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Lot# 4005

1960s Jacques Tiffeau Blue Brown Wool Jersey Dress

Paris, France.
Circa 1968 - 1970.
Jacques Tiffeau (French, 19271988). Sleeveless A-Line Pleated Swing Dress, with brown band between vivid, dark blue bodice and skirt.
Woven label for Jacque Tiffeau at waist retailer label for Saks Fifth Avenue at neck.
Approximate dimensions: 32 underarms, 30 waist, 39 1/2 L. from mid-shoulder to hem.
Condition: Very good condition.
Noters: The On-line Encyclopedia of Fashion has a good summary of Tiffeaus career.

Estimate: $150 - $250

1960s Jacques Tiffeau Blue Brown Wool Jersey Dress

Lot# 4005

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 4014

Two 1960s 1970s Geoffrey Beene Size 10 Dresses

New York.
1960s green linen sleeveless lined summer dress for Saks Fifth Avenue, with squared armholes, two buttons to either side at high bust vented A-line skirt with vented pockets. Lined. Not hemmed. 1970s short sleeved light-weight wool lined smock dress, with pin-strip cotton contrast sleeve inserts, front placket and two pockets. Both garments have vents to allow for free movement.
Both with Geoffrey Beene labels for different periods. Both with ILGWU, style and store labels stitched to sides green dress with style label Fior Di Lisa, style number 1249, order 228 10. The grey dress label (in pen) Season sic 3120 1050 and 10.
Approximate dimensions: Green dress: 33 1/2 underarms, 41 from mid-shoulder, unhemmed. Grey dress: 37 underarms, 41 L. from mid-shoulder to hem.
Condition: Moderate staining underarms, green dress. Both garments otherwise in good condition. The grey dress possible for discreet maternity wear.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Two 1960s 1970s Geoffrey Beene Size 10 Dresses

Lot# 4014

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 4022

Geoffrey Beene 1970s Houndstooth Wool Coat

The heavy-weight red, black and white plaid single breasted coat with wide neck, sleeves with wide cuff toward wrists oversize pockets to front sides, black buttons to front and to pocket centers. Black gabardine lining, white felted underarm inserts. Saks Fifth Avenue Label to inside of front near hem.
GEOFFREY BEENE white embroidered black label to back of neck. Saks Fifth Avenue embroidered label stitched near hem.
Approximate dimensions: 37 underarms 38 L. from mid-shoulder to hem.
Condition: Very good condition. Please note: the wool in this coat is very heavy duty.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Geoffrey Beene 1970s Houndstooth Wool Coat

Lot# 4022

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 4030

Two Two Piece Ungaro Parralele Ensembles

Made in Italy retailed in Paris.
Circa 1990s.
Comprising pink boucle wool and silk woven jacket, size 8 and orange-red silk floral skirt, s. 10 and silk lame black and ocher jacket with ocher skirt, s. 10.
Ungaro Parralele labels and content labels to all.
Approximate dimensions: The pink jacket 40 underarms, 29 1/2 Lat midshoulder the skirt 29 1/2 waist, 22 L. The lame jacket 36 1/2 underarm, 25 5/8 L. at midshoulder.The lame skirt, 30 waist, 22 3/8 L. to hem.
Condition: Overall condition is very good. There is one 1/32 size dot to front of skirt under waistband the hemming stitch shows a flaw in the tension, with some skipped stitches, probably from tailor to hem for client.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Two Two Piece Ungaro Parralele Ensembles

Lot# 4030

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 4128

Henrik Wigstrm for Faberge Gold Mounted Nephrite Box

Circa 1910.
Henrik Wigstrm (1862-1923).The box with rounded edges and corners, gold hinges and trim to inset lid.
Markings to lid 66, HW, head profile facing right.
Approximate dimensions: 1 high x 4 wide x 2 5/8 inches deep..
Condition: Minimal wear and scratches.

Estimate: $3500 - $5000

Henrik Wigstrm for Faberge Gold Mounted Nephrite Box

Lot# 4128

Estimate: $3500 - $5000

Lot# 4131

After Andrea Del Verrocchio, David, bronze bust

(Italian, 1435-1488),
Bust of David,
bronze on marble base,
(approximate dimensions - overall: 14 1/2 H x 13 1/2 L x 9 W inches)
inscribed signature on right arm.
Condition: Minor handling wear and surface dust. Marble has minor abrasions and adhesive residue. Overall, in good condition.

