Furniture of Classical Greece T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Carlton W. Pullin, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1963. 124 pages, Hardcover with dustjacket. First edition. Some tears and losses to the dust jacket, otherwise in fine condition.
Saridis, 1969. 122 pages, Softcover. Provenance: Elaine Pappas-Suarez (1921-2015) who was an importer based in Athens in the 1960s; Cynthia Pappas, Tepper Galleries, 2001; Estate of Alan Moss, New York. History of the 1950s-60s commissions of Saridis of Athens, including interiors in New York and London, and exhibitions of furniture designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Extremely rare, the only copy I have ever seen.—JZ Scuffing and wear to the covers.
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.
