January 2024 Annual New Year's Day Auction

Pair of Empire Bergeres
having a curved tablet crestrail over a conforming back with integral downswept arms on tapered legs, upholstered in green silk, 19th century
height 38 inches, width 24 1/2 inches, seat height 18 inches, depth 26 inches
Condition: presents well, clean upholstery, one chair with spliced back leg, same chair with slight separation where left arm meets back, each having slight wear to frames, one chair with front leg with heavy wear

Realized Price: $512

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Two Similar Fauteuils Open Armchairs
each having needlepoint upholstery with brass tacks, one having x stretcher base with cabriole legs, probably 19th century or earlier
height of larger 43 1/2 inches, width of larger 28 inches, height of smaller 42 inches, width of smaller 25 inches, seat height of both 17 inches
Provenance: Estate of Dina Recanati, 944 5th Ave, New York
Condition: chair with x stretcher base has two repaired legs, each with worm holes throughout frame, chair without stretcher has small tear to upholstery at end of arm

Realized Price: $1,280

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Set of 11 Gold Iridescent Lily Shades
in the manner of Tiffany, marked LCT Favrile
height 5 inches, outside fitting 1 1/16 inches
Condition: presents well, normal surface wear

Realized Price: $6,400

Estimate: $2500 - $4500

Pair of Steuben Gold Iridescent Art Glass Shades
marked Steuben, having silver fleur-de-lis mark
Condition: present well, chip on rim, minor surface scratches

Realized Price: $256

Estimate: $300 - $500

Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Blue Vase
having inverted trumpet form, marked L.C.T. Tiffany Favrile #933 V
height 18 1/8 inches
Condition: presents well, slight rubbing to lower body of vase, slight wear to top rim, blemish 5 inches from top

Realized Price: $1,536

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Rene Lalique Clear Glass Helene Menthe or Nightstand Chime Clock
having three frosted nude female figures and wreath, Omega Swiss made fabrication Suisse 7551116, marked R Lalique France in block lettering on bottom, circa 1931
height 8 3/4 inches, width 4 7/8 inches
Condition: flea bite back corner, front left corner slightly ground down for flea bite, good condition, normal wear throughout, no guarantee that clock works

Realized Price: $3,840

Estimate: $4000 - $8000

Two Small Time Pieces
to include Swiss gilt brass novelty desk timepiece, rectangular case, face painted landscape having mechanical windmill, working mechanical cherub figure and clock and hanging tavern sign, back of clock marked La Belle Aubergiste, along with a French enameled miniature chair clock, having enameled back and seat with painted putti figures above Romantic scene
chair height 4 inches, clock frame 3″ x 4″
Provenance: A Private Collection from Fifth Avenue, New York
Condition: normal wear and aging, slightly dirty

Realized Price: $1,280

Estimate: $300 - $500

Pair of Moretto Italian Blackamoor Figural Wall Brackets
having carved and painted gesso giltwood, each figure holding shelf flanked by drapery, 19th century
approximate height 14 inches
Provenance: A Private Collection from Fifth Avenue, New York
Condition: chips throughout, refer to photos

Realized Price: $640

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Northern European Ebonized and Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat
having tooled red leather-inset top, 19th century
height 30 1/2 inches, width 56 inches, depth 28 inches

Realized Price: $799

Estimate: $600 - $1200

Renaissance Revival Rosewood Side Cabinet
having separate top section all with gilt capitals and incised lines, as well as four painted porcelain panels all trimmed in brass with birdseye maple, circa 1870
height 47 inches, top 21 1/2″x46″

Realized Price: $7,040

Estimate: $800 - $1200

Set of Six Pierced Carved Chairs
one armchair, five side chairs, each having x stretcher bases
height 50 inches, width of armchairs 24 inches
Condition: presents well, one chair in need of seat repair, springs out (minor), wear to edges particularly the feet, minor wear to backs

