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    Thursday Morning at STAIR - April 10, 2025 by STAIR

    Thursday Morning at STAIR - April 10, 2025

    Start: Apr 10, 2025 10:00AM EDT

    The April Thursday Morning at STAIR auction leads with Property from a New York City Collection, featuring a group of Louis XVI-style furniture, Japanese decorative arts and European School fine art.

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    The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian | New York & Stockbridge | Part III | March 21, 2025 by STAIR

    The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian | New York & Stockbridge | Part III | March 21, 2025

    Start: Mar 21, 2025 10:00AM EDT

    STAIR is proud to present a three-day single-owner sale of property from the late Aso O. Tavitian on March 19, 20, and 21. A true connoisseur, Tavitian assembled an extraordinary collection of English furniture, decorative arts, European sculpture, and garden statuary. Each item in the collection was selected with the meticulous eye and refined sensibility that defined Tavitian’s approach to collecting.

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    Persian Sultanabad Carpet After Aristide Maillol (1861-1944): Muse de Debussy European School: Designs for Waistcoats: A Set of Six Two Giltwood Frames Empire Ormolu-Mounted Alabaster Dish-Formed Chandelier George IV Bird's Eye Maple and Leather Writing Table, In the Manner of Gillows
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    The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian | New York & Stockbridge | Part II | March 20, 2025 by STAIR

    The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian | New York & Stockbridge | Part II | March 20, 2025

    Start: Mar 20, 2025 10:00AM EDT

    STAIR is proud to present a three-day single-owner sale of property from the late Aso O. Tavitian on March 19, 20, and 21. A true connoisseur, Tavitian assembled an extraordinary collection of English furniture, decorative arts, European sculpture, and garden statuary. Each item in the collection was selected with the meticulous eye and refined sensibility that defined Tavitian’s approach to collecting.

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    Fine French Marble Figure of Venus d'Arles, After the Antique Monumental and Fine French Carved Limestone Figural Jardinière Italian Carved White Marble Center Table Italian Carved White Marble Fountain Monumental Pair of Cast-Iron Urns on Stone Pedestals White Marble Model of Pandora, After Cesare Fantacchiotti
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    The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian| New York & Stockbridge | Part I | March 19, 2025 by STAIR

    The Collection of Aso O. Tavitian| New York & Stockbridge | Part I | March 19, 2025

    Start: Mar 19, 2025 10:00AM EDT

    STAIR is proud to present a three-day single-owner sale of property from the late Aso O. Tavitian on March 19, 20, and 21. A true connoisseur, Tavitian assembled an extraordinary collection of English furniture, decorative arts, European sculpture, and garden statuary. Each item in the collection was selected with the meticulous eye and refined sensibility that defined Tavitian’s approach to collecting.

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    Christofle Silver Flatware Service in the 'Marly' Pattern Fine and Early George III Brass-Mounted Mahogany and Bone Angle Barometer, Signed F. Watkins, London Pair of George IV Carved Rosewood Sofas European Monumental Carved Stone Pan Term Figure Pair of Italian Alabaster Rhyta Pair of Jean Bellekin Engraved Mother-of-Pearl Cavalry Scenes
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    Thursday Morning at STAIR - March 13, 2025 by STAIR

    Thursday Morning at STAIR - March 13, 2025

    Start: Mar 13, 2025 10:00AM EDT

    The March 2025 edition of Thursday Morning at STAIR features property from a New York Apartment, Designed by Colefax and Fowler. Furniture and decorative arts highlight this collection, including Colefax and Fowler upholstered seating, a Fine Regency Pollard Oak Center Table, and a Dutch Leather Six Panel Black Screen and more.

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    Group of American Silver Wares Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Tables William IV Burl Yew Wood Breakfront Bookcase George IV Giltwood Console with a Marble Top, Possibly Irish Pair of Continental Neoclassical Giltwood Mirrors, Modern Victorian Burl Walnut Lady's Pedestal Desk
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    Thursday Morning at STAIR - February 13, 2025 by STAIR

    Thursday Morning at STAIR - February 13, 2025

    Start: Feb 13, 2025 10:00AM EST

    Highlighting this month’s Thursday Morning at STAIR is property from the Estate of John Githens and Ingeborg ten Haeff whose bohemian apartment on Washington Square Park was filled with interesting objects, paintings by artist peers and friends, and furniture designed by architect Paul Lester Wiener.

