DESIGN ACROSS THE CENTURIES 2026-03-02 Auction - 437 Price Results - Newel in NY
DESIGN ACROSS THE CENTURIES
James Turrell, (2) holograms, 1994
Baule Gbekre Monkey figure
Spectacular Italian Rococo Gilt Carved End Table
Done
Long Island City, NY, United States
Auction Details

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.
SOLD
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" dia Provenance: 118 E. 87th St, NYC: A Private Collection featuring 
Est.
US$500
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US$700
SOLD
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" dia Provenance: 118 E. 87th St, NYC: A Private
Est.
US$500
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US$700
SOLD
(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,
Est.
US$200
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US$300
SOLD
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
Est.
US$800
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US$1,200
SOLD
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)
Est.
US$1,500
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US$2,500
SOLD
Chinese Nephrite Jade BI Disk Pendant, 18K Yellow Gold: China, opaque dark green jade with speckled russet inclusions, 18K gold clasp, 2.5"dia (disk) Provenance: 118 E. 87th St, NYC: A Private Collection featuring Ancient, Native
Est.
US$400
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US$800
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 from the
Est.
US$600
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US$800
Lot Passed
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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
Est.
US$2,000
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US$3,000
SOLD
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
Est.
US$1,000
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US$1,500
SOLD
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
Est.
US$100
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US$200
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:
Est.
US$800
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US$1,200
Lot Passed
SOLD
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"dia Provenance: Property from a Tommi Parzinger
Est.
US$200
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US$300
SOLD
Katsushika Hokusai, Edo Era Woodblock: Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849), Cooking Vessels, from. "Hokusai Manga",matted and framed, 10.5"h x 9"w Similar: Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, Suzuki Harunobu,
Est.
US$200
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US$300
SOLD
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
Est.
US$300
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US$500
(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
Est.
US$200
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US$300
Lot Passed
SOLD
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
Est.
US$1,000
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US$1,500
SOLD
(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"d Property from a
Est.
US$300
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US$500