Doyle at Home auction more than doubles pre-sale estimate

Henri Louis Bouchard, ‘Tete de Victoire,’ from the estate of Dawn Mello, $22,500 plus the buyer’s premium
Henri Louis Bouchard, ‘Tete de Victoire,’ from the estate of Dawn Mello, $22,500 plus the buyer’s premium

NEW YORK – The first sale of the new year saw prices soar as bidders from across the country and abroad vied for stylish furniture, decorations and art in the popular Doyle at Home auction. Highlighting the January 11 sale was property from two prominent collections – the estate of legendary fashion executive Dawn Mello and property of a residence designed by Hutton Wilkinson, Tony Duquette Inc. The sale totaled a successful $867,350, more than doubling the pre-sale estimate of $263,280-$407,740, with an exceptional 99% sold by lot and 100% sold by value.

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Kamelot to wrap October with three days of outstanding sales

Jean-Pierre Cassignueul, ‘At the Races,’ $20,000-$40,000
Jean-Pierre Cassignueul, ‘At the Races,’ $20,000-$40,000
Jean-Pierre Cassignueul, ‘At the Races,’ $20,000-$40,000

PHILADELPHIA – Kamelot Auctions will hold three days of sales in late October: French, Italian and American Modern furniture, lighting, and decorative arts on October 26; an interiors sale on October 27; and a continental and Victorian sale on October 28. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Wicker furniture: casual elegance of yesteryear

An associated pair of Heywood Wakefield (attributed) rattan rocker armchairs, circa 1915, brought $2,600 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2019 at Rago Arts and Auction Center.
An associated pair of Heywood Wakefield (attributed) rattan rocker armchairs, circa 1915, brought $2,600 plus the buyer’s premium in October 2019 at Rago Arts and Auction Center.

NEW YORK — When seeking stately yet informal furnishings for porches, sunrooms, and other outdoor spaces, it’s hard to beat wicker furniture. Though it is still being made in much the same way as it has been for centuries, many people seek out vintage examples. Such pieces add texture to a room as well as character.

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