BEST ART: Marlene Louchheim

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Deborah Page Projects Now at Jean-Marc Fray's at 1stdibs@NYDC

After multiple successful joint projects in the Austin area, Jean-Marc Fray teams up again in the Big Apple with Deborah Page Projects in 1stdibs' latest venture: 1stdibs@NYDC.

Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques is one of more than 50 dealers selected by 1stDibs founder Michael Bruno to show the most vibrant and significant collection of antiques, mid-modern furnishings and art available in New York City. This vibrant, new marketplace, which occupies the entire 10th floor of the New York Design Center at 200 Lexington Avenue, is now open to the public, Mon-Sat.

Jean-Marc Fray's showroom at 1stdibs@NYDC currently features the works of Deborah Page Projects artist Marlene Louchheim, a talented sculptress who shares her time between studios in Los Angeles and Hawaii. This stunning collection of bronze sculptures made of burlap, bronze, aluminum and copper is a visual exploration of the subtleties and intricacies of human emotion.

"Fragments #2" by Marlene Louchheim

"Deborah Page Projects always brings fabulous, bold contemporary works of art that not only hold a clear investment value but combine beautifully with our collection", says Jean-Marc Fray. "Marlene Louchheim's sculptures are exquisite to behold and fit perfectly in the environment we wanted to create in our New York showroom."

"Elevations" by Marlene Louchheim

"Marlene Louchheim has been able to create a broad range of abstract sculptures, expressing both sensuality and a sensitive understanding of formal relationships," says renowned sculptress Deborah Butterfield. "Her sculptures are lovingly crafted and are a reflection of her life and devotion to both her wonderful family and the commitment to her art. She has succeeded on every level."

"Dreams" by Marlene Louchheim

Friday, February 18, 2011

Jean-Marc Fray Expands To New York's “1stDibs@NYDC”

Jean-Marc Fray, Cynthia Fray and Michael Bruno.

News Flash! We’ve just opened our 2nd showroom in New York City! In alliance with 1stDibs and the New York Design Center (NYDC), we are now part of the fabulous new “1stdibs@NYDC” - a 33,000 sq ft. antiques market envisioned and created by 1stdibs.com founder, Michael Bruno.

Our newest address... 200 Lexington Avenue.

1stdibs has taken over the entire 10th floor of the NYDC building at 200 Lexington Ave. in New York, offering the space to a select few of its member dealers. We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting new venture, and can’t wait to show off our latest finds to interior designers and collectors in and around New York.


Jean-Marc Fray Gallery at 1stdibs@NYDC

On Feb. 16th, Michael Bruno, Founder and CEO of 1stdibs.com, Jim Druckman, President of NYDC, and Michael Boodro Editor-in-Chief of Elle Décor magazine, held a private Grand Opening for 1stdibs@NYDC with an overwhelming 2000 guests from all angles of the design industry. Needless to say, the event was a smashing success and we had a blast meeting some of our New York clients, making new friends and just beholding this “visual feast” which promises to become THE destination for designers and consumers sourcing antiques, vintage furnishings and decorative arts in New York.

Jean-Marc is ready for opening night.

Cynthia takes five before guests arrive.

Grand Opening NYDC.

Jean-Noel Fray, Michael Bruno and Nikki Escobar.

The French Modernist Club Chairs are a hit.

Tres chic guests share a moment at opening night.

Jean-Noel Fray did a fabulous job putting together our sleek new space which features select pieces of our inventory from France and Murano glass from Italy as well as a stunning collection of works by artist Marlene Louchheim, introduced to us and represented by Deborah Page of Deborah Page
Projects.