New York City Estate Auction is again ready to treat avid art collectors and fans of elegant interior designs to new items. This round of auction sales organized by Auctions at Showplace will take place on June 9. This will be the day on which the auction’s participants will be able to make live bids, while the whole collection is already available for viewing at 40 W 25th St, New York.
Let’s take a look at some of the highlights of the upcoming auction.
June 9: New York City Estate Auction by Auctions at Showplace
Lot 27: Alice Neel, Figural Composition, Screenprint, 1982
Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000
The screenprint was produced by the famous American visual artist Alice Neel and was printed by Anthology Film Archives. It’s signed by the artist in pencil, with the date and edition number (51/75) indicated at the bottom.
Lot 12: Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., 18k Ruby Dress Set
Estimate: $1,800 – $2,500
The 18k ruby dress set was created by Jean Schlumberger, a jeweler working for Tiffany and Company. It includes 18k yellow gold cufflinks and shirt studs. The set features six prong set rubies with a total weight of 1.5 carats. It is labeled with the “Tiffany 18k Schlumberger” engraving.
Lot 33: Gelston & Co., Coin Silver Candelabra, 19th century
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500
This elegant silver candelabra comes with the “Gelston & Co.” engraving placed at the side of its base. It has four detachable arms arranged around its central holder. The candelabra weighs 59.99 ozt. This silver-tested lot comes from the 5th Avenue residence of Jill and Ken Iscol.
Lot 107: Papua New Guinea Sepik Polychrome Wood Mask
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Fans of Indigenous art may treat themselves to a new interior design item – a Papua New Guinea Sepik River polychromed carved wood mask. The lot has been provided for sale from an Upper West Side estate. It is a rare artifact from Oceania, representing an element of ceremonial tribal art.
Lot 30: Marc Chagall, “Der Mann Mit Dem Korb,” Aquatint
Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000
Marc Chagall, one of the world’s most famous Russian avant-garde artists, is in stably high demand among art connoisseurs. This time, you have a chance to obtain his print from the 1922 “Mein Leben” work. The print is signed in pencil and numbered at its bottom; it comes in a carved giltwood frame.
New York City Estate Auction starts on June 9 at 12pm EDT. Don’t forget to go through online registration to be able to place bids.
