Wright’s extraordinary Noma auction captures global attention and sets high standards for the sale of contemporary works at auction. Mearto has interviewed Wright20 and examined the auction results to give you an analysis of this fascinating auction. The Noma auction met with an incredible amount of bidder interest from buyers […]
Design furniture might not be the most standard way to invest, however, the exploding market has shown that a smart purchase can yield impressive long-term ROI (return of investment). Let’s dive in. As the art market is getting more transparent with platforms such as Mearto, investing in design is gradually becoming […]
The find of this week is the whimsical and phantasmal Balloon Bench created by Japanese designer Satoshi Itasaka. Inspired by the 1953 French film Le Ballon Rouge, the mobile bench is a part of the anticipated Design sale at Parisian auction house Tajan, taking place on November 8. Itasaka uses illusion to make the design appear […]
Carrying the signature attribute of Aalto designs, this serving trolley is currently on auction at Bukowskis Gothenburg, with a current bid of approximately € 834, already over its estimate. Creating light and elegant, yet sturdy frames, Alvar Aalto used bent birch plywood in many of his famous designs, including this […]
Sotheby’s revealed the full list of the much anticipated Bowie/Collector sale, bringing the extent of late icon David Bowie’s collection to light for the first time. The catalogue includes more than 350 works, which will go under the hammer on November 10-11. The remarkable collection of David Bowie will be auctioned […]
“The ultimate goal of the architect is to create a paradise. Every house, every product of architecture should be a fruit of our endeavor to build an earthly paradise for people.” Alvar Aalto The Paimio Chair epitomizes the humanism, functionalism and innovativeness of modern design. Designed by Finnish architect Alvar […]
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 […]
Los Angeles Modern Auctions welcomes the new season with their much anticipated Fall auction on October 9th with remarkable lots both from Fine Arts and Design departments. LAMA’s founder Peter Loughrey will return to the auction room for this exciting sale, with highlights by Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol and Ad […]
Phillips (established 1792) New York, London, Geneva, Hong Kong Key Personnel: Edward Dolman (Chairman and CEO), Jean-Paul Engelen (Worldwide Head of Contemporary Art), Vanessa Hallett (Senior Director and Worldwide Head of Photographs), Nazgol Jagan (Worldwide Director of Jewels) Notable Design Lots: Marc Newson, Lockheed Lounge, c. 1990, £2,434,500 – April 2015 Isamu Noguchi, The […]
The famous annual Nordic Masters auction at Phillips is scheduled to take place on September 21. This year the auction, which bore witness to record sales year after year, focuses on lighting by Poul Henningsen and the collaboration between cabinetmaker and designer. Henningsen Lights: Without a doubt, the biggest highlight of the […]