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ABC: 3 Day Online-Only Auction

live Auction • 4 PM EST • Boonton, New Jersey

Live Auction

Description

Day 1: Feb 12 @ 4pm • Day 2: Feb 13 @ 10am • Day 3: Feb 14 @ 10am
Millea Bros. February ABC Auction in 3 Sessions: Happy Hour in the auction room! Swing by the auction gallery to watch the auction broadcast and bid live starting at 4pm on Tues., Feb. 12. Come for the food, a drink or two, enjoy the show, and heck, maybe buy something! All lots from Session 1 (Feb 12) will be available for preview during the sale.
Session 1 (Feb. 12): Featuring property from the Estate of an avid Brooklyn, NY collector incl. French and Italian furniture, paintings, and porcelains; property from the collection of Clare & Eugene Thaw; Deco and designer furnishings removed from Trump World Tower, and a nice assortment of American, English and Continental silver featuring Tiffany, as well as Chinese jewelry and antiques, and modern design.
Session 2 (Feb. 13): More from the Estate of an avid Brooklyn, NY collector incl. French and Italian furniture, paintings, and porcelains, property from the collection of Clare & Eugene Thaw, Deco and designer furnishings removed from Trump World Tower, and an eclectic array of Chinese antiques, art glass, and modern design.
Session 3 (Feb. 14): The “Estate Finds” portion of the day will offer American and English furniture, decorations, and works of art, the “Special Collections” portion of the sale will include: coins, peace medals, and currency, signed baseballs, photography, posters, books, ephemera, and American Flags from the Estate Collections of Cornelius Sigety.

Viewing

We do not offer preview for our "ABC" online-only auctions. Some pieces, however, may be available for preview by appointment.

Location

Online Only

1079 lots

Italian painted Amorini wall applique

Sold

Description

20th c., highly decorative, unmarked, 5.5"h x 14"w

Condition

No major damage observed

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $300

Est.

$100 - $150

Lee Rosen for Design Technics pottery table lamp

Sold

Description

20th c., textured glazed pottery body, felt lined underside, unsigned, 18.5"h (pottery vessel), 31.75"h (total)

Condition

Good, no major damage observed, not tested

Starting Bid

$100

Sold $325

Est.

$200 - $300

Large Chinese blue and white porcelain jar

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Description

Qing Dynasty, decorated in the round with noblemen in various settings, with later carved wood lid and custom fitted hardwood base, empty underglaze double-ring mark to underside, approx. 13"h x 10"dia (jar only)

Condition

Good, firing imperfections, without chips, crack or breaks

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $1,700

Est.

$300 - $500

Monumental pair Piero Figura pewter vases

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Description

21st c., Italy, design in the manner of Ruhlmann, each with impressed factory mark "Etain 95% - Figura Piero - Per Atena", 32"h x 15.25"dia.

Condition

Good, lightly used, no damage or restoration observed

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $375

Est.

$500 - $700

Large antique blown and etched hurricane shade

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Description

likely 19th c., elaborate etched fanned floral decoration, unmarked, 23"h x 9"w

Condition

Good, base rim is rough with fleabites and small chips, not visible unless turned over for inspection, attractive appearance, ready to place

Starting Bid

$40

Sold $250

Est.

$80 - $125

Avigdor Arikha, lithograph

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Description

Avigdor Arikha (Israeli/French, b. 1929), Self Portrait with open mouth, lithograph, pencil signed and numbered (267/296) below image, 12"h x 9"w (image), 21.5"h x 12.75"w (framed)

Condition

Good/fair, small areas of staining to lower perimeter (not affecting image)

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $60

Est.

$100 - $150

Emmanuel Villanis, sculpture

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Description

Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914), "Fleur De Boheme", patinated bronze, signed on the base "E. Villanis", 19.5"h x 7"w x 7"d

Condition

Good, some surface dirt, probable restoration to base

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $100

Est.

$100 - $150

Louis XV style tole and porcelain desk lamp

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Description

19th/20th c, France, Chinese porcelain blue glazed bird and bronze mounted lidded ink well set in gilt bronze faux bois base fitted with enameled sheet metal flowers, one wired for a small lightbulb, 11"h x 8"l x 4"w

Condition

Good, some gilt loss and darkening of bronze, inkwell lacking insert, electrical wiring cut at base, porcelain and tole without issue

Starting Bid

$75

Sold $325

Est.

$150 - $250

Pair antique French glass newel post finials

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Description

Likely 19th c.., poss. Baccarat, honeycomb design finials with bronze mounts, mount stamped "HB", with French shipping label, 6.75"h x 3.5"w

Condition

Good/fair, one with glass chip near mount, each with loose debris trapped inside mount

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $600

Est.

