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FRENCH QUARTER ESTATE SALE

estate sale•2 day sale •sale is over

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Address The address for this sale in New Orleans, LA 70116 will no longer be shown since it has already ended.

Dates

Sat

Jan 28

9am to 3pm

2023

Sun

Jan 29

10am to 2pm

2023

Terms

— Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted with proper I.D. $25 min. on checks and credit card charges. Make checks payable to Big Easy Estate Sales.
— All Items Sold As Is, Where Is. All Sales Are Final. No Returns or Refunds.
— Our sales are tag sales - NO online sales, bids, pre-sales or previews. We are unable to respond to calls and emails with regard to price, condition, measurements, etc.
— Please do not pull tags unless you are sure you want to purchase. Holding tags is unacceptable. We reserve the right to re-tag items to ensure they get sold.
— We will not have moving assistance for this sale. Please be prepared to lift and move your purchases from the home before you purchase. Big Easy staff is unable to move large and heavy items from the house.
— Be safe and watch your step at this sale. We are not responsible for accidents or injuries.

Numbers & Procedures:
— Numbers are passed out at 7am Saturday for early birds and crowd control. You can line up as early as you prefer, but numbers are passed out at 7am sharp. Each ADULT must be present to obtain a number - one numbers does not admit two. Once we run through the numbers the door will be open to everyone the remainder of the sale.

RECOMMENDED MOVERS:

1. Gregory Argieard 504-931-7279
2. Ricky Stephens, Jr. 504-418-6150
3. Eric Jackson 504-251-3826

FRENCH QUARTER ESTATE SALE
ESTATE OF JOE PARRINO, ORIGINAL OWNER OF FLEUR DE PARIS

We're in the French Quarter this weekend with an eclectic and unique mix of antique and vintage furnishings, decorative arts, elaborate costumes and more from the estate of Joe Parrino, founding owner of Fleur de Paris in the French Quarter. The St. Philip home is filled with Joe's lifetime of collecting -- there's truly something for everyone in this sale. Check back during the week with additional photos and details. Hope to see everyone in the quarter for this most interesting sale.

FURNITURE

Fantastic brass Sphinx double-pedestal dining table with oval glass top
Unusual vintage onyx clad table base with glass top
French Empire style mahogany bed on casters, late 19^th c.
French Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany chest
American carved mahogany Morris chair with carved lion arms, late 19^th c.
American or Continental carved mahogany parlor suite – settee and pair chairs, late 19^th c.
Set of six Continental carved dining chairs
American or Continental carved pier mirror
Late 19^th c. carved cabinet/cupboard
English late 19^th c. carved mahogany sideboard with mirror
Antique rosewood bookcase/cabinet with black marble top
English Gothic Revival wardrobe; another English carved wardrobe
Antique oak rolltop desk
Leather chesterfield-style curved sofa
Pair leopard print chairs
Leather trunk-style low table
Set of six 1980’s carved dining chairs
Pub table with four leather barstools
Marshall & Wendell baby grand player piano

ART & DECORATIVE

Ocean Clark (Louisiana) “Louis Armstrong” acrylic on canvas
Pierre Lepre "Cathedral in the Fog," sepia photograph, signed
Selection of Haitian paintings
After Fra Angelico “Angel with Trumpet” Italian painting in carved gilt frame
Religious butterfly wing icons
Two French Empire style light fixtures – one in dining room and other in middle bedroom
Antique ‘Soldat Spartiate’ spelter lamp with Greek Key glass globe
Large Fleur de Lis velvet tapestry with rope tassels
Four-panel screen decorated with animal print and lions
Lots of pillows throughout – some needlepoint
Victorian brass and onyx floor-standing oil lamp with milk glass shade
Saxophone-mounted lamp
Umberto Stiaccini “La Perla” carved alabaster lamp
Large decorative mirror with leopard print fabric
Decorative Greek relief wall panels
Victorian brass-stand stereopticon
Large signed art glass centerpiece bowl with gilt Greek Key trim
Attributed to Mt. Washington Napoli, hand painted pitcher with lobster, crawfish and crab, plus a small vase painted with fish
Pair Bohemian pink and white decanters
Decorative Venetian glass and art glass
Paperweights
Nautilus shell swan and purse
Roseville Pottery peony conch shell
Seashells, coral and more
Selection of Niloak Pottery
Large plaster/resin Irish Wolfhound
Walking sticks and umbrellas
Vintage Savory Inc. Airator desk fan – works great
Pair large Corinthian columns
Window treatments – French Empire valances w/ velvet curtains and other curtains throughout
Vintage brass swivel vanity mirror; vintage brass light sconces
Large selection of Christmas décor – some vintage mercury glass ornaments
Large selection of Black Americana/Memorabilia
Lots of various decorative items throughout house – too much to list!
Display case at checkout table full of great smalls!
Gorham sterling bowl and sterling salt/pepper shakers
Porcelain 19th c. miniature portrait of Napoleon in velvet frame
Pair 19th c. French miniature paintings on porcelain in beautiful frames with tortoise shell inlay
Herend Peacock
Vintage cigarette cases
Parisian mother of the pearl opera glasses
Fantastic sterling rosaries
Some costume jewelry

ENTERTAINING & KITCHEN

Baccarat champagne stems
Grand Baroque-style silverplated service
Silverplated coffee urn, handled tray and casserole dishes
Bohemia Czechoslovakia dinner plates
Packed kitchen – cookware, entertaining wares, glassware, tin collection and much more
Some linens

COSTUMES & CLOSET

Fantastic selection of costumes and accessories! Most are handmade with intricate details by a friend of Joe’s at Fleur de Paris and many include the label.

Full length jacket/cape with incredible detail — gold trim and beautiful sequins
Green velvet cape with incredible detail — gold trim and sequins
Henry VIII style costume with fur trim
Parisian style costumes
Egyptian style costume
Vintage Santa Claus costume
Handmade headpieces, including a great seashell headdress
Vintage brown mink stroller coat
Vintage coyote fur coat
Vintage mink ladies hat
Pierre Cardin overcoat/cape
Old overcoat/cape
Leather chaps
Military uniform coats and shirts – some with patches
Some children’s vintage costumes
Selection of vintage 1940’s men’s dressing gowns/robes
Closet’s full of men’s clothing – suits, sports jackets, shirts, scarves, shoes and more
Armani tuxedo
Christopher Ross 1980’s gold plated belt buckles