DESIGN ACROSS THE CENTURIES Auction on Feb 27, 2026 by Newel in NY - Page 15
James Turrell, (2) holograms, 1994Baule Gbekre Monkey figureSpectacular Italian Rococo Gilt Carved End Table
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DESIGN ACROSS THE CENTURIES

Our February sale brings together a curated group of works from private collections, ranging from ancient pottery to modern and contemporary design. Highlights include two of James Turrell's very first holograms, a strong collection of ancient Mimbres pottery, museum-worthy African tribal art from a Private collection, and more than 90 lots of fine jewelry. The catalogue moves easily across periods and cultures, with an emphasis on objects chosen for their visual strength and quality. Many have been held privately for years and are rarely seen on the market.
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Senufo People, Kpelie Mask,: 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood with geometric designs, 15"h x 6"w x 4"dProvenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park, NYCKeywords: Fine Art, Tribal Art, Other Decorative Arts, Decorative Arts, Africa,
0339: Senufo People, Kpelie Mask,Est. $100-$200$125(2 bids)
Benin bronze Cat or Leopard: mid-early 20th c., Benin, West Africa, lost wax cast bronze with natural patina, 10"h x 19"w x 5"d Provenance: 118 E. 87th St, NYC: A Private Collection featuring 
0340: Benin bronze Cat or LeopardEst. $200-$300$100
Bamana People Bronze Mask: c. 20th c., Ivory Coast region, bronze, natural fibers, on a metal stand, 14"h x 10.5"w x 9"d Provenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park, NYC Keywords: Fine Art, Sculptures &
0341: Bamana People Bronze MaskEst. $400-$600$200
Dan Peoples, Deangle mask: 20th c., Liberia, wood and braided fiber elements, 10.75"h x 5.5"w x 3.5"d Provenance: Art from the Collection of Greta Gruber, NYC Pierre Ambrouche, Paris Greta Gruber is an
0342: Dan Peoples, Deangle maskEst. $300-$500$150(1 bid)
Hemba and Lobi Standing Figures: 20th c., including a Hemba female ancestor figure DRC, 10.5"h, and a Lobi Bateba shrine idol, Burkina Faso, wood, 9.5"h, each on lucite stand Provenance: Property from 2 Gramercy
0343: Hemba and Lobi Standing FiguresEst. $200-$300$100
Fon and Igbo Peoples ritual objects: 20th c, Nigeria, including a Fon fetish power figure with glass bottle, bark and totem, a Fon axe, and an Igbo Ikenga wood shrine figure with white pigments, Nigeria15.25"h,
0345: Fon and Igbo Peoples ritual objectsEst. $300-$500$150
Mumuye Peoples, (2) standing Iagalagana figures: 20th c., Nigeria, carved wood with patina, male and female figures with elongated torsos and arms akimbo, 12"h, 11.5"h Provenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park, NYC Keywords: Fine
0346: Mumuye Peoples, (2) standing Iagalagana figuresEst. $300-$500$150(1 bid)
Oceanic Massim Peoples Lime Spatula: 20th c.,Papua New Guinea, carved wood with patina, a prestige object for use in preparing Betel nuts, 11.25"l Provenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park, NYC Keywords: Antiquities,
0347: Oceanic Massim Peoples Lime SpatulaEst. $200-$300$100
Latmul People, Mai Ceremonial mask: 20th c., Middle Sepik, Papua New Guinea, carved wood, paper gallery label verso, 17"h x 9"w x 2"dProvenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park, NYCKeywords: Fine Art, Sculptures & Carvings, Tribal Art,
0349: Latmul People, Mai Ceremonial maskEst. $100-$200$60(1 bid)
Papua New Guinea Hook Figure: 20th c., Sepik River Region, wood and pigments, 31.5"h x 6.25"w x 2.5"d Provenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park, NYC Keywords: Fine Art, Sculptures & Carvings, Tribal Art,
