Rosa Park Estate of Judge Martin L. C. Feldman and Melanie Pulitzer Feldman

ROSA PARK ESTATE
OF
THE HONORABLE Honorable  MARTIN L. C. FELDMAN AND MELANIE PULITZER FELDMAN

It is with great honor to announce a remarkable estate sale in the sophisticated Rosa Park home of the Honorable Martin L. C. Feldman (1934-2022) and his wife Melanie Pulitzer Feldman (1938-2002). 

Appointed by Ronald Regan in 1983, Martin "Marty" Feldman served as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and was the second longest serving active federal district judge in the country. Marty moved to New Orleans from Missouri in 1953 to attend Tulane Law. During his tenure at Tulane, Marty met Melanie Pulitzer at a summer party and they married in the late 1950’s. 

Marty and Melanie both loved collecting art and were close friends with many of the artists they collected, including Jose Maria Cundin, Auseklis Ozols, John Clemmer, Lin Emery, Jo Ann Greenberg and many others. Marty served on the original board of directors for the Orleans Gallery in the 1960’s, which is reflected in their collection at Rosa Park. Several fine works were bequeathed to the New Orleans Museum of Art, including early works by Ida Kohlmeyer and John Clemmer.

Judge Feldman treasured his time spent in London, and for 27 years taught a summer program for Tulane Law. Feldman was also a devoted reader and cherished his books and daily newspapers. He studied antient history, archeology and language among other interests. His personal library at Rosa Park is filled with an impressive collection of leatherbound sets and rare copies dating back to the 18^th c. 

Feldman was also very well known for his impeccable style. During his trips to London, Feldman had custom shoes and tailored suits made for him from Henry Poole & Co. We have approximately 50 suits plus some sports coats in this sale as well as dozens of dress shoes.

Melanie Pulitzer Feldman was a talented interior designer and was featured in Architectural Digest. She operated Feldman Interiors from their Rosa Park home and later opened a storefront location. Melanie decorated many Uptown homes in the 1980’s and 90’s and herself collected antiques and fine decorative arts. She and Jo Ann Greenberg were close personal friends, which is reflected in their Rosa Park home with countless Greenberg pieces.

Together, Marty and Melanie loved entertaining friends, artists and colleagues in their home. Every year Melanie would host a fabulous party for everyone in Judge Feldman's office. Justice Antonin Scalia was close personal friends with Judge Feldman and was a frequent guest at Rosa Park.  

You are invited to join us for this special sale November 4-5, Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday, 10am-3pm (discount day). 

We will offer a second sale November 11-12 that will include items not offered in the first sale, including a great selection of sterling silver, fine collectibles and valuables, large collection of china and crystal (the kitchen will be open in the second sale), historical artifacts – presidential and law-related items, Judge Feldman’s personal pen and pocket knife collection, and of course anything unsold from the first sale. Mark your calendars for both weekends! 

Update: the attic will be open both weekends! It's staged, priced and ready to go. See highlights below.

Numbers will be passed out at 7am sharp. You may arrive as early as you prefer, but numbers are passed out at 7am for crowd control. You do not need a number to attend our sales, but those who choose to get a number will be admitted numerically. Sale opens at 9am. Expect limited entry when we first open – space is tight. As customers leave, we will let more inside and we will do our best to let customers in as quickly as possible. 

Please do not block driveways. We recommend parking on Everett Place and St. Charles. 

Front door is the main and only entry – you may not exit through the front door. Checkout and holding area will be in the driveway accessible through the dining room. Access to the carriage house and courtyard is next to checkout. Security will be posted at the front door all weekend. 

Holding string tags for a long time is unacceptable. Only pull the string tag for items you are certain to purchase and bring to checkout immediately, otherwise risk the item(s) being re-tagged or sold. Do not pull off yellow stickers. If you can carry an item, you must carry it. We will have holding tables next to checkout.

Please do not remove artwork from the walls or handle sculptures – ask for assistance. 

The Lin Emery and Pedro Friedeberg sculptures, as well as other small valuables, will be displayed and overseen in the dining room.

We will not provide moving assistance for large and heavy items. Please be prepared to make moving arrangements. We have a list of recommended movers posted at checkout. 

Saturday is priced as marked, Sunday is discount day – expect a lot of mark-down prices. Most of the art, sculpture and Greenberg pottery will be marked down (not half price). Only basic household items and some furniture will be half price. You must come to the sale on Sunday to see what items are discounted and marked. We do not hold items.

Most importantly, have fun! There’s something for everyone at this sale!

