Lot 18 · Modern Decorative Art + Design
(1886-1958) Pair of Skyscraper Bookcasescirca 1930designed 1926, for Frankl Galleries, lacquered woodeach height 86 1/4in (219cm); width 39in (99cm); depth 11 3/4in (30cm)
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- Estimate
- $25,000–$35,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Modern Decorative Art + Design, New York · 13 December 2019
- Record ID
- TB-2026-738227
- Record
- first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Paul T. Frankl, Paul T. Frankl (1886-1958) Pair of Skyscraper Bookcasescirca 1930designed 1926, for Frankl Galleries, lacquered woodeach height 86 1/4in (219cm); width 39in (99cm); depth 11 3/4in (30cm). Bonhams, 13 Dec 2019, lot 18. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-738227.
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Paul T. Frankl, Paul T. Frankl (1886-1958) Pair of Skyscraper Bookcasescirca 1930designed 1926, for Frankl Galleries, lacquered woodeach height 86 1/4in (219cm); width 39in (99cm); depth 11 3/4in (30cm). Bonhams, 13 Dec 2019, lot 18. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-738227.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul T. Frankl | Rare armchair | $30,240 | Wright, Dec 2023 | |
| Paul T. Frankl | 'Skyscraper' Bookcase, circa 1927 | Christie's, Dec 2021 | ||
| Paul T. Frankl | Early bookcase from the artist's cabin, Bearsville, New York | Wright, Jun 2023 | ||
| Paul T. Frankl | "Big Foot" coffee table, model no. 5028 | Phillips, Dec 2024 | ||
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| Paul T. Frankl | Coffee table, model 5005 | Wright, Oct 2023 | ||
| Paul T. Frankl | Low Table | Sotheby's, Jun 2026 | ||
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