Living Contemporary

The upcoming Living Contemporary auction, offered by Rago, features a collection of mid-century furniture, folk art, fine art, industrial ephemera, and vintage advertising signs. Among the highlights of the sale are works by German-American graphic artist and designer Tommi Parzinger. The 20th-century designer was considered a key creator of the Hollywood Regency look. Parzinger often used clean lines in his works that involved costly, labor-intensive materials and complex techniques such as brass work and lacquer. His furniture caught the attention of the New York elite, and he soon started catering to Hollywood clients such as Marilyn Monroe. One of his cabinets will be available in this sale. 

Also highlighted is a sculptural painting by Dustin Yellin. His three-dimensional photo collages, which he describes as ‘frozen cinemas,’ embed paint and printed images between laminated glass to create visual illusions. The available piece, titled Strawberry Skull, shows a skeletal view of the head through many layers of resin, acrylic, and ink. Other notable lots include a wall shelf with a cabinet by George Nakashima. Designed for Ezra Stoller, this custom shelf features one natural edge and a two-door cabinet concealing one shelf. Explore the full listings for this auction and register to bid online on Bidsquare.