$100 - $150

R&Y Augousti style gueridon

Sold

Description

c. 1990s, simulated stingray hide over substrate, unsigned, 25"h x 20"dia

Condition

Fair, a few edge losses, minor surface scratches

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $350

Est.

$100 - $150

Carmelina Di Capri, painting

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Description

Carmelina Alberino Di Capri (Italian, 1920-2004), Waterfront Town Square, oil on canvas, signed in image lower left, 31"h x 39"w (sight), 36"h x 44"w (framed)

Condition

Good, some areas of craquelure, no major damage observed

Starting Bid

$100

Sold $500

Est.

$200 - $300

Steuben blue Aurene glass vase

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Description

Early 20th c., American, signed on the base "Steuben Aurene 4178", 5"h x 7"dia

Condition

Good, tiny chip to base, otherwise no cracks or chips visible

Starting Bid

$75

Sold $200

Est.

$150 - $250

Pace Collection coffee table

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Description

20th c., Karl Springer style, glass top, acrylic legs, gilt metal mounts, unmarked, 13"h x 40"squ

Condition

Good, minor tabletop scratches, attractive appearance

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $950

Est.

$100 - $150

Immi Storrs, painting

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Description

Immi Storrs (American, b. 1945), Horses, ink and watercolor on linen, signed and inscribed "Dear Garrick... Immi", upper left, artist inscribed note affixed on verso, 28.5"h x 28.5"w (sight), framed under glass

Condition

Good, no damage or restorations observed, not examined out of frame

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $325

Est.

$300 - $500

Pair Restoration Hardware Aviator Chairs

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Description

21st c., riveted aluminum shell with brown leather upholstery, each 28"h x 29"w x 38"d

Condition

Good, one small nick top leather on one arm, some minor wear to leather seats

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $1,700

Est.

$500 - $700

Buckminster Fuller (after), Geodesic Sphere

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Description

20th c., patinated metal, no signature observed, 20"dia

Condition

Good, minor scattered spots on surface, expected imperfections from a handmade model

Starting Bid

$30

Sold $850

Est.

$60 - $80

Manfredo Borsi, ceramic wall plaque

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Description

Manfredo Borsi (Italian, 1900-1967), Pegasus, enameled earthenware, inscribed on verso "Piece Unique Borsi, emaux de Giraud, Vallauris", 10.5" squ

Condition

Good, no condition issues observed

Starting Bid

$100

Sold $100

Est.

$200 - $300

Harry Bertoia for Knoll, child's chair

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Description

c. 1960s, plastic, coated steel, unmarked, 20"h x 13"w x 12"d

Condition

Fair, old restoration to frame, losses and wear to plastic coating, cushion with minor tears and losses at seams, dirty surface, shows age and use

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $60

Est.

$100 - $150

Ming style gilt bronze Buddhist figure

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Description

19th/20th c., gilt bronze cast in three parts, seated Buddha on raised lotus pedestal, 9.5"h x 7"w x 4"d

Condition

Good, some rubbing and loss of gilt, no bends, breaks or repairs observed

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $700

Est.

$400 - $600

Eugene Brands, painting

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Description

Eugene Brands (Dutch, 1913-2002), Female Portrait, 1960, gouache on paper, signed and dated upper right "Brands 1960", Nielsen Gallery exhibition sheet attached verso,10.5"h x 11.5"w (sight), 11.5"h x 12.5"w (framed)

Condition

Good, surface dirt and minor rippling to paper, not examined out of frame

Starting Bid

$400

Sold $500

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Cold painted bronze Otter pen wipe

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Description

20th c., probably Austrian, otter holding a fish, with bristles inset in body, 7"l x 2"h x 3"d

Condition

Fair, some paint loss and patination to bronze

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $350

Est.

$100 - $150

Maison Bagues style occasional table

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Description

20th c., black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tabletop, on faux bois gilt metal legs, unmarked, 24"h x 14"squ

Condition

Good, edge chip to tabletop gallery, minor finish and gilding wear, ready to place

Starting Bid

$40

Sold $275

Est.

$80 - $125

French gold mounted box with chateau scene

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Description

c. 1800, France, red and white stripe lacquered box with gold banding, inset miniature watercolor of a chateau, 3"dia

Condition

Poor, lacquer loss (particularly around lid top) and cracks

Starting Bid

$40

Sold $80

Est.

$80 - $125

Pair antique Sevres style porcelain vases

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Description

19th c., hand-painted classical figures in garden scene central panels, banded foot and rim with gilded floral decoration, gilt bronze base and mounts, painted scenes artist signed "T. Quentin", 13.75"h (total)

Condition

Good/fair, hairline across figures on one, craquelure, minor gilding rubs and wear

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $200

Est.

