January 2026 Annual New Year's Day Auction

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Commode
with a molded top above two short drawers and a central small drawer over two long drawers, all with shaped panels and finely cast bronze handles depicting opposing hunting dogs, centered by foliate escutcheons, the sides with raised panels, and a shaped apron raised on short curved legs, retains rich patina and original hardware, mid-18th century
height 33 1/2 inches, width 44 inches, depth 23 inches

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

George II Mahogany Linen Press in Two Parts
having molded cornice above dentil frieze and a pair of paneled cupboard doors opening to an unfitted interior, over two short and two long drawers, ending in bracket feet, upper section with two brass carrying handles to the sides, mid-18th century
height 72 inches, width 49 inches, depth 24 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection at 791 Park Avenue Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
George Subkoff Antiques; purchased 2/21/1990 for ($10,283) copy of sale receipt and appraisal available

Estimate: $400 - $700

Louis XVI Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Marble-Top Commode
the shaped Rouge Royal marble top above three drawers inlaid with urn, floral, and ribbon motifs, framed by geometric banding. Fluted stiles mounted with gilt-bronze ormolu, raised on tapering legs ending in sabots, 19th century
height 36 inches, width 51 inches, depth 20 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Three Piece Louis XV Gilt-Metal and Meissen Porcelain Garniture de Cheminée
an elaborate three-piece garniture comprising a central mantel clock and a pair of two-light candelabra, each richly mounted with hand-painted German porcelain figures in 19th-century pastoral dress, the clock surmounted by an enameled dial with open escapement, framed by gilt-metal foliate mounts and flanked by a courting couple seated upon a rocaille-molded porcelain base adorned with applied flowers, sheep, and scrolling gilt details, the candelabra each centered by a standing shepherd or shepherdess figure modeled in polychrome porcelain, raised on scroll-cast gilt-metal bases, crossed swords mark to verso
clock height 15 inches, candelabras 16 inches

Estimate: $400 - $800

Large French Établissements Vergne & Cie Butcher’s Block Table, 19th Century
Substantial laminated beechwood butcher’s block top composed of tightly set end-grain sections,the front fitted with a brass maker’s plaque reading “Établissements Vergne & Cie, Villeneuve s/ Lot – Paris”, raised on robust fluted and turned legs with shaped apron having pierced and molded Gothic-inspired cutouts, retains original iron trim, bracing, and hardware, the tall backsplash features a pair of cast-iron bull’s-head medallions—an emblematic boucherie motif—set beneath a molded, scroll-ended crest
height 57 inches, width 79 inches, depth 30 inches

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Monumental Continental Rococo-Style Giltwood Mirror
an impressive and heavily carved giltwood mirror of monumental scale, the elaborately scrolled Rococo-style frame features deep relief carving throughout, with acanthus leaves, floral sprays, C-scrolls, and shell-form crests, designed with multiple mirror plates, an elongated central rectangular plate flanked by shaped oval and serpentine outer plates, each set within molded gilt surrounds, and displays putti faces
80″ x 44″

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirror
with shell and scroll cresting above a shaped frame adorned with foliate and rocaille motifs, enclosing an old plain mirror plate, retains traces of original gilding and gesso, 18th / 19th century
40 1/2″ x 22″
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Italian Giltwood Rococo-Style Mirror
carved giltwood frame with scrolls, leafage, and pierced crest, original mirror plate with expected age spotting, early 20th century
51″ x 26″
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $500 - $1000

66 Piece French Locke Porcelain Dinner Service, Late 18th Century
large French porcelain partial dinner service, each piece decorated with scattered blue cornflowers within gilt line and garland rims, many with molded or scalloped edges, undersides with crossed torches marks, the service comprises:
10 dinner plates, 13 salad bowls, 17 soup bowls, 8 oval serving dishes, 2 square serving dishes (8 3/4 × 9 inches), 6 round trays (including three circular serving dishes, 13 inches diameter, a large perforated platter…), 2 gravy boats, 2 gravy boat underplates, 3 reticulated baskets, 2 covered tureens (13 inches wide over handles), and one lid
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

