Claude Lalanne Gilt Bronze Trone de Pauline brings $119,500; Frank Lloyd Wright chair realizes $65,725; Lalique strong across the board in Dec. 10 New York City Auction.

Frigid temperatures, snow and ice in Manhattan failed to keep bidders from hotly contesting the best examples in Heritage Auctions' $1.6 million+ Signature 20th Century Design Auction in New York City on Dec. 10. The auction, featuring the collection of renowned dealer Michael Playford, the finest assemblage of Lalique in a single auction this year and a superb gathering of rare Tiffany Studios lamps and vases marked the first Fine and Decorative Arts auction held by Heritage in Manhattan.

"We focused on quality in this auction and collectors responded," said Christina Japp, Director of 20th Century at Heritage Auctions. "Prices were respectable across all periods of 20th Century design we featured and we look forward to continuing to build our relationship with New York City buyers."

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