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    Richard Lindner (1901-1978): Wunder Kind No. X Latin American School: Virgin of Bethlehem Ludwig Sander (1906-1975): Georgic III Saul Steinberg (1914-1999): Untitled Latin American School: San Calletano Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985): Jester
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    20/21 at STAIR - February 12, 2025 by STAIR

    20/21 at STAIR - February 12, 2025

    Start: Feb 12, 2025 10:00AM EST

    With a focus on modern and contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries, 20/21 at STAIR offers paintings, works on paper, photography and sculpture in various styles and modalities by artists from around the world.

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    Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971): Electric Furnace, Ludlum Steel Co., Dunkirk, New York Sean Scully (b. 1945): Untitled Chinatsu Ban (b. 1973): April Showery, May Flowery, June Bowery Attributed to Fernandez Arman (1928-2005): Shiny Concerto Sean Scully (b. 1945): Large Mirror II Attributed to Francesca Woodman (1958-1981): Untitled
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    The Collection of Sanford L. Smith - January 30, 2025 by STAIR

    The Collection of Sanford L. Smith - January 30, 2025

    Start: Jan 30, 2025 10:00AM EST

    The Collection of Sanford L. Smith represents a life and love of collecting that was shared with millions of like-minded lovers of art and antiques through the fairs hosted by the eponymous Sanford L. Smith + Associates. The catalogue will be available on January 17, 2025. Highlights in the sale include weathervanes and important Americana, Folk Art, works on paper by Charles Burchfield and John Marin, Marine paintings, and a selection of Western bronzes.

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    Charles Burchfield (1893-1967): Between Two Willows John Marin (1870-1953): Pertaining to Cape Split, Maine Carved Cigar Store Native American Figure, Attributed to John L Cromwell, New York Reginald Marsh (1898-1954): World in Wax Reginald Marsh (1898-1954): Girl on a Carousel George Grosz (1893-1959): Manhattan (New York Harbor)
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    American & European Fine & Decorative Arts - January 29, 2025 by STAIR

    American & European Fine & Decorative Arts - January 29, 2025

    Start: Jan 29, 2025 10:00AM EST

    Our American & European Fine & Decorative Arts sale celebrates centuries of stylistic and aesthetic collecting categories, focusing on British, American, and Continental furniture, decorative objects, and fine art from interesting collections and estates.

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    The Totten Family Classical Giltwood Girandole Mirror, New York The Reid Family Federal Mahogany Sideboard, Attributed to the Shop of Benjamin Bass Jr. (1775-1819), Carving Attributed to Thomas Wightman (1759-1827) Chippendale Carved Mahogany Games Table, New York Pair of Fine and Rare Federal Satinwood-Inlaid and Figured Mahogany Demilune Games Tables, New York Large Group of Painted Aluminum Garden Furniture, From the Gianni Versace Collection Set of Twenty-Four Tiffany & Co. Silver and Gilt Cups
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    Icons of Interior Design - Part Two - December 12, 2024 by STAIR

    Icons of Interior Design - Part Two - December 12, 2024

    Start: Dec 12, 2024 10:00AM EST

    Property from interiors designed by icons in the world of interior design highlights the Icons of Interior Design sale, offering a glimpse into the rarefied world of interiors at the highest level. The sale will take place in two parts: on Wednesday, December 11 at 2pm and Thursday, December 12 at 10am. See auction information for preview hours and lot breakdown by designer.

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    Pair of White Marble and White Painted Wood Console Tables, Designed by Renzo Mongiardino Early West Anatolia Oushak Carpet Clare Potter Porcelain Model of a Basket of Camillias Set of Twelve Baroque Style Silk Damask and Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs, Designed by Renzo Mongiardino Eight Panel Embossed and Painted Leather Screen, Designed by Renzo Mongiardino Linen Upholstered Three Seat Sofa, with Robert Kime Fabric
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    Icons of Interior Design - Part One - December 11, 2024 by STAIR

    Icons of Interior Design - Part One - December 11, 2024

    Start: Dec 11, 2024 02:00PM EST

    Icons of Interior Design: Part One will begin at 2pm on Wednesday, December 11, featuring property from the Collection of Robert Couturier. Respected for his connoisseurship and imagination, interior designer and architect Robert Couturier has been at the top of his profession for decades, named annually to Architectural Digest’s prestigious list of the world’s best designers, his name synonymous with sophistication and whimsy. Included in this sale is furniture, decorations and fine art from his New York residence.

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    Bernd & Hilla Becher (1931–2007; 1934–2015) : Steelplant Völklingen, Saar; Ewald Fortsetzung, Recklinghausen, Ruhr; and Zedie Minister Stein, Dortmund Hervé van der Straeten 'Epine' Goat Hair and Bronze Stool Louis XV Terracotta Model of Madame du Barry Modeled as a Sphinx French 14k Gold Oval Box Camille Pissarro (1830-1903): Two Workers Dutch Chinoiserie Painted Leather Six Panel Screen
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    Objects of Desire: The Collection of James M. Labaugh Antiques - December 11, 2024 by STAIR

    Objects of Desire: The Collection of James M. Labaugh Antiques - December 11, 2024

    Start: Dec 11, 2024 10:00AM EST

    ​STAIR is pleased to offer Property from the Collection of James M. Labaugh Antiques in our December 11th single owner sale Objects of Desire: The Collection of James M. Labaugh Antiques and continuing on with offering throughout 2025. ​

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    Pair of Meissen Porcelain Birds and Porcelain Flowers Ormolu Mounted as Two-Light Candelabra Pair of Large English Ironstone Potpourri Vases, Covers and Interior Lids Pair of Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Chargers Spode Grey Ground Porcelain Part Service Set of Twelve Flight & Barr Porcelain Dinner Plates with Arms of Somerville, Baronet Quartering Warburton and Meredyth Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Hexagonal Jar and Cover
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    Thursday Morning at STAIR - December 5, 2024 by STAIR

    Thursday Morning at STAIR - December 5, 2024

    Start: Dec 05, 2024 10:00AM EST

    Showcasing an eclectic mix of fine art, objects and furniture from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, our December Thursday Morning at STAIR sale offers fine and decorative arts in a myriad of styles by artists and makers from around the world. Highlights include works from the Collection of Paul Kasmin, Asian works of art, porcelain and ceramics, and works from the Collection of Gordon and Zanne Stewart. Also included is a large selection of jewelry just in time for the gift-giving season.

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    Fabergé Inset Diamond and Carved Nephrite Donkey 18k Gold Large Locket Pendant Two 14k Gold Bracelets Aaron Young (b. 1972): The Young and The Driftless 18k Gold Long Rope Chain Necklace and a 14k Gold Rope Chain Necklace George III Mahogany Three Pedestal Dining Table
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    20th Century, Modern & Contemporary Fine Art - November 21, 2024 by STAIR

    20th Century, Modern & Contemporary Fine Art - November 21, 2024

    Start: Nov 21, 2024 10:00AM EST

    With a focus on the fine arts of the 20th and 21st centuries, our November sale of 20th Century, Modern & Contemporary Fine Art includes works by artists working in Modern, Post-War and Contemporary modalities in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography and works on paper.

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    Angus Fairhurst (b. 1966-2008): The Birth of Consistency Hughie Lee-Smith (1915-1999): Flight II Gedi Sibony (b. 1973): Top Hat Kenny Scharf (b. 1958): Untitled Jorinde Voigt (b. 1977): Serendipity (17) Nabil Nahas (b. 1949): Untitled
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    Art Without Boundaries: The Abrams Family Collection - November 20, 2024 by STAIR

    Art Without Boundaries: The Abrams Family Collection - November 20, 2024

    Start: Nov 20, 2024 10:00AM EST

    Stewarded intergenerationally for over seven decades, The Abrams Family Collection represents a love of collecting and a passion for living with art fostered by renown art book publishers Harry N. Abrams and his son, Robert. For over seventy years, the Abrams family has brought art into the homes of millions of readers through the publishing of beautifully illustrated and meticulously written books on art and artists.

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    Gulam Rasool Santosh (1929-1997): Composition No. 4 Norman Rockwell (1894-1978): Portrait of Mary Best Alcantara Alfred Leslie (1927-2023): Richard Miller and Floriano Vecchi Alexander Liberman (1912-1999): Svet III Carlos Irizarry (b. 1938): Pablo Picasso Part I; and Pablo Picasso Part II Ian Hornak (1944-2002): The Age of Gold, Homage to Martin Heade
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    Art & Design - November 19, 2024 by STAIR

    Art & Design - November 19, 2024

    Start: Nov 19, 2024 10:00AM EST

    Eclectic and interesting furniture, objects and fine art from the 20th and 21st centuries are showcased in our upcoming Art & Design sale. A blend of styles and movements reflects how we live today, mixing old and new, rustic and refined, classic and contemporary to create spaces that are design-forward and easy to live in.

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    Five Panel Brass-Mounted Lacquered Wood Screen, in the Manner of Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Wiener Werkstätte 'Nursery' Maple, Mother-of-Pearl and Ebonized Wood Cabinet by Fanny Harlfinger-Zakucka Brass-Inlaid Scagliola and Marble Top Table, in the Style of Maison Baguès Max Kuehne Silver Leaf and Polychrome Wood Low Table, Signed Large Pair of Modern Linen and Silk Upholstered Sofas Kaare Klint Large Mahogany Extension Dining Table
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    The Fine Sale - Part Two - October 24, 2024 by STAIR

    The Fine Sale - Part Two - October 24, 2024

    Start: Oct 24, 2024 10:00AM EDT

    Offering exceptional works of fine and decorative arts sourced from prominent private collections and estates, our October Fine Sale is a carefully curated selection of furniture, fine art, porcelain, silver, carpets and Asian works of art. Each item reflects centuries of refined taste and presents an opportunity for discerning collectors to acquire works of the highest quality and historical significance.

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    Attributed to Matteo Strom (1643-1702): Grande Battaglia Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880-1980): Crest of a Wave Jean Dufy (1888-1964): Regates Master of the Female Half-Lengths (active 16th Century): Baptism of Christ; and Saint Ildefonso Receiving the Chausuble from the Virgin Walter Hunt (1861-1941): Sour Grapes Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880-1980): Playdays
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    The Fine Sale - Part One - October 23, 2024 by STAIR

    The Fine Sale - Part One - October 23, 2024

    Start: Oct 23, 2024 02:00PM EDT

    Offering exceptional works of fine and decorative arts sourced from prominent private collections and estates, our October Fine Sale is a carefully curated selection of furniture, fine art, porcelain, silver, carpets and Asian works of art. Each item reflects centuries of refined taste and presents an opportunity for discerning collectors to acquire works of the highest quality and historical significance.

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    Rare Persian Tabriz Palace Carpet Pair of Fine Continental Carved Limestone Recumbent Lions Robert Wakeham Pilot (1898-1967): Dominion Square, Montreal Maximilien Luce (1858-1941): Les Pavots (Poppies) Fine William IV Mahogany Extension Dining Table and an Ensuite Carved Mahogany Hall Bench Large 18k Gold Box, Probably French
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    Fine Jewelry and Luxury Goods - October 23, 2024 by STAIR

    Fine Jewelry and Luxury Goods - October 23, 2024

    Start: Oct 23, 2024 10:00AM EDT

    All that glitters is gold, diamonds, rubies, silk and ostrich leather in our Fine Jewelry and Luxury Goods sale. Birkin bags and scarves by Hermès, and jewelry by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Andrew Clunn and Cartier highlight this sale of beautiful objects and wearable art by the world’s best joailliers and luxury goods artisans. Beautiful materials and exceptional craftsmanship come together to create elegant objects that stand the test of time in their sophistication and luxury.

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    18k Gold and Diamond Ring Hermès Birkin 32cm HAC in Verte Veronese Ostrich with Gold Hardware Hermès Birkin 32cm HAC in Saffron Ostrich with Gold Hardware 18k Gold and Diamond Bracelet Ella Gafta Pearl, Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Necklace Patek Philipe 18k Gold and Diamond Wristwatch
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    Thursday Morning at STAIR - October 10, 2024 by STAIR

    Thursday Morning at STAIR - October 10, 2024

    Start: Oct 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT

    Thursday Morning at STAIR in October features a curated selection of furniture, fine art and decorations from interesting collectors and estates including The Private Collection of Mindy Papp, Bedford, NY. Highlights from the Papp collection include a tufted leather Chesterfield sofa, a set of eight Victorian embossed leather and oak dining chairs, and a W.A.S. Benson brass floor lamp.

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    Chinese Export School: Trading Vessels of the Hongs, Canton After Captain Thomas Williamson (active 1790-1815): Oriental Field Sports: Nineteen Plates Pair of Ming Style Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs George III Carved Mahogany Chest on Chest Louis XVI Style Gilt-Metal-Mounted Mahogany Marquetry and Penwork Bureau à  Cylindre Charles X Bird's Eye Maple Marquetry Inlaid Drop-Leaf Table
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    Design from 1860 to 1910, Including the Collection of Barry R. Harwood -September 26, 2024 by STAIR

    Design from 1860 to 1910, Including the Collection of Barry R. Harwood -September 26, 2024

    Start: Sep 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT

    As a part of the Design from 1860 to 1910 sale, we are pleased to offer the Collection of Barry R. Harwood, Curator of Decorative Arts at the Brooklyn Museum and Adjunct Professor at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum/Parsons School of Design’s master’s program in the History of Decorative Arts. Harwood, along with his husband Joseph V. Garry, formed the collection while decorating their country house, Thornside. A true labor of love, the interiors of their country getaway were decorated  following the tenets of the Aesthetic Moment and were featured in an article in The Magazine Antiques.

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    Fine Herter Brothers Carved Walnut and Various Woods Marquetry Library Table Fine Herter Brothers Ebonized, Parcel-Gilt and Various Woods Marquetry Cabinet Herter Brothers Ebonized Burlwood and Various Woods Marquetry Parlor Cabinet Lockwood de Forest and The Ahmedabad Wood Carving Company, Indian Teakwood Model of the Windows in Sidi Saiyyad's Mosque at Ahmedabad Herts Brothers, New York Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Inlaid Satinwood Five-Piece Bedroom Set Herter Brothers Aesthetic Movement Maple and Various Woods Marquetry Folio Cabinet
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    The Art of Entertaining - September 25, 2024 by STAIR

    The Art of Entertaining - September 25, 2024

    Start: Sep 25, 2024 10:00AM EDT

    There is an art to entertaining, and having the right wares to create the perfect tablescape is the first step. The Art of Entertaining sale offers a fine selection of porcelain, silver and other decorative tablewares to set a creative and impressive table, either in a traditional, more formal style, or in a modern and fun update.

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    Herend Porcelain Part Service in the 'Rothschild Bird' Pattern Herend Porcelain Part Service in the 'Fortuna Rust' Pattern Large A. Aucoc Silver Gilt Mirrored Surtout-de-Table Extensive Tiffany & Co. Silver Flatware Service Assembled Crichton Bros. Silver Flatware Service Pair of Tiffany & Co. Silver Presentation Compotes
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    Thursday Morning at STAIR - September 12, 2024 by STAIR

    Thursday Morning at STAIR - September 12, 2024

    Start: Sep 12, 2024 10:00AM EDT

    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 Pesnell Amory, New York, 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.

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    Italian Rococo Green and Polychrome Painted Chest of Drawers, Liguria Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Armchairs, Milanese George III Mahogany, Satinwood and Ebonized Bookcase George II Style Carved Mahogany Console Table, Irish William and Mary Inlaid Walnut Chest on Later Stand Persian Kashan Rug
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    The Collection of Henri Charles Veit, Lyme, CT - September 11, 2024 by STAIR

    The Collection of Henri Charles Veit, Lyme, CT - September 11, 2024

    Start: Sep 11, 2024 10:00AM EDT

    Born into a family of artists, Harry Veit 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.

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    Attributed to Maurice Bompard (1857-1936): Venice; and Venice Attributed to Ralph Humphrey (1932-1990): Untitled Attributed to Walter Sickert (1860-1942): The Happy Valley, Envermeu Attributed to Charles Camoin (1879-1965), After Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947): Fleurs sur un tapis rouge Louis XV/XVI Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Tulipwood and Mahogany Parquetry Commode, Stamped Birckle Small Chinese Huanghuali and Painted Tapered Cabinet

 

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