Holiday Modernism
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 12:00PM EST
Lot 141
Willy Guhl, Pair of Small and Extra Small Diabolo Planters, 1960s
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,700
Sold for
$950
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
This rare duo presents the Diabolo form in its most compact expressions, crafted in small and extra small sizes seldom seen on the market. Their sculptural cement bodies carry a rich outdoor patina of moss and lichen, enhancing the graphic purity of Guhl's hourglass silhouette. A refined example of mid-century Swiss garden design in unusually diminutive proportions. Small: Height: 25.5 in. Diameter: 14.5 in. Extra Small: Height: 19.5 in. Diameter: 11 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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