An important single-owner collection of international modern design and lighting leads Roseberys’ November Design sale, featuring some of the most renowned names of the 20th century including Gio Ponti, Max Ingrand, Mathieu Matégot and Paavo Tynell. The pieces come from a distinguished private collector who furnished their London home with works by key figures of post-war design, many acquired through leading galleries across Europe. This marks the first time the collection has appeared at auction, with a combined high estimate of £157,600.
Lot 42: Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001), Side table, circa 1951
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
“This collection is significant not only for the quality of the works, but for its cohesive vision; it is a timeless study in the language and forms of International mid century design from some of the most revered designers,” said Nigel Dawson-Ellis, Head of Design at Roseberys.
Lot 16: Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Unique wall mounted shelves with inset picture frame, circa 1950
The highlight of the collection is a bespoke wall-mounted shelving unit by Gio Ponti (1891-1979) with an inset picture frame, circa 1950. It was created for a family friend’s Milan apartment, sold via Nilufar Gallery and later acquired by the present owner.
Lot 18: Gio Ponti (1891-1979) for Cassina
Additional works by Ponti include three model ‘803’ lounge chairs, circa 1954, designed for Cassina (Lot 18), and a desk designed for the Vembi-Burroughs offices in Genoa, executed by Giordano Chiesa (Lot 19). Both pieces exemplify the golden age of Ponti’s collaboration with Cassina, whose partnership defined the optimistic modernism of post-war Italy.
Lot 36: Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Idman OY, Two model ‘K10-11’ lamps, circa 1958
Lighting highlights include a pair of model ‘K10-11’ lamps by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Idman OY (Lot 36, estimate £7,000-£10,000) and a model ‘10202’ ceiling light by Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) for Taito OY (Lot 34). Tynell, celebrated as “the man who illuminated Finland,” pioneered the poetic possibilities of electric light in the mid-20th century.
Lot 29: Paul Evans (1931-1987) for Directional Model ‘PE14’ coffee table, 1967
Further collection highlights include a model ‘PE14’ coffee table (Lot 29, estimate £4,000-£5,000) by American designer Paul Evans (1931-1987) for Directional. Evans’ sculptural metal furniture came to define the American Craft movement of the 1970s and remains highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
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