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Brooke Astor

The Doris Duke Collection Brooke Astor Estate (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
: 8.38 Height: 10.50. 2060 grams. 623 pages. And secondly "The Property from The Estate of Brooke Astor
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20th Century Books

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Paper

The Doris Duke Collection 
Brooke Astor Estate (Book)
The Doris Duke Collection 
Brooke Astor Estate (Book)
$650 / set
H 10.63 in W 8.32 in D 2.63 in
A Large Majolica Serving Platter Owned by Brooke Astor
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
green, yellow, brown center. Is unmarked. From the personal collection of Brooke Astor at her
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Antique 19th Century Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic, Lacquer

A Large Majolica Serving Platter Owned by Brooke Astor
A Large Majolica Serving Platter Owned by Brooke Astor
$2,200
H 1.25 in W 17.75 in D 13.5 in
The Brooke Astor Auction at Sotheby s, NY September 2012, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Brooke Astor Auction at Sotheby's, NY September 2012. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Brooke
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

An Original Set of Gorky Gonzalez Plates Owned by Brooke Astor
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
collection of Brooke Astor in her summer home in Northeast Harbor, Maine. We know, it’s hard to find, one
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Pottery

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Clay

Pair Custom Coral Window Valences, Provenance Brooke Astor N.Y.C. Library
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of custom window valences created for the New York City library of Brooke Astor and
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20th Century Curtains and Valances

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Fabric

Monumental Pair of Hurricane Lamps by John Vesey from Brooke Astor s Cove End
By John Vesey
Located in Southampton, NJ
market. These lamps have a direct provenance from Brooke Astor's "Cove End" on Mt. Desert Island, Maine
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

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Brass, Aluminum, Iron

Red Chalk Drawing of a Seated Woman by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)
By Jean-Antoine Watteau
Located in Long Island City, NY
, coiffee d'une fontange, in the British Museum. This little gem comes from Brooke Astor's collection at
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Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Drawings

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Paper

Scaasi - A Cut Above, Arnold Scaasi
Located in CA, CA
, Lauren Bacall, Brooke Astor, Diahann Carroll, Catherine Deneuve, Arlene Francis, and Mary Tyler Moore
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Scaasi - A Cut Above, Arnold Scaasi
Scaasi - A Cut Above, Arnold Scaasi
$116
H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Custom Table with Pleated Checkered Fabric and Glass Top Sourced by Mark Hampton
By Mark Hampton
Located in Morristown, NJ
sensibilities and work for clients such as Brooke Astor and the White House. The table exemplifies Hampton’s
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1990s American American Classical Console Tables

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Fabric, Glass, Wood

From Classic to Contemporary
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
-quality art and antiques; an historic Westchester estate once owned by Brooke Astor; and Ellie Cullman’s
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

From Classic to Contemporary
From Classic to Contemporary
$65 / item
H 12 in W 9 in D 1 in
Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945
By Van Day Truex
Located in Kinderhook, NY
beyond the rarefied circles of his friends and clients, the likes of which include Brooke Astor and Elsie
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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Recent Sales

Estate of Brooke Astor Givenchy Couture Pantsuit
By Givenchy
Located in Milton, PA
Silk pantsuit altered to fit Brooke Astor. The jacket has lovely shell buttons and Moroccan
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Late 20th Century French Raj Collectible Jewelry

Brooke Astor
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Unique Silver Gelatin Print. Framed by Handmade Frames to archival standards. Image comes with Certificate of Authenticity from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Markin...
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Late 20th Century Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Brooke Astor
H 10 in W 8 in
Estate of Brooke Astor Oscar De La Renta Skirt Suit
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milton, PA
Skirt suit altered to fit Brooke Astor. The color theme looks like Tiffany packaging, very chic
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Late 20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

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Cotton, Silk

Estate of Brooke Astor Cap and Gown from NYU New York University
By Bentley and Son s, Rockefeller University
Located in Milton, PA
an estate dealer along with some other items from the Brooke Astor estate that are also available at
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Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry

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Polyester, Velvet

Astor Side Table
By Frederick P. Victoria Son, Inc.
Located in Long Island City, NY
marquina slab marble top and patinated brass pulls and sabot. Based on the design for Brooke Astor by
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2010s American Louis XV Side Tables

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Marble

Astor Side Table
Astor Side Table
H 27 in W 38 in D 21 in
"Legendary Parties 1922-1972" Book
Located in Washington, DC
photographic who's who of international society in the 20th century, with forward by the late Brooke Astor
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Late 20th Century American Books

C. 1920 Italian Tole Chandelier with Bisque Flowers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This big Italian tole chandelier looks like something out of Brooke Astor's sunroom. It is
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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Tôle

Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Mirror Painting
Located in London, GB
black and gilt japanned frame. English, circa 1780. Provenance Brooke Astor, New York, NY
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

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Mirror

Late 18th Century French Bronze Sculpture from the Estate of Brooke Astor
Located in Hudson, NY
and rich color. The piece is from the late Mrs. Astor's New York City estate and while small and only
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Sculptures

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
BROOKE ASTOR.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Center Tables

Neoclassical Style Parcel Gilt Center Table
Located in New York, NY
the estate of Brooke Astor.
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Vintage 1920s Neoclassical Center Tables

