2026 Major Spring Americana & Chinese Auction Featuring Items From the John D Rockefeller III Estate

Seth Thomas “Triple-Decker” Eight-Day Weight-Driven Wall Clock
American walnut veneered wall clock, commonly referred to as a “triple-decker,” Roman numeral dial, reverse-painted glass panels decorated floral and bird motifs, and turned gilt columns. the interior retaining printed label reading “Eight Day Weight Clock – Seth Thomas, Thomaston, Conn., Warranted Good.” complete with weights and pendulum. a couple small chips to the veneer on the front of the case.
circa 1840.
height 32 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy of Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Estimate: $300 - $500

Seth Thomas Wall Regulator Clock
American wall regulator clock by Seth Thomas, painted Roman numeral dial, single weight-driven movement and brass pendulum, housed in a walnut case having molded surround and carved corner spandrels.
late 19th century.
height 23 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy of Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Estimate: $200 - $400

George III Mahogany Tall Case Clock
swans neck pediment over tombstone dial flanked by fluted columns over door having fluted columns, brass dial, calendar and second hand having putti spandrels, signed Andr Baird Kilbryde
height 86 inches

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Federal Cherry Tall Case Clock
the swans neck pediment over tombstone dial overturned columns on plain cate and tombstone design in base set on french feet circa 1800, having painted dial moon phase and man and bay along with calendar and second hand fishing
height 93 inches
Provenance: Gifted to The Bronx Historical Society by the Estate of Joan Schneeweiss

Estimate: $500 - $1000

American Waterbury Clock Co. Walnut Calendar Clock
Carved shelf clock, case having Roman numeral dial over calendar dial showing date, day, and month, marked “Waterbury Clock Co., U.S.A., Patented July 30th, 1889.
height 29 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy of Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Estimate: $200 - $400

N. G. Wood & Son Boston Bracket Clock
English ebonized bracket clock having gilt bronze mounts, the case decorated applied gilt bronze garlands, pierced gilt bronze side panels, gilt bronze side handles, and gilt bronze scrolled feet, surmounted by finials. arched gilt dial signed “N. G. Wood & Son, Boston,” Roman numeral chapter ring and three subsidiary dials for chime/silent, regulator, and Westminster chime selection, the brass works movement striking on a coiled gong
19th century
height 26 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy of Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Ball Watch Co. Advertising Oak Regulator Wall Clock
oak cased regulator wall clock octagonal dial signed Ball Watch Co., Cleveland, subsidiary seconds dial, single weight-driven movement, and brass pendulum. Oak case glass door panel. A couple of small chips to the veneer around the face.
19th century
length 42 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy of Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Estimate: $300 - $600

Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Vienna regulator wall clock having single weight-driven movement, porcelain dial Roman numerals, and pendulum, housed in an ebonized case. hairline cracks to the porcelain dial.
19th century.
height 39 1/2 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy of Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Estimate: $300 - $500

Chelsea Clock Co. Oak Wall Regulator
oak wall regulator clock, molded circular bezel enclosing a painted Roman numeral dial signed “Chelsea Clock Co.,” the rectangular case having glazed lower door revealing the weight-driven movement, brass weight and pendulum present.
19th century.
height 34 inches
Provenance: From the collection of Richard “Chuck” McCarthy of Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Estimate: $400 - $600

Chippendale Figured Walnut Tall Chest
having large cornice molding above case fitted with four arched top drawers over three short drawers over two drawers over four drawers flanked by turned 1 /4 columns, all in figured walnut set on replaced bracket base, 18th century, chips to cornice, molding, brasses not original
height 66 inches, width 44 inches, width 44 inches, depth 24 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of John Malcolm Buckey of Bloomfield, Connecticut

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Walnut Stepback Cupboard in Two Parts
upper section having two glazed doors with shelved interior featuring two small drawers at base of upper section on lower section having three drawers over two doors flanked by central fluted pillasters all set on bracket base with scalloped skirt
Pennsylvania circa 1780-1800
height 89 inches, width 51 inches, depth 20 1/2 inches

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Walnut and Burlwood Chippendale Desk
having drop front and fluted quarter columns on ogee feet
(lid chipped)
height 41 1/2 inches, width 40 inches, depth 22 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400

American Mahogany Armchair
with a curved crest rail above a shaped back splat and scrolling arms, over an upholstered seat, raised on turned legs, warm mahogany finish with expected wear.
American, circa 1830-1840. Height 32 1/2 inches, width 21 inches.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Pair of Biedermeier Mahogany Side Chairs
each having shaped crest rail above a carved fan-form splat centered by roundels, over upholstered seats, raised on turned tapering legs, warm mahogany finish with expected wear
Continental, circa 1830
height 34 inches, width 19 inches, seat height 18 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500

