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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 (Monotype), c. 1975, monoprint
    Untitled (Monotype), c. 1975
    Print (other)
    9½ h x 25¼ w in (24 x 64 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 167
    $1,375≈ £1,048≈ €1,264Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Harry Bertoia, Study for the Fountain at the Philadelphia Civic Center, c. 1967, patinated and welded phosphor bronze wires
    Study for the Fountain at the Philadelphia Civic Center, c. 1967
    Sculpture
    4½ h x 9½ w x 8¼ d in (11 x 24 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $22,500≈ £17,148≈ €20,684Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Harry Bertoia, Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank, 1968, stainless steel
    Standing Willow from Seattle First National Bank, 1968
    Sculpture
    64½ h x 26 dia in (164 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 171
    $47,500≈ £36,202≈ €43,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), c. 1975, monoprint
    Untitled (Monotype), c. 1975
    Print (other)
    24¼ h x 12¾ w in (62 x 32 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 190
    $1,250≈ £953≈ €1,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), c. 1975, monoprint
    Untitled (Monotype), c. 1975
    Print (other)
    25¼ h x 12⅜ w in (64 x 31 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 191
    $1,625≈ £1,238≈ €1,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), c. 1975, monoprint
    Untitled (Monotype), c. 1975
    Print (other)
    13 h x 25 w in (33 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 256
    $2,000≈ £1,524≈ €1,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Harry Bertoia, Bird lounge chair
    Bird lounge chair
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 285
    $390≈ £298≈ €357Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  8. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), c. 1960, monotype on rice paper
    Untitled (Monotype), c. 1960
    Print (other) · Paper
    23¾ h x 38½ w in (60 x 98 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 239
    $2,125≈ £1,615≈ €1,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Monotype), c. 1960, monotype on rice paper
    Untitled (Monotype), c. 1960
    Print (other) · Paper
    39¼ h x 25 w in (100 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 240
    $2,500≈ £1,900≈ €2,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–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)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 236
    $1,250≈ £947≈ €1,136Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–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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