0350: Papua New Guinea Hook FigureEst. $200-$300$100
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date:  Circa: 1970s Dial: Gold-toned dial Case material: Stainless steel Bracelet material: Oyster stainless steel Case dimensions: 34 mm in diameter Reference number: 6694 Movement:
0351: Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateEst. $4,000-$5,000$3,000
Chanel Card Case / Passcase: Brand: ChanelStyle: Card case / passcaseMaterial: LeatherColor: RedHardware: Gold-toneInterior: slot(s) for cards or passesCondition: Very good, with slight signs of use consistent with
0352: Chanel Card Case / PasscaseEst. $400-$600$275(1 bid)
Vacheron Constantin ladies Cocktail Watch: Circa: 1950s Dial: Opaline white dial with applied hour markers Case material: 14K yellow gold Bracelet material: Original integrated bracelet in 14K yellow gold Bracelet size: 6 inches Case
0353: Vacheron Constantin ladies Cocktail WatchEst. $10,000-$12,000$8,400
H.Stern Diamond And Gold Metropoli Necklace: Origin: H.SternMetal: 18K white goldGemstone(s): Round brilliant cut diamonds approx. 2.75carats total, most G-H.VSMeasurements: 16 InchesWeight: 113 gStamped: S,750,Italian hallmarksCondition: In
0354: H.Stern Diamond And Gold Metropoli NecklaceEst. $20,000-$25,000$14,000
Rolex Oysterdate Precision In Steel: Circa: 1969Dial: Sunburst grey dial with applied hour markers.Date aperture at the "3" hour markerCase material: Stainless SteelBracelet material: Blue leather strapBracelet size: 7 1/2 inchesCase
0355: Rolex Oysterdate Precision In SteelEst. $2,800-$3,500$2,200
Vintage Cluster Diamond Ring,Italian : Origin: Vintage Metal: 18K yellow gold Gemstone(s): Round brilliant cut diamonds approx. 1.25 carats total, most F-G/VS Measurements: 35 mm on top Ring size: 7 Weight:15.2 g Condition: In very
0356: Vintage Cluster Diamond Ring,Italian Est. $3,500-$4,500$2,800
Piaget Ladies Watch In 18K Yellow Gold: Circa: 1980sDial: Champagne sunburst dial with applied hour markersCase material: 18K yellow goldBracelet material: Black leather strap with original signed buckle in 18K yellow goldBracelet size: 7
0357: Piaget Ladies Watch In 18K Yellow GoldEst. $2,500-$3,500$1,800(1 bid)
Hermes Kelly To Go Wallet: Brand: Hermes Model: Kelly to go Material: Epsom leather Color: Orange Date Code: C Approx. Dimensions: 7.9" W x 4.3" H Hardware: Silver-tone Condition: In very good pre-owned
0358: Hermes Kelly To Go WalletEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,700
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Rolex Cellini Men`s Watch in 18K Yellow Gold: Circa: 1976Dial: Frosted Champagne dial with appliedhour markersCase material: 18K yellow goldBracelet material: Original integrated Florentine finished mesh bracelet in 18K yellow goldBracelet size:
0359: Rolex Cellini Men`s Watch in 18K Yellow GoldEst. $11,000-$14,000$9,000
Blue Topaz and Diamond Earrings: Origin: Contemporary Metal: 18K yellow gold Gemstones: Oval shape blue topaz approx. 95.00 carats total; round brilliant cut diamonds approx.1.20 carats total most G-H/VS-SI Measurements: 2 inches
0360: Blue Topaz and Diamond EarringsEst. $3,500-$4,500$2,600
Rolex Datejust In Steel And 18K Gold: Circa: 1981Dial: Champagne linen dial with applied grooved hour markers.Date aperture at the "3" hour marker.Case material: Stainless steel with 18K yellow gold fluted bezelBracelet material:
0361: Rolex Datejust In Steel And 18K GoldEst. $6,000-$7,000$4,400
Hermes Telluri Briefcase: Brand: Hermes Material: Togo calfskin leather Color: Green Date Code: A (1997) Approx. Dimensions: 15.75" W x 11.5" H x 2.75"D Handle Drop: 1.5" Condition: In very good
0362: Hermes Telluri BriefcaseEst. $1,500-$2,500$1,100