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THE COLLECTION OF LEGENDARY INTERIOR DECORATOR KEITH IRVINE AUCTIONED AT DOYLE NEW YORK ON OCTOBER 22, 2008
Over 200 Lots of Elegant Furniture, Decorations and Paintings
On October 22, 2008, Doyle New York held an auction of the collection of acclaimed interior decorator Keith Irvine, founder of the design firm Irvine & Fleming. Comprising over 200 lots of elegant furniture, decorations and paintings, the sale attracted strong interest from private collectors, social figures, prominent dealers, and interior decorators. With competitive bidding from buyers in the salesroom, on the telephones, and via the Internet, the collection totaled $320,775 against an estimate of $207,145-329,780.
Born in Scotland, Mr. Irvine began his life in design as assistant to the legendary decorator John Fowler at London's Colefax & Fowler. In New York, he worked for another design legend, Sister Parish, before opening his own firm in 1959, where he was later joined by Thomas Fleming. Over the past four decades, Mr. Irvine has worked with an elite clientele to create unique, inspired interiors throughout the world. His fearless use of color and scrupulous attention to detail has ensured his place at the forefront of the interior design field.
View Party Pics from the October 21 book signing with Keith and Chippy Irvine!
INFORMATION
Furniture and Decorations: Sebastian Clarke, 212-427-4141, ext. 269, furniture@DoyleNewYork.com
Old Master Paintings and Drawings: Elaine Banks Stainton, 212-427-4141, paintings@DoyleNewYork.com
CATALOGUE
Subscriptions Department, 212-427-4141, ext. 257, subscriptions@DoyleNewYork.com
View Catalogue
MEDIA
CONTACT
Louis LeB. Webre, Vice President, Marketing and Media, 212-427-4141,
ext 232, louis@DoyleNewYork.com
Images and interviews are available upon request.
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