The Frank and Irene Giuffrida Collection

Italian Bronze of a Seated Woman, After Fernando De Luca

Pair of Vintage Painted Tole Palm Tree Lamps

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Franklin, NY, United States

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The Frank and Irene Giuffrida Collection

Treadwell Auctions, LLC

The Frank and Irene Giuffrida Collection Treadwell Auctions is honored to present the private collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida of Lynnfield, Massachusetts. The Giuffrida’s are best known as the founders and proprietors of Hilltop Steak House in Saugus, Massachusetts. What began in 1961 as a modest roadside bar on Route 1 was transformed by Frank Giuffrida into one of the most iconic and successful restaurants in the country. Originally opened as a 400-seat steakhouse with five themed dining rooms and a cocktail lounge, Hilltop eventually expanded to accommodate more than 1,500 guests due to overwhelming popularity and demand. In 1977, the Boston Globe described Hilltop as generating the highest gross sales of any restaurant in the nation. While renowned for its classic beef-focused menu, Hilltop became equally celebrated for its unforgettable Western-inspired atmosphere. Guests were immersed in a world of carved wooden Indians, stone fireplaces, buffalo heads, Victorian lighting, rustic décor, and the warm earth tones that defined the restaurant’s unmistakable character. Outside, grazing fiberglass cattle and the towering 68-foot neon cactus sign welcomed generations of visitors traveling along Route 1-the cactus still stands today as a recognized local landmark. This sale features the private collection that filled the Giuffrida family home for decades. Following the viral success of TikTok videos showcasing the residence and its interiors, granddaughter Caterina Primavera told Newsweek, “The home is very much rooted in 1970’s design, although many elements lean into the late 1960’s as well. My nana had a very distinct vision and designed the entire space around that era". This is your chance to own an item from this iconic collection!

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Three Chinese Jade Sculptures: Two bird and flower sculptures and an elephant The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0001: Three Chinese Jade SculpturesEst.

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A Large Chinese Blue and White Glazed Porcelain Vase: 20th century, the compressed ovoid body rising to a tall straight neck, painted in the round with mounted guards in a landscape, all above bands of ruyi and scrolling lotus at the base and below the

0002: A Large Chinese Blue and White Glazed Porcelain VaseEst.

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$23

(2 bids)

A Pair of Vintage Weiman-Warren Style Brass X-Base Ottomans, Italy, Circa 1970's: Brass bases with faux brown patent leather upholstered seats The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0003: A Pair of Vintage Weiman-Warren Style Brass X-Base Ottomans, Italy, Circa 1970'sEst.

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$94

(4 bids)

The Afternoon Smoke: Orientalist school, Italian, watercolor on paper, signed lower left F. Fabbi (after Fabio Fabbi 1861-1946), framed in an antique ornate giltwood frame The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida,

0004: The Afternoon SmokeEst.

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Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Candle Prickets: 18th/19th century, multi-tiered with elaborate scrollwork and acanthus leaf motifs The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0005: Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Candle PricketsEst.

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$86

(2 bids)

Chinese Chippendale style mirror: 20th century, the elaborately carved frame with a Chinese influenced pagoda at the center top supported by four columns, the roofline with three suspended bells, the sides intricately carved with

0006: Chinese Chippendale style mirrorEst.

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$50

(1 bid)

Mirrored Chevron Herringbone Ello Style Credenza, Circa 1970's: Attributed to Ello, mirrored and steel exterior, rounded sides, white interior with adjustable shelves The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0007: Mirrored Chevron Herringbone Ello Style Credenza, Circa 1970'sEst.

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$105

(2 bids)

Italian Vistosi Murano Glass Disc Chandelier, circa 1970's: Mid 20th century, four tiered chrome frame with 8 bulb sockets, 10 blue, 9 orange, 10 white and clear glass discs - three discs marked with Made in Italy labels. 38" H including chain The collection

0008: Italian Vistosi Murano Glass Disc Chandelier, circa 1970'sEst.

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$185

(6 bids)

Attributed to Emilio Fiaschi (1848- 1941), Bronze and Alabaster Woman Seated on an Elephant: The woman seated to one side on the back of a striding elephant, draped in long cloths, sandals and a turban on her head, black and brown marble base etched P. G E. Fiaschi The collection of Frank

0009: Attributed to Emilio Fiaschi (1848- 1941), Bronze and Alabaster Woman Seated on an ElephantEst.

