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Georges de Feure’s Chairs: Chic Lacquer
The painter and interior designer played with materials to his heart's content, choosing red to dress up a fur salon. Georges de Feure (1868-1943), pair of chairs in carved molded wood and relacquered in bengara red, curved oval back, curule seat, molded scrolled stretchers connecting four sheathed legs with gilt…
People
Thierry Barbier-Mueller, a Passionate Design Collector
We had talked to the art and design collector about his passion for chairs, some of which are on display in Lausanne. His sudden death on January 24 put the interview into a darker light. Thierry Barbier-Mueller© Olivier Vogelsang After your grandfather Josef Mueller and your parents, Jean Paul and…
Auction Industry
The Estate of Unclassifiable French Designer André Dubreuil
A bold, atypical creator, André Dubreuil left a legacy of metal works imbued with mysticism together with a magical, fanciful collection reflecting his spirit. André Dubreuil (1951-2022), half-moon cabinet with patinated wrought iron uprights, with two doors featuring engraved copper plates, and vertical uprights decorated with green and orangey ochre…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Lark Mason Associates Sale of Furniture, Fine and Decorative Arts Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: Lark Mason Associates announced that their Furniture, Fine and Decorative Arts on igavelauctions.com goes live on September 22 through October 11. Among the 250 lots offered is an important collection of fine 18th century Venetian furniture and mid-20th century pieces by Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames. Running concurrently…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Showplace’s Sept. 25 Sale Features Art Deco Diamond Ring, Exceptional American Furniture
The upcoming New York City Estate Auction from Auctions at Showplace will be held on September 25, 2022. A selection of vintage and luxury jewelry leads the listings, as well as fine silver, vintage furniture, Persian rugs, and decorative art. Bidding begins live and online at 12:00 PM EDT. Art…
Auction Industry
Upcoming Auctions at Showplace Event Features Neoclassical, Modern, and Brutalist Furniture Pieces
Auctions at Showplace will soon bring a global selection of furniture to the auction block. During its September 25, 2022 New York City Estate Auction, the company will present notable pieces of furniture attributed to Duncan Phyfe and Paul Evans, among others. Auction Daily examines some of the top furniture…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers To Hold Modern Design + Post-war & Contemporary Art Sale On August 24
Oak Park, IL — On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Toomey & Co. Auctioneers will hold a Modern Design + Post-War & Contemporary Art sale with over 350 lots by influential figures from the mid-20th century to the present. Items on offer include paintings, prints, sculptures, furniture, lighting, metalwork, pottery, glassware, and more. Along with…
Auction Industry, Exhibitions
Jean Touret and the Resurrection of Les Artisans de Marolles
The sculptor fell into oblivion after the success of Les Artisans de Marolles in the 1950s-1960s. This spring, a book and two exhibitions in Paris will bring him back to life—and provide an opportunity to see how his prices have trended. Les Artisans de Marolles et du Loir-et-Cher, under the…
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The Jeanne Tachard Collection: The Choice of Modernity
Free-spirited, headstrong Jeanne Tachard ranks among the 1920s’ leading patrons. She commissioned works from French cabinetmaker and designer Pierre Legrain and was a pioneering collector of African art. Congo, Ngombe chair, studded seat, worn patina on the seat and black lacquered patina on the legs, l. 60 cm/23.62 in, seat…
Auction Industry
Sentou Collection, 75 Years of Design and Discoveries
On the occasion of the auction of the Sentou Collection, we have the opportunity to rediscover the emblematic objects that have shaped the image of this French design house... whose adventure is just beginning. Roger Tallon (1929-2011) designer for the “Crypto Café” by Sentou éditeur, Cryptogamme, model initially designed in 1969, series…
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The Stéphane Bern Collection: A Parisian Interior
The French television host is leaving his apartment in the ninth arrondissement and selling all his furniture, which might surprise you by its eclecticism that mixes the 18th century and contemporary design. The living room with the portrait of Elisabeth-Christine (Austrian school, 18th century, attributed to Martin Van Meytens, €20,000/30,000) and the hanging…
Auction Industry
Ron Arad: Design with a Jazz Beat
With this rare New Orleans armchair, Ron Arad yet again transcends categories, poised to give a swing to the bidding. Ron Arad (b. 1951), New Orleans Armchair made in 1999 for the Gallery Mourmans, pigmented polyester, gel-coated fiberglass, 94 x 133 x 84 cm/37 x 52.4 x 33 in.Estimate: €60,000/80,000. In 1999, the Gallery Mourmans…
Auction Result, Press Release
Nadeau's Auction Gallery's Annual Major Fall Americana and Chinese Auction with Extensive Clock Collection Sale Brings $769,000 In Sales!
