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The Haas Brothers monographs, three
The Haas Brothers monographs, three
estimate: $100–150
result: $889
provenance: Collection of James Zemaitis
This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
The Haas Brothers: Volume 1 Simon and Nikolai Haas et al., R & Company and Damiani, Bologna, Italy, 2014. 176 pages, Softcover. First edition, rare.
The Haas Brothers: Volume 2, Afreaks Simon and Nikolai Haas et al., R & Company and Damiani, New York, 2015. 160 pages, Softcover. First edition, extremely rare.
Wild Things: L’Objet and the Haas Brothers Simon and Nikolai Haas et al., L’Objet, USA, 2019. 172 pages, Softcover. First edition, rare.
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.