NYE & Co – Estate Treasures Auction
December 6th & 7th at 10am
20 Beach Street, Bloomfield NJ 07003
nyeandcompany.com
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — Nye & Company Auctioneers will hold a two-day, online-only Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction on Wednesday and Thursday, December 6-7, featuring modern and contemporary furnishings; early American, English and Continental Furniture; an extensive assortment of silver and estate jewelry; and a broad selection of fine art and prints.
The auction, starting both days at 10 am Eastern time, will feature items from several tri-state area collections, including property formerly in the collection of Carolina and Ian Irving of New York City and East Hampton, N.Y., as well as a small selection of property from the Stanley Weiss Collection. Telephone bidding will be available on a limited basis.
The largest section of contemporary, modern and jewelry is being consigned by a private Park Avenue, New York City collector. Highlights include an 18K yellow gold Cartier “Love” bracelet. It’s priced conservatively at $3/5,000. There are also several fashion forward pieces of jewelry, featuring top brands such as Hermes, Chanel, YSL, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany.
The collection also includes a set of the collaboration between Supreme and Damien Hirst’s “spot” skateboard decks; several Hella Jongerius ceramic vases; a pink upholstered Fritz Hansen after Arne Jacobsen egg chair and ottoman ($4/6,000); and accessories such as a pair of Philippe Boulet LED candelabra and an Elie Bleu humidor. These are sure to be crowd pleasers.
Property formerly in the collection of Ian Carolina Irving, the famous and well-known textile designer and taste maker, includes a Nineteenth Century French Empire marble top mahogany pier table ($800-$1,200); a Vanderhurd geometric cloisonné tower table lamp; and some antique Nagaland cloth textiles that certainly appeal to Carolina’s impeccable sense of style and taste.
A New York City and Swiss collector are selling two Le Corbusier lithographs titled “Je Revais” and “Femme a la Main Levee.” The lithographs are estimated to sell between $500 and $2,000. The collection also features several works by the Swiss artist and Karina Wisniewska (b 1966).
For those who prefer more traditional art, the collection also features a large-scale oil on canvas painting once handled by the Findlay Galleries, titled “L’Entrée au Jardin” by Gaston Sebire. The work is estimated to sell between $2,5/5,000. Constantin Kluge (French, 1912-2003) is represented with an oil on canvas titled “Le Printemps,” which is also estimated at $2,5/5,000.
The sale also includes a small selection of Self Taught and Urban art, including two Keith Haring subway drawings circa 1982-84. One includes a picture of it in the subway before it was taken down by the consignor. These are expected to bring $10/40,000. There is also a Leo Sewell pig assemblage and works by Ron English, Brian Mashburn and James de la Vega.
Antanas Adomaitis is also included in the auction, with three works from this Lithuanian-born artist whose work is in private collections around the world. Pricing for most of the Urban art ranges from a couple hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. This is a perfect entry point for beginning collectors to start or continue to build a collection of highly visual and graphic art.
For who prefer more academic art, there are two Dylan Lewis bronze sculptures of animals. Born in South Africa in 1964, Lewis is considered to be one of the world’s foremost sculptors of the animal form. Nye & Company Auctioneers is fortunate enough to be offering a sculpture of a leopard and another of a water buffalo. Both are estimated to sell for between $10/20,000.
The sale also features a terrific watercolor depicting a recumbent woman on a chaise lounge signed by Egon Schiele (1890-1918). Known for his intensity and raw sexuality, Schiele’s work can be found in museums across the globe. The twisted body shapes and the expressive line that characterize his paintings and drawings mark the artist as an early exponent of Expressionism.
Continuing with more traditional works of art, the sale features a small but choice selection of furniture from the highly regarded Rhode Island collector Stanley Weiss. Highlights include a terrific Federal secretary bookcase made in Baltimore, Md., circa 1815. This piece relates to the work of John Needles, the highly regarded Baltimore cabinetmaker. Estimated at $2/4,000, the piece offers visual bang for the buck.
There is also a similarly estimated Federal Rhode Island sideboard with integrated butler’s desk.
Conservatively estimated, this piece is undervalued for the quality and craftsmanship and presents an excellent opportunity for any collector, whether they be seasoned or new to the field.
The sale also includes a large selection of both fine and costume jewelry. Pieces include an 18K rose gold and diamond Rolex lady’s watch with Presidential band. This fine timepiece is estimated conservatively at $8/12,000. Equally as stunning is an 18K white gold, tanzanite and diamond cocktail ring and pendant. Each are attractively estimated at $2/3,000.
Finally, for those that are musically inclined, there is a nicely curated selection of musical instruments highlighted by a 1948 D’Angelico Excel guitar that’s only been used by one owner and has been lovingly cared for ($12/18,000).
Real time Internet bidding and absentee bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, Bidsquare.com, Bidspirit.com and the Nye & Company website: www.nyeandcompany.com. Telephone bidding will also be available on a limited basis.
People can bid in absentia and online; previewing is online but anyone looking for additional images, condition reports or information about an item is invited to visit the Nye & Company website or email to info@nyeandcompany.com.
Preview/pre-bid: Nov 22-Dec 7 at NYEANDCOMPANY, InValuable, Liveauctioneers, Bidsquare and Bidspirit.
Visit: Nov 27-Dec 6 at Bloomfield New Jersey Gallery, 20 Beach Street, 07003, 10am-4pm Weekdays.
1948 D’Angelico “Excel” Guitar, Single Owner, Custom Made; Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990), NYC Subway Chalk Drawing, Figures with TV; Rolex 18K Rose Gold and Diamond 26mm Oyster Perpetual Date-Just with President Bracelet
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