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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, Bush, bronze
    Bush
    Sculpture
    height 10in (26cm); diameter 12in (30.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 365
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Harry Bertoia, "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, circa 1972, Beryllium copper, bronze
    "Sonambient" sounding sculpture, circa 1972
    Sculpture · Panel
    64 3/4 x 12 x 12 in. (164.5 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Welded Form), welded bronze
    Untitled (Welded Form)
    Sculpture
    height 7 3/4in (19.5cm); width 5 3/4in (14.5cm); depth 3in (7.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 43
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Rare Vase Form), welded bronze
    Untitled (Rare Vase Form)
    Sculpture
    height 14 1/4in (36cm); width 5in (12.5cm); depth 5in (12.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Harry Bertoia, Free Form, Around 1964, Bronze with reddish-brown patina. Approx
    Free Form, Around 1964
    Sculpture
    50 x 50 x 32 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 703
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €18,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Two sketches for Gongs, one on letterhead for Valley Metals Co.
    Drawing · Paper
    11 x 8-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1502
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  7. Two sketches for Gongs, one on letterhead for Valley Metals Co.
    Drawing · Paper
    11 x 8-3/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1503
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. Two sketches: Cones for Fulbright College
    Drawing · Paper
    8-1/2 x 11 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1504
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Harry Bertoia, Free Form, Around 1964, Bronze with reddish-brown patina. Approx
    Free Form, Around 1964
    Sculpture
    50 x 50 x 32 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 405
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €30,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Harry Bertoia, Study for the Standard Oil Commission, 1974
    Study for the Standard Oil Commission, 1974
    height 24in (61cm); width 13in (33cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $900–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
Also offered, result not published (7)

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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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