ART – PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS

• Clarence Millet (New Orleans, 1897-1959), “Shack Along the Batture,” oil on canvas, signed and dated 1952
• Jose Maria Cundin (Louisiana, b. 1938)
  • “El Marques de Bradomin,” oil on panel, 1966, signed, titled and inscribed lower right, Orleans Gallery label en verso
  • “Proteus Ornamental,” oil on canvas, 1989, signed, dated and inscribed “New Orleans” en verso
  • “Opus Barroca,” oil on panel, signed and dated 1992
  • “A Static Moment in the Agitated Life of Isadora Duncan,” oil on board, signed and dated 2001, titled en verso
  • Graphite sketch, 1998
• John Clemmer (New Orleans, 1921-2014)
  • “Tree Against a Lake,” mixed media on canvas, 1996
  • “Circle Orange,” oil on panel, signed
  • “Collage-Cordillera,” oil on masonite, signed 
  • “Sand Castings,” cement bas relief, titled on artist label en verso
  • “Medallion,” cement bas relief, titled on artist label en verso
  • “From the Country House III,” mixed media on Masonite, 1984, signed
• James Lamantia (New Orleans, 1923-2011)
  • “Cypress Landscape,” oil on canvas, signed
  • Pair “Bayou Landscapes,” oil on canvas, 1985, signed
• Ida Kohlmeyer (New Orleans, 1912-1997), Sketch of an Elephant, signed
• John McCrady (American, 1911-1968), “The Tasters: Art Deco Cartoon,” felt tip pen on paper, 1932, titled and dated on label en verso
• Robert Gordy (New Orleans 1933-1986)
  • "Midnight at the Oasis,” marker on paper, 1978, signed
  • Untitled Head, mixed media on panel, titled with Arthur Roger Gallery label en verso
  • Several serigraphs, all artist proofs
• George Dureau (New Orleans, 1930-2014), “Standing Male,” charcoal on paper, 1965, signed
• Auseklis Ozols (New Orleans, b. 1941) all works are signed 
  • “Portrait of Martin L. C. Feldman,” oil on canvas, 1985
  • “Marty Feldman’s Greatest Hits,” oil on canvas, 1992
  • “Homage to Xavier deCallatay,” oil on canvas, 2000
  • “The French Royal Family (Still Life of Garlic, Egg and Tomato),” oil on canvas, 1996
  • “Benny’s Bar,” oil on canvas
  • “Reclining Female Nude,” oil on canvas, 1996
  • “Wild Rosemary,” oil on canvas, 1996
  • “#1 Oyster Series,” oil on canvas, 1991
  • “#4 Oyster Series,” oil on canvas, 1991
  • “Polymer Imprimatura (Mississippi River Landscape),” oil on canvas
  • “Denver,” watercolor, 1977
  • “Rocky Outcrop in Denver,” watercolor
  • “Still Life of Shaving Brush and Mug,” watercolor
• Monica Zeringue (New Orleans, b. 1964), “Choose (Hands with Egg),” oil on panel, 1999, signed
• Errol Barron (New Orleans, b. 1941), “The Preserve,” watercolor, and “Country Landscape,” watercolor, both signed
• James Mouton (New Orleans, 1925-2011), “Pete Fountain,” and “Al Hirt,” oil on board, signed
• Tony Green (New Orleans, b. 1954), “Breakfast at Nico’s, Venice,” oil on panel, 1994, initialed; “Guardian Angel,” watercolor, initialed
• Dell Weller (Louisiana 1927-2017), “Reflections in a Silver Bowl,” oil on canvas, 1992, signed; “Woman Having Tea,” oil on canvas, 1984, signed
• Phil Sandusky (New Orleans, b. 1957), “Reclining Female Nude,” charcoal on paper, 1986, signed
• Linda Vise (American), “Female Nude Sitting at Table,” oil on canvas, 1989, signed
• Gideon Townsend Stanton (New Orleans, 1885-1964), “Arizona Landscape,” oil on canvas, signed
• David Nnoll (New Orleans, b. 1951), “Gulf Coast Landscape,” oil on canvas, signed
• E. V. Benjamin (New Orleans, 20^th c.), “Great White Heron,” oil on canvas, initialed
• Melissa Smith (Louisiana, b. 1964), “Southern Landscape,” oil on panel, 1989, Hall Barnett Gallery label en verso; and “Cypress Trees,” oil on Masonite, 1989, signed
• Mieke Van Thiel (Dutch), “Moss-Laden Cypress Trees,” oil on canvas, 1991
• John Alva Clark, “Bayou Landscape,” oil on canvas, 1964, signed
• Lory Lockwood (New Orleans) “River Landscape,” oil on canvas, signed
• Lee Stroncek (Montana, b. 1952), “Sunset with Fisherman,” oil on canvas, 1994, signed
• Paul LaPaglia (Nantucket), “Nantucket Treescape,” acrylic on canvas/Masonite, signed
• Alfred Currier (American, b. 1943), “Skagit Valley Study,” oil on canvas, signed 
• Patricia Dobson (American, b. 1947), “Tularosa Canteen,” gouache, 1993, signed
• Gene Roga (New Orleans, d. 2010), “Bananas and Grapes,” oil on canvas, signed
• David Longenecker (New Orleans, 20^th c.), “Drum & Flute,” oil on canvas, signed