48 Piece Baccarat Crystal Glass in Compiegne Pattern
each crystal footed coupes, each with a paneled bowl rising from a faceted hexagonal foot, the bases acid-etched with the Baccarat France circular trademark, set for 12 to include: 12 (6 inch) water goblets, 12 (5 3/4 inch) red wine, 12 (5 1/8 inch) stems, 12 champagne chalice (5 inch)

Estimate: $1000 - $3000

17 Piece Herend “Bermuda” Pattern Tea and Coffee Service
hand-painted porcelain service in the “Bermuda” floral pattern with gilt accents, comprising a coffee pot with cover, teapot with cover, handled serving tray, covered sugar bowl, creamer, and 6 cups with 6 matching saucers, each piece decorated with scattered blossoms and leaves in pastel tones, with gilt rims and molded basketweave borders typical of Herend’s classic forms
coffee pot height 10 inches

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Approximately 94 Piece Assembled Herend Rust “Chinese Bouquet” Porcelain Tea Service
or Apponyi Orange pattern, each piece hand-painted with rust floral sprays and gilt foliate borders, many with applied rose finials, to include 10 cups, 10 saucers, teapot, coffee pot, chocolate pot, covered sugar, and creamer; 7 bread and butters, covered dish, 15 covered pot-de-crème cups, 26 underplates and 16 egg shaped salt and pepper shakers along with 4 additional serving pieces
coffee pot height 7 inches

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

William & Mary Oyster-Veneered Walnut Chest of Drawers (English, circa 1712)
straight-front chest fitted with two short drawers over three long drawers, each veneered in finely cut oyster walnut laid in radiating circular patterns, the top with extensive oyster veneers arranged in concentric scroll motifs, framed by molded edges, brass drop handles and escutcheons, and bracket feet, retains an old typed label inside top drawer
height 34 inches, width 38 inches, depth 23 inches
Provenance: A.G. Askew & Son, Shere, Surrey, England, April 1959. Purchase by H.W., Aug. 1959

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

George I Burl Walnut Kneehole Desk
having rectangular top with feather-banded inlay above a long drawer opening to a fitted writing surface and compartments, over a drawer and arched kneehole recess fitted with a cupboard door flanked by three drawers to each side, large brass side handles, raised on bracket feet, early 18th century
height 32 1/2 inches, width 32 inches, depth 21 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York, estate (no receipt available, information came from family database)
Apter-Fredericks, London; purchased ($38,384)

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Eldred Wheeler Tiger Maple Secretary Desk
The arched bonnet top with central turned finial above two paneled doors opening to fitted shelves; over a slant-front writing surface that opens to an interior of valanced pigeonholes, document drawers, blocked concave drawers, and a central prospect door with carved sunburst. The lower case fitted with three long graduated drawers raised on ogee bracket feet, late 20th century
height 89 inches, width 35 inches, depth 20 inches

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Italian Walnut Prie-Dieu, 18th/19th Century
four devotional drawers, geometric inlay, stepped base
height 31 1/2 inches, width 22 1/2 inches, depth 20 1/2 inches
Provenance: Collection of Barbara Rothschild Michaels and Roger Michaels of New York City and Ossining, New York; many items passed through the family from the Estate of Herbert and Nannette Rothschild

Estimate: $600 - $900

Pair of Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Obelisks
decorative pair of tapering marble obelisks in variegated cream and gray stone, each mounted with finely cast gilt-bronze appliqués including floral drops and laurel wreath medallions. The obelisks rise from stepped square plinths with beaded gilt-bronze borders and rest on gilt-bronze paw feet
height 24 inches

