Millea Bros. Select Auction
May 15, 16, 17 @ 10am
milleabros.com
Boonton, New Jersey
BOONTON, N.J. — Millea Bros’ spring “Select” three-day auction is scheduled to run from May 15-17. This auction promises an array of art, design and antiques, including a contemporary art collection, property from the estate of Barbara Walters, and art and artifacts from the studio of the artist Philip Pearlman.
Day 1 of the auction showcases modern and contemporary art and designs, featuring more than 75 works from a significant private New York collection. Assembled by a dedicated patron of the arts during the vibrant era of the 1980s-2000s New York City art scene, this collection boasts major works by acclaimed artists such as Adam Fuss, Andre Serrano, Nancy Dwyer and James Brown. Additionally, the auction offers an assortment of French Art Deco and Modern design pieces from a 115 Central Park West penthouse, including furniture by Jean-Michel Frank, Andre Sornay, Fontana Arte and Ico Parisi, alongside custom contemporary designs by architect Annabelle Selldorf. Other design highlights include works by Lucie Rie, Jean Royere, Karl Springer, Nakashima and lighting by Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann, Arredoluce and Maison Bagues
Day 2 of the auction focuses on Asian, American and British art and antiques. Highlights include Chinese porcelains, jades and bronzes from a Sutton Place estate, as well as Asian artifacts from a New Jersey collection. This estate also features American Southern antiques, including a Virginian Queen Anne high chest on frame, circa 1740. The estate of Barbara Walters includes objects acquired from a lifetime of travel, offering furnishings by Mario Buatta, a library of signed books and mementos from dignitaries and world leaders. A group of Tiffany Studios stained glass lamps are offered alongside examples of Nineteenth Century Tiffany silver. Property from the painter Philip Pearlstein includes American country antiques, his collection of American realist paintings and a selection of Asian and Native American artifacts. A group of Pacific Northwest objects features a Tlingit ceremonial blanket.
Day 3 concludes the auction with an array of continental art and antiques, and African and Oceanic tribal art. An eclectic selection of artwork spanning Old Masters to Post-Impressionist includes a life-size Circle of Bernini carton drawing for an Italian fresco. A Jean Dufy painting with Sotheby’s provenance joins a large collection of signed period Louis XVI furniture and decorative arts from a 710 Park Avenue estate. Nineteenth Century African and Oceanic art from the prestigious collections of Martin and Faith-Dorian Wright includes a Nineteenth Century Northern New Ireland Malagan sculpture with museum provenance.
Auctions and previews will be conducted at the Millea Bros. gallery located at 607 Myrtle Avenue. All property will be available for preview on Monday, May 13, from 11 am to 7 pm; Tuesday, May 14, from 11 am to 5 pm; Wednesday, May 15, from 9 am to 5 pm; Thursday, May 16, from 9 am to 5 pm; and, Friday, May 17, from 9 to 10 am. In addition to live gallery bidding, online and telephone bidding will also be available. For more information, www.milleabros.com or 973-377-1500.
OUR 3-DAY SELECT SALE IS HERE, BRINGING TOGETHER THE FINEST ASSORTMENT OF ART, ANTIQUES, AND DESIGN FROM THE BEST NEW YORK AREA ESTATES
A LIVE GALLERY AUCTION & ONLINE BROADCAST
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Millea Bros. 3-day Spring Select auction has dropped, with an important Contemporary Art collection offering over 75 major works, including museum exhibited pieces, by Adam Fuss, Daisy Youngblood, Donald Baechler, Tom Otterness, Susan Rothenberg and James Brown. Day 1 also presents art and artifacts from the estate of legendary artist Philip Pearlman, alongside Modern and Contemporary designs from a CPW penthouse. Items include period furniture by Jean-Michel Frank and Andre Sornay, custom contemporary designs by architect Annabell Seldorf, Picasso art glass, and a large group of rare modernist Georg Jensen silver. Other design highlights include works by Lucie Rie, Nakashima, Karl Springer, and lighting by Arredoluce, Fontana Arte, and Emile-Jacque Ruhlmann. Day 2 showcases property from the Estate of Barbara Walters, featuring objects acquired through a lifetime of travel, furnishings by Mario Buatta, and a library of signed books. The sale also includes superb Chinese porcelains and jades from a private Sutton Place, NYC collection, as well as Tiffany Studios lamps and rare examples of early Tiffany silver. Important American Chippendale furniture, and a large selection of Native American objects come from various collections including Apache baskets, rugs and a rare Tlingit ceremonial blanket. Day 3 presents artwork spanning Old Masters to Post-Impressionism, including drawings by Guercino and paintings by Courbet and Jean Dufy. Signed period Louis XVI furniture and decorative arts from 710 Park Avenue, and 550 Park Avenue, NYC, join notable pieces of 19th c. Oceanic and African art come from the collections of Martin and Faith-Dorian Wright and the collection of Karl Stirner.
PREVIEW HOURS
Our doors will be open for preview on Mon, May 13 from 11am to 7pm, Tue, May 14 from 11am to 5pm, Wed, May 15 from 9am to 5pm, Thu, May 16 from 9am to 5pm, and Fri, May 17 from 9am to 10am.
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