HISTORIC LANAUX MANSION - ESPLANADE AVENUE SALE

HISTORIC ESPLANADE AVENUE SALE

ESTATE OF RUTH BODENHEIMER – LANAUX MANSION

Saturday, January 25, 9am-5pm
(Numbers passed out at 7am for early bird crowd control)

Sunday, January, 26, 10am-4pm
(Discount Day)

Ruth Bodenheimer first visited the Lanaux Mansion with her father when she was 16 years old. Captivated by its double formal parlors with 15-foot ceilings, she recalled telling her father that “one day she would live in this house”. Ruth purchased the house 30 years later in 1986 and began restoration. Ruth had been fascinated with New Orleans Victoriana long before she purchased the Italianate mansion, built by Charles Andrew Johnson in 1879. She had 13 years of experience working in an auction gallery and did not acquire the Lanaux Mansion empty-handed or without knowledge. It was the start of 30+ year commitment for the fourth owner of the mansion.

Long before the Lanaux Mansion took over Ruth, she had collected Victorian-era furnishings and collectibles. Collecting and dealing in antiques ran through her veins. She would buy and sell antiques at the French Market and remembers many local antiques dealers there from a young age.

This sale includes a lifelong collection of antiques and collectibles from Ruth’s decades of acquiring in and around New Orleans. Also included in this sale are pieces that are original to Charles Andrew Johnson, c. 1879, including his personal Renaissance Revival partner’s desk and chair, two Renaissance Revival mahogany and rosewood bookcases now situated in the dining room, two tin plate warmers, numerous objects recently discovered in the attic and much more. 

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On a personal note, this is one of those marvelous sales that only comes around once in a decade or so - the one's we all wait for. Having grown up around antiques and old houses, I was truly in my element in this house re-arranging and staging vignettes. It was a real pleasure working with Ruth's collection she so passionately collected in her lifetime. Her energy can be felt in every corner of the house and I give her credit for how well the house turned out. Special thanks to everyone who assisted in the quick turnaround of this 10,000 sq. ft. mansion. Thank you Mark G., Laura, Della, Stacy, Barbara, Mark C., Ricky and the crew. You are all priceless! 

We hope you, our devoted followers and others, will join us for this most special sale in the Faubourg Marigny. - Jonathan 

HOUSE LAYOUT

It might be helpful to address the layout of the house so folks know where to go. The photos are in order of the layout of the house.

Note: We have security for the weekend and the house is under 24-hour surveillance - inside and out.

ESPLANADE ENTRANCE (one way in and out)

MAIN FLOOR:
Foyer 
First Parlor (Facing Esplanade)
Second Parlor
Dining Room
Downstairs “Country” Kitchen
Display Case Room (Silver, Jewelry, Ephemera, Small Valuables)

UPSTAIRS:
Upstairs Landing/Library (Facing Chartres) 
Upstairs Living/Kitchen/Bath (Facing Esplanade)
Victorian Bedroom
Nursery/Linen Room

CHARTRES ENTRANCE (one way in and out)
SEPARATE CHECKOUT

Courtyard (Garden, Architectural, Trunks, Christmas/Mardi Gras)
Guest House 
Upstairs Apartment – upstairs accessible from courtyard

Furniture Highlights:

This sale includes a large selection of late 19th c. furniture, including several pieces original to the house purchased by Charles Andrew Johnson, c. 1879. A partial list of furniture highlights include:

