LOS ANGELES, CA.- Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) achieved strong prices for original modern paintings and sculpture in Sunday’s auction, reinforcing LAMA as the auction house of choice for important 20th century original works. The June 26, 2011 Modern Art & Design Auction reached sales of $1.5 million selling 70.2% by lot and 71.5% by value. Original paintings and sculpture by top-tier artists brought the highest prices in the auction. Top lots include: Robert Rauschenberg Untitled (Combine) 1958 (Lot 155 est. 100,000 150,000) realized $93,750 Alexander Calder Butterfly and Spiral (Lot 10 est. $35,000 45,000) went over estimate bringing $75,000 Angel Botello Untitled (No. 1781) (Lot 369 est. $45,000 50,000) and Untitled (No. 1919) (Lot 370 est. $35,000 45,000) totaled $90,000 Richard Anuszkiewicz Gilt Order (Lot 15 est. $18,000 25,000) sold for $40,625 •