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 >> Posted on December 7, 2011
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Peter’s Auction Picks of the Day: December 5th

Architectural Designs

There are several important architectural designs in this auction that are getting a  lot of attention and have been previously been published and  used in various exhibitions for example the floor light by Philip Johnson (Lot 217), which happens to be Philip Johnson’s own floor light from his glass house in New Caanan, Connecticut. Other examples were produced and other important collections, private and public, have various …

Continue Reading >> Posted on December 6, 2011
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All in the name of art…

Mario de Lopez, our photographer for today’s shoot, was brave enough to get on a fork lift and shoot the Frank Lloyd Wright rug. Thanks Mario! Check out his website: www.mariodelopez.com.

Continue Reading >> Posted on March 19, 2010
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Frank Lloyd Wright Rug Revealed!

Several weeks ago we announced on the LAMA blog that we received the Frank Lloyd Wright Rug designed for the David and Gladys Wright residence to be put up for sale in the May 23, 2010 Auction. Even though we did not post photos or in-depth information, we did get inquires and concerned responses about this rug coming up on the auction block.  However, today …

Continue Reading >> Posted on March 11, 2010
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Just In: Frank Lloyd Wright Rug designed circa 1949-50

We just acquired a unique, hand-loomed wool rug designed by Frank Lloyd Wright circa 1949-50 for the David L. and Gladys B. Wright Residence, Arizona.

Very few Frank Lloyd Wright rugs ever come on the market. This rug exhibits all the characteristics of his most iconic period. Once we open the crate there will be more information to come on this fabulous Wright design!

Continue Reading >> Posted on December 22, 2009
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