Lot 567 · Crafting Modernism: Masters of the American Studio Design Movement from the Pinnacle Art Collection
Executive Desk from Gannett Co., Inc., Rochester, New York
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- Estimate
- $70,000–$100,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Crafting Modernism: Masters of the American Studio Design Movement from the Pinnacle Art Collection, New York · 10 June 2022
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5032901
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Wendell Castle, Executive Desk from Gannett Co., Inc., Rochester, New York. Sotheby's, 10 Jun 2022, lot 567. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5032901.
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Wendell Castle, Executive Desk from Gannett Co., Inc., Rochester, New York. Sotheby's, 10 Jun 2022, lot 567. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5032901.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Minguren I" Occasional Table | George Nakashima | $25,000–$35,000 | |
| "Jaguar" Bench | Judy Kensley Mckie | $100,000–$150,000 | |
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