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Benito Quinquela Martin - The Artist of La Boca
Benito Quinquela Martin was born in Buenos Aires (La Boca - the Port of Buenos Aires) in 1890 and was left at an Orphanage at 20 days of his birth. Adopted at the age of 6, he grew up in the district of La Boca. At 14, he began drawing although his adoptive father discouraged him. He entered school but had to leave at the age of 9 to help his stepfather in the coal business. At 15, he began delivering coal to the ships. By the time he was 17 he began studying drawing at a local school. His work depicted the port scenes. In his lifetime he explored all the art media including printmaking and ceramics. His most striking work involves "Heroic Worker" scenes both in oil on canvas and on printed works. He specialized in etching and aquatint. His first exhibit was in 1918 at the Witcomb Gallery in Buenos Aires to great reviews! in 1921 he exhibited in Rio de Janeiro and then Between 1923 and 1929 he exhibited in Madrid, Paris and all over the Continent including Italy. His philanthropic work in providing support to the arts and to children in La Boca are legendary. Founder of Cafe Tortoni in Buenos Aires where all the artists of the time formed a Salon. Today his work hangs at St. James Palace in London, among many other museums and private collections.
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American Art Deco Furniture By Ric Emmett Valentines Price
American Art Deco Furniture by Ric Emmett After FOUR years of research and writing this book has become a REALITY!!! It has become a part of the permanent collection in the Art & Design Libraries in many museums and universities. 200 copies were sold in the pre-publication offer!!! The book; Five hundred and sixty-nine pages of color pictures (none previously published), descriptions and period research has become the "bible" on the subject. It has chapters on Paul Frankl, Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde, Kem Weber and nineteen other American designers of the Art Deco period. The book includes chapters on manufacturers, a useful bibliography and a chapter showing tags, marks and labels. American Art Deco Furniture is published in an edition of only 1000. Each book is numbered. There will be NO second edition or any other printing or e-book publication. The book price is $ 150.00 plus local sales taxes if applicable. You may also send a check for $ 150.00 (add 7 % if located in Florida) along with your address to: Art Deco Pros., Inc. 7125 SW 47 # 303 Miami, FL 33155. Shipping included. Iza Emmett (305) 798-0308
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American Art Deco Furniture Book
American Art Deco Furniture Book on Modern Magazine
download a great article in the summer issue of Modern Magazine.
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AMERICAN ART DECO FURNITURE
WOODS OF THE WORLD - AS USED IN AMERICAN ART DECO FURNITURE AND DESIGN
WOODS OF THE WORLD – AS USED IN AMERICAN ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN & MANUFACTURE In his book, American Art Deco Furniture, Ric Emmett describes the use of exotic woods in the design of furniture by the great American Designers. This guide was published in the Home Furnishing Arts magazine’s Spring & Summer issue of 1935.
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Eugene Schoen is Included in American Art Deco Furniture by Ric Emmett
Eugene Schoen (1880 - 1957) was one of American Art Deco's top design names. The following is an excerpt from Ric Emmett's new book, American Art Deco Furniture: " Eugene Schoen (1880-1957) was born in New York City. He attended Colum¬bia University, graduating in 1901 with a degree in architecture. The Paris Exposition of 1925 inspired him to open an interior decorating business specializing in the new modern movement. He designed furniture, rugs, and occasional items for his cli¬ents. His work was exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s two exhibits of industrial design. Schoen had a wealthy clientele and his combination of the best of New York, Paris, and Vienna with the quality of craftsmanship of his furniture, mostly executed by Schmieg, Hungate, and Kotzian, brought him ample commissions through the depression. He maintained his exclusivity by selling through other decorators or to his own clients."
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by: Iza posted: February 05, 2016
American Art Deco Furniture by Ric Emmett After FOUR years of research and writing this book has become a REALITY!!! It has become a part of the permanent collection in the Art & Design Libraries in many museums and universities. 200 copies were sold in the pre-publication offer!!! The book; Five hundred and sixty-nine pages of color pictures (none previously published), descriptions and period research has become the "bible" on the subject. It has chapters on Paul Frankl, Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde, Kem Weber and nineteen other American designers of the Art Deco period. The book includes chapters on manufacturers, a useful bibliography and a chapter showing tags, marks and labels. American Art Deco Furniture is published in an edition of only 1000. Each book is numbered. There will be NO second edition or any other printing or e-book publication. The book price is $ 150.00 plus local sales taxes if applicable.
