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 […]
A showcase for exceptional objects, Wright presents Design Masterworks, a tightly curated sale featuring seminal works by the most innovative and influential artists and designers of the 20th and 21st centuries at auction on May 19th. Notable works include a Minguren II coffee table by George Nakashima, an influential Bloc […]
As the vintage engagement ring trend is on the rise, find the special ring for the special day on Mearto.com. To “put a ring on it” goes back a long time in history. Cavemen tied bands of braided grass around their mates’ wrists or ankles while ancient Egyptians wrapped a […]
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe. According to custom, something old represents continuity; something new stands for looking forward to the future; something borrowed symbolizes borrowed happiness; something blue stands for purity, love, and fidelity; and a sixpence in your shoe is a […]
Sold by Sotheby’s, this hammered brass and petrified wood table is designed by famous French sculptor and designer Philippe Hiquily in 2010. Philippe Hiquily (1925-2013) was born in Montmarte and studied at the elite art institutions of France such as the École des Beaux-Arts and École Supérieure des Beaux Arts, along with […]
Lighting makes the room. Take a look at the tips below for museum-quality lighting for your precious art works. 1. Versatile layers of light to set the ambiance: Avoid regular downlights on the ceiling. You can emphasize key furnitures or design objects by placing ceiling lights specifically for them. If the room […]
Founded in 1998, Cambi Auction House has headquarters in Genova and Milan. Since 2000, they hold auctions out of the headquarters all over Italy and they attract buyers from all over the world. They specialize in all main types of fine art such as design, watches, oriental art, furniture […]
With branches in New York and Chicago, Wright is the premier auction house specializing in modern and contemporary design. Since its founding in 2000, Wright has handled more than 40,000 lots across the spectrum of 20th and 21st century design. With expertise and creative innovation, Wright has transformed the global […]