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- Estimate
- $600–$800 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Wright — Machine Age Design 1925–1950, Chicago · 14 April 2026
- Record ID
- TB-2026-813563
- Record
- first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Walter Von Nessen, Cat bookends model 17042, pair. Wright, 14 Apr 2026, lot 119. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-813563.
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Walter Von Nessen, Cat bookends model 17042, pair. Wright, 14 Apr 2026, lot 119. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-813563.
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From the same sale Machine Age Design 1925–1950 · Apr 2026
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton mantel clock | Seth Thomas Clock Company | $700–$900 | |
| Coronet coffee service | Walter Von Nessen | $700–$900 | |
| His Royal Highness coffee service | Lurelle Guild | $1,500–$2,000 | |
| Collection of table accessories from the Kensington series | Lurelle Guild | $700–$900 | |
| Ell-Bee City Bus Terminal toy | L.b. Goetschius Woodcraft Company | $3,000–$5,000 | |
| Teapot | Ilonka Karasz | $1,000–$1,500 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Von Nessen | Coronet coffee service | $1,664 | Wright, Apr 2026 | |
| Walter Von Nessen | Cat bookends model 17042, pair | Wright, Jul 2022 | ||
| Walter Von Nessen | Ring bookends, pair | Wright, Sep 2020 | ||
| Walter Von Nessen | Pair of Fluted Chrome Table Lamps with Original Glass Shades | Heritage Auctions, Sep 2022 | ||
| Walter Von Nessen | Table lamp | Wright, Sep 2022 | ||
| Walter Von Nessen | Table lamps, pair | Wright, Aug 2022 | ||
| Walter Von Nessen | Rare table lamp | Wright, Mar 2024 | ||
| Walter Von Nessen | Candelabrum | Wright, Aug 2026 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.