The fabulous graphic designer, Johanna St Michael, from Deco Dezigns, lives and works in British Columbia, Canada.  A place where I wanted to visit ever since I watched Anne of Green Gables as a young girl (though I'm not so sure if that is where the series where filmed.  Another sign that I'm aging fast).  Anyhow, Johanna  recently took on the task at creating our company's logos and let me just say - they're beautiful.  Her work is elegant, and she has a strong graphic design sense.  Thank you Johanna!

RESULTS FROM THE RARE JEWELS SALE AT CHRISTIE'S

The Christie's  sale today went down very well from the looks of it.

Full house with a standing room audience! Details coming soon...

Rare Jewels and Objets d'Art: A Superb Collection - Oct. 21, 2009

Pictures courtesy of Christie's

Art Deco is alive and well!  Today, Christie's New York will auction a superb collection of the finest deco jewelry, and yours truly will be there to witness this exciting event along with some serious art deco lovers and collectors.  No doubt the sale will be as memorable as the subject at hand...

THE BEST OF THE INTERNATIONAL FINE ART & ANTIQUE DEALERS SHOW

MAISON  GÉRARD

Deco Chic - Vanity by Jules Leleu

 

Graceful as ever - Jules Leleu exceptional desk

 

Two is better than one.  Indeed.

Jules Leleu bergere by Maison Gerard

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PRIMAVERA GALLERY

Slim and Elegant Art Deco Bracelet Watch

1925 Maurice Dufrene Ivory and Mother-Of-Pearl Chair

 

Auguste Bonaz Art Deco Galilite Necklace

 

Rare and unique pexiglass screens by Phillipe Jean.

A true mix among great deco lines.

Primavera Gallery

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BERND GOECKLER ANTIQUES   

Rene Lalique pair of Art Deco door handles

Jules Leleu Art Deco 1925 Sideboard

 

Hand-blown crystal decanter and glasses by Albert Rateau - Art Deco

 

Polished brass pair of Art Deco sconces, France ca 1940

 

Wrought iron andirons attributed to Raymond Subes

Bernd Goeckler Antiques

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KENTSHIRE

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco onyx line bracelet with a buckle - in platinum

 

Onyx seed pearl and enamel gentleman's dress set

 

Remarkably rare and beautiful Art Deco crystal and diamond brooch

 

Art Deco diamond and platinum choker on black velvet - circa 1920

 

Norwegian Art Deco gilt bracelet - Exquisite!

Kentshire

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GALLERY LEVEBVRE - PARIS

 

An outstanding and beautiful shagreen secretaire by Jacques Adnet

 

A pair of Georges Jouve sculptural masterpieces

 

Paul Etienne Sain

 

Jacques Henri Lartigue's Fine Photography

Gallery Lefebvre - Paris

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JASON JACQUES

Bold geometric designs against a silky black ground.  Raoul Lachenal lotus charger is inspired by the Egyptian revival style - Art Deco circa 1925

 

Large vipers' nest porcelain bowl by Maurice Gensoli - Art Deco circa 1930

 

A glamorous Max Laeuger birds in the bush Vase - Art Deco circa 1920

Jason Jacques 

CHRISTIE'S

Christie's Rare Jewels and Objects d'art sale is coming up Art Deco next week - Wednesday, October 21st.  This superb collection can now be viewed on their website.  Better still, you can preview them at the auction house here in NYC.  I'll be attending the sale next week, so stay tune for all the deco news here on this blog.

Art Deco Lapis Lazuli, Citrine and gold hand mirror, by Cartier.
Picture courtesy of Christie's

FALL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ART DECO HIGH TEA                                                   

AT THE WALDORF = ASTORIA HOTEL

CELEBRATE ART DECO

Déco Privé cordially invites you to join them at the Waldorf's Peacock Alley where champagne and high tea will be served at this singularly unique gathering celebrating Art Deco. Whether you are a respectable collector, a leading industry maker or just have a passion for anything deco, this event promises to be an elegant afternoon of lively discussion with a 20 minute lecture and presentation by a surprise guest who is a recognized authority in the field of Art Deco.

Déco Privé, a privately owned company by Vyna St. Phard and Patricia Quackenbush, is dedicated to bringing a renewed and modern awareness to Art Deco. The fascination with this glamorous and sexy style never seems to go away as it continues to resonate in the city that has forever immortalized Art Deco.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

2:30 - 5:00 PM

The Waldorf = Astoria Hotel

301 Park Ave at 50th Street

New York City

          

$80 per person

$100 per person at the door

For further information, call 917-562-1767 or visit www.decoprivenyc.com

Seating is limited so please RSVP with a check in the amount of $80 by October 1st.