ART – SCULPTURE & BRONZE

• Lin Emery (New Orleans, 1926-2021)
  • Two small polished aluminum kinetic sculptures – “Heart,” and “Crescent Moon,” 1994, both signed on base
  • Two small early bronze sculptures – “Abstract Form,” c. 1965, and “Monolith,” c. 1965, the latter titled on label on base
• Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, b. 1936)
  • Parcel gilt “throne” chair sculpture decorated with hands and crescent moons, upholstered with cow hide, signed on base
  • Painted and giltwood double-headed seated figure with a clock in torso, signed on base
  • Painted and giltwood (totem) sculpture, graduated crescent moons on a footed hand, signed on base
• Harold Athey (American, b. 1920), “Ecstasy (Seated Nude),” patinated bronze on a marble base, titled on plaque mounted on base
• Felipe Castañeda (Mexican, b. 1933), “Seated Woman,” patinated bronze sculpture, 1974, signed and numbered
• Desmond Fountain (English, b. 1946)
  • “Seated Girl Combing Her Hair,” patinated bronze, signed and numbered 7/9, Morris Singer, London Foundry stamp
  • “Seated Female Nude,” patinated bronze, signed and numbered 8/12, Morris Singer, London Foundry stamp
• Kim Bernadas (New Orleans), “Portrait Bust of a Woman,” painted terracotta, 1999, signed
• New Orleans School, contemporary terracotta sculpture of a standing nude female wearing a hat

ART – CERAMIC & GLASS

• Jo Ann Greenberg (New Orleans 1928-1913), well over one hundred pieces – some early works, several ‘umbrella stands’, one large planter, several wall-mounted plaques and a tiled table (Outside)
• John Hodge studio pottery – large platter and pine cone pot
• Shearwater Pottery pot by Patricia Anderson Findeisen 
• Gaile Blank (New Orleans), female nude figure ceramic pot
• Steven Forbes-deSoule (North Carolina), raku vessel
• Shadyside Pottery
• Chinese 20^th c. Ko-Ware “Cracked Ice” crackle glaze vase

ART – DECORATIVE 

• Nathaniel C. Curtis (New Orleans 1881-1953), “The Creole City of New Orleans,” lithograph, c. 1930
• Currier & Ives, “The City of New Orleans,” lithograph
• John James Audubon (American 1785-1851), four hand-colored lithographs
• Group of five Églomisé paintings, sailboats at sea
• Set of three Hunt Scenes by Moussaint 
• British 18^th c. Hunt prints
• Chromolithograph illustrations from “Puck,” 1899
• Vanity Fair 19^th c. prints 

Additional works by: Peggy Good, Gregg Robinson, Keith Schreiber, Sue Ferguson Gussow, Carol Leake, Bill Hihar, Don Rhodes, Bea Savelle, Shirley Peloff Lemann,  Dan Mosley, Janet St. Denis, Paul von Ringelhein, Marlene Hanna, James Nathan Fisher, Eric Rite, Richard Demarco and others

