AUCTION

Cabinet of Curiosities


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
November 27 at 2 PM ET

Presenting the wild and wonderful, this auction includes relics from ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations, alongside Mediaeval and Renaissance illuminated documents, King George II’s watch fob and George III’s hunting watch. The natural world is represented by Victorian taxidermy and a 300,000-year-old pre-glacial cross-section of Sitka spruce. Other highlights include travelling inkwell and pen sets, a collection of 18th and 19th-century clock and watchmakers tools and machines, painted British police truncheons, swords, and daggers.

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AUCTION

Fine Wine


November 24 – December 2

With close to 600 lots offered, our final wine auction of 2025 showcases Classified Bordeaux, a strong collection of Burgundy, wines from Napa, Piedmont and Tuscany, Tête de Cuvée Champagnes, a selection of large format bottles, numerous 100 point wines and an abundance of wines in their original wooden cases. Enhance your cellars and accent your social occasions, just in time for the holidays.

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Fine Spirits


November 24 – December 2

Our November Spirits auction presents a vast collection curated for all collectors and imbibers. Highlights include Japanese whiskies, a variety of American Bourbons and Single Malts from Rare Malt Selections. Included are special and rare Cognacs from Hennessy, Hardy’s, Martell and Rémy Martin and for the Macallan connoisseur, the M bottle. An expression and a wee dram for everyone!

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Asian Art


BEGINS TO CLOSE:
December 4 at 2 PM ET

Featuring important early Chinese ceramics from the Tang to Song dynasties, an important and large Longquan “dragon” jar and cover, several Qing mark and period porcelain wares, a large and fine Qianlong famille rose jardinière, Ming to Qing jades, Ming to Qing blue and white porcelain, Japanese woodblocks including numerous prints from Hiroshige’s ‘Hundred Views of Edo’ series, Yoshitoshi’s ‘Moon’ series, Katsukawa School works, as well as shin-hanga masters Shinsui Ito, Hasui, and more.

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A Large Famille Rose ‘Birds and Flowers’ Jardinière, 18th Century
Estimate: $10,000—15,000

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Andy Warhol
MICK JAGGER (FROM THE “MICK JAGGER” PORTFOLIO), 1975
Price Realised: $180,000

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Notable Sales

Lawren Stewart Harris

Lawren Stewart Harris

NORTH SHORE, LAKE SUPERIOR, CA. 1927


November 28, 2024

Estimate $2,000,000-$3,000,000

Realised: $4,392,750

Jack Hamilton Bush

Jack Hamilton Bush

SOLO SOPRANO #1, 1975 [STANNERS 3.29.1975.23]


May 29, 2025

Estimate $125,000-$175,000

Realised: $208,150

Marion Tuu’luq

Marion Tuu’luq

UNTITLED (WINTER SCENE), CA. 1977


May 29, 2025

Estimate $50,000-$70,000

Realised: $67,850

Jules Olitski

Jules Olitski

NIGHT LIGHT, 1988


May 29, 2025

Estimate $40,000-$50,000

Realised: $59,310

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

LOS DESASTRES DE LA GUERRA, 1810-1815


May 01, 2025

Estimate $80,000-$120,000

Realised: $97,250

Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky NAS (One 75 CL)

Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky NAS (One 75 CL)


June 03, 2025

Estimate $3,100-$3,600

Realised: $4,200

Single Graduated Strand of Natural Pearls

Single Graduated Strand of Natural Pearls


March 06, 2025

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $80,050

Pair of Meissen ‘Schneeballen’ Vases and Covers, mid-19th century

Pair of Meissen ‘Schneeballen’ Vases and Covers, mid-19th century


June 12, 2025

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $18,950

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Auctions & Events

Cabinet of Curiosities

Begins closing: November 27, 2025 AT 2:00 PM

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Decorative Arts & Design

Begins closing: December 11, 2025 AT 2:00 PM

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Discovery Art

Begins closing: December 04, 2025 AT 2:00 PM

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Asian Art

Begins closing: December 04, 2025 AT 2:00 PM

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