Incredible Mid-Century Modern Estate Sale of Dr. Jean Roland-Gillespie

Estate Sale of Dr. Jean Roland-Gillespie and Robert Gillespie
"MID-CENTURY MODERN HEAVEN"

Dr. Gillespie was a psychologist and Robert was an engineer.
The home was designed by Jack Sherman Baker, FAIA.


by Champaign Estate Sales


We've been receiving some feedback at our last few estate sales about the lack of "muscle" we have had working, while we appreciate the feedback, please try to keep in mind buyers are ultimately responsible for moving their purchases out. It's great for everyone when I am able to have some hired extra help, but please never depend on that.  

We are now operating under our Spring/Summer Sale Hours ! We begin our sales typically Thursday evenings 4-7pm, followed by a Friday morning sale day of 9-2pm. Hours may vary depending on the sale.

Thursday April 13th, 4-7pm
Friday April 14th, 9-2pm
We will close the sale at 12:30pm on Friday
to prepare for the half price sale at 1pm.
1/2 sale Friday 1-2pm

FIND OUT HOW OUR ESTATE SALES WORK. VISIT OUR WEBSITE, www.champaignestatesales.com

• 18'x3' 1960s textile art by Boris Kroll, there is definite fading.
• Several Paul Mayen-style cylindrical planters, white, and chrome. Varying heights, spread throughout the house.
• 1964 "Saratoga" couch by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova, imported by Stendig
• (2) 1964 cube chairs by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova, imported by Stendig
• Vintage, custom-made, cube occasional table. Table is a "look-a-like" Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova. Table is believed to have been made by Dick Ballard of Champaign-Urbana.
• Mid-century modern fireplace tools
• "Barcelona" chrome + glass table by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
• White lacquer media cabinet
• Believed to be Selig, "Barcelona-style" ottomans, with 3 extra cushions
• "OMI" chrome swing-arm lamp by Kochy & Lowy
• A fantastic collection of mid-century vintage ashtrays spread all throughout the home
• (2) white Pantone chairs by Herman Miller
• A to-die-for wicker Mushroom stool set by Eero Aarnio for Stendig
• Stunning contemporary art glass piece by artist Keith Clayton
• (4) 1960s illuminating drum tables Paul Mayen
• Vintage spring-loaded floor lamp
• Orange, Bertoia for Knoll, diamond chair.
• 1988 "Figured Vase" crystal vase with marble base by Frank Gallo, signed and numbered, with COA
• 1964 "Djinn" chair & ottoman by Olivier Mourgue, seen in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Has spots
• Vintage and hand-stitched, velour-knit anatomic heart installation by Dick Ballard of Champaign-Urbana
• "Dania" table lamp by Dario Tognon and Studio Celli for Artemide
• Mid-century modern desk by Haywood-Wakefield
• Several mid-century chrome and other lighting fixtures including pieces by; Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, Chapman,  Kochy & Lowy, Paul Mayen for Habitat, Robert Sonneman, Luxo, Holtkoetter, 

Other designers found in home include; Vecta, Le Creuset, Stelton, 

• "After Wassily" Kandinsky rug, by Ege (hanging)
• "After Rene Margritte" art deco rug by Ege  (hanging)
• Home is FILLED with signed artwork, including signed pieces by; S. Smalley, Keith Clayton, Chicago brutalist artist Tim Meier, Charles Bragg, woodblock by Ikezumi Kiyoshi (has fading), M.D. O'Byrne, 
• Saxon Calendar, mid-century framed etching, signed by Marilyn Sica
• Mid-century framed engraving of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. Signed, Ernst Geissendorfer
• Various set of vintage shoulder rests for violin; Wolf Holland, Ungh Sweden, Kun Canada
• Silkscreen political poster with dove of peace for democratic presidential nominee George McGovern, signed and numbered by Frank Gallo
• Mid-century standing silver cigarette disposal with marble top by Paul Mayen
• (5) Vintage, custom-made "look-a-like" Robin Day "Obo" chairs for Hille, believed to have been made by Dick Ballard of Champaign-Urbana
• 7' x 55" Peruvian alpaca rug, black and white
• Pair of "Suzanne" lounge chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Knoll
• Oyster colored leather couch set
• Vintage Italian bar cart, "Guzzini Trolley Cart" missing it's wheels, by Fratelli Guzzini
• Hofbrauhaus cuckoo clock
• Chilewich runner

• Sony, Denon, stereo equipment. Marantz NR1604 receiver, newer
• Vintage wooden blocks, toys, Vintage "Creative Playthings" train, dumptruck, etc,  Brio mec toy set
• Haig's Glass, Dimple Sterling Silver decanter set
• Orrefors "Zodiac Bowl" crystal, signed Erika Lagerbielke, several other gorgeous crystal pieces
• Vintage Illini clothing collection
• Home is filled with a beautiful women's clothing collection. Including dozens of Eileen Fisher pieces, Johnny Was, and others. Newer and awesome vintage pieces. L-XXL
• Box of UPHA horse show awards and other various award ribbons, dozens of other horse items including books
• Illio Collection University of Illinois Yearbooks, 1942-1948. 
• Various vintage Marimekko bed sheets, "poppy floral"
• Neat book collection, old + new. Subjects include psychology, engineering, construction, architecture, horses, and more. 
• Vintage collection of Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) bath towels
• Speed Queen set of washer & dryer

OUTDOORS/GARAGE

• A dozen or so vintage and newer concrete garden sculptures
• "Vicario" chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
• (6) "Cantina" patio chairs and (2) glass topped tables by Tropitone
• (2) Matching, metal occasional tables by Richard Schultz for Knoll
• 1966 occasional/coffee table by Richard Schultz for Knoll
• (4) Blue "Kahana strap" armless chaise loungers by Tropitone
• (6) "Kahana strap" chairs by Tropitone
• Outdoor beverage cooler by Frontgate
• Craftsman workbench
• Vintage Stanley 45 plane (looks new in box!)
• Umbrella base and  oversized umbrella by Shade Solutions
• Garage fridge, mower

202 E Sherwin Circle, Urbana.
Home is located in the Yankee Ridge subdivision.

Thursday April 13th, 4-7pm
Friday April 14th, 9-2pm
We will close the sale at 12:30pm on Saturday
to prepare for the half price sale at 1pm.
(with a few exclusions)
1/2 sale Friday 1-2pm

This is the sale of the year! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!

It's a crazy world out there right now, and we will do whatever we can to accommodate our customers, just as long as we see it as fair and safe. 🙂 So please bear with us and we appreciate your patience and support of our small but mighty, local business. We want nothing more than to continue to support this community with our services. 
We truly love what we do AND our customers! Our customers are the heart of our business.

Whitney Pope
Champaign Estate Sales
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**IF YOU COME EARLY TO WAIT IN LINE, YOU MUST HAVE ONE PLACE MARKER PER PERSON AND YOU MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES

FIND OUT HOW OUR ESTATE SALES WORK. VISIT OUR WEBSITE, www.champaignestatesales.com

Hope to see you there!