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For the Love of Modernism

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 12:00PM EST
  2026-02-14 12:00:00 2026-02-14 12:00:00 America/New_York Circa Auction Circa Auction : For the Love of Modernism https://bid.circaauctionhouse.com/auctions/circa-auction/for-the-love-of-modernism-22175
Join us on February 14th at 9:00am PST for For the Love of Modernism, an auction celebrating midcentury modern design. This collection brings together furniture, planters, lighting, and mirrors selected for their sculptural form, material integrity, and enduring presence. Drawn largely from France, the works in this sale innovation in materials and thoughtful construction that define the midcentury period. From sculptural planters and outdoor furnishings to refined interior pieces and lighting, each object embodies a belief in design where form and function exist in careful balance.
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Lot 232

Pair of Concrete Planters on Stands, 1960s

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Starting Bid
$500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $50
$1,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$50,000 $1,000
Each planter is executed in cast concrete resting within a wrought iron stand, retaining layers of historic paint and richly weathered surfaces. The patina of oxidation, flaking pigment and structural age contribute to their authentic garden character. Elevated on curled feet, the frames enhance the oval basin while preserving the original utilitarian elegance of mid-century outdoor design. Height: 9.5 in. Width: 27 in. Depth: 9 in.  Wear commensurate with age and evidence of outdoor use. Outdoor pieces vary with patina, discoloration and minor imperfections. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Circa Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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