2025 Major Fall Chinese & Americana Auction

Gorham Sterling Silver Oval Tray
in Chippendale pattern
13″ x 17 1/2″, 37.2 t.oz
Provenance: Property from a Upper East Side, New York City Apartment

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Tuttle Six Piece Sterling Silver Tea Service in the Paul Revere Engraved pattern #1801
having fluted sides and engraved swag decorations and pineapple finials, to include electric hot water tilting pot and stand, tea pot, coffee pot, lidded sugar bowl, creamer, and water bowl
height 14 inches, total weight 123 t.oz

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

J.T. Younge Walker and Crowder Sheffield Set of Four George III Weighted Sterling Silver Candlesticks
1809, having round bases and monogrammed
height 11 1/4 inches
Provenance: Estate of Nina Silberstein, former CEO of David Webb

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Mappin Brothers Victorian Sheffield Silver Plate Epergne
decorated with Lions heads and grape vines, and central finial with four removable arms holding cut glass bowls, on a base with four lions paws, center bowl having pressed glass
height 12 1/2 inches, diameter 20 inches

Estimate: $300 - $600

Austrian 800 Continental Silver Pitcher
having fluted body and pinwheel and floral repousse marked “HG” in a diamond on bottom
height 7 inches, weight 12.5 t.oz

Estimate: $200 - $400

Samuel Wood Four George II Sterling Silver Shakers / Casters
near set, makers mark Samuel Wood, circa 1730
largest height 5 inches, weight 11.8 t.oz
Provenance: Property from a Upper East Side, New York City Apartment

Estimate: $300 - $600

70 Piece Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Counterpoint Pattern
to include 12 dinner forks, 9 salad forks, one place spoon, 12 tablespoons, 10 tea spoons, one sugar spoon, 12 dinner knives, 12 butter knives, and a cake knife
66.2 t.oz. plus 25 weighted handles

Estimate: $2000 - $2500

Seven Piece Sterling Silver Lot
to include chased Gorham sugar caster along with group of Reed and Barton flatware, to include two forks, two spoons, and two weighted knives
longest 6 inches, weight 11.5 t.oz plus two weighted handles
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Ross McKenzie long time 30 year employee of Clearing House Auction Galleries in Wethersfield, CT

Estimate: $250 - $450

French School (19th Century)
“Bust of King Louis XVI”
depicted in uniform with decorations and sashes
Cast bronze mounted on a fluted red marble (possibly porphyry) columnar socle
Height 20 ½ inches, Width 5 ¼ inches
Provenance: Property of a Northeast Private Institution from the collection of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge

Estimate: $300 - $500

Malvina Hoffman (American 1885-1966)
“Bust of Ignace Paderewski”, 1941
Cast bronze
Inscribed PADEREWSKI on the base, signed on the right shoulder, and dated 1941 with foundry mark.
Hoffman, a noted American sculptor and protégé of Auguste Rodin, was acclaimed for her expressive portraiture.
Height 24 inches, Width 11 ¼ inches.,
Provenance: Property of a Northeast Private Institution from the collection of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge

Estimate: $200 - $400

Large Bronze Mortar with Pestle and Framed Letter Dated 1668
A large bronze mortar with pestle, the rim inscribed “WISSEMS 1668” flanked by fleur-de-lis devices, the body decorated in relief with scrolling foliage. Accompanied by a framed letter stating that this example is the oldest known mortar connected with medicine and pharmacy.
mortar and pestle height 8 inches, diameter 9 3/4 inches, letter 23 1/2″ x 19 1/2″
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
Condition: Wear and surface oxidation consistent with age; minor nicks and abrasions.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

American Folk Art Cast-Metal Fox Weathervane
A leaping fox weathervane, cast body with detailed fur modeling, mounted on a later museum stand. Patinated surface with traces of old weathering, originally designed for rooftop display.
15″ x 32″ fox dimensions
Provenance: Property from a Essex, Connecticut estate
Condition: Wear, weathering, minor repairs to ears and legs; mounted on display stand

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Chippendale Tiger Maple Tall Chest
18th Century
An American Chippendale tall chest in boldly figured tiger maple, the molded cornice above three short drawers over two short drawers, over four graduated long drawers, each retaining original brass hardware. Raised on a shaped bracket base with scalloped apron.
Height 66 1/2 inches case Width 39 1/2 inches total Depth 21 inches
Condition: Age-expected wear, minor shrinkage and surface marks; overall very good, with strong figure and warm patina.

