Tiffany & Co gilt-bronze 19th C. clock
Henri de Triqueti Marble bas relief c. 1850
Modern Art Collection- Barnett, Lipchitz, Katz
Venetian period furniture
- LARCHMONT, NY, January 07, 2008 - The inaugural auction of 2008 features an Sutton Place estate collection of
modern art from American masters including Will Barnet, Joan Mitchell, Jacques Lipchitz, Dan Christensen and Alex Katz. An extensive modern art library is also featured including catalogues and monographs on Diebenkorn, Noland, Caro, Lichtenstein, Dine, Grooms, Olitski, Gilot, E Kelly, Johns, DeKooning, Lipchitz, Stella, C Still, M Louis, Nevelson, Avery and more.
A highlight of the sale is a massive
Tiffany gilt bronze sculptural clock, possibly dating to the late 19th Century. Also featured are a pair of 18th C.
Coade Lambeth figural architectural elements, an Henri de Triqueti marble sculpture c. 1850, French speciment-marble topped furniture; and period Venetian furniture including an
'straordinario divano veneziano'. Judaica includes sterling silver as well as additional fine art
Additional highlights include a collection of Mid-century Modern including a rare
Hans Wegner 'cube' as well as McCobb, Widdicomb, Villency and Bertoia.
As always, the sale will feature crystal, fine china, Oriental carpets, chandeliers, and exceptional furniture.
"At the moment, we are still unloading the contents of a major Park Avenue estate" said Ron Clarke, "and I believe we've got a great auction to open the new year. Please keep checking our website as we add new lots daily"
Previews - Friday/Saturday January 11-12,Noon to 6pm and day-of-auction Sunday, January 13, 10am to 2pm Auction start.About Clarke Auction Gallery
Clarke Auction Gallery, Westchester's Premier Auction Gallery, conducts catalogued sales monthly featuring distinctive fine and decorative arts, antiques, exceptional furniture, oriental rugs, sterling silver and mid-century modern. For further information, please contact us at (914)833-8336 or
ccauctiongallery@aol.com# # #
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