EXCEPTIONAL LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT ESTATE SALE

EXCEPTIONAL LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT ESTATE SALE 

You're invited to join us Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10 for this exceptional Lower Garden District estate sale!

Featuring important works by renowned artist, Hunt Slonem and contemporary works by Nicholis Africano, Katrina Andry, James Groff, Fernando Canovas, Jonathan Silver, Keith Pareli, Aron Belka, Joan Miró and many others. The stylish owners of this beautifully appointed home have lived in Mexico City and New York City, where they were heavily involved in the NYC art scene. They accumulated fabulous works of art. stunning antiques and stylish furnishings along the way. They are fabulous entertainers and hosted beautiful parties in this home and this sale includes all the beautiful appointments used at their lavish parties. 

There is something for everyone at this sale! Every cabinet and closet is full - lots to uncover and discover! This is a great opportunity to acquire fine furnishings and modern art without the additional fees! Hope to see everyone at this very special sale August 9-10.

Important Notes:

• The house is going to act of sale right after the estate sale, so there will be a short window to coordinate and remove furniture and art from the house. Everything must be picked up and removed no later than Tuesday evening, August 12! There is very little flexibility here, so please plan ahead and have movers on standby. We have recommended movers posted in this ad and at the checkout tables. We highly recommend Eric Jackson/Smooth Movers (504) 251-3826 and Ricky Stephens (504) 418-6150.
• We will not be able to assist in removing furniture and heavy items from the house. Please be prepared with capable help and see out list of movers at the checkout tables.
• It is important to note that a short list of items in this sale will be priced with reserves, particularly art, and may not be discounted on Sunday. 
• This is a TAG estate sale, not an auction. We do not handle phone bids or sales and we do not ship. You must attend the sale to purchase. We do not release pricing prior to the sale. 
• Although the house is large, expect limited access when we first open. We will do our best to get everyone in the sale as quickly as possible. Numbers will be passed out at 7am sharp Saturday only. 

FURNITURE

DOWNSTAIRS

• Yamaha G1 black lacquered baby grand piano, serial: J 3920280
• Pair Georgian 19th c. giltwood carved eagle marble pier tables, manner of William Kent (1685-1748)
• Pair Maison Jansen French Directoire-style black lacquered and gilt cabinets with carrara marble tops, first half 20th c., measures 60.5” W x 40” H x 20.5” D
• Pair Maison Jansen French Directoire-style polychrome and gilt fauteuils with modern silk upholstery, mid 20th c., serial number stamped underside
• Attributed to Pierre Patout (French, 1879-1965), pair Art Deco carved mahogany fauteuils, Provenance: Marie & Cyril Grisot, Paul Bernt, Paris
• Andre Arbus (French, 1903-1969), French Modern marquetry sycamore sideboard, Provenance: Marie & Cyril Grisot, Paul Bernt, Paris
• Andre Arbus (French, 1903-1969), French Modern sycamore and mahogany extension dining table with several leaves, Provenance: Marie & Cyril Grisot, Paul Bernt, Paris
• Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt brass Bureau Cylindre
• Louis XVI polychrome and gilt marble console table
• French Empire 19th c. carved mahogany ormolu-mounted marble pier table
• French Empire mahogany marble top gueridon 
• Louis Philippe maple commode with black marble top
• French 19th c. carved fruitwood sideboard
• Large oak cupboard with white painted interior, glass cabinet top over shelved interior bottom, measures 102” H x 58.75” W x 24” D
• EJ Victor mahogany inlaid breakfront china cabinet/bookcase with lighted interior
• English 19th c. mahogany bookcases, two matching available - marked separately 
• Mario Villa patinated metal nude figural table, signed and dated 1990
• Jim Thompson custom-upholstered sofa, measures 8’ L x 39” D
• George Smith coral stripe sofa
• George Smith pair down-filled club chairs
• French Louis XVI-style polychrome daybed with linen down-filled cushion and bolsters
• Grey and white leopard print upholstered chaise lounge
• Pair Louis XVI-style leather upholstered bergères
• Set of 10 contemporary bentwood X-back dining chairs
• Set of four French early 20th c. leather high back dining chairs
• Contemporary polished brass cocktail table, measures 48” x 48”, purchased recently from JADE interiors on Metairie Road
• Pair antique faux bamboo upholstered footstools
• Chinese "Famille Jaune" porcelain gilt metal occasional table 
• Small contemporary metal gueridon-style tables
• George Nelson for Herman Miller metal cabinet
• Edward Wormley for Dunbar footstools, model 5002, two pairs available
• Small birds eye maple table with metal base
• Venetian Rococo-stye Blackamoor pedestal
• Several stylish side/occasional tables

