This collection, purchased directly from the heirs of the estate presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles design history. The house, originally designed by Paul Williams in 1933 was given the Haines touch when his clients a young family of five purchased and moved in in 1963. Haines made appropriate changes to the structure and being at the top of his game, both the architectural changes and the custom furnishings clearly illustrate this. He discreetly added a projection room to the front of the house so that the cleverly concealed projectors made for a movie going experience in the living room. Other Haines touches abound in this, a wonderful and thoughtful interior perfectly capturing a moment in time when life was glamorous.
These lamps, originally used in the sitting room of the primary suite is a fine example of Haines versatility using this unique approach to lighting. So often Chinese articles were used to create lighting, in this case the items used are 19th Century cast Terracotta figures. Most likely copies of fine bronzes from an earlier era, these romantic figures, both male and female have the appearance of bronze due to the finish the terracotta received. The structure of the lamps makes for a sharp contrast of styles, the romantic figures against a background of white rods. The shades are original to the lamps. Provenance and COA supplied to buyer.