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Fine art, Mies van der Rohe daybed drawing bidders to Capo Auction July 22

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
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Charles Levier (French, 1920-2003), ‘Dans La Rue,’ oil on canvas, 20th century. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000. Capo Auction image

 

NEW YORK – Capo Auction Fine Art and Antiques will present their mid-summer auction on Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m., offering mid-century modern and other furniture including a Mies van der Rohe daybed, some unusual contemporary and fine art, along with a wide range of decorative items. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

In the art arena this month, Capo will feature a signed Charles Levier (French, 1920-2003) oil painting (above) titled Dans La Rue and a Robert Smirke (English, 1752 – 1845) oil on canvas titled Just Married (below).

 

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Robert Smirke (English, 1752-1845), ‘Just Married,’ oil on canvas, 18th-19th century. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000. Capo Auction image

 

Highlighting the furniture department is a Ludwig Mies van der Rohe daybed by Knoll (below) and a set of nine Chippendale-style mahogany dining chairs (estimated value: $600-$800).

 

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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe daybed, black leather upholstered Barcelona daybed by Knoll. Estimated value $1,000-$2,000. Capo Auction image

 

A selection of decorative items include a French cut glass cave a liqueur containing a cut glass decanter and six glasses and an Art Nouveau picture frame having a bronze finish decorated with a female figure, a Bacchus mask and flowers, (estimated value: $400-$600).

 

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French cut glass cave a liqueur, brass mounted molded and cut glass box with brass carrying handles and paw feet, 13 1/4 in. high x 12 in long. Estimate: $1,500-$2,000. Capo Auction image

 

A 3 3/4-inch-high Ying Chinz porcelain vase, Qing dynasty and marked on the bottom, is also available to the highest bidder.

 

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Ying Chinz porcelain vase, Qing dynasty, marked. Estimate: $300-$400. Capo Auction image

 

In jewelry, a pair of Russian gold cuff links marked 56 and AH is decorated with the Imperial Crown of Russia and accented with a ruby cabochon and a row of rose cut diamonds (estimated value $ 600-$800).

A Block Langenthal porcelain dinner service in the Transition white pattern in the auction numbers approximately 125 pieces and including 17 dinner plates (estimated value $400- 600).

For details contact Capo Auction at 718-433-3710.

 

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