(130) lots

Sotheby’s New York

1989

11″ x 8 5/8″

Fine/ Fine

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An Important Collection of 20th Century Furniture by Pierre Legrain, Eileen Gray and Eyre de Lanux, Formed by Robin Symes, including Pieces Designed for Jacques Doucet and Original Drawings by Pierre Legrain. The New York Townhouse Designed by Philip Johnson, 1949-50.

The auction catalogue for the sale of the furniture collection of Robin Symes. The collection includes several pieces by Pierre Legrain and Eileen Gray, as well as some by Eyre de Lanaux. Much of the furniture was originally commissioned by Jacques Doucet and original drawings are included. The final lot is a Philip Johnson townhouse designed in 1949-50 for Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd.