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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in July

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In the late 20th century, collector interest in the valentines led to contemporary artists like Moran embracing the art form. Born to former slaves, Edmondson was the first African American artist to have a solo exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. CASE AUCTIONS Case Auctions, estimate: $60,000 – $70,000.

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Gertrud Arndt: Exploring the Bauhaus Visionary

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Admired for their innovative use of geometric patterns, bold colors, and functional beauty, Arndt became one of the top carpet designers in the workshop, along with Benita Koch-Otte. Sold for €122,500 via Christie’s (May 2021). Upon graduation, in March 1927, she married fellow Bauhaus graduate and architect Alfred Arndt.

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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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Gropius s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that they were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Sold for 3,250 EUR via Marques dos Santos (July 2021). Gavina also produced the Cesca.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in October

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Their functional simplicity gave carvers unlimited freedom to use their imaginations when making these pieces, and as such, the styles, subjects, and materials used differ widely, making them highly collectible. In 1971, the Museum of Modern Art held a retrospective of Hunt’s work, the first for an African-American sculptor.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Some of the most celebrated of the American folk artists include: Shaker Furniture: Simplicity and Functionality Rare Shaker Red-Painted Pine and Figured Maple Two-Drawer Work Table, Probably New Hampshire, c. This can impact price point, but it can also influence how and where you might showcase your American folk art acquisition.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Some of the most celebrated of the American folk artists include: Shaker Furniture: Simplicity and Functionality Rare Shaker Red-Painted Pine and Figured Maple Two-Drawer Work Table, Probably New Hampshire, c. This can impact price point, but it can also influence how and where you might showcase your American folk art acquisition.

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The International Style: A Revolution in Modern Architecture, Design, and Art

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Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep Le Corbusier Emerging from the catastrophe of World War I, the gleaming steel, glass, and imposing concrete forms of the International Style was a global symbol of modernity. Sold for$26,122,500 via Christie’s (May 2021).

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