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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 #: 241
    Two Sterling Silver & Glass Swan Salt Cellars With Spoons
    Closed
    $185.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 242
    Framed Drawing Of Two Birds, Dated 1854
    Closed
    $62.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 243
    A Set Of 6 Well Cast Vintage/Antique Oval Brass Door Knobs
    Closed
    $85.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 244
    Pair Of Antique English Silver Tabbed Nut Dishes With Thistle Repose`
    Closed
    $67.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 245
    Two Decorative Brass Bird Figures
    Closed
    $87.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 246
    Two Steuben Glass Table Top Objects
    Closed
    $34.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 247
    Antique Cobbler's Bench
    Closed
    $101.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 248
    Henry Fearncombe Antique English Brass Watering Can
    Closed
    $90.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 249
    Cartier France 18K Gold Religious Medal
    Closed
    $196.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 250
    Inlaid Backgammon Board Game
    Closed
    $175.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 251
    Vintage Di Martino Handcraft Hammered Copper Wastepaper Pail
    Closed
    $269.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 252
    Deckinger Signed Nude Watercolors
    Closed
    $42.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 253
    English Georgian Silver Plate Twin Handled Loving Cup, Ca. George II, Mid 18th C
    Closed
    $66.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 254
    Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp - NO SHADE
    Closed
    $44.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 255
    Adams England Antique Bowl With Ship Caroline
    Closed
    $130.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 256
    Pair Of Brass Andirons & Trivet
    Closed
    $6.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 257
    Ralph Lauren Cale Desk Paperweight
    Closed
    $27.00 Winning Bid
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    Lot #: 258
    Mont Blanc Fountain Pen With 14K Nib
    Closed
    $200.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 259
    Estate Coin Lot Of Four Items
    Closed
    $42.00 Winning Bid
  • Black Rock Galleries
    Lot #: 260
    Comb Back Windsor Chair #2
    Closed
    $750.00 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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