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Time Capsule Estate Of Claude Phillippe, Watch Hill Farm N.Y.

Sale closed on
Wednesday, November 20th 2019 at 8:05 PM EST
Location: Cortlandt Manor N.Y.

287 Items VIEW ALL ITEMS
 
Amongst the decaying and now overgrown gardens lay the once pristine remnants of the Watch Hill Farm. The 13 acre farm, owned by the famous Claude Phillippe of the Waldorf Astoria, once blossomed with lavish poolside parties as if Gatsby himself was hosting. Frozen in time, the estate has been sentenced to the last 40 years in isolation. The closets and attic lie dormant with collections of wonderful treasures from trips in the 1940s and 50s to places only dreamt about by most. An old, tattered, and dusty leather jewelry box tucked away and long forgotten gives a glimpse into Philippe’s charmed life, with recently uncovered gold treasures. Paintings from voyages to France stacked in closets waiting to be temporarily saved by the highest bidder

This sale is filled with many personal belongings originally hailing from the estate of Claudius C. Philippe, whose sophisticated style and flair lead to him being known worldwide as “Philippe of the Waldorf” — the Waldorf Astoria of New York, that is. During his highly visible career Philippe mingled and hobnobbed with celebrities, “old money” socialites, and the glitterati of the era at both hotel and his old world, expansive 18th century country retreat home. This Gatsbyesque story might be “made for Hollywood,” with the acclaimed hotelier, Claude Philippe, as the main character. Featuring 18th and 19th century period antique furniture and decorative arts, early sterling silver, a vast assortment of fine paintings, an extensive copper pot/cookware collection hand-chosen by Philippe.

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Watch Hill Farm

Cortlandt Manor NY 10567

Saturday, 11/23, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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BRG - BRIDGEPORT HQ
1720 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06605

Friday, 11/29 through Saturday, 11/30, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 12/3 through Saturday, 12/7, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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BRG - BOSTON
MA AUC LICENSE #03343

318 Bear Hill Road
Waltham MA 02451

Saturday, 12/7, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 12/11, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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BRG - GREENWICH
179 Hamilton Ave
Greenwich CT 06830

Wednesday, 11/27, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 12/4, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
BRG’s offices will close early on 11/27 for Thanksgiving.
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BRG - RALEIGH
NC AUC LICENSE #10322

215 James Jackson Avenue
Cary NC 27513

Saturday, 11/30, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 12/4, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION

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  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 1
    Two-Part American Maple Highboy
    Closed
    $2,050.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 2
    Oil On Canvas Of A Young Girl Reading, Circa 1880-1890
    Closed
    $422.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 3
    Pair Of Antique Lowestoft Ginger Jars With Foo Dogs, Circa 1780 - 1790
    Closed
    $835.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 4
    Claudius Charles Philippe Of The Waldorf Astoria 14K Gold Money Clip
    Closed
    $460.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 5
    A Set Of Three Fine Baccarat Crystal & Moulded Glass Candelabra
    Closed
    $2,077.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 6
    Louis Charles Wuhrer (France, 1844-1925) Landscape Of A Cottage Oil On Canvas
    Closed
    $146.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 7
    Vintage LC4 Chaise Longue By Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand For Cassina
    Closed
    $510.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 8
    Extraordinary Really Fine French Bronze Clock Of Linke Quality
    Closed
    $1,001.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 9
    Antique French Walnut Buffet Ca. 1780-1820
    Closed
    $510.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 10
    Fine Baccarat Crystal & Moulded Glass Candelabra 3 Arm, 4 Light
    Closed
    $450.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 11
    Signed Oil On Board With Floral Still Life
    Closed
    $385.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 12
    Tiffany & Co. Gold Watch From The Estate Of Claudius Philippe - Working
    Closed
    $1,450.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 13
    Partial Set Of Antique English Table Wares, Platters, Plates & 2 Tureens
    Closed
    $814.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 14
    18th Century French Walnut Bonheur Du Jour, Ca. 1770-1800
    Closed
    $155.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 15
    Cherry Jeffe Huldah (American, 1901–2001) Oil On Canvas Floral Still Life Titled Violets
    Closed
    $333.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 16
    110 Beautiful Franklin Mint Leatherbound Books
    Closed
    $2,350.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 17
    Signed Oil On Canvas With Still Life Dated 1914
    Closed
    $270.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 18
    Pair Of 18th Century Large Carved Angel Candleholders, 23" High
    Closed
    $700.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 19
    Krementz 14K White And Yellow Gold Diamond & Mother-of-Pearl Studs
    Closed
    $435.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 20
    12 Antique Meissen Plates With Marseille Relief And Watteau Painting
    Closed
    $802.00 Winning Bid
Time Capsule Estate Of Claude Phillippe, Watch Hill Farm N.Y., Sale closed on Wednesday, November 20th 2019 at 8:05 PM EST, Buyer's Premium: 18%, 287 Items | 11/20/2019 | Black Rock Galleries. Black Rock Galleries provides high end estate liquidation services through online estate auctions and a 50,000 sq ft designer showroom. estate liquidator, estate sale, online auction, antiques, fine art, liquidation, clean outs, auction, consignment, interior design, fine jewelry, collectibles, appraisals, estate appraisals, estate services, decor, furniture, furniture consignment, antique center, consignment shop. We offer appraisal services and specialize in fine art, jewelry, antiques and decorative arts. Sell with us. Black Rock Galleries is the tri-state's largest estate liquidator serving New England and the greater New York City area. We are the trusted source for expert appraisals, auction services, estate sales, and consignments. Black Rock Galleries is the east coast's largest and most trusted estate liquidator, with locations in Connecticut, greater Boston, MA and Raleigh, NC, Fairfield, Southport, Apex, TX. We are the best source for expert appraisals, auction services, estate sales and consignments. We have served thousands of families and estates with compassion, professionalism and expertise. BRG works with attorneys, executors, realtors and families to bring the greatest return on personal and estate property in the current market. Our unique combination of services make us the easy choice to get the job done in a timely and stress-free manner. We are with you from the initial consultation to the final clean out. Our house-built online auction software platform offers clients a dynamic approach to liquidating their personal property. This venue is most successful in bringing the best return with the least amount of disruption for our clients. See our services page for a complete description of this offering. Time Capsule Estate Of Claude Phillippe, Watch Hill Farm N.Y., Sale closed on Wednesday, November 20th 2019 at 8:05 PM EST, Buyer's Premium: 18%, 287 Items | 11/20/2019 | Black Rock Galleries
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