Irene Roosevelt Aitken: A Love of the 18th C 2026-02-18 Auction - 199 Price Results - Christie's in NY
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A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR CIRCA 1755A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED SAMSON PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A MAGOT LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURYA DIRECTOIRE ORMOLU THREE-LIGHT BOUILLOTTE LAMP CIRCA 1795, THE NOZZLES AND SHADE ASSOCIATED
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Irene Roosevelt Aitken: A Love of the 18th C

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Irene Roosevelt Aitken: A Love of the 18th Century

In a landmark series of sales to take place in February 2026, Christie's is proud to present the contents of one of the last great treasure houses of New York. The first online sale, Irene Roosevelt Aitken: A Love of the 18th Century, features English and French decorative arts, Chinese Export and European porcelain, antique books and fine art from 990 Fifth Avenue, with bids opening at $100. Property is available to view by appointment at our warehouses.

Irene Aitken was a true devotee of the arts and, to further her legacy of generosity, proceeds of the collection will go to the three New York cultural institutions closest to her heart: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection and The Morgan Library & Museum.
Auction Curator:
Elizabeth Seigel
Elizabeth Seigel
Associate Vice President, Specialist
A FRENCH ORMOLU PENDULE A CERCLES TOURNANTS SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY: A FRENCH ORMOLU PENDULE A CERCLES TOURNANTS SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY Details In the form of a two-handled vase entwined with a snake, its tongue as the time indicator, on a stepped square base inset
0601: A FRENCH ORMOLU PENDULE A CERCLES TOURNANTS SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURYEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Closed
A REGENCY STYLE ORMOLU INKSTAND IN THE MANNER OF VULLIAMY & SON, POSSIBLY EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND: A REGENCY STYLE ORMOLU INKSTAND IN THE MANNER OF VULLIAMY & SON, POSSIBLY EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND RE-GILT Details The domed lid and fluted body enclosing an ink, porcelain sander and well, supported
0602: A REGENCY STYLE ORMOLU INKSTAND IN THE MANNER OF VULLIAMY & SON, POSSIBLY EARLY 19TH CENTURY ANDEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Closed
A PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED FLUORSPAR AND JASPER VASES 20TH CENTURY: A PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED FLUORSPAR AND JASPER VASES 20TH CENTURY Details Each body a solid ovoid with a fruiting finial, flanked by female term handles, on a plinth base supported on a stepped foot
0603: A PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED FLUORSPAR AND JASPER VASES 20TH CENTURYEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Closed
A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR CIRCA 1755: A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR CIRCA 1755 Details The cresting with a phoenix bird displayed on asymmetrical platform, the frame entwined with leafy branches, later plate 52 in. (132.1 cm.) high,
0604: A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR CIRCA 1755Est. $5,000-$8,000Lot Closed
A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE-STYLE GREY- AND CREAM-PAINTED FAUTEUILS FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY: A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE-STYLE GREY- AND CREAM-PAINTED FAUTEUILS FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY Details Each with a curved padded back, arms and bowed seat covered in floral-printed upholstery, the arms with
0605: A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE-STYLE GREY- AND CREAM-PAINTED FAUTEUILS FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURYEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Closed
A PAIR OF GEORGE III ENAMEL CANDLESTICKS LONDON OR SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, CIRCA 1770: A PAIR OF GEORGE III ENAMEL CANDLESTICKS LONDON OR SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, CIRCA 1770 Details On shaped circular domed bases with baluster-form stems and gilt-metal mounts, decorated overall with
0606: A PAIR OF GEORGE III ENAMEL CANDLESTICKS LONDON OR SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, CIRCA 1770Est. $2,000-$3,000Lot Closed
A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN VASE, NOW MOUNTED AS A LAMP THE PORCELAIN QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1785: A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN VASE, NOW MOUNTED AS A LAMP THE PORCELAIN QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1785 Details The baluster vase applied with blue fruiting vine and applied with tree-shrews at the
0607: A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN VASE, NOW MOUNTED AS A LAMP THE PORCELAIN QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1785Est. $600-$800Lot Closed
A GEORGE III SATINWOOD, TULIPWOOD AND INDIAN ROSEWOOD-BANDED BOOKCASE CIRCA 1790, THE CRESTING LATER: A GEORGE III SATINWOOD, TULIPWOOD AND INDIAN ROSEWOOD-BANDED BOOKCASE CIRCA 1790, THE CRESTING LATER Details With arched cresting above a pair of geometric glazed doors, the base with two oval-inset
0608: A GEORGE III SATINWOOD, TULIPWOOD AND INDIAN ROSEWOOD-BANDED BOOKCASE CIRCA 1790, THE CRESTING LATEREst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Closed
A GEORGE II WALNUT GATE-LEG CARD TABLE CIRCA 1730, POSSIBLY IRISH: A GEORGE II WALNUT GATE-LEG CARD TABLE CIRCA 1730, POSSIBLY IRISH Details The outset foldover top enclosing a velvet-lined interior with candle recesses and game wells over a drawer and
0609: A GEORGE II WALNUT GATE-LEG CARD TABLE CIRCA 1730, POSSIBLY IRISHEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Closed
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1790: A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1790 Details Each heart-shaped back centered by a Prince-of-Wales plume, on straight tapering legs, each stamped 'MB', and with
0610: A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1790Est. $7,000-$10,000Lot Closed
