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 #: 61
Pair Of Brass Carriage Lanterns With Glass BowlsClosed$552.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 62
14K Gold & Platinum Studs And 1 Cuff LinkClosed$162.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 63
Jean-Baptiste Davelooze (Belgium, 1807-1886) Oil On Canvas Figural LandscapeClosed$381.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 64
A Beautiful Side Table With Bronze MountsClosed$205.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 65
17 Service Plate For Board Of Directors Include Claudius Charles Philippe From Waldorf AstoriaClosed$54.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 66
Pair Of Vintage Fancy Brass RoostersClosed$71.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 67
Simone Mounier (French, 19th, 20th Century) Fruit Still Life Oil On BoardClosed$116.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 68
835 Silver Lidded Crystal Dedication Stein For WALDOLF ASTORIA 1940-1950Closed$172.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 69
George II Walnut Arch Top Corner Cabinet Ca. 1750-1760Closed$620.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 70
Vintage Gruen Mechanical Watch With 14K Gold BandClosed$211.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 71
18th Century French Carved Oak Cabinet With KeyClosed$405.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 72
Dali Jewelry Eye Done For An Exhibition At Wally Findlay Gallery Ltd. Ed. PrintClosed$832.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 73
Lalique France Frosted Tete D'Aigle Car MascotClosed$115.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 74
Pair Of 14k Gold Cuff Links From Friars ClubClosed$326.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 75
Early 19th Century English Creamware Blue & White PlatterClosed$211.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 76
17th/18th Century Hand Painted Embossed Leather WorkClosed$130.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 77
Two Heavy Dore` Bronze Shell Form DishesClosed$115.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 78
Antique English Letterbox, Circa 1850 - 1870Closed$625.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 79
Large Partial Service - Rhapsody By Rosenthal - ContinentalClosed$310.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 80
Pair Of Antique Brass AndironsClosed$91.00 Winning Bid