Pair of Louis XV Side Chairs having Caned Backs and Seats
mold grey paint
height 36 1/2 inches, width 18 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $200 - $400

Pair of Louis XVI Style Upholstered Fauteuil
height 37 1/2 inches, seat height 15 inches, width 25 inches

Estimate: $400 - $600

Karl Bodmer (Swiss/French 1809-1893)
“Masika, Saki Indian / Wakusasse, Musquake Indian”
Hand-colored aquatint engraving, Tab. 3, from “Travels in the Interior of North America”
Published Paris, A. Bertrand; Coblenz, J. Hölscher; and London, Ackermann & Co., circa 1839-1844.
C. Bodmer blindstamp lower center
15 1/2″ x 19″ plate, 21 1/2″ x 28″ frame
Provenance: W.Graham Arader III Gallery, New York

Estimate: $500 - $1000

George Catlin (American 1796-1872)
“Osage Warrior, Iroquois, and Pawnee Woman”
hand-colored lithograph depicting three Native American figures in traditional dress, from a large-format edition of North American Indian Portfolio, likely mid to late 19th century.
16″ x 11″ sight, 26″ x 22″ frame

Estimate: $200 - $400

Two: Thomas L. McKenney (American, 1785-1859) and James Hall (American, 1793-1868)
“Esh-Tah-Hum-Leah, or the Sleepy Eye, A Sioux Chief”
hand-colored lithograph depicting the Sioux chief in traditional attire, from History of the Indian Tribes of North America.
Published Philadelphia, Edward C. Biddle, 1836-1844.
16″ x 11 1/2″ sight
“Mon-Chong Sia, A Kansas Chief”
hand-colored lithograph depicting the Kansas chief in traditional attire, from History of the Indian Tribes of North America.
Published Philadelphia, Rice and Clark
16″ x 11 1/2″ sight

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Walnut Victorian Humidor Cabinet
having two burlwood raised panel door sides and back with like burled raised panels with shell and foliage carved bottom edge set on plain turned pedestal on turned base, interior of metal lining and two wood shelves
height 50 inches, width 24 inches, depth 18 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Polychrome Paint Decorated Carved Wood Native American “Warrior” Tobacconist Trade Figure
attributed to John L. Cromwell (1805-1873), standing Native American cigar store figure retaining some original polychrome, raised on a tapered square base, old paint, New York, circa 1850-1870, much like figure 21 Artist in wood Frederick Fried
Overall height 76 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family, purchased in the 1960’s by Edgar and Louise Cullman
Condition: old paint, lacking tomahawk formerly held in right hand

Estimate: $30000 - $50000

Polychrome Paint Decorated and Carved Wood Native American “Warrior” or “Chief” Tobacconist Trade Figure
possibly attributed to Samuel Anderson Robb (American 1851-1928) or John L. Cromwell (1805-1873), Native American cigar store figure standing with right hand to brow and cigars in left hand, retaining old paint, set on a square painted base and mounted on a later raised platform, New York, circa 1850-1870, much like figure 221 Artist in wood Frederick Fried
Overall height 78 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family, purchased in the 1960’s by Edgar and Louise Cullman

Estimate: $20000 - $40000

Polychrome Paint Decorated and Carved Wood Native American “Princess” Tobacconist Trade Figure
standing female Native American cigar store figure surmounted by large feather headdress, appears to be retaining old paint, raised on a square wood base, New York, circa 1880
Overall height 74 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family, purchased in the 1960’s by Edgar and Louise Cullman

Estimate: $20000 - $40000

Polychrome Paint Decorated and Carved Yellow Pine Wood “Hobo” Tobacconist’s Trade Figure
figure standing with left hand holding a tobacco leaf, right hand now lacking pole, retaining old paint, raised on a square base, wood tested by Alden Identification Service to be yellow or hard pine
Overall height 54 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family, purchased in the 1960’s by Edgar and Louise Cullman

Estimate: $10000 - $20000

Native American Carved and Polychromed Tobacconist’s Trade Figure
Native American cigar store figure holding a package of cigars in the right hand and a snuff box in the left, retaining old paint decoration, raised on a shaped square base, mid to late 20th century
Overall height 74 inches
Provenance: From the Collection of the General Cigar Company acquired by the Cullman family, purchased in the 1960’s by Edgar and Louise Cullman

Estimate: $4000 - $8000