Current Auctions

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
having rectangular top with drop leaves and a geometric border inlaid with padauk and flame-grain woods, above two frieze drawers and opposing false drawers, raised on double pedestal supports terminating in brass paw feet with casters, early 19th century
height 28 inches, width (closed) 36 inches, width (open) 58 inches, depth 24 inches.
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection at 791 Park Avenue Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Trevor Potts Antiques, New York; purchased ($12,000) no receipt available

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Dan Ray Sudbury George II Brass-Mounted Mahogany Tall-Case Clock
Mahogany tall-case clock with an arched bonnet surmounted by brass finials and pierced foliate fretwork, the hood is fitted with full stop-fluted brass-mounted columns, and the trunk with stop-fluted quarter columns, the brass and silvered dial includes Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, a calendar aperture, and a Strike/Silent selector in the arch, all within an engraved gilt-brass mask, the case features an arched trunk door above a molded plinth base, eight-day movement signed Dan Ray, Sudbury, weights and pendulum are not present, English, C. 1800
height 90 inches, width 19 inches, depth 9 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection at 791 Park Avenue Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Purchased from Kentshire by Cullman & Kravis, 6/07/1990 ($20,000) sale receipt available

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881-1973) “Petit Visage Solaire” Glazed Terracotta Plaque
with raised sun-mask motif, rendered in ochre, green, blue, and white glazes, the stylized face surrounded by radiating teardrop forms, executed at the Madoura Pottery, Vallauris, numbered 11/100 J134B and impressed “Madoura” and “Empreinte Originale de Picasso” on the verso
6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection at 791 Park Avenue Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881-1973) “Bouquet à la Pomme” Ceramic Plate
“Bouquet à la Pomme”
glazed and partially engraved ceramic plate depicting a stylized bouquet and apple in blue, turquoise, and cream, the design raised and incised throughout, with impressed “Madoura Plein Feu” and “Empreinte Originale de Picasso” stamps on the reverse, glazed earthenware, impressed Madoura and Picasso stamps verso
diameter 10 inches

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

French Louis XV Cartel Clock and Thermometer
clock and thermometer mounted in an elongated shaped case, finished in matte black with elaborate gilt-bronze rococo mounts of scrolling foliage and cresting, the upper section features an enameled thermometer plate painted with floral sprays and dual temperature scales, the lower section houses a circular enamel dial with Roman numerals and pierced hands within a gilt-bronze surround, 19th Century
height 37 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500

English William IV Rosewood Gentleman’s Desk or Library Chair
with a curved back, boldly carved arm supports and legs, and brass casters, upholstered in brown leather with nailhead trim, circa 1835
height 23 inches, width 26 inches, depth 20 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York, estate (no receipt available, information came from family database)
Apter-Fredericks, London, 3/20/2000, purchase price ($36,817)

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Signed Georges Jacob French Directoire Brass-Mounted Cuban Mahogany “Tric-Trac” Games Table
in rectangular form finely crafted in Cuban mahogany with satinwood string and geometric inlay throughout, having two candleholders on either side of the table, the reversible top with inlaid border enclosing a tooled leather writing surface to one side and a felt-lined gaming surface to the reverse, opening to reveal an interior fitted with an ebony and inlaid bone tric-trac (backgammon) board, four small gaming drawers fitted into the frame, all raised on fluted tapering legs with brass collars, sabots, and casters, signed G. Jacob on the frame, circa 1790
height 28 inches, width 45 inches, depth 23 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Purchased from Philippe Del Pierre, Paris by Cullman & Kravis, later sold by Cullman & Kravis 7/26/2006 ($87,000) sale receipt available

Estimate: $5000 - $8000

Biedermeier Fruitwood Wingback Armchair
Biedermeier fruitwood wingback armchair in the manner of Fritz Henningsen featuring line inlay and a tall curved back with scrolling arms, upholstered in a red and cream foliate patterned fabric with piped trim, raised on shaped front supports, circa 1825
height 42 inches, width 32 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: $400 - $700

George III Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table
having shaped top above a turned baluster shaft carved with acanthus leaves, raised on three cabriole legs ending in boldly carved ball-and-claw feet, 18th century
height 29 inches, diameter 32 inches
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection at 791 Park Avenue Designed by Cullman & Kravis, Inc
Kentshire appraised for $12,750, appraisal available

Estimate: $500 - $800

Burl Wood Coin-Operated 8-Tune Cylinder Music Box
Swiss coin-operated music box in a finely figured burl-wood case with contrasting banded inlay and ebonized trim, complete with its original hand-crank and key, fitted with a pinned brass cylinder and comb beneath a glazed dust cover, the box plays eight tunes, as listed on the original printed and hand-annotated tune card mounted inside the lid, including works by Mozart, Verdi, and others
height 11 inches, top 11 1/2″ x 26″

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Louis XVI Giltwood Console Table With Breccia Marble Top
rectangular frame carved with floral swags, ribbon-tied foliage, and cross-hatched detail, raised on fluted tapering legs ending in toupie feet, retains its original richly variegated breccia marble top, showing dramatic veining in ochre, russet, and ivory tones
height 33 1/2 inches, top 21″ x 43″

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Louis XV Gray-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Table with Marble Top
with pierced scrolling foliate apron centered by drapery swags, raised on cabriole legs joined by a shaped stretcher, retains an associated shaped, mid-19th century
variegated marble top 31½” × 32½”, width 17 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate

Estimate: $300 - $500