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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: 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

Background imageModernist Collection: Le Cypres et la Rose, Summer dress by Georges Doeuillet, Art-deco fashion

Le Cypres et la Rose, Summer dress by Georges Doeuillet, Art-deco fashion, for the Gazette du Bon Ton
3960917 Le Cypres et la Rose, Summer dress by Georges Doeuillet, Art-deco fashion, for the Gazette du Bon Ton, a Parisian fashion magazine published between 1912-15 and 1919-25 by Barbier

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)
2819288 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: A pair of sconces, c. 1924 (alabaster & iron) (see also 2819287-90)

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

Background imageModernist Collection: Tree, 1934 (painting)

Tree, 1934 (painting)
6041507 Tree, 1934 (painting) by Dove, Arthur Garfield (1880-1946); Private Collection

Background imageModernist Collection: Soffiati Trasparenti, for Venini, designed in 1921-25 (glass)

Soffiati Trasparenti, for Venini, designed in 1921-25 (glass)
1775721 Soffiati Trasparenti, for Venini, designed in 1921-25 (glass) by Zecchin, Vittorio (1878-1947); height: 49 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; Italian, out of copyright

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)
2657724 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: Rare Grand Vase PF213, c. 1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657720-6)

Rare Grand Vase PF213, c. 1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657720-6)
2657722 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: Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)

Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)
2650234 Library bookcase, c.1926 (bubinga & rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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

MB130 Coffee table, c. 1923-25 (amaranth)
2650226 MB130 Coffee table, c.1923-25 (amaranth) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: MF220 Armchair, c. 1922 (amaranth & velvet)

MF220 Armchair, c. 1922 (amaranth & velvet)
2650224 MF220 Armchair, c.1922 (amaranth & velvet) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 84x69.5x85 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: SN9 smokers gueridon, c. 1929 (patinated wrought iron)

SN9 smokers gueridon, c. 1929 (patinated wrought iron)
2647648 SN9 smokers gueridon, c.1929 (patinated wrought iron) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 71x54x39 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: LP180 table lamp, c. 1923 (patinated wrought iron & alabaster)

LP180 table lamp, c. 1923 (patinated wrought iron & alabaster)
2647645 LP180 table lamp, c.1923 (patinated wrought iron & alabaster) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 28.5x25x21.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Wall-mounted shelf, c. 1930 (walnut)

Wall-mounted shelf, c. 1930 (walnut)
2647641 Wall-mounted shelf, c.1930 (walnut) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 35x184x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Each shelf with suspended drawer case, with ivory pull)

Background imageModernist Collection: Pair of table lamps LP625, c. 1926 (alabaster & patinated iron)

Pair of table lamps LP625, c. 1926 (alabaster & patinated iron)
2654178 Pair of table lamps LP625, c.1926 (alabaster & patinated iron) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); height: 15 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageModernist Collection: La Religieuse, a rare table lamp, 1925 (mahogany & alabaster)

La Religieuse, a rare table lamp, 1925 (mahogany & alabaster)
2654058 La Religieuse, a rare table lamp, 1925 (mahogany & alabaster) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); height: 80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cone-shaped carved foot)

Background imageModernist Collection: Leaving the Munitions Works, 1919 (w / c on paper)

Leaving the Munitions Works, 1919 (w / c on paper)
2651679 Leaving the Munitions Works, 1919 (w/c on paper) by Knights, Winifred (1899-1947); 27x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Provenance: Allan Gwynne Jones.); © Liss Fine Art; British

Background imageModernist Collection: MB170 Gueridon, c. 1926 (Indian rosewood)

MB170 Gueridon, c. 1926 (Indian rosewood)
2647639 MB170 Gueridon, c.1926 (Indian rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 50x78x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: With hexagonal top on tapering uprights); Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Air, Rail and Water, study, 1937 (gouache over pencil on paper laid down on panel)

Air, Rail and Water, study, 1937 (gouache over pencil on paper laid down on panel)
602070 Air, Rail and Water, study, 1937 (gouache over pencil on paper laid down on panel) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 49.8x85.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Air, Fer et Eau)

Background imageModernist Collection: MB241a games table, c. 1926 (Rio rosewood, baize & brass)

MB241a games table, c. 1926 (Rio rosewood, baize & brass)
602044 MB241a games table, c.1926 (Rio rosewood, baize & brass) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 72.5x146x103 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: with folding baize-lined surface)

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

Bureau MB405, 1927 (walnut & patinated metal)
1066374 Bureau MB405, 1927 (walnut & patinated metal) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 92.5x160x100 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Two Peasant Women with Baskets, (oil on canvas)

Two Peasant Women with Baskets, (oil on canvas)
651459 Two Peasant Women with Baskets, (oil on canvas) by Exter, Alexandra Alexandrovna (1882-1949); 118x74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Peasant Women with Baskets)

Background imageModernist Collection: Design from New Floral Designs and Colours, published 1925 (colour litho)

Design from New Floral Designs and Colours, published 1925 (colour litho)
STC404357 Design from New Floral Designs and Colours, published 1925 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floreal)

Background imageModernist Collection: Dining Room in colonial style, from Interiors and Colours, published 1925 (colour litho)

Dining Room in colonial style, from Interiors and Colours, published 1925 (colour litho)
STC404311 Dining Room in colonial style, from Interiors and Colours, published 1925 (colour litho) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageModernist Collection: Plate 5, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)

