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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.
Greta Magnusson Grossman, Rare folding chairs, pair: Greta Magnusson Grossman Rare folding chairs, pair Modern Color, Inc. Sweden / USA, c. 1947 painted steel, cotton cord 33.25 h x 21 w x 22 d in (84 x 53 x 56 cm) Provenance: Private Collection
0196: Greta Magnusson Grossman, Rare folding chairs, pairEst. $8,000-$10,000Lot Passed
SOLD
John Follis and Rex Goode, Hanging planters, set of three: John Follis and Rex Goode Hanging planters, set of three USA, 1949 stoneware, wrought iron 91 h x 25 dia in (231 x 63 cm) 78.5 h x 25 dia in (199 x 63 cm) 61 h x 25 dia in (155 x 63 cm) These
0197: John Follis and Rex Goode, Hanging planters, set of threeEst. $4,000-$6,000
SOLD
John Follis, Large planter, model FX-02: John Follis Large planter, model FX-02 Architectural Pottery USA, 1960 glazed ceramic 8.5 h x 16.5 w in (22 x 42 cm) Provenance: Collection of Max and Rita Lawrence, founders of Architectural
0198: John Follis, Large planter, model FX-02Est. $1,500-$2,000
David Cressey, Monumental lamp: David Cressey Monumental lamp USA, c. 1970 glazed stoneware, walnut, linen shade 58.25 h x 20.125 dia in (148 x 51 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Southern California | Private Collection
0199: David Cressey, Monumental lampEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
LaGardo Tackett, Planters model C-16-11, pair: LaGardo Tackett Planters model C-16-11, pair Architectural Pottery USA, c. 1960 glazed stoneware 11.5 h x 16.75 w in (29 x 43 cm) Provenance: Collection of Max and Rita Lawrence, founders of
0200: LaGardo Tackett, Planters model C-16-11, pairEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
SOLD
Architectural Pottery, Retail price list: Architectural Pottery Retail price list 1961 printed paper 22 h x 28.5 w in (56 x 72 cm) Provenance: Collection of Max and Rita Lawrence, founders of Architectural Pottery | Thence by descent
0201: Architectural Pottery, Retail price listEst. $3,000-$5,000
SOLD
John Follis, Early planter: John Follis Early planter Architectural Pottery USA, c. 1955 bisque ceramic 6.625 h x 12 dia in (17 x 30 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to interior 'Architectural Made in U.S.'. Provenance:
0202: John Follis, Early planterEst. $800-$1,000
Architectural Pottery, Collection of six experimental planters: Architectural Pottery Collection of six experimental planters USA, c. 1955 glazed stoneware 6.5 h x 8.5 dia in (17 x 22 cm) These models were never put into production. Provenance: Collection of
0203: Architectural Pottery, Collection of six experimental plantersEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
SOLD
Architectural Pottery, Collection of eight catalogs from the offices of A. Quincy Jones: Architectural Pottery Collection of eight catalogs from the offices of A. Quincy Jones 1971-75 printed paper 8.5 h x 11 w in (22 x 28 cm) These works were sent to A. Quincy Jones by his friends
0204: Architectural Pottery, Collection of eight catalogs from the offices of A. Quincy JonesEst. $1,500-$2,000
SOLD
Walter Lamb, Rocking chair, model C-5701: Walter Lamb Rocking chair, model C-5701 Brown Jordan USA, c.1955 bronze, cotton cord 31.5 h x 21 w x 32.25 d in (80 x 53 x 82 cm) Literature: Walter Lamb, manufacturer's catalog, 1954, unpaginated
0205: Walter Lamb, Rocking chair, model C-5701Est. $2,500-$3,500
SOLD
Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Patio suite: Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Patio suite Van Keppel-Green USA, c. 1950 enameled steel, teak, vinyl upholstery armchair: 29 h x 28 w x 22 d in (74 x 71 x 56 cm) coffee table: 12 h x 31 w x
0206: Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, Patio suiteEst. $6,000-$8,000
Marilyn Kay Austin, Planters model SS-150 and SR-950, set of three: Marilyn Kay Austin Planters model SS-150 and SR-950, set of three Architectural Pottery USA, 1964 glazed stoneware 4.5 h x 10.25 w x 10.25 d in (11 x 26 x 26 cm) 4.125 h x 8.25 w x 8.25 d in (10 x
