DESIGN ACROSS THE CENTURIES Auction on Feb 27, 2026 by Newel in NY
James Turrell, (2) holograms, 1994Baule Gbekre Monkey figureSpectacular Italian Rococo Gilt Carved End Table
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Long Island City, NY, United States
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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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Ancient Persian Tepe Giyan Pottery Jar: Possibly 10th-9th c BCE, antique pottery decorated with a geometric pattern in dark pigment, 8"h x 7" diaProvenance: 118 E. 87th St, NYC: A Private Collection featuring 
0002: Ancient Persian Tepe Giyan Pottery JarEst. US$500-US$700US$250
Ancient PersianTepe Giyan Bi-chrome Pottery Jar: c. 2800-1800 BCE, West Iran, Zagros mountains, slip pottery with geometric banding, diamonds and a zig-zag lines, 6.75"h x 8" diaProvenance: 118 E. 87th St, NYC: A Private
0003: Ancient PersianTepe Giyan Bi-chrome Pottery JarEst. US$500-US$700US$250
(3) Chinese Tang/Wei Style Terracotta Figures: Possibly 4th-10th c. CE, China, terracotta Mingqi tomb figures, depicting noble man, woman, and warrior, 10"h x 2.5"w x 1.75"d (largest)Provenance: Property from 2 Gramercy Park,
0004: (3) Chinese Tang/Wei Style Terracotta FiguresEst. US$200-US$300US$100
Old Sawankhalok Pottery Figural Water Dropper: Possibly Ayutthaya Era (1351–1767), Thailand, mottled salt glaze stoneware, in the form of a kneeling monk, information label to underside, 7.25"h x 3.5"w x 4.5"d
0005: Old Sawankhalok Pottery Figural Water DropperEst. US$600-US$800US$300
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Chinese Kangxi Imperial style calligraphy wood brush pot: Kangxi Imperial mark (1654-1722), China, dark wood and bamboo with finely carved rows of inscription, 6"h x 5.25"diaProvenance: Property from 720 Park Ave, NYC 
0006: Chinese Kangxi Imperial style calligraphy wood brush potEst. US$300-US$500US$150
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Antique Chinese Kesi Silk Dragon Robe: Qing Dynasty (19th c.)., gold and silk metallic thread, metal buttons, decorated with writhing dragons, Shou and flaming pearls on a ground of blue clouds, with striped lower hem, 50"h x
0007: Antique Chinese Kesi Silk Dragon RobeEst. US$800-US$1,200US$400
Pair large Chinese Celadon Tianqiuping Vases: Daoguang Era mark (1851-1861), light bluish green glazed porcelain, decorated with fully modeled peaches on flowering branches, incised seal to underside, 24"h x 18"dia (each) Provenance:
0008: Pair large Chinese Celadon Tianqiuping VasesEst. US$1,500-US$2,500US$750
Chinese School, Calligraphy Scroll: Chinese School (Qing era or later), white ink on black ground, the paper scroll framed in silk brocade, mounted in plexiglass shadow box, 44.5"h x 24.5"w x 2"d Provenance: Property
0010: Chinese School, Calligraphy ScrollEst. US$600-US$800US$300
Antique Chinese Hardstone Guanyin Mounted as a Lamp: Qing Dynasty (19th/20th c.), China, carved stone figure mounted on a incised giltbronze triangular plinth issuing a stem topped with double-cluster socket, fabric shade, 20.5"h x 8.5"w x
0011: Antique Chinese Hardstone Guanyin Mounted as a LampEst. US$400-US$600US$200
Chinese Qing gilt wood panel converted to mirror: Qing Era (19th c.) and adapted, China, gilded wood panel with high relief work depicting lotus and aquatic plants with geometric designs in the corners, mounted to mirrored panel, 36"h x
0012: Chinese Qing gilt wood panel converted to mirrorEst. US$2,000-US$3,000US$1,000
Chinese Export Silver Filigree and Enamel Tea Caddy: early 20th c., China, likely .900, parcel gilt, the lobed canister with silver mesh overlay mounted with polychrome enamel trees set with flowers and birds, conforming lid with globe finial, marked
0013: Chinese Export Silver Filigree and Enamel Tea CaddyEst. US$1,000-US$1,500US$500
Large Chinese Polychrome and Gilt Basketweave Panel: c. 19th c., China, gilt metal wire with lacquered rattan weave elements, assembled into a high relief diorama depicting figures in balconies in densely ornamented architectural facade, 59.5"h x
0014: Large Chinese Polychrome and Gilt Basketweave PanelEst. US$2,000-US$3,000US$1,000
Yixing First Factory purple clay teapot and cover: PRC era (1950s-1970s),China, the squared body with a purple and brown wood grain design, seal marks to underside and inner lid, reading"made by a Potter's family called "Xu from
0015: Yixing First Factory purple clay teapot and coverEst. US$100-US$200US$40
Chinese Canton style Carved Hardwood Stands: c. 19th/20th c., China, intricately carved hardwood body with a marble top, depicting mythological birds and floral motifs, 43.25"h x 21"dia (each) Provenance: A Private Collection: 41 W.
0016: Chinese Canton style Carved Hardwood StandsEst. US$800-US$1,200US$400
Japanese Parquetry small Tansu Chest/Cabinet: late Meiji/TaishoEra (1st quarter 20th c.), Japan, veneered on all sides with patchwork and geometric veneers in elm, Japanese oak, and macassar ebony, metal hinges and mounts, door panels decorated
0017: Japanese Parquetry small Tansu Chest/CabinetEst. US$400-US$600US$200
Japanese hardwood carving of Shou-Lao: Late Meiji Era (early 20th c.), Japan, possibly boxwood, modeled holding a staff and a gourd, wearing elaborately decorated robes, 25"h x 7"diaProvenance: Property from a Tommi Parzinger
0018: Japanese hardwood carving of Shou-LaoEst. US$200-US$300US$100
Katsushika Hokusai, Edo Era Woodblock: Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849), Cooking Vessels, from. "Hokusai Manga",matted and framed, 10.5"h x 9"wSimilar: Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, Suzuki Harunobu, Utagawa Kuniyoshi,
0019: Katsushika Hokusai, Edo Era WoodblockEst. US$200-US$300US$100
Two Japanese Meiji Style Bronzes: Possibly of the Period (early 20th c. or later), patinated bronze, including a Hotei-sama figure, and a large jardiniere with floral relief and elephant mask handles,12.25"h x 9"w x
0020: Two Japanese Meiji Style BronzesEst. US$300-US$500US$150
(2) Japanese Prints inc. Hokusai: Possibly Shunkosai Hokushu (Japanese, 1808-1868), Kubuki Actor Nakamura Utaemon III, nishiki-e, scene from kabuki play, matted and framed and underglass, 21.5"h x 16.5"w; with, Katsushika Hokusai
0021: (2) Japanese Prints inc. HokusaiEst. US$200-US$300US$100
Japanese Edo silvered Bronze Vase: likely late Edo Period (early-mid 19th c), Japan, silvered and gilt cast bronze, the baluster vase modeled with trumpet flowers and blossoming magnolia branch, on archaic incised ground,15.5"h x
0022: Japanese Edo silvered Bronze VaseEst. US$1,000-US$1,500US$500
(2) Meiji Japanese Ammunitions Chests: Late Meiji era (early 20th c.) Japan, paulownia wood in bole and gilt finish, each displaying the Kobayakawa clan mon, hand made iron hardwares, 18"h x 15"w x 15"dProperty from a Tommi
0024: (2) Meiji Japanese Ammunitions ChestsEst. US$300-US$500US$150