The Natzler Miniature: A Small Masterpiece

After several conversations with Gail Natzler we have properly cataloged the five Natzler ceramics that will be in the upcoming March 6th auction. Gail remains the sole Natzler authority and invaluable when determining age, glaze and historical information on any Natzler work.

One of the five Natzler ceramics that will be up for auction is this miniature. To our knowledge a miniature has …

Continue Reading >> Posted on January 14, 2011
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LA Modern at the Los Angeles Antiques Show Opening Gala

Last night was the official opening of the Los Angeles Antiques Show at the Santa Monica Airport, Barker Hangar, which will is open today (11am – 7pm), Friday (11am – 7pm), Saturday (11am – 7pm)  and Sunday (11am – 5pm)!

As you know from an earlier post, Peter kept the design of his booth very secretive, and I am glad he did because when we …

Continue Reading >> Posted on April 22, 2010
Posted in Art Events in Los Angeles, LAMA Current Events | Tagged Ed Ruscha, Gertrud & Otto Natzler, John Nyquist, Los Angeles Antiques Show, Peter Loughrey | Leave a comment

December 2008 Digital Catalog Features Giacometti Table and Lamps

We recently republished our December 2008 Auction Catalog for digital preview. The catalog features over 580 outstanding lots of paintings, prints, sculpture, furniture and other decorative objects. Highlights from the sale included:

Diego Giacometti coffee table (Lot 209) and pair of lamps (Lots 207 & 208)

Extremely rare set custom executed 1972; original owner

Estimate: Coffee table $125,000-200,000; Lamps $30,000-40,000 each

Realized: Coffee table $216,000;  Lamps $60,000 …

Continue Reading >> Posted on February 10, 2010
Posted in Auction Highlights | Tagged Claire Falkenstein, Diego Giacometti, Gertrud & Otto Natzler, Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Leave a comment