ST. CHARLES AVE. @ NEWCOMB MANSION- PART 1

ST. CHARLES AVENUE @ NEWCOMB BLVD. MANSION - PART 1

We’re thrilled to present an estate sale in the magnificent home of Sybil Calhoun at the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Newcomb Blvd. Three generations of the Calhoun family have lived in this 1917 mansion since the early 1930’s. The home is a time capsule with treasures in every corner! We’ve worked continuously on this sale since December and we’re excited to finally open the doors! Please take time to study the photos and our list of extensive highlights.

Join us for this special estate sale (the first of two sales) on March 23-24, Saturday, 9am-4pm and Sunday, 10am-3pm (discount day).

We will offer a second sale in April that will include items not offered in the first sale, including an impressive selection of estate jewelry, nice selection of sterling silver, collectibles and valuables, large collection of china (the kitchen and butlers pantry are both packed full), additional bedrooms and dressing rooms (all full), the third floor, and a very large basement, which is completely packed full, and of course anything unsold from the first sale. Keep and eye out for the second sale later in April.

Numbers will be passed out at 7am sharp Saturday only. 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 from the St. Charles Avenue entrance. Expect limited entry when we first open. As customers leave, we will let more inside and we will do our best to let customers in as quickly as possible.

Main entry to the sale is from the St. Charles Avenue side – entry only. Checkout and holding area will be in the driveway accessible through the Newcomb Blvd. facing foyer – exit only.

Holding tags for a long time is unacceptable. Only pull string tags for item(s) you are certain to purchase and bring to checkout immediately, otherwise risk the item(s) being re-tagged or sold. Do not peel 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 – ask for assistance.

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

Please do not block neighbor’s driveways. We recommend parking on St. Charles.

As standard, Saturday is priced as marked and Sunday is discount day – expect a lot of mark-down prices. 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 and the house is worth coming to see!

FURNITURE

St. Charles Foryer

• American Empire marble pier table
• Neoclassical inlaid demilune games table
• American Empire mahogany drop-leaf table

Newcomb Center Hall

• Spanish 17^th c. carved walnut refectory table with three drawers and original key
• Napoleon III ormolu-mounted inlaid center table
• Antique grandfather’s clock
• Italian Renaissance 17^th c. carved walnut inlaid hall chairs
• English early 20^th c. Spanish Baroque-style carved walnut armchairs

Formal Drawing Room

• English early 20^th c. sofa in pink damask upholstery
• English early 20^th c. William and Mary-style upholstered armchair
• Pair Queen Anne mahogany armchairs with pheasant upholstery
• Contemporary Asian-style low table
• American Empire mahogany center tables
• English early 20^th c. carved mahogany library or console table

Solarium

• Great selection of vintage rattan furniture – daybed/chaise lounge, armchair and ottoman, coffee table, nesting side tables, bar cabinet, tea cart, bookcase, glass-top table and four chairs and more (and rattan lamps!)
• Set of four bamboo folding chairs
• Vintage custom-upholstered sofa; dark leather sofa
• Yamaha Nippon Gakki G1 mahogany baby grand piano

Gentleman’s Study

• Pair exceptional English early 20^th c. tufted leather wing chairs with perfect wear and patina
• English early 20^th c. oversized partner’s desk with rouge tooled leather surface
• English early 20^th c. mahogany writing table with rouge tooled leather surface
• American Empire 19^th c. mahogany secretary bookcase
• American Empire 19^th c. mahogany marble center table
• Victorian 19^th c. Carrera marble center table
• French kidney-form Brocatelle marble drink stand/side table
• American Classical carved mahogany games table
• Pairs American Empire carved mahogany side chairs
• Pair mahogany side chests

Dining Room

• Berkey and Gay Furniture Co. carved mahogany dining suite – dining table (seats 12), set of 12 dining chairs, large sideboard/buffet and smaller server (all priced separately)
• Hekman cherry wood carved faux bamboo tea, dessert or beverage trolley
• Pair French 19^th c. carved mahogany pedestals

Breakfast Room

• Spanish 17^th c. polychrome Vargueno cabinet
• Spanish Colonial 17^th c.-style dining/breakfast table with wrought iron stretcher; three smaller Spanish Colonial console tables
• 12 Spanish Baroque-style carved walnut armchairs

