Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Sutton Place, New York City, in Architectural Digest



This is an old one I did that appeared in the pages of Architectural Digest (July 1997). It was one of my very favorite jobs for a number of reasons. The designer I worked with, Chic Wilson, was amazing and one of the nicest people I've ever met, the client was a real gentleman, and of course the property ... well, you'll just have to take a look.

The paint finishes were all traditional oil stipples and striés to complement the classical theme of the residence. Balancing my way out on a plank perched four floors above the main spiral staircase was a toe-curler, but it was nice to be working with friends and we all had a great time.

Besides glazing a bunch of rooms, I also designed and hand-painted the headboards in the bedrooms with French arabesque ornament in subtle blues and yellows.











3 comments:

  1. That's funny, I painted the one right across the street! Nice, buddy!

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  2. Wow , I was searching for articles on this house , I spent almost two years working on the first house , I did all the carpentry works on the inside and the outside , really cool to see this ,

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