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

  • Lot 469: Pair of George III Style Brass and Turned Mahogany Photophores

    Pair of George III Style Brass and Turned Mahogany Photophores
    each with 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 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, 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 Chinese Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps

    Pair of Chinese Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps
    having square form with 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, 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 with incised lines inlaid in white slip and applied with a green tingled clear glaze with a fish jumping in waves with 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 Export 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: Bronze Figure of Chinese Deity Wen Chang Wang Seated

    Bronze Figure of Chinese Deity Wen Chang Wang Seated
    the Daoist god of literature and culture or high ranking figure, Ming to early Qing dynasty
    height 16 inches

    Estimate: $500 - $1000

  • 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 Yellow Glazed Ovoid Jars and Covers

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

    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 Export Parcel-Gilt Famille Rose Vases Now Mounted as Lamps

    Pair of Chinese Export Parcel-Gilt Famille Rose Vases Now Mounted as Lamps
    each of pair form having lion ring handles to either side, decorated with medallions of figures in an interior, alternating with 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 485: Pair of Iznik Style Pottery Vases Mounted as Lamps

    Pair of Iznik Style Pottery Vases Mounted as Lamps
    the blue ground decorated with 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 with 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 within 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 within a rectangular frame with 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 within a conforming frame having a carved giltwood slip surmounted by a broken pediment with 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 within a frame, scallop cut with scrolls
    height 42 inches, width 22 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $200 - $400

  • Lot 492: Regency Style Parcel-Gilt Walnut Wall Mirror

    Regency Style Parcel-Gilt Walnut Wall Mirror
    with 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 Mirror Lot

    Two 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

  • Lot 495: D.R. Dimes Tiger Maple Mirror

    D.R. Dimes Tiger Maple Mirror
    rectangular plate set within a similar frame, having arched cresting and conforming plinth
    height 43 inches, width 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 496: D.R. Dimes Tiger Maple Mirror

    D.R. Dimes Tiger Maple Mirror
    rectangular plate set within a similar molded frame surmounted by a scroll-carved cresting, signed with paper label on back
    height 37 inches, width 22 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $200 - $300

  • Lot 497: Adriance Custom Made Maple and Tiger Maple Two Door Cabinet on Bracket Base

    Adriance Custom Made Maple and Tiger Maple Two Door Cabinet on Bracket Base
    the rectangular top over two paneled doors opening to reveal shelves, on bracket feet
    height 47 1/2 inches, width 36 inches, depth 15 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $250 - $450

  • Lot 498: Maple Cabinet

    Maple Cabinet
    everted cornice above a plain frieze and single paneled-glazed cupboard door, the base with a rectangular top and paneled cupboard door on a plinth base
    height 81 inches, width 25 1/2 inches, depth 16 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $200 - $400

  • Lot 499: Cottage Pine Chest of Drawers

    Cottage Pine Chest of Drawers
    rectangular top with a molded edge above four graduated long drawers, paneled sides and a scalloped apron
    height 34 inches, width 37 3/4 inches, depth 18 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $100 - $200

  • Lot 500: Shaker Revolving Chair

    Shaker Revolving Chair
    with curved crest rail above a metal rod spindle back, circular seat, raised on a turned support with iron swivel plate and tripod base, simple utilitarian form, warm wood finish with visible wear; underside with paper label marked “Rockefeller.”
    American, 19th century (New England). Height 26 1/4 inches, base 20″ x 20″.
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

    Estimate: $1500 - $2500

  • Lot 501: Shaker Cast Iron Box Stove with Penny Feet

    Shaker Cast Iron Box Stove with Penny Feet
    rectangular cast iron stove with top flue opening, hinged front door and draft control, raised on penny feet, with darkened surface from use.
    Shaker, American, 19th century
    height 17 inches, 37 inches long
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

    Estimate: $500 - $800

  • Lot 502: Set of Four Shaker Low-Back Chairs

    Set of Four Shaker Low-Back Chairs
    having two slats, tan and black tapered seats, and tilters
    height 26 1/2 inches, length 18 1/2 inches, depth 14 1/2 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

    Estimate: $800 - $1200

  • Lot 503: Shaker Tuck Away Tilt Top Table

    Shaker Tuck Away Tilt Top Table
    having plain supports all set on shoe feet
    height 29 1/2 inches, top 34 1/2″ x 35″
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

    Estimate: $400 - $800

  • Lot 504: Shaker Cabinet

    Shaker Cabinet
    two-door cabinet with paneled doors and paneled sides, fitted with two spindles to one side, on a dovetailed bracket foot.
    19th century. Height 59 1/2 inches, top 21 1/4″ x 39″.
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

