20th century design classics offered at Toomey & Co., March 2

Tiffany Studios counterbalance desk lamp, estimated at $6,000-$8,000
Tiffany Studios counterbalance desk lamp, estimated at $6,000-$8,000
Tiffany Studios counterbalance desk lamp, estimated at $6,000-$8,000

CHICAGO – Toomey & Co. will hold its first Early 20th Century Design auction of the year on Thursday, March 2, featuring an impressive selection of furniture, lighting, decorative arts and fine art from Arts & Crafts, Prairie Style, Art Nouveau, Secessionist and Art Deco makers. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Frank Lloyd Wright-designed California home lists for $4.25M

Dubbed the Fawcett Farm, this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property in Los Banos, California has listed for $4.25 million. Photos courtesy of TopTenRealEstateDeals.com and Crosby Doe.
Dubbed the Fawcett Farm, this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property in Los Banos, California has listed for $4.25 million. Photos courtesy of TopTenRealEstateDeals.com and Crosby Doe.
Dubbed the Fawcett Farm, this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property in Los Banos, California has listed for $4.25 million. Photos courtesy of TopTenRealEstateDeals.com and Crosby Doe.

LOS BANOS, Calif. – One of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s final projects was a stately home on a 96-acre ranch in California known as the Fawcett Farm. Meticulously preserved and restored in consultation with Frank’s grandson, architect Eric Lloyd Wright, the estate is being offered for sale at $4.25 million.

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