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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of renowned Art Deco historian and author, Ric Emmett.
As you know he was to appear for the presentation of his master work “American Art Deco Furniture” at Meridian Design Architects office on May 13th with his wife and collaborator of over 50 years, Isabella “Iza” Emmett. We will still join together to celebrate the release of his limited edition master work “American Art Deco Furniture” and memorialize Ric. Iza will give a short presentation and discuss American Art Deco in general and American Art Deco Furniture, the Designers and the Manufacturers in particular.
We hope you will join us for this special event and help us celebrate the man and his work.
Ric Emmett called Miami his home since the mid 1950’s. For more information please click here for the obituary in the Miami Herald.
When: Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Meridian Design Associates, Architects, P.C.
1140 Broadway, 6th Floor
Comments
Isa, I am beyond words. I am heartbroken. Even though I hadn't been around in years, I thought of you and Ric often and how much I used to enjoy coming to the old gallery and just hanging out with you two. I bought the skyscraper bookcase and a bunch of other stuff that Ric so gratiously allowed me to acquire. He recognized my intense love for art deco and he taught me so much. I love telling people the story of the crazy week I spent buying and trading with him when I was insanely manic on prednisone. It was the most fun I think I ever had. I've thought of you two many times over the years because I could never think of him without thinking of you. My fibromyalgia progressed to such a point that I can only leave my house a handful of times a year. I had just looked up the store again because ironically i found a pair of lamps that were attributed to Frankyl on 1st dibs and I was going to bring them to him to see what he thought. Actually I had shown them to him years ago and he wasn't impressed : ) They've been sitting behind my couch for over 20 yrs. I was so looking forward to discussing them with him. My condolences to you and your family and I hope I get to see you again. I hope you won't be offended when I say I loved Ric very much and I can't imagine how hard it will be for you without him. Kathryn Williams
Dear Isa and family, My sincerest condolences for a loss we all feel. What a generous, knowledgible Deco enthusiast. He shared his enthusiasm with all of us. Fifty years of acquiring and selling superb items that we all continue to enjoy. His book is a glimpse at that dedicated scholarship. As a past president of the Chicago Art Deco Society, I know our membership will be shocked as I am to learn of Ric's passing. It is our collective loss. So happy he saw the book completed. Our deepest sympathy to Isa and all who knew and loved Ric. Truly a life well lived!
Bennett Johnson
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