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

New England Maple Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
A four-poster bed with boldly turned maple posts and plain headboard and footboard, now converted to queen size.
height 79 inches, width 65 inches, length 86 inches
Condition: surface wear and age cracks consistent with use.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Tiger Maple Corner Washstand
Of triangular form with shaped back and small shelf, above two tiers, the lower fitted with a frieze drawer lined in marbled paper. Raised on turned tapered legs. Early 19th Century
height 39 inches, width 23 inches
Condition: Good overall; minor shrinkage cracks, small veneer repairs, and wear consistent with age and use.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
19th Century
In six parts, the molded cornice above four glazed doors with geometric astragal mullions, opening to shelved interiors, the lower section fitted with a central bank of three long banded-inlaid drawers, flanked by graduated short banded-inlaid drawers on each side, all with brass bail pulls, raised on a plinth base. Veneered in figured mahogany.
height 86 inches, width 93 1/2 inches, depth 27 inches
Condition: Surface wear, minor veneer losses, age-expected scratches.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

François Rude (French 1784-1855)
La Marseillaise (Bust of Liberty), after 1836
Figure with wide eyes and open mouth in a cry of defiance, hair swept back beneath the Phrygian cap. The model is derived from François Rude’s monumental sculptural ensemble La Marseillaise (also known as The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792), completed in 1836 for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and regarded as one of the masterpieces of French Romantic sculpture.
Bronze bust on a variegated green marble plinth
This reduction, signed F. RUDE to the reverse. Numbered 127.89 to the back.
head height 18 inches, total height 24 inches
Provenance: Parke-Bernet Galleries March 1, 1972
Condition: Very good with a deep, even patina; minor rubbing and wear consistent with age.

Estimate: $6000 - $10000

Alfred Jacquemart (French 1824-1896)
“Dog and Tortoise”
Finely modeled figure of a hound intently studying a turtle
Patinated bronze
Signed on base A.Jacquemart, foundry mark or Auguste Maximilien Fontaine, marked A.D. De La Fontaine
Height 6 inches, length 7 inches

Estimate: $1000 - $2000

Near Pair Famille Verte Covered Baluster Jars
decorated in classic Kangxi style with delicately enameled orange flowers, rockeries, etc., early 19th century
height 15 inches

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Large Chinese “Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea” Jardinière
in famille rose enamels with a continuous scene of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, depicted amid cresting waves and auspicious creatures, beneath a ruyi-head border of lotus blossoms on a yellow and pink ground.
height 13 inches, diameter 15 1/2 inches

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Rose Medallion Garden Seat
decorated overall with classic figural medallions and floral and foliage background, 19th century
height 18 inches, diameter 12 inches

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Dragon Dishes
19th Century
A pair of large Chinese porcelain dishes, each painted in underglaze blue with a four-clawed dragon amidst clouds, within a plain border. Both with metal hangers mounted to the rims for display.
Diameter 11 inches
Provenance: Property from a Essex, Connecticut estate
Condition: Minor rim chips and glaze losses; surface wear consistent with age and use.

Estimate: $300 - $500

Chinese Gilt Cobalt Blue Rouleau Vase
decorated in gilt with two five-clawed dragons amidst swirling clouds and flaming pearls, all reserved on a rich cobalt blue ground. The rim encircled by a gilt key-fret band. Bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue to the base.
height 17 1/2 inches

Estimate: $300 - $500

Chinese Famille Rose Vase mounted as a Lamp
the tall baluster form decorated overall with peony and floral sprays in bright famille rose enamels, with pink cell-pattern border to the shoulder and neck, mounted to a wood base and fitted for electricity.
height 17 inches
Provenance: From a Park Avenue, New York Estate
Condition: vase drilled for lamp mounting; minor surface wear to enamels, otherwise good.

Estimate: $400 - $800

Set of Six Japanese Framed Panels, Ink and Color on Paper, 19th Century
A group of six Japanese panels, each executed in ink and color on paper, depicting deer, rabbits, birds, and pine in naturalistic landscapes. Each panel set within a black frame.
height 92 inches, width 25 1/4 inches, total width 153 inches
Provenance: Property from The Estate of Sally G. Chubb of Bernardsville, New Jersey
Condition: wear, foxing, and stains to paper consistent with age.

Estimate: $3000 - $5000