Plate 5, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho)
STC439651 Plate 5, from Prismes, 1930 (colour litho) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

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

Cabinet de travail I, a Paris, illustration from Interieurs by Leon Moussinac, pub. Albert Levy, 1924-26 (colour litho)
STC469203 Cabinet de travail I, a Paris, illustration from Interieurs by Leon Moussinac, pub. Albert Levy, 1924-26 (colour litho) by Chareau

Background imageModernist Collection: A Palm Beach, At Palm Beach, Florida, USA, Art-deco fashion for the Gazette du Bon Ton

A Palm Beach, At Palm Beach, Florida, USA, Art-deco fashion for the Gazette du Bon Ton
3960931 A Palm Beach, At Palm Beach, Florida, USA, Art-deco fashion for the Gazette du Bon Ton, a Parisian fashion magazine published between 1912-1915 and 1919-1925 by Barbier

Background imageModernist Collection: Table basse MB106, c. 1924 (mahogany) (see also 2657718)

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

Background imageModernist Collection: Illuminated vitrine cabinet, c. 1925-30 (sycamore, glass, mirror & ivory)

Illuminated vitrine cabinet, c. 1925-30 (sycamore, glass, mirror & ivory)
2650230 Illuminated vitrine cabinet, c.1925-30 (sycamore, glass, mirror & ivory) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 99.2x144.5x32.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Open bookcase, c. 1925 (Honduran mahogany & Rio rosewood)

Open bookcase, c. 1925 (Honduran mahogany & Rio rosewood)
2647640 Open bookcase, c.1925 (Honduran mahogany & Rio rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 90x126x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageModernist Collection: MG820 / 821 illuminated triptych mirror (patinated steel, alabaster & glass)

MG820 / 821 illuminated triptych mirror (patinated steel, alabaster & glass)
2647634 MG820/821 illuminated triptych mirror (patinated steel, alabaster & glass) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageModernist Collection: MG311 / 312 wall mirror, c. 1928 (nickelled, wrought & black-painted iron with ivory pull)

MG311 / 312 wall mirror, c. 1928 (nickelled, wrought & black-painted iron with ivory pull)
2647633 MG311/312 wall mirror, c.1928 (nickelled, wrought & black-painted iron with ivory pull) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 75.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageModernist Collection: The Inn, 1942 (wax emulsion and aluminum paint on canvas)

The Inn, 1942 (wax emulsion and aluminum paint on canvas)
3614065 The Inn, 1942 (wax emulsion and aluminum paint on canvas) by Dove, Arthur Garfield (1880-1946); 61x 68.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Background imageModernist Collection: Rare Grand Vase PF213, c. 1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657720-5)

Rare Grand Vase PF213, c. 1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657720-5)
2657726 Rare Grand Vase PF213, c.1930 (alabaster & zinc) (see also 2657720-5) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); height: 72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved alabaster section lyre-shaped)

Background imageModernist Collection: Pair of LP625 table lamps, c. 1926 (alabaster & metal)

Pair of LP625 table lamps, c. 1926 (alabaster & metal)
2654177 Pair of LP625 table lamps, c.1926 (alabaster & metal) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); height: 15 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageModernist Collection: Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)

Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)
2650235 Library bookcase, c.1926 (bubinga & rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)

Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)
2650232 Library bookcase, c.1926 (bubinga & rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: SN15 Coffee table, c. 1930 (amaranth)

SN15 Coffee table, c. 1930 (amaranth)
2650225 SN15 Coffee table, c.1930 (amaranth) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 50x65x55 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageModernist Collection: Double bed, c. 1930 (Rio rosewood, patinated wrought iron & velvet)

Double bed, c. 1930 (Rio rosewood, patinated wrought iron & velvet)
2647642 Double bed, c.1930 (Rio rosewood, patinated wrought iron & velvet) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 59x205x190 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: With pivoting side table)

Background imageModernist Collection: The City of Paris, 1911 (oil on canvas)

The City of Paris, 1911 (oil on canvas)
602077 The City of Paris, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 38x57.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Ville de Paris); Photo © Christies Images

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

Set Design for a Jazz Musical, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho)
660945 Set Design for a Jazz Musical, illustration from Maquettes de Theatre by Alexandra Exter, published 1920s (litho) by Exter

Background imageModernist Collection: Composition de Madame de Andrada - Maison Paul Dumas, a wallpaper design

Composition de Madame de Andrada - Maison Paul Dumas, a wallpaper design
STC383612 Composition de Madame de Andrada - Maison Paul Dumas, a wallpaper design from, Le decor moderne dans la tenture et le tissue, pub

Background imageModernist Collection: Composition de Stephany, a wallpaper design from, Le decor moderne dans la tenture et le tissue, pub

Composition de Stephany, a wallpaper design from, Le decor moderne dans la tenture et le tissue, pub
STC383603 Composition de Stephany, a wallpaper design from, Le decor moderne dans la tenture et le tissue, pub. 1930 (pochoir print) by Clouzot

Background imageModernist Collection: A Sienese Village (oil on panel)

A Sienese Village (oil on panel)
5895263 A Sienese Village (oil on panel) by Dismorr, Jessica Stewart (1885-1939); 40.6x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dismorr, Jessica Stewart (1885-1939))



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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.