January 2026 Annual New Year's Day Auction

Tiffany Studios Agate Glass Vase
brilliantly mottled Favrile agate glass vase with flowing vertical striations in cream, ochre, caramel, deep cobalt, and oxblood tones, imitating natural banded agate, the body shows a softly swelling form tapering to a circular foot, underside with engraved L.C.T. Favrile signature
height 9 inches

Estimate: $8000 - $12000

Tiffany Studios “Tel el-Amarna” Vase
iridescent Favrile glass vase in deep lapis and midnight blue, the broad ovoid body rising to a cylindrical neck decorated with the classic Tel el Amarna “zig-zag” motif in pale silver-blue, subtle color transitions and lustrous surface typical of Tiffany’s Near Eastern–inspired series, underside engraved L.C.T. Favrile and numbered 1856E
height 8 1/2 inches

Estimate: $4000 - $8000

Tiffany Studios “Turtleback Tile” Table Lamp
the domed leaded-glass shade composed of geometric green favrile panels surmounted by a band of iridescent favrile “turtleback” tiles displaying rich peacock hues with deep petrol, violet, and gold tonalities, set upon the original patinated bronze base with inset matching turtleback tiles and tripod strut supports, the whole with a dark brown/green patina of pleasing depth
Favrile glass and patinated bronze
height 24 inches, shade diameter 16 inches

Estimate: $20000 - $40000

Tiffany Studios “Pansy” Table Lamp
the domed leaded-glass shade intricately composed of variegated favrile glass in a painterly palette of lavender, cobalt, gold, cream, and deep green, forming a continuous band of blooming pansies against a mottled white and green geometric upper register, the flowers exhibit exceptional “plating” effects and strong striations, lending depth and luminosity typical of the firm’s finest floral shades, set upon an original patinated bronze twisted stem base with a scalloped platform foot cast with radiating lotus motifs, the surface retaining a rich dark brown patina
Favrile glass and patinated bronze
height 23 inches, shade diameter 16 inches

Estimate: $20000 - $40000

Gorham Manufacturing Co. Leaded Glass Desk Lamp
handcrafted leaded-glass desk lamp in a geometric and organic motif, the shade composed of variegated green, amber, and red glass tiles arranged in a domed form, set on a silver plated base with molded details and a shaped foot, consistent with Gorham’s early electric lighting production
height 24 inches

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Handel Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Table Lamp
the square, gently domed shade executed in mottled opalescent glass, decorated with a continuous frieze of cattails and reeds in green, brown, and cream tones, each panel leaded and soldered; interior rim impressed HANDEL and PAT’D NO. 979664; raised on the original patinated bronze vase-form base with flared foot and original sockets.
27 inches high, the shade 17½ inches in diameter.

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Swedish Gustavian Sixteen-Light Crystal Chandelier with Cobalt Glass Centers
impressive sixteen-light chandelier with scrolling gilt-metal arms, each supporting a candle nozzle, surrounding a dramatic pair of deep cobalt-blue glass bowls, the frame richly dressed with strands of faceted crystal drops, prisms, and pendants cascading from the corona to the lower ring, additional cut-crystal swags and pear-form drops accentuate the blue-glass centers and gilt-metal trim, highly decorative and striking chandelier of generous scale, crystal, cobalt glass, and gilt metal, electrified.
diameter 32 inches, height 58 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York, estate (no receipt available, information came from family database)
Ronald Phillips Ltd. London 3/17/2000 ($103,401)

Estimate: $6000 - $12000

Large Cut Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier
Baluster-form central column composed of finely cut crystal elements, issuing eight sweeping crystal arms, each supporting a scalloped bobeche hung with faceted teardrop prisms. Additional cascades of cut crystal drops adorn the upper canopy and the deeply engraved lower bowl, which terminates in an elongated faceted pendant. Brilliant clarity throughout with well-matched hand-cut components and elegant proportion, 19th century, not electrified
approximately 46 inches long, 43 inches in diameter

Estimate: $2500 - $4500

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Six-Light Chandelier with Owl Mounts
fine Empire six-light chandelier, the patinated bronze bowl issuing six gilt-bronze scrolling arms, each mounted with a finely cast gilt-bronze owl perched at its base, the bowl is encircled with crisp ormolu mounts of classical figures, foliage, and anthemia, and surmounted by an ormolu sphere and a patinated bronze eagle finial, suspended by three heavy ormolu chains from a conforming canopy, a striking early 19th-century French chandelier with exceptional detail and strong contrast between the matte patination and bright gilding, ormolu and patinated bronze, electrified
diameter 27 inches, height 29 1/2 inches
Provenance: A Collection from a New York City Townhouse Built by Stanford White, Interior Designed by Cullman and Kravis
Ariane Dandois, Paris; The Collection of Emanuel Shemin; Sotheby’s, Lot 124, 11/20/2007 ($28,500)

Estimate: $6000 - $10000

Giltwood Twelve-Arm Chandelier with Scalloped Dish, Continental, Possibly Italian, Early 20th Century
large giltwood chandelier featuring a scalloped and radiating dish carved with bouquets and scrolling foliage, issuing twelve scrolling tendril arms each supporting a candle cup, suspended from a crown-like canopy by six chains, rich gilt surface with strong decorative presence, later electrified
Giltwood, electrified
diameter 38 inches, height 36 inches
Provenance: A Collection from a New York City Townhouse Built by Stanford White, Interior Designed by Cullman and Kravis
Bernd Goeckler Antiques, New York, purchased 11/07/2007 ($41,182) copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $5000 - $10000

