ShivamLauren Bacall’s Director’s Chair
Lauren was an extremely popular Hollywood star and an avid collector. So, the fact of her possessing some of the objects reflecting the illustrious history of Hollywood should not come as a surprise to you. The object you see in the image is Lauren’s personal director’s chair which makes it incomparable. It got sold for an amount of $4,750 in the auction. What many don’t know is the fact that Betty Joan Perske was the original name of Lauren Bacall. She changed her name after starting her career as an actress in Hollywood. Apparently, this proved to be a decision which changed her life completely as after that she went on to become one of the legends in the movie industry. She was a highly passionate woman who worked till her last breath before dying from a stroke.
Bronze Sculptures
The standout feature of Lauren’s art collection was the three bronze sculptures that got auctioned for an astonishing amount of $30,000 in the auction held after her death. You can easily spot them in the image. Robert Graham, the man credited with designing the entrance gates for the Olympics held in the year 1984 made these sculptures too. Actress Anjelica Houston who was a good friend of Bacall interestingly happened to be the wife of Robert Graham which led to Bacall knowing and admiring Robert’s work. Consequently, Bacall purchased the sculptures representing three naked women in natural poses from Robert. The piece of art adorned Lauren’s house for years.
Raw Sketches Beautifully Framed
The interview that Lauren Bacall gave to Vanity Fair which proved to be her last one was truly memorable. She extensively discussed the intricate details of her long acting career and fondness towards her New York City Apartment describing it as a “map of memories.” When asked to describe her art collection extensively, Lauren went on to name famous artists Max Ernst, David Hockney, Jim Dine, Henry Moore, and John James Audubon whose famous works glorified Lauren’s personal art collection. The interview is a must watch if one is interested in knowing the details of Lauren’s house.
Divine Wood Furnishings
The wood furnishing in the rooms of the apartment is unique and in a class of their own. One can easily notice that the furnishing is done in a themed style. The simple and styled interior of the apartment was totally in contrast to the flashy and glamorous ones of most movie stars. The dressers, bureaus, and hand-carved wooden benches created a divinely and homely atmosphere inside the apartment. It was evident that Lauren had no intention of designing her house in a way that is admired and liked by everyone rather she just wanted it to be a place where she can relax and be on her own enjoying each and every moment she spends inside it.
Sweeping Views Of Central Park
Now let’s bring our focus back to the remarkable view of the Central Park from the house. It’s a given fact that currently, the reason for soaring prices of real estate in New York City is the view that it provides to the owners of the outside environment. Obviously, when it comes to views then there are few better than the amazing Central Park. Lauren’s apartment was blessed with 100 feet of space peeking towards the Central Park. 1978 issue of French Vogue’s 1978 issue saw Lauren Bacall said,“Outside that window lies Central Park; my relief from the city, an important reason to live there.”
Extravagant Exterior
Lauren’s apartment was located in the corner of West 72nd Street and Central Park West.The bustling traffic passing through the grand building witnesses the tall building perfectly preserving its history. It won’t be wrong to say that the building looking over the Central Park is among the most exotic and astonishing place in New York City. The reason mainly being the rich history, class and the remarkable personalities which have graced the floor of the structure. luckily, the building still goes on to prosper in every aspect.