• Two matching Renaissance Revival mahogany and rosewood bookcases; Provenance: purchased by Charles Andrew Johnson, c.1879, original to the house
• Renaissance Revival carved walnut partners desk with green felt, accompanied by a Victorian carved armchair. Provenance: Charles Andrew Johnson’s personal desk and chair from his library, original to the house
• Renaissance Revival inlaid and ebonized walnut center table with rouge marble, New York
• Renaissance Revival carved walnut writing table with tooled leather surface
• Carved walnut marble tables in rouge and carrara marble – some of finer quality
• American Aesthetic carved ebonized slipper chair; Aesthetic ebonized needlepoint footstool 
• Chippendale dining table, solid mahogany, 20th c.; Set of six Chippendale dining chairs
• American Classical mahogany sideboard with brass gallery
• American Classical mahogany armoire, fitted with later shelves 
• Empire mahogany wardrobes
• American Empire mahogany card table
• Eastlake bookcases – one three door and one single door
• Eastlake secretary bookcase
• Eastlake writing tables with green felt surfaces
• Empire mahogany plantation desk
• Antique chest of drawers with glass pulls; English mahogany chest of drawers
• Cast iron and brass scroll bed 
• Renaissance Revival high-back single bed
• Antique mahogany baby bed; 19th c. youth bed
• Contemporary mahogany daybed
• Antique music cabinet
• Antique marble washstands 
• Eastlake walnut marble inset pedestals/drink stands
• Brass and onyx stand
• Bamboo étagère with japanning shelves; bamboo sewing stand; bamboo stand
• Large selection of 19th c. parlor and side chairs throughout house 
• Victorian wicker rocker; Eastlake rockers
• Victorian settee in plum velvet
• Antique child’s faux bois armchair with rouge velvet seat
• Antique needlepoint footstools; leopard print ottoman with fringe; piano stools; 
• Wingback chairs
• Two antique pie safes 
• Apartment and guest house full of functional furniture, including a slip a covered sofa, bedside tables, occasional tables, chairs and more

Art highlights: 

This sale includes a wide variety of art from Ruth’s decades of collecting. A partial list of art includes:

• Louis-Robert Cuvillon (French 1848-1931) “A Persian Belle,” watercolor, with “Knoedler, New York” label
• William Henry Williamson (British 1820-1883) “Ships near a Rocky Coast” and “Ships near the Dock,” both oil on canvas, 1869, both signed, mounted behind glass and in giltwood frames
• American School “Boats Along the Coast,” oil on board, signed E. W., 19th c.
• Continental School “Still Life of Flowers with Parrot,” oil on canvas, 19th c.
• Continental School “Courting Couple at the Well,” oil on canvas, 19th c.
• Continental School “Traveler with Staff,” oil on canvas, 19th c.
• Italian school “Venetian Canal,” oil on canvas, signed J. Maniaci, 1926
• Portrait of a Gentlemen, 19th c. in giltwood frame
• Portrait of a young Victorian boy standing at pedestal, mahogany frame, 19th c.
• Portrait of a Victorian lady in a bonnet, heavily carved gilt frame, behind glass, 19th c.
• Several Continental School oil paintings from the 19th c. 
• “Sunflowers,” oil on board, 19th c.
• William Morris Hobbs, four engravings, all pencil signed and titled (none of N.O. interest)
• Kerri McCaffety (New Orleans) “Ursuline Convent” and “Allain’s Bed,” photographic prints on watercolor paper
• New Orleans French Quarter courtyard sketches, signed H. C. Welman
• Sketches of Lanaux Mansion
• Other 19th and 20th c.  paintings and prints, many in antique frames

Local Historical and Photography Highlights:

• Ernest J. Bellocq original 1904 photograph showing the Hausmann & Sons Jewelers family with a horse and buggy with the Hausmann name, accompanied by an original 1898 photograph of “Hausmann Shopmates” 
• Banquet invitation for President William McKinley's 1901 visit to New Orleans - the first U.S. President to visit NOLA
• The St. Charles Hotel interior and exterior photographs
• Photograph of the re-staged Rex parade for the Masonic Convention in 1910 in front of The St. Charles Hotel
• The St. Charles Hotel Carnival dance ads and menus 
• Two brass hotel wall racks from The St. Charles Hotel
• Roosevelt Hotel wedding party interior photos; exterior Roosevelt Hotel group photograph
• Three framed Louisiana bonds for $1,000 and several unframed copies available
• The Historical Encyclopedia of Louisiana, Vol. I & II
• Books on local and regional interests
• New Orleans postcards
• Photograph of a New Orleans police officer
• Rare photographs of Creoles 
• Large selection of CDV photographs
• Dozens of misc. framed 19th c. photographs throughout 

Decorative and Collectible highlights:

• Two late 19th c. tin footed plate warmers, original to the house, c. 1879
• Impressive Art Deco light fixture with original slag glass panels, c. 1900 
• Three Chinese white glazed porcelain lamps
• Art Deco lamp; Chinese deco brass stand
• 19th c. oil lamps – most converted to electric 
• Antique cast iron and brass floor lamps; many antique and vintage lamps throughout 
• Pair 19th c. crystal gold overlay luster lamps; pair 19th c. pink glass luster lamps
• Pair 19th c. glass hurricanes 
• Pair of Beaux Arts patinated metal ewers, c. 1900
• Pairs of 19th c. brass and opalescent glass curtain tiebacks
• Chinese blue and white porcelain umbrella stands, garden seat, fish bowl and more
• Chinese porcelain wall pocket, 19th c.; Chinese porcelain vases 
• Majolica jardiniere with stand; Majolica umbrella stand
• Victorian umbrellas and some canes
• Coralene orange glass egg-shaped liquor set
• Decorative and collectible 19th c. Victorian accessories throughout
• Victorian vanity and dressing accessories
• Chinese tole tin chamber pot
• Antique mirrors throughout (note: all overmantle mirrors are NFS)
• Antique rugs throughout, including oriental and Persian
• Hundreds of antique and vintage linens, including lace bed covers, table clothes, other Victorian lace and much more
• Victorian ladies clothing, including a fine brocade bodice with beaded details 
• 19th c. lace ladies and child’s gowns
• Vintage ladies hats
• Two Japanese wedding kimonos 
• Victorian sewing stand with rotating top covered in a plum velvet
• Antique Hendryx brass bird cage with stand
• Antique stereoscope with cards
• Selection of Eastlake picture frames; large 19th c. giltwood frame
• Rosewood cigar carousel music box
• Antique cast iron Enterprise MFG coffee grinder; Kaffee tin coffee grinder
• Louisville, KY cast iron kettle; Wagner cast iron kettle
• Miniature cast iron stove 
• Enamelware
• Stoneware jugs from Pennsylvania 
• Vintage tins
• Selection of antique toys, including iron and tin
• Le Verre glass vase
• Moorcroft vase
• Mary Gregory glass trinket box
• Books – antique to contemporary, many reference books
• 1940's safe in a mahogany case with the key 
• Christmas and Mardi Gras decorations

China, Crystal and Entertaining highlights:

• Limoges, including a set of luncheon or dessert plates, set of berry bowls, deviled egg tray
• 19th c. porcelain, including cups and saucer sets, misc. plates, serving pieces, etc.
• 19th c. ironstone luncheon set
• French crystal stemware
• Party glassware and plates
• Large cut glass collection, including cut glass punch bowl, bowls, compotes, sets of plates and more
• Aesthetic Movement silverplate 
• Silverplate epergne
• Reed and Barton silverplate tea and coffee service (no tray)
• Old Field Liverpool silverplate tea set
• Blue Danube blue and white dinnerware set
• Lenox Christmas china
• Other misc. china and dinnerware

Jewelry and Silver highlights:

• Sterling and estate jewelry - many designer names
• Tiffany & Co. “Shell and Thread,” set of nine knives
• Kirk & Son gold plated silverplate repoussé water pitcher, 19th c.
• International sterling service
• Sterling punch ladle
• Small Mexican silver tray
• Lenox porcelain and sterling demitasse set
• Sterling liquor tags
• Sterling repoussé dresser combs; sterling vanity mirror, shoe horns and other accessories
• Misc. sterling pieces

Garden and Attic highlights:

The attic was cleared for the first time in 140 years for this sale. Many of the attic items are found in the courtyard and included in this list.

• 19th c. cast iron gate or fence panel from a cemetery
• Iron fence panels; iron garden implements
• Concrete bench with dolphin bases
• Victorian wirework plant stand
• Some planters
• 19th c. iron exercise machine
• Old trunks and shipping crates, including a trunk with the initials of the builder, C.A.J.
• Antique doors and windows
• Old beds
• 19th c. carved curtain rods
• Misc. items from the attic