Superb Windsor Farms Estate Sale

Superb Windsor Farms Estate Sale

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This exemplary Windsor Farms home was furnished over many decades with a discerning eye and fueled in equal parts by taste, travel, and privilege. In a sophisticated low-key manner, it hosted a robust social scene featuring national celebrities, often iconic, from political, literary, athletic, and pop cultures.

Intact and timeless, this renowned home contains a vast array of wonderful things.  They await your inspection and consideration.

Of special mention: We have a very impressive grouping of southern pieces, including a Federal inlaid mahogany secretary, ca 1780; a pair of Virginia walnut chairs with heart cutouts, ca 1810; a mahogany washstand, probably central Virginia, ca 1810; a mahogany China press, ca 1800; and a fine set of six mahogany owl back chairs, attributed to Charleston, ca 1760.

And be sure to see: A menagerie of limited edition, SPECTACULAR Swarovski crystal creatures including Wild Horses, Dolphins, an Elephant, a Bull, a Peacock, and a Owl. They are signed and numbered and come with their original packaging including certificates of authentication. 

FURNITURE:   French settee, Louis XVI style; Italian Rococo style console; game tables; George III side chairs; 18th century Pennsylvania chest of drawers; French commodes, Kingswood parquetry; Federal style lolling chairs; side tables; 19th century Sheraton Cabinet Bookcase; George II style side chairs; Louis XV style gilded chair; Wing-back chairs; Louis XV style gilded coffee table; tea tables; Louis XV style Bergere; corner Georgian washstand; gilded stands; pr. Queen Anne style armchairs; slant-front secretary, mid 19th century; Louis XVI Demilune stand; Georgian style dining table; nine Chippendale style dining chairs; Louis Phillipe chest of drawers, 1830-1850; serving table, serpentine front, Centennial; George III sideboard, 1790-1820; classical style console table; many easy chairs; glass top coffee table with cherubic legs; Pembroke tables; pr. 18th century George III dining chairs; carved heart back; 19th century Butler's secretary' many occasional tables; library table; four French Provincial style side chairs; French Provincial style game table; Louis XVI style needlework armchair; Queen Anne style corner chair; lacquered round coffee table; three-tier mule chest; Louis XVI style two-drawer Bombe commode; Pr. Queen Anne style side chairs, mid 19th century; Georgian bow-front chest of drawers; candle stands; two Georgian style tall chest on chests; Louis XV style campaign desk, 19th century; Federal style tester beds; pr. Sheraton style window benches; work tables; painted three-drawer Bombe chest; Venetian style painted chest; Georgian chest of drawers; pr. twin beds; Italian style lacquered linen press; nightstands; Georgian bow-front chest of drawers; gondola style side chair; Italian painted Demilune console table; George III style chest of drawers;

ART:  A lifetime collection of great breadth includes over FOUR DOZEN oil paintings --Italianate, Continental, English, and American---mostly 19th century.  Exquisitely framed in ornate gilt frames.  Artists include: Antonio Leto, Carlo Ciappa, Henry Lea, Leon Morel-Fatio, Mary Gertrude Stockbridge Allen, Joseph Thors, S. J. Willow, Pierre Durieux, Norman Gaunt, Thaddeus Welch, James Binnie,Jr., Max Sinclair, Frederic Borgella, Francis E. Jamison, Charles Parmelee Rising, Leo Perla, Frederick Lincoln Stoddard, Charles Grant Davidson, Lynn Bogue Hunt, etc.  Also, watercolors, engravings, prints and a great many bronzes. 

LAMPS:  Absolutely too many to list.  A sampling includes classical urns, ewer shapes, Aladdin types, candelabra, Rose Medallion, Old Paris, Spode, classical shapes with putti, girandole styles, transferware, oriental, green lustre, bottle forms, alabaster, onyx, candlesticks, white cut to red, etc. 

 MIRRORS:  A dozen mirrors, mostly classical with gilded swags and plumage, arched tops, Italian, etc.

PORCELAIN:  A huge collection of urns and vases including Sevres style, Old Paris, Meissen style, Dresden, and Chelsea House.  Over two dozen figurines, including Derby, Rudolstadt, Delft, Meissen style, Dresden. Bavaria, Staffordshire, and Crown Derby.  

CENTERPIECES:  A dozen centerpieces including Limoges, many with ormolu mounts and stands.

GILDED WALL SHELVES:  An extensive collection.

ORIENTAL RUGS:  Hamadan, 5" '4" x 12' 3;" Bidjar, 5' 5" x 7' 3;" Tabriz, 4' x 5' 5;" Hamadan, 10' 8" x 7' 3;"  Kashan, 9' x 12;" Hamadan, 2' 8" x 4' 8."

TABLETOP:  Numerous sets of fine china including Royal Crown Derby "Posie," Spode "Maritime Rose," Wedgwood "Bianca," Secla Yellow Cabbage, Ainsley "Georgian Cobalt" and Villeroy & Boch.  Also, some fabulous Herend serving pieces, Waterford stemware and many sets of dessert plates, breakfast sets, etc.

FINE LINENS: The nicest selection of fine linen we have had in years, maybe ever!  These beautifully cared for placemats, dinner, luncheon and cocktail napkins, table cloths, runners and hand towels were collected on the owner's domestic and international travels and they are exquisite!

ALSO, SILVER FLATWARE AND HOLLOWWARE, WOMEN'S DESIGNER CLOTHING AND HANDBAGS, BOOKS, OUTDOOR FURNITURE, URNS, ETC.