Andrew Jones welcomes summer with decorative arts sales on June 18 and 21

Left, Chinese carved longquan celadon charger from the June 18 auction, estimated at $2,000-$3,000; Right, pair of George III sterling silver two light candelabra by William Tuite, London, 1764, from the June 21 auction, estimated at $10,000-$20,000.
Left, Chinese carved longquan celadon charger from the June 18 auction, estimated at $2,000-$3,000; Right, pair of George III sterling silver two light candelabra by William Tuite, London, 1764, from the June 21 auction, estimated at $10,000-$20,000.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Andrew Jones Auctions will greet the summer season in a big way with two sales dedicated to decorative arts. Its Sunday, June 18 auction features the collection of Stuart and Phyllis Moldaw of Atherton, California, curated by Anthony Hail. The collection includes a broad selection of Chinese porcelain as well as Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinnerware, along with furnishings and accessories. Three days later, on Wednesday, June 21, there will be a signature Design for the Home and Garden auction, including property from the estate of Jack Lemmon; collections of renowned interior designers Hendrix Allardyce, John Cole and Craig Wright; plus private sources in Beverly Hills and Palos Verdes Estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Go big AND go home: Five types of statement pieces

This circa 1947 Krabban hand-knitted wool carpet from Barbro Nilsson certainly qualifies as a statement piece. It brought $24,000 plus the buyer’s premium in June 2021 at Wright.
This circa 1947 Krabban hand-knitted wool carpet from Barbro Nilsson certainly qualifies as a statement piece. It brought $24,000 plus the buyer’s premium in June 2021 at Wright.
This circa 1947 Krabban hand-knitted wool carpet from Barbro Nilsson certainly qualifies as a statement piece. It brought $24,000 plus the buyer’s premium in June 2021 at Wright.

NEW YORK — Statement pieces make a room and speak to your personal style. They can be bold and flashy, or they can be understated, with their craftsmanship and elegance speaking volumes. These five types of objects can help you express yourself and elevate your living space.

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