The Knowles Family Collection 2021-05-25 Auction - 198 Price Results - Willow Auction House in NJ - Page 6
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The Knowles Family Collection

For the first time in over a half-century, the Knowles family is allowing a portion of its vast collection of dining-centric decor and furnishings, which they have amassed over decades of European travel and antique collecting, to be released for public purchase. As icons in the remarkable mid-century growth of American fine dining and lavish hospitality event making, this notable family helped to define the art and style that now epitomizes the aesthetic of culinary-minded quality. As this multi-generational family of restaurateurs renovates and shifts the composition of its collections and its properties, it is making way for changes, streamlining its archives, and no longer has the need to retain or store specific items amongst its diverse decorative acquisitions. Selected pieces displayed in its various public venues, as well as portions of the personal collection of the family's matriarch, the late Doris Knowles, are being offered from amongst their significant holdings. This is a rare opportunity to add to one's personal collection of unique decorative and functional items that have graced the walls and display cases of the pre-renovation Carolina Room and Buffet Dining Room of "The Manor" of West Orange, the massive northern New Jersey landmark mansion renowned for decades for its fine dining pedigree. In addition, guests of the historic building, "Highlawn Pavilion", will recognize key statement pieces that once adorned this venue, now released for acquisition. Also included amongst the offerings are a selection of Doris Knowles' personal pieces, all which speak to a passion for the refinement and class prevalent in the renaissance of quality dining and elegant service. Rounding out the collection are items from 'Ram's Head Inn', the iconic South Jersey special occasion destination that has hosted generations of families for elite events and gracious dining.
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J. Perrier Oil on Canvas Still Life: J. Perrier (20th century). Oil on canvas still life, signed lower right J. Perrier. 19 1/2" x 23 1/2"
0121: J. Perrier Oil on Canvas Still LifeEst. $100-$200
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Jean-Ernest Aubert Oil on Canvas Cherubs: Jean-Ernest Aubert (French, 1824-1906). Oil on canvas depicting cherubs with flowers. Signed lower left, in red, JE Aubert, and dated 1869. Image size 18 1/2" x 15 1/2" (canvas size 20" x 16 1/2").
0124: Jean-Ernest Aubert Oil on Canvas CherubsEst. $400-$600
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Ludolf Liberts Oil on Board: Ludolf Liberts (Latvian/American, 1895-1959). Oil on board Continental city scene with river. Signed lower left L. Liberts. 19 1/2" x 23 1/2". In gilt frame, chips and breaks to frame (most pieces
0125: Ludolf Liberts Oil on BoardEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Ludolf Liberts Oil on Board: Ludolf Liberts (Latvian/American, 1895-1959). Oil on board Continental city scene with river. Signed lower right L. Liberts. 19 1/2" x 23 1/2". In gilt frame, chips and breaks to frame (most pieces
0126: Ludolf Liberts Oil on BoardEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Gunter H. Korus Lithograph Still Life: Gunter H. Korus (German/American, 20th century). Brass & Pewter lithograph, signed in pencil lower right and numbered 38/300. 21" x 24 1/2"
0127: Gunter H. Korus Lithograph Still LifeEst. $100-$200
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Willering Epko Lithograph: Willering Epko (Dutch/French, 1928). Lithograph Yvone Au Bouquet. Signed in pencil lower right Epko and numbered 64/75. 19" x 23"
0128: Willering Epko LithographEst. $50-$100
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Oil on Canvas Still Life With Fruit: Signed lower right G. Cowell. 15 1/2" x 19 1/2"
0129: Oil on Canvas Still Life With FruitEst. $80-$100
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Oil on Canvas Still Life: Oil on canvas still life vase of flowers, signed lower right Janet. 23 1/2" x 35 1/2"
0130: Oil on Canvas Still LifeEst. $100-$200
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Oil on Canvas House in Landscape: Signed illegibly lower right. 19 1/2" x 23 1/2"
0131: Oil on Canvas House in LandscapeEst. $100-$150
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Y Vilan Oil on Canvas: Oil on canvas woman in lake landscape, signed lower right Y. Vilan. 7 3/4" x 9 3/4"
0132: Y Vilan Oil on CanvasEst. $60-$80
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J Gonzalez Oil on Canvas: Oil on canvas of a house and street, signed lower right J Gonzalez. 12 1/2" x 8 3/4". Crazing, paint loss near roof of building and below doorway.
0133: J Gonzalez Oil on CanvasEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
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Pastel on Paper Oysters: Pastel on paper drawing of oysters. Signed lower right Higgins. 13 1/2" x 21 1/2". In carved wood frame, some chips to frame.
0136: Pastel on Paper OystersEst. $100-$150
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Set of 8 Crescent Shaped Oyster Plates: Set of 8 hand painted porcelain crescent or half-moon shaped oyster plates. All unsigned, with impressed numbers 1677 on the underside. 3 with rim chips. 8 1/2" x 7 1/2"
0139: Set of 8 Crescent Shaped Oyster PlatesEst. $400-$600
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2 Palissy Ware Majolica Chargers: Crab and shell motif charger, illegible impressed mark on the underside, 12"-diameter; lobster & shell motif, 7 1/2"-diameter. Minor chips to decoration along rim of crab charger.
0140: 2 Palissy Ware Majolica ChargersEst. $200-$250
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Singing River Original Pottery Crab: Pottery crab sculpture, signed on the underside Singing River Original. 8 1/4"L x 5"W x 2"H. Minor chip on claw
0141: Singing River Original Pottery CrabEst. $200-$300
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Italian Faience Tureen on Pedestal: Porcelain lidded tureen marked Italy, applied fruit and leaf decoration, used for lobster buffet at The Manor in West Orange, New Jersey, 15 1/2"T x 10 1/2"W, some minor chips/paint wear
0142: Italian Faience Tureen on PedestalEst. $100-$200
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Grouping of Lobster & Crab Items: Crescent shaped dish with hand painted lobster decoration, 7"L; Libbey glass with applied lobster decoration, 6 3/4"H; butter / cheese spreader with lobster handle, 5 1/4"L; set of 3 lobster salt &
0143: Grouping of Lobster & Crab ItemsEst. $100-$200
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Set of 10 KPM Lobster Dishes: 10 porcelain dishes with hand painted lobster and herb decorated centers and gilt rims. All with blue KPM stamps on the underside. Each 1 1/4"H x 7 1/4"-diameter. Some minor paint losses to
0144: Set of 10 KPM Lobster DishesEst. $200-$300
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