Modern Design, Elizabeth Catlett Lithographs, and More at Revere Auctions

Vladimir Kagan moved to America in 1938, where he began to produce furniture while working under his father, a renowned cabinetmaker. In 1948, Kagan launched a shop in New York, and it earned him international recognition. His clientele included popular figures such as Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol. Revere Auctions’ upcoming Post-War & Contemporary Art sale will feature a pair of sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan. The snake-shaped sofa was introduced in 1950. “Up to this point, it was most common to place a straight sofa along the wall,” said Chris Eitel, director of design and production of Vladimir Kagan Design Group. “By bringing the sofa into the middle of the room, Vladi was able to create space for his clients to view and appreciate their new, larger-scale artworks.” 

Also available in the sale is work by Elizabeth Catlett. Titled Madonna, the offered lithograph depicts a woman embracing her two children. While working as a mural artist for two months in the 1930s, Catlett became familiar with the social activism of Diego Rivera. Influenced by Rivera’s style, her sculptures, prints, and paintings address the issues of Black American women. Explore the sale catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare for more online auctions.