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"Exploring the Modernist Marvels: From the Guggenheim Museum in New York City to Buenos Aires' Kavanagh Building" Step into a world where architecture becomes art

Background imageModernist Collection: MB130 Coffee table, c. 1923-25 (amaranth) (see also 2650226-7)

MB130 Coffee table, c. 1923-25 (amaranth) (see also 2650226-7)
2650228 MB130 Coffee table, c.1923-25 (amaranth) (see also 2650226-7) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 54.5x68x50 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: MS1009 dressing table and matching SN1 stool, fitted with sliding mirror, c

MS1009 dressing table and matching SN1 stool, fitted with sliding mirror, c
2647646 MS1009 dressing table and matching SN1 stool, fitted with sliding mirror, c.1926-27 (sycamore, sapelli & sycamore veneer, patinated iron and glass) by Chareau

Background imageModernist Collection: Table basse MB106, c. 1924 (mahogany) (see also 2657719)

Table basse MB106, c. 1924 (mahogany) (see also 2657719)
2657718 Table basse MB106, c.1924 (mahogany) (see also 2657719) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 55.5x61.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageModernist Collection: Pair of MF172 armchairs, c. 1920 (sycamore & canvas)

Pair of MF172 armchairs, c. 1920 (sycamore & canvas)
2654176 Pair of MF172 armchairs, c.1920 (sycamore & canvas) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 65x77x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageModernist Collection: Advertising Poster for the General Electric Company [AEG] 1910

Advertising Poster for the General Electric Company [AEG] 1910
696836 Advertising Poster for the General Electric Company [AEG] 1910 by Behrens, Peter (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 1881)

Background imageModernist Collection: Interior Design, c. 1920-30s (w / c on paper)

Interior Design, c. 1920-30s (w / c on paper)
661008 Interior Design, c.1920-30s (w/c on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageModernist Collection: Set Design for a Ballet, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter

Set Design for a Ballet, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho)
660947 Set Design for a Ballet, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho) by Exter

Background imageModernist Collection: The Boat; Le Bateau, c. 1936 (oil on canvas)

The Boat; Le Bateau, c. 1936 (oil on canvas)
826661 The Boat; Le Bateau, c.1936 (oil on canvas) by Exter, Alexandra Alexandrovna (1882-1949); 100x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boat; Le Bateau)

Background imageModernist Collection: Beach Umbrellas, 1931 (watercolour)

Beach Umbrellas, 1931 (watercolour)
6041498 Beach Umbrellas, 1931 (watercolour) by Dove, Arthur Garfield (1880-1946); 12.2 x 17.7 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageModernist Collection: Manege de Cochons, 1905-18 (gouache & w / c on paper) (recto)

Manege de Cochons, 1905-18 (gouache & w / c on paper) (recto)
5897180 Manege de Cochons, 1905-18 (gouache & w/c on paper) (recto) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 52.5x49.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageModernist Collection: Rare Grand Vase PF213, c. 1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657721-6)

Rare Grand Vase PF213, c. 1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657721-6)
2657720 Rare Grand Vase PF213, c.1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657721-6) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); height: 72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved alabaster section lyre-shaped)

Background imageModernist Collection: MF208 A Pair of armchairs, c. 1929 (mahogany & upholstery)

MF208 A Pair of armchairs, c. 1929 (mahogany & upholstery)
2650264 MF208 A Pair of armchairs, c.1929 (mahogany & upholstery) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); height: 83.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: MS423 Coiffeuse and SN1 stool, c. 1926 (sycamore)

MS423 Coiffeuse and SN1 stool, c. 1926 (sycamore)
2650229 MS423 Coiffeuse and SN1 stool, c.1926 (sycamore) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 114x78.5x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Stool: 35.5cm high); Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Armoire, c. 1924 (walnut, sycamore & ivory)

Armoire, c. 1924 (walnut, sycamore & ivory)
2650223 Armoire, c.1924 (walnut, sycamore & ivory) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 125x135x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Gueridon, c. 1927 (African mahogany & patinated wrought iron)

Gueridon, c. 1927 (African mahogany & patinated wrought iron)
2647643 Gueridon, c.1927 (African mahogany & patinated wrought iron) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 63.5x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: For the club-house of the Golf Hotel)

Background imageModernist Collection: Architectural fantasy incorporating the repeated slogan We Are Building, 1930 (litho)

Architectural fantasy incorporating the repeated slogan We Are Building, 1930 (litho)
3106884 Architectural fantasy incorporating the repeated slogan We Are Building, 1930 (litho) by Chernikhov, Yakov (1889-1951); Private Collection

Background imageModernist Collection: Snow on Ice, 1930 (oil & pencil on canvas)

Snow on Ice, 1930 (oil & pencil on canvas)
3742580 Snow on Ice, 1930 (oil & pencil on canvas) by Dove, Arthur Garfield (1880-1946); 46x55.2 cm; Private Collection

Background imageModernist Collection: Three women and child bathing under a tree (w / c & ink on paper)

