ESTATE OF LYLA HAY OWEN - THIS WEEKEND

 ESTATE OF LYLA HAY OWEN

This weekend we are thrilled to offer for sale items from the estate of Lyla Hay Owen of New Orleans! Lyla Owen was known in the community as a lady of the theater, but she was also a playwright, director, author and producer. After six years studying at Columbia University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, Lyla returned to New Orleans to appear on the stages of Tulane University, Gallery Circle, and Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, among others. In addition to her stage appearances, Lyla also appeared in films such as “Hard Time,” Everybody’s All-American” and most notably, “Interview With the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.”

Lyla also loved teaching. She worked with theater students at Warren Easton, Esperanza and Edward Hynes charter schools. Lyla taught her students improvisational skills she had learned from Chicago’s Second City troupe.

In addition to her performances and teaching, Lyla collaborated with the photographer Owen Murphy Jr. on the 1987 book “Creoles of New Orleans: People of Color.” Copies of this book are available in the sale.

This sale has been a real pleasure to prepare and we’re excited to open the doors of her home and share her interesting collections with the community. Please read through our list of highlights and browse all the photos below. We hope you will join us for this fun sale as we celebrate the life of Lyla Hay Owen!

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FURNITURE HIGHLIGHTS

• Herman Miller fiberglass shell arm chair and pair side chairs
• Bauhaus Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe chrome and leather chair
• Russell Wright by Conant Ball gate leg dining table
• Contemporary chrome and leather sofa and armchair
• 1950’s diner stools
• Interesting collection of rustic furniture from Lyla’s travels to New Mexico, including a branch table and chair, rustic log chairs – one ornately decorated burl from the MS Gulf Coast, a log stool and plant stand
• Vintage oak double size bed with barley twist
• Vintage oak dresser with mirror; oak chest of drawers
• Vintage mahogany bow-front wardrobe
• Mahogany chest of drawers
• Iron room dividers
• Various chairs and side tables
• Painted furniture by Southwestern artists
• Antique filing cabinet
• Primitive outdoor wood bench; green and upholstered settee/bench

ART HIGHLIGHTS

• Impressionist oil gouache paintings by Roberta Owen, California (relative of Lyla)
• Collection of Native/Southwestern stone sculptures by Earl Eder and Sean Eder
• “White Eagle Bar” folk painting attributed to Dr. Bob, unsigned
• “Out on a Limb” folk art painting, signed Mosely
• 1980 Mardi Gras poster signed by Robert Gordy
• 1981 Mardi Gras poster signed by K.N. Martin
• Iris painting, unsigned, in diamond shape
• Some Native themed photos and prints
• Native carved sculpture
• Voodoo flag
• Other small paintings and art pieces

DECORATIVE & COLLECTIBLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Collection of Southwest and Native American pottery, including a N.C. Cherokee pot 
• Selection of art pottery, some Casey Willems
• Native-style copper frame mirror
• Vintage metal steamer trunk
• Some vintage retro lamps
• Musical instruments, incl. harmonicas, small accordion, noise makers
• Vintage Italian accordion in original case
• Luzianne advertising pieces
• Wall mirrors, incl. one handcrafted Native-style copper mirror signed Chris Denoon
• Misc. Southwestern and Native decorative arts
• Original Interview with the Vampire promotional poster; hat and VHS copy
• Some promotional ads/posters of Lyla’s shows

KITCHEN/DINNERWARE HIGHLIGHTS

• Impressive collection of vintage Russel Wright ‘Iroquois’ dinnerware in assorted colors and include, plates and bowls in all sizes, platters and serving pieces, tea sets, pitchers, and more!
• Collection of Russel Wright ‘Residential’ Melamine dinnerware from the 1950’s in assorted colors and sizes
• Russel Wright ‘Eclipse’ cocktail glasses in various sizes
• Two Russel Wright GE ceramic wall clocks
• Books on Russel Wright
• Small collection of vintage Bauer ceramic dinnerware
• Vintage Le Creuset Dutch ovens and skillets (only one is great condition)
• Collection of cast iron skillets and cornbread pans
• Barware and some attractive stemware
• Vintage 24-piece Bakelite flatware set
• Vintage 1960’s stainless steel flatware set
• Mixing bowls and baking supplies
• Collection of cookbooks, including some on local interest
• Professional restaurant stainless steel-top worktable and rolling shelves

PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• The Mistick Krewe by Perry Young, 1931 First Edition, fair condition
• Creoles published by Lyla Hay Owen, multiple copies available
• The Golden Age of New Orleans Theater, LSU Press, 1952
• Early to mid-20^th c. books on local and regional interest
• Local and regional books
• Selection of books on acting and theatre arts
• Selection of books on Native American interest, including Historic Indian Tribes of Louisiana among others
   

CLOSET HIGHLIGHTS

• Designer clothing by Emilio Pucci, Diane Von Furstenberg, Nicole Miller, Dosa, Betsy Johnson, Sue Wong, Yves St. Laurent, purchased from Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and many New Orleans designer shops
• Full length mink coats
• Leopard, rabbit, fox and faux fur coats and wraps
• Designer handbags and shoes, including Manolo Blahnik, Coach,  Alexander McQueen, Kate Spade, Versace, Kenneth Cole, Ed Hardy and others - we are unsure whether or not the Chanel, Prada or Louis Vuitton bags are authentic 
• Vintage Whiting and Davis mesh evening bags
• Collection of vintage ladies hats
• Some accessories

JEWELRY & ACCESSORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Selection of Native American and Southwestern sterling and turquoise cuffs, rings, pins, necklaces and earrings
• Selection of Thomas Mann pins, earrings, a necklace and one bolero – some are TM’s early works
• Several sterling pieces by Mignon Faget, including a ‘Hive’ necklace, ring and belt and buckle; FDL ring and a cross with necklace
• Sterling cuffs by N.O. artists purchased at Jazz Fest
• Tiffany & Co. sterling cuff and heart charm
• 10K and diamond brooch
• 14K and jade necklace
• Vintage Bakelite amber bracelet
• Many other interesting sterling rings, necklaces and earrings
• Large collection of interesting and unique costume jewelry
• Black and white Bvlgari sunglasses
• Men's Coach watch new in box

There's a lot in this sale! Some outdoor items as well, including some iron furniture, old planters, and a shed for the diggers. As usual, first day is priced as marked and second is discount day/half price day. See you this weekend!