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LA Modern Auctions (LAMA) is the West Coast's preeminent venue for the sale of 20th and 21st century art and design at auction.

32 years

100+ auctions

31,000+ lots

$155+ million in sales

Global art and design, served with California cool.

As the first auction house to specialize in 20th century art and design, LAMA played, and continues to play, an integral role in establishing the market for some of today’s most celebrated artists and designers. Our experienced and energetic team works with buyers and sellers alike to present vetted works and to help grow private and institutional collections, no matter the size.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

LA Modern Auctions was founded in 1992 by curator and trusted consultant Peter Loughrey and was the first auction house to specialize in 20th century modern art and design. Together, Peter and Shannon Loughrey quickly established their firm as a trusted authority in the fields of art and design by offering quality, vetted material at a variety of price points. Over the past two decades, LAMA has successfully expanded to include artists and designers of international origins but continues to specialize in works from creators and movements rooted in California.

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The LAMA offices and showroom are located in heart of Hollywood, among a bevy of esteemed, centrally located art and design destinations. Conveniently accessible from Beverly Hills and downtown Los Angeles, our space is open for visitors and our knowledgeable team warmly welcomes consignors and collectors of all stripes to visit, view works, and join the excitement on auction day!

The Rago/Wright network includes six original auction brands that collaborate to better serve their clients—buyers and sellers alike—and to their expand offerings through Rago/Wright's national coast-to-coast presence, state-of-the-art web platform, shared expertise, innovation, and creativity.

In addition to our auction house locations, we have regional offices with specialists available in New York City, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, and Cincinnati.

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