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The late copper heiress Huguette Clark, seen here in a 1930 photo. AP
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A George II Silver Caddy set in Tortoiseshell and Ivory Case William Tuite, London, 1757
A George II Silver Caddy set in Tortoiseshell and Ivory Case William Tuite, London, 1757. Estimate: $7,000-$10,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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Book of Hours, use of Paris, illuminated manuscript on vellum, 183 x 127mm, 148 folios
Book of Hours, use of Paris, illuminated manuscript on vellum, 183 x 127mm, 148 folios. Estimate: $40,000-$60,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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A French Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood, SatineÃÅ and Fruitwood Marquetry And Parquetry Bureau aÃÄ Cylindre By Maison Krieger, Paris, Last Quarter 19th Century. Estimate: $50,000-$80,000
A French Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood, Satine and Fruitwood Marquetry And Parquetry Bureau Cylindre By Maison Krieger, Paris, Last Quarter 19th Century. Estimate: $50,000-$80,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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WILLIAM MERRITT CHASE (1849-1916) A Water Fountain in Prospect Park signed 'Wm. M. Chase' (lower left) oil on panel Painted circa 1886. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. Estimate: $700,000-$1,000,000
William Merritt Chase (1849-1916), “A Water Fountain in Prospect Park” signed “Wm. M. Chase” (lower left), oil on panel, painted circa 1886. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. Estimate: $700,000-$1,000,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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. JOHN SINGER SARGENT (1856-1925) Girl Fishing at San Vigilio signed 'John S. Sargent' (upper left) and dated '1913' (upper right) oil on canvas 19 1/2 x 28 in. Estimate: $3,000,000-$5,000,000
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), “Girl Fishing at San Vigilio” signed “John S. Sargent” (upper left) and dated “1913” (upper right), oil on canvas, 19 1/2 x 28 in. Estimate: $3,000,000-$5,000,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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A Violin Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, Italy, Circa 1731, Known As The Kreutzer. Estimate: Upon Request
A Violin, Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, Italy, Circa 1731, Known As The Kreutzer. Estimate: Upon Request Christie’s Images Ltd.
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A Greenish-White Jade Dish 18th/19th Century. Estimate: $80,000-120,000
A Greenish-White Jade Dish 18th/19th Century. Estimate: $80,000-$120,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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A George I Walnut and Beech Wing Armchair Circa 1725, covered in 18th century gros and petit point needlework. Estimate: $60,000-$90,000
A George I Walnut and Beech Wing Armchair Circa 1725, covered in 18th century gros and petit point needlework. Estimate: $60,000-$90,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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A Forty-Seven String Double Action Concert Harp Erard, Louis XV Style, Paris Circa 1912-1915. Estimate: $3,000-5,000
A Forty-Seven String Double Action Concert Harp Erard, Louis XV Style, Paris Circa 1912-1915. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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WALT WHITMAN. Leaves of Grass. Brooklyn, 1855. Estimate: $100,000-150,000
Walt Whitman, “Leaves of Grass,” Brooklyn, 1855. Estimate: $100,000-$150,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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A Pair Of Louis XV Porcelain-mounted, Patinated And Polychrome- Decorated Vernis Martin, Bronze And Ormolu Twin Light Candelabra The Figures Attributed To Martin Freres, Circa 1750. Estimate: $60,000-$90,000
A Pair Of Louis XV Porcelain-mounted, Patinated And Polychrome-Decorated Vernis Martin, Bronze And Ormolu Twin Light Candelabra The Figures Attributed To Martin Freres, Circa 1750. Estimate: $60,000-$90,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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A Louis XV Porcelain-Mounted, Patinated And Polychrome decorated Vernis Martin, Bronze And Ormolu Mantel Clock The Figures Attributed To Martin Freres, Circa 1750, The Dial Signed Estienne Le Noir A Paris 13 in. high; 12 in. wide; 4 1/2 in. deep. Estimate: $100,000-$150,000
A Louis XV Porcelain-Mounted, Patinated And Polychrome decorated Vernis Martin, Bronze And Ormolu Mantel Clock The Figures Attributed To Martin Freres, Circa 1750, The Dial Signed Estienne Le Noir A Paris, 13 in. high, 12 in. wide, 4 1/2 in. deep. Estimate: $100,000-$150,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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BAUDELAIRE. Les Fleurs du Mal. Paris, 1857. 8vo. 1 vol. Contemporary morocco extra by Meunier, 2 pg ALS sgd. Ch. Baudelaire, and 3 pg ALS sgd. CB. Estimate: $80,000-$120,000
Baudelaire, Les Fleurs du Mal, Paris, 1857. 8vo. 1 vol. Contemporary morocco extra by Meunier, 2 pg ALS sgd. Ch. Baudelaire, and 3 pg ALS sgd. CB. Estimate: $80,000-$120,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.
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A White Hardstone Carving Of Guanyin 19th Century Or Later. Estimate: $15,000-$25,000
A White Hardstone Carving Of Guanyin 19th Century Or Later. Estimate: $15,000-$25,000 Christie’s Images Ltd.