Estimate: $500 - $800

Pair of Italian Marble Grand Tour Obelisks
finely carved Italian marble Grand Tour obelisks, each with tapering shaft and pyramidal finial, raised on square stepped bases, classic Florentine work of the early 19th century
Height 17 1/2 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Galerie Jacques Ollier, 7/27/2006 for $8,000, copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Louis XVI Provincial Fruitwood D-Form Marble-Top Side Cabinet
provincial Louis XVI fruitwood D-form side cabinet, the later conforming white marble top over a shaped frieze fitted with a long drawer, above a pair of paneled cabinet doors flanked by rounded front stiles, all raised on short tapered legs, warm, well-figured fruitwood veneer with mellow patina throughout, early 19th century, later marble top
height 36 inches, width 59 inches, depth 25 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Louis XV Kingwood and Marble-Top Commode
Louis XV kingwood and parquetry commode, the serpentine-front Breccia marble top above two drawers with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and escutcheons, raised on cabriole legs ending in sabots, veneered in geometric and diagonal banded patterns throughout, with slight veneer damage and small pieces missing, 19th century
Height 31 inches, width 29 inches, depth 17 inches

Estimate: $500 - $800

Set of Twelve Louis XV Carved and Painted Chairs
to include six armchairs and six side chairs, each with molded crest rails and caned backs and over-caned seats fitted with custom upholstered seat pads in pink damask fabric, 19th century
armchair height 36 1/2 inches, width 23 inches, depth 19 inches, side chair height 35 inches, width 18 1/2 inches, depth 16 3/4 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Continental Baroque Walnut Refectory Table
having thick rectangular plank top above bold turned trestle supports joined by a central stretcher and raised on shaped block feet, solid walnut with rich patina and hand-hewn surfaces, 18th century
height 31 inches, width 118 inches, depth 27 inches
Provenance: Collection of Barbara Rothschild Michaels and Roger Michaels of New York City and Ossining, New York; many items passed through the family from the Estate of Herbert and Nannette Rothschild

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Pair of English Corinthian Column Lamps (English, Late 19th Century)
each with fluted shafts beneath crisply modeled Corinthian capitals, raised on stepped square pedestal bases with applied gilt roundels, recently rewired and fitted with pleated fabric shades
height 32 inches to finial
Provenance: A Collection from a New York City Townhouse Built by Stanford White, Interior Designed by Cullman and Kravis
Purchased from Kentshire Galleries, New York, by Cullman & Kravis, later sold by Cullman & Kravis 8/07/2008 ($14,300) copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Pair of George II Mahogany Candlesticks, Now Wired as Lamps (English, Late 18th Century)
elegant carved mahogany candlesticks of tall baluster form, later converted to electricity, each with a circular stepped base and a tapered, fluted shaft rising to a carved candle nozzle now fitted for wiring, warm, rich surface consistent with age, sold together with pleated fabric shades
height 25 inches to finial
Provenance: A Collection from a New York City Townhouse Built by Stanford White, Interior Designed by Cullman and Kravis
Purchased from H.M. Luther Antiques, New York,by Cullman & Kravis, later sold by Cullman & Kravis 10/9/2008 ($10,187) copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Attributed to John Northwood (British 1836-1902) for Stevens & Williams
“Eve in the Garden of Eden” Cameo Glass Vase, Late 19th Century
Cobalt blue glass overlaid in opaque white and exquisitely wheel-carved in high relief inspired by Milton’s “Paradise Lost”, depicting Eve standing amid lush tropical foliage with finely rendered ferns, palms, and groundcover, the sculptural carving displays the characteristic depth, refinement, and classical elegance associated with John Northwood’s celebrated cameo work for Stevens & Williams, flared rim and foot with applied white accents
Height 9 inches
Exhibition piece, possibly exhibited at the World’s Fair (Exposition Universelle), Paris, 1878, together with Northwood’s other major Paradise Lost–themed cameo vase, now in the Chrysler Museum of Art.

Estimate: $10000 - $20000