This signature event offered over 500 lots of breathtaking pan-Asian treasures, antique furniture, fine and decorative arts, and other important antiques. Windsor, CT, November 11, 2021 - Nadeau's Auction Gallery, Connecticut's largest and fastest growing auction house, is proud to announce the results of their October 30, 2021 mid-fall event.…
Auction Industry
Annmaris and PIASA Offer Curated Auction of Finnish Furniture Design
At the end of World War II, Finland’s landscape was devastated. Retreating German armies left behind great swaths of scorched land, and various peace agreements forced the Finnish government to cede territory. The rural Finnish population fled their homes and flocked to the inner cities. This rapid migration proved to…
Auction Industry, Press Release
The Dr. Mead Shaffer Collection At Briggs Auction On Friday, September 24th
GARNET VALLEY, Pa. - Briggs Auction is pleased to offer the Dr. Mead Shaffer collection of early American antiques on Friday, September 24th. Bidding is online only, through Briggs Auction's Bid at Briggs platform and through Live Auctioneers.com. Pre-auction/absentee bids will be accepted until 10 am on the date of…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Set a Place at Extraordinary Nakashima Table at Heritage Design Auction
Coveted offerings also include chairs and frame from revered studio George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990). Frame & Set of Six Conoid Dining Chairs DALLAS, Texas (June 14, 2021) – More than three-quarters of a century after George Nakashima opened his studio, the works it produces remain in high demand among collectors who prize…
Auction Industry, Press Release
The 31st Annual Cody Old West Auction Will Be Held June 26th In Santa Fe, N.m., Live And Online With 384 Lots. The Old West Show Is June 25-27
Both events will be hosted by Brian Lebel’s Old West Events. The auction and show are both free and open to the public. Online bidding will be via https://www.auctions.oldwestevents.com. 1880s roll-top desk and chair used by Pat Garrett as Dona Ana County, New Mexico sheriff from 1896-1900, in poor condition…
Auction Guide
Online Furniture Auctions: Buying and Selling Guide
For many collectors, furniture serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. Antique and vintage furniture can add character to a space and tie together your home. Attending a live, timed, or online furniture auction is one of the best ways to find inspiration. Additionally, consigning to furniture auctions online can give…
Auction Industry, Press Release
Items Hand-selected From Major Estates Across The South Will Come Up For Bid At Stevens Auction Company On Saturday, May 15th, At 10 Am
The auction will be held online and live at the gallery in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Hundreds of hard-to-find items in today’s market will cross the auction block, approximately 500 lots in all. Yellow 1965 Pontiac GTO classic car in excellent condition inside and out (est. $35,000-$50,000). ABERDEEN, Miss. – A yellow…
Auction Industry
Kenzo Takada’s Collection of Furniture, Art, & Couture Comes to Auction
Artcurial and Christie’s recently collaborated to present both live and timed auctions honoring the late fashion designer Kenzo Takada. On May 11th, 2021, a live event will offer nearly 600 lots from Takada’s apartment in Paris. An additional online timed event will bring over 125 pieces of couture from Takada’s…
