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Lot 461 Property from the Estate of John V.A. Murray
Christie's is honored to present paintings and sculpture from the Estate of John V.A. Murray. The late owner's grandfather, William H. Weintraub, founded Esquire Magazine in October 1933 with partners David Smart and Arnold Gingrich. The magazine set contemporary editorial and stylistic standards, featuring writers Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Norman Mailer and enlisting the artistic talents of George Lois, Jean-Paul Goude and Abner Dean. Girded by Esquire's success, Mr. Weintraub formed an eponymous advertising agency in 1942, notable early art directors for which include Paul Rand and William Bernbach. In 1965, Mr. and Mrs. Weintraub began correspondence with Diego Giacometti and acquired much of their furniture collection directly from the artist in December of the same year. Passing by descent, the works have remained in the family ever since. In addition to the following lots, two paintings by Milton Avery will be offered in the December Important American Paintings Sale.
(fig. 1) Mrs. Weintraub with Alberto Giacometti, circa 1965.
Christie's is honored to present paintings and sculpture from the Estate of John V.A. Murray. The late owner's grandfather, William H. Weintraub, founded Esquire Magazine in October 1933 with partners David Smart and Arnold Gingrich. The magazine set contemporary editorial and stylistic standards, featuring writers Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Norman Mailer and enlisting the artistic talents of George Lois, Jean-Paul Goude and Abner Dean. Girded by Esquire's success, Mr. Weintraub formed an eponymous advertising agency in 1942, notable early art directors for which include Paul Rand and William Bernbach. In 1965, Mr. and Mrs. Weintraub began correspondence with Diego Giacometti and acquired much of their furniture collection directly from the artist in December of the same year. Passing by descent, the works have remained in the family ever since. In addition to the following lots, two paintings by Milton Avery will be offered in the December Important American Paintings Sale.
(fig. 1) Mrs. Weintraub with Alberto Giacometti, circa 1965.
Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966)
Lampadaire aux noeuds ou osselet
Closed4 November 2010
Price Realised
USD 116,500