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Hudson, NY, United States
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The Collection of James Grafstein
Property from the Collection of James Grafstein
STAIR is proud to offer works from the Collection of James Grafstein. Mr. Grafstein was a well-respected dealer and a friend to many in the antiques community. Trained in France at the Muse? du Louvre his knowledge of the 18th French Decorative arts was renowned. He was specifically recognized for his discerning eye for French Furniture and Porcelain. He later paid homage to the Louvre with several important donations to their collection and was granted France?s highest civilian award for his generosity.
Highlights in the sale include a selection of Sevres and other fine porcelains, and a notable group of fine French furniture ranging from Louis XV to the Empire period including a Louis XV Chaise by Nogaret, a pair of Louis XV/XVI Painted Fauteuils by Jean-Baptiste Boulard, and a Loius XVI Parquetry Commode by Jean Caumont. Accompanying the fine furniture is a group of figural bronzes after the antique, a pair of George III Cassolettes by Mathew Boulton, Blue John Urns, Ormolu-Mounted Green Porphyry Candlesticks, and a selection of fine ormolu clocks.
Auction Curator:
Muffie Cunningham
Director of Decorative ArtsLot Number: Lowest
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0100: Pair of Sevres Parcel-Gilt Biscuit Porcelain Perfume BurnersEst. $2,000-$4,000
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0102: Sevres Style Bisque Porcelain Mantle Clock, After a Design by Charles PercierEst. $1,000-$1,500
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0103: Near Pair of George III Gilt-Copper Urn-Form Goat's Head Cassolettes, One by Matthew BoultonEst. $1,000-$1,500
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0104: Regence Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Parquetry Serpentine-Front CommodeEst. $3,000-$5,000
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0106: Directoire Brass-Mounted Gueridon With a Specimen Marble TopEst. $1,200-$1,800
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0107: After Willem Tetrode Set of Four Grand Tour Patinated-Metal BustsEst. $1,200-$1,800
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0110: Louis XVI Brass and Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Fruitwood Marquetry Side TableEst. $1,200-$1,800
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0112: Ernest Chaplet Copper Red Porcelain Metal-Mounted Vase in the Asian TasteEst. $1,000-$1,500
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0116: Mintons Pink Ground Porcelain Bowl with Gold and Platinum OverlayEst. $800-$1,200
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0123: Assembled Sevres Louis Philippe Gilt Decorated Porcelain Part ServiceEst. $1,500-$3,000
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