New Year's Estates Auction

Monumental Signed C. Lee Carved Mahogany Half Tester Bed, Southern, circa 1845–1860

Renaissance Revival Inlaid Parlor Cabinet, Late 19th Century

Italian Specimen Marble-Inlaid (Pietra Dura) Tabletop on Regency-Style Giltwood Base, Center Table

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Aberdeen, MS, United States

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New Year's Estates Auction

Stevens Auction Company

Stevens Auction Company is pleased to present our New Year's Estates Auction on Saturday, January 3rd, featuring an exceptional selection of antiques, fine art, estate jewelry, and decorative furnishings gathered from distinguished Southern homes and private collections. This important New Year?s sale offers a diverse and well-curated mix of 19th- and early 20th-century furniture, including carved Victorian pieces, Southern estate walnut and mahogany case goods, French and English antiques, and finely upholstered seating. Featured decorative arts include porcelain, bronze, sterling silver, crystal, time pieces, and Oriental rugs, along with an impressive assortment of original artwork, prints, and mirrors. Several estates contribute outstanding additions in estate jewelry, including gold and diamond pieces, gemstone rings, period brooches, watches, and other fine accessories ideal for collectors and New Year gift-giving. The sale also includes Southern decorative items, including collectibles, architectural elements, lamps, chandeliers, and a selection of quality smalls perfect for designers, decorators, and first-time buyers alike. With hundreds of lots representing multiple estates and private consignors, this auction offers something for every collector: from museum-quality antiques to unique decorative treasures with character and history. We invite bidders to join us online for this special New Year?s event and to preview the full catalog on LiveAuctioneers. As always, Stevens Auction Company proudly continues its tradition of presenting authentic, estate-fresh antiques with integrity and expertise.

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Set of Eight Classical Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs, Late 19th Century: A handsome set of eight Classical Revival mahogany dining chairs comprising six side chairs and two open-arm chairs, each crafted with shaped crest rails over vase-form splats displaying well-figured

0135: Set of Eight Classical Revival Mahogany Dining Chairs, Late 19th CenturyEst. $600-$1,200

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Bronze Figural Sculpture of a Classical Maiden, late 19th to early 20th century: Cast bronze figural sculpture depicting a classical maiden in contrapposto stance, her right arm raised overhead and her left hand holding a floral-decorated shield or fan. The figure is draped in

0136: Bronze Figural Sculpture of a Classical Maiden, late 19th to early 20th centuryEst. $350-$600

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Gilt Metal Figural Mantel Clock with Cherub and Bird, early 20th century: Decorative gilt metal mantel clock surmounted by a standing cherub figure holding a bird aloft, posed dynamically above an integrated clock case. The case features flowing Art Nouveau-inspired lines,

0137: Gilt Metal Figural Mantel Clock with Cherub and Bird, early 20th centuryEst. $250-$400

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Bronze Six-Light Table Candelabrum, late 19th to early 20th century: Ornate bronze table candelabrum fitted with six scrolling candle arms arranged around a central standard. The arms terminate in classical drip pans and candle cups, supported by a richly cast stem

0138: Bronze Six-Light Table Candelabrum, late 19th to early 20th centuryEst. $400-$700

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Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, American or Continental, Late 19th Century: An impressive carved walnut wall mirror featuring an elongated rectangular plate surmounted by an ornate crest with urn finial, floral rosette, and scrolling foliate ornament. The frame is richly

0139: Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, American or Continental, Late 19th CenturyEst. $400-$900

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Exceptional Southern Walnut and Punched-Tin Pie Safe, Circa 1850: Outstanding mid-19th century Southern walnut pie safe, circa 1850, retaining all original hand-punched tin panels and wooden knobs. The rectangular case features a long upper drawer above two paneled

0140: Exceptional Southern Walnut and Punched-Tin Pie Safe, Circa 1850Est. $800-$3,000

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Large Rococo Revival Giltwood Mirror with Cherub Crest, 19th Century: A grand Rococo Revival giltwood mirror of impressive scale, richly carved with scrolling acanthus leaves, S-curves, and foliate plumes, surmounted by a highly expressive crest featuring opposing

0141: Large Rococo Revival Giltwood Mirror with Cherub Crest, 19th CenturyEst. $800-$1,500

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Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1840: A handsome Empire-period mahogany chest featuring rich bookmatched veneers, classical columnar supports, and bold carved paw feet. The casework includes an upper bank of two short drawers above three

0142: Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1840Est. $500-$900

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Fine Persian Lilihan Carpet: A fine-quality Persian Lilihan carpet woven in the Hamadan region, featuring a rich rose-red field adorned with floral bouquets, pendants, and stylized sprays arranged around a central medallion. The

0143: Fine Persian Lilihan CarpetEst. $900-$1,200

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Ornate Brass Wall-Mounted Oil Lamp, late 19th to early 20th century: Decorative brass wall-mounted oil lamp featuring a richly cast cylindrical reservoir decorated with scrolling foliate and floral relief. The lamp is supported by a curved, sculptural arm terminating

