2026 Fine Art, Furnishings, and Decorative Accessories Auction

1995 Guild X-170 Manhattan Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
in Flame Maple, Serial # AK 170130
USA, along with original hardshell case

Estimate: $1800 - $2000

1957 Guild CE-100 Capri Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
having natural blonde finish, Serial # 5475, along with vintage brown
hardshell case

Estimate: $2000 - $2500

Five Electric/Acoustic Guitar Hardshell Cases

Estimate: $200 - $300

Fender Jaguar Electric Guitar
having black lacquer finish, made in Japan, serial number V038054. Along with hard case

Estimate: $200 - $400

Violin Bow by G.A. Pfretzschner
stamped above the frog, mounted in ebony and silver with leather wrapping
length 29 1/4 inches

Estimate: $100 - $300

Two Violin Bows
marked Tourte, one “Tourte Model” and other “Francois Tourte” Both with Mother of Pearl and silver wrap
length 29 1/4 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500

Twelve Violin Bows
two stamped Bausch, one stamped Roman Werner, one stamped illegibly, all in various states some are just the stick
longest 29 1/4 inches

Estimate: $100 - $200

Two 19th/20th C. Reproduction Violins
one a copy of antonius Stradivarius, the other of a Michele Angelo Bergonzi (son of Carlo Bergonzi), each with paper label, both with cases and one bow
both overall length 23 1/3 inches

Estimate: $150 - $250

Harvard Disc Phonograph
overall length 30 inches, horn diameter 9 1/4 inches

Estimate: $150 - $300

Group of Three Antique Phonographs: Victor Victrola Orthophonic VV 4-40 and VV-405 Consoles, and Columbia Grafonola Floor Model
to include Victor Victrola Talking Machine VV 4-40 Orthophonic Phonograph Console
height 37 inches, width 36 inches, depth 19 inches

Columbia Grafonola Cabinet Floor Model Phonograph
height 43 inches, width 19 inches, depth 21 inches

Victor Victrola Talking Machine VV-405 Console having B.B. Todd (Philadelphia) marked cabinet with two drawers over two double doors, serial #13438
height 35 inches, width 37 inches, depth 21 1/2 inches

Estimate: $100 - $200

Tony Walton (British, 1934-2022)
“Anything Goes,” 1987
Watercolor and gouache on paper, original theatrical costume design depicting Billy Crocker wearing a navy blue blazer and white trousers, holding a cigarette.
Signed lower right T.W, inscribed “Anything Goes,” “Billy Crocker,” “Howard McGillin,” and dated 1987
17″ x 11 1/2″ sight
Provenance: From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500

Robert Fletcher (American, 1922-2021)
“Costume for Paul Taylor from Beauties and Their Beasts,” 1960
Gouache on paper depicting a theatrical Anubis costume design for Paul Taylor in Beauties and Their Beasts by Bertram Ross.
Original label verso
20″ x 12″ sight, 26 1/2″ x 18 1/2″ frame
Provenance: Charles Spencer Theatre Gallery, London, purchased for $350,
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $200 - $400

Two: Eugene Berman (Russian/American, 1899-1972)
“Female Saint” (possibly the Virgin Mary) 1959
“Dancing Shepherd,” 1952
Watercolor, gouache and ink on paper, depicting a robed religious figure and a dancing shepherd, respectively, each bearing an artist’s monogram E.B. and dated, housed in matching decorative gilt frames.
Saint 12″ x 8 1/2″ sight, 18″ x 14 1/2″ frame, Shepherd 10″ x 8″ sight, 17″ x 14″ frame
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, March 27, 1982, No. 4849, Lot 108, purchased for $660, copy of original receipt available
M. Knoedler & Co., New York, inventory numbers A-10108 and A-10107;
Frank Perls Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, inventory numbers 1127 and 1136;
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $400 - $800

Two: Leon Bakst (Russian, 1866-1924)
Two Costume Designs for a Boeotian in “Narcisse” and Nijinsky’s Faun Costume in “L’Après-midi d’un Faune,” 1911
Screen Prints in color
Each signed Bakst
20″ x 14″ sight
Provenance: Woodbury Auction Services, Inc., Woodbury, Connecticut, March 9, 1996, inventory no. 108, purchased for $1,100, accompanied by original receipt
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $200 - $400

