@guyinSF, You obviously are not...
You obviously are not familiar with Wright Auctions. Not only do they hit their estimates fairly regularly, a good percentage even shoots way passed them. Look up completed auctions for PS Heggen waste bins in their archives (or Liveauctioneers) for a good example.
I admit that I can't figure it out myself, but this is not a case of 1stDibs pricing that may or may not get realized.
I personally like Wright Auctions because I can see certain rare Danish Modern pieces in person, which I would otherwise not be able to here in Chicago.
Ooooooh I love this
Bjorn Wiinblad - cute! I have some of his seasons plates does that make me a millionaire! Is this piece really worth so much money ?
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/OW6T/OW6V/249/lotno_asc/none/P1IF/
Results form wright auction
Results form wright auction
http://www.wright20.com/auctions/view/OW6T/OW6V/
Viewing for March 28th Auction just started
The good: First time I'd seen some personal favorites in person, including a Wegner Valet chair, Nakashima bench, and any Maloof piece.
The confusing: First time I'd also seen any Prouve or Jeaneret Chandigarh piece in person. I guess I understand the reasoning for Chandigarh pieces to be highly valued due to their specific history and connection to Corbu, but I never realized how average their construction quality was. Were they made by local craftsmen? Also, even though the caning appeared to be new, the chairs did not look very inviting to sit on. I passed. Instead, I spent more time sitting on the Valet, Nakashima and Maloof pieces.
Another reason I like Wright; a museum of rotating exhibits with pieces you can touch and sit on (most of the time).
Just went to look at the lots for the upcoming Scandinavian auction next week. Stunning pieces again this time, better than any museum. Some of the highlights:
- a couple of teak Chieftain chairs; granted they were only Baker, but still the first time I ever sat in one. It does make you feel a bit like royalty.
- numerous Niels Vodder Juhl rosewood pieces, including NV-45s, Egyptian chairs, and a beautiful Judas dining table.
- the infamous Philip Arctander lounge chairs.
- nice selection of Wegner pieces, including some with wenge patterns laminated into the back rests. First time I had seen those in person as well.
i could go on, but it makes more sense to look at their online preview to grasp the incredible scope of this auction. I highly recommend a firsthand viewing to anyone in the Chicago area.
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