Early Arredoluce ‘Triennale’ floor lamp. Roland Auction image.
“This sale has come together beautifully,” said founder Bill Roland. “We have a great collection of modern art and design, which always draws a crowd, but also some exceptional antiques and many other crowd pleasers.”
One of the other crowd pleasers Roland mentioned may be the exceptional collection of vintage and new—never used—high end designer handbags. There is a Marc Jacobs and Murakami collaboration for Louis Vuitton, in the form of a classic LV tote superimposed with anime style cherries. This is one of many Vuitton pieces, which includes luggage as well as handbags. A selection of new and old Hermes bags will also be available, as will exceptional examples by Fendi and Badgley Mischka. Some rare vintage finds include a 1920s ivory evening bag, chic French crocodile purse and Judith Lieber clutches in snake and lizard.
A not-to-be-missed collection of costume jewelry from longtime collectors includes Schiaparelli, Chanel, Kenneth Jay Lane and Sorelli, along with two Gatsby-era Venetian glass sautoir necklaces. A small but excellent estate wardrobe included in the auction features Pauline Trigere evening gowns.
Of course, there will be a substantial offering of fine estate jewelry including gold watches, diamond and colored stone necklaces, pins, rings and bracelets and a few surprises.
Modern art is well represented by such luminaries as Roy Lichtenstein, Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Henri Matisse and more. Many outstanding prints from collectors and estates have come together to create an impressive collection for the sale. There is also a tremendous selection of more modestly priced but, nevertheless, strong painting, sculpture and graphics, along with a small but worthwhile group of Old Msaster paintings and drawings.
Modern ceramics and other collectible objects feature works by George Ohr, Louis Wain, Jason Berg and many others.
An impressive Paul Evans hanging sideboard is only one of the examples of great 20th century design on offer by this sought after designer. Many other examples of modern furniture and decorations are part of this exciting auction. An early Arredoluce “triennale” floor lamp is just one of a great modern group of lighting available in Saturday’s sale.
With hundreds of pieces of fine antique and traditional furniture featured, there is something for every collector. A rare English Victorian corner cabinet, mounted with Minton tiles will appeal to many, as will a fine Georgian chest. Estate silver ranging from Georgian through 20th century Tiffany and Georg Jensen only enhance this already strong sale.
All items are available to be viewed online or in person. For details email info@rolandantiques.com or phone 212-260-2000.
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ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
Early Arredoluce ‘Triennale’ floor lamp. Roland Auction image. Paul Evans wall-mounted cabinet. Roland Auction image. Roy Lichtenstein offset lithograph ‘Sunset.’ Roland Auction image.
