Andrew Preiss (NC), Large Commissioned Forged Steel and Copper Garden Entry Gates

ARP Design Studio, two-part steel framework with cresting panels, centering (18) round patinated copper bosses, mounted on stacked rectangular hinged brackets, unsigned. These magnificent gates were are commissioned work for Goodwill Industries in Durham, North Carolina.

Left gate panel: 99 x 86 1/2 x 2 1/8 in.; right gate panel 88 x 86 x 2 1/8 in.

Being Sold to Benefit Charitable Purposes in Eastern North Carolina

Since receiving a BA in Design from Duke University in 1991, Andrew Preiss has owned and operated ARP Design Studio located in Durham, North Carolina, creating unique custom furnishings as well as large-scale, site-specific sculptural installations and restaurant interiors. Working full-time as a sole proprietor, he has served thousands of residential and commercial clients in over a dozen states and provided pieces for seven galleries.
He has also participated in numerous juried group shows, including touring exhibits at the Parsons School of Design, Savannah College of Art and Design, and The Duke University Museum of Art. In 2011, Preiss was awarded the best craftsman of the year by Durham Magazine.Most aspects of each project including design, material acquisition, and construction are done in house. Meticulous care and attention to detail, as well as faithfully meeting deadlines and obligations have always been among the highest priorities of the business. "A primary goal of my work is to encourage interaction between the objects and sculptural forms I create and the user or viewer. In so doing, I hope to engender appreciation of everyday activities and public spaces by promoting a recognition of the integral role art and design can serve in creating a richer and more stimulating environment.”

Scattered surface rust, areas of oxidation and color fading to copper bosses, and staining from outdoor display; bracketing included but mounted to stone entry posts and will need chiseled removal.

*Buyers take note, this lot is large and heavy and will require professional handling and moving by an external contractor. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to arrange for a qualified external contractor to remove and transport this lot. Leland Little Auctions is not liable for any damage, injury, or costs associated with the removal or transportation of this lot.
Please note that this lot has an extended pick up period of thirty (30) days post auction (5PM, August 24, 2025). Buyers are responsible for arranging the collection of this lot within this timeframe and organizing their pick up with the LLA front office. Failure to pick up item(s) within the designated period will forfeit the lot without refund.
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