2026 Major Spring Americana & Chinese Auction Featuring Items From the John D Rockefeller III Estate Archives - Page 10 of 13

Lot 445: English Satinwood Cross-Banded Rosewood Writing Desk

English Satinwood Cross-Banded Rosewood Writing Desk
rectangular form superstructure having three concave drawers flanked to each side by cupboard doors above a D-shaped top, one long frieze drawer opening to reveal hinged covered compartment including felt writing surface on a shaped apron and square tapering legs, red cedar secondary wood
height 41 1/2 inches, width 36 inches, depth 17 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 446: American Queen Anne Maple Side Chair

American Queen Anne Maple Side Chair
vasiform splat pierced a heart over a rush-filled seat, turned legs and pad feet, 18th century
height 40 inches, width 19 inches, depth 14 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 447: American Queen Anne Style Side Chair

American Queen Anne Style Side Chair
shaped top above a vasiform splat and drop-in seat on a shaped apron and cabriole legs terminating in pointed feet
height 36 1/2 inches, width 19 inches, depth 19 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 448: Carved Mahogany Side Chair

Carved Mahogany Side Chair
undulating top rail having a central carved shell above a vasiform splat and drop in seat on cabriole legs terminating in trifid feet, Philadelphia 18th Century
height 39 1/2 inches, width 21 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
Condition: overall good condition, minor surface wear and dings, patch to backside, repaired

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 450: Scottish George III Inlaid Mahogany Tall-Case Clock

Scottish George III Inlaid Mahogany Tall-Case Clock
painted dial marked Butler, swan’s neck pediment centering an urn and eagle finial over disengaged Corinthian columns flanking a painted metal dial phases-of-the-moon mechanism and date aperture, the conforming trunk and base on bracket feet, early 19th century
height 93 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $600 - $900

Lot 451: George III Walnut Marble Top Side Table / Slab Top

George III Walnut Marble Top Side Table / Slab Top
rectangular marble top, thumbnail-molded edge above a plain apron and shallow cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, 18th century
height 32 inches, width 41 1/2 inches, depth 24 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
Condition: Overall fair to good condition; small chip in marble, surface refinished

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 452: Chippendale Walnut Open Armchair

Chippendale Walnut Open Armchair
having a serpentine crestrail above a pierced vasiform seat and cabriole legs ending in trifid feet, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1760, marked on paper label made for Hugh Creighton proprietor of ‘Indian’ King INN Haddonfield N.J. used by Dorothea “Dolly” Payne who married James Madison whose uncle owned the Inn
height 38 1/2 inches, width 30 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 453: A George III Mahogany Cross Banded and Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Center Table

A George III Mahogany Cross Banded and Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Center Table
having rounded rectangular top above two short drawers on either side, one drawer Arthur Vernay Furniture label on bottom, on straight supports and down swept legs terminating in brass caps and casters, early 19th Century
height 28 inches, closed top 33″ x 36″, open top 33″ x 60″
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $600 - $1200

Lot 454: Federal Satinwood Cross-Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers

Federal Satinwood Cross-Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
overhanging top above a series of four long graduated drawers having cock-beading and later brass handles on a shaped apron and splayed bracket feet
height 37 1/2 inches, width 41 inches, depth 20 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $400 - $700

Lot 455: Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Petite Commode

Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Petite Commode
variegated pink rectangular marble top, canted corners above a conforming case, three short drawers and squared cabriole legs, early 18th to 19th Century
height 29 inches, width 25 inches, depth 15 inches
Condition: marble top cracked, restored, edge chips
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 456: Federal Satinwood Inlaid Carved Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table

Federal Satinwood Inlaid Carved Mahogany Fold-Over Card Table
D-shaped top above inlaid conforming frieze on square tapering legs
height 28 1/2 inches, width 36 inches, depth 18 inches, depth open 36 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 457: Pair of George I Walnut Side Chairs

Pair of George I Walnut Side Chairs
each a shaped crest rail centered by a carved shell above a vasiform splat falling foliate carving, the serpentine stiles flanking a shaped seat, slip upholstery, raised on cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw front feet, rich walnut figuring, expected wear; underside painted inscription reading “Queen Anne walnut 1715-20 Geo. I, bought of T. Charbonnier by Blanche and Elon Hooker, Lynmouth, from a private house near West Somerset, July 1911”
England, early 18th century
height 39 1/2 inches, width 21 inches, seat height 18 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 458: Pair Iron and Brass Floor Lamps

Pair Iron and Brass Floor Lamps
height 57 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

Estimate: $100 - $200

Lot 459: Iron and Brass Floor Candle Holder

Iron and Brass Floor Candle Holder
height 61 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 460: Japanned Gilt and Black Painted Standing Lamp

Japanned Gilt and Black Painted Standing Lamp
decorated Chinoiserie figures and landscapes
height 68 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 461: Korean Wood Chest on Stand

