"I have been collecting and decorating for a long time and the time has come to edit, do some redecorating, and make room for new purchases of my own," says Charlotte Moss of the auction of some of her possessions at Doyle Auctions, on March 7th. The Preview dates are March 2-5, 2013. More than 400 lots will be sold.
I had a chance to glance through the catalogue, and there are scores of great pieces. Here are some that caught my eye.
Japanese Style Gilt-Metal Pagoda
With a multi-tier roof, on a plinth. Height 16 inches. Provenance: The Estate of Tony Duquette
Set of De Gournay Hand-Painted Indian Tea Paper Wallpaper Panels
Each decorated with flowering trees in porcelain pots, lined with muslin.
Starfish Studies
Eight engravings.
Group of Coffee Table Books
Comprising photography, fashion and fine art examples, approximately sixty volumes (This is one of three large lots of books).
Have to laugh to see Bunny Williams’ book in the group!
French Painted Papier Mache Model of a Chateau
Fleur Cowles, SIBERIAN TIGERS
Framed color digital print, 1998, signed, dated, titled and numbered 109/175 in pencil.
Group of eleven framed maps of France
From the Atlas Communal du Department de la Seine, dissected and laid to linen
Set of Three Photographs on Canvas: Le Vieux Logis
The prices at this auction seem very reasonable, although the provenance of the pieces, having been owned by Charlotte Moss, may drive them up a bit. The full catalogue is here.
Ooooh, I want it all!!! Especially the books. Will be following this auction closely! And I can't wait to see how she redecorates.
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What? How are they selling the De Gournay wallpaper panels after they had been installed? Weren't they pastes to the walls? I saw that the matching De Gourney fabric drapery panels were being auctioned as well. I LOVED that room... It makes me sad that it's coming apart, even though I'm sure Moss has something fabulous in mind to replace it with.
ReplyDeleteLoi... I want the books, too! I scrolled through the images, and there are so many titles that I'd love to add to my library!
ReplyDeleteRebecca... I think they actually come on panels, which are then attached to the wall. It says that they are backed with muslin.
ReplyDeleteI want to learn how she makes a collage. I have been considering collage as a career.
ReplyDeleteI have my paddle ready. I struck out at the Brooke Astor auction so I am hoping to score something from this one!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Meg, I have sent this to clients also. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
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