On June 24, 2010, Wright 20 brings a special sale of contemporary art and design to the auction block.
Drawn from a single private collection, formed by a Parisian real estate developer, the 100 lot sale of modern and contemporary masterpieces in art, decorative art, and design breaks new ground for Wright.
For the first time, Wright is selling a complete collection – from the rugs to prominent contemporary art. Michael Jefferson, Specialist in Design, notes the material was “Presented through a colleague and associate in Paris who has been working with the owner in Paris.” He felt Wright, which is a small, independent and nimble auction house was the correct venue for the collection. Decidedly chic, the unique assemblage of goods lived together in a perfectly curated space.
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These are designs, paintings, and sculptures that easily stand alone. But, they are also pieces that formed a full vision of a single owner. Wright, recognizing that, has presented the 100 lots as a conversation. In the catalogue, the pieces are shown in their original space, as well as individually. Each piece is celebrated and presented as comparison to mates that are their equal. This, according to Jefferson, levels the playing field.
Important to the nature of the sale are the small accent pieces. Many of the lighting and textile pieces are from anonymous designers. They do, however, capture a tone and fit the pedigree of the fine arts. Wright, which was established in 2000 and has specialized in big name contemporary design, takes this as an opportunity to showcase a unified aesthetic.
These pieces also allow the consumer, especially those with a more limited bank account, the opportunity to capture an item of outstanding provenance.