Korean Wood Chest on Stand
the wood chest two doors and fitted fifteen interior drawers and brass fittings, 19th century
height 30 inches, width 40 inches, depth 10 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 462: Japanese Bronze Candle Holder / Pricket Sticks

Japanese Bronze Candle Holder / Pricket Sticks
each set on lotus shaped base
height 21 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 463: Two Regency Style Mahogany Floor Lamps

Two Regency Style Mahogany Floor Lamps
one having tripod base
height 58 inches and 55 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 464: Four Floor Lamps

Four Floor Lamps
two mounted with brass
tallest 61 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $100 - $200

Lot 465: Pair of Mahogany Candlejack Style Floor Lamps

Pair of Mahogany Candlejack Style Floor Lamps
adjustable height
height 48 1/2 inches, extended height 96 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot 466: Wood Floor Lamp Spiral Shaft

Wood Floor Lamp Spiral Shaft
having small shelf, on turned base, all having brass trim
height 53 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 467: Pair of Flemish Baroque Style Brass Candlesticks Now Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Flemish Baroque Style Brass Candlesticks Now Mounted as Lamps
each having a knopped stem and tripartite base, electrified, 18th century
height 29 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 468: Set of Four Colonial Williamsburg Brass Federal Style Candlesticks

Set of Four Colonial Williamsburg Brass Federal Style Candlesticks
marked on underside “CW-16-12”
height 8 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot 469: Pair of George III Style Brass and Turned Mahogany Candlestick Lamps

Pair of George III Style Brass and Turned Mahogany Candlestick Lamps
each having a colorless glass hurricane shade, electrified, 20th Century
total height 16 inches, base diameter 5 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 469A: Pair of Pewter Two Light Sconces

Pair of Pewter Two Light Sconces
electrified
height 11 inches, width 8 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

Estimate: $100 - $200

Lot 470: Pair of Regency Gilt and Ebonized Wood Pole Screens

Pair of Regency Gilt and Ebonized Wood Pole Screens
first quarter 19th century, each having a pole form stem on a spirally-carved knopped tripartite base composed of scrolls and paw feet two having missing toes, depicting a floral sprig
height 56 inches, top 13″ x 16 1/2″
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Lot 471: Pair of Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps
having square form lion masks, amber style pulls, pierce carved bases, adjustable, 19th century
vase height 11 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $600 - $1000

Lot 472: Japanese Edo Period Blue and White Porcelain Lobed Dish

Japanese Edo Period Blue and White Porcelain Lobed Dish
the large circular dish having lobed rim, decorated in underglaze blue enamels, the center featuring a roundel depicting two ducks on a riverbank, surrounded by the “Three Friends” motif of pine, bamboo, and plum, the exterior having floral decoration and bands of underglaze blue encircling the foot, possibly 17th century or later
diameter 15 1/4 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 473: Buncheong Bottle Mounted as Lamp

Buncheong Bottle Mounted as Lamp
decorated incised lines inlaid in white slip and applied a green tingled clear glaze a fish jumping in waves geometric bands to the neck, possibly Joseon dynasty 15th-16th century
vase height 13 1/2 inches, overall height 24 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 474: Pair of Samson Porcelain Famille Rose Table Lamps

Pair of Samson Porcelain Famille Rose Table Lamps
one repaired at neck, drilled
vase height 12 inches, total height 24 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot 475: Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Baluster Form Vases

Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Baluster Form Vases
each depicting Mandarin figures in interior scenes, drilled and fitted as lamps, 19th century
vase height 12 inches
along with baluster for metal tea canister now wired as table lamp
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $150 - $300

Lot 476: Chobunsai Eishi (Japanese 1756-1829)

Chobunsai Eishi (Japanese 1756-1829)
Scene from the Tale of Genji (Asagao) circa 1791
Triptych color woodblock print (benigirai-e, mitate-e), one design from a series of ten, depicting Hikaru Genji exchanging poems with Lady Asagao in the center sheet, with morning glory in bloom in the left sheet
14 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ each, 20″ x 37″ frame
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
Purchased in Tokyo by Mrs. J.D.Rockefeller III (per label verso)

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 477: Japanese Lacquer Wash Basin

Japanese Lacquer Wash Basin
of circular form having roiro ground, decorated in varicolored gold and red hiramaki-e featuring leaves and flowering sprigs, Meiji period, late 19th century
diameter 13 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $400 - $800

Lot 478: Chinese Export Gilt and Black Lacquered Small Vitrine Table

Chinese Export Gilt and Black Lacquered Small Vitrine Table
rectangular, the square tapering legs joined by an X-stretcher
height 19 inches, length 17 inches, width 15 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 479: Three Piece Japanese Group