Rare Six-Arm Gilt-Bronze Chandelier with Clock
Unusual Empire chandelier fitted with six finely cast gilt-bronze scrolling arms, each terminating in classical candle nozzles with foliate ornament. The circular patinated bronze dish below is centered by a built-in clock, framed by a gilt bezel and supported by three small gilt masks. The upper section features alternating gilt turned elements and cut-glass roundels, rising to a matching canopy. A rare survival combining timekeeping with early 19th-century lighting design.
Gilt bronze, patinated bronze, and glass, electrified.
16 3/4 inches diameter, 19 1/4 inches high.
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Antichità (Alberto di Castro SRL), Rome, 3/22/2007 for ($81,854) copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Dark Alabaster Mosaic Pendant Dish Fixture
large dark alabaster mosaic hanging dish light, the bowl composed of irregularly fitted alabaster segments creating a dramatic variegated surface, suspended from three chains and mounted with a brass canopy, France, circa 1900
diameter 20 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Galerie Camoin Demachy, Paris, 3/15/2006 ($12,325) sale receipt available

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Pair of Eugène Bazart Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Two-Light Candelabra
each candelabrum with spiraling fluted stem wrapped in a naturalistic laurel branch, issuing two foliate candle arms with thistle-form nozzles, all raised on an oval gadrooned and beaded base
Signed “Eug. Bazart, Paris”
Height 13 1/2 inches

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Set of Five Metal and Cut-Glass Basket-Form Wall Sconces
set of five basket-form wall lights, each with a metal frame hung with strings of oval and faceted cut-glass prisms, terminating in a circular lower band, upper register fitted with radiating starburst appliqués centered by cut-glass rosettes
height 26 inches, width 17 inches each
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Pair of Italian Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Sconces, 19th Century
each with an urn-shaped fluted backplate surmounted by a stylized fleur-de-lis crest, issuing two scrolling candle arms with molded drip pans and nozzles, now wired for electricity, rich gilt surface with decorative foliate elements throughout
height 13 inches
Provenance: Property from a New York Townhouse Designed by Cullman and Kravis

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Pair of Empire Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass Three-Light Wall Sconces
each sconce with gilt-bronze classical mask-head mounts issuing three molded-glass candle cups, hung with cut-glass prisms, faceted drops, and pendant spears, designed for wall mounting
height 7½ inches, length 11 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $400 - $800

Napoleonic Sarreguemines Imitation Porphyry Vase
ovoid vase on a square base, finished in porphyry glaze developed at Sarreguemines during the Napoleonic period, now wired as lamp, circa 1810; the piece exemplifies the factory’s early 19th-century innovations in pulverized-stone ceramic bodies, designed to imitate costly hardstones such as porphyry, basalt, and jasper
Height of vase 14 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Mallet, London 3/14/2006 for $13,638, sale receipt available

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Pair of Serpentine Marble Urn-Form Table Lamps
each of baluster vase form with variegated green, red, and cream veining, mounted as lamps with brass fittings and stepped circular bases.
height of urns 13 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection at 791 Park Avenue Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Linda Horn Antiques; sold 1/23/1990 for ($3,800) sale receipt available

Estimate: $400 - $800

Continental Carved Alabaster Group of the Three Graces Lamp
carved alabaster figural group depicting the Three Graces in a classical tripod arrangement, each draped figure standing back-to-back and joined at the shoulders, raised on a tiered variegated alabaster base, mounted as a lamp fitted for electricity with a single light socket and pleated shade, early 20th century
alabaster height 21 inches
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Near Pair of Italian Bronze Blackamoor Figural Torchbearers
matched pair of cast bronze figural candlesticks, each modeled as a standing youth in ornate feathered headdress and foliate tunic, holding aloft a torch-form standard, the figures with dark patinated surfaces contrasting with the costume and bases, each raised on a shaped plinth with rocky ground, possibly brass
height 16 inches
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian 1861-1936)
Erotic Art Deco Figural Cigar Cutter
bronze figural cigar cutter in the form of a reclining nude woman, the extended right leg operating as the cutter lever and the aperture concealed at the hip
Cast in gilt-bronze tones and mounted on a veined black marble base
Unsigned; Austrian novelty casting, early 20th century
Bronze figure length 8 inches, marble plaque length 10 inches

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Louise Robert Carrier-Belleuse (French 1848-1883)
Allegory of French Liberty
figural group depicting a heroic female standard-bearer striding forward with arm raised, sheltering beneath her sweeping cloak a second woman holding a broken sword. The dramatic composition symbolizes patriotic sacrifice, protection, and resilience, characteristic of late 19th-century French allegorical sculpture after the Franco Prussian War.
Patinated bronze, set on a naturalistic rocky base bearing a foundry stamp, numbered 91
Signed L. Carrier-Belleuse
height 18 inches

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Large Japanese Meiji Bronze Elephant Attacked by Tigers
dramatic and finely cast bronze group depicting an elephant in full stride as two tigers leap and claw at its sides, one climbing over the back and another grasping at a foreleg, elephant modeled with richly textured skin, raised trunk, and inset tusks, mounted on a large carved naturalistic hardwood base
Japanese signature to underside
overall height 32 inches

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Inuit / Arctic (19th Century) Narwhal Tusk
single naturally spiraled narwhal tusk, displaying the characteristic helical twist, creamy coloration, and natural growth striations, the tusk tapers to a fine point with expected age wear at the base, a well-preserved example of this early, marine mammal material (buyer responsible for compliance)
length 44 inches

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Evgeni Alexandrovich Lanceray (Russian 1848-1886)
“Cossack Plunder”
depicting a mounted Cossack leading a second laden horse across rugged terrain, the figures modeled with Lanceray’s characteristic anatomical precision and dynamic realism
Dark patinated bronze on black marble base
Signed and titled on base in cyrillic
Bronze height 17 inches, length 18 inches

Estimate: $1000 - $2000