James Libero Prestini Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1908 - d. 1993

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  • James Prestini Turned Lathe Bowl
    May. 18, 2024

    James Prestini Turned Lathe Bowl

    Est: $500 - $800

    Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: James Prestini (American, 1908-1993) Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s) Materials: birch Dimensions (H, W, D): 2.25"h, 6.75"dia Additional Information: James Prestini has works in several museum collections including The Smithsonian, MOMA, and The Art Institute of Chicago.   In-house shipping is available for this lot at a flat rate of $125 (includes up to $2,000 in insurance) within the United States. We are willing to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire for availability and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.  

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • Attributed to James Prestini (1908-1993) Hand sculpture 6"w x 5 1/2"d x 5 1/2"h
    Aug. 26, 2021

    Attributed to James Prestini (1908-1993) Hand sculpture 6"w x 5 1/2"d x 5 1/2"h

    Est: $400 - $600

    Attributed to James Prestini (1908-1993) Hand sculpture Chicago, Illinois, circa 1965 carved walnut unmarked 6"w x 5 1/2"d x 5 1/2"h

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • James Prestini Sculpture
    May. 15, 2021

    James Prestini Sculpture

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Work is titled "Construction #276 AL" per consignor's records. Provenance: Private Collection, Weston, Florida.

    Palm Beach Modern Auctions
  • James Prestini (1908-1993) Construction N°310
    Dec. 10, 2020

    James Prestini (1908-1993) Construction N°310

    Est: €14,000 - €18,000

    James Prestini (1908-1993) Construction N°310 Sculpture Chromed steel Bears the 'PRESTINI 310' stamp beneath the base Creation date: circa 1967 H 92×L 41,5×P 29 cm James Prestini (1908-1993) Construction N°310 Sculpture Acier chromé Porte le cachet 'PRESTINI 310' sous la base Date de création : vers 1967 H 92×L 41,5×P 29 cm

    Piasa
  • James Prestini (1908-1993) Sculpture Acier Chromé Date de création : années 1950 H 55 × L 61 × P 4 cm
    Mar. 28, 2018

    James Prestini (1908-1993) Sculpture Acier Chromé Date de création : années 1950 H 55 × L 61 × P 4 cm

    Est: €4,000 - €6,000

    James Prestini (1908-1993) Sculpture Acier Chromé Date de création : années 1950 H 55 × L 61 × P 4 cm

    Piasa
  • James Prestini (American, 1908-1993)
    Mar. 25, 2018

    James Prestini (American, 1908-1993)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    James Prestini (American, 1908-1993), "Untitled (174)", nickel-plated steel, stamped "PRESTINI" and "174" on underside, h. 22 in., w. 18 in., d. 14 1/4 in

    Neal Auction Company
  • James Libero Prestini (American, 1908-1993), Construction No. 232 N, c. 1970, Stamped and numbered "PRESTINI" and "232" beneath the bas
    Jan. 22, 2016

    James Libero Prestini (American, 1908-1993), Construction No. 232 N, c. 1970, Stamped and numbered "PRESTINI" and "232" beneath the bas

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    James Libero Prestini (American, 1908-1993) Construction No. 232 N, c. 1970 Stamped and numbered "PRESTINI" and "232" beneath the base element, titled in a letter from Triangle Gallery, San Francisco (see below). Nickel-plated solid aluminum or steel, 18 x 18 x 18 in. (45.7 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm). Condition: Dust, finger marks, and dirt to surfaces. Provenance: From Triangle Gallery, San Francisco, May of 1972, to a private Massachusetts collection. Exhibitions: Triangle Gallery, San Francisco, December 14, 1970-January 23, 1971. N.B. James Prestini was a master craftsman, sculptor, and teacher. His early works in the 1930s and 1940s focused on turned wooden bowls. He studied sculpture in Italy from 1953 to 1956 and subsequently worked in California creating sculpture in steel, aluminum, and bronze. He also taught design at the Illinois Institute of Technology and U.C. Berkeley School of Architecture. The lot includes a photocopy of a letter from Jack Van Hiele, director of the Triangle Gallery, that provided the title of the piece and recommended cleaning the sculpture with Tarnishield and a cotton cloth. There is also a photocopy of the front page of a publication or announcement from Triangle Gallery, illustrating this piece.

    Skinner
  • James Prestini, "Construction No. 391", aluminum sculpture
    Apr. 14, 2013

    James Prestini, "Construction No. 391", aluminum sculpture

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    James Prestini (American, 1908-1993), "Construction No. 391", nickel-plated aluminum sculpture, signed bottom dimensions: 7.75"h x 11"w x 7.875"d. Note: Accompanied by signed original exhibition booklet issued by IBM for award (presidents)

    Clars Auctions
  • JAMES PRESTINI
    Jun. 09, 2010

    JAMES PRESTINI

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Rare experimental table

    Phillips
  • James Prestini (American, 1908-1993) Number 327,
    Apr. 13, 2008

    James Prestini (American, 1908-1993) Number 327,

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    James Prestini (American, 1908-1993) Number 327, 1950; Nickel plated steel; Signed and titled; 24 1/2" x 11 7/8" x 8"; Provenance: Private Collection, New York

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
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