January 2026 Annual New Year's Day Auction

French Sandstone Corbel with a Winged Lion, 15th Century
A carved sandstone architectural corbel depicting a winged lion in vigorous profile, the creature shown crouching beneath a projecting molded capital. The lion’s wings are rendered with tightly scored feathering, and the surrounding architectural elements retain crisp Gothic detailing. The sculptural block embodies the animated bestiary imagery favored throughout late-medieval French ecclesiastical architecture.
13 inches, 17 inches 22 inches
Provenance: Sothebys, New York, Lot 128
Property of the Philadelphia Museum of Art sold to benefit the Acquisitions fund
Purchased with Philadelphia Museum funds from the George Grey Barnard Collection, 1945
Literature: Martin Weinberger, The George Grey Barnard Collection, New York, 1941, no. 92, pl. XXVII;
Joan A. Holladay and Susan L. Ward, Gothic Sculpture in America, vol. III, The International Center for Medieval Art, New York, 2016, p. 445.
Fantastic beasts appeared in architecture throughout the Middle Ages. The present sculpture would have supported a statue or the springing of a vault, and it has been suggested that this piece may have served an heraldic function in a family chapel (Gothic Sculpture, op. cit., p. 445).

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

South German Linden Wood Figure of Christ Crucified, Early 16th Century
A finely carved late Gothic linden wood Corpus figure of Christ, His thorn-crowned head inclined to the left. The emaciated torso is rendered with sharply defined ribs and abdomen, the lower body draped in a deeply folded perizomium. The legs are crossed at the ankles. This figure was originally part of a larger crucifix group
height 33 1/2 inches
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, 1/12/1991, Sale 6130, Lot 20 ($5,000)
Mathias Komor, art dealer in New York City from the 1930s until his death in 1984

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

German Carved Oak Figure of a Nun, 18th Century
A carved oak standing figure of a nun, depicted wearing a full habit with deeply folded drapery and holding a Bible in her left hand. The figure retains a rich, naturally aged surface with warm patination. Rendered with simplified facial features and elongated vertical proportions typical of devotional sculpture of the period
height 35 inches
Provenance: Phillips Auction, New York, Sale NY830, Lot 134

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

School of Tilman Riemenschneider (German circa 1460-1531)
“Saint Sebastian”
Carved limewood figure of Saint Sebastian, shown bound with hands behind his back, wearing a carved draped loincloth. The figure retains areas of original polychrome with later traces and extensive craquelure
Height 43 inches
Provenance: Purchased from Clare Reed Antiques, Nyack, New York ($2,000)

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Carved and Polychrome Wooden Figure of the Madonna and Child, 12th Century
A carved and polychrome wooden figure of the enthroned Virgin and Child, executed in the Romanesque French style. The Virgin is shown seated frontally, crowned and draped in long robes, with the Christ Child positioned centrally upon her lap. The composition follows the rigid, iconic symmetry of 12th-century Marian sculpture. Traces of original and later polychromy are visible across the surface.
height 24 inches
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, Sale 5717, 5/20/1988, Lot 4 ($3,300)
Pornic, Lower Brittany. Illustrated in the “International Studio”, October, 1927

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Nottingham Alabaster Relief of the Holy Trinity, English 15th Century
A finely carved English alabaster relief depicting the Holy Trinity, centered by God the Father enthroned and supporting the Crucified Christ, flanked by attendant angels in adoration. The composition is characteristic of the Nottingham workshops, with elongated figures, stylized drapery, and a tiered narrative arrangement. The panel retains traces of original pigment within the carved recesses.
21″ x 10″
Provenance: Mary Blair, Chicago
French & Company, New York
Acquired by the most recent owner from French & Company in 1964
Sotheby’s, Lot 256

Estimate: $4000 - $8000

Nottingham Alabaster Fragment of the Coronation of the Virgin, English Early 15th Century
A finely carved alabaster fragment depicting the Coronation of the Virgin, showing God the Father holding a triple crown above the head of the Madonna. The figures are rendered with characteristic Nottingham School traits—rounded facial features, deeply incised drapery, and a compact vertical composition. Surviving traces of original pigment remain in recesses. Mounted for display.
height 8 inches
Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 4/21/1988, Lot 33 ($3,010)

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Egyptian Wood Mummy Mask
carved wooden funerary mask with broad brow, long wedge-shaped nose, and gently modeled features, retaining traces of original pigment including black detailing on a pink ground around the eyes, weathered surface with encrustations and age-related losses appropriate to burial conditions, carved wood with pigment traces, unmarked, late period circa 712-30 B.C.
height 11 inches
Provenance: Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Sotheby’s Sale #5640, 11/24/1987, Lot 292.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Roman Mosaic Panel, Circa 3rd/4th Century A.D.
A large Roman mosaic panel composed primarily of white, ochre, salmon pink, red, black, gray, and light blue tesserae. The design features a geometric arrangement including concentric lozenges, dentate bands, crosses, and parallel borders—likely part of a larger villa pavement. The tesserae survive with good surface integrity and strong coloration, typical of late Roman provincial workshop production.
55 1/2″ x 33 1/2″
Provenance: Merrin Gallery, New York, 1989
Sotheby’s, New York, 12/07/2001, Lot 133