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CUPBOARD CIRCA 1770: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CUPBOARD CIRCA 1770 Details With rectangular galleried top above a pair of doors with fielded panels and roundels, on square legs with pierced brackets and block feet,
0611: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CUPBOARD CIRCA 1770Est. $6,000-$10,000Lot Closed
A PAIR OF GEORGE III PATINATED BRONZE, ORMOLU, WHITE MARBLE AND SLATE TWO-LIGHT CANDELABRA CIRCA: A PAIR OF GEORGE III PATINATED BRONZE, ORMOLU, WHITE MARBLE AND SLATE TWO-LIGHT CANDELABRA CIRCA 1790 Details Each in the form of a recumbent sphinx supporting scrolling two-branch candelabra
0612: A PAIR OF GEORGE III PATINATED BRONZE, ORMOLU, WHITE MARBLE AND SLATE TWO-LIGHT CANDELABRA CIRCAEst. $5,000-$8,000Lot Closed
A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR CIRCA 1760: A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR CIRCA 1760 Details The cresting with foliate clasp, leafy branches to the sides and confronting C-scrolls enclosing a floral spray to the base, later plate, the
0613: A GEORGE III GILTWOOD MIRROR CIRCA 1760Est. $5,000-$8,000Lot Closed
A PAIR OF GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD BRACKETS PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY: A PAIR OF GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD BRACKETS PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY Details Each with climbing rockwork, open scrolls and a perched ho-ho bird and wolf 16 in. (40.6 cm.) high, 10 in. (25.4 cm.) wide,
0614: A PAIR OF GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD BRACKETS PROBABLY 19TH CENTURYEst. $5,000-$8,000Lot Closed
A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE GILTWOOD BRACKETS PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY: A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE GILTWOOD BRACKETS PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY Details Each with pierced ruffled shelf over C-scrolls and trailing flowering branches, one with faint red-painted number to top of
0615: A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE GILTWOOD BRACKETS PROBABLY 19TH CENTURYEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Closed
A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND SATINWOOD-INLAID SOFA TABLE CIRCA 1800: A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND SATINWOOD-INLAID SOFA TABLE CIRCA 1800 Details The top and rounded flaps with satinwood banding over two cedar-lined drawers, straight trestles with splayed legs and casters
0616: A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND SATINWOOD-INLAID SOFA TABLE CIRCA 1800Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Closed
A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS-INLAID ROSEWOOD SIDE CABINETS CIRCA 1810: A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS-INLAID ROSEWOOD SIDE CABINETS CIRCA 1810 Details Each with outset levanto rosso marble top over a pair of doors with patterned brass grilles flanked by fluted brass
0617: A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS-INLAID ROSEWOOD SIDE CABINETS CIRCA 1810Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Closed
A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE GILTWOOD BRACKETS 20TH CENTURY: A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE GILTWOOD BRACKETS 20TH CENTURY Details Each with gadrooned shelf over a displayed eagle and fruited base 20 in. (50.8 cm.) high, 10 in. (25.4 cm.) wide, 61⁄2 in.
0618: A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE GILTWOOD BRACKETS 20TH CENTURYEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Closed
A PAIR OF FEDERAL BRASS ANDIRONS ATTRIBUTED TO DANIEL KING, SR. (1731-1806) OR DANIEL KING, JR.: A PAIR OF FEDERAL BRASS ANDIRONS ATTRIBUTED TO DANIEL KING, SR. (1731-1806) OR DANIEL KING, JR. (1757-1836), PHILADELPHIA, 1785-1805 Details 271⁄2 in. (69.9 cm.) high (each) Provenance
0619: A PAIR OF FEDERAL BRASS ANDIRONS ATTRIBUTED TO DANIEL KING, SR. (1731-1806) OR DANIEL KING, JR.Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Closed
A GEORGE III BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY PLATE BUCKET CIRCA 1800: A GEORGE III BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY PLATE BUCKET CIRCA 1800 Details With pierced slats and lifting handle, with a later copper liner 121⁄2 in. (31.8 cm.) high, 111⁄4 in. (28.6 cm.)
0620: A GEORGE III BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY PLATE BUCKET CIRCA 1800Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Closed
A GEORGE III ETCHED PAKTONG FENDER CIRCA 1780: A GEORGE III ETCHED PAKTONG FENDER CIRCA 1780 Details Of pierced serpentine form, etched with ribbon-tied swags 46 in. (116.8 cm.) long Provenance T. Crowther & Son, London. Acquired by Irene
0621: A GEORGE III ETCHED PAKTONG FENDER CIRCA 1780Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Closed
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND POLYCHROME COROMANDEL LACQUER FIVE-PANEL SCREEN 18TH/19TH CENTURY: A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND POLYCHROME COROMANDEL LACQUER FIVE-PANEL SCREEN 18TH/19TH CENTURY Details Depicting deities on clouds within outer borders, the reverse with landscapes and outer
0622: A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND POLYCHROME COROMANDEL LACQUER FIVE-PANEL SCREEN 18TH/19TH CENTURYEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Closed
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TILT-TOP TABLE CIRCA 1760: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TILT-TOP TABLE CIRCA 1760 Details The shaped top with foliate molded edge, tilting above a birdcage and fluted stem and foliate legs with slender claw feet 271⁄2
0623: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TILT-TOP TABLE CIRCA 1760Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Closed
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE CIRCA 1760, ALTERATIONS: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE CIRCA 1760, ALTERATIONS Details The shaped dished top on fluted and baluster stem with foliate cabriole legs and claw feet, inscribed '11594' to underside of top
0624: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE CIRCA 1760, ALTERATIONSEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Closed

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