Kaufmann Desert House, International Property of the Week - in pictures

  • The Kaufmann Desert House is a Palm Springs, California, property that inspired the work of architectural photographer Julius Shulman and society photographer Slim Aarons. All photos: Daniel Solomon for Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
    The Kaufmann Desert House is a Palm Springs, California, property that inspired the work of architectural photographer Julius Shulman and society photographer Slim Aarons. All photos: Daniel Solomon for Vista Sotheby’s International Realty
  • The property was designed by Richard Neutra, considered one of the most influential Modernist architects of the 20th century
    The property was designed by Richard Neutra, considered one of the most influential Modernist architects of the 20th century
  • It was originally owned by Edgar J Kaufmann, Sr, who commissioned its build in 1946
    It was originally owned by Edgar J Kaufmann, Sr, who commissioned its build in 1946
  • It is considered one of the best examples of American Mid-Century Modern architecture
    It is considered one of the best examples of American Mid-Century Modern architecture
  • The property is known for featuring in 'Poolside Gossip' by Slim Aarons, who was known for his images of the American high life
    The property is known for featuring in 'Poolside Gossip' by Slim Aarons, who was known for his images of the American high life
  • In the 1990s the property was renovated to its original style
    In the 1990s the property was renovated to its original style
  • Following Kaufmann's death in 1955, the property cycled through a number of high profile owners, including Barry Manilow
    Following Kaufmann's death in 1955, the property cycled through a number of high profile owners, including Barry Manilow
  • It was also owned by former San Diego Chargers owner Eugene Klein
    It was also owned by former San Diego Chargers owner Eugene Klein
  • In 2008 it was named as one of the best houses in Los Angeles by the 'Los Angeles Times'
    In 2008 it was named as one of the best houses in Los Angeles by the 'Los Angeles Times'
  • The house is split across two levels
    The house is split across two levels
  • The property spans 3,162 square feet
    The property spans 3,162 square feet
  • The plot of land is 0.9 hectares and outside there is a tennis court, as well as the swimming pool
    The plot of land is 0.9 hectares and outside there is a tennis court, as well as the swimming pool
  • The property makes the most of the sunny Palm Springs weather, with floor-to-ceiling windows
    The property makes the most of the sunny Palm Springs weather, with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • The property has full mountain views
    The property has full mountain views
  • Views out over the garden
    Views out over the garden
  • An al fresco deck to dine on
    An al fresco deck to dine on
  • The property was restored by Marmol Radziner
    The property was restored by Marmol Radziner
  • The property has a mountainous desert backdrop
    The property has a mountainous desert backdrop
  • The property's entrance
    The property's entrance
  • An exterior staircase
    An exterior staircase
  • A long passageway within the property
    A long passageway within the property
  • The Kaufmann Desert House is on the market for $16,950,000
    The Kaufmann Desert House is on the market for $16,950,000