Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

Peter Loughrey Antiques Roadshow 2013 Summer Tour

Elizabeth — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:22:11 +0000

Mark your calendars! Peter Loughrey will be traveling across the country to conduct appraisals for the 18th season of Antiques Roadshow this summer. Peter's first stop is Jacksonville, Florida this Saturday, June 8th. He will also be traveling to Anaheim, CA on June 22nd and Boise, ID on June 29th.

Irma Boom: Building Books

Elizabeth — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:15:45 +0000

LACMA's Decorative Arts & Design Council invites you to a special lecture and book signing by world-renowned graphic designer Irma Boom. Irma Boom will be speaking about her career, the place of books in contemporary society, and her experience designing LACMA's Handbook of California Design. The event takes place on Thursday, May 30th at 7 p.m. -- RSVP while there are still seats left!

Outstanding Post Auction Lots Still Available

Paul — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:24:54 +0000

Exceptional Investment Opportunities
from the Giants of Modern Today, Peter and Dan combine forces to spotlight several amazing lots from last Sunday’s record-breaking auction that are still available for purchase — all at amazing prices. The lots Peter and Dan highlight are just the tip of the iceberg. Please see our complete list of unsold lots.

International Bidding Drives California Works to New Highs

Elizabeth — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:45:55 +0000

The May 19, 2013 auction broke world records for a work by Vija Celmins, the highest price achieved at auction for a work on canvas by the artist, and a work by Joe Goode, which set a new world auction record for any work by the artist. LAMA achieved a new company record for total sales, realizing $3.46 million and selling 120% of the 469 lots by value. Sunday’s auction firmly establishes LAMA’s position as an international marketplace for Modern Art & Design.

Getting Ready for the May 19th Modern Art & Design Auction

Paul — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:40:58 +0000

Time to get ready for tomorrow’s auction. Continue reading for helpful auction tips.

Peter’s Picks of the Day: Ceramics

Paul — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:46:33 +0000

Today I’d very much like to discuss a group of remarkable ceramists represented in Sunday’s auction. These master craftsmen changed our artistic recognition of the clay medium. Glen Lukens, Peter Voulkos, and Ken Price revolutionized ceramics in Los Angeles and the world beyond.

Peter’s Auction Pick of the Day: Billy Al Bengston and Ken Price

Elizabeth — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:03:42 +0000

Today, I’d like to share some thoughts about the great Los Angeles artists Billy Al Bengston and Ken Price, their epic friendship, and how they are both children and fathers of the Southern California art scene. This week LAMA was honored by a visit from Mr. Bengston and he retains the same wit and magnetism he carried so effortlessly 50 years ago. We’re honored to spotlight the legend of Bengston and Price.

Dan on Design: J. R. Davidson Coffee Table Revolution

Paul — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:55:27 +0000

It is impossible to imagine today, but back in 1951 the concept of the “coffee table” was still relatively new. The September 1951 issue of Sunset magazine even boasts an article titled “How do you use a coffee table?” These now ubiquitous objects were at one time so modern that people literally needed an instruction manual. By a stroke of luck, today I’m able to engage in everyone’s favorite game of Compare and Contrast since this Sunday’s auction features two coffee tables designed by J. R. Davidson from the Kingsley residence.