A rare and large Meissen Schneeballen vase, cover and stand, late 19th century. Estimate $80,000–120,000.
A Meissen Schneeballen tea service, late 19th century. Estimate $7,000–10,000.
George Nakashima, Trestle dining table, 1980. Estimate $20,000–30,000.
A pair of Louis XV giltwood bergères à la reine by Tilliard (one shown), circa 1755–60, stamped TILLIARD. Estimate $120,000–180,000.
Danish Silver Swan pitcher, no. 1052, designed by Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, 2000. Estimate $12,000–18,000.
A Sèvres biscuit figure of La Baigneuse, circa 1775. Estimate $5,000–7,000.
George Nakashima, New Rocker with arms, circa 1970. Estimate $3,000–5,000.
Samuel Yellin, Gate and transom ensemble from the J. Walter Thompson Company Offices, Graybar Building, New York, circa 1927–38. Estimate $15,000–20,000.
Greta Magnusson-Grossman, Grasshopper floor lamp, Model No. G-33, designed 1947–48. Estimate $5,000–7,000.
An early Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, marquetry, and Japanese lacquer commode en cabinet, circa 1725–30. Estimate $70,000–100,000.
A silver-plated mirror-plateau table, probably German, circa 1900. Estimate $2,000–3,000.
A large Meissen white figure of a cassowary, 20th century. Estimate $10,000–15,000.
A pair of Meissen pâte-sur-pâte celadon-ground vases (one shown), circa 1900. Estimate $30,000–50,000.
Ib Kofod Larsen, Pair of Elizabeth easy chairs and ottomans (one shown), Model No. U-56, circa 1960. Estimate $20,000–30,000.
A massive Regency silver-gilt two-handled tray, Paul Storr, London, 1814. Estimate $80,000–120,000.
Twenty-four Chinese export 'tobacco leaf' pattern plates and soup plates (two shown), circa 1785. Estimate $20,000–30,000.
George Nakashima, Trestle dining table, 1980. Estimate $20,000–30,000.
Edward Moulthrop, Donut vessel, circa 1979. Estimate $3,000–5,000.
A Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood, tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood, and bois de bout marquetry commode, circa 1750. Estimate $100,000–200,000.
A Danish silver Swan pitcher, no. 1052, designed by Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, 2000. Estimate $12,000–18,000.
A set of three silver tureens and cover (one shown), designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Tiffany & Co, New York, late 20th century. Estimate $20,000–30,000.
A pair of Louis XV giltwood fauteuils à la reine, Pierre Nogaret, circa 1750. Estimate $20,000–30,000.
Twenty-four Chinese export 'tobacco leaf' pattern plates and soup plates (two shown), circa 1785. Estimate $20,000–30,000.
A pair of Victorian silver-gilt four-light candelabra (one shown), Garrard & Co., London, 1858. Estimate $50,000–80,000.
An Italian silver artichoke-form tureen and cover, Tiffany & Co, 20th century. Estimate $1,500–2,500.
A Sèvres biscuit figure of La Baigneuse, circa 1775. Estimate $5,000–7,000.
A pair of Meissen pâte-sur-pâte celadon-ground vases, circa 1900. Estimate $30,000–50,000.
George Nakashima, Round Cluster dining table, 1972. Estimate $15,000–20,000.
Donald Deskey, Floor lamp, circa 1931. Estimate $3,000–5,000.
A pair of Regency black and gold japanned armchairs (one shown), early 19th century. Estimate $2,000–3,000.
George Nakashima, Set of four Grass-Seated chairs (two shown), 1980. Estimate $6,000–8,000.
George Nakashima, New Rocker with arms, circa 1970. Estimate $3,000–5,000.
A pair of Regency black and gold japanned armchairs, early 19th century. Estimate $2,000–3,000.
A pair of rare and large Chinese famille-rose baluster jars and covers (one shown), Qing dynasty, Yongzheng/Qianlong period, circa 1735. Estimate $80,000–120,000.
A French silver-gilt and enamel casket set with jewels and cameos, Paul Rigaux & Pierre Leblanc, Paris, circa 1850. Estimate $40,000–60,000.
George Nakashima, New Rocker with arms, circa 1970. Estimate $3,000–5,000.
Sotheby’s upcoming auction Luxe: Art of Design (20–22 April, New York) travels the centuries and continents with an exquisite selection of decorative arts ranging from Chinese export porcelain to post-war design. These unique objects offer myriad possible pairings and combinations to create an eclectic and imaginative interior. To see a few of the many possibilities, click ahead.
LUXE: ART OF DESIGN | European Decorative Arts and 20th Century Design
20–22 April 2018 | New York