Ship historian and journalist, Peter Knego, began the
second part of his life by doing something unique. He salvages art, furniture, ceramics, and
other things from ships that have been beached for demolished on the Sands of
Alang. Some things he sells to “pay the
bills.” Other items have touched his
heart deeply. He’s making these things a
part of his new home.
In Peter’s living room, this Russian mural came from the
Hamburg but does not have a signature. The
muster station sign remains intact at the bottom left. Behind George are etched glass, and metal
railings from the Empress of Canada.
My biggest problem was either to take pictures and
probably forget what ship the item came from, or take notes. I took pictures. I remember that the dramatic Pulitzer
designed chairs in this room came from the MV Augustus, sister ship to the
Andria Doria. The sofa in Peter’s Living
room came from another ship. The
upholstery is original.
Emanual Luzatti sculptured panels adorn many areas of the house and offer a wonderful depth to the environment.
Doors, Peter has doors.
These have just been placed in the opening to his office. “Nothing is done yet,” he reminds us as we
tour us through this wonderful new world.
Here Peter’s desk looks out into the yard. It was the Captains desk from a famous Cunarder. Cupboards and other furniture fit perfectly into the spaces in this modern home.
Out in the hall lives a stunning bas relief.
Close up.
Luzati’s work fits perfectly into this eclectic home.
Peter telling the story held within this mural, which
now lives in Peter’s guest bedroom.
Art everywhere. I
took hundreds of pictures, and sit here struggling to show you some of them but
not overwhelm you. Below are links to
Peter’s page and that of a few of the artists.
I’ll share more with you later.
OMG how fabulous.
ReplyDeletePeter would love the house across the street. Constructed by a ship builder, it consists of five or six levels joined like decks and full of wonderful fitted woodwork on floors walls and ceilings.
ReplyDeleteThe Carnegie Museum here in Pittsburgh has a fabulous mural from a ship. I don't remember ship or artist's name, but the next time I go there, I check it out and let you know.
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures.
Lovely transitions and saving of important works of art. These would have been lost and what is important is he worked at keeping the provenance. What a lovely home.
ReplyDeleteThat is truly amazing stuff! WOW!
ReplyDeleteMage, I'm so touched and honored to be featured in Urban Archaeology. Thanks so much for coming to visit and for taking the time to share with your readers. Hope to have you and George back soon!
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