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Archives from the Bass Museum: A Miami Story
Live Auction
Live bidding began: Jun 27, 2023 at 1 PM EDT
Hollywood, FL | 374 Lots
The City of Miami and its surrounding areas have become known around the world for its vibrant cultural landscape and diverse artistic expressions. On June 27, 2023, Lion and Unicorn will host an extraordinary auction event that will captivate art enthusiasts and collectors from around the world. Lion and Unicorn is proud to present recently decommissioned items from the Archived Collection of The Bass Museum of Art, located in Miami Beach, Florida.

This rare opportunity auction will offer an eclectic array of treasures, ranging from stunning Haitian art and sculptures to rare Miami architectural drawings, famous paintings and photographs, exquisite glasswork, and much more. The auction will include works that were featured in The Bass Museum’s Exhibit: Promises of Paradise: Staging Mid-Century Miami, which ran from December 2007 through April 2008. Additional there are original photographs and prints that were featured in the book, 70 Years of Miami Architecture, by Millas J. Aristides, published by the Bass Museum of Art in 1991.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Miami's cultural tapestry and the remarkable pieces that will be up for bidding during this rare opportunity auction.

Crystal & Glass, Bronzes & Sculptures, Oil Paintings, Watercolors, Prints & Multiples, Haitian Art, Old Miami Photography, Architectural Design Plans & More.

Dale Chihuly, Ardmore Designs, Michael Taylor, Jay Musler, Morris Lapidus, Heinrich Hofer, William Samuel Schwartz, Peter Lik, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, Romain de Tirtoff, Peter Keil, Keith Haring, Alvin Booth, Georges Liautaud, Liuba Wolf.

