KEY TAKEAWAYS: The estate of renowned Louisiana architect A. Hays Town will be auctioned at New Orleans Auction on May 16-17, featuring paintings, furniture and objects from his Baton Rouge home. Notable pieces include a Richard Clague painting shown in a 1974 New Orleans Museum of Art retrosp ective and a replica of King Tutankhamun’s throne made in Cairo in 1929. Hays Town, born in 1903 and died in 2005, was a Tulane University graduate whose residential work left a lasting mark on Louisiana architecture. Bidding is available in person, by phone, absentee or online.   A. Hayes Town [see the SlideDeck] The estate of noted Louisiana architect A. Hays Town is going up for sale at New Orleans Auction on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17. The sale will include paintings, furniture and objects from his home in Baton Rouge, according to the catalog. “We are honored to have the opportunity to offer pieces from the estate of A. Hays Town. Hays Town designed and built structures that feel as though they have always been there. His work reflects a deep understanding of the past, not as something to replicate but as something to build from,” said Taylor Eichenwald, president of New Orleans Auction. Pieces will include a painting by Richard Clague of St. Tammany Parish that was included in a 1974 New Orleans Museum of Art retrospective of the artist’s work. A replica of King Tutankhamun’s throne made in Cairo in 1929 by Elias Hatoun will also be featured. Many of the pieces can be seen in the book, “The Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town,” which features photographs by Philip Gould. Hays Town, who was born in 1903 and died in 2005, was known for his distinctive style informed by the history and landscape of Louisiana. While his career began with a focus on government and commercial projects, it was his later residential work that had a long-lasting influence. According to the auction catalog, he graduated from Tulane University with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. “In much the same way as objects change hands, their stories become intertwined, often taking on new meaning or purpose. This sale is filled with objects that reflect the tastes and interests of their time, yet continue to resonate today,” Eichenwald said. Items for sale will be on view during exhibition hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11-15, and Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 333 St. Joseph St. The auction will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16 and 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, May 17. Bidding can be done in person, by phone, absentee or online at NewOrleansAuction.com. ...read more read less