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A Modernism Summer

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2025-08-23 12:00:00 2025-08-23 12:00:00 America/New_York Circa Auction Circa Auction : A Modernism Summer https://bid.circaauctionhouse.com/auctions/circa-auction/a-modernism-summer-20136 Circa Auction presents A Modernism Summer -- a curated sale celebrating the enduring influence of midcentury modern design and its evolution into contemporary forms. From sculptural lounge chairs and iconic dining sets to rare garden planters and architectural outdoor furnishings, this auction brings together an exceptional lineup of designers whose work helped define the 20th century and beyond. Circa Auction info@circaauctionhouse.com

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Lot 59

Willy Guhl, Monumentale 5-Foot Saucer Planters with Metal Stands, 1960s

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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$1,000

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A sculptural pair of shallow fibre cement planters on iron bases by Swiss modernist Willy Guhl, iconic examples of postwar industrial garden design.

Height: 12 in. Diameter: 59 in. Height with stand: 22 in.

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Good vintage condition. 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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