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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.
FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles, Vase: FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles Vase USA, c. 1915 microcrystalline-glazed stoneware 5.25 h x 3.25 dia in (13 x 8 cm) Impressed signature to underside 'F.H.R. Los Angeles'. Provenance: Important
0124: FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles, VaseEst. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed
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Alexander W. Robertson for Alberhill Pottery, Tall vase: Alexander W. Robertson for Alberhill Pottery Tall vase USA, 1914 glazed earthenware 9.5 h x 3 dia in (24 x 8 cm) Incised and impressed signature and date to underside '1914 Alberhill Cal. AWR'.
0125: Alexander W. Robertson for Alberhill Pottery, Tall vaseEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Alexander W. Robertson for Alberhill Pottery, Vase: Alexander W. Robertson for Alberhill Pottery Vase USA, 1914 bisque earthenware 4.5 h x 4.5 dia in (11 x 11 cm) Vase features a vine-shaped handle. Incised artist's initials, date and number to
0126: Alexander W. Robertson for Alberhill Pottery, VaseEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Alexander W. Robertson for Alberhill Pottery, Vase: Alexander W. Robertson for Alberhill Pottery Vase USA, 1914 bisque earthenware 9.25 h x 5.25 dia in (23 x 13 cm) Vase features three handles. Incised artist's initials, date and number to
0127: Alexander W. Robertson for Alberhill Pottery, VaseEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Walrich Pottery, Vase: Walrich Pottery Vase USA, c. 1925 bisque earthenware 5.5 h x 3.75 dia in (14 x 10 cm) Incised manufacturer's mark to underside of vase 'Walrich'. Sold with a commemorative mug for the 1915 San
0128: Walrich Pottery, VaseEst. $1,000-$1,500
Arthur and Lucia Mathews for the Furniture Shop, Important table / desk with polychromed irises: Arthur and Lucia Mathews for the Furniture Shop Important table / desk with polychromed irises USA, c. 1910 stained and painted walnut 29.5 h x 83.5 w x 36 d in (75 x 212 x 91 cm) Table features
0129: Arthur and Lucia Mathews for the Furniture Shop, Important table / desk with polychromed irisesEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed
Arthur and Lucia Mathews for the Furniture Shop, Rare armchairs, set of three: Arthur and Lucia Mathews for the Furniture Shop Rare armchairs, set of three USA, c. 1913 carved oak, upholstery, casters 39.75 h x 26.5 w x 24 d in (101 x 67 x 61 cm) Impressed manufacturer's
0130: Arthur and Lucia Mathews for the Furniture Shop, Rare armchairs, set of threeEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
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William S. Rice, Lone Rock: William S. Rice Lone Rock c. 1935 woodblock print in colors image: 5 h x 5.75 w in (13 x 15 cm) sheet: 6.5 h x 8.25 w in (17 x 21 cm) Signed and titled to lower margin 'Lone Rock W. Rice'. This
0131: William S. Rice, Lone RockEst. $2,000-$2,500
Arthur and Lucia Mathews for the Furniture Shop, Twin-sized bed: Arthur and Lucia Mathews for the Furniture Shop Twin-sized bed USA, c. 1920 carved and stained mahogany 63 h x 40.75 w x 79.5 d in (160 x 104 x 202 cm) Bed features a carved California poppy motif
0132: Arthur and Lucia Mathews for the Furniture Shop, Twin-sized bedEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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William S. Rice, Santa Cruz Cliffs: William S. Rice Santa Cruz Cliffs c. 1925 woodblock print in colors on Japanese paper image: 5 h x 7 w in (13 x 18 cm) sheet: 6.25 h x 8.75 w in (16 x 22 cm) Signed and titled to lower margin
0133: William S. Rice, Santa Cruz CliffsEst. $2,000-$2,500
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California Arts & Crafts, Twin-sized bed: California Arts & Crafts Twin-sized bed c. 1915 pine 27.5 h x 42.25 w x 81 d in (70 x 107 x 206 cm) This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0134: California Arts & Crafts, Twin-sized bedEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Allan Adler, Rare Town and Country Flatware service: Allan Adler Rare Town and Country Flatware service USA, c. 1955 sterling silver, ebony Complete five-piece service for eight; 40 pieces total. Impressed manufacturer's mark to each example 'Allan
0135: Allan Adler, Rare Town and Country Flatware serviceEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Paul T. Frankl, Speed chair: Paul T. Frankl Speed chair Frankl Galleries USA, c. 1938 vinyl, upholstery, lacquered wood 28 h x 36 w x 40 d in (71 x 91 x 102 cm) Provenance: Estate of Michael Rabkin, Los Angeles | Toomey &
0136: Paul T. Frankl, Speed chairEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Kem Weber, Coffee table from the Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, CA: Kem Weber Coffee table from the Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, CA Swanson-Peterson Company USA, 1939-40 Bakelite, natural and ebonized ash 25 h x 24 w x 24 d in (63 x 61 x 61 cm) Table features an
0137: Kem Weber, Coffee table from the Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, CAEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Kem Weber, Rare Airline chair from the Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, CA: Kem Weber Rare Airline chair from the Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, CA Airline Chair Company USA, 1934 ash, birch plywood, steel, vinyl upholstery, leather, copper tacks 30.75 h x 25 w x 33.75 d in
0138: Kem Weber, Rare Airline chair from the Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, CAEst. $8,000-$10,000
Kem Weber, Armchair from the Freudemann Residence, Beverly Hills: Kem Weber Armchair from the Freudemann Residence, Beverly Hills USA, 1928-29 maple, ebonized maple, vinyl upholstery 38 h x 23 w x 19 d in (97 x 58 x 48 cm) Stamped number to underside '840'.