0207: Marilyn Kay Austin, Planters model SS-150 and SR-950, set of threeEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed
SOLD
Sam Maloof, Rocking chair: Sam Maloof Rocking chair USA, 1979 walnut, ebony 45 h x 28 w x 46 d in (114 x 71 x 117 cm) Incised signature, date and number to underside 'No.25 1979 Sam Maloof' with The Hand and the Spirit
0208: Sam Maloof, Rocking chairEst. $20,000-$30,000
SOLD
Michael Cooper, Unique and Important Soapbox Derby Car: Michael Cooper Unique and Important Soapbox Derby Car USA, 1975 laminated red oak, aluminum, Plexiglas, nylon, bicycle wheels 28.5 h x 52 w x 153 d in (72 x 132 x 389 cm) Provenance: The Artist |
0209: Michael Cooper, Unique and Important Soapbox Derby CarEst. $30,000-$50,000
SOLD
Sam Maloof, Important dining chairs, set of six: Sam Maloof Important dining chairs, set of six USA, 1979 walnut 41.75 h x 20.75 w x 23 d in (106 x 53 x 58 cm) Incised signature, date and number to underside of each chair 'No. 41 1979 Sam Maloof
0210: Sam Maloof, Important dining chairs, set of sixEst. $20,000-$30,000
SOLD
Sam Maloof, Important dining table: Sam Maloof Important dining table USA, 1986 walnut, ebony 28.75 h x 82 w x 41 d in (73 x 208 x 104 cm) Table features four drawers. Signed, dated, numbered and inscribed to underside 'JMO No.47
0211: Sam Maloof, Important dining tableEst. $15,000-$25,000
SOLD
Richard Notkin, California Pop-Top, T'ang Dynasty: Richard Notkin California Pop-Top, T'ang Dynasty 1974 glazed stoneware 27.5 h x 16.75 w x 6.75 d in (70 x 43 x 17 cm) This sculpture won a prize in the 1974 California Ceramics & Glass exhibition
0212: Richard Notkin, California Pop-Top, T'ang DynastyEst. $2,000-$3,000
SOLD
Sam Maloof, Dining table from The Huntington, San Marino: Sam Maloof Dining table from The Huntington, San Marino USA, 1967 walnut 28.5 h x 72 w x 39.75 d in (72 x 183 x 101 cm) Branded signature to underside of each leaf 'Designed Made Maloof
0213: Sam Maloof, Dining table from The Huntington, San MarinoEst. $8,000-$12,000
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Wishbone chair: Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wishbone chair USA, 1980 claro walnut, rawhide 31 h x 21.5 w x 22 d in (79 x 55 x 56 cm) Etched signature, date and and inscription to underside 'Espenet 8010 3 Re 85
0214: Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Wishbone chairEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
SOLD
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Rare Noguchi Form coffee table: Arthur Espenet Carpenter Rare Noguchi Form coffee table USA, 1975 walnut 16.75 h x 70.5 w x 38.75 d in (43 x 179 x 98 cm) Incised signature, date and number to underside 'E 7514'. Sold with a
0215: Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Rare Noguchi Form coffee tableEst. $4,000-$6,000
SOLD
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Cabinets, pair: Arthur Espenet Carpenter Cabinets, pair USA, 1978 claro walnut, maple, acrylic 33 h x 27 w x 17.75 d in (84 x 69 x 45 cm) Cabinets feature two doors concealing six drawers to one example and two
0216: Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Cabinets, pairEst. $10,000-$15,000
SOLD
Lawrence Hunter, Important clock: Lawrence Hunter Important clock USA, 1975 walnut, lead, brass 86.5 h x 34.5 w x 22 d in (220 x 88 x 56 cm) Provenance: Private Collection Exhibited: California Design '76: A Bicentennial
0217: Lawrence Hunter, Important clockEst. $5,000-$7,000
SOLD
Robert McKeown, Wall clock: Robert McKeown Wall clock c. 1980 ebony, wenge, rosewood, bubinga, battery clock movement 23.25 h x 13.75 w x 3 d in (59 x 35 x 8 cm) Decal artist's label to reverse 'Designed by Robert McKeown'.
0218: Robert McKeown, Wall clockEst. $1,000-$1,500
SOLD
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Record cabinet: Arthur Espenet Carpenter Record cabinet USA, 1977 walnut, lacquered wood, brass 17 h x 58 w x 15 d in (43 x 147 x 38 cm) Cabinet features seven doors concealing storage. Incised signature, date
0219: Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Record cabinetEst. $7,000-$9,000