Carlyle Galleries presents museum-quality art in April 5 auction

Henry Martin Gasser (1909-1981), ‘Salvation,’ watercolor on paper, 12in x 17in inches. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000. Carlyle Galleries International Inc. image

 

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Carlyle Galleries International Inc., the online fine art dealers and auctioneers, is hosting its next auction, “Art: Impressionist, Modern & Old Masters,” on Wednesday, April 5, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Netherlands museum acquires Sottsass cabinet, plans retrospective

Ettore Sottsass in 2003. Photo Erik & Petra Hesmerg

 

AMSTERDAM – The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam has acquired an important item by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007), one of the most influential designers of the second half of the 20th century. The work is Cabinet no. 70 (2006), a monumental piece of furniture that is a combined cabinet, table and dresser.

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