Two: Gaston Noury (French, 1866-1936)
“Le Parisien”
Watercolor and pencil on paper studies of two elegant French women
Each signed lower right Gaston Noury
13 1/2″ x 7 3/4″ sight
Provenance: Marina Henderson, London, purchased November 27, 1986, for £350, accompanied by the original invoice
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $200 - $400

Two: Count Ladislas Czettel (Hungarian, 1904-1949)
Pair of Theatrical Costume Designs for “A London Rhapsody,” 1937
Gouache and metallic paint on paper depicting two elaborate Hungarian costumes in vibrant colors and decorative patterns, designed for the London Palladium production.
Each signed lower right Czettel
19″ x 13″ frame
Provenance: Charles Spencer Theatre Gallery, London, per original label verso.
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $200 - $400

Eugene Berman (Russian/American, 1899-1972)
Study depicting figures in a public garden featuring a statue on a pedestal, 1932
Pen and ink on paper
Signed and dated lower right E. Berman 1932
22″ x 17 1/2″ frame
Provenance: From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500

Eugene Berman (Russian/American, 1899-1972)
Female costume study for Romeo and Juilet, 1943
Watercolor, gouache, pen and ink on paper
Signed and dated in intials lower center E.B. ’43
12″ x 9″ sight
Provenance: From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500

Oliver Messel (British, 1904-1978)
Costume Design of a Renaissance Knight
Pen and ink and watercolor wash on paper depicting a theatrical figure in elaborate armor featuring puffed sleeves, decorative doublet, feathered hat, and holding a tall staff, standing before an architectural setting
Inscribed lower left Oliver Messel to Jo Mielziner.
14″ x 11″ sight
along with four pencil and on paper sketches depicting 18th-century military and figural scenes, including soldiers, Native Americans, women in period dress, each initialed J.D., artist unidentified
Provenance: Richard Stoddard Performing Arts Books, New York; purchased September 17, 1988, for $250, copy of original receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $300 - $500

Walford Graham Robertson (British, 1866-1948)
“Costume design for Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Richard II”, 1903
Cut paper, mixed media, watercolor on paper
Signed upper right Graham Robertson
19″ x 13″ sight
Provenance: Charles Spencer Theatre Gallery, London, 1986, purchased for $125
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $100 - $300

Three: Franco Colavecchia (American, B.1937)
two mime doll designs for “La Cenerentola,” Los Angeles Opera, 1987; along with set design for “Casanova” 1985
Mixed media, watercolor, gouache on paper
Each signed and annotated
17″ x 22″ largest frame
Provenance: From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $100 - $300

Four: James Reynolds (American, 1891-1957)
Costume Designs for “Goyescas”, 1932
Watercolor and pencil on paper depicting theatrical costume designs for singers in the opera “Goyescas,”
Each signed with the artist’s initials
31″ x 23 1/2″ frame
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, April 23, 1986, No. 5448, Lot 120A, purchased for $935, copy of original receipt available
From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Large Grouping of Decorative Theatrical Designs, Drawings, and Prints
To include a portfolio of unframed original watercolor theatrical set designs by James Ryan, a large mixed media Harlequin composition, two prints after John Taylor Arms, architectural prints depicting classical Roman doors and windows, photographs of ballerinas, and assorted theatrical and decorative works on paper
41″ x 31″ largest frame
Provenance: From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $100 - $300

Four: Lloyd R. Evans (American, 1934-1989)
costume designs for “Barber,” New York City Opera, 1967 and three theatrical set designs
Watercolor, gouache, pen and ink
Each signed L.Evans, United Scenic Artists label affixed to verso
24″ x 20″ largest frame
Provenance: From the Robert E Gilroy Estate of Hampton, Connecticut

Estimate: $100 - $300

Chinese Monochrome Blue Glazed Porcelain Rouleau Vase
rich cobalt-blue glaze, pooling slightly at the base and showing a glossy finish
height 17 1/4 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500