Sculptures
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The Quintessential Collector
Quotes and Highlights of Barry Friedman The Eclectic Eye Sale
The Barry Friedman’s auctions at Christie’s late last month coincided with the retirement of the celebrated dealer, and the closure of his namesake gallery in November 2013. Barry Friedman is known for making markets for countless artists and art forms as a result of his insatiable curiosity and his keen eye for distinct brilliance. The auctions represented the diversity of mediums and periods that Friedman has presented to the marketplace over the course of his career, including Decorative Arts and Design from the 20th and 21st centuries, Contemporary Art, Photography and Ceramics as well as Italian and Contemporary Glass. The sales included a combined total of about 400 lots.
“It’s very gratifying to have someone believe so strongly in my work. He has given me three one-man exhibitions and taken my pieces to many important fairs. I truly feel that my career is in the best place it has ever been. Not only has Barry exhibited my work, but he also lives with it in his home.”
Wendell Castle, Designer
Ron Arad (B 1952), ‘Oh Void 1’ A Chair, 2004“Before my first exhibition at Barry Friedman Ltd. in 1997—Beyond Vessels—Barry had taken the time and effort to visit my studio…twice—first, with his wife, and then with his gallery director and another member of his staff. In the previous 17 years of my career, no gallery had come to my studio, even when invited…He will be, quite simply, impossible to replace.”Michael Glancy, Glass Artist
“Barry led me through a path of fascinating creation of glass art by encouraging me and pointing me towards new directions. With his unique kindness, charisma and humanity, he guided me through fantastic new adventures full of exciting creativity.”Yoichi Ohira, Glass Artist
Above: Nendo, A ‘Cabbage’ Chair, 2008
“I first met Barry Friedman in 1980 in his Madison Avenue gallery. He was a dealer who did what dealers are meant to do—show you an aspect of the art world with which you weren’t already familiar and bring it to true value…That is what Barry is great at—showing us things that expand our visual aesthetic.”Peter Marino, Architect
Wendell Castle (B 1932), ‘Chinook’ A bench, 2009
Ron Arad lounge chair
Florence Henri (1893-1982)Portrait of Sonia Delaunay, Paris, 1931
Left: Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988)A pair of gates, Circa 1940“Of all of the lessons I have learned from Barry, the one that stands out in my mind comes from one of our first meetings over 20 years ago at his gallery on Madison Avenue. He could tell I was deeply conflicted as to whether or not to purchase a Viennese chair. ‘Collect what you love,’ he told me. Looking back, I realize that what has made him such an extraordinary dealer is that he really was never a dealer at all, but a collector at heart.”Reed Krakoff, Fashion Designer
Jaroslava Brychtova (B 1924) and Stanislav Libensky (1921-2002)Triangle in a triangle, 1994
Hector Guimard (1867-1942)Side Chairs, Circa 1899-1900
Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956)A pair of ‘uenos Aires’ Armchairs, Circa 1908
Left: Ron Arad (B 1951)‘Shadow Of Time’ A projecting wall clock, 1986
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Exploring The Grounds of A Modern Master
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Musée Rodin dedicated to the works of the French sculptor, Auguste RodinMagnificently Rebellious
Once again, our french correspondent, Sarah Boutinon Tharse takes us to a place that all of us long to be – a splendid garden in central Paris. To be more exact, it’s the Musée Rodin located at 79 Rue de Varenne 75007 Paris, France. We highly recommend this particular museum whenever you visit the city of lights. It’s not as mainstream as The Louvre or Musée d’Orsay, but if you love sculptures, and beautifully manicured gardens, this is the one for you. Auguste Rodin was one of the original rebels in Paris. Why do we say that? “[He’s] original work departed from traditional themes of mythology and allegory, modeled the human body with realism, and celebrated individual character and physicality. [He] was sensitive to the controversy surrounding his work, but refused to change his style”. The museum boasts an impressive collection of 6,600 sculptures, 8,000 drawings, 8,000 old photographs and 7,000 objets d’art. And believe me, that is a lot to love!
