• Apartment for Collectors of 20th Century Art In the foyer, an early 19th century Italian center table contrasts with the original spare architectural detailing. A sketch by Jean and Claude Christo hangs on one wall while Jim Dine wall sculptures follow the curve of the staircase.

    In the foyer, an early 19th century Italian center table contrasts with the original spare architectural detailing. A sketch by Jean and Claude Christo hangs on one wall while Jim Dine wall sculptures follow the curve of the staircase.

  • Apartment for Collectors of 20th Century Art The living room was designed around pieces from the clients' collection of art. including the large Rothko seen over the console. The decorative arts have equal weight with pieces such as the large Swedish urns by Ivar Johnsson serving as side tables and an important waterfall coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne.

    The living room was designed around pieces from the clients' collection of art. including the large Rothko seen over the console. The decorative arts have equal weight with pieces such as the large Swedish urns by Ivar Johnsson serving as side tables and an important waterfall coffee table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne.

  • Apartment for Collectors of 20th Century Art A rare red fiberglass table by Otto Zapf is situated in a bay window with views of the Hudson River. The circa 1950s floor lamp is by Pierre Guariche.

    A rare red fiberglass table by Otto Zapf is situated in a bay window with views of the Hudson River. The circa 1950s floor lamp is by Pierre Guariche.

  • Apartment for Collectors of 20th Century Art A Jackson Pollack painting commands attention in the dining room. The gilt bronze console and chandelier, both 18th century in style but 20th century in origin, were retained from the previous decoration and are complimented by the addition of backstools from Howe of London.

    A Jackson Pollack painting commands attention in the dining room. The gilt bronze console and chandelier, both 18th century in style but 20th century in origin, were retained from the previous decoration and are complimented by the addition of backstools from Howe of London.

  • Apartment for Collectors of 20th Century Art Opposite the Pollack is a work by Max Ernst, flanked by a group of 20th century drawings.

    Opposite the Pollack is a work by Max Ernst, flanked by a group of 20th century drawings.

  • Apartment for Collectors of 20th Century Art The focal point of the library is a portrait by Picasso. This painting, which could be construed as the inspiration for the design of the room, was in fact brought in by the Client after the decoration was complete. The bookshelves are filled with antique and vintage books on art along with pre-Columbian artifacts.

    The focal point of the library is a portrait by Picasso. This painting, which could be construed as the inspiration for the design of the room, was in fact brought in by the Client after the decoration was complete. The bookshelves are filled with antique and vintage books on art along with pre-Columbian artifacts.

  • Apartment for Collectors of 20th Century Art A cubist figural painting by Picasso hangs in a corner of the library. The 20th century French etagere below it forms an interesting relationship with an 18th century English chair.

    A cubist figural painting by Picasso hangs in a corner of the library. The 20th century French etagere below it forms an interesting relationship with an 18th century English chair.

  • Apartment for Collectors of 20th Century Art The master bedroom's bed cover is made from an antique sari. The painting above the Directoire style secretary is by Fernand Leger.

    The master bedroom's bed cover is made from an antique sari. The painting above the Directoire style secretary is by Fernand Leger.

  • Apartment for Collectors of 20th Century Art "Construction" by Sven Lukin hangs in a bedroom above a chair covered in a Rose Tarlow chintz.

    "Construction" by Sven Lukin hangs in a bedroom above a chair covered in a Rose Tarlow chintz.