International Sale: Design

Around 440 items will be auctioned in our design auction on 14 October. The range covers the entire 20th century, but also features exciting contemporary designs. One of the eye-catchers of the auction is Bernard Rancillac's bright red lacquered Elephant Chair, pure pop art. The design dates from the mid-1960s. Michel Roudillon reissued the spectacular seating sculpture in 1985. Our example belongs to this second edition and is numbered 17/100. Bauhaus enthusiasts will be delighted by Josef Hartwig's chess set XVI (1924), which is preserved in its original box. Inspired by Bauhaus ideas, Jindrich Halabala created well-designed steel furniture for...