Three women and child bathing under a tree (w / c & ink on paper)
741643 Three women and child bathing under a tree (w/c & ink on paper) by Meninsky, Bernard (1891-1950); 36.9x51.2 cm; University of Liverpool Art Gallery & Collections

Background imageModernist Collection: The Town; La Ville, c. 1914-1921 (oil on canvas)

The Town; La Ville, c. 1914-1921 (oil on canvas)
828286 The Town; La Ville, c.1914-1921 (oil on canvas) by Exter, Alexandra Alexandrovna (1882-1949); 110x100.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town; La Ville)

Background imageModernist Collection: Salle de bains I, a Paris, illustration from Interieurs by Leon Moussinac, pub

Salle de bains I, a Paris, illustration from Interieurs by Leon Moussinac, pub. Albert Levy, 1924-26 (colour litho)
STC469205 Salle de bains I, a Paris, illustration from Interieurs by Leon Moussinac, pub. Albert Levy, 1924-26 (colour litho) by Chareau

Background imageModernist Collection: Plate 19, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)

Plate 19, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)
STC439650 Plate 19, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageModernist Collection: Office, from Editions des de Bonadona, 1920s (colour litho)

Office, from Editions des de Bonadona, 1920s (colour litho)
STC425549 Office, from Editions des de Bonadona, 1920s (colour litho) by Meistermann, Jacques (fl.1920); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageModernist Collection: Rare Grand Vase PF213, c. 1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657720-6)

Rare Grand Vase PF213, c. 1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657720-6)
2657721 Rare Grand Vase PF213, c.1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657720-6) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); height: 72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved alabaster section lyre-shaped)

Background imageModernist Collection: Pair of adjustable floor lamps, c. 1926 (stained oak & patinated metal)

Pair of adjustable floor lamps, c. 1926 (stained oak & patinated metal)
2650263 Pair of adjustable floor lamps, c.1926 (stained oak & patinated metal) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); each 137.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: MB405 Bureau, 1927 (walnut & patinated metal)

MB405 Bureau, 1927 (walnut & patinated metal)
2650237 MB405 Bureau, 1927 (walnut & patinated metal) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 92.5x160x100 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Group of four MF11 armchairs, 1922 (stained beech & upholstery)

Group of four MF11 armchairs, 1922 (stained beech & upholstery)
2650221 Group of four MF11 armchairs, 1922 (stained beech & upholstery) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 90x56x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Pair of LP80 mask wall appliques, c. 1923 (patinated wrought iron & alabaster)

Pair of LP80 mask wall appliques, c. 1923 (patinated wrought iron & alabaster)
2647647 Pair of LP80 mask wall appliques, c.1923 (patinated wrought iron & alabaster) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 22.5x34x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: MB960 Settee, c. 1928 (patinated wrought iron, bubinga & textile)

MB960 Settee, c. 1928 (patinated wrought iron, bubinga & textile)
2647644 MB960 Settee, c.1928 (patinated wrought iron, bubinga & textile) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: With affixed pivoting side table on ball foot Canape)

Background imageModernist Collection: MF275 Games table and four elbow chairs, c. 1927 (beechwood, wrought iron & leather)

MF275 Games table and four elbow chairs, c. 1927 (beechwood, wrought iron & leather)
2647636 MF275 Games table and four elbow chairs, c.1927 (beechwood, wrought iron & leather) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageModernist Collection: Pair of MF172 lounge chairs, c. 1924 (Rio rosewood & velvet)

Pair of MF172 lounge chairs, c. 1924 (Rio rosewood & velvet)
2647635 Pair of MF172 lounge chairs, c.1924 (Rio rosewood & velvet) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 65.5x77x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: For Marie Foulon); Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Georgia O Keeffe, 1919-21 (palladium print)

Georgia O Keeffe, 1919-21 (palladium print)
2968209 Georgia O Keeffe, 1919-21 (palladium print) by Stieglitz, Alfred (1864-1946); 24.3x19.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Georgia Totto O Keeffe (November 15)

Background imageModernist Collection: A pair of sconces, c. 1924 (alabaster & iron) (see also 2819286-90)

A pair of sconces, c. 1924 (alabaster & iron) (see also 2819286-90)
2819287 A pair of sconces, c.1924 (alabaster & iron) (see also 2819286-90) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 20.2x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Eiffel Tower, 1924 (oil on canvas)

Eiffel Tower, 1924 (oil on canvas)
1068780 Eiffel Tower, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 184.1x174.3x3.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of the Meadows Foundation, Incorporated; French, out of copyright

Background imageModernist Collection: Vegetable Stand (oil on canvas)

Vegetable Stand (oil on canvas)
1767547 Vegetable Stand (oil on canvas) by Friedman, Arnold Aaron (1879-1946); 76.2x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetable Stand. Arnold Aaron Friedman (1874 or 1879-1946). Oil on canvas

Background imageModernist Collection: MB45 occasional table, c. 1927 (African mahogany)

MB45 occasional table, c. 1927 (African mahogany)
2647638 MB45 occasional table, c.1927 (African mahogany) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 49.5x60x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: For the Grand Hotel, Tours)

Background imageModernist Collection: Mother, 1933 (oil on canvas)

