The Leith McLean Adams Estate Sale

We are honored to host the estate sale of Leith McLean Adams — a beloved Newport, Rhode Island socialite with a charming pied-à-terre overlooking the harbor. To say her apartment is chock-full of treasures is an understatement. Every corner is layered with beautiful mahogany and maple antiques, sterling and silver-plate pieces, costume jewelry, artwork, and collected artifacts. A sculptor and painter herself, Adams possessed a discerning eye for art and craftsmanship. Her collection is both eclectic and sophisticated, featuring bronze recasts of her original commissions — including a striking bust of Aaron Burr — alongside original works by sought-after regional...