MICA: THE COLLECTION OF MICA ERTEGUN New York 2024-12-17 Auction - 293 Price Results - Christie's in NY
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MICA: THE COLLECTION OF MICA ERTEGUN New York

Designer, philanthropist, collector, Mica Ertegun epitomised style and sophistication for a generation and beyond. This fall Christie’s presents the life and legacy of this arbiter of taste with a landmark auction series of exceptional art and objects drawn from her residences across the globe. Anchored by René Magritte’s seminal L’empire des lumières, alongside other masterpiece art by Joan Miró, David Hockney and Ed Ruscha, her world-class collection includes exquisite furnishings, jewellery and more. Together, this collection embodies Mica’s refined eye and creative force. A significant portion of the seller’s sale proceeds is intended to benefit philanthropic initiatives. During her lifetime, Mrs. Ertegun generously supported the Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities at Oxford University, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the World Monument Fund and more. .
Auction Curators:
Allison Cox
Head of Sale, Junior Specialist
Elizabeth Seigel
Associate Vice President, Specialist
AN ITALIAN SILVER SERVING DISH: AN ITALIAN SILVER SERVING DISH MARK OF BUCCELLATI, MILAN, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY Details Shaped oval with lobed border, marked on underside BUCCELLATI 925 MADE IN ITALY 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm.)
1210: AN ITALIAN SILVER SERVING DISHEst. $800-$1,200Lot Closed
A SUITE OF SILVER SERVING WARES: A SUITE OF SILVER SERVING WARES 20TH CENTURY Details All with ribbon-tied reeded rims, comprising: Two square trays Three larger circular trays Two smaller circular trays Two large two-handled
1217: A SUITE OF SILVER SERVING WARESEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Closed
A PAIR OF GILT-METAL MIRRORS: A PAIR OF GILT-METAL MIRRORS 20TH CENTURY Details Each rectangular plate within a molded frame 55 1/4 in. (140 cm.) high, 31 1/4 in. (79 cm.) wide
1218: A PAIR OF GILT-METAL MIRRORSEst. $800-$1,200Lot Closed
THREE MAHOGANY 'THEBES' STYLE STOOLS: THREE MAHOGANY 'THEBES' STYLE STOOLS COMPRISING A PAIR AND A SINGLE, IN THE STYLE OF LIBERTY & CO., 20TH CENTURY Details With concave rectangular slated tops 14 in. (36 cm.) high, 17 in. (43 cm.)
1219: THREE MAHOGANY 'THEBES' STYLE STOOLSEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Closed
TWO UPHOLSTERED THREE SEAT SOFAS: TWO UPHOLSTERED THREE SEAT SOFAS LATE 20TH CENTURY Details The example with rolled arms covered in a cream slubbed silk, the second covered in a cream cotton, together with three red polished
1221: TWO UPHOLSTERED THREE SEAT SOFASEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Closed
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