0144: Ornate Brass Wall-Mounted Oil Lamp, late 19th to early 20th centuryEst. $250-$400

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American Victorian Carved Mahogany Game or Card Table, Late 19th Century: An American Victorian game or card table, late 19th century, constructed in mahogany with a rectangular top featuring clipped corners and molded edge. The top opens to reveal a plain interior playing

0145: American Victorian Carved Mahogany Game or Card Table, Late 19th CenturyEst. $400-$600

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Italian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Inlay, Late 19th Century: A fine Italian Rococo Revival walnut serpentine-front chest of drawers, late 19th century, richly veneered in bookmatched walnut and detailed with multiple bands of contrasting line inlay. The shaped

0146: Italian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Inlay, Late 19th CenturyEst. $600-$900

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Pair of Pressed Glass Decanters with Faceted Stoppers, Late 20th Century: A matched pair of clear pressed glass decanters, late 20th century, each of square form with molded diamond lattice decoration and stylized fan motifs to the shoulders. Fitted with matching molded

0147: Pair of Pressed Glass Decanters with Faceted Stoppers, Late 20th CenturyEst. $50-$150

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Small American Apprentice Chest of Drawers, 19th Century: A well-constructed small-scale American apprentice chest, likely mid-19th century, crafted in mixed hardwoods with warm, mellow patina. The case is fitted with three graduated drawers below a shaped

0148: Small American Apprentice Chest of Drawers, 19th CenturyEst. $300-$500

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Antique Continental Painted Corner Cupboard, 19th Century: A charming 19th-century Continental corner cupboard retaining an appealingly worn original painted surface in deep umbers, greens, and reds. The triangular top sits above a single short drawer

0149: Antique Continental Painted Corner Cupboard, 19th CenturyEst. $200-$500

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Southern Cherry Work Table with Bold Turned Legs, Circa 1840–1860: Mid-19th century Southern work or side table in solid cherry, circa 1840–1860. The rectangular top rests over a single dovetailed drawer fitted with original turned wooden knobs, supported on

0150: Southern Cherry Work Table with Bold Turned Legs, Circa 1840–1860Est. $400-$800

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Group of Two American Ceremonial / Dress Swords, Late 19th–Early 20th Century: Grouping of two American ceremonial or dress swords, late 19th to early 20th century, comprising one gilt-mounted example and one steel-hilted example with scabbard.The first sword features a gilt

0150A: Group of Two American Ceremonial / Dress Swords, Late 19th–Early 20th CenturyEst. $300-$600

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American Classical Walnut Press Cupboard, Mid-19th Century: A solid American walnut press cupboard or side cabinet in the Classical Revival taste, likely Midwest or Ohio Valley, circa 1835–1855. The rectangular top above two short drawers over a long drawer

0151: American Classical Walnut Press Cupboard, Mid-19th CenturyEst. $400-$1,000

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Large Persian Kerman Rug: A dramatic room-size Persian Kerman rug featuring a vivid magenta field with ivory and powder–blue corner spandrels, all centered by an ornate circular medallion with scrolling floral sprays.

0152: Large Persian Kerman RugEst. $1,200-$2,000

Persian Sarouk Rug: A substantial Persian Sarouk rug with a deep crimson field richly decorated with scrolling florals, stylized palmettes, and rosettes, framed by classic navy and rose borders. Dense wool pile

0153: Persian Sarouk RugEst. $1,000-$1,800Lot Passed

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Pair of Rococo Revival Porcelain Two-Light Wall Sconces, mid-20th century: Decorative pair of porcelain wall sconces modeled in the Rococo Revival taste, each fitted with two scrolling candle arms issuing from a richly molded asymmetrical backplate. The white porcelain

0154: Pair of Rococo Revival Porcelain Two-Light Wall Sconces, mid-20th centuryEst. $300-$500

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Peruvian Hand-Carved Giltwood Retablo Featuring Saint Gabriel, 20th century: Hand-carved and gold leaf retablo depicting Saint Gabriel, executed in the traditional Peruvian devotional style. The richly carved architectural frame is formed with elaborate Baroque-inspired

0155: Peruvian Hand-Carved Giltwood Retablo Featuring Saint Gabriel, 20th centuryEst. $300-$500

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Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, late 19th to early 20th century: Decorative pair of gilt bronze candlesticks, each modeled as a fluted classical column rising from a shaped triangular base with scrolling feet and foliate ornament. The shafts are vertically fluted

0156: Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, late 19th to early 20th centuryEst. $250-$350

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Bronze Figural Bust Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Base, late 19th to early 20th century: Decorative inkwell centered by a patinated bronze bust modeled after a classical Roman male figure, shown draped in toga with finely textured hair and expressive downward gaze. The bust is mounted on

0157: Bronze Figural Bust Inkwell with Gilt Bronze Base, late 19th to early 20th centuryEst. $400-$600

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