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Established in 1982, Lost City Arts is recognized internationally as a leading source of 20th-century fine art, design, furniture, lighting, and accessories.

Owner, James Elkind, travels the world in search of unique pieces.

05/19/2026

Music Stand by Sam Maloof, c. 1965

Sam Maloof, legendary self-taught furniture designer and woodworker was born in Chino California to a large Lebanese immigrant family. His extensive career making handcrafted organic furniture makes one of the most important American studio furniture makers in Post War California Design. He is known for his meticulous craftsmanship, unique woodworking techniques, and furniture that emphasized the natural beauty of wood and flowing. His work resides in scores of major institutions and is included in important collections Nationwide. He was the first craftsman to receive a MacArthur Fellowship for his significant contributions to design and craftsmanship.

This exquisite and functional sculptural music stand in carved walnut showcases his expert craftsmanship. Resting on a tripod base, this music stand is fully adjustable and can be raised or lowered with the aid of a peg in the stand; the stand also swivels.

Condition: Good.

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H 51.5” x W 37.25” x D 17.75” (130.81 x 94.62 x 45.08 cm)

05/11/2026

‘Standard’ Floor Lamp by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1955

Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) was a renowned Swiss architect and designer, known for his collaboration with his cousin Le Corbusier. Together, they pioneered modernist architecture and furniture design, creating iconic works defined by functionalism and minimalist aesthetics. Jeanneret is especially celebrated for his innovative use of wood and tubular steel, producing timeless designs that balance industrial materials with organic forms.

This lamp and side table was created as part of Jeanneret’s work for the modernist city of Chandigarh, India, one of his most significant contributions to furniture and urban planning. Designed specifically for the climate and culture of the region, these works emphasized simplicity, durability, and elegance. This design was used in the Supreme Court and the University of Chandigarh.

Jeanneret’s work remains celebrated worldwide for its lasting influence on twentieth-century design and modernism.

Condition: Good. Restored and rewired.

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H 70” x W 30” x D 23”
Other measurements: Bottom shelf” 17” x 17” - Table top: 22.5” x 11” - Light armature: 29 1/2”W x 8”D.

Teak wood and painted aluminum

05/07/2026

“Chinoise” sculpture, 1913, by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875–1942)

Born into immense privilege as the daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney charted an unconventional path for a woman of her time by pursuing a career as a sculptor. She became one of the foremost patrons of American art in the early twentieth century, her dedication to supporting artists eventually leading to the founding of the Whitney Museum, while her own commissions include the Titanic Memorial in Washington, D.C., a World War I memorial in Brittany, and a monument to Buffalo Bill in Wyoming.

Among her earliest achievements is this marvelous gilded plaster self-portrait, “Chinoise” (1913). This art nouveau work is the original plaster she gilded by hand. In 1914, she had two bronzes and one marble made from the piece — the marble now resides in the Whitney Museum’s permanent collection.

We were recently reunited with this beautiful sculpture of Gertrude after she spent 3 weeks at the guilder where she was repaired, cleaned, and, waxed. We missed her very much but are glad to see that she is looking radiant as ever.

We invite you to marvel at her beauty yourself in our booth on the 10th floor of the !

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D 16” x W 17” x H 61.5”

03/17/2026

‘Untitled’, oil on canvas, Robert Indiana, 1959

Sculptor, painter and printmaker Robert Indiana, has been a preeminent figure in American art since the 1960s. 5 years before his iconic LOVE image was created, he painted this ‘Untitled’ work.

Two small sketches for ‘Untitled’ appear in Robert Indiana’s journal entry dated March 7, 1959 (slide 2), accompanied by a note that he began the work on “too-dry linen” he had received for free from an art supply store. Unable to afford canvas at the time, Indiana was primarily working on Homasote and plywood, making this one of his earliest paintings on canvas.

‘Untitled’ continues his exploration of the avocado seed motif and relates closely to his mural Stavrosis (1958, slide 3), in which he depicts the Crucifixion; Indiana employed botanical forms to represent Christ and the two thieves. The mirrored avocado seed shapes in ‘Untitled’ can be understood as a horizontal reorientation of the form used to depict the Good Thief in Stavrosis.

Come see this unique early work from iconic American artist Robert Indiana in our booth at the New York Design Center!

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H 40” x W 37” x D 1”

02/23/2026

Pair of Arne Jacobsen Pot Chairs

Originally designed for the Copenhagen SAS Royal Hotel in 1960, The Pot chair is an example of Arne Jacobsen’s constant effort to create simpler designs with a clear-cut form. The Pot was in use in several places around the hotel, including in the spectacular conservatory with its plush carpets and two-storey wall-mounted glass showcases with hanging orchids.

Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, the Pot’s design was based on a novel technological method, in which the furniture was shaped in a hard foam material and subsequently padded and upholstered. The groundbreaking method liberated Arne Jacobsen from the limitations of more traditional materials and gave him free hands to shape the form. The clear articulation of the two parts of the construction – the embracing seat shell and the supporting steel frame – exemplifies the rationalization of form and expression that Arne Jacobsen consistently sought in his design.

In 1959, the year before the official opening of the hotel, the Pot was launched by furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen but was taken out of production shortly after. It was relaunched in 2018. These original chairs from the mid-century period have been reupholstered in saddle tan leather to resemble the pristine, newly constructed chairs that adorned the SAS Royal.

Come try out these wonderful chairs in our booth at the New York Design Center!

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W. 29” x H 27” x D. 23”, Seat H. 16”

02/19/2026

Rare Opaline Pendant Chandelier, Italy 1960s

1960’s Italian pendant chandelier with four opaline glass cups, suspended by wood clamps.

W 23” x H 39.5” x D 23”

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02/12/2026

Pan of Rohallion
Frederick William MacMonnies (1863–1937)

Frederick William MacMonnies was one of America’s foremost Beaux-Arts sculptors, celebrated for his dynamic compositions and technical mastery of the human form. Born in 1863 in Brooklyn Heights, he began his artistic training in Manhattan before becoming an apprentice to the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. MacMonnies continued his studies at the Art Students League, the National Academy of Design, and Cooper Union, later moving to Paris in 1884 to attend the Académie Colarossi and ultimately the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts.

He rose to international prominence in the late 19th century with major public commissions, including the monumental Barge of State for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and the widely debated Bacchante and Infant Faun. A master of allegorical and mythological subjects, MacMonnies remained devoted to the Beaux-Arts tradition throughout his career, culminating in his monumental Marne Battle Monument, gifted to France in 1924.

Pan of Rohallion, conceived in 1890, exemplifies MacMonnies’ appreciation of classical mythology and his fluid, naturalistic modeling. The figure of Pan reflects the sculptor’s deep engagement with movement and form. This bronze, bearing a rich brown patina, is inscribed “Frederick MacMonnies” and stamped “H. Rouard. Fondeur,” referencing the esteemed Parisian foundry.

PROVENANCE: Private collection, New Jersey, acquired circa 1995.

Come see this exceptional bronze by Frederick William MacMonnies in our booth at the New York Design Center!

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H 15 in. x W 4.5 in. x D 6 in.

02/05/2026

Necklace pendants by Harry Bertoia, 1940s, 1950s, 2015.

In the 1940s, The famous furniture designer and sculptor Harry Bertoia, known for his iconic functional wire pieces for knoll and his imaginative metal sculptures, toyed with the idea of creating a complete line of jewelry—but it never materialized.

However, early in his career, Bertoia studied at Cranbrook University from 1937-1943. With the war-time need for metal supplies, Bertoia turned his creative energy to projects that utilized less metal: jewelry. He shared his hand-crafted jewelry with his friends at Cranbrook and even made wedding rings for artist and designer Ray Eames, among other peers. The organic shapes and fine detail of the jewelry later evolved into the early sculpture forms.

In the 1970s, Bertoia returned briefly to jewelry design at Bertoia Studios, his designs were brought to life in 2015 by his daughter Celia Bertoia in limited editions of 5, 50 and 100, respectively.

Hand-Forged Silver, Ebony and Silver Wire Pendant, 1942: H 5.5 in. x W 4 in. x D .6 in

Harry Bertoia Silver, Ebony and Coral Pendant, from 1950s: H 5.5 in. x W 3 in. x D 0.25 in.

Round Sterling Silver Gong Style Pendant, 2015: Dia. 2.5 in.

Round 18 karat Gold Gong Style Pendant, 2015: Dia. 2.5 in.

Sterling Silver Gong Style Pendant, 2015: H 1.88 in. x W 2.32 in.

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01/28/2026

Walnut & Oak Round Coffee Table by Oluf Lund, Denmark 2018

A contemporary design in the Scandinavian tradition by Oluf Lund. Lund studied furniture design at the Aarhus School of Architecture. In his workshop he designs and develops his furniture in small series. He designed furniture for a project at the School of Architecture for the furniture fair in Copenhagen in 1990 which launched his career.

H. 12.75” x Dia. 29.5”

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200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 909
New York, NY
10016

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Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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