More than 400 pieces of fine English and European furniture and decoration from the legendary Kentshire Galleries will come under the hammer at Sotheby’s in New York on October 18. Founded in 1940 by Benson Imberman Kentshire Galleries has an international reputation for exceptional antique furniture and works of art. In 2007 the galleries opened at 700 Madison Avenue. Their building on 12th Street has been sold and the works on offer are from there. Kentshire will remain focused on Madison Avenue and their galleries at Bergdorf Goodman specialising in jewellery and the decorative arts. Here is a small selection:
An Important Pair of George II Giltwood Pier Mirrors, in the Manner of Matthias Lock Circa 1750 ($100,000-150,000).
A William IV Ormolu Mounted Cast-Iron
Italian Specimen Marble Top Center Table, The Marble Top by Giacomo Rafaelli Dated 1831 ($120,000-180,000).
An Anglo-Indian Carved and Inlaid Rosewood, Ebony, Hardwood, Mahogany, Bone, and Ivory Parcel Gilt Circular Center Table Ceylon, circa 1830 ($40,000-60,000)
A Fine George III White-Painted Breakfront Bookcase in the Manner of Mayhew and Ince Circa 1760 ($80,000-120,000).
German Baroque Japanned Bureau Bookcase
Dresden, second quarter 18th century ($80,000-120,000).
A 21-Inch Terrestrial Globe, by J. & W. Cary Circa 1815 ($20,000-30,000).