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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, for Knoll Chrome-plated Steel Large Diamond Chair and Bird Ottoman 2 PCS, Chrome-plated steel wire diamond chair
    for Knoll Chrome-plated Steel Large Diamond Chair and Bird Ottoman 2 PCS
    Chrome-plated steel wire diamond chair
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1058
    $600≈ £456≈ €515HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Harry Bertoia, for Knoll (American, 1915-1978) White Coated Wire Bertoia Side Chairs, Set of Eight Depth 22 8 PCS
    for Knoll (American, 1915-1978) White Coated Wire Bertoia Side Chairs, Set of Eight Depth 22 8 PCS
    H 29.5" W 21"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1059
    $600≈ £456≈ €515HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at DuMouchelles ↗
  3. Harry Bertoia, Diamond chair, chrome-plated steel, upholstery
    Diamond chair
    chrome-plated steel, upholstery
    30½ h x 33 w x 28 d in (77 x 84 x 71 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 452
    $699≈ £534≈ €606Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗
  4. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), c. 1965, monoprint on Japanese paper
    Untitled (Monotype), c. 1965
    Print (other) · Paper
    39 h x 24 w in (99 x 61 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 105
    $1,778≈ £1,355≈ €1,539Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  5. Harry Bertoia, UNTITLED, monotype on rice paper
    UNTITLED
    Print (other) · Paper
    the image 16.5cm x 20.5cm (6 ½in x 8in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 23
    £504≈ $661≈ €573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. Harry Bertoia, for Knoll Diamond Chair with Cover, 1952
    for Knoll Diamond Chair with Cover, 1952
    30 1/2" x 33 1/2" x 29"
    Circle Auction · · Lot 178
    $550≈ £413≈ €474HammerSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Circle Auction ↗
  7. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Welded Form), c. 1972, welded phosphorous bronze
    Untitled (Welded Form), c. 1972
    Sculpture
    11 h x 18 w x 17 d in (28 x 46 x 43 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 245
    $27,940≈ £20,946≈ €24,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1975, beryllium copper, bronze
    Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1975
    Sculpture · Panel
    24 h x 6 w x 6 d in (61 x 15 x 15 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 278
    $40,640≈ £30,467≈ €35,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Wright ↗
  9. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sonambient)
    Untitled (Sonambient)
    height 23in (58.5cm); width 9 3/4in (25cm); depth 5in (12.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 46
    $28,160≈ £21,117≈ €24,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Harry Bertoia, UNTITLED (SMALL WHEAT), 1968, steel
    UNTITLED (SMALL WHEAT), 1968
    Sculpture
    Bonhams · · Lot 300
    $15,360≈ £11,440≈ €13,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
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.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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