Stair Galleries Past Auctions 2008

December 6, 2008	20TH CENTURY PAINTINGS, decorative arts, antiquities, Asian and Southeast Asian works of art; Jewelry, including property from the collection of Patti Birch; and property from the estate of Muriel Karasik.
October 10, 2008	RARE BOOKS, DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS “Description de L’Egypte” Paris 1820-29 - Eleven folio plate volumes Langley “New Principles of Gardening” 1728 Bruckner “Versucheiner Beschreiburg … Landschaft Basel” 1748-63; 23 parts in 8 vols.Graham and Dodd “Security Analysis” 1934; 1st Edition Marie Curie - two inscribed books Robert E. Lee - Draft of “General Order #9” Coolidge “Enemies of the Republic” 40 page manuscript - 1921 Twain “Connecticut Yankee” Full Seal Russia and ½ title Valvasone “La Caccia” 1593 (falconry and hunting) Milne “Now We Are Six” 1 of 200 signed in dust jacket.
September 13, 2008	AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PAINTINGS; English and Continental furniture, porcelain, silver and decorations included a collection of Biedermeier furniture from the estate of Patti Birch; contents of a Park Avenue duplex; property from an apartment at The River House; property from a prominent New Orleans family; over 50 lots of silver and a small collection of 18th century French porcelain.
June 21, 2008	IMPORTANT 20TH CENTURY PAINTINGS, prints, furniture and design; antiquities; Chinese and Japanese works of art; jewelry, included property from the estate of Patti Birch a well known and respected collector and Islamist.
June 7, 2008	INVENTORY FROM SALANDER-O’REILLY GALLERIES The furniture reflected the gallery’s focus on early pictures and works of art. There was a very strong selection of predominantly European 17th and 18th century furniture, and a fine small group of American pieces. The 17th and 18th century picture frames in the auction were works of art. We had taken the liberty of adding antique-style mirror plates to some of the frames to enhance the exhibition.The garden decoration on offer is stunning. It was purchased at the Christie’s sale of the Michael Roberts collection, at Ashurst, Kent, U.K. Roberts was one of the early afficionados of architectural elements and ornament and he collected and dealt in this material for 20 years. The important inventory he amassed was sold by Christie’s in September 2004. Salander-O’Reilly spent in excess of 1 million dollars at this sale, and purchased over 120 lots. There are remarkable decorations in many materials including Coade stone, Bath stone, limestone, bronze, sandstone, cast stone, wrought & cast iron and terracotta. There are signed (and some dated) items from famous makers such as Coade, Doulton, Austin & Seeley, Compton Pottery, J&M Craig, James Stiff, Liberty & Co., Joseph Oliff and James Pulham.
April 26, 2008	AMERICAN AND ENGLISH FURNITURE, paintings, folk art and decorations including a collection of 18th and 19th century American and English samplers, the contents of a midtown corporate office as well as property from various New York homes and estates.
April 24, 2008	HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED ARMORIAL BINDINGS; California Gold Rush diary; three inscribed Steinbeck’s; four Whistler etchings; inscribed Dali books with drawings; a large group of fine bindings; 17th century American documents and Duke of Wellington letters, books, prints. Artist’s books included Ben Shahn, Chagall, Miró, Chaim Gross and Will Bradley. Illustrated books with original graphics, hand-colored plates and costumes. Large selection of original art - watercolors, sketchbooks, calligraphy and cartoon art. Rare numismatic books including a long run of “Numismatic Chronicle” from Volume 1. Photographs included an early Tasmania/Australia album.
March 15, 2008	ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL FURNITURE; 17th through 18th Century Old Master Paintings and Drawings; 19th Century Paintings; a Large Collection of 19th Century French Bronzes; European Works of Art; English, Continental and American Silver; Porcelain Including a Collection of 19th Century Majolica.