    Estimate: $1000 - $2000

  • Lot 505: Custom Chippendale Style Figured Maple Side Cabinet

    Custom Chippendale Style Figured Maple Side Cabinet
    rectangular top over two paneled doors opening to reveal shelves, on bracket feet
    height 42 inches, top 14 1/2″ x 36″
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $200 - $400

  • Lot 506: Custom Made Shaker Style Adriance Cherry Dining Table

    Custom Made Shaker Style Adriance Cherry Dining Table
    rectangular top on a trestle base with downward curved legs and out flaring feet, joined a the apron with a plank stretcher, signed Adriance Furniture Makers
    height 30 inches, length 60 inches, width 36 1/2 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
    Condition: overall good condition, minor sun fading and slight surface scratches

    Estimate: $300 - $500

  • Lot 507: Adriance Furniture Shaker Style American Settee

    Adriance Furniture Shaker Style American Settee
    having undulating backrail above turned vertical splats and a scrolling arm on a rectangular seat, turned splayed legs joined by stretchers, taupe velvet cushion
    height 36 inches, width 56 inches, depth 21 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $300 - $500

  • Lot 508: Custom Made Shaker Style Settee

    Custom Made Shaker Style Settee
    20th century
    the square back above spindle supports on a saddle shaped seat and turned legs joined by stretchers
    height 30 inches, width 39 1/2 inches, depth 14 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $200 - $400

  • Lot 509: American Maple and Tiger Maple Fall-Front Writing Desk

    American Maple and Tiger Maple Fall-Front Writing Desk
    18th/19th century
    the rectangular top above a fall-front opening to reveal a series of drawers and pigeon holes on four long graduated drawers on a plain apron and bracket feet
    height 42 inches, width 36 1/2 inches, depth 18 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $200 - $400

  • Lot 510: Chippendale Cherry Secretary Desk

    Chippendale Cherry Secretary Desk
    upper portion with a cove molded pediment over two paneled doors opening to reveal shelves; the lower portion with a fall front and fitted writing space above lopers, four graduated long drawers and bracket feet, Connecticut circa 1770
    height 77 inches, width 36 3/4 inches, depth 17 1/4 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
    Condition: Overall good condition with surface wear, scratches, and dings consistent with use, showing sun fading; hardware has been replaced

    Estimate: $1000 - $2000

  • Lot 511: Chippendale Tall Chest

    Chippendale Tall Chest
    having cove-molded rectangular pediment over six long drawers and bracket feet, delaware country circa 1770
    height 57 1/2 inches, width 41 inches, depth 19 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $400 - $700

  • Lot 512: Walnut Circular Occasional Table And Two Chairs

    Walnut Circular Occasional Table And Two Chairs
    20th century
    the circular top over an inset square apron and tapering rod-shaped legs on pad feet
    table signed Adriance Furniture Company
    table height 30 inches, diameter 27 inches, chairs height 35 1/2 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $500 - $1000

  • Lot 513: Shaker Maple Rocking Chair

    Shaker Maple Rocking Chair
    with four shaped ladder splats and rod form crestrail, splint-woven seat above double box stretchers, 20th Century
    height 41 3/4 inches, width 25 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller
    Condition: overall good condition, some sun fading

    Estimate: $200 - $400

  • Lot 514: Custom Cherry Adriance Furniture American Tavern Table

    Custom Cherry Adriance Furniture American Tavern Table
    20th century
    height 30 inches, top 24″ x 30″
    Condition: Overall fair condition; has some wear throughout
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $200 - $300

  • Lot 515: Two Shaker Rockers

    Two Shaker Rockers
    each having rush woven seats, one is numbered 3, top rail as is, the other is a four slat rocker the top slat having repair
    height 43 1/2 inches, other height 33 1/2 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

    Estimate: $250 - $450

  • Lot 516: Shaker Ladder Back Side Chair with Tilters

    Shaker Ladder Back Side Chair with Tilters
    20th century
    seat height 19 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

    Estimate: $200 - $350

  • Lot 517: George III Child’s Windsor Bow Back Arm Chair

    George III Child’s Windsor Bow Back Arm Chair
    height 24 inches, width 15 1/2 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III

    Estimate: $150 - $250

  • Lot 518: Set of Six Mahogany Custom Queen Anne Style Side Chairs

    Set of Six Mahogany Custom Queen Anne Style Side Chairs
    signed Adriance Furniture Company
    covered in blue plush slip seats, each with a yoke crest and vasiform splat over a trapezoidal slip seat, scalloped apron and cabriole legs on pad feet joined by stretchers
    height 41 inches, width 22 inches, depth 18 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $500 - $1000

  • Lot 519: Walnut Jacobean Style Dining Table

    Walnut Jacobean Style Dining Table
    on spiral turned legs and flat stretcher
    height 28 inches, length 76 inches, depth 37 3/4 inches
    Provenance: Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III, from the Collection of Sandra Ferry Rockefeller

    Estimate: $250 - $450

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