Merrill’s Antiques And Fine Arts Auction
Iris Love Estate Part II
Friday, December 10th, 2021
Merrill’s Auction Gallery
137 James Brown Drive, Williston, Vermont
www.merrillsauction.com

Merrill’s Auctions is pleased to once again be offering items from the estate of Iris Cornelia Love (1933–2020), widely celebrated for her notable career as an Archaeologist, including her discovery
of the Temple of Aphrodite at Knidos, as well as the owner of Westminster champion dachshunds.
Ms. Love was the longtime partner of renowned NYC writer and columnist Liz Smith. Both women were prominent figures in New York society for decades. At auction will be antiques and artwork from Iris’s Lincoln, Vermont home as well as jewelry and objets d’art from her New York City apartment. Merrill’s will also offer furniture, glass, china, & silver from other fine homes, including an outstanding collection of Asian art, and the contents of a West Windsor, VT equestrian estate.
Preview in person Thursday, December 9th from 1 to 6 pm, Friday, and December 10th from 8 am until sale time, or by appointment. Auction starts at 9:30 am. Please review our catalog through our online selling platforms — Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, & Auction Zip.
Payment can easily be made with a credit card over the phone. Our third-party shippers can use USPS, FedEx, & UPS package delivery. Private carriers are available for larger items and curbside pick-up is easily arranged.
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All Items Sold As Is With No Implied Or Expressed Warranty.
MERRILL’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS
Specializing In Estate & Antique Auctions ~ Three Generations Selling Since 1931
Mailing Address: PO Box 558, Williston, VT 05495
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Seaman Schepps 3 Piece Cluster Set Original Artwork By
Charles Addams (AM 1912-1988)
Cartier Rose Quartz
Desk Clock
53 CT Ruby, Diamond, & Pearl Earrings
Pair of 19th c
Chinese Elm Horseshoe Chairs
Mint Patek Phillipe
18k Wrist Watch
19th c fine
Karabagh Kazak Area Rug
19th c Monumental
Burmese Reclining Buddha, 60” long
Henri Lapparra French Minerva
Silver 6 pc Tea Set
Berlin Red Lacquer
Faience Beaker Form Vases
19th c Chinese Low Table or Day Bed 19th c Burmese
Standing Buddha
Figure, 80” high
Bui Huu Hung (VN 1957-) Elizebeth Taylor Inscribed Photo Mahlon Blaine (AM 1894-1969) Bathers
Contemplation
18th c Meissen
Figure of Bacchus and Silenus