You may also send a check for $ 150.00 (add 7 % if located in Florida) along with your address to: Art Deco Pros., Inc. 7125 SW 47 # 303 Miami, FL 33155. Shipping included. Iza Emmett (305) 798-0308
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by: Iza posted: August 06, 2010
After making very few changes to our HOME PAGE over the years, we're updating a few features: Our "New Finds" will show the latest additions to the web page for those of you who visit frequently...would love to hear what you think. There are more changes coming so tune in again soon! We've not been posting new items until the webmaster, Alaskan Star, has a chance to finish the updates. THERE'S A TON OF "NEW ARRIVALS" THAT WILL BE POSTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS!!!
A COUPLE OF SCHNEIDER GLASS PIECES FROM THE BARBRA STREISAND COLLECTION
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by: Iza posted: May 06, 2010
WOW! Time sure flies! My "little dream" is to be able to keep this blog fairly current but if I only write every six months or so that "won't work"! As I was listing these two great Le Verre Francais glass items it occured to me how NEAT it was that they are both from the BARBRA STREISAND COLLECTION and they were auctioned in 1994 by Christie's. They are both of extremely fine quality and I love the "Chats" and how the shadows of the cats dance on the glass. Other than that, this year in March we did the Architectural Digest Home Design show again and had a lot of fun.
VISITOR FROM ABROAD WITH FLAMINGO
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by: Modernism posted: January 23, 2009
We were fortunate to have a visit from French art deco expert Prof. Richard Rock this January. Richard is known for his discerning eye, sardonic humor and, as a former professional dancer, his ability to leap over flamingos in a single bound. Here is Prof. Rock examining a flamingo from our front yard flamingo farm.
ART DECO WEEKEND 2009 - DOWN ARGENTINE WAY IN MIAMI BEACH
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by: Iza posted: January 15, 2009
MIAMI BEACH'S ART DECO WEEKEND with its "Down Argentine Way - Deco Vino Tango" theme was a great hit & lots of fun!!! There were guided tours of the Miami Beach Art Deco District and the Wolfsonian, Tango dancing and lessons and of course great food & some wonderful Argentine wines!
Gave me a chance to visit with some good friends such as Beth Dunlop of Home magazine and Jeff Gale of Oceanside antiques.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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by: Iza posted: January 02, 2009
It's 2009...DUCK!!!
We wish everyone a wonderful 2009!!!
Ric's duck collection grew quite a lot in 2008. Soooo....he decided that he wanted to group them together for a family portrait. He's still working on the second "Gomo the Rubber Duck" book.
SHIRLEY ALLEN OPENS - CAPTIVA, FLORIDA
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by: Iza posted: December 26, 2008
Our good friends, Shirley Allen and George Sicanolfi are back in business in Captiva after all the hurricanes of a few years ago. Shirley offers great wearable art, jewelry etc....check out their website at www.shirleyallen.com.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
MAY 2009 BE HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS!
THE ARTWORK IS COURTESY OF OUR 8 YEAR OLD GRANDSON, TRENT SCOTT BIRD.
MODERNISM GALLERY GIFTS UNDER $ 500.00
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by: Iza posted: July 16, 2008
WE'VE LAUNCHED A MODERNISM GIFTS SECTION. KEEP LOOKING! WE ARE OFFERING GIFTS UNDER $ 500, JUST RIGHT FOR THAT BIRTHDAY, GRADUATION, HOLIDAY OR ANY SPECIAL OCCASION...OR A TREAT FOR YOURSELF! PRICE INCLUDES PACKING, SHIPPING AND INSURANCE. YOUR GIFT IS WRAPPED IN BLACK HIGH GLOSS PAPER WITH A SILVER "MODERNISM GALLERY" SEAL AND A CERTIFICATE DETAILING AND DESCRIBING YOUR GIFT. THE GIFT IS SENT IN YOUR NAME WITH YOUR RETURN ADDRESS! A CLASSY WAY TO GIVE!
LOTS OF NEW THINGS
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by: Iza posted: July 01, 2008
Can' believe it's July already! June was spent going to the San Francisco show, Ric took another appraisal course at New York University and then off shopping for cool stuff to add to our website...I think we found some really neat things. This bar cart for one! It's good to be back.
