Lot of 19 Architecture and Design Coffee Table Books

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May Art & Design Auction

By Hughes Auctions

May 3, 2026

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Join Hughes on May 3rd for an fascinating selection of fine art, antique rugs, estate jewelry, decorative arts, vintage furniture, and rare collectibles. The auction reflects a sophisticated collector's eye, with particular strengths in Scottish and California art. Art highlights include works by Ernest Archibald Taylor, alongside Edward S. Curtis photogravures, a signed Joan Miró lithograph, a John Register serigraph, Disney production cels from 1948–1949, and a James Lavadour painting. In Person Preview is Wednesday, April 29 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 8059 Foothill Blvd, Sunland, CA 91040. Hughes Auctions info@hughesauctions.com

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• Lot Description

  Lot includes 19 books on various architects, regions, and styles throughout the 20th century. Publishers include various museums and institutions known for making comprehensive art books with detailed contexts and high resolution photos. Books range in size from 10.5 in H x 14.5 in W x 1.25 in D to 8.75 in H x 11.25 in W x 0.5 in D. Total weight is approximately 62 lbs. Ships throughout the US as media mail.

   

  From top to bottom:

  1. Rio L.A. — Tales from the Los Angeles River — Patt Morrison & Mark Lamonica
  2. Corvette! Sports Car of America
  3. The World of Satish Gujral — In his own words (UBSPD)
  4. Pasadena (boxed set)
  5. Arata Isozaki (MOCA)
  6. Design in America — The Cranbrook Vision 1925–1950 (Detroit Institute of Arts / Metropolitan Museum of Art / Abrams)
  7. New Classicists — Appleton & Associates Architects
  8. Oscar Niemeyer and the Architecture of Brazil — Underwood
  9. Scala — Global Citizen — Albrecht
  10. Hans-Christian Schink — Verkehrsprojekte / Traffic Projects (Hatje Cantz)
  11. HHPA — Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates
  12. Landscape & Architecture of Wellesley College
  13. A. Quincy Jones — Hodge (Hammer Museum / DelMonico·Prestel)
  14. Candida Höfer — Architecture of Absence (Aperture)
  15. The Getty Center — Richard Meier & Partners
  16. Los Angeles Architecture — James Steele
  17. American Arts & Crafts — Bowman (LACMA)
  18. Brenda Levin (The Master Architect Series)
  19. Winfield House

  Condition

  Good condition. Scuffs and scratches throughout. Some books have cracked spines and some have foxing. Dust jackets may have small tears. Book jackets may have small tears and light water damage.

   

  All items are sold As Is. The condition description provided assumes normal wear appropriate to the item's age and usage. When no condition statement appears, this does not indicate the item is flawless or free from wear, imperfections, or age-related effects. Any additional condition concerns are noted in the lot description. For more photos or specific condition inquiries, please contact info@hughesauctions.com with the lot number. Condition assessments represent the evaluator's professional opinion and should not be considered statements of absolute fact. Bidders must review and accept the Conditions of Sale prior to auction participation.

   

• Provenance

  Private Estate, Los Angeles, California

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