Estimate: $4000 - $8000

Polychrome Carved Wood Reliquary Bust of Saint Boniface, Continental 17th Century
carved as the mitred bust of Saint Boniface, depicted with flowing beard and draped vestments, executed in deep relief and retaining traces of its original polychrome and gilding. Set upon an integral rectangular reliquary base fitted with an oval, glass-fronted cavity housing curled gilt tendrils and a paper label inscribed “S. Bonifacio.”
height 32 inches, width 20 inches, depth 11 inches

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Persian Khorassan Gallery Carpet
featuring all over boteh (paisley) motif arranged in vertical columns in shades of rust, indigo, and ivory within multiple floral guard borders, circa 1900
4′ 10″ x 13′ 1″
Provenance: Beauvais Carpets, March 11, 2011, purchase price $30,000

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Persian Sultanabad (Mahal) Gallery Carpet
having allover floral and palmette design in shades of rust, soft blue, and ivory within multiple floral border, late 19th century
6′ 6″ x 19′ 4″
Provenance: A Collection from a New York City Townhouse Built by Stanford White, Interior Designed by Cullman and Kravis
Galerie Shabab, 03/11/2011 for $26,250, copy of sale receipt available

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Large Oushak Carpet, Western Anatolia, C. 1890
magnificent room-size Oushak carpet featuring a soft gray field enlivened with bold terracotta, apricot, and saffron motifs, the field displays the classic Oushak vocabulary of oversized palmettes, stylized leaves, and linked medallions arranged in an open, generously spaced layout, framed by an ivory border with scrolling floral elements, the palette is warm, decorative, and highly versatile—ideal for both traditional and modern interiors, wool
Size: 14′ 6″ x 20″
Provenance: A Collection from a New York City Townhouse Built by Stanford White, Interior Designed by Cullman and Kravis
Beauvais Carpets, July 3, 2008 (purchase price: $175,000).

Estimate: $30000 - $50000

Oushak Carpet, Western Anatolia
large Oushak carpet woven with an open soft gold field centered by a stylized medallion, with muted rose and pale blue accents. The wide borders are filled with muted floral motifs framed by blue surrounds, late 19th century
Approximately 12′ x 16′ 8″
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: $4000 - $6000

Oushak Carpet, Western Anatolia, Late 19th Century
beige field enriched with gold, brick, brown, gray, and salmon tones, displaying the classic Oushak vocabulary of large palmettes, stylized floral motifs, and geometric devices, framed by an extremely wide salmon-colored border with boldly rendered floral elements, substantial, room-size example retaining a beautifully varied, time-softened palette
13′ x 21′ 8″
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: $10000 - $20000

Turkish Anatolian Long Rug Runner
warm terracotta field displaying stylized animals, geometric devices, and latch-hook motifs, framed by multiple stepped and star-pattern borders in soft gold, cream, and rust tones, woven with a narrow central panel and elongated proportions typical of village production
2’8″ x 10’9″
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: $500 - $1000

Persian Mahal Carpet
central Persian design of large stylized palmettes, vinery, and floral sprays in soft light blue, tan, and rust tones on a beige field, enclosed by a dark tan border with scrolling vines and floral motifs, late 19th century
13′ 6″ x 15′ 4″
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
Cullman & Kravis, September 17, 2008, purchase price $75,000

Estimate: $4000 - $7000

Caucasian Runner, 18th/19th Century
With a dark brown to near-black field centering bold ivory geometric medallions flanked by stylized birds, trees, and latch-hook motifs, all within a reciprocal border. Reduced in length from a larger runner, showing wear and visible repairs but retaining strong design and character.
3′ x 14’6

Estimate: $600 - $1000

Persian Sultanabad (Mahal) Carpet
having all over repeating floral and palmette design in muted rust, blue, and ivory tones within multiple floral borders, late 19th century
12′ 6″ x 15′ 7″

Estimate: $5000 - $8000

Angora Oushak Carpet
room-size Oushak carpet with a soft ivory field decorated with open geometric medallions and stylized leafy motifs in muted terracotta, apricot, and celadon tones, framed by multiple borders incorporating floral and geometric elements in the traditional Oushak palette, early 20th Century
12′ x 14′ 4″

Estimate: $4000 - $7000

18K Gold and Diamond Chain-Link Ring
featuring an interlocking chain-link design crafted in polished yellow gold, with one white gold link pavé-set with small round diamonds for added brilliance
ring size 9¾, total weight 4.7 grams

Estimate: $300 - $500

Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Curb-Link Bracelet
classic polished curb-link bracelet in 14K yellow gold, fitted with an integrated end link stamped “Tiffany & Co.” and “14K.”, includes original Tiffany & Co. presentation pouch and box
length 8¾ inches, total weight 31.0 grams

Estimate: $1500 - $3000

Heavy 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
composed of bold open rectangular links joined by solid connectors, stamped with maker’s mark and hallmark
length approximately 7 1/2 inches, total weight 51.67 grams

Estimate: $4000 - $6000

14K Yellow Gold Necklace Composed of Tapering Brushed and Bordered Links
length 15 1/2 inches, total weight 39.2 grams
Provenance: Property from The Estate of Sally G. Chubb of Bernardsville, New Jersey

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

14K Gold Gem-Set Hinged Bangle
the pierced foliate frame bead-set throughout with seed pearls, emeralds, and rubies, centering an oval cabochon ruby measuring approximately 5.9 × 6.9 mm hinged opening with concealed clasp
diameter 3¼ inches, total weight 40.5 grams

Estimate: $2500 - $4500