The Famous Mr. Beane -The Hair of the Camel

He might not be famous any place else, but in Virginia and the eastern seaboard, Maurice Beane, has become some one to know. He is an artist having his training at V.C.U. a designer working with metal. He has designed furniture, elaborate railings. But as a persona, he is extremely well known. If you go into any shop in Virginia, or for that matter up and down the east coast, and mention his name more than likely the person you are talking to will say, "oh yes I know Maurice." He knows 20th century furniture and decorative pieces better than just about anybody. If we need something and can not find it, you betcha Maurice can.

Francois-Xavier Lalanne Camel Sofa

Now we have the tale of a man and his camel. Maurice purchased this camel which turns out is a sofa in Richmond, Virginia. It was then sold to a New York dealer. The camel was designed and fabricated by the French husband and wife artists, Claude & Francois-Xavier Lalanne.If you want more of this tale click here.