Collective Hudson’s Fall Premier Sale:
Out of Our League, Lucky Fall Premier September Sale
The 600-lot sale boasts rediscovered treasures that trace thousands of years of creativity. From Egyptian artifacts to the Renaissance, and from Modern Art to Designer Fashion, the collection encompasses an eclectic blend. The vast inventory has been painstakingly cataloged over several months.
Highlighted Finds:
Limoges Enamel Portrait:
An early, large portrait, likely of Anne d'Este or Catherine of Lorraine from the 16th Century, attributed to Léonard Limosin. This exquisite piece surpasses a similar, smaller variant housed in the British Museum. With exceptional enamel work, its measurements are 44.5"H x 24"W framed. The frame, embellished with genuine gold leaf, might date back to the 18th century.
John Wollaston's Portrait:
A striking portrait believed to be by John Wollaston, showcasing Charles Willing – the mayor of Philadelphia from 1749-1754. The collection features items, including Chinese export porcelain, handed down through generations.
Egyptian and Asian Artifacts:
This includes ancient sarcophagus cover carvings, textiles adorned with hieroglyphics, and early Chinese temple stone guardian carvings, some of which have provenance.
Vienna Secession:
Featuring the iconic Otto Prutscher Sculpted Cobalt Blue Glass for Weiner Werkstatte.
Other Noteworthy Inclusions:
Artworks (180+ lots): Notable paintings include works by Willem De Kooning (oil), Alfred Leslie (oil collage), Pablo Picasso, Wolf Kahn (oil), Vasarely, Paul Cesar Helleu (gouache), Arthur Carles Beecher (gouache), Wilfredo Lam (oil), and John Wollaston's portrait of the mayor of Philadelphia from around 1750. There are also captivating pieces by Francesco Alegiani (trompe l’oeil), Henry Parton, Mark Rothko (silkscreen), Arthur Davies, G. Braque, and Edwin Blashfield's grand renaissance revival oil. George Scheffield's large watercolor depicting Highgate Grange, Achille Orthon Friesz (oil), Pal Fried, L. Baskin, P. Evergood, Red Grooms, Zorach, Peter Keil, M. Laurencin, Hananiah Harari, Stojanovic, and Pascal are also among the highlights. The collection doesn’t stop at paintings; the photography section is equally compelling with pieces by Horst P. Horst, Irving Penn, Aubrey Bodine, Doris Ullmann, and a striking portrait of Alexander McQueen by Gilles Benisimon. Designer Fashion and Accessories (80+ lots): An expansive collection from some of the best names in fashion.
Antiquities: A diverse collection of antiquities spanning various cultures, including Egyptian, Chinese, and Luristan artifacts. The Asian assortment is particularly vast, boasting an array of Chinese Export porcelain, notably a nesting set of 10 serving platters. Additionally, the collection features exquisite Chinese export silver, an early stone-carved Foo dog temple guardian statue, and intricately designed furniture. Further enriching this collection are pieces from the estate of Regina Doi, an esteemed educator and collector. Her legacy brings forth works by artists such as Yoshitoshi Mori, K. Sugiura, Utagawa Toyokuni, and Mokuchu. Other highlights include Japanese Cloisonné, Meiji period porcelain, and a variety of woodblock prints.
Jewelry (over 75 lots): Featuring luxury brands Louis Comfort Tiffany, David Webb, Tiffany Van Cleef and Arpels, Masriera, Marcus & Co., David Yurman, Bulgari, Lagos, and Alwand Vahan.
Watches: Rolex watches including Daytona and WWII Military Chonograph, Patek Philippe, Chopard, Girard Perregaux, Tiffany, Audemars Piguet, Mauboussin, etc
The sale also presents
Louis Comfort Tiffany's creations. Add to that, a Hunt Slonem bunny upholstered loveseat, three Hunt Diederich sculpted floor lamps, and other items too numerous to detail.
The Out of Our League, Lucky Fall Premier will take place Friday, September 29th at 10am
Previews are by appointment only
Wednesday – Sundays 11am-4pm No preview Day of Sale
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