Celebrating the creativity and beauty of Indigenous Art in North America, the works featured in this sale embody the sophisticated aesthetic sensibility of Native artists and artisans combined with their technical mastery of pottery, basketry, weaving and other Native arts. Highlights include pottery from the Acoma, Mimbres and Zia people, baskets from the Pima and Apache people, as well as a fine group Navajo textiles. Many of these works are from the Collection of Gordon and Zanne Stewart. GALLERY PREVIEW times in 'Auction Information'.
Celebrating the history and diversity of the United States, our August Americana sale offers a selection of furniture, folk art and decorations that represent the decorative arts heritage of our nation. Highlights include a fine group of weather vanes, historical American prints and folk art. GALLERY PREVIEW times in 'Auction Information'.
Born into a family of artists, Harry Viet inherited a love of beautiful things and an appreciation for the creative process from his father and grandfather, amassing a collection of fine art, objects and decorations over decades and displaying them in his country home in bucolic Lyme, CT. His keen eye and connoisseurship led him to acquire works that complemented those by his grandfather, esteemed Orientalist painter Maurice Bompard.
September Thursday Morning at Stair features a traditional mix of fine art, furniture, porcelain, silver and Asian Works of Art. Highlights include Maritime artworks and porcelain spanning from the Far East to the West. We are pleased to offer The Estate of Carolyn P. Amory, Property of a Private Millbrook Collector, Property of a Watch Hill, Rhode Island Collector and Property from the Schenck Collection, a Prominent Founding New York Family.
The Art of Entertaining offers a fine selection of porcelain, silver, and other tablewares to refresh and update your tablescape.
Flourishing from the mid-19th century until approximately 1900, the Aesthetic Movement championed the principle of ‘Art for Art’s sake’ emphasizing beauty, creativity, and craftsmanship in the fine and decorative arts both here and abroad. Characterized by complex patterns, rich colors, and an exquisite attention to detail, the Aesthetic Movement was revolutionary in its aim to escape the materialism and ‘ugliness’ of the Industrial Age.
As the weather cools and we begin to think about our interiors, join us for October Thursday Morning at Stair to reinvent your interior. Comprised of fine art, furniture and decorative art from interesting collections and estates, this sale features a wide selection of classic designs for a traditional interior or a sophisticated focal point for a modern home.
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