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Giltwood, Wood

Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XV Gray and Blue Painted and caned Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
late philanthropist Brooke Astors Park Avenue apartment decorated by Parish Hadley. These chairs a
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Albert Hadley The Story of America s Preeminent Interior Designer
Located in CA, CA
much-heralded library for Brooke Astor, the Paleys’ apartment at 820 Fifth Avenue, and the Kennedy
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Early 2000s Books

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Paper

Jansen Telephone Table from the Collection of Brooke Astor
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A telephone table by Jansen with a red faux-painted finish.
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Tables

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Brass

Estate of Brooke Astor Chirstian Dior Coat
By Christian Dior
Located in Milton, PA
tapered bottom hem. This was purchased from an estate dealer along with some other items from the Brooke
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Late 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

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Wool

Pair of Louis XV Style Marble Top Tables estate of Brooke Astor
Located in Hudson, NY
stand. from the estate of Brooke Astor.
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Vintage 1930s American Side Tables

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Marble

Legendary Parties
Located in Hudson, NY
Legendary Parties By Prince Jean-Louis de Faucigny - Lucinge, Introduction by Mrs. brooke Astor
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20th Century American Books

George III Style Wrting Table
Located in Hudson, NY
. Property from the Brooke Astor Estate.
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20th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

George III Style Wrting Table
George III Style Wrting Table
H 30 in W 63 in D 41 in
A Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Painted Side Table
By Frederick P. Victoria Son, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
the Estate of Brooke Astor
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20th Century American Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

An English 18th C. Carved Giltwood Demi-lune Console Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
A giltwood demi-lune console table from the Brooke Astor estate in New York City. The four tapered
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Demi-lune Tables

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Marble

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Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large gelatin silver limited edition photograph; one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. One of only 450 in the edition. “In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in...
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Vintage 1940s Books

Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
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Sculptural, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering either up or down....
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Tri-Fold Solid Walnut Folding Screen or Room Divider
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$3,575 / item
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Hollywood Regency Palm Tree Wall Torchères, Dorothy Draper Inspired, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper inspired palm tree form wall torchères from the Midcentury, wired for the USA. This striking pair of Hollywood Regency Dorothy Draper inspi...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

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Wood

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...
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"Triple Play" Side Table by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Italy 2017
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Located in Hellouw, NL
Gaetano Pesce, an influential Italian designer, was known for pushing boundaries in furniture design. His work combined art and function, often reflecting his bold approach to form a...
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At Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country
Located in New York, NY
Author Timothy Corrigan, with Michael Boodro In his third book, AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer Corrigan shares the joys of decorating and living in his Paris apartment and new...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Renaissance-style round sterling silver entree dish. The bottom of the entree dish is smooth, while a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf motifs has been welded...
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1990s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: American na...
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

American Notes First Edition Books by Charles Dickens
By Charles Dickens
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
'American Notes for General Circulation' by Charles Dickens. First Edition. Vol 1 and 2 London: Chapman and Hall 1842 Bradbury and Evans, Printers, Whitefriars.
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Antique 19th Century English Books


American Notes
 First Edition Books by Charles Dickens

American Notes
 First Edition Books by Charles Dickens
$1,995 / set
H 7.5 in W 1.8 in D 5 in
"Austrian Applied Arts" Book
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
One-volume survey of "Austrian Applied Arts", primarily Secession, with an introduction by Josef Hoffmann. Published in 1930 by Heinz & Co. Organized by type-ceramics, metal, textile...
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Vienna Secession Books

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Paper

"Austrian Applied Arts" Book
"Austrian Applied Arts" Book
$500
H 7.25 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Collection Karl Lagerfeld: Arts Decoratifs Du XXe Siecle Sotheby s (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Sotheby's sale catalogue of the sale of 20th century objets and furniture from the collection of Karl Largerfeld dated 15th May 2003. The catalogue will prove to be of great value as...
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897
By John Batson Sons
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897 Maker Henry John Batson & Albert Edward Batson This frame is in excellent condition the tortoiseshell retains its or...
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Silver

Elegant Classical Richard Ginori Serving Dish
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
Covered dish with cobalt blue and gold trim, on white ceramic ground. Elegant design and proportions, perfect condition, and fully and correctly marked.
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Ceramic

Aldo Tura Green Parchment and Brass Ashtray Catchall, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Aldo Tura green goatskin ashtray from Italy in the 1960s. Green goatskin over wood with removable brass tray. Paper label on underside. In good vintage condition with minor surface a...
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Brass

Rothschild Antique Chinese Ningxia Square Rug with Florals
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from 18th century China, this 13x13 antique rug is extremely special for its beauty and its outstanding large size among works curated from this ...
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Wool

Mr. Punch s Motor Book, First Edition
By The London Charivari
Located in valatie, NY
Mr. Punch's Motor Book, London: Methuen and Co. Ltd., 1931. First edition hardcover with no dust jacket as issued. 99 pp. A humorous book of comics taken from Punch; or The London Ch...
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20th Century European Books

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Paper

Mr. Punch
s Motor Book, First Edition
Mr. Punch
s Motor Book, First Edition
$69
H 11 in W 8.75 in D 0.75 in
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