Realized Price: $768

Estimate: $400 - $600

Victorian Mahogany Round Dining Table
having eight extension leaves 13 1/2 inches each, set on caryatid carved legs ending in claw feet
height 30 inches, diameter 60 inches, opens to 108 inches
Condition: presents well, one side with two deeper scratches to top, slight wear to edges and feet in particular, leaves differ slightly in color, slight scratching and dings to top surface, minor crazing to finish in a few spots, repair to apron of table

Realized Price: $4,160

Estimate: $500 - $800

Victorian Mahogany Sideboard
in two parts, upper section mirror back is crested with putti and supported with winged caryatids on base having three drawers, having scallop shell handles over center deep drawer with scenic putti design, over lower drawer flanked by doors and by caryatids set on claw feet, circa 1880
height 79 inches, width 74 inches, depth 25 inches
Condition: very good condition, minor surface scratching, center base with wear underneath where drawer pulls out

Realized Price: $3,840

Estimate: $600 - $1200

Napoleon III Gilt Metal Mounted Walnut and Mahogany Dessert Console
of burl walnut with ebonized surround, 19th century
height 37 inches, width 37 inches, depth 15 1/2 inches
Provenance: The Gould Estate, Sutton Place, New York
Condition: very good, brass binding lifting in a few areas, 1/2 inch of inlaid veneer missing from top, top slightly sun faded, minor scratching

Realized Price: $1,792

Estimate: $600 - $1000

Large French Mahogany and Flared Mahogany Bookcase or Bibliotheque
having applied gilt bronze, half glass doors and shelves on inside
height 102 inches, width 64 inches
Provenance: Collection from Greenwich Connecticut
Condition: presents well, age cracks throughout, repairs/loss to bottom moldings

Realized Price: $512

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Inlaid Walnut Cabinet
fitted with paneled cupboard doors decorated with figural inlays of saints, an open niche to the left side, a drawer to the base, South German or Swiss, 17th century and later
height 85 1/4 inches, width 69 inches, depth 18 1/8 inches
Condition: having restorations and probably composed of old elements that were later adapted, the incised panels possibly later installed, as is

Realized Price: $640

Estimate: $500 - $1000

Margolis Custom Mahogany Federal Style Sideboard
having shaped top over conforming cabinet of drawers and doors set on square tapered top with line and bell flower inlays stamped Harold Margolis on reverse
height 40 inches, top 24 1/2″ x 66″

Realized Price: $576

Estimate: $400 - $800

Flemish (Brussels) Tapestry
“Story of Rome” late 17th century
Inscribed “Romulus and Remus through the agency of Faustulus who reared them are recognized by King Numitor their uncle”
Not unlike one of a set of five at Cotehele, Cornwall, and two others at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
104″ x 125″
Provenance: A private collection from Fifth Avenue, New York
Condition: overall good condition, some separation and fraying

Realized Price: $15,990

Estimate: $8000 - $12000

French Verdure Tapestry
Romantic Scene with Forest and Buildings in Background
18th century
96″ x 60″
Provenance: A private collection from Fifth Avenue, New York
Condition: some fraying to fabric, some separation to center

Realized Price: $2,337

Estimate: $2000 - $4000

Aubusson Portieres Tapestry
Romantic Scene with Child
18th century
100″ x 41″
Provenance: A private collection from Fifth Avenue, New York
Condition: some fraying to fabric, some separation

Realized Price: $896

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Caucasian Oriental Throw Rug
4′ 4″ x 5′ 6″
Condition: presents well, minor edge wear

Realized Price: $676

Estimate: $300 - $500

Kashgai Oriental Hall Runner
6′ x 11′
Condition: very good condition, including killam ends, mostly on one end

Realized Price: $2,214

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Heriz Oriental Carpet
9′ 7″ x 11′ 8″
Condition: some small repairs, low pile overall

Realized Price: $2,432

Estimate: $3000 - $4500

Tabriz Pictorial Throw Rug
having people, animals, and fish
4′ 7″ x 6′ 7″
Condition: good condition, slight wear, one small patch in border

Realized Price: $2,337

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Kashan Oriental Carpet
13′ 9″ x 20′
Condition: presents well, minor discoloration throughout

Realized Price: $1,920

Estimate: $1000 - $2000