Lucite in the Sky
A vintage spun-lucite globe from auction, in a green that matches the great room tile.
Tag: Auction
Another Auction Craft
Tiny glass-framed prints of the birds and hares from the north garden.
Cheap Crystals
An old crystal chandelier from auction, taken apart for about 1,000 crystals.
Random Recent Auction Finds
Recent auction finds, from oriole watercolors to a huge set of Mikasa dishes.
A Bit More Outdoor Art
Steel cranes and rusty geese from an auction, and getting 9-foot cranes home in Barbie.
Another Eagle Landed
Another eagle landed: a John Richen steel wall sculpture for the great room.
Even More Auction Finds
Even more auction finds, including a dresser and a bold armchair.
Found on Auction
An early-1800s Davenport desk from auction, with a 1933 receipt from Southwold still in the drawer.
New Art, Part 1 of 2
New art for the walls, including more Ahlgren serigraphs and some Charley Harper lithographs.
More Auction Finds
More auction finds, including a dozen Roy Ahlgren serigraphs.
The Blue Eagle and Friends
Bronze birds, a Curtis Jeré and other small sculptures found at auction.
Just add steel sculptures
Giant steel condor and eagle sculptures from an auction, and how we installed them.
Making the Great Room Great–Step Six: Finding Art
Making the great room great: finding art for the walls, mostly at auction.
Making the Great Room Great, Step Five: Finding Furniture
Making the great room great: finding mid-century furniture, mostly at auction.
More Furniture Finds
More auction finds: a deco side table, a Stein daybed and a wooden rocking chair.
A Trip to the Auction House
Our new great room table and chairs came from an auction house and a closing hardware store.