Three Piece Japanese Group to include
an octogonal red lacquer tray having shaped panels of woven bamboo around the sides, 17th/18th century, diameter 15 1/2 inches, Japanese Porcelain Dish
of ten-sided form having everted rim, decorated in polychrome enamels featuring a lion-dog and peonies, the rim having geometric and floral motifs
Edo period, 17th century or later, diameter 7 1/4 inches, along with blue and white footed dish
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 480: Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Ovoid Jars and Covers

Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Ovoid Jars and Covers
bases marked with double circles in underglaze blue, 19th century
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
Condition: Overall fair condition, both having small chips to foot rims, one cover restored

Estimate: $100 - $300

Lot 481: Two Chinese Style Lamps

Two Chinese Style Lamps
to include one bronze vase lamp, along with one Chinese style having bird and flower
tallest 30 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 482: Pair of Japanese Porcelain Bowls

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Bowls
each of deep circular form having everted rim and raised foot, decorated in underglaze blue, iron red, and polychrome enamels and gilt, the interior featuring landscape roundels and reserves of prunus and foliate motifs, the exterior having conforming decoration
Edo period, 18th century or later
diameter 8 3/4 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Lot 483: Japanese Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain
signed deep platter
15 1/4″ x 15 1/4″
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 484: Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Parcel-Gilt Famille Rose Vases Now Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Chinese Rose Medallion Parcel-Gilt Famille Rose Vases Now Mounted as Lamps
each of pair form having lion ring handles to either side, decorated medallions of figures in an interior, alternating peacocks
overall height 22 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 484A: Two Japanese Porcelain Dishes

Two Japanese Porcelain Dishes
one ten-sided shallow dish and one smaller saucer having lobed corners and an everted rim, decorated in polychrome enamels with a prancing foo dog and peonies by a banded hedge, the rim featuring geometric scroll and floral motifs, with underglaze iron-oxide decoration, one dish chipped
larger diameter 7 1/4 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot 485: Pair of Iznik Style Pottery Vases Mounted as Lamps

Pair of Iznik Style Pottery Vases Mounted as Lamps
the blue ground decorated green foliate bands and a bird perched amidst flowering vases, drilled, 20th century
vase height 11 inches, overall height 26 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
Condition: edge chips, glaze crazing

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 486: Four Piece Porcelain Asian Lot

Four Piece Porcelain Asian Lot
to include two Japanese porcelain dishes, large circular dish decorated in underglaze-blue enamels large flowering prunus branch to the interior and floral pattern to the exterior, a band of geometric pattern encircling the high circular foot
diameter 13 3/8 inches, edo period, along with lacquered tray and Japanese porcelain dish of deep circular form having scalloped rim, decorated in underglaze blue, iron red, and polychrome enamels and gilt, the center featuring a floral vase in geometric reserves of landscapes, the exterior having floral and geometric bands, Meiji period, 19th century
diameter 8 3/4 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $100 - $300

Lot 488: Queen Anne Style Carved Giltwood and Gilt-Composition Over-Mantel Mirror

Queen Anne Style Carved Giltwood and Gilt-Composition Over-Mantel Mirror
19th century
the double-mirror plate set in a rectangular frame arched cresting surmounted by carved fleur-de-lys decoration
height 61 1/2 inches, width 25 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $300 - $500

Lot 489: George III Carved Giltwood Mahogany Mirror

George III Carved Giltwood Mahogany Mirror
rectangular plate set in a conforming frame having a carved giltwood slip surmounted by a broken pediment a central C-scroll and shell-carved cresting, 18th / 19th century
height 54 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Lot 490: Chippendale Style Mahogany Mirror having Gilt Carved Shell

Chippendale Style Mahogany Mirror having Gilt Carved Shell
beveled glass
height 22 inches, width 42 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot 491: D.R. Dimes Chippendale Figured Maple Fret-Carved Wall Mirror

D.R. Dimes Chippendale Figured Maple Fret-Carved Wall Mirror
having later rectangular plate in a frame, scallop cut scrolls
height 42 inches, width 22 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
Condition: left ear missing

Estimate: $100 - $200

Lot 492: Regency Style Parcel-Gilt Walnut Wall Mirror

Regency Style Parcel-Gilt Walnut Wall Mirror
a shell and tassel crest, rectangular plate and bow-front base having retractable candle holder, probably 19th century
height 39 inches, width 17 inches
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
Condition: Having two small chips

Estimate: $600 - $1000

Lot 493: Two Piece Mirror Lot

Two Piece Mirror Lot
Queen Anne Style Two Part Mirror
late 19th to early 20th century
17 1/2″ x 30 1/2″
along with small Chippendale style tiger maple mirror
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot 494: Polychrome Decorated Gold-Painted Oval Form Walnut Mirror

Polychrome Decorated Gold-Painted Oval Form Walnut Mirror
having Chinese applied decoration
23 1/2″ x 36″
Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

Estimate: $200 - $400