Forrest Myers, Art et Industrie, New York, USA, 1988. 32 pages, Softcover. First and only edition. Extremely rare.—JZ Minor faded stains to the front cover, minor wear to the spine, wear and minor losses to the back cover. The binding is in good shape, the catalogue is extremely presentable.
Michele Oka Doner, Art et Industrie, New York, USA, 1990. Softcover. Rare exhibition pamphlet. Essay by Hilton Als. with tissue paper inserts.
Michele Oka Doner: Ceremonial Silver, Primavera Gallery, New York, USA. 28 pages, Softcover. First edition. Essay by David Revere McFadden, photography by Sheila Metzner.
Michele Oka Doner Workbook, OKA Press, New York, USA, 2004. Hardcover. Oversized. Number 189 from the edition of 1000. Signed by the artist, with separate lithograph in pocket.
Modern Americana: Studio Furniture from High Craft to High Glam Todd Merrill and Julie V Lovine, Rizzoli, New York, 2008. 272 pages, Hardcover with dustjacket. First edition. Controversial at the time of publication for merging American studio furniture luminaries (Nakashima, Castle, Evans etc.) with American mid-century designers and decorators (Wormley, Kagan, Mont, Parzinger, etc.). A valuable resource, in its own way.—JZ Sunning to the top of the front cover, remnants of white label on the spine of the cover, minor wear and tears to the edges of the cover.
Michele Oka Doner Humannature Donald Kuspit, Charta, Milan, Italy. 84 pages, Hardcover. First edition. Designed by Massimo Vignelli.
The Collection of Robert Isabell James Zemaitis and Megan Whippen, Sotheby’s, New York, USA, 12/17/2009. Legendary collection of the late floral designer and event planner. Record-setting prices achieved for Paul Evans, Philip Powell, Johnny Swing. Superb collection of Harry Bertoia sculptures. Also, masterworks by Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand.—JZ
Michele Oka Doner, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, USA, 2010. 50 pages, Softcover. First edition.
The Collection of John R. Eckel, Jr., Wright, Chicago, 6/28/2011. Collection of the Houston and New York-based energy executive. At the time of his death, Eckel donated part of his collection to the MFA Houston, and the rest is contained here. Masterworks by Paul Evans, sculptures by Harry Bertoia, furniture by Richard Meier, Edward Wormley, Jean Prouvé and many others.—JZ
Paul Evans Designer & Sculptor Jeffery Head, Schiffer Publishing, Atglen, PA, USA, 2012. 144 pages, Hardcover with dustjacket. First edition.
At the intersection of scholarship and connoisseurship lies Curated: The Design and Library of James Zemaitis—an offering that reflects a career spent exploring, documenting, and shaping the discourse around modern and contemporary design. This carefully assembled selection includes both a compelling group of design works and a rich library of publications that have guided and inspired James Zemaitis throughout his decades in the field.
As Director of Museum Relations at R & Company since 2016, James has played a central role in developing exhibitions and fostering institutional partnerships. His recent curatorial projects, including Born Too Tall: California Women Designers, Postwar to Postmodern, demonstrate a thoughtful and inclusive approach to design history. Prior to his time at R & Company, James held leadership positions at Sotheby’s and Phillips, producing over fifty design sales and helping shape the trajectory of the postwar and contemporary design market.
This collection reflects James’s deep engagement with the material and intellectual history of design. The included library—rich with foundational texts, rare catalogues, and scholarly references—provides a rare window into the ideas and research that have underpinned his work as a curator, advisor, and educator.
This auction brings together design and scholarship in a way that reflects a lifetime of passion and purpose. We are honored to invite collectors, curators, and enthusiasts alike to discover a collection shaped by insight, research, and enduring care.
