THE LAWRENCE FAMILY COLLECTION
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
We believe that art collection shouldn't be about ego or status. That is why our acquisitions are based on our subjective judgment of intrinsic worth, not the stature of the artist, the collections of others, or the latest prices paid at auction. Finding and preserving these treasures has been a decades-long endeavor that remains a passionate quest for enduring beauty.
THE COLLECTION
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
MAPS & BOOKS
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Living History
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Our collection of rare 16th through 19th century maps traces the journey of our Lawrence family ancestors from their ancient origins as titled gentry in Lancashire, England to London where they were merchant bankers and members of the bar (Inner Temple) in the 16th and 17th centuries to their ultimate migration to the Colony of Virginia in 1634 and thereafter to Tennessee, Texas, and beyond.
VISUAL ARTS
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Through the Eyes of the Artist
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Our eclectic collection includes works from renowned artists such as Henry Raeburn, Charles Bridges, Emile Baes, Donald Roller Wilson, Tom Saubert, Gary Ruddell, Jamali, and Cecil Touchon to lesser known but intriguing talents such as Glenn Yamanoha, Tara Lyons, Amy Shiver, and Deborah Bertola. Our collection also includes the works of Louis DeMayo, iconic photographs of Southwestern Indian tribes by the early master Edward Curtis, memorable New Yorker cartoons from Danny Shanahan and Leo Cullum (among others), and antique European commercial art from Jean D’Ylen.
OBJETS D'ART
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Ars Gratia Artis
Our collection of sculpture, pottery, and other objets d'art includes olla and vases from leading Pueblo artisans such as Martha Appleleaf (San Ildefonso), Stacey Carr (Laguna ), Kylie Patrico (Acoma ), and Carlos Haate (Zuni), as well as bronzes from White House Rose Garden sculptor Deran Wright, and other collectibles.
HOPI KACHINAS
A Cultural Journey
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Our museum quality Hopi kachinas (ancestral spirit beings) were created by leading artisans from each of the three Hopi Mesas including Kerry David, Valjean Lalo, A.L. Sahmie, and Roger Suetopka.
FURNISHINGS
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The Magic of Design
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Our family has been collecting antique and classic furniture, rugs, and other decorative items for nearly fifty years. Our diverse collection displays extensive breadth and quality, spanning centuries of European, American, Persian, and Asian production – from eighteenth century master works to innovative contemporary designs from artists such as Mies van der Rohe, Charles and Ray Eames, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Isamu Noguchi, and Laura Kiwar Kiwari.
LIGHTING
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Creative Illumination
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Lighting is an essential element of interior and exterior design. Our diverse collection of illuminated pieces includes the works of leading European and American lighting designers including Allison Berger, Ames Ingham, Phoenix Day, Porta Romana, Jean Michel Ochre, and Therien.
