Roland Auctions Private Collection from the Estate of Congressman Lester L Wolff
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Saturday, August 7, 10am
150 School Street
Glen Cove, NY
212-260-2000
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Roland Auctions NY is proud to present the Asian Art Collection of
renowned American Statesman, Diplomat, Civil Rights Proponent,
Businessman, and Philanthropist, Lester L. Wolff.
From 1965 until 1981, Mr. Wolff served as a vocal member of the
United States House of Representatives from Long Island, where he
distinguished himself as an expert in Asian Affairs, eventually meeting
with the Chinese Leader Deng Xiaoping and authoring The Taiwan
Relations Act. Foremost among his other achievements in Congress
were support of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the creation of Medicare
and Medicaid, and direct participation in the Camp David Accords
seeking peace between Israel and the Arab States.
After leaving Congress, Wolff remained committed to Asian relations,
serving as President of the International Trade and Development
Agency and acting as Director of the Pacific Community Institute at
Touro College. From 1987 until 2007 he was a Director of the Griffon
Corporation.
In recognition of his tireless work, Representative Wolff received the
World Peace Prize in 2010 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014
for his work with the Civil Air Patrol during World War II. In 2020, the
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge was renamed the Congressman
Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
At his home in East Norwich, NY, Wolff displayed an array of Asian fine
and decorative arts including painted scrolls, floor screens, a pair of
carved doors, furniture, devotional sculptures, ceremonial objects, and
much more. On August 7th, 2021 Roland Auctions NY is honored to
present several hundred selections at auction, in a single owner sale,
celebrating the life and collection of Congressman Wolff.
Payment and pick up from location East Norwich Long Island within
3 business days then to storage at buyers expense – No exceptions.

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