0139: Kem Weber, Armchair from the Freudemann Residence, Beverly HillsEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
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Rudolph M. Schindler, Important desk from the Gingold Commission: Rudolph M. Schindler Important desk from the Gingold Commission Austria/USA, c. 1945 painted cedar plywood 29 h x 38 w x 22 d in (74 x 97 x 56 cm) Desk features three open storage compartments.
0140: Rudolph M. Schindler, Important desk from the Gingold CommissionEst. $6,000-$8,000
Rudolph M. Schindler, Cabinet from the Sachs Apartments, Los Angeles: Rudolph M. Schindler Cabinet from the Sachs Apartments, Los Angeles Austria/USA, c. 1926-1940 lacquered wood 38.25 h x 96 w x 20 d in (97 x 244 x 51 cm) From 1926 to 1940, Schindler designed the
0141: Rudolph M. Schindler, Cabinet from the Sachs Apartments, Los AngelesEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
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Rudolph M. Schindler, Important shelf from the Gingold Commission: Rudolph M. Schindler Important shelf from the Gingold Commission Austria/USA, c. 1945 painted cedar plywood 29 h x 24 w x 15.25 d in (74 x 61 x 39 cm) Provenance: Dr. Basia Gingold, Wilshire
0142: Rudolph M. Schindler, Important shelf from the Gingold CommissionEst. $3,000-$5,000
Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare armchair for Sardi's Restaurant, Hollywood: Rudolph M. Schindler Rare armchair for Sardi's Restaurant, Hollywood Warren McArthur Corporation Austria/USA, c. 1932 aluminum, rubber, leather 34.5 h x 24 w x 21 d in (88 x 61 x 53 cm)
0143: Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare armchair for Sardi's Restaurant, HollywoodEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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Albert Frey, Custom Desk for the Clark and Frey office building, Palm Springs: Albert Frey Custom Desk for the Clark and Frey office building, Palm Springs Switzerland/USA, c. 1947 plywood, aluminum, vinyl 30.5 h x 72.25 w x 37 d in (77 x 184 x 94 cm) This desk was custom
0144: Albert Frey, Custom Desk for the Clark and Frey office building, Palm SpringsEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Richard Neutra, Hrabe House, Calabasas, California: Richard Neutra Hrabe House, Calabasas, California 1962 pastel and graphite on paper 24 h x 32.125 w in (61 x 82 cm) Signed to lower right 'RN'. Provenance: Los Angeles Modern Auctions, California
0145: Richard Neutra, Hrabe House, Calabasas, CaliforniaEst. $4,000-$6,000
Richard Neutra, Coffee table from the Oyler House: Richard Neutra Coffee table from the Oyler House Austria/USA, c. 1959 laminate over plywood, aluminum, steel 15 h x 47.5 dia in (38 x 121 cm) The Oyler House was the subject of the documentary The
0146: Richard Neutra, Coffee table from the Oyler HouseEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
Paul Laszlo, European Group textile: Paul Laszlo European Group textile c. 1954 cotton, rayon 107 h x 48 w in (272 x 122 cm) Printed inscription to edge 'Paul Laszlo's European Group'. Provenance: The Peter Loughrey Collection, Los
0147: Paul Laszlo, European Group textileEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed