2026 Fine Art, Decorative Furnishings, and Accessories Archives

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Auction Date: July 25, 2026
Auction Time: 10:00 AM EST
Auction Preview Date: Thursday June 23rd 2pm-6:30pm | Friday July 24th 12pm-5pm | Saturday July 25th 9am-10am

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Lot 1: Three Yellow Gold Rings

Three Yellow Gold Rings
to include one 18K gold ribbon form (size 5), along with two 14K gold, one with purple cabochon cut stone ( size 8), and one with marquise cut center stone with a halo of white stones (size 8 1/2), total weight of 18K is 5.8g, total weight of 14K is 10.6g. Gross weight 16.4g

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 2: Large Group of Sterling Silver Jewelry

Large Group of Sterling Silver Jewelry
to include mostly earrings, pendants, pins/brooches, and rings, total weight 18.8 ozt.

Estimate: $500 - $800
Lot 3: Large Group of Sterling Silver Jewelry

Large Group of Sterling Silver Jewelry
to include mostly necklaces and bracelets, total weight 38.3 ozt.

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 4: Group of 14K and 10K Gold Jewelry

Group of 14K and 10K Gold Jewelry
to include 14K gold dolphin pendant, rope bracelet, pair of diamond stud earrings, pair of amethyst earrings, pair of oval earrings,and other single earrings and findings (total weight 14.9g), along with 10K gold heart pendant and two rings (total weight 8.0g), total weight all together 23.0g

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 5: Group of Costume Jewelry

Group of Costume Jewelry
to include a rhinestone-set hummingbird brooch with blue stone eye, black band ring with rhinestone “X” motif, assorted eternity-style bands, and additional decorative rings and findings. Various base metals and simulated stones, four piece sterling silver pin group, largest 1 3/4 inches, total weight 0.3 troy ounces, along with a yellow gold tone link necklace. Longest length 29 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $100 - $300
Lot 6: Three Tray Lot of Costume Jewelry

Three Tray Lot of Costume Jewelry
to include assorted rings, pendants, some set with turquoise, malachite, and other stones, gilt metal Turkish pieces. Some silver.
largest 7 1/4″ x 5″

Estimate: $200 - $300
Lot 7: Group of 15 Russian Lacquer Boxes

Group of 15 Russian Lacquer Boxes
including rectangular, oval, and hexagonal examples decorated with hand-painted scenes from Russian fairy tales, folklore, and courtly life, highlighted with gilt ornamentation on black and red grounds, most signed in Cyrillic
6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ largest

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 8: 187 Piece Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Newbury Pattern

187 Piece Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Newbury Pattern
to include 6 dinner forks, 16 luncheon, 3 salad forks, 7 dessert/fish forks, 2 pastry fork, 1 berry fork, 1 child fork, 6 serving spoon (two sizes), 12 tablespoons, 18 teaspoons (three sizes), 30 egg spoons (two sizes), 14 demitasse spoons, 8 ice tea spoons, 12 lemonade spoons, 6 sherbert spoons, 12 dinner knives, 11 butter knives, 2 carving knives, 2 pie servers, and 18 serving pieces (including tomato server, cucumber server, olive spoon, spinach fork etc…) Total weighable sterling 204.6 troy ounces plus 16 weighted handles.

Estimate: $8000 - $12000
Lot 9: Large Group of Costume Jewelry

Large Group of Costume Jewelry
To include assorted necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and pins/brooches, having a variety of semi precious gemstones and glass. Some brands include Monet, Swarovski, Trifari, and other designers. Along with some gold filled items.

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 10: Georg Jensen “Acanthus” 167 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Service

Georg Jensen “Acanthus” 167 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Service
to include 11 dinner forks, 12 lunch forks, 12 salad forks, 12 fish forks, 12 tablespoons, 12 soup spoons, 11 teaspoons, 12 iced tea spoons, 12 sherbert spoons, 10 demi spoons, 1 sugar spoon, 12 dinner knives, 12 lunch knives, 12 solid fish knives, 11 solid butter knives, 1 carving knife, 1 carving fork, 1 cake knife
164.9 t.oz plus 27 handles

Estimate: $7500 - $10000
Lot 11: Two Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Desk Articles

Two Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Desk Articles
featuring a table lighter marked Tiffany & Co. Makers, Sterling, no. 23794, and a perpetual desk calendar having a miniature standing frame with interchangeable month and day cards.
Lighter height 3 inches, diameter 2 inches, calendar 3 3/4″ x 2 3/4″
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family

Estimate: $150 - $250
Lot 12: Group of Sterling Silver Flatware

Group of Sterling Silver Flatware
to include two sets of demi spoons, set of bouillon spoons, butter knives, napkin ring, and small round tray, largest 6 in diameter, total weight 34.0 troy ounces.

Estimate: $1500 - $2000
Lot 13: Three Piece Chinese Bronze Group

Three Piece Chinese Bronze Group to include
Asian Bronze Teapot
small cast bronze teapot of globular form having upright handle and short spout, fitted domed lid, surface in dark patina and wear consistent with age and use.
likely China or Southeast Asia, 18th century or earlier
height 5 1/4 inches
Pair of Chinese Bronze Buddhist Figural Plaques
two cast bronze figures of robed standing deities on lotus bases, the reverses having incised Chinese characters, likely votive or shrine elements
likely China, 18th to early 19th century
height 7 inches each

Estimate: $200 - $300
Lot 14: Cast Iron Halloween Witch Doorstop

Cast Iron Halloween Witch Doorstop
wedge-back form depicting a witch riding a broomstick accompanied by bat companion in a ring or moon casting, retaining painted surface
6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
Provenance: From the Estate of Robyn Gebroe, West Orange, NJ

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 15: Pair of Chinese Chenghua Style Doucai Stem Cups

Pair of Chinese Chenghua Style Doucai Stem Cups
decorated by grapevines bearing clusters of grapes and scrolling leaves, each bearing a Chenghua blue and white mark to the underside
Height 2 1/2 inches, diameter 3 1/4 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 16: Four Archaic Burmese Bronze Temple Bells

Four Archaic Burmese Bronze Temple Bells
Group of cast bronze temple bells of varied form, including examples with figural and animal-form finials and relief decoration, one polychrome Foo dog example raised on a stepped base, the surfaces having aged patina consistent with use
Tallest height 9 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property from a Park Avenue New York City Collector

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 17: Four Chinese Chenghua Style Miniature Cups

Four Chinese Chenghua Style Miniature Cups to include
one underglaze red stem bowl decorated by three fish, bearing a double circle mark to cup interior, one doucai chicken cup decorated by a rooster, hen, and chicks amidst flowering plants and rocks, bearing a double-square mark to the underside, one doucai dragon cup bearing a double square mark to the underside, and one doucai cup decorated by lotus scrolls, bearing a double square mark to the underside
tallest height 2 1/2 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 17A: Two Chinese Doucai Porcelain Articles

Two Chinese Doucai Porcelain Articles to include
doucai lychee cup bearing a Chenghua double square mark, height 2 inches, diameter 3 inches; and a Chinese doucai floral decorated covered ginger jar bearing a Chenghua double circle mark, height 5 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 17B: Two Piece Chinese Lot

Two Piece Chinese Lot to include
hardwood brush pot, height 5 inches, and crackle glaze cedalon wash pot and stand, diameter 6 1/2 inches

Estimate: $200 - $300
Lot 18: Three Chinese Chenghua Style Blue and White Bowls

Three Chinese Chenghua Style Blue and White Bowls to include
one example decorated by scrolling floral motifs, double circle mark to underside, and a pair of examples decorated by a gardenia pattern, each bearing a double circle mark to the underside
each height 2 1/2 inches, diameter 5 3/4 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 19: Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases

Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases to include
one Wang Bu style flared rim vase decorated by luohan figures, bearing a “Studio of Wenyun Wuguo Zhai” mark to the underside, height 11 1/2 inches, and one Qianlong style yuhuchun vase decorated by banana leaves and scrolling motifs, bearing a blue and white seal mark to the underside, height 11 1/4 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 20: Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Brush Pots

Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Brush Pots to include
one Kangxi style example decorated by a continuous landscape scene accompanied by excerpts from the Lanting Xu (Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Gathering), height 6 3/4 inches, diameter 7 1/2 inches, the other Chongzhen style example decorated by figures from an immortals story amid landscape elements, height 6 3/4 inches, diameter 8 inches, both having six character marks to underside

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 21: Two Large Chinese Blue and White Jars

Two Large Chinese Blue and White Jars to include
one example decorated by qilin (Chinese unicorns) amidst floral motifs, height 16 inches, diameter 16 inches, and one Xuande style example decorated by a dragon amidst clouds and flames, bearing a Xuande style mark to the body, height 16 inches, diameter 16 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 22: Chinese Blue and White Dragon Moon Flask

Chinese Blue and White Dragon Moon Flask
the flattened globular body decorated by a three-clawed dragon amidst scrolling floral and cloud motifs, the tall cylindrical neck encircled by a key-fret border
height 18 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 23: Two Chinese Ming Style Porcelain Vessels

Two Chinese Ming Style Porcelain Vessels to include
one Wanli style wucai red and green enameled jar decorated by a five claw dragon amidst scrolling lotus vines, bearing Wanli marks, height 13 inches, and one Xuande style meiping decorated by an underglaze red five-clawed dragon amidst clouds, bearing Xuande marks to body, height 17 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 24: Two Chinese Porcelain Vases

Two Chinese Porcelain Vases to include
one Qianlong style clair-de-lune glazed octagonal double gourd vase flanked by bat-form handles, bearing an incised mark to the underside, height 13 1/2 inches, and one Tongzhi style famille rose vase decorated by immortal figures in a landscape, the neck flanked by mask handles, red mark to underside, height 16 inches.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 25: Large Chinese Wucai Fish and Algae Covered Ginger Jar

Large Chinese Wucai Fish and Algae Covered Ginger Jar
decorated by carp or goldfish swimming among algae and seaweed, bearing a blue and white Jiajing style mark to the underside
Height 17 inches, width 14 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 26: Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Chargers

Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Chargers to include
one kraak style foliate rim example decorated by scholars gathered in a landscape beneath pine trees and scrolling clouds, Kangxi style double circle mark to underside, diameter 17 1/2 inches, and one charger decorated by geishas or court ladies gathered in a garden landscape beneath pine trees and mountains, diameter 14 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 27: Chinese Daoguang Style Famille Rose Three Star Vase

Chinese Daoguang Style Famille Rose Three Star Vase
porcelain vase decorated by the Three Stars (Fu, Lu, and Shou), the flared neck terminating in a ruyi cloud rim and flanked by chilong handles, red seal mark to underside
Height 22 1/2 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 28: Large Chinese Jiajing Style Porcelain Covered Jar

Large Chinese Jiajing Style Porcelain Covered Jar
decorated by blue and white longevity characters reserved on a brown ground amid scrolling floral vines, bearing a double circle Jiajing mark to the underside
Height 22 inches, diameter 14 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 29: Chinese Famille Rose Tianqiuping Fish Vase

Chinese Famille Rose Tianqiuping Fish Vase
Yongzheng style bottle neck vase, the globular body decorated by fish swimming, rising to a tall bottle-form neck, double circle mark to underside. Staple repair.
Height 14 3/4 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 30: Pair of Chinese “Bapo” Decorated Porcelain Covered Tea Caddies

Pair of Chinese “Bapo” Decorated Porcelain Covered Tea Caddies
rectangular porcelain covered boxes decorated in the bapo (“eight broken”) style, depicting overlapping fragments of calligraphy, paintings, documents, seals, scholar’s objects, and folding fans arranged in trompe l’oeil fashion after Chen Yan. The sides and covers bearing further inscriptions and seal marks
Height 10 1/2 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 31: Two Chinese Blue and White Foliate Rim Porcelain Chargers

Two Chinese Blue and White Foliate Rim Porcelain Chargers
one decorated by a dragon amidst scrolling clouds and auspicious motifs, the other depicting a phoenix among floral and foliate designs. Each bearing shaped rims and traditional underglaze blue decoration
each diameter 18 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 32: Four Chinese Kangxi Style Lemon Yellow Porcelain Plates

Four Chinese Kangxi Style Lemon Yellow Porcelain Plates
in bright lemon-yellow glaze, the undersides bearing six-character and seal underglaze blue marks, Circular form with recessed bases and glazed interiors
each diameter 8 3/4 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 33: Chinese Scholar’s Rock or Gongshi