UPSTAIRS

• Designer black and silvered king size four poster bed with silvered Greek Key border 
• King Sleep Number adjustable bed, fairly new 
• Egyptian Revival king size bed with brass finials and velvet upholstered headboard and footboard (the red toile and ticking stripe bedding is marked separately) 
• Restoration Hardware queen linen bed
• John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, MI, mid-century credenza 
• George III 18th c. mahogany chest on chest, Provenance: Uptowner Antiques, NOLA
• Two George III 18th c. flame mahogany chest of drawers
• Biedemier style maple and ebonized chest of drawers with Greek Key relief
• Three Dorothy Draper for Heritage Henredon black lacquered and gilt chests
• French carved walnut and marble semainier
• Louis Philippe 19th c. elmwood deux corps, measures 98" H x 53" W x 19.5" D
• Pine double-door linen cabinet
• Large English oak partners desk with tooled leather top
• Art Deco-style round occasional table with ivory inlay
• Contemporary metal and granite medicine cabinet
• Custom-made ticking stripe upholstered sofa, custom-made in NYC
• Japanese mid-century lacquered and Japanned cocktail table

CARRIAGE HOUSE

• Pair wood and rattan sofas with black and white cushions
• Round glass top table with metal base
• Two metal queen beds, marked with the mattress sets and bedding/pillows
• Pair contemporary red chests/cabinets
• Mirrored chest  

ART

• Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), “Daffodils and Orchids,” oil on canvas, measures 65” H x 78” W
• Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), “Siddartha,” oil on board, fabulous frame, measures overall 41” H x 33.5” W
• Nicholis Africano (American, b. 1948), “Untitled/Figure of Statue,” oil on canvas, incredible hand-carved frame, measures overall 104” H x 80” W x 5” D, Provenance: Holly Solomon Gallery, New York
• Katrina Andry (New Orleans), “No Culture Above That of the (en)Lightened Man,” color reduction on woodcut, 2020, ed. 2/3
• Fernando Canovas (Argentine, b. 1960), “Untitled/Blue Vases,” 1994, acrylic and ink on unstretched canvas mounted on board, signed, measures 56” H x 66” W
• Jonathan Silver (American, 1937-1991), Abstract Standing Figure, bronze
• Keith Parelli (New Orleans), "Firefly," mixed media monotype collage, 2009
• Richard Nocera (American, b. 1973), “St. Sebastian/Man Smoking,” acrylic on canvas, measures 84” H x 56” W
• James Groff (American, b. 1937), “After Dark,” oil on canvas, measures 94” H x 70” W, Provenance: Gremillion & Co. Fine Art, Houston
• Knox Martin (Columbian, 1923-2022), pair abstract works, acrylic on paper, floating frames, marked as pair
• Aron Belka (Utah/New Orleans, b. 1974), "Sock Hat Study," oil on panel, 2017
• Aron Belka (Utah/New Orleans, b. 1974), "Wills Point," oil on canvas, 2016
• Randolph Tucker Fitz-Hugh (American, 20th c.), Pair "Oysters," oil on canvas, 2010
• Julie Silvers (New Orleans), acrylic and mixed media on canvas
• Sarah Nelson (New Orleans), “Lean on Me,” oil on canvas, 2019
• Fernand Léger (French, 1881-1955), "Les Deux Visages/The Two Faces," lithograph, signed, ed/ 68/75
• Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983), lithograph, H.C. edition, pencil signed
• Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1984), "Divine Comedy, Purgatory 4," woodcut, unsigned, stamped
• Orlando Agudelo-Botero (Columbian, b. 1946), untitled abstract figural, serigraph, printers proof, signed, ed. 4/5
• Larry Horowitz (American, b. 1956), Untitled/Lake Scene," pastel on canvas, signed
• Wulf Erich Barsch (Utah/Germany, b. 1943), painted pyramid and painted obelisk
• Emilie Rhys (New Orleans), "Preservation Hall Jazz Band," archival print, 2017
• Two photographs by Josephine Sacabo 

