Our Great Estates and Fine Art Curated Auction features more than 60 finely curated lots of art, bronzes, maps, stained glass, jewelry, watches and more.
The centerpiece of the sale is an oil on wood panel by Swiss-American artist Kurt Seligmann. The painting, dated 1955 and titled Little Initiation, depicts two of Seligmann's signature Surrealist figures on a dark background. Another highlight is an oil on canvas by David Burliuk of a street scene in Hot Springs, New Mexico. The sale also features an oil on canvas landscape by Louis Comfort Tiffany, as well as several pieces by Molly Luce, a Paul Jenkins watercolor and an Andy Warhol S&H Green Stamps invitation from 1965.
A selection of antiquarian books and maps, including a set of 18th century Jan Barend Elwe maps of southeast Asia, are also among the highlights. The sale also features a vintage Van Cleef & Arpels brooch, a collection of English tea caddies, a large bronze by Bruno Lucchesi, a Cohr Danish modern sterling silver flatware set, stained glass windows, and a selection of watches including a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.
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LOT 20:
Hermes Silk Scarf Yorktown Centennial
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Sold for: $300
Start price:
$
150
Estimated price :
$300 - $500
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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Hermes Silk Scarf Yorktown Centennial
Framed Hermes silk scarf, 1781-1981 Yorktown centennial, Hugo Grygkar designer. A map of the United States with U.S. state coats of arms, presented by French President Francois Mitterrand. Framed and in original Hermes box. Scarf 34 3/4" x 34 3/4" (with frame 36" x 36"). Box 36 1/2" x 36 3/8". Scratches and tape residue on lid of box, tears and separation at corners of lid of box, wear throughout box.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
