Designed in the fashion of an Early 20th Century European salon, this destination shop features original modernist, vintage, antique & contemporary art presented in an eclectic residential setting (think Paris 1920s meets industrial urban loft). Lost Art Salon offers original paintings, drawings, fine art prints, fine art photographs, sculptures, ceramics and art glass all at affordable prices (paintings typically under $1,000 including farming). The library of over 8,000 original pieces carries examples from each of the major art movements of the 20th Century, from Post Impressionism to Pop Art. Owners, Rob Delamater and Gaétan Caron first opened their hidden gem in July of 2005.
Lost Art Salon has built a reputation over the last seven years as an extensive resource to the design community for original artworks
depicting the several period styles of the 20th Century
. Designers, decorators and stylists utilize the Salon for sourcing affordable original works with distinctive flair. The Salon also keeps open hours for the public from Monday through Saturday.
Lost Art Salon places a particular emphasis on recently uncovered works by historically significant artists (i.e.
Jennings Tofel, Helen Sewell Rennie, Gary Lee Shaffer,
John Whitworth Robson and Clyde Follet Seavey), the portfolios of newly-discovered period artists and contemporary art works by both owners. Fine artists and collectors, Rob Delamater and Gaétan Caron, search out one-of-a-kind pieces that exhibit strong period style (Mid-Century, Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, Early California plein-aire) and remarkable uniqueness. Every piece is researched and set into a carefully selected, era-appropriate frame using archival materials. Pieces are discovered
from the estates of
artists, dealers and fine art auctions.
New shows are debuted a few times each year, showcasing the works and compelling stories behind each artist. By focusing on newly discovered collections from the 20th Century, the Salon is challenging the typical gallery practice of exclusively promoting well-known names at prices only a few can afford.
Located on the penthouse level of an industrial building (Formerly the Post Tool Arts Building) at the Corner of South Van Ness and 13th/Division, their permanent three-story space holds more than 5,000 pieces throughout its 2,500 square feet.
Lost Art Salon in San Francisco: 245 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 303 (at 13th Street), San Francisco, CA 94103
Open to the public Monday-Saturday.
Telephone: 415.861.1530
Email: partners@lostartsalon.com
