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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, Untitled (Directly Formed Bronze), c. 1975, bronze with applied patina
    Untitled (Directly Formed Bronze), c. 1975
    Sculpture
    7¾ h x 2½ w x 2 d in (20 x 6 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 272
    $3,354≈ £2,691≈ €3,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1970, beryllium copper, brass
    Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1970
    beryllium copper, brass · Panel
    48¼ h x 10 w x 10 d in (123 x 25 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 125
    $47,880≈ £39,054≈ €44,785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1970, beryllium copper and bronze
    Untitled (Sonambient), c. 1970
    Sculpture · Panel
    9¼ h x 8 w x 8 d in (23 x 20 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 147
    $27,720≈ £22,605≈ €25,977Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Harry Bertoia, Untitled, Sculpture
    Untitled
    Sculpture
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 577
    $2,176≈ £1,769≈ €2,033Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  5. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), monotype on rice paper
    Untitled (Monotype)
    Print (other) · Paper
    12 h x 39 w in (30 x 99 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 136
    $756≈ £614≈ €706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), monotype on rice paper
    Untitled (Monotype)
    Print (other) · Paper
    12 h x 39 w in (30 x 99 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 236
    $917≈ £745≈ €857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), c. 1945, monotype on Japanese paper
    Untitled (Monotype), c. 1945
    Print (other) · Paper
    6½ h x 6½ w in (17 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 291
    $504≈ £410≈ €471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Harry Bertoia, Wide Diamond chair and ottoman, 1952 / 1973, chrome-plated steel, upholstery
    Wide Diamond chair and ottoman, 1952 / 1973
    chrome-plated steel, upholstery
    28¼ h x 44 w x 32½ d in (72 x 112 x 83 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 292
    $1,008≈ £819≈ €942Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), c. 1943, monoprint on rice paper
    Untitled (Monotype), c. 1943
    Print (other) · Paper
    10 h x 10 w in (25 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 293
    $441≈ £358≈ €412Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), monotype on rice paper
    Untitled (Monotype)
    Print (other) · Paper
    12 h x 39 w in (30 x 99 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 281
    $756≈ £624≈ €717Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–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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