Lot 79 · Modern Design | Art
(1894-1989) Pair of Andironscirca 1940brassheight 14 1/4in (36cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 9 1/4in (24cm)
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- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Modern Design | Art, Los Angeles · 25 July 2023
- Record ID
- TB-2026-468949
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Donald Deskey, DONALD DESKEY (1894-1989) Pair of Andironscirca 1940brassheight 14 1/4in (36cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 9 1/4in (24cm). Bonhams, 25 Jul 2023, lot 79. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-468949.
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Donald Deskey, DONALD DESKEY (1894-1989) Pair of Andironscirca 1940brassheight 14 1/4in (36cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 9 1/4in (24cm). Bonhams, 25 Jul 2023, lot 79. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-468949.
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From the same sale Modern Design | Art · Jul 2023
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