Press Releases
LAMA Press Release May 21, 2013
International Bidding Drives California Works to New Highs
For Immediate Release May 21, 2013
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) set multiple world records for works of art and design in its May 19, 2013 auction, selling major works by California artists to American, European, and Asian buyers. The auction broke world records for a work by Vija Celmins, the highest price achieved at auction for a work on canvas …
LAMA Press Release April 30, 2013
Fate of J. R. Davidson House In Peril; Furniture to Go to Auction
For Immediate Release
April 29, 2013
LOS ANGELES, CA – Architect of Case Study Houses #1, #11, and #15, J. R. Davidson, was instrumental in transforming the Los Angeles landscape through his mid-century houses that employed expansive, yet sensible floor plans. Like his contemporaries, K.E.M. Weber and Richard Neutra, Davidson also designed custom furniture to decorate the interiors of his architectural designs. One of the …
LAMA Press Release January 28, 2013
LAMA Announces Date for Spring 2013 Auction
For Immediate Release
January 28, 2013
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), the fastest growing auction house in the modern and contemporary art world, is pleased to announce the date for its next auction:
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 12 p.m. (PST)
The cover lot, LAMA’s highest estimated lot to date, will be a never before seen Vija Celmins painting from 1964, Untitled (Knife …
LAMA Press Release January 22, 2013
Never Before Seen Vija Celmins Work Surfaces in L.A.
For Immediate Release
January 22, 2013
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) is pleased to announce the recent discovery of a Vija Celmins oil on canvas, Untitled (Knife and Dish), from 1964. This formative work is being sold by the original owners and will be offered for the first time on May 19, 2013 in LAMA’s Modern Art & Design Auction.
Few …
LAMA Press Release December 17, 2012
LAMA’s 20th Anniversary Season Totals Over $5 Million
For Immediate Release
December 17, 2012
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Modern Auctions’ (LAMA) 20th Anniversary season grossed over $5 million, the highest total in LAMA’s 20-year history. On Sunday, Part Two of LAMA’s 20th Anniversary Auction brought $2,044,381 with 79% of the 435 lots sold by value. In addition, LAMA sold 100% of the lots offered by two of the top consignors of …
LAMA Press Release October 17, 2012
LAMA Announces Date for 20th Anniversary Auction – Part Two
October 11, 2012 For Immediate Release
LOS ANGELES, CA – After an exceptional sale in October and due to a steady influx of modern material, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) announces Part Two of the 20th Anniversary Auction, which is scheduled for Sunday, December 16, 2012, 12 p.m. (PST).
Peter Loughrey, Founder of LAMA: “Leading up to our 20th anniversary season, we were offered so …
LAMA Press Release October 9, 2012
20 Years Later, the LAMA Market Is Stronger Than Ever
For Immediate Release October 9, 2012
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) set new world records for art in the October 7, 2012 auction, celebrating its 20th anniversary. In addition, over 300 lots sold at or above their pre-sale estimates, showing a strong demand for expertly chosen modern and contemporary works. With total sales realizing nearly $2.9 million, selling 87% of the …
LAMA Press Release August 27, 2012
Paul Smith Los Angeles Hosts Curated Preview of Modern Art & Design from LAMA’s 20th Anniversary Auction
For Immediate Release August 28, 2012
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Paul Smith Los Angeles have partnered to produce a special curated preview within the Paul Smith store on Melrose Avenue in anticipation of LAMA’s 20th Anniversary Auction.
Event Details: September 4 – 16, 2012 Paul Smith (8221 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046)
For two weeks, select pieces of …