2023 Mid-Century, Modern Art & Contemporary Sale Archives

Auction Date: January 28, 2023
Auction Time: 10:00AM
Auction Preview Date: Thu Jan 26th (2pm-630pm) Fri Jan 27th (12pm-6pm) Sat Jan 28th (9am-10am)

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Lot 1: 71 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set

71 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set, to include 12 bouillon spoons, 12 iced tea spoons, 11 teaspoons, 12 dinner forks, 12 salad forks, 12 butter knives, 12 knives, 73.7 t.oz. plus 12 handles.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500
Lot 2: Seven Piece Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Set

Seven Piece Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Set, having box, small tray, along with a brush set, 10.5 t.oz. weighable, plus mirror and three brushes.

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 3: Tiffany & Company Repousse Candle Holder and Snuffer

Tiffany & Company Repousse Candle Holder and Snuffer, length 10 inches, 7.7 t.oz.

Estimate: $200 - $350
Lot 4: Seven Sterling Silver Serving Pieces

Seven Sterling Silver Serving Pieces, to include spoons and forks, 20.2 t.oz. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $300 - $450
Lot 5: A Pair of Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Bowls

A Pair of Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Bowls, diameter 6 inches, 10.6 t.oz. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Vallo Benjamin E 57th St New York

Estimate: $200 - $350
Lot 6: 42 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware

42 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware, King pattern, partial set, 50.1 t.oz. plus seven handles; 7 lunch forks, 12 salad forks, 2 table spoons, 8 teaspoons, 5 butter knives, 7 dinner knives, along with 1 pickle fork.

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 7: Sterling Silver Lot

Sterling Silver Lot, to include bowls, cups, flatware, small fold-out picture frame, several Tiffany & Company pieces, along with a Tiffany letter box, plus weighted pieces, 32 t.oz. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $400 - $700
Lot 8: Three Bottles of 72% Fine Cut Silver Fillings

Three Bottles of 72% Fine Cut Silver Fillings, 15 t.oz.

Estimate: $150 - $250
Lot 9: Gold 50 Peso Coin

Gold 50 Peso Coin, uncirculated 1947, 1.2057 t. oz. pure gold, winning bidder can take 1 or up to 5
Coins are located off site, one coin will be available for pick up on the day of sale, any additional coins will need to be picked up during the week.

Estimate: $1800 - $2100
Lot 10: Gold 50 Peso Coin

Gold 50 Peso Coin, uncirculated 1947, 1.2057 t. oz. pure gold, winning bidder can take 1 or up to 5
Coins are located off site, one coin will be available for pick up on the day of sale, any additional coins will need to be picked up during the week.

Estimate: $1800 - $2100
Lot 10A: Four Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

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Estimate: $1600 - $2000
Lot 10B: Four Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Four Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $1600 - $2000
Lot 10C: Four Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Four Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $1600 - $2000
Lot 10D: Two Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Two Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $800 - $1000
Lot 10E: Two Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Two Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $800 - $1000
Lot 10F: Two Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Two Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $800 - $1000
Lot 10G: Two Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Two Rolls of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $800 - $1000
Lot 10H: Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $400 - $500
Lot 10I: Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $400 - $500
Lot 10J: Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $400 - $500
Lot 10K: Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $400 - $500
Lot 10L: Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU

Roll of 20-2006 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU, composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver

Estimate: $400 - $500
Lot 11: Gorham Sterling Silver Oval Tray

Gorham Sterling Silver Oval Tray, length 20 1/2 inches, 52.9 t.oz. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Vallo Benjamin E 57th St New York

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 12: A Pair of Gorham Sterling Silver Covered Entree Dishes

A Pair of Gorham Sterling Silver Covered Entree Dishes, length 12 inches, 56.8 t.oz. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Vallo Benjamin E 57th St New York

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 13: Sterling Silver Footed Bowl

Sterling Silver Footed Bowl, height 3 1/4 inches, diameter 10 inches, 17.7 t.oz.

Estimate: $250 - $350
Lot 14: Continental Silver Teapot

Continental Silver Teapot, having wooden handle, height 6 3/4 inches, 18.3 t.oz.

Estimate: $200 - $300
Lot 15: Continental Silver Tray

Continental Silver Tray, marked 800, 20″ x 14″, 59.7 t.oz.

Estimate: $600 - $900
Lot 16: Christofle Caviar Serving Dish

Christofle Caviar Serving Dish, silver plated having glass bowl, height 5 inches, width 7 inches. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Vallo Benjamin E 57th St New York

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 17: Baccarat Crystal Caviar Serving Dish

Baccarat Crystal Caviar Serving Dish, having removable center bowl, height 3 1/2 inches, width 8 inches. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Vallo Benjamin E 57th St New York

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 18: Tray Lot of Perfume Bottles and Perfume

Tray Lot of Perfume Bottles and Perfume, to include one atomizer, two Lalique bottles, along with costume jewelry. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 19: Art Deco Glass Perfume Bottle

Art Deco Glass Perfume Bottle, having frosted body with black dots, octagon stopper and base, marked, height 8 inches.