 FURNITURE

• Carved hardwood ‘Triplady’ Knole sofa, lobed finials, adjustable arms, velvet upholstered and down cushion
• Set of 9 George III-style carved mahogany dining chairs, beautifully upholstered in stripe
• George III-style mahogany dining table
• Regency-style early 20^th c. mahogany sideboard
• George III-style mahogany sofa/serving table
• Judge Feldman’s personal (everyday) partner’s desk – George III-style mahogany partner’s desk with tooled leather surface (library)
• Heritage George III-style mahogany desk with tooled leather surface (upstairs)
• English 18^th c. inlaid burl walnut slant-front secretary
• Edwardian inlaid mahogany and satinwood chest of drawers, c. 1900
• George III early 19^th c. mahogany chest of drawers with ivory escutcheons
• George III early 19^th c. walnut chest on chest
• Small Georgian-style mahogany chest of drawers
• George III-style mahogany bachelor’s chest
• English 19^th c. pine chest of drawers
• Pair Louis XVI-style parquetry inlaid marble commodes (bedsides)
• Pair Chinese Chippendale-style 19^th c. carved mahogany armchairs upholstered in red
• Pair George III early 19^th c. carved armchairs
• George III late 18^th c. mahogany library armchair in geometric upholstery (portrait of Judge Feldman sitting in this chair by Ozols is included in sale)
• Biedermeier early 19^th c. ebonized and fruitwood armchair upholstered in needlepoint
• Louis XV-style carved beechwood fauteuil with slipcover
• Pair vintage pastel silk stripe upholstered club chairs
• Edwardian-style upholstered bench
• Louis XVI-style giltwood bench 
• Edwardian mahogany bookstand
• Louis XV-style giltwood glass-encased vitrine
• Pair Modern iron and glass console tables, in the Manner of Mario Villa or Luis Colmenares 
• Pair iron and red granite-top console tables
• English late 19^th c. oak writing table
• Regency-style inlaid mahogany library/console table
• Continental 19^th c. cast iron bistro-style marble table
• Louis XVI-style gilt bronze verdi marble cocktail table
• Small Victorian cast iron and marble table
• Louis XVI-style giltwood ormolu-mounted marble cocktail/coffee table
• English 19^th c. Japanned nestling tables
• Vintage 90’s round marble cocktail table
• Arts and Crafts-style mahogany Églomisé top tric-trac table
• English oak trolleys
• Art Deco patinated metal shaving stand
• Custom king size bed, silk upholstered headboard with matching bedding and wall drape 
• King size oak headboard + custom-made bedding
• Louis Phillipe walnut daybed
• Several custom upholstered chairs and chaise lounge 

DECORATIVE & COLLECTIBLE

• Gustave Gurschner Art Noveau bronze and nautilus shell lamp, early 20^th c.
• Art Nouveau early 20^th c. art glass and wrought iron torchère floor lamp
• Fantastic selection of lamps throughout house and cottage – green tole table lamp, Gothic-style bronze table lamp, Beaux Arts bronze and slag glass table lamp, onyx and gilt bronze table lamp, floor lamps and many others
• Tiffany Studios “Pine Needle” two-piece bronze desk set – inkwell and pen tray, both stamped Tiffany Studios New York 1006
• Venetian early to mid 20^th c. etched glass mirror
• Regency-style inlaid mahogany pier mirror, c. 1900
• Impressive pair of Empire parcel gilt bronze figural three-light candelabras
• Pair Renaissance Revival 19^th c. bronze candelabras
• French late 19^th c. marble and gilt bronze clock garniture 
• French late 19^th c. bronze, champleve enamel and onyx compote
• Two Steuben crystal bowls
• Group of Italian rock crystal, rose quartz, amethyst and jadeite wire grapes
• Collection of vintage and antique decorative pillows in various sizes
• Anglo-Indian mid 19^th c. coromandel inlaid work box
• English 19^th c. lap desk
• Several antique boxes
• Edwardian tortoise shell and brass tea caddy
• Several English 19^th c. mahogany tea caddies
• Large antique Turkish Oushak wool carpet
• Chinese Art Deco carpet + one small rug
• Shiraz, Bokara and Tribal wool carpets and many more antique rugs
• Eliada Tuttle 19^th c. painted and stenciled mahogany wall clock
• Hans Lufft German Art Deco barometer
• Mettlach Art Nouveau #2801 2L beer stein
• Pair Italian Verdi marble and ormolu-mounted pedestals
• Multiple faux-finish pedestals, various sizes
• Oak folding library ladder
• Edwardian cast iron and mahogany book stand
• Victorian beadwork plateaus 
• Zino mahogany humidor and others + cigar-related items
• Vintage Mahjong sets
• Antique cast iron dog and cat
• Collection of crystal perfume bottles; pair Serves perfume bottles
• Swaine Adney Brigg black umbrellas from London
• Dozens of small collectible and decorative items

DINING & ENTERTAINING

• Reed & Barton six-piece silverplate tea service
• English 20^th c. silverplate samovar
• English 20^th c. silverplate clam shell bread warmer
• Silverplate serving trays and other vintage trays
• William Yeoward set of four crystal tumblers
• Crystal decanters
• Este Ceramiche for Tiffany & Co. blue and white porcelain water pitcher

LIBRARY & DOCUMENTS

Judge Feldman’s impressive personal library with thousands of books, including rare volumes and leatherbound sets as well as many books signed and inscribed to the Judge from many authors, including his longtime friend, Justice Antonin Scalia. Please take time to carefully read through the list below for details.