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Extraordiary Art & Design at England’s Legendary Chatsworth
Extraordinary settings fit for even bigger dialogues on Art & Design. Bewitching arts by world famous artists are presented by Sotheby’s at the majestic Chatsworth’s property in England. Get blown away as you watched this exciting video. The list list of who’s who in modern contemporary works from British artists such as Tony Cragg, Allen Jones and Bill Woodrow to international artists such as Stephan Balkenhol and Unus Safardiar are on full display at this important and enchanting UK property.
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The Whimsical World of François-Xavier & Claude Lalanne
Lalannes and friend at their Parisian homefrom the archieves of LIFE magazineAnimal Kingdom
My recent gallery tour at Sotheby’s reminded me of how wonderful Lalanne’s works truly is when I saw several of his most iconic pieces on display. The dynamic french duo have won the slow and steady race of producing what some called “the supreme art of living” with their beloved works of art. From monkey shaped fireplaces, rhino-shaped desks to a flock of sheep, Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne have created a whimsical world where we can engage with art and design – in a joyful and meaningful way.
François-Xavier Lalanne, “Mountons De Laine”, 1967, wool, patinated aluminum,electro-formed copper and woodPhoto courtesy High End Weekly™
Gingko Bench, Claude Lalanne, 1999. Aluminum,From Sotheby’s December 15, 2012 SalePhoto courtesy High End Weekly™
Claude Lalanne, chairs and table fom Lila Acheson Wallace Garden, Dewitt Wallace Deocrative Arts Museum. Part of Sotheby’s December 15, 2012 Sale
Lalanne Park Avenue Exhibition in NYC
François-Xavier Lalanne, Les Autruches, 1966
François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne Exhibition at Paul Kasmin Gallery
François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne Exhibition at Paul Kasmin Gallery
François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne Exhibition at Paul Kasmin Gallery
Oiseau à Bascule, François Xavier Lalanne, 1974Image via Wallpaper
Required Reading: Claude & Francois Xavier Lalanne from RizzoliNOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you. - Antique Fairs, Art Deco, Asian Art, Decorative Arts, Fine Arts, Flowers, Maison Gerard, Park Avenue Armory, Sculptures, The Weekender, Tribal Art
Defining Art & Substance
Florence Vacher, Bangwa, 2012, FabricTambaran GalleryPhoto courtesy High End Weekly™Much of the art that I deeply appreciated at this year’s International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show had a strong masculine feel to them. And that’s a good thing, I think. Frou-frou interiors have never been my thing, so I am a big advocate for adorning my clients’ homes with various pieces of art that make a bold statement and continue to enrich their imaginations as the years go by. So this much anticipated fair met my expectations with its extraordinary attention to detail, breathtaking variety and exacting standards.
The grande dame fair brought together works of art that spanned continents and millennia — among them many of museum quality, furniture, paintings, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, glass, clocks, watches, arms, armour, rare books, manuscripts, jewelry, objets de vertu, Fabergé, silver, antiquities and ethnographic art, are among the many different categories exhibited and for sale. Prices start from as little as a few hundred dollars but rise into the millions. With that much said, here are some of the most desirable and interesting pieces that I liked.
Axel Verdoordt Gallery
Douglas Dawson Gallery
Bernd Goeckler Antiques
Maison Gerard
Tomasso Brothers Fine Art
Michael Goedhuis Gallery
Phoenix Ancient Art
Phoenix Ancient Art
Whitford Art
Tambaran Gallery
Trinity House
Martin du Louvre
My friend Cole Harrell admiring the art, but also stopped to “smell” these gorgeous orchards.
The International Fine Art & Antique Dealers Show opened on Friday, October 19th until Thursday, October 25th, 2012.Images courtesy High End Weekly™All rights reservedYou May Also Like
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The Weekender: Alexander Calder
Left: Hair comb, 1940, dBrass wire. Right: Pinwheel and Flow, 1958, Oil on Canvas
Left: Pierced Stone, 1944, Bronze. Right: Kiki de Montparnasse (II), 1939, Wire
Rat, 1948Sheet metal, leed, wire and paint
Left: Object with Red Ball, 1931, Wood, sheet metal, wire, and paint. Right: Four Woods, 1936, Walnut, and sheet metal
Left: Untitled, 1930, Oil on canvas. Right: Vertical Foliage, 1941, Wire, sheet, metal, and paintAlexander CalderJuly 22, 1898 – November 11, 1976
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