Modern design is a rising department in auctions worldwide. Artistic quality and uniqueness of a piece of furniture can fetch astronomical prices we see only at fine art auctions. For curious minds, we have listed 5 most expensive design furniture ever sold at an auction. Scroll down for number 1! 7. Eileen Gray’s […]
Tag: 20th century
Upcoming Auction- Abstract Art of the 20th and 21st Century on Auctionata, July 11
Auctionata’s Abstract Art of the 20th & 21st Century auction features affordable post-war and contemporary originals, prints, and multiples by well-known artists. The originals include abstract compositions by Wilfried Moser, Hans Platschek, Guido Strazza, Selim Turan and op art founder Victor Vasarely. Turkish artist Selim Turan took a major role […]
Timeless beauty – Vintage high fashion accessories
Fashion is dynamic and changing rapidly, but some of the fashion industry’s most prominent brands have managed to create timeless design icons. Hermès scarves, Chanel bags or Louis Vuitton chests are icons that remain beyond any season collection. French auction house Tajan has an upcoming online auction of luxury vintage accessories […]
Summer, sun and… drinks!
Finally, it is summer. The sunny days and starry nights, balconies or gardens and a lot of summer events create many occasions for cocktails and drinks. Get inspired by our selection of trolleys, glassware and special drinks. Bruun Rasmussen is currently holding an auction that includes elegant trolleys to serve […]
Upcoming Auction – Modern and Contemporary Art at Cambi Aste on June 13
Premier Italian auction house Cambi Aste is presenting a star-studded Modern and Contemporary Art auction on June 13, featuring Keith Haring, Agostino Bonalumi, Giuseppe Santomaso and many more. See all the lots here. This work by Bonalumi is no doubt the highlight of the sale. The Italian genius painter, draughtsman and […]
Upcoming Auction – Contemporary Art at Lempertz June 4, 2016
Since 1989, German auction house Lempertz has been holding auctions of contemporary art, ranging from post-war era to the present day, twice a year in May/June and November/December in Cologne. The May/June sale of 2016 is schedules for June 4. The carefully curated selection includes the crème de la crème of German […]
Upcoming Auction – Decorative Arts at Tajan May 25, 2016
French auction house Tajan has been presenting 20th century decorative arts with all aspects for over 15 years. Their upcoming auction of Decorative Arts consists of an excellent selection featuring highlights such as an Emiles-Jacques Ruhlmann table and a rare Japonist vase by Daum Nancy. Whether you are a fan of […]
Auction Review – Design Masterworks at Wright 20
Design Masterworks sale by Wright, which featured a tightly curated showcase of exceptional objects by the most influential artists and designers of the 20th and 21st centuries yielded a total $2,258,380. The highest price went for an artwork by Harry Bertoia from the Standard Oil Commission. The hammer fell at $341,000 for […]
Upcoming Auction – Modern Art and Design at LAMA May 22, 2016
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), the premier auction house for modern art and design on the West Coast, has announced the date of its Spring auction, which will take place on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 12pm (PT). See the lots and bid here. The standout works in the May […]
A warm welcome to LAMA, Los Angeles Modern Auctions!
Founded in 1992 by Peter Loughrey, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) is the first auction house to specialize in selling 20th century Modern Art & Design. Holding up to three auctions a year, LAMA offers a carefully assessed selection of artworks for everyone, from the casual buyer to the most dedicated collector, and in every […]