Estimate: $500 - $600

After Andrea Del Verrocchio, David, bronze bust

Lot# 4131

Estimate: $500 - $600

Lot# 4138

Shirley Thomson Smith, Assurance, bronze

(American, b. 1929),
Assurance,
bronze with gold patina on marble wood base,
(approximate dimensions - bronze: 26 1/8 H x 31 L x 18 1/2 W inches, base: 2 1/4 H x 33 L x 21 W inches)
inscribed signature and edition at lower back of figure: Copyright A/P-2 Shirley T. Smith N.A.W.A.
Condition: Surface dust and minor handling wear. Tape residue and minor abrasions to marble. Overall, in good condition.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Shirley Thomson Smith, Assurance, bronze

Lot# 4138

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 4163

Leonardo Nierman, Peace, steel coated bronze

(Mexican, born 1932),
Peace,
steel coated bronze on mirrored base,
(approximate dimensions - sculpture: 25 5/8 H x 23 1/2 D inches, base: 21 1/4 H x 17 1/8 L x 17 1/8 W inches)
inscribed signature and numbered II/VI lower area.
Condition: Surface dust, abrasions, scratches, and oxidized spots throughout the sculpture. Abrasion marks, tape residue, scratches, and handling wear to base. Ask Fine Arts Department for more information.

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Leonardo Nierman, Peace, steel coated bronze

Lot# 4163

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Lot# 4224

Victorian Needlework Picture of Flowering Potted Plant

Circa 1800.
Of silk and metal sequins appliqued and embroidered framed.
Approximate dimensions:19 1/2 high x 19 1/2 wide with frame..
Provenance: From the estate of Marsha Carson.
Condition: Some losses to sequins, discoloration commensurate with age wear to frame.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Victorian Needlework Picture of Flowering Potted Plant

Lot# 4224

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 4230

Victorian Needlework Picture of Cockatiel

Of linen and wool, embroidered with cross-stitch technique, framed.
With inscription and signature, including ELLEN MARSH, 1854.
Approximate dimensions: 29 1/8 high x 29 1/8 inches wide with frame..
From the estate of Marsha Carson.
Condition: Staining, discoloration wear and chips to frame.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Victorian Needlework Picture of Cockatiel

Lot# 4230

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 4233

Three Framed Needlework items including Map of Britain

Comprising a map sampler of linen and silk, embroidered a darning sampler of linen and silk, embroidered and a handkerchief of linen and silk, embroidered each framed.
The map and darning samplers with inscriptions the map with ANN TITTERTON, 1797.
Approximate dimensions overall: 13 - 23 1/2 inches high, 13-21 3/8 inches wide, with frames..
From the estate of Marsha Carson.
Condition: Staining, losses to map staining and discoloration to darning sampler, discoloration to handkerchief wear, chips, and losses to frames.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Three Framed Needlework items including Map of Britain

Lot# 4233

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 4237

Two Pairs of Celestion SLGS Speakers with Stands

Serial numbers 265019, 265020, 280125, 280126.
Approximate dimensions: Stands 24 1/4 inches high, speakers 15 1/4 high x 8 wide x 10 3/4 inches deep..
Condition: Have not been tested, working order is not guaranteed. Stands with some scratches and wear. Speakers with minor external wear. Loss of one of the serial number stickers.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Two Pairs of Celestion SLGS Speakers with Stands

Lot# 4237

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 4245

Deardorff and Sons 8 x 10 View Large Format Camera

Mahogany body, black leather bellows, metal hardware and round branded plaque to underside also included is additional Zeiss lens, ground glass, and film pane.
Decal to side with partial loss reads MFD BY .F. DEARDORFF AND SONS CHICAGO.
Approximate dimensions when closed:
Condition: Wear to wood throughout, loss to decal. Bellows with small tears to corners and minor deformities. Patina to metal. Still opens and closes smoothly. Leather handle with wear.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Deardorff and Sons 8 x 10 View Large Format Camera

Lot# 4245

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 4253

White Wicker Patio Furniture Set

Comprising large table and six armchairs with floral upholstered cushions.
Approximate dimensions: Table 21 1/4 high x 67 1/2 wide x 48 inches deep..
Provenance: from The 1989 Shultz Family Trust
Condition: Surface wear and loss to finish throughout. Wear to cushions.

Estimate: $1000 - $1200

White Wicker Patio Furniture Set

Lot# 4253

Estimate: $1000 - $1200

Lot# 4254

White Wicker Patio Furniture Set

Comprising rectangular wicker table, and four bamboo frame armchairs with floral upholstered cushions.
Approximate dimensions: Table 30 1/2 high x 68 wide x 34 inches deep, chairs 34 1/2 high x 22 1/2 wide x 21 inches deep..
Provenance: From The 1989 Shultz Family Trust
Condition: Wear to finish. Some loss to lashings on chairs and chips to feet.

Estimate: $1000 - $1200

White Wicker Patio Furniture Set

Lot# 4254

Estimate: $1000 - $1200

Lot# 4257

Lalique Champs Elysees Chandelier

Silver metal body with 12 glass leaves, glass ceiling cap.
All glass elements with Lalique France.
Approximate dimensions: 61 high x 30 inches diameter..
Condition: Flake chip to tip of one leaf. Another leaf with internal chip to tip.

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Lalique Champs Elysees Chandelier

Lot# 4257

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Lot# 4259

1862 How to Mix Drinks by Jerry Thomas Rare Book

Dick Fitzgerald,
New York,
1862.
The Bar-Tenders Guide a Complete Encylcopedia of Plain and Fancy Drinks,
Tooled green hardcover with gilt tooled lettering, the cover with HOW TO MIX DRINKS Price 1.50, the spine with HOW TO MIX DRINKS / DICK FITZGERALD NEW YORK.
Condition: Some wear to exterior, mainly around the edges. The pages with some darkening and spotting throughout. Pencil to at least one corner.

