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 #: 261
Vintage Octagonal Side TableClosed$200.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 262
Emile Marze (French, 1930-2009) Impressionist SeascapeClosed$232.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 263
18K Gold Pocket Watch Case For ScrapClosed$310.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 264
Antique Walnut Trianglular Folding Game TableClosed$66.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 265
Pair Of Chinese Blanc De Chine Figures Of GuanyinClosed$155.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 266
George III Looking Glass Ca. 1780-1800Closed$178.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 267
3 Pair Of Sterling Silver Cuff Links Including One DanishClosed$57.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 268
Single Antique Mirrored Wall SconceClosed$93.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 269
Vintage Brass Bound Tinder BoxClosed$85.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 270
Niamh Butler (American, 20th-21st Century) Egg Tempera Academy BerriesClosed$155.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 271
A Pair Of Large Blue Glazed Pottery CandelabrasClosed$32.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 272
A. Bruno Vintage Signed Rustic Metal Haitian Wall MirrorClosed$53.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 273
Niamh Butler (American, 20th-21st Century) Egg Tempera Floral StillClosed$71.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 274
Carved Wood Panel Abstract FigureClosed$50.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 275
Georg Philipp Rugendas I (Germany, 1701-1774) Mezzotint In Blue InkClosed$37.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 276
Collection Of Gilt Filigree Vanity ItemsClosed$14.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 277
Two White Paint Decorated Wrought Iron ChairsClosed$12.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 278
Kosta Boda Free Form Vase With Nude By Vicke LindstrandClosed$575.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 279
A Collection Of Claude Philippe ItemsClosed$92.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 280
19th Century Sheffield Silver Plate Candle SticksClosed$115.00 Winning Bid