DECORATIVE + DESIGN

• Impressive French 19th c. giltwood overmantel mirror, measures 88” H x 59” W
• French Empire carved mahogany ormolu-mounted mirror
• Matching pair 20th c. Venetian mirrors
• Massive pressed tin mirror
• Semi-antique Joshghan Persian wool carpet, measures 19’ 8” x 12’ 9” (main drawing room)
• Semi-antique Heriz carpet, c. 1925, measures 12’ 9” x 9’ 3”, (upstairs bedroom)
• More Persian carpets throughout
• Napoleon III gilt bronze mantel clock, c. 1850, Provenance: David Sutherland, Houston
• French Empire carved mahogany ormolu-mounted mirror
• Pair vintage brass and marble torchère lamps with Greek Key glass shades
• Pair vintage Chapman silver urn ram lamps with silver-lined shades
• Pair antique wallpaper rollers mounted as lamps with glossy red shades
• Antique English ironstone potpourri vase, c. 1820
• Pair San Miguel, Mexico large green ceramic pineapples
• Chelsea House majolica monkeys and bananas centerpiece bowl
• Several Steuben glass bowls
• Pair Baccarat crystal "Orsay" cobalt vases: Orsay was introduced in 1991
• Baccarat crystal Harmonie vases, 12" and 10" and other Baccarat vases
• Baccarat figurines
• St. Louis France crystal cobalt and clear vases 
• Fabergé cobalt and clear crystal bowl with box
• Bernardaud Herve van der Straeten Limoges plate
• Lynn Chase "Jaguar Jungle" dinnerware
• Large 19th c. majolica vase with grape relief
• Vintage Boehm figures
• Hundreds of fabulous books – art, design, architecture, photography, fashion, New Orleans and regional, and many more…and many are signed
• Pablo Picasso Guernica Folio, 42 Preliminary Studies on Paper; many more books on Picasso
• Fleur Cowles: The Best of Flair, 1999
• NEWPHOTO 10 Years, Chinese Photography portfolio, 2007, new in box
• Pair Italian majolica terracotta Blackamoor calling card stands
• Pair very large antique iron fireplace andirons
• Lots of candle lanterns

KITCHEN + ENTERTAINING

• Christofle “Aria” silverplate flatware set, 8-piece place setting, service for 11-24
• Michael Aram stainless flatware set
• Christopher Spitzmiller NYC ‘marble’ dinnerware - dinner plates, salad plates and bowls - marked as a set
• Collection of Michael Aram entertaining pieces
• Baccarat crystal Harmomie old fashioned, tumblers and highballs
• Christian Dior “Casablanca” tea set with eight mugs
• Richard Ginori coffee cups and saucers
• Abigails Italy serving platters and bowls
• Hunt Slonem nut dishes and cocktail napkins
• Silverplate and pewter platters, bowls and misc. entertaining serving pieces 
• Vintage-style cabbage dinnerware, marked as a set
• Lots of glass vases for entertaining, all sizes, some tall/large
• Stemware in the dozens - many Riedel new in the box
• Cookbooks
• Wolfgang Puck toaster oven and several counter-top appliances 
• KitchenAid countertop mixer
• Several countertop appliances
• Le Creuset red dutch oven, like new
• All-Clad stainless cookware
• KITCHEN IS FULLY STOCKED! LOOK IN EVERY CABINET AND DRAWER

HOUSEHOLD + CLOSETS

• Large selection of table linens and bed and bath linens
• Costumes, etc.
• Large selection Christmas decorations of all kinds - large amount of ornaments from Neiman Marcus
• Fantastic selection of mens clothing - designer suits, sports jackets, button down shirts, outerwear, including some leather and suede jackets - lots of designer labels and many from Bergdorf Goodman
• Two Brackish feather bowties 
• Hermes neckties 

OUTDOOR

Please note: most all of the plants are NFS – look for yellow tags on anything that is for sale in the courtyard and highlighted below 

• Pair cast iron garden urns on stands with ferns – front of house
• Pair matching large cast aluminum urn garden planters, marked separately 
• Three cast iron urn planters, marked separately 
• Two antique cast iron tables with marble tops
• Large cast aluminum table with large square marble top
• High quality outdoor wicker patio suite with black and white strip cushions, six pieces - sofa, pair club chairs, footstool and two side tables,
• Cast aluminum garden bench
• Large French metal roof finial