THE LAWRENCE INUIT SCUPTURE COLLECTION

Also included in the Lawrence auction is a large collection of Inuit carvings. Robert Lawrence had a film production studio in Toronto, Canada in the late 1950's to early 1960's.  While he was working there he would have the opportunity a few times a year to meet the Inuit people along the Great Lakes area when they would bring their carvings to sell.  Especially interesting is a beautifully carved jade seal. All of the carvings in the auction were purchased from about 1957 - 1963.

THE LAWRENCE COLLECTION ...A LIFE WELL-TRAVELED European and Asian Furniture, Decorative Arts, Rugs and Textiles AUCTION: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 AT 10AM

Viewing: Friday, Nov. 6th --10:00am - 5:00pm
          Monday, Nov. 9th -- 10:00am - 6:00pm
          Tuesday, Nov. 10th --  10:00am - 6:00pm
          Wednesday, Nov. 11th --  10:00am - 7:00pm
THE LAWRENCE COLLECTION ...A LIFE WELL-TRAVELED
European and Asian Furniture, Decorative Arts, Rugs and Textiles
AUCTION: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 AT 10AM

UPCOMING SALES

Tepper Galleries announces that our November auctions will take place over a 3 day period beginning on November 12th with the single owner sale of Marjorie Lawrence. That very same day we will have a specialty auction of  American paintings, drawings and works of art. On Friday, November 13, your luck at Tepper will continue with a mammoth  2 day sale of everything that everyone loves about Tepper - furniture and decorative arts!!!! Get ready for a fabulous treasure hunt!

THE COLLECTION OF MARJORIE J. AND ROBERT L. LAWRENCE

On November 12th, 2009 Tepper Galleries will spotlight the unique Collection of Marjorie J. and Robert L. Lawrence. This auction will feature over 400 lots of rare and exotic objects that tell the story of a life well traveled and trace the ancient trade routes of the Mediterranean, Near East and North Africa.

Among the offerings will be painted Italian furniture and works of art including a 17th Century Florentine portal - Oriental rugs, pillows, nomadic clothing and related accent pieces bearing the exotic imprint of Persia, Turkey, the Caucasus and other Eastern Mediterranean cultures – ancient Roman glassware, Syrian paper maché pen cases and Continental patch boxes – camel saddles and African carvings.


The Lawrence’s passion for collecting led them to the bazaars of the Mid-East and North Africa and inspired Marjorie to become one of the first women rug dealers and to launch a thriving business called the PILLOWRY which operated from 1971 – 1989 on Manhattan's Upper East Side.


This collection will appeal to the cognoscenti, interior decorator and private collector seeking authentic, one of a kind treasures. Much of it was acquired through specialist dealers in Spain, Italy, Germany, England and America as well as the Lawrence’s direct purchases from mosques, bazaars and even off the backs of camels!


Exhibition at Tepper Galleries
110 East 25th Street
between Park and Lexington Avenues
New York City


Fri,    November 6 from 10:00 – 7:00PM
Mon,  November 9 from 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Tues, November 10 from 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Wed,  November 11 from 10:00AM – 7:00PM


The auction will be held Thurs, November 12 at 10:00AM

TEPPER UPCOMING SALES

EXCEPTIONAL ESTATES AUCTION (OCT24), SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009 at 10 AM

EXHIBITION, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 9 AM to 7 PM

ESTATE PROPERTIES INCLUDING MORE ITEMS FROM THE DAVID BARRETT COLLECTION