$300 - $500

Antique French beadwork panel of a spaniel

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Description

19th c., "Fidelite" beaded picture of a spaniel seated on cushion, unsigned, 4.5"h x 6.5"w (sight), 8"h x 10"w (framed)

Condition

Fair, minor thread pulls and beading loss (particularly to dog at center)

Starting Bid

$30

Sold $70

Est.

$60 - $80

Gilt bronze jardiniere

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Description

19th c., likely French, floral swag, cornucopia, and instrument decoration, on scrolled feet, gilt metal liner, unmarked, 6"h x 19.5"w x 9.5"d

Condition

Good, no major damage observed

Starting Bid

$100

Sold $300

Est.

$200 - $300

Belle Epoque ormolu mounted glass dresser box

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Description

19th/20th c., possibly Baccarat, Neoclassic mounts, unmarked, 3"h x 4.5"squ

Condition

Good, no major damage observed

Starting Bid

$30

Sold $250

Est.

$60 - $80

Albertus Verhoesen, pair poultry paintings

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Description

Albertus Verhoesen (Dutch 1806-1861), Roosters, chickens, and peacocks in landscape, oil on panel, each signed lower left "A. Verhoesen", each: 4"h x 4.5"w (sight), 6.75"h x 7.75"w (framed)

Condition

Good, craquelure (more to one), some frame rubs

Starting Bid

$400

Sold $800

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Verdura style blue crystal elephant figure

Sold

Description

20th c., with pink jeweled eyes and 18K accented feet, stamped 18K with maker's mark, 2.75"h x 2.5"w x 3.5"l

Condition

Good/fair, lacking three gold mounts to feet, natural inclusions, cracks, and roughness

Starting Bid

$125

Sold $900

Est.

$250 - $350

(2) Mother-of-pearl, silver filigree caviar bowls

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Description

19th/20th c., probably Russian, no marks observed, each 2"h x 6" x 3"w

Condition

Good, minor scuffing on bowl underside

Starting Bid

$35

Sold $100

Est.

$70 - $100

(4) Piece coffee service for Greves & Hodges

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Description

19th/20th c., American, including (1) coffee pot, (1) creamer, (1) lidded sugar bowl, and one tray, each piece fully marked to underside, 11"h x 10"w (largest), 7"h x 6"w (smallest), approx. 43.9ozt

Condition

Good, one dimple in creamer, loose handle on coffee pot, light surface scratches and spots of oxidation as expected with age and use

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $450

Est.

$500 - $700

Set (18) Tiffany sterling shell place card holders

Sold

Description

20th c., clam shell form card holders, stamped "Tiffany & Co. Makers, Sterling" on undersides, each with blue Tiffany pouch, each .75"dia. (at base), approx. 5.1ozt.

Condition

Good, no visible damage

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $700

Est.

$100 - $150

Tiffany & Co. sterling group

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Description

20th c., American, incl. (1) reticulated oval serving dish, (1) Faneuil sugar sifter, (4) teaspoons and (2) salad forks, all monogrammed, smallest: 5.75"l, largest: 10.5"l x 6.25"w, approx. 18.1ozt (total)

Condition

Good, some surface scratches

Starting Bid

$125

Sold $275

Est.

$250 - $350

Robert Frederick Fox for Tiffany, sterling snuff

Sold

Description

c. 1911, London, octagonal hinged lid snuff box, with engraved banding along lid top, hallmarked on interior and underside, stamped "Made in England for Tiffany & Co." on underside.5"h x 5.25"w x 3.5"d, approx. 10.2ozt

Condition

Good, surface scratches

Starting Bid

$50

Sold $225

Est.

$100 - $150

(2) Tiffany sterling bowls

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Description

20th c., American, including a heavy Art Deco styled six-sided nut bowl (model 5368), and a smaller footed bowl (3932), both fully marked on the underside, 8.5"dia (larger), 5.5"dia (smaller), approx. 28.1ozt

Condition

Good, smaller bowl monogrammed, light surface scratches consistent with age and use

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $275

Est.

$400 - $600

Continental vermeil silver tea caddy

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Description

19th/20th c., likely German Hanau, with chased and repousee foliate and figural decoration, hinged lid, touchmarks to base, 2.75"h x 3"w x 2.25"d, approx. 3.1ozt

Condition

Good, gilding is rubbed, with some dents and scratches

Starting Bid

$40

Sold $80

Est.

$80 - $125

ABC: 3 Day Online-Only Auction

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