Estimate: $1200 - $1800

1862 How to Mix Drinks by Jerry Thomas Rare Book

Lot# 4259

Estimate: $1200 - $1800

Lot# 4260

Two Framed Chateau Mouton Rothschild Poster, Label

Circa 1982 - 1992.
The Chateau Mouton Rothschild poster indicating the label and artist labels for every year from 1945 - 1992 inclusive. In chrome frame, underglass. Together with an oversized John Huston artist label, for Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1982. With 60th Anniversary inscription, under label. In metallic frame, under glass.
In celebration of my beloved friend / Baron Philippes 60th Harvest at Mouton. / John Huston.
Approximate dimensions: 26 x 37,framed. 22 x 17.25, framed..
Condition: Very good condition. Minor creases to the 1982 label, as framed. Minor scratching to glass.

Estimate: $250 - $400

Two Framed Chateau Mouton Rothschild Poster, Label

Lot# 4260

Estimate: $250 - $400

Lot# 4265

One Bottle 1966 Charles Krug Wine

St. Helena, Napa Valley, California.
Date: 1966.
Vintage Selection Cesarae Mondavi, 1966 Charles Krug Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pictorial label.
750 l.
Condition: Label dirty, dusty, lightly stained. Capsule wrap good, lightly scuffed to top. Capsule tight to neck. Level: mid-shoulder. Ullage: 4.2 cms.
All persons bidding on this lot must be 21 years of age. Proof of age required with payment.

Estimate: $150 - $250

One Bottle 1966 Charles Krug Wine

Lot# 4265

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 4267

Two Bottles 1967 and 1979 Robert Mondavi Wine

Oakville, Napa County, California.
Date: 1967 and 1989.
1967 and 1989 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wine.
Pictorial label.
750 mcl.
Condition: 1967 label yellowed. Top of 1967 capsule broken, tacky. Both bottles with light sediment near necks. Levels: mid and high shoulder. Ullage: 5 and 1.6 cms., respectively
All persons bidding on this lot must be 21 years of age. Proof of age required with payment.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Two Bottles 1967 and 1979 Robert Mondavi Wine

Lot# 4267

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 4268

One Bottle 1968 Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Wine

St. Helena, Napa County, California.
Date: 1968.
Louis Martini California Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon wine.
Pictorial label, horses pulling car in wine country. Eastern Distributor, 21 Brands, New York, Western distributor Parrot Co., San Francisco.
757 mcl.
Condition: Label lifting to sides, lightly yellowed. Capsule wrap lightly scuffed to top. Capsule tight in neck, and even with bottle neck rim. Level: Low shoulder. Ullage: 4.2 cm.
All persons bidding on this lot must be 21 years of age. Proof of age required with payment.

Estimate: $150 - $250

One Bottle 1968 Louis M. Martini Napa Cabernet Wine

Lot# 4268

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 4269

Two Bottles, 1969, 1971 Beaulieu Vineyard Wine

Rutherford, Napa County, California.
Date: 1969, 1971.
Classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wine.
Pictorial label, Estate bottled.
750 mcl.
Condition: Labels lightly scratched, scuffed, yellowed. Capsule wraps also lightly scuffed, with 1969 capsule wrap broken at top, and depressed by quite a bit from neck rim, 1971 intact and lightly depressed. Levels HIgh shoulder, low neck. Ullage: 3.8 and 2.4 cms., respectively.
All persons bidding on this lot must be 21 years of age. Proof of age required with payment.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Two Bottles, 1969, 1971 Beaulieu Vineyard Wine

Lot# 4269

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 4273

One Bottle, 1976 Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet Wine

Alexander Valley, Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California.
Date: 1976.
Alexander Valley cabernet sauvignon, produced by Jordan.
750 mcl.
Condition: Label with some stains, marks. Capsule wrap with dent to one side, and started lifting up above neck edge. Capsule tight in neck. Level: Low neck. Ullage: 1.6 cm.
All persons bidding on this lot must be 21 years of age. Proof of age required with payment.

Estimate: $150 - $200

One Bottle, 1976 Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet Wine

Lot# 4273

Estimate: $150 - $200

Lot# 4277

Two Bottles 1971 and 1974 Beaulieu Vineyard Wine

Rutherford, Napa County, California.
Date: 1971, 1974.
Georges de Latour Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Facsimile signature to date label at neck.
750 mcl.
Condition: 1974 bottle label with light nick to lower edge, both lightly yellowed date bottle at neck scrunched. Capsules scruffed. 1971 capsule top with stain. Corks tight in neck. Levels: Low and high shoulder. Ullage: 3.5 and 4 cms., respectively. Sedimentation near cork end.
All persons bidding on this lot must be 21 years of age. Proof of age required with payment.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Two Bottles 1971 and 1974 Beaulieu Vineyard Wine

Lot# 4277

Estimate: $150 - $200