John Moran’s ReDesigned sale cast a wide net over two centuries of art

Shane Guffogg. ‘A Second From Now,’ $2,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Shane Guffogg. ‘A Second From Now,’ $2,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Shane Guffogg. ‘A Second From Now,’ $2,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

LOS ANGELES — On July 11, John Moran Auctioneers presented its ReDesigned sale, featuring more than 400 lots that reflected a variety of styles, periods, designers and marquee names of the 20th and 21st centuries. Works by legends such as Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Richard Wyatt Jr., Itzchak Tarkay, Shane Guffogg, LeRoy Neiman, Victor Vasarely, Corita Kent, Keith Haring, Harold von Schmidt and Larry Poons represented the art. For sculpture, there was a large collection of Romain de Tirtoff (aka Erte) bronzes and fine examples by Prince Paul Troubetzkoy. Furniture highlights ranged from Art Deco and mid-20th-century to contemporary, coming from designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Chiavari, Hudson-Rissman, Baker Furniture and Michael Aram. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated through LiveAuctioneers.

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Kamelot to host Garden and Architectural sales, May 11 and 17

Set of six French iron spring chairs with multi-colored paint, est. $400-$600
Set of six French iron spring chairs with multi-colored paint, est. $400-$600
Set of six French iron spring chairs with multi-colored paint, est. $400-$600

PHILADELPHIA – On Wednesday, May 11, Kamelot Auctions will hold its annual Garden Sale, followed soon after by an Architectural Sale on Tuesday, May 17. These two auctions will showcase garden, patio and architectural antiques that are sure to capture the spirit and style of any space. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Knoll’s designs revolutionized modern seating

An iconic form in modern furniture was Eero Saarinen’s Womb chair for Knoll that was designed to be an oasis of calm and comfort. This circa 1970 example sold for $4,750 + the buyer’s premium in September 2017 at Wright. Photo courtesy of Wright and LiveAuctioneers
An iconic form in modern furniture, Eero Saarinen’s Womb chair for Knoll was designed to be an oasis of calm and comfort. This circa-1970 example sold for $4,750 + the buyer’s premium in September 2017 at Wright. Photo courtesy of Wright and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK — After years of deprivation and rationing in the 1940s, postwar America was a heady time, marked by a booming economy that saw an explosive demand for consumer goods. The mood was optimistic as people returned to the workforce in droves and by the end of the 1950s, most families had at least one television, owned a car and more than half owned their own home.

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