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Two Lots Added to the May 19th Auction: Calder Brooch and Warhol Print


The May 19, 2013 Modern Art & Design Auction just went from 468 lots to 470 lots. The two lots that were just added are an Alexander Calder Brooch made for Connie Breuer, wife to architect Marcel Breuer, and an Andy Warhol print, Edward Kennedy. Continue reading for images and lot information.

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Just in: Four Richard Pettibone Paintings

Richard Pettibone is an inventive artist who helped establish the conceptual art movement known as “Appropriation”.

While creating Pop-style sculptures with his skills as a miniature enthusiast, Pettibone took on the idea of creating small paintings and sculptures based on the images he saw in art publications such as Art in America.

Artists like Warhol, Lichtenstein, and …

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Save the Date for LAMA’s Best Sale Yet

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
DECEMBER 11, 2011
IMPORTANT MODERN ART & DESIGN AUCTION,
LAMA’S MOST IMPRESSIVE SALE
SINCE OPENING IN 1992.

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Peter’s Auction Picks of the Day: June 22nd

The 80′s: Breakin’ Again

Recently we have been seeing a strong interest in works from the 1980s.  I mean, 1980 was over 30 years ago, so it’s only natural that the vintage market would start seriously considering the works as important artistic statements and not simply funny, retro kitsch. Although to be sure, there are some works from the 80′s that are still too …

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Just in: Richard Pettibone “Andy Warhol, ‘Jackie,’ 1964″

We are back from break and ready to pull together the last consignments for the March 6, 2011 Modern Art & Design auction. Even though the office was closed for the holiday, Peter and Shannon did not stop working.

We were welcomed by four pristine Richard Pettibone silkscreens on canvas of Jackie Kennedy, each to be individually offered in the March 6, 2011 auction.  The …

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Market Status: Time to Sell

Now that there is more time to consign (deadline is now August 12th), I asked Peter his thoughts on the current state of the market and recent consignments.

Peter Loughrey: So far the October 2010 Auction will include a large assortment of items in the $1,000 – 1,500 range, which will make for an exciting opportunity to buy.  Although the lower price range is almost full, …

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