California Design 2024-09-26 Auction - 162 Price Results - Los Angeles Modern Auctions in CA - Page 6
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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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David Gilhooly, Erotic Frog Wedding Cake #6: David Gilhooly Erotic Frog Wedding Cake #6 1979 glazed and painted earthenware 28.5 h x 14.25 dia in (72 x 36 cm) Incised signature and date to top layer 'Gilhooly 79'. Provenance: Sotheby's, New
0220: David Gilhooly, Erotic Frog Wedding Cake #6Est. $10,000-$15,000
Garry Knox Bennett, Tall Lamp Cabinet: Garry Knox Bennett Tall Lamp Cabinet USA, 1973 fir, redwood, gold-plated brass, silver-plated brass, glazed ceramic, glass, mirror 83 h x 32.5 w x 14 d in (211 x 83 x 36 cm) Cabinet features a
0221: Garry Knox Bennett, Tall Lamp CabinetEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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Garry Knox Bennett, Brush Pot Roach Clip: Garry Knox Bennett Brush Pot Roach Clip 2015 lacquered wood, bamboo, paint brushes, brass 12.25 h x 6.25 w x 6 d in (31 x 16 x 15 cm) One brush removes to reveal a hand-crafted roach clip hidden
0222: Garry Knox Bennett, Brush Pot Roach ClipEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Garry Knox Bennett, Winged Heart Clock: Garry Knox Bennett Winged Heart Clock USA, 1976 gold-plated brass, silver-plated brass, glass 23 h x 31.5 w x 3.125 d in (58 x 80 x 8 cm) Incised signature, date and inscribe to reverse 'In
0223: Garry Knox Bennett, Winged Heart ClockEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Garry Knox Bennett, Tablelamp: Garry Knox Bennett Tablelamp USA, c. 2000 brass, enameled steel, aluminum, marble, fiberglass, painted wood 55.5 h x 30 w x 18 d in (141 x 76 x 46 cm) This lamp features a touch-activated light.
0224: Garry Knox Bennett, TablelampEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Garry Knox Bennett, Pendant necklace: Garry Knox Bennett Pendant necklace c. 2005 mixed media 16.5 h x 5.625 w in (42 x 14 cm) Impressed artist's touchmark to chain 'GKB'. Signed to reverse of pendant 'GKB'. Provenance: Collection of
0225: Garry Knox Bennett, Pendant necklaceEst. $800-$1,200
Garry Knox Bennett, Pendant necklace: Garry Knox Bennett Pendant necklace c. 2005 mixed media 15.25 h x 1.75 w in (39 x 4 cm) Provenance: Collection of Sylvia and Garry Knox Bennett This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0226: Garry Knox Bennett, Pendant necklaceEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Latchezar Boyadjiev, Radiance: Latchezar Boyadjiev Radiance 2007 cast, acid-etched, and polished glass 34.5 h x 9.75 w x 3.75 d in (88 x 25 x 10 cm) Etched signature, title and date near base 'Latchezar Boyadjiev Radiance
0227: Latchezar Boyadjiev, RadianceEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
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Gere Kavanaugh, Unique occasional table: Gere Kavanaugh Unique occasional table USA, c. 1965 glazed stoneware, oak, steel 18.75 h x 12.25 dia in (48 x 31 cm) Gere Kavanaugh made only a few table designs with vibrantly hued tiles. Another
0228: Gere Kavanaugh, Unique occasional tableEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Gere Kavanaugh, Unique Dove stool/bench: Gere Kavanaugh Unique Dove stool/bench USA, 2009 cast iron 18 h x 47 w x 17 d in (46 x 119 x 43 cm) Provenance: Collection of the artist Literature: A Colorful Life: Gere Kavanaugh, Designer,
0229: Gere Kavanaugh, Unique Dove stool/benchEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Gere Kavanaugh, Untitled: Gere Kavanaugh Untitled c. 1955 gouache and mixed media on panel in artist's frame 11 h x 15.75 w x 1 d in (28 x 40 x 3 cm) Provenance: Collection of the artist Literature: A Colorful Life: Gere
0230: Gere Kavanaugh, UntitledEst. $1,000-$1,500
Lou Hodges, Lounge chairs, pair: Lou Hodges Lounge chairs, pair California Design Group USA, c. 1975 oak, leather 27.5 h x 25.625 w x 31.75 d in (70 x 65 x 81 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0231: Lou Hodges, Lounge chairs, pairEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