Architectural Design Plans and Photography of Miami Landmarks such as the Miami Beach Convention Hall, Miami-Dade Main Library, University of Miami, Saxony Hotel, McCallister Hotel, Americana Hotel, Miami Daily News Tower, Freedom Tower, Nautilus Hotel, The Bass Museum, South Pointe Park, Centrust Tower, Fontainebleau Hotel, Waldorf Hotel, Edison Hotel, Miami City Hall, Vizcaya, the Chinese and French City Villages in Coral Gables and Much More.
Located in the Oakwood Plaza Shopping Center in Hollywood, FL. 5 minutes south of the Ft. Lauderale International Airport.
Previews are available 2 business days prior to auction day. Visit Lion and Unicorn in Hollywood, FL; Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm by appointment only.
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Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941), Macchia Art Glass Bowl
Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941), Macchia Art Glass Bowl
1
Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941), Macchia Art Glass Bowl
Est.
$5,000 - $8,000
Sold
$7,750
2pc Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941), Macchia Art Glass Bowls
2pc Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941), Macchia Art Glass Bowls
2
2pc Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941), Macchia Art Glass Bowls
Est.
$5,000 - $8,000
Sold
$5,250
Michael Taylor (American, b.1944), Art Glass Sculpture/Base
Michael Taylor (American, b.1944), Art Glass Sculpture/Base
3
Michael Taylor (American, b.1944), Art Glass Sculpture/Base
Est.
$5,000 - $8,000
Sold
$4,300
Jay Musler (American, b. 1949), Glass Sculpture, African Mask
Jay Musler (American, b. 1949), Glass Sculpture, African Mask
4
Jay Musler (American, b. 1949), Glass Sculpture, African Mask
Est.
$5,000 - $8,000
Passed
Jiri Pacinek Handblown Art Glass Vase Head with Flower Crown
Jiri Pacinek Handblown Art Glass Vase Head with Flower Crown
5
Jiri Pacinek Handblown Art Glass Vase Head with Flower Crown
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$200
David Hopper (American b.1946) Art Glass Sculpture, Signed
David Hopper (American b.1946) Art Glass Sculpture, Signed
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David Hopper (American b.1946) Art Glass Sculpture, Signed
Est.
$800 - $2,000
Sold
$1,400
Murano Glass Striped Mushroom Lamp
Murano Glass Striped Mushroom Lamp
7
Murano Glass Striped Mushroom Lamp
Est.
$800 - $2,000
Sold
$600
Morris Lapidus (1902-2001) Capiz Shell Ballroom Chandelier
Morris Lapidus (1902-2001) Capiz Shell Ballroom Chandelier
8
Morris Lapidus (1902-2001) Capiz Shell Ballroom Chandelier
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$225
Pair of Mid Century Floor Lamps
Pair of Mid Century Floor Lamps
9
Pair of Mid Century Floor Lamps
Est.
$200 - $800
Sold
$120
Nancy Richter (American) Mixed Media Sculpture, Signed
Nancy Richter (American) Mixed Media Sculpture, Signed
10
Nancy Richter (American) Mixed Media Sculpture, Signed
Est.
$10 - $200
Sold
$80
Nicolas Vlavionos (Greek b. 1929) Stainless Steel Tabletop Sculpture
Nicolas Vlavionos (Greek b. 1929) Stainless Steel Tabletop Sculpture
11
Nicolas Vlavionos (Greek b. 1929) Stainless Steel Tabletop Sculpture
Est.
$200 - $800
Sold
$475
Marsha Dahlby Mixed Media Lion Sculpture
Marsha Dahlby Mixed Media Lion Sculpture
12
Marsha Dahlby Mixed Media Lion Sculpture
Est.
$10 - $200
Sold
$70
Marsha Dahlby Mixed Media Rabbit Sculpture
Marsha Dahlby Mixed Media Rabbit Sculpture
13
Marsha Dahlby Mixed Media Rabbit Sculpture
Est.
$10 - $200
Sold
$60
Miriam Bloom (American b. 1949) Mixed Media Bowl Sculpture
Miriam Bloom (American b. 1949) Mixed Media Bowl Sculpture
14
Miriam Bloom (American b. 1949) Mixed Media Bowl Sculpture
Est.
$10 - $200
Sold
$50
Miriam Bloom (American b. 1949) Mixed Media Bowl Sculpture
Miriam Bloom (American b. 1949) Mixed Media Bowl Sculpture
15
Miriam Bloom (American b. 1949) Mixed Media Bowl Sculpture
Est.
$10 - $200
Sold
$50
Ursala Von Rydingsvard (b. 1942), Wood Carved Sculpture
Ursala Von Rydingsvard (b. 1942), Wood Carved Sculpture
16
Ursala Von Rydingsvard (b. 1942), Wood Carved Sculpture
Est.
$200 - $800
Sold
$225
John W. Ford Wood Sculpture, My Son John
John W. Ford Wood Sculpture, My Son John
215
John W. Ford Wood Sculpture, My Son John
Est.
$200 - $800
Sold
$350
Rhino & Elephant Sculpture - Ardmore Design Ceramics
Rhino & Elephant Sculpture - Ardmore Design Ceramics
216
Rhino & Elephant Sculpture - Ardmore Design Ceramics
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold
$3,200
Hornbill Sculpture - Ardmore Design Ceramics
Hornbill Sculpture - Ardmore Design Ceramics
217
Hornbill Sculpture - Ardmore Design Ceramics
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold
$2,800
Ankole Rider Sculpture - Ardmore Design Ceramics
Ankole Rider Sculpture - Ardmore Design Ceramics
218
Ankole Rider Sculpture - Ardmore Design Ceramics
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold
$3,200
Norma Santaella Lopes (Brazilian, 20th c.) Tabletop Stone Sculpture, Signed
Norma Santaella Lopes (Brazilian, 20th c.) Tabletop Stone Sculpture, Signed
219
Norma Santaella Lopes (Brazilian, 20th c.) Tabletop Stone Sculpture, Signed
Est.
$10 - $200
Sold
$170
Liuba Wolf Bronze (Brazilian/Bulgarian, 1923-2005) Abstract Bronze Tabletop Sculpture, Signed
Liuba Wolf Bronze (Brazilian/Bulgarian, 1923-2005) Abstract Bronze Tabletop Sculpture, Signed
220
Liuba Wolf Bronze (Brazilian/Bulgarian, 1923-2005) Abstract Bronze Tabletop Sculpture, Signed
Est.
$50 - $200
Sold
$750
Aparicio Basilio Da Silva (Brazilian, 1936-1992) Bronze Tabletop Sculpture
Aparicio Basilio Da Silva (Brazilian, 1936-1992) Bronze Tabletop Sculpture
221
Aparicio Basilio Da Silva (Brazilian, 1936-1992) Bronze Tabletop Sculpture
Est.
$50 - $200
Sold
$1,500
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