Chinese Scholar’s Rock or Gongshi
the naturally perforated stone displaying dramatic peaks, cavities, and weathered surfaces, mounted on a carved hardwood pedestal stand raised on scroll feet.
stone height 20 inches, total height 25 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 34: Mosche Bianche “Wisteria Falls” Zen Bonsai Tree

Mosche Bianche “Wisteria Falls” Zen Bonsai Tree
Decorative tree-form sculpture constructed of twisted and looped metal wire in shades of pink, purple, and silver, forming cascading foliage above a trunk with exposed root structure, mounted on a natural olive wood base, side bearing a branded maker’s signature
Height 15 inches, width 22 inches
Provenance: Property from a Park Avenue New York City Collector

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 35: Carved and Embossed Silver Gilt Bench

Carved and Embossed Silver Gilt Bench
highly carved in Renaissance style having scrolls and swags, silver faux snake upholstery
height 33 1/2 inches, width 86 inches, depth 28 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 36: Contemporary Upholstered Club Chairs

Contemporary Upholstered Club Chairs
in silver gray cheetah print
height 33 inches, width 32 inches

Estimate: $100 - $300
Lot 37: Dapha Ltd. Upholstered Poof

Dapha Ltd. Upholstered Poof
having tufted top
height 16 inches, top 30″ x 30″

Estimate: $200 - $300
Lot 38: Avery Boardman Two-Part Sofa Lounge

Avery Boardman Two-Part Sofa Lounge
with pull out queen size bed having chenille upholstery “Sancerer.”
height 28 inches, length 109 inches, depth 72 inches
Provenance: purchased from Noblis in 2013 for $19,105

Estimate: $2000 - $3000
Lot 39: Pair of Contemporary Upholstered Armchairs

Pair of Contemporary Upholstered Armchairs
Contemporary armchairs having cream upholstered barrel-form backs and seats, raised on dark wood frames with square legs and brass-capped feet.
Height 28 inches, width 22 inches, depth 20 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 40: Poltrona Frau T904 Panchina Bench

Poltrona Frau T904 Panchina Bench
the minimalist bench featuring a black-finished tubular steel frame supporting a teak-stained ash veneered seat over poplar plywood and three loose cushions.
Height 15 3/4 inches, length 71 inches, depth 17 3/4 inches.
Provenance: Originally purchased from Poltrona Frau in 2013, ($3,893.81)

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 41: Edward Farrell Upholstered Two Cushion Sofa

Edward Farrell Upholstered Two Cushion Sofa
excellent condition
height 35 inches, length 67 inches, depth 39 1/2 inches

Estimate: $250 - $450
Lot 42: Edward Farrell Upholstered Sofa

Edward Farrell Upholstered Sofa
three cushion, excellent condition
height 37 1/4 inches, length 84 inches, depth 39 1/2 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 43: Baker Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut Coffee Table

Baker Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut Coffee Table
having an oval top raised on cylindrical legs joined by shaped stretchers and bun form feet
Height 17 inches, top 32″ x 52″

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 44: Pair of Campaign Style Rolling End Tables

Pair of Campaign Style Rolling End Tables
walnut-finished end tables, each having a square top above three open shelves and black accent details, raised on casters.
Height 23 inches, top 14″ x 14″

Estimate: $100 - $200
Lot 45: Mahogany Chippendale Style Hall Table

Mahogany Chippendale Style Hall Table
height 29 inches, top 13″ x 71 1/2″

Estimate: $200 - $300
Lot 46: Blue Leather Tufted Easy Chairs and Ottoman

Blue Leather Tufted Easy Chairs and Ottoman
ottoman on brass casters
height 33 inches, width 31 inches

Estimate: $250 - $450
Lot 47: Two Small Louis XVI Style Occasional Tables

Two Small Louis XVI Style Occasional Tables to include
Louis XVI style oval marble top table raised on fluted column legs joined by a shaped stretcher.
Height 17 inches, width 22 inches
along with Louis XV style round top “cigarette” table, having one pull drawer over cabriole legs, old label to underside

Estimate: $100 - $300
Lot 48: Benchmade Dark Cherry Two Part Corner Cabinet

Benchmade Dark Cherry Two Part Corner Cabinet
Tom Seely, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
height 78 inches, width 40 inches, depth 21 inches

Estimate: $150 - $250