This Arts and Crafts stained glass window attributed to John La Farge (American, 1835-1910), circa 1900, 59½ by 39½ inches framed, sold for the highest price of the sale at $35,750 ($4/6,000).
GLEN COVE, N.Y. — A rare selection of stained glass windows were in the spotlight at Roland NY’s first auction of the new year, conducted on January 10. The windows turned out to be some of the highest sellers of the day, alongside additional highlights from other estates.
The top seller of the day was a circa 1900 Arts and Crafts leaded glass window attributed to John La Farge, which had a turquoise-colored ground and depicted a central rose-filled urn, upon which a butterfly was perched. Framed in a later illuminated window box back frame measuring 59½ by 39½ inches, the window earned the sale-high price of $35,750. Another stained glass window, a gothic example by Louis Joseph Lederle with a central hand-painted portrait of a woman flanked by two columns, sold for $8,450. Made circa 1920, it was signed underneath the portrait panel and was set into a backlit frame.
Contemporary art, always well-represented at Roland, included Dario Morales’ “Mujer Sentada,” a 1972 oil on canvas depicting a nude seated woman. It was signed and dated to the upper right, “Morales 1972,” and sold for $20,800. Also by Morales was a pencil and watercolor on paper titled “Nude Lying Back with Pillows,” which had provenance to Aberbach Fine Art in New York City and appeared in the gallery’s 1977 exhibition “Morales: Oils, Pastels, Drawings.” The work prevailed against a $2,5/3,500 estimate, selling for $5,200.
“Ottokomai” by William Crovello (American, 1929-2021), black marble, 78 inches tall by 35 inches wide by 24 inches deep, sold to benefit Columbia University at $7,800 ($3/5,000).
Sculpture was led by “Ottokomai,” an abstract line work in black marble by William Crovello, which stood 78 inches tall. Deaccessioned from Columbia University and with provenance to the estate of John W. Kluge, the sculpture sold for $7,800 to benefit the university.
Silver also had a successful showing in the sale, with a Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set in the French Renaissance pattern setting the table for $9,880. It had provenance to the estate of Lawrence Zelner of New York City and weighed 157 troy ounces. A six-piece Black, Starr & Frost sterling silver tea and coffee service followed closely behind at $9,750. All pieces were made in the American company’s squat gourd form, which also included scrolling acanthus leaf handles and spouts. They were also marked “Black, Starr & Frost 18331 and eagle” on their bases.
Another standout from the silver category was a Dominick & Haff sterling floral, fruit and bird repoussé pitcher. Made in New York between 1868-88, the piece had the same provenance as the Reed & Barton service and sold for $3,250.
This Tiffany Studios bowl-form Favrile glass vase, circa 1900, 5 inches tall by 6 inches in diameter, crossed the block for $3,900 ($3/5,000).
Taking the lead for jewelry was a diamond and 18K white gold ring set with a cushion-shaped brilliant and stepped-cut Burma ruby. It was marked to its interior shank “750,” and was accompanied by a GIA ruby origin report stating that the gem came from Burma (Myanmar). It slipped onto its new owner’s finger for $7,150.
In the decorative arts, an early Tiffany Studios Favrile glass bowl-form vase made circa 1900 poured out for $3,900. The collar of the vase was accented with iridescent gold, oranges, peach, greens and blues; the body was overlaid with a stylized feather motif. It was also marked “Louis C Tiffany W2819” and retained the remnants of a paper label to its base.
Also performing well was a carved jade box by Yamanaka and Company. The box contained landscape decorations to its lid and carved sides, and was mounted with a carved rose quartz in the form of an ox. It had provenance to a Port Chester, N.Y., estate and closed its lid for $2,210.
Rolling out to $10,750 was this antique Tabriz or Saber rug in shades of blue, beige and red, 16 feet 5 inches by 23 feet 6 inches, which was possibly signed “Iran Ghom Kalhor” ($3/5,000).
Notable furniture and furnishing lots included an antique Tabriz or Saber palatial rug consigned from the estate of Priscilla and Byam K. Stevens, Jr, which came in shades of blue, beige and red and had fringed ends. The rug’s all-over floral design was surrounded by multiple borders, and it was possibly signed “Iran Ghom Kalhor.” It rolled out to $10,750.
Also attracting bidder attention was a Provincial walnut three-drawer console sideboard, made in the Nineteenth Century, which had brass mounted drawers on its upper half. The 62-inch-long piece realized $4,225.
Roland’s February 2026 Estate Sale will take place on February 7. Prices quoted include the buyer’s premium as reported by the auction house. For information, 212-260-2000 or www.rolandantiques.com.
