LAMA BLOG
Tag Archives: Eames
Outstanding Post Auction Lots Still Available
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.
Continue Reading >> May 23, 2013Posted in Dan on Design, Peter's Auction Picks | Tagged Dan Tolson, Eames, gio ponti, Horace Bristol, LAMA, Man Ray, modern art, Modern Design, Osvaldo Borsani, Peter Loughrey | Leave a comment
Charles & Ray Eames Chairs with Alexander Girard Fabric
These Charles & Ray Eames designed armchairs and side chairs with Eiffel Tower base come from the Janet and Irving Green Estate, which leads us to the fascinating history of how these chairs came to be. As an employee of the legendary manufacturer Zenith Plastics, Irving Green developed fiberglass wing components for US Air Force aircrafts during World War II. Four years later in 1949, tasked with exploring new peacetime markets, he began using his skills in fiberglass technology to further develop and produce fiberglass chair shells for Charles & Ray Eames. Read more about these DKR and PAC-1 chairs that are in excellent original condition, retain their original Alexander Girard upholstery, and come with outstanding provenance.
Continue Reading >> March 26, 2013Posted in Buzzworthy Items, LAMA Exclusive | Tagged Alexander Girard, Charles & Ray Eames, Eames, Girard, Modern Design, modern furniture | Leave a comment
Peter’s Auction Picks of the Day: December 8th
Original Red
While walking around the showroom, it occurred to me how often my gaze turned to all things bathed in red. Modern designs tend to have simple shapes and silhouettes, yet the mere addition of a bold color can turn any object into a statement piece — not only for a given room, but for the artist himself.
Each of the following lots bear an original …
Continue Reading >> December 7, 2011Posted in Peter's Auction Picks, Words from Peter Loughrey | Tagged Eames, Frank Lloyd Wright, Prouve | 1 Comment
Call to Consign for LAMA’s 50th Auction!
Yes, it is hard to believe that this October Los Angeles Modern Auctions will conduct its 50th auction since 1992. From Eames, Schindler, and Laszlo, to Bertoia, Giacometti and Picasso, LAMA has represented Modern to its fullest. The landmark 50th auction will feature important modern works from the 20th century ranging from fine art and furniture to decorative arts and sculpture.
To submit material for this …
Continue Reading >> July 6, 2010Posted in LAMA Current Events | Tagged Eames, Giacometti, Harry Bertoia, Los Angeles Modern Auctions, Paul Laszlo, Picasso | Leave a comment
Peter’s Auction Picks of the Day: May 19th
Peter: Five of my favorite items in the auction have to do with pure geometry and color:
Ellsworth Kelly’s “Yellow Over Black”
Herbert Bayer’s “Chromatic Accrument” painting
Victor Vasarely’s “DVA-DVA” painting
John McLaughlin’s “Untitled #33” painting
Each has a strong sense of shape defined by color. But also included in this group should be the Charles …
Continue Reading >> May 19, 2010Posted in Buzzworthy Items, Peter's Auction Picks, Words from Peter Loughrey | Tagged Bayer, Eames, Ellsworth Kelly, John McLaughlin, Peter's Auction Picks, Vasarely | Leave a comment
Eames in my dreams
Last Saturday some LAMA folk were lucky enough to attend the 60th Anniversary of the Eames House in the Pacific Palisades. The greatest part about the celebration was the fact that they opened the house to tours! And this only happens one day a year!!! So, you could say we were quite excited. During the tour we got to go through the studio, kitchen, and …
Continue Reading >> June 26, 2009Posted in LAMA Exclusive | Tagged Eames, Eames House | 2 Comments