Historic Irvington Mansion, Madam C.J. Walker

 

We are selling the contents of this exquisite historic 34 room mansion featuring a fine collection of art by well known artists,  fine antiques, an exquisite French formal dining room suite, gorgeous Persian carpets, African art and artifacts, memorabilia, instruments, gym equipment, and a variety of other household items.

 

The art collection consists of the following:

Paintings by Clementine Hunter (often referred to as the equivalent Grandma Moses)

Rembrandt etchings

Miro, Dali and Lautrec signed lithographs and drawings

Tanner paintings (most distinguished African American artist of the 19th century)

Shearer  -- o/c paintings

Romare Bearden -- o/c several paintings

 

Photographs by famed photographer James Van der Zee, known for his work in the Harlem renaissance

 

Very special pen and watercolor portrait of Madam Walker that is worthy of being hung in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

 

Among the antiques are several French bombe chests with extraordinary marquetry, French garniture sets, Margaret Beaudette sculpture, antique lion's head throne chairs, German pendelum clock, carved pedestals, fruit wood four poster bedroom, many fine carpets, Amish fireplaces, antique serpentine chest with marble top, tufted down sofa, several pianos including a pianola .... modern tufted leather lounge, Ivory coast masks and many African carvings including a rare reliquary figure from Gabon.  Other items:  art glass, dry sinks, country vintage furniture,  folk art, carved book cases,  gym equipment (weight rack, abductor machine and True elliptical),  household galore, and a treasure trove of discoveries!

 

The mansion, named Villa Lewaro,was built in 1918 as Madam Walker's summer residence. She was the first American self made entrepreneur and millionairess....   and was famous for her community activism and philanthropy. 

 

Now you will have an opportunity to own a piece of her history .... Please join us at very special event.

 

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