BID HISTORY
Time Capsule Estate Of Claude Phillippe, Watch Hill Farm N.Y.
Sale closed on
Wednesday, November 20th 2019 at 8:05 PM EST
Wednesday, November 20th 2019 at 8:05 PM EST
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.
Happy bidding!
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.
Happy bidding!
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Watch Hill Farm
Cortlandt Manor NY 10567
Saturday, 11/23, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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
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
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
TRANSPORT OPTION
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.
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.
TRANSPORT OPTION
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
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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Lot #: 241
Two Sterling Silver & Glass Swan Salt Cellars With SpoonsClosed$185.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 242
Framed Drawing Of Two Birds, Dated 1854Closed$62.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 243
A Set Of 6 Well Cast Vintage/Antique Oval Brass Door KnobsClosed$85.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 244
Pair Of Antique English Silver Tabbed Nut Dishes With Thistle Repose`Closed$67.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 245
Two Decorative Brass Bird FiguresClosed$87.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 246
Two Steuben Glass Table Top ObjectsClosed$34.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 247
Antique Cobbler's BenchClosed$101.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 248
Henry Fearncombe Antique English Brass Watering CanClosed$90.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 249
Cartier France 18K Gold Religious MedalClosed$196.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 250
Inlaid Backgammon Board GameClosed$175.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 251
Vintage Di Martino Handcraft Hammered Copper Wastepaper PailClosed$269.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 252
Deckinger Signed Nude WatercolorsClosed$42.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 253
English Georgian Silver Plate Twin Handled Loving Cup, Ca. George II, Mid 18th CClosed$66.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 254
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp - NO SHADEClosed$44.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 255
Adams England Antique Bowl With Ship CarolineClosed$130.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 256
Pair Of Brass Andirons & TrivetClosed$6.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 257
Ralph Lauren Cale Desk PaperweightClosed$27.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 258
Mont Blanc Fountain Pen With 14K NibClosed$200.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 259
Estate Coin Lot Of Four ItemsClosed$42.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 260
Comb Back Windsor Chair #2Closed$750.00 Winning Bid