NYE & Co. Estate Treasures Auction
September 7 & 8 at 10 am
www.nyeandcompany.com
973-984-6900

BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — Nye & Company Auctioneers’ online Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction on Wednesday and Thursday, September 7-8, features nearly 750 lots, a mix of fine and decorative arts spanning the Sixteenth Century to present day, including a group of Old Master paintings from a New England collection and a selection of Modern and contemporary art and sculpture from the David and Laura Finn family collection.

The Old Master paintings primarily range from the Sixteenth through the Nineteenth Centuries. Highlights include an en grisaille oil on panel portrait of a gentleman attributed to Anthony van Dyck (Belgian, 1599-1641) and a portrait of Isabella of Savoy attributed to Frans Pourbus II (French, 1569-1622). There is also a work-on-paper version of “Summer: Peasants Going to Market” attributed to Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640). Sebastian Vrancx is also represented with an epic allegorical battle scene attributed to the artist.

For those who prefer more contemporary and Modern works, there is a selection of works by well-known artists. Of particular note is a conte crayon and watercolor on paper titled “Cicada Pines in August” by Charles Burchfield; an Andy Warhol silkscreen of baseball player Pete Rose, signed by both Warhol and Rose; a Maxfield Parrish gouache on paper, study for advertising art; and three Childe Hassam watercolors.

William Scott, the celebrated UK artist, has one of his charcoal on paper abstract drawings in the sale. Pablo Picasso is represented with a large-scale goat’s head in profile Madoura ceramic charger. The self-taught/Outsider artist Purvis Young is also represented with a selection of works being deaccessioned from the Namits Collection.

There are several pieces from the David and Laura Finn family collection. David, a well-known photographer, forged relationships along with his wife with many of the artists that they collected. The pieces being included in this sale were not previously offered, and highlights include a charcoal drawing of “Justice” by the celebrated artist Henry Moore. There are also numerous Moore lithographs and etchings signed by the artist. The sculptor Fletcher Benton is well represented with several pieces of various sizes of his bold geometric sculptures. Gaston Lachaise and Max Kalish also have works included in the auction. Etchings and lithographs by artists such as Henri Matisse, Anders Zorn and James McNeil Whistler are aplenty.

Decorative arts make up a strong component of the auction. Similar to the fine arts, the furniture and objets d’art range from works created in the Eighteenth Century through the Twenty-First Century. There is a heavy emphasis on the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts periods, with several pieces coming from a private New York and New Jersey collection.

Of particular note is a carved and ormolu mounted buffet attributed to Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926). This highly stylized and floral carved piece has a naturalistic feel. There are also several French Art Nouveau wardrobes, beds and side cabinets, all of which exhibit the characteristics and hallmarks of Majorelle’s genius and designs.

There is a selection of Arts and Crafts furniture by Stickley. Rectilinear in design, this oak furniture includes dining chairs, rockers, desks, armchairs and more. Complementing the furniture is a group of Arts and Crafts pottery by factories such as Roseville, Van Briggle, Weller and Grueby.

Also being offered is a long case clock by William Hislop, who was one of the founding members and first chairman of the British Horological Institute. The piece has a highly complex movement that will be sure to intrigue collectors and institutions alike.

Start time both days is 10 am Eastern. Real-time Internet bidding and absentee bidding will be provided and telephone bidding will also be available on a limited basis. People can bid in absentia and online. An online preview is currently being conducted through September 7-8. For information, www.nyeandcompany.com or at 973-984-6900.

Public Exhibition at Bloomfield Gallery: Aug 29th – Sep 7th, Weekdays, 10am to 4pm. Preview/Pre-Bid online starting Aug 24th at nyeandcompany, invaluable, bidsquare and liveauctioneers.
Charles E. Burchfield (American, 1893-1967), “Cicada Pines in August”, conte crayon and watercolor on paper, dated 1964
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), Silkscreen, Pete Rose, signed by Andy Warhol and Pete Rose, numbered PP 5/8
Attributed to Francs Pourbus II (French, 1569-1622), Portrait of Isabella of Savoy, 17th C. ,Oil on Canvas