SOUTHAMPTON, PA — At the end of this month, Stephenson’s will host its highly anticipated Spring Decorative Arts Auction, greeting both in-person visitors and global online bidders. On May 31, collectors and enthusiasts will have the chance to explore around 500 lots of magnificent fine art, jewelry, and period furniture, sourced primarily from Philadelphia and other Mid-Atlantic estates.
Intriguingly, 20 lots of vintage silver in this year’s collection have originated from the estate of Dr. Lincoln Pierson Brower, an acclaimed entomologist. Among these items, attendees can expect to find exquisite Tiffany pieces, alongside a magnificent English kettle on stand by Hunt & Roskell, distinguished London jewelers.
Lending further distinction, the auction includes an array of fine jewelry, among them a sophisticated 14K gold engagement ring with a central 2.4-carat diamond and a stylish 14K gold rope-link chain necklace with alternating navette and circular links.
Notably, several lots are directly sourced from the estate of Dr. Joan DeJean, a Trustee Professor Emerita renowned for her profound contribution to the knowledge of French literature and her dedication to feminist readings of French texts.
Dr. DeJean’s love for French design and art is manifest in her estate’s offerings, which include a late-19th-century lithographic poster designed by Alphonse Mucha, a celebrated Czech artist, and an elegant Art Deco necklace and bracelet set by Jakob Bengel.
Furniture aficionados won’t be disappointed as the auction presents a selection of mid-century modern pieces, including a French-made “Opium” model sectional sofa by Didier Gomez and a pair of white Italian Murano art glass egg-form lamps designed by Vetri.
The exquisite artistry of a 1912 Rookwood Pottery sculpture designed by Clement Barnhorn is also noteworthy. It depicts Palaimon, the Greco-Roman child sea-god, on a dolphin, creating a compelling visual narrative that will undoubtedly draw interest.
The auction also caters to lovers of traditional styles, offering an antique tiger maple butler’s chest with a cabinet top and a group lot of seven hand-colored engravings by Georg Balthasar Probst.
In short, whether you’re a seasoned collector, a first-time buyer or merely an art enthusiast, Stephenson’s Spring Decorative Arts Auction promises a diverse range of highly sought-after items, each with a unique story to tell.
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