Second Floor Landing & Ladies Bedroom & Dressing Room

• Victorian 19^th c. carved mahogany triple-section bookcase
• Renaissance Revival carved walnut secretary bookcase
• Continental carved mahogany bookshelf
• Barrister bookcase
• Pair pleather armchairs
• French marquetry inlaid drop-front secretary
• French Louis XV-style tufted upholstered bed – probably ¾ mattress
• Victorian sofa and parlor chairs
• Renaissance Revival carved mahogany chest of drawers
• Vintage mahogany dressing table
• Vintage custom-upholstered single bed with matching bedding

ART

• Robert Gordy (Louisiana, 1933-1986), “Egypt #1,” acrylic on canvas, 1977, signed and titled with Galerie Simone Stern label en verso; Provenance: from the Estate of Max Nathan, Jr., Garden Lane, New Orleans
• Jacob Manguno (Louisiana, 1925-2017), “Still Life with Mums,” oil on canvas, 2011, signed; Provenance: Vincent Mann Gallery, Royal Street
• Alexander Drysdale (Louisiana, 1870-1934), two Bayou Landscapes, oil wash on paper, both signed
• James Hosmer Perkins Wise (American/Louisiana, 1845-1901), “Louisiana Landscape with Figure,” oil on canvas, signed
• William Linnell (British, 1826—1906), “Harvest Evening,” oil on canvas, c. 1860, signed, presented in giltwood frame with artist and title plate
• Chapman Kelley (Texas, b. 1932), “ Avco de Tito – Roma,” oil on canvas, 1957, signed
• After Frederick Newenham (British, 1807-1859), “The Protector Dictating the Letter to John Milton, 1655,” oil on canvas, unsigned, presented in giltwood frame
• Jef Louis Van Leemputten (Belgium, 1865-1948), “Roosters Grazing,” oil on canvas, 1869, signed, presented in giltwood frame
• Etty Horton (British, 1835-1905), “Horses on the Farm,” oil on canvas, late 19^th/early 20^th c., signed, presented in giltwood frame
• Italian 18^th c. “Portrait of Knight in Armor,” oil on canvas, presented in period giltwood frame
• Arthur Bateman (British, 1883-1970), “Castle and Bridge,” oil on canvas, signed
• Modern abstract nude bronze sculpture, signed, 1993, A.P.

DECORATIVE & COLLECTIBLE

• George Washington bronze bust, marked The Gorham Co., Q 4.68
• Antique marble pedestal
• Swiss 19^th c. burl walnut cylinder music box, working condition
• Continental 19^th c. large tortoise shell crucifix
• Early 20^th c. Venetian etched glass mirror
• English 19^th c. papier mâché mother of pearl inlaid writing slope
• Vintage Curtis Jere' French Bistro metal wall sculpture
• Brian Bijan Hot Air Balloon brass and copper sculpture
• English carved mahogany and tooled leather library steps
• Group of eight vintage jockey/horse photographs
• Andreas Cellarius (Dutch/German 1516-1665), pair astrological map engravings, 18^th or 19^th c.
• Numerous lamps throughout: pair Fleur de Lis-style, brass samovar, pair brass Corinthian column, pair Italian faience, vintage rattan floor lamps and one table lamp and many others
• Pair late 19^th c. alabaster mantel urns with floral relief
• Large 20^th c. Chinese cloisonne fish bowl
• Candelabra pairs – crystal, silverplate and brass
• Several pair of antique brass and gilt altar candlesticks
• Huge selection of books on all three floors – several leatherbound sets
• 10-Volume Antique Japan book set, cloth-covered hardcovers bound in the Japanese style. J. B. Millet Company, Boston, 1897
• Military uniforms and accessories from WWI
• Semi-antique Persian carpets and runners – the large carpets in the formal drawing room and the dining room will be offered for sale in Part 2

DINING & ENTERTAINING

• Large selection of Libbey Rock Sharpe crystal stemware in various sizes, as well as matching plates and bowls
• Some china and dinnerware – Limoges and Lenox
• Crystal decanters and barware
• Metairie Country Club, Jamboree 1960, presented to Clay J. Calhoun, silverplated ice bucket
• Pair English silverplated urn-style champagne buckets
• Old silverplated trays and accessories
• Silverplated goblets
• Table linens
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CLOSET & LINENS

• Great selection of fur coats, jackets and stoles – mink, fox and rabbit. Several are from Yvonne LaFleur and Godchaux’s
• Selection of vintage ladies coats
• Antique wedding dress
• Selection of vintage ladies hats – many from old local department stores and some are from Bergdorf Goodman