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Icons of Modern Design

Sat, May 2, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 5

Willy Guhl, Pair of Monumental Tulip Concrete Planters, 1960s

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
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$1,000 $100
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Executed in painted fiber cement, these rare elevated tulip form planters exemplify Guhl sculptural approach to outdoor design. Their flared organic silhouettes rest on slender supports, creating a striking architectural presence. A rare and highly decorative pair with strong visual impact. Smaller : Height: 48 in. Diameter: 28.5 in. Taller: Height: 51 in. Diameter: 20 in.

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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