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Througout the 20th century, designers in California have played a pivotal role in shaping global modern aesthetics and functionality. On September 26th, LAMA celebrates visionaries of the west coast with an auction dedicated to California Design and works at the forefront of innovation across a variety of media. Highlights from the auction include a unique and important Soapbox Derby Car designed by Michael Cooper, an exterior lantern from the Robert R. Blacker House in Pasadena by Greene & Greene, and a set of two important Mummy cabinets by Pamela Weir-Quiton alongside art pottery, American craft furniture, and more! This special auction event illustrates that California has been, and continues to be, a hub of creative thought and design excellence, pushing the boundaries for creative production.
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Doyle Lane, Necklace: Doyle Lane Necklace c. 1965 glazed earthenware, cotton cord 14.25 h in (36 cm) Provenance: Reform Gallery, Los Angeles | Collection of Pamela Weir-Quiton Literature: A Universal Aesthetic:
0172: Doyle Lane, NecklaceEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Doyle Lane, Weed pot: Doyle Lane Weed pot c. 1965 glazed earthenware 2 h x 2.75 dia in (5 x 7 cm) Incised signature to underside 'Lane'. Provenance: Private Collection, California This work will ship from Los
0173: Doyle Lane, Weed potEst. $5,000-$7,000
Evelyn Ackerman, Partridge mosaic: Evelyn Ackerman Partridge mosaic ERA Industries 1958 glass tile mosaic on Masonite in spruce artist's frame 37 h x 12.75 w x 1.5 d in (94 x 32 x 4 cm) Paper manufacturer's label to verso 'ERA
0174: Evelyn Ackerman, Partridge mosaicEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
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Evelyn Ackerman, Fachada mosaic: Evelyn Ackerman Fachada mosaic ERA Industries 1959 glass mosaic on Masonite in artist's frame 12.75 h x 48.5 w x 1 d in (32 x 123 x 3 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0175: Evelyn Ackerman, Fachada mosaicEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Evelyn Ackerman, Flower Pot tapestry: Evelyn Ackerman Flower Pot tapestry ERA Industries 1959 hand-woven wool 32 h x 22.5 w in (81 x 57 cm) Woven signature to lower right 'EA'. Provenance: Ackerman Estate Literature: Hand-in-Hand:
0176: Evelyn Ackerman, Flower Pot tapestryEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Stan Dann, Rare wall mirror: Stan Dann Rare wall mirror Panelcarve c. 1965 carved walnut, mirrored glass 30 h x 17.75 w x 2.25 d in (76 x 45 x 6 cm) This rare example was designed for Forms+Surfaces. Provenance: Ackerman
0177: Stan Dann, Rare wall mirrorEst. $1,500-$2,000
Panelcarve, Bench: Panelcarve Bench 1964-85 carved teak, redwood, boucle upholstery 43.75 h x 74.5 w x 23 d in (111 x 189 x 58 cm) Bench features a backrest designed by Evelyn Ackerman for the Panelcarve Ucello
0178: Panelcarve, BenchEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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James Prestini, Bowl: James Prestini Bowl USA, 1954 bent birch plywood 4.75 h x 16.75 w x 8.5 d in (12 x 43 x 22 cm) This design was exhibited at the 10th Milan Triennale in 1954 and was among a group of bentwood
0179: James Prestini, BowlEst. $3,000-$5,000
Charles and Ray Eames, Rare ESU 421-N: Charles and Ray Eames Rare ESU 421-N Herman Miller USA, 1951-1952 birch, enameled Masonite, zinc-plated steel 58.5 h x 47.25 w x 17 d in (149 x 120 x 43 cm) Cabinet features three drawers and four
0180: Charles and Ray Eames, Rare ESU 421-NEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed
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Staudt, Toy boat from the Collection of Charles Eames: Staudt Toy boat from the Collection of Charles Eames Germany enameled steel, brass, painted wood boat: 14.5 h x 22 w x 3.5 d in (37 x 56 x 9 cm) At one point the Eameses intended to make a film
0181: Staudt, Toy boat from the Collection of Charles EamesEst. $7,000-$9,000
Charles and Ray Eames, ESU 220-C: Charles and Ray Eames ESU 220-C Herman Miller USA, 1950 birch plywood, lacquered Masonite, lacquered wood, laminate, zinc-plated and enameled steel, fiberglass 32.75 h x 47 w x 16.5 d in (83 x 119
0182: Charles and Ray Eames, ESU 220-CEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
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Charles and Ray Eames, Copernicus (Flipped and Reversed) reels, set of three: Charles and Ray Eames Copernicus (Flipped and Reversed) reels, set of three USA, 1973 16mm film reel in canister 1 h x 7.25 dia in (3 x 18 cm) Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of
0183: Charles and Ray Eames, Copernicus (Flipped and Reversed) reels, set of threeEst. $2,000-$3,000
Charles and Ray Eames, National Fisheries Center and Aquarium: Charles and Ray Eames National Fisheries Center and Aquarium USA, 1967 16mm film reel in canister 1 h x 7.5 dia in (3 x 19 cm) Signed, titled and numbered to reel 'Charles Eames - Aquarium 7-69'.
