A Century of Collecting: The Estate of Distinguished Memphis World Travelers

The owners were avid world travelers, journeying extensively for both pleasure and business — particularly throughout Asia prior to World War I — and amassed a significant collection of Asian antiques and artifacts, including several rare and important pieces. Prominent Memphians, they gave back humbly and consistently to their community, never seeking recognition. This sale stands as a testament to their lifelong curation, global travels, and refined eye.

Their travels and interests inspired a truly stunning assortment, including:

• Antique jade and rare Asian artifacts and antiques, including important historic pieces

• Native American antiques, art, and jewelry, including a vintage Squash Blossom necklace and extensive turquoise jewelry

• African art and antiques

• Italian antiques and bronze statues

• Fine art and framed works from around the world, spanning multiple decades and including several highly collectible and important pieces

• Historic Memphis memorabilia, including unique Cotton Carnival and MemFi Krewe items

• Tons of vintage and antique jewelry, including fine jewelry

• Collectible glassware, including American Brilliant, Steuben, Lalique, Murano, and Orrefors

• Fine china and crystal

• Herend pieces, Lalique pieces, and Lladró figurines

• Elegant antique furniture and fine antique lamps

• Antique rugs

• William Eubanks custom draperies

• Antique radios and antique typewriters

• Washer and dryer single vertical unit

• Extensive library, including table-top books, art books, antique Asian references, and rare volumes

• Large collection of women’s vintage clothing, including designer pieces by Gucci, Burberry, Oscar de la Renta, and other notable designers

• Record and CD collections

The full estate has been moved off-site to provide ample space, easy access, and the best possible shopping experience.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire pieces from a truly exceptional, globally curated estate—one that reflects a lifetime of travel, scholarship, and quiet generosity.