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Escape to the Modernist Garden

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2026-09-12 12:00:00 2026-09-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Circa Auction Circa Auction : Escape to the Modernist Garden https://bid.circaauctionhouse.com/auctions/circa-auction/escape-to-the-modernist-garden-24465 Escape to the Modernist Garden brings together a wide-ranging collection of 20th-century design with a particular emphasis on the outdoors. Garden furniture, sculptural planters, seating, tables, and architectural objects are joined by an eclectic selection of indoor furnishings, lighting, art, and decorative pieces. From iconic modernist design to unusual, one-of-a-kind finds, this auction celebrates pieces that have grown more interesting with age. Circa Auction info@circaauctionhouse.com

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Mathieu Mategot, Pair of Perforated Metal Wall Shelves in Yellow, 1950s

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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A rare pair of wall mounted shelves by Mathieu Mategot, executed in perforated sheet metal with a distinctive yellow painted finish. The geometric construction and perforated surface exemplify Mategot pioneering use of Rigitulle, balancing industrial technique with an exceptionally refined decorative sensibility. Height: 6 in. Length: 37 in. Width: 14 in.

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Escape to the Modernist Garden

Mathieu Mategot, Pair of Perforated Metal Wall Shelves in Yellow, 1950s

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