• Copy of Declaration of Independence, number 52/5000 (This copy hung in Judge Feldman’s Chambers)
• New Orleans and Its Living Past by Clarence John Laughlin and David L. Cohn, 1941, copy #866/1030
• History of New Orleans by John Smith Kendall, 2-volumes
• The Writings of George Washington, 1873, edited by Jared Sparks, 1837, 12 volumes in leather
• The Works of Edmund Burke, 19^th c., 12-volumes in leather
• The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England Begun in the Year 1641, 1707, 6-volumes in leather
• Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American History, London 1888, 6-volumes in leather
• The Newgate Calendar; comprising Interesting Memoires of the Most Notorious Characters, 1824, 4-volumes in leather
• The Madison Papers, 3-volumes in leather
• Burn’s Justice, 3-volumes in leather
• Westminster Hall: Or Professional Relics and Anecdotes of the Bar and Bench of Woolsack, London 1825, 3-volumes in leather
• Wits & Beaux of Society, 2-volumes in leather
• Recollections of the Last Ten Years, Passed in Occasional Residences and Journeyings in the Valley of the Mississippi, Boston 1826
• The South in the Building of the Nation, 1909, 11-volumes in leather
• Encyclopedia of Cottage, Farm, and Villa Architecture and Furniture, London 1846, leatherbound
• Earl of Beaconsfield, K.G. Upwards of 100 Cartoons from the Collection of “Mr. Punch,” 1843-1878, London, 1878
• Works of Charles Dickens, 15-volume set
• Works of Balzac, 16-volume set
• Capital: A Critique of Political Economy by Karl Max, complete 3 volumes
• Pudd’nhead Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins by Mark Twain
• Walker Percy signed books
• Tulane Law Reviews from 1930’s-1970’s
• Three books signed by Justice Antonin Scalia, including, Antonin Scalia’s Jurisprudence: Text and Tradition, Scalia Dissents, and The Political Thought of Justice Antonin Scalia 
• Books signed by Judge William H. Rehnquist and Judge Stephen Breyer
• MANY MORE SETS AND HUNDREDS OF OTHERS
• Large selection of books signed and inscribed to Judge Feldman by the authors, including Mitch Landrieu, Julia Reed and many others
• Selection of local and regional coffee table books 

CLOSET & LINENS

• Collection of fine custom-tailored men’s two-piece suits by Henry Poole & Co., 15 Saville Row, London, approximately 50 are available – dark navy, grey, pinstripes and others + some sports jackets (Note: Judge Feldman was 5’8 and small-framed) Retail: $10,000 each
• Large selection of custom-made dress shoes from London + others
• Dress shirts and cashmere sweaters
• Neckties and bowties and belts
• Judge Feldman’s leather briefcases, all stamped with his initials: M.L.C.F.
• Antique beaver top hat; several other gentleman's hats and ball caps 
• English 19^th c. tin hat box
• Some cufflinks
• Lots of decorative pillows
• Bedding, blankets and lots of misc. linens

CARRIAGE HOUSE & OUTDOOR

• Two Lawrence J. Arata-style “John F. Kennedy” rocking chairs, upholstered in vintage vinyl 
• Louis XVI-style 19^th c. polychromed center table
• French early 20^th c. ormolu-mounted marble commode stand
• Regency-style mahogany chest of drawers
• Set of four Danish 20^th c. oak bentwood/plank chairs
• Contemporary wrought iron and copper hanging rack, attributed to Mario Villa
• Pair contemporary barstools
• Oak library ladder 
• Lots of art in the guest house – Ozols, photographs, law/political, etc.
• French 19^th c. black slate mantel clock
• Pair Chinese 20^th c. porcelain jar table lamps
• Carved ship model in display case 
• Chinese Art Deco rug
• Hundreds of books – New Orleans and regional interest, N.O. Architecture books, novels, law books, hundreds of paperbacks, etc. 
• Pair vintage large brass elephants; pair Continental carved wood elephants, collection of vintage elephants ranging in size
• Patio iron table and four chairs
• Pair iron patio loungers
• Pair Jorge Pensi for Knoll “Toledo” aluminum armchairs
• Pair patinated bronze sitting lion figures
• Jo Ann Greenberg tiled table
• Jo Ann Greenberg large planter + several wall plaques 
• Several cast concrete planters with old patina
• Concrete cats + others

ATTIC

• English 19th c. mahogany library table with two drawers
• Three large 90's custom-made giltwood light fixtures
• Lots of mid-century artwork - etchings, prints, etc.
• Lots of books and vintage Vogue magazines from the 60's and 70's
• Large antique steamer trunk
• Cast iron andirons 
• Decorating supplies
• Lots of misc. stuff in the attic