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Lot 5 THE COLLECTION OF SIR DENYS AND LADY LASDUN
Sir Denys Lasdun (1914-2001) was an eminent English architect, celebrated for his commitment to modernist ideals and his contribution to the British urban landscape. Having started his career at Wells Coates’ practice, he would go on to build 32 Newton Road, a house in Paddington which strictly followed Le Corbusier’s domino principle, and would later become Ronald Searle’s residence. Lasdun’s social commitment was demonstrated in commissions for Hallfield primary school, cluster blocks in Bethnal Green, and later for the University of East Anglia. Undoubtedly, however, his two most renowned buildings remain the Royal College of Physicians in Regents Park and the Royal National Theatre on the South Bank of the Thames in London. Appointed as Architect for the Theatre in 1963, and completed in 1976, Lasdun’s building is now Grade II* listed and is one of the most notable examples of Modernist design in the country. The interiors and colour of the National Theatre were worked on by Lady Lasdun. Christie’s are delighted to offer works from Sir Denys and Lady Lasdun’s collection across our Modern British, Russian Art and Prints sales taking place in November. The expertly curated collection pays tribute to the importance art played in the Lasdun family.
Sir Denys Lasdun (1914-2001) was an eminent English architect, celebrated for his commitment to modernist ideals and his contribution to the British urban landscape. Having started his career at Wells Coates’ practice, he would go on to build 32 Newton Road, a house in Paddington which strictly followed Le Corbusier’s domino principle, and would later become Ronald Searle’s residence. Lasdun’s social commitment was demonstrated in commissions for Hallfield primary school, cluster blocks in Bethnal Green, and later for the University of East Anglia. Undoubtedly, however, his two most renowned buildings remain the Royal College of Physicians in Regents Park and the Royal National Theatre on the South Bank of the Thames in London. Appointed as Architect for the Theatre in 1963, and completed in 1976, Lasdun’s building is now Grade II* listed and is one of the most notable examples of Modernist design in the country. The interiors and colour of the National Theatre were worked on by Lady Lasdun. Christie’s are delighted to offer works from Sir Denys and Lady Lasdun’s collection across our Modern British, Russian Art and Prints sales taking place in November. The expertly curated collection pays tribute to the importance art played in the Lasdun family.
Léon Bakst (1866-1924)
Costume design for 'Sadko': Boyar
Closed27 November 2017
Price Realised
GBP 65,000