Press Releases
LAMA Press Release May 25, 2010
May 23, 2010 Modern Art & Design Auction Results
Van Nuys – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) May 23, 2010 Modern Art & Design Auction totaled $1.67 million (including buyer’s premium) selling 64% of the 451 lots available.
Over 300 people attended the auction, making it the largest attendance at a LAMA auction to date. The gallery was standing room only and was filled with buyers from all over the world. Buyers represented France, …
LAMA Press Release January 15, 2010
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) Announces Next Auction Scheduled for Sunday, May 23, 2010
Van Nuys, California-Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) is pleased to announce the date for the next auction: Sunday, May 23, 2010. After a successful December auction, the upcoming May auction will feature rare material from the personal collection of Elaine K. Sewell Jones and A. Quincy Jones, along with other important art and design offerings from the 20th Century. Los Angeles-based architect, Archibald Quincy Jones …
LAMA Press Release December 9, 2009
Los Angeles Modern Auctions December 2009 Auction Results
Van Nuys – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) December 6, 2009 Fine Art, Sculpture & Design Auction totaled $1.9 million (including buyer’s premium) selling 70% of the 469 lots available.
Over 300 people registered for the auction, including in-house participants who filled the gallery to standing room only. Buyers came from Australia, Ireland, Japan, Argentina, France, as well as an overwhelming amount of clients from …
LAMA Press Release November 9, 2009
First Time at Auction: Original Works by Haring, Francis and Dali December 6th, 2009
Van Nuys – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) announces the Fall 2009 Auction Catalogue is now available for press preview. Highlights of the December 6th, 2009 Fine Art, Sculpture and Design Auction include a large original painting by Sam Francis (#SF 84-002), Acrylic on prepared paper, sheet 37” x 72.25”. This work was previously purchased from the Sam Francis estate and has never been publicly …
LAMA Press Release August 31, 2009
Los Angeles Modern Auctions Offers Lifelong Collections from Original Owners in December 6th, 20th Century Design and Fine Art Sale.
Van Nuys, California 31 August 2009 – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) announces the date for its final auction of 2009:Sunday, December 6th, 2009 at 12pm (Noon). The 20th Century Design and Fine Art auction is to be the final of the year following the very successful June 7, 2009 auction.
As L.A.’s only Modern Art and Design Auction House solely dedicated to this field, …
LAMA Press Release July 7, 2009
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) seeking material for Fall 2009 20th Century Design and Fine Art Sale
Van Nuys – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) is currently seeking contemporary material for consignment to be included in the upcoming Fall 2009 20th Century Design and Fine Art Sale. As L.A.’s premier Modern Art and Design Auction House, LAMA takes pride in bringing together high quality items from the 20th Century ranging from furniture, prints, sculpture, and other decorative objects. The deadline for consignments …
LAMA Press Release June 9, 2009
Los Angeles Modern Auctions Spring sale proves it is still a buyer’s market.
Van Nuys – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) Spring 2009 sale held on June 7th, 2009 totaled $1,252,452 (including buyer’s premium) selling just under 60% of the 588 lots available.
Over 250 people participated in the sale, making it a very popular event. However buyers came out the better with many items selling for bargain prices. For the first time New York and European buyers …
LAMA Press Release June 1, 2009
Los Angeles Modern Auctions to offer record number of highly coveted works from the 20th Century.
Auction: June 7, 2009; 12pm Noon Preview: May 30 – June 6; 10 am – 6pm
Van Nuys – Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) is proud to announce highlights from one of the most exceptional collections of vintage works to date. The Design and Fine Art sale will be held on June 7th, 2009. 588 lots will be offered from L.A.’s premier Modern Art & …