We shared a cup of tea recently with Elizabeth Chapin, Managing Director for the New England Region. Betsy is our partner in Christie’s Boston office. We were talking about the huge sale prices for contemporary art in recent auctions (http://www.christies.com/sales/post-war-and-contemporary-evening-sale-new-york-november-2013/), and the conversation turned to where great buys currently can be found.
Betsy was quick to answer “The January auctions coming up for American furniture and silver as well as Chinese export porcelain are wonderful areas for potential buyers to find great objects at reasonable prices. These pieces are both functional and decorative:
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1. Chinese Export A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN IRON-RED AND GILT DECORATED VASES Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000 |
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2. American Silver A SILVER TEAPOT STAND Estimate: $10,000-15,000 |
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3. American Furniture THE COX-PICKERING FAMILY CHIPPENDALE WALNUT BONNET-TOP HIGH CHEST-OF-DRAWERS Estimate: $50,000 – 80,000 |
For more information on Christie’s auctions or services, please contact Betsy Chapin, bchapin@christies.com,
617-536-6000. For information on how LandVest and Christie’s together bring great New England properties
to the global marketplace, Ruth Kennedy Sudduth, Director of Residential Brokerage at rkennedy@landvest.com
or 617-357-0455.