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Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita), come alive: Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita) come alive 1967 screenprint in colors image: 13.25 h x 22 w in (34 x 56 cm) sheet: 13.5 h x 23 w in (34 x 58 cm) Signed to lower right 'Corita'. This work is
0232: Corita Kent (Sister Mary Corita), come aliveEst. $1,500-$2,000
Gerald McCabe, Rare multi-plane coffee table: Gerald McCabe Rare multi-plane coffee table USA, c. 1981 glass, chrome-plated steel 19 h x 60 w x 70 d in (48 x 152 x 178 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, New York | Private Collection, Chicago
0233: Gerald McCabe, Rare multi-plane coffee tableEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
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Pamela Weir-Quiton, Heavy Metal Doll: Summer/Winter: Pamela Weir-Quiton Heavy Metal Doll: Summer/Winter USA, 1964/2022 sterling silver, copper, aluminum, enamel, jade, lignum vitae, coral, ebony, wenge, maple 16.5 h x 5 w x 5 d in (42 x 13 x 13 cm)
0234: Pamela Weir-Quiton, Heavy Metal Doll: Summer/WinterEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Pamela Weir-Quiton and Charles O. Weir, Lamb/BaaBaa boxes, set of three: Pamela Weir-Quiton and Charles O. Weir Lamb/BaaBaa boxes, set of three 1971 maple, walnut, rosewood, ebony 12.125 h x 16.125 w x 8.75 d in (31 x 41 x 22 cm) 7.25 h x 11.25 w x 5.25 d in (18 x 29 x
0235: Pamela Weir-Quiton and Charles O. Weir, Lamb/BaaBaa boxes, set of threeEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Pamela Weir-Quiton, Kelso, the Rocking Horse: Pamela Weir-Quiton Kelso, the Rocking Horse USA, 1967 wormy chestnut, walnut 49.125 h x 41 w x 10.5 d in (125 x 104 x 27 cm) This example is the first rocking horse created by the artist and was
0236: Pamela Weir-Quiton, Kelso, the Rocking HorseEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Pamela Weir-Quiton, Butterfly Bride; Tribal Chief (Important Mummy cabinets, set of two): Pamela Weir-Quiton Butterfly Bride; Tribal Chief (Important Mummy cabinets, set of two) USA, c. 1971 glass tiles, glazed stoneware, pine, polychrome lacquered wood, mirrored glass 84.75 h x 22.25 w
0237: Pamela Weir-Quiton, Butterfly Bride; Tribal Chief (Important Mummy cabinets, set of two)Est. $10,000-$15,000
Ellamarie Woolley, Near East #497: Ellamarie Woolley Near East #497 c. 1964 enameled copper, wood 44 h x 12.25 w x 1 d in (112 x 31 x 3 cm) Signed to lower right 'EW'. Signed, titled and numbered to verso 'Ellamarie Woolley #497
0238: Ellamarie Woolley, Near East #497Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Pamela Weir-Quiton, Thunder (Important Horse): Pamela Weir-Quiton Thunder (Important Horse) USA, 1966 glazed terracotta, cotton string 35 h x 14 w x 41 d in (89 x 36 x 104 cm) The first of Pamela Weir-Quiton's use of the horse as a form she
0239: Pamela Weir-Quiton, Thunder (Important Horse)Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Frank Gehry, Little Beaver chair and ottoman: Frank Gehry Little Beaver chair and ottoman New City Editions Canada/USA, 1987 corrugated cardboard chair: 32.5 h x 33.5 w x 39.5 d in (83 x 85 x 100 cm) ottoman: 17.875 h x 25 w x 19.5 d in (45 x
0240: Frank Gehry, Little Beaver chair and ottomanEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Ellamarie Woolley, Double View (from the Popular Chevron series): Ellamarie Woolley Double View (from the Popular Chevron series) 1972 enameled copper, aluminum 17 h x 16.5 w x 1 d in (43 x 42 x 3 cm) Signed and numbered to verso 'Ellamarie Woolley 705'.
0241: Ellamarie Woolley, Double View (from the Popular Chevron series)Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley, Chargers, set of two: Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley Chargers, set of two USA, c. 1955 enameled copper 0.75 h x 7 dia in (2 x 18 cm) Signed and numbered to underside of each example 'Ellamarie & Jackson Woolley 5382'
0242: Ellamarie and Jackson Woolley, Chargers, set of twoEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Jayme Odgers and April Greiman, 1984 Los Angeles Olympics poster: Jayme Odgers and April Greiman 1984 Los Angeles Olympics poster 1982-1984 offset lithograph in colors image: 30.5 h x 22.5 w in (77 x 57 cm) sheet: 36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm) Signed to lower
0243: Jayme Odgers and April Greiman, 1984 Los Angeles Olympics posterEst. $600-$800