Selections from Liz Claiborne estate in Roland Auctions NY sale June 3

Liz Claiborne

David Webb 18K gold diamond emerald and enamel brooch. Estimate: $3,000-$4,500. Roland Auctions NY image

 

NEW YORK – Selections from two prominent Manhattan couples’ estates, Liz Claiborne and her husband Arthur Ortenberg, alongside Will Barnet and his wife Elena, highlight Roland Auctions NY’s sale Saturday, June 3. The auction, an all-day affair with nearly 1,000 lots, will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

The catalog offers a spectrum of fine art, antiques and modern design.

Jewelry and fashion accessory enthusiasts will vie for platinum, gold, and silver pieces with masterful precious and semiprecious settings including diamond, ruby, jadeite and turquoise stones.

Fresh-to-market fine art will have bidders vying for paintings, sculpture, prints, and photography not available in the marketplace for decades.

 

Liz Claiborne

Attributed to Henryk H. Siemiradzki, ‘Slave’s Song,’ oil on canvas. Estimate: $10,000-$12,000. Roland Auctions NY image

 

Sterling and Continental silver feature several impressive Russian enamel vessels. Other masterfully accomplished objects include: serving articles, bowls, plates, platters, and table decorations. Periods span George III through Edward VII and beyond. Makers include: Gorham, Whiting and Tiffany & Co.

 

Liz Claiborne

Russian silver and shaded enamel large kvosh. Estimate: $7,500-$8,500. Roland Auctions NY image

 

Antique and vintage rugs and carpets presented for auction span time and space to include: Persian silk, Tibetan, Caucasian, Bokara, Tabriz, Hamadan, Turkish and Navajo examples.

 

Liz Claiborne

Persian silk rug, 123in x 86in. Estimate: $5,000-$7,000. Roland Auctions NY image

 

Historic Nautical selections highlight the golden age of Transatlantic Ocean Liners. Featured in this category are original life rings from iconic ships comprising: SS United States, RMS Queen Elizabeth, RMS Queen Mary and SS Normandie.

 

Liz Claiborne

SS Normandie original life ring. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000. Roland Auctions NY image

 

Modern and contemporary design has a robust showing with an array of seating, case pieces, and lighting. Hotly sought after designers in this category include Oscar Neimeyer, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb and Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

For details contact Roland Auctions at 212-260-2000.