded phosphorus bronze with applied patina
    untitled (Bush Form), c. 1971
    Sculpture
    10 h x 11¾ w x 11½ d in (25 x 30 x 29 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 178
    $38,400≈ £19,579≈ €28,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Wright ↗
  7. Harry Bertoia, Untitled #5 (Spill Cast), 1960, bronze with applied patina
    Untitled #5 (Spill Cast), 1960
    Sculpture
    42 h x 21 w x 16 d in (107 x 53 x 41 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 180
    $26,400≈ £13,460≈ €19,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Harry Bertoia, (American 1915-1978), Untitled (Sonambient)
    (American 1915-1978)
    Untitled (Sonambient)
    58 x 10 x 10in (150 x 25.4 x 25.4cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 154
    $38,838≈ £20,480≈ €30,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Harry Bertoia, (American 1915-1978), 49 Rods of Sound, 1970
    (American 1915-1978)
    49 Rods of Sound, 1970
    25 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4in (63.5 x 19.7 x 19.7cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 155
    $35,850≈ £18,904≈ €28,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–40,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Harry Bertoia, child's chairs, set of four, c. 1952, enameled steel
    child's chairs, set of four, c. 1952
    enameled steel
    23¼ h x 16 w x 17½ d in (59 x 41 x 44 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 296
    $840≈ £452≈ €670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
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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