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Charleston Estate Auctions offerings Feb. 5 include Corning connection

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
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Paul J. Stankard trout lily paperweight, numbered H108 and dated 1982. Provenance: Descendants of the Corning Glass Works. Estimate: $1,000-=$1,500. Charleston Estate Auctions image

 

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston Estate Auctions will present a live online auction on Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The auction features items from descendants of the Corning Glass Co., a published D.C. interior designer, Charleston estates, as well as other Southern estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

Highlights include an array of European and American fine art, antique and fine furniture, exceptional glass, sterling silver hollowware and collectibles, and many other rare and unique items.

From descendants of Corning Glass comes a scarce Paul J. Stankard (American, b. 1943) trout lily paperweight. The glass paperweight features realistic yellow trout lily and roots is dated 1982. Included is a first edition of the book Flora in Glass, which pictures a trout lily paperweight on page 43.

An original William Melton Halsey (1915-1999) oil abstract titled Sunflowers (below) is estimated at $4,500-$7,000. The painting, which measures 18 by 24.5 inches (sight), belonged to Pollie Lacour Singletary, a student of the artist.

 

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An original William Melton Halsey (1915-1999) oil abstract titled ‘Sunflowers’ is signed lower right and dated (1962) and titled en verso by the artist. It is in the original period wood frame. Estimate: $4,500-$7,000. Charleston Estate Auctions image

 

An early to mid-20th century Italian 800 silver coffee and tea service, in the manner of the Settecento taste, consists of a coffeepot, teapot, open sugar bowl and cream jug. The heavy, ornate set weighs 2605 grams.

 

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Italian 800 silver coffee and tea service, 20th century. Estimate: $1,300-$1,700. Charleston Estate Auctions image

 

An additional highlight is an ARS Murano contemporary modern Murano glass sculpture titled Sunrise, signed by the artist, Roberto Cammozzo. ARS Murano was founded in 1982 by Roberto Cammozzo, Elio Raffaeli and Renzo Vianello. Sure to be a focal point in any room, the glass sculpture measures 10 by 10 by 4 inches.

 

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ARS Murano glass sculpture titled ‘Sunrise,’ signed by the artist, Roberto Cammozzo. Estimate: $400-$600. Charleston Estate Auctions image

 

Other standouts include a ladies 14K white gold emerald and diamond ring, a pair of 20th century Cartier sterling silver candlesticks, a Debora Moore tall glass sculpture of orchids in a vase, and a mid-19th century Louis XVI-style mahogany writing desk.

Charleston Estate Auctions offers in-house shipping on most items.

 

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