Summer 2017

2017 Antiques & Fine Art 101 On the right, André Sornay’s mahogany game table, studded with his hallmark clouté detail, is surrounded by circa-1930s French rosewood side chairs with brass nail motif, also by Sornay; the chairs and table are from Bernd Goeckler. The original serpentine Vladimir Kagan sofa on the left invites comfort, fitting perfectly in the corner; fromWright Auction. Centered between the sofa and pair of blue upholstered, patinated silver barrel chairs, is a Paul Evans wrought-iron table, circa 1963 (Bernd Goeckler). The chairs are by Suzanne Lovell Inc. in the style of Jean Michel Frank. Says Lovell, “We wanted livable interiors without feeling precious.” Hanging on the left wall is Esteban Vicente’s 1985 collage, Primavera Series: Lavender. To its right is a painting by Israeli artist Raffi Lavie. Peche and the gray and white striated, circa-1920s marble coffee table by Edgar Brandt. Other quintessential furnishings in the apartment include a modernist commode by Eugene Printz, with five drawers in palm wood veneer with gilt bronze hardware and base, a rare example of his all-over veneer technique; a circa- 1925 Art Deco mounted Macassar ebony, ivory, and mahogany cabinet by Maurice Jallot; and a circa-1930s three drawer cabinet in Brazilian rosewood and patinated bronze signed by Jacques Leleu. Lovell consistently unearths treasures for her clients through her relationships with trusted dealers of antiques and design furniture—those who conduct busi- ness in the world of Art Basel, FOG, TEFAF, and the like. Lovell notes the tremendous growth of fine art furniture in the last ten years, with the design and art worlds looking increasingly alike and playing off of one another. Seeing an investment in design furniture of today as not only supporting a living and working artist/artisan, but, as Lovell states, “It’s the antiques of the future!” A favorite example is the circa-2007 bronze limited edition bench in the gallery hall by Ingrid Donat, which, as an example of iconic contemporary design, adds depth to the client’s collection. In the year ahead, Suzanne Lovell Inc. is looking forward to major contempo- rary design installations, including a concentrated collaboration with David Wiseman through R & Company, acquisitions by Ingrid Donat through Carpenter’s Workshop, and the list grows from here. “We’re thrilled to have designed limited edition pairs of chairs with Nature Squared that will become available in 2017 and will be featured in Boat International, the world’s leading luxury yacht magazine.” Frank Pollaro is another frequent collaborator that Lovell enlists in the creation of museum-quality heirloom furniture. These con- temporary pieces find the perfect dialogue with the best examples of iconic designs by such masters as Fornasetti, Gio Ponti and Maison Jansen, thanks to dealers like Bernd Goeckler, Karl Kemp, and Maison Gerard. Lovell sees Sir John Soane (1753–1837), one of the most inventive architects of his time, as an inspiration behind this and other projects. Says Lovell, “Soane referred to ‘the poetry of architecture.’ His words are telling,” she explains: “‘Think and feel as a poet, combine and embellish as a painter, and execute as a sculptor.’ I believe this is what we do every day at Suzanne Lovell Inc.” Suzanne Lovell Inc., was awarded the 2016 Acanthus Award for excellence in interior design, with Vinci Hamp Architects, for their work on this residence. In the jury remarks, the presenter, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Chicago-Midwest Chapter, notes the team’s “mature and confident approach… [and] seamless blend of interior architecture, art and furnishings.” We are delighted and honored that Suzanne Lovell and her team have chosen to publish this project with Antiques & Fine Art magazine. SUZANNE LOVELL INC. 225 West Ohio Street, Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 312.595.1980 suzannelovellinc.com