All posts by MODERN STAFF
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FRANZ SMOLA | January 26, 2012
Koloman Moser Armchair
“Both the stringency of its geometrical forms and its reduced coloring are hallmarks of the Wiener Werkstätte.” The...
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JEN RENZI | January 26, 2012
Perfect Composition
Collecting blue chip art is something of an occupational hazard for Douglas Baxter. The president of New York’s...
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MARIANNE LAMONACA | January 26, 2012
Early Twentieth Century Vase
This vase is a rare and outstanding example of American art pottery from the first years of the...
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BEATRICE V. THORNTON | January 26, 2012
“Grand Repos” designed by Jean Prouvé
Lot 35 Artcurial/ Briest-Poulain-F. Tajan “Jean Prouvé ‘Structure Nomade’ et pièces de mobiliers historiques de Charlotte Perriand, Le...
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LEE TALBOT | January 26, 2012
Modern Tapestry
For centuries decorative tapestries were among the most prestigious objects owned by the wealthy, and their weaving involved...