50% OFF -MCM Westlake Estate of UT Prof: Antiquities, Oriental Rugs, Rare Books, Sculpture, Etchings

Austin Estate Sales is pleased to bring you the distinguished estate of a University of Texas Professor, author and collector.  Set in a 1961 2-story mid-century modern Westlake home - a jewel box and as you can see in the photos the collected contents and home rival each other in beauty and style.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  PARKING IS AT THE BOTTOM OF A HILL AND BE PREPARED AS THERE IS A STEEP WALK UP A DRIVEWAY WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED BY CUSTOMERS IN ORDER TO ATTEND THIS SALE. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BRING YOUR CAR UP THE HILL TO LOAD LARGE PURCHASES BUT THERE IS NO PARKING AVAILABLE CLOSE TO THE HOME.  THERE WILL BE A PARKING ATTENDANT AT THE DRIVEWAY OF THE HOME TO MONITOR ENTRY.  WEAR YOUR WALKING SHOES AND PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!!!

Our client was a lifelong Texan who grew up in Dallas.  As a U.T. graduate with a PhD in Political Science from the University of Chicago, he was later appointed Assistant Professor at Oberlin college in 1966 and returning to the University of Texas for 4 decades. He was equally devoted to teaching, writing and research which is evidenced in the extensive book collection encompassing a broad range of topics from around the world.

The sale features mid-to late 20th century modern furnishings, hand woven Persian and far Eastern rugs, Frederick Cooper lamps, modernist lighting and decor and a collection of antique and ancient art objects, Buddhas, masks, crafts and textiles. Pieces include an Ekornes leather lounge chair, round oak tables, chrome and glass coffee and end tables, Ethan Allen leather couch, a 1980's mirrored "floating" coffee table, Mission oak desk, Various mod glass and metal tables, teak bookshelves, signed pottery, art glass and abstract art.  Modernist sculptures, religious relics, 19th century chromolithography and ethnographic objects with exhaustive histories and provenance are also represented in the sale. You'll find vintage oriental hand woven rugs, books of all genres including signed first editions, coffee table art, hardbacks with dust jackets, Texana, India, birding, botany, fiction, political science, numerous biographies and beautiful cookbooks.  The kitchen includes several sets of china, cutlery, crystal, bowls, Corningware, Le Crueset, stemware, sterling, and numerous serving pieces. All manner of high-end stereo equipment and electronics.  A very extensive collection of CD's, classical music and opera and many rare boxed sets are available as well as a library of hard to find film titles on DVD and Blu-Ray. Outdoor items include many large glazed pots, hammock and patio furniture

Men's clothing in medium size includes: Bill Blass, Jhanes Barnes, batik, robes, a tuxedo and suits, t-shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, leather belts, ties, sportswear, dress and casual shoes in size 9.

The pictures tell the story. We hope you will attend this very special sale.