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$300

(1 bid)

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Swivel Stools by Eero Saarinen: Mid 20th century, Floral fabric upholstery and white cast aluminum bases, marked on underside with original Knoll labels The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop

0010: Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Swivel Stools by Eero SaarinenEst.

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$54

(2 bids)

Chinese Jade Sculpture of a Maiden: 20th century, carved dressed in long robes with a billowing scarf over the shoulders, holding a staff above a basket of blossoming peony, the hair tied up in a high chignon and draping down the back,

0011: Chinese Jade Sculpture of a MaidenEst.

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$92

(2 bids)

After Fredric Remington, American (1861-1909): A large bronze, cast after the original 'Coming Through the Rye', the dynamic form with four mounted cowboys at full gallop in the American Western style, the cowboys holding whips and guns as the

0012: After Fredric Remington, American (1861-1909)Est.

$800

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$630

(4 bids)

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Pair of Vintage Painted Tole Palm Tree Lamps: Hollywood Regency, Palm Beach, frond leaf white painted metal tole table lamps with green shades The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0013: Pair of Vintage Painted Tole Palm Tree LampsEst.

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$110

(2 bids)

Nine French Lalique Champagne Glasses: Each with an etched wing design on clear crystal flute and molded frosted crystal angel face at top of stem, signed Lalique on underside The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the

0014: Nine French Lalique Champagne GlassesEst.

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$125

(4 bids)

A Pair of Mid Century Chrome and Baby Blue Upholstered Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman: Vintage modern chrome base frame with sloping armrest and baby blue vinyl upholstery The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0015: A Pair of Mid Century Chrome and Baby Blue Upholstered Chairs Attributed to Milo BaughmanEst.

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$82

(2 bids)

Vintage Six Foot Tall Painted Italian Ceramic Giraffe, Italy, Circa 1970's: The tall, painted under glaze ceramic figure with a rectangular base, indistinctly signed on base The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0016: Vintage Six Foot Tall Painted Italian Ceramic Giraffe, Italy, Circa 1970'sEst.

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$215

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A Large Seated Glazed Porcelain Leopard: 20th century, seated on the haunches in an alert pose, the tail wrapped beneath the large paws, glazed with black spotting over a yellowish-cream field, white and black highlights on the face and

0017: A Large Seated Glazed Porcelain LeopardEst.

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$155

(4 bids)

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The Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses: Italian, oil on board, showing the Greek god Apollo dancing with the nine Muses, who are goddesses of the arts and sciences, above a scroll with the Muses names listed, after the original by

0018: The Dance of Apollo with the Nine MusesEst.

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$185

(4 bids)

Large Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Female Nude: 20th century, posed reaching upward with the left elbow bent over the face, mounted on a circular light grey/brown mottled stone base, unsigned The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of

0019: Large Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Female NudeEst.

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$165

(3 bids)

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Pastel of a Woman in a Pink Dress: The 1920's flapper sensually posed seated looking over her shoulder, unsigned, framed The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0020: Pastel of a Woman in a Pink DressEst.

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Misty Landscape Painting: 20th century, oil on canvas, indiscernible signature lower left, framed in a green painted wood frame The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0021: Misty Landscape PaintingEst.

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$23

(2 bids)

Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Monkey Form Table Lamp with Green Shade, Italy, Circa 1960-70's: Hand painted, white glaze majolica, green pleated shade with white floral pattern, felt base not removed to look for Italy mark The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous

0022: Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Monkey Form Table Lamp with Green Shade, Italy, Circa 1960-70'sEst.

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$74

(4 bids)

A Grand and Impressive Crystal Table Lamp by Art Vannes, France, Circa 1950's: Crystal base measures 25.5" tall, 43.25" tall to finial The collection of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Hilltop Steakhouse, Saugus, MA

0023: A Grand and Impressive Crystal Table Lamp by Art Vannes, France, Circa 1950'sEst.

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$100

(1 bid)

Neil Small For Kovacs Illuminated Pedestal Light & Magazine Holder, Circa 1970's: Illuminated multipurpose piece that functions as a pedestal, magazine rack, or a sculptural accent piece constructed from chromed sheet metal sides, black interiors and frosted glass top with push

0024: Neil Small For Kovacs Illuminated Pedestal Light & Magazine Holder, Circa 1970'sEst.

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$52

(2 bids)

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