0184: Charles and Ray Eames, National Fisheries Center and AquariumEst. $700-$900Lot Passed
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Eames Office, Untitled: Eames Office Untitled woodcut on board 30 h x 33 w in (76 x 84 cm) This work is from the edition of unknown size. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0185: Eames Office, UntitledEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Charles and Ray Eames, Special-order 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman: Charles and Ray Eames Special-order 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman Herman Miller USA, 1956 rosewood, leather, enameled and brushed aluminum chair: 33 h x 31.5 w x 34 d in (84 x 80 x 86 cm)
0186: Charles and Ray Eames, Special-order 670 lounge chair and 671 ottomanEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Charles and Ray Eames, Greeting card: Charles and Ray Eames Greeting card 1947 gelatin silver print 4.625 h x 6.875 w in (12 x 17 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to verso 'Greetings James! 1947 Charles and Ray'. Provenance:
0187: Charles and Ray Eames, Greeting cardEst. $3,000-$5,000
Charles and Ray Eames, Toccata for Toy Trains: Charles and Ray Eames Toccata for Toy Trains USA, 1957 16mm film reel in canister 1 h x 9.5 dia in (3 x 24 cm) This film was inspired by a toy locomotive gifted to the Eameses by Academy
0188: Charles and Ray Eames, Toccata for Toy TrainsEst. $700-$900Lot Passed
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Maurice Martine, Rare lounge chair: Maurice Martine Rare lounge chair USA, 1946-50 cotton cord, tubular steel, oak 27 h x 24 w x 21.5 d in (69 x 61 x 55 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, New York Literature: Chairs, Nelson (ed.),
0189: Maurice Martine, Rare lounge chairEst. $12,000-$18,000
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David Cressey and Robert Maxwell, Sunburst planters, pair: David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Sunburst planters, pair Earthgender Ceramics USA, c. 1970 glazed stoneware 19.25 h x 17.75 dia in (49 x 45 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship
0190: David Cressey and Robert Maxwell, Sunburst planters, pairEst. $4,000-$6,000
Luther Conover, Pacifica Group chest of drawers: Luther Conover Pacifica Group chest of drawers USA, 1949 cherry, enameled iron 34 h x 36 w x 18 d in (86 x 91 x 46 cm) Chest features four drawers. Provenance: Private Collection This work will
0191: Luther Conover, Pacifica Group chest of drawersEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed
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Donald Leake, Seaside tapestry: Donald Leake Seaside tapestry ERA Industries 1964 hand-woven wool 43 h x 22 w in (109 x 56 cm) Woven signature to lower right 'DL'. Provenance: Ackerman Estate Exhibited: California Design /
0192: Donald Leake, Seaside tapestryEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Stan Bitters, Sunflower People, set of two: Stan Bitters Sunflower People, set of two USA, c. 1961 partially-glazed earthenware 53.5 h x 14 w x 9 d in (136 x 36 x 23 cm) 31 h x 11 w x 8 d in (79 x 28 x 20 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly
0193: Stan Bitters, Sunflower People, set of twoEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Luther Conover, Rare Pacifica Group chair: Luther Conover Rare Pacifica Group chair USA, 1947-1952 mahogany, iron 30.5 h x 19 w x 21 d in (77 x 48 x 53 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0194: Luther Conover, Rare Pacifica Group chairEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Margaret De Patta, Production Pin 39: Margaret De Patta Production Pin 39 USA, 1946 / 1949-1957 sterling silver 2.75 h x 3.375 w x .5 d in (7 x 9 x 1 cm) Impressed signature and artist's cipher to reverse 'De Patta Sterling'.
0195: Margaret De Patta, Production Pin 39Est. $2,500-$3,500