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Sotheby’s Important Design sale presents a curated survey of Design from the last century, from notable examples of American Arts & Crafts furniture to significant offerings of Post-War and Contemporary Design. The sale is anchored by masterworks by François-Xavier Lalanne, Alberto Giacometti, George Nakashima, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Wendell Castle, among others.
Property will be on view in Sotheby’s New York galleries from May 31 - June 5.
| Hours | Fri, 31 May 24 to Wed, 5 Jun 24 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Venue | Sotheby’s |
| Type | Auction |
| Duration | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| City | New York City |
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