Estimate: $100 - $300
Lot 20: Group of Trinket and Small Boxes

Group of Trinket and Small Boxes, to include Halcyon Days, Tiffany & Company, Rochard Limoges, etc. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 21: 12 Piece Group

12 Piece Group, to include a Tiffany Studios gilt bronze zodiac flat desk calendar stamped Tiffany Studios, New York, 929, width 4 1/2 inches; a small square box having slag glass similar to Tiffany, a pair of champleve animals, a pair of enameled cup and saucer, along with a set of six cloisonne salts.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 22: Four Piece Group

Four Piece Group, to include brass table lamps in the manner of Franz Hagenauer, depicting a male and female figure with gazelle/dogs, along with a pair of bookends with fitures, marked ‘Made in Austria’ on bottom, height 27 inches. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 23: Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Base

Tiffany Studios Gilt Bronze Table Lamp Base, having broken favrile art glass shade and heat cap base, marked ‘Tiffany Studios, New York 426’, total height 15 inches. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Vallo Benjamin E 57th St New York

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 24: Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Picture/Calendar Frame

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Bronze Picture/Calendar Frame, marked ‘Tiffany Studios, New York 943’, 7 1/4″ x 8″. Provenance: An Estate from Redding, Connecticut.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 25: Hansen Floor Lamp

Hansen Floor Lamp, having clear acrylic shaft channeled for cord and chrome hardware, marked ‘Hansen Lamps, New York’, scuffs and scratches, missing chrome foot, height 57 1/2 inches. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 26: Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp

Cedric Hartman Brass and Chrome Floor Lamp, having triangular base and round brass shade, unmarked, height 36 inches.

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 27: A Pair of Frank Ligtelijn (Dutch, b. 1933) Table Lamps

A Pair of Frank Ligtelijn (Dutch, b. 1933) Table Lamps, for Raak, mid century modern, round chrome base with chrome shaft, eyeball smoky glass and adjustable shade, height 29 inches. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 28: A Pair of Frank Ligtelijn (b. 1933) Table Lamps

A Pair of Frank Ligtelijn (Dutch, b. 1933) Table Lamps, for Raak, mid century modern round chrome base with chrome shaft, eyeball smokey glass and adjustable shade, height 29 inches. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 29: Tony Paul Mid Century Modern Chrome Tulip Floor Lamp

Tony Paul Mid Century Modern Chrome Tulip Floor Lamp, having round base supporting three chrome stalks with flared tulip flower or torchiere form top, height 73 inches.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 30: A Pair of Brass Hansen Mid Century Modern Adjustable Floor Lamps

A Pair of Brass Hansen Mid Century Modern Adjustable Floor Lamps, having round dome shades, marked Metalarte Made in Spain, Hansen Lamp, New York. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 31: Chrome and Black Floor Lamp

Chrome and Black Floor Lamp, having chrome ball form shades on black base, by Underwriters Laboratories, portable lamps missing arm with head, height 70 inches. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $100 - $200
Lot 32: A Pair of Hansen Chrome Floor Lamps

A Pair of Hansen Chrome Floor Lamps, having square shaft on square base, marked on underside ‘Hansen, New York’, height 47 inches. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 33: Two Mid Century Modern Table Lamps

Two Mid Century Modern Table Lamps, to include one having adjustable chrome and orange floor spotlights, with easel base; along with orange desk light with flower pot shade, in the manner of Verner Paton, height 32 inches.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 34: Paul Henningsen for Louis Polsen Copper Wall Lamp

Paul Henningsen for Louis Polsen Copper Wall Lamp, height 8 inches, length 19 inches.

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 35: A Pair of Lambert et Fils Contemporary Hanging Lights/Ceiling Fixtures

A Pair of Lambert et Fils Contemporary Hanging Lights/Ceiling Fixtures, height approximately 54 inches.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 36: Set of Four Chrome Hansen Adjustable Wall Lights

Set of Four Chrome Hansen Adjustable Wall Lights, marked on back ‘Hansen Lamps, New York, Metalarts’. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $100 - $300
Lot 37: Two Pairs of Hansen Brass Wall Lamps

Two Pairs of Hansen Brass Wall Lamps, having adjustable swing arm, marked for Hansen. Provenance: Property from a private New York collection sold to benefit charitable foundations.

Estimate: $150 - $250
Lot 38: A Large Bronze Figure

A Large Bronze Figure, in the form of a bat, signed illegibly on back, height 16 inches, width 24 inches.

Estimate: $150 - $300