124
124
c. 1965
patinated iron 12¼ h × 6 w × 6 d in (31 × 15 × 15 cm)
patinated iron 12¼ h × 6 w × 6 d in (31 × 15 × 15 cm)
estimate: $1,500–2,000
result: $1,500
This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Since 1999 Sam Kaufman's eye for objects with beauty, craftsmanship, and historical significance has made his Los Angeles gallery feel like a small museum—curated by an eccentric man described by Dwell magazine as “the walking encyclopedia”. Spanning decades, nations, and multiple fields of collecting, the eclectic mix shares one thing in common: the irrepressible enthusiasm of Sam Kaufman. With curiosity, knowledge, and a taste for the whimsical, Sam has traveled the world collecting expressive, compelling, and unusual things. The selection offered here represents the breadth of his interests. Every artifact has an accompanying narrative, a twist of history, or a rare detail that gives it a life of its own and makes it outstanding