Mother, 1933 (oil on canvas)
5917379 Mother, 1933 (oil on canvas) by Galanda, Mikulas (1895-1938); 55x45.5 cm; Slovenska Narodna Galeria, Bratislava, Slovakia; Slovakian, out of copyright

Background imageModernist Collection: Woman dressing, 1932 (oil on canvas)

Woman dressing, 1932 (oil on canvas)
5917378 Woman dressing, 1932 (oil on canvas) by Galanda, Mikulas (1895-1938); 39.8x35 cm; Slovenska Narodna Galeria, Bratislava, Slovakia; Slovakian, out of copyright

Background imageModernist Collection: Mother and baby, c. 1934 (oil on plywood)

Mother and baby, c. 1934 (oil on plywood)
5917377 Mother and baby, c.1934 (oil on plywood) by Galanda, Mikulas (1895-1938); 30x25 cm; Slovenska Narodna Galeria, Bratislava, Slovakia; Slovakian, out of copyright

Background imageModernist Collection: Set Design for a Ballet, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter

Set Design for a Ballet, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho)
660951 Set Design for a Ballet, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho) by Exter

Background imageModernist Collection: Experimental Set Design, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter

Experimental Set Design, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho)
660949 Experimental Set Design, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho) by Exter

Background imageModernist Collection: Set Design for Shakespeares Macbeth, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter

Set Design for Shakespeares Macbeth, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho)
660946 Set Design for Shakespeares Macbeth, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho) by Exter

Background imageModernist Collection: Anglepoise desk lamp, designed 1934 (steel)

Anglepoise desk lamp, designed 1934 (steel)
702713 Anglepoise desk lamp, designed 1934 (steel) by Carwardine, George (1887-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early manufacture by Herbert Terry & Sons); Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: House Design, c. 1905-6 (w / c and pen on paper)

House Design, c. 1905-6 (w / c and pen on paper)
661082 House Design, c.1905-6 (w/c and pen on paper) by Averbeke, Emiel van (1876-1946); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageModernist Collection: Design from Suggestions for Fabrics and Carpet, published c. 1925 (colour litho)

Design from Suggestions for Fabrics and Carpet, published c. 1925 (colour litho)
STC404358 Design from Suggestions for Fabrics and Carpet, published c.1925 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suggestions pour Etoffes et Tapis)

Background imageModernist Collection: Bathroom at Merijoki country house, designed by Eliel Saarinen, from Documents d Art Moderne

Bathroom at Merijoki country house, designed by Eliel Saarinen, from Documents d Art Moderne, 1903 (colour litho)
STC386368 Bathroom at Merijoki country house, designed by Eliel Saarinen, from Documents d Art Moderne, 1903 (colour litho) by Saarinen

Background imageModernist Collection: SN9 Gueridon with three leaves, two being adjustable, c. 1930 (patinated wrought iron)

SN9 Gueridon with three leaves, two being adjustable, c. 1930 (patinated wrought iron)
CH448383 SN9 Gueridon with three leaves, two being adjustable, c.1930 (patinated wrought iron) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 65.5x50x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Plate 40, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)

Plate 40, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)
STC439652 Plate 40, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageModernist Collection: Chambre de jeaune fille II, a Paris, illustration from Interieurs by Leon Moussinac, pub

Chambre de jeaune fille II, a Paris, illustration from Interieurs by Leon Moussinac, pub
STC469204 Chambre de jeaune fille II, a Paris, illustration from Interieurs by Leon Moussinac, pub. Albert Levy, 1924-26 (colour litho) by Chareau



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"Exploring the Modernist Marvels: From the Guggenheim Museum in New York City to Buenos Aires' Kavanagh Building" Step into a world where architecture becomes art, as we delve into the realm design. The iconic Guggenheim Museum on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, stands tall as a testament to this avant-garde movement. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, its spiraling structure challenges traditional norms and invites visitors to experience art in a whole new way. Venturing beyond American shores, we find ourselves captivated by the Clipstone Colliery DP137964. This industrial marvel showcases how even functional spaces can embrace modernist aesthetics with its clean lines and geometric forms. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Kavanagh Building proudly displays its Art Deco Pavilion façade. A symbol of elegance and sophistication, it perfectly encapsulates the spirit of modernism while adding a touch of Argentine charm. Meanwhile, across continents in Holland-On-Sea lies an exquisite Modernist House that seamlessly blends nature with contemporary design. Its minimalist approach creates harmony between man-made structures and their surroundings. Returning to the Big Apple's vibrant streetscape is another glimpse at the Guggenheim Museum's striking presence. Its fusion of form and function continues to inspire awe among both locals and tourists alike. Traveling back through time reveals Le Frisson Nouveau - an alluring tango dress illustrated by Czech artist Ludvik Strimpl for Gazette du Bon Ton magazine during Paris' fashion heyday from 1912-1925. This captivating piece exemplifies how modernism transcended architectural boundaries and influenced various artistic disciplines. Shifting gears towards residential spaces brings us to Southgate Estate in Runcorn circa 1977 – housing units that epitomize practicality without compromising style or innovation.