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
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Antique Lead Figural Group With Cement Base PICK UP ON SITE ONLYClosed$142.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 122
Concrete Outdoor Bench In 3 Pieces (ON SITE PICK-UP ONLY)Closed$142.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 123
Set Of Two Vintage Wrought Iron Settees And 2 Round Tables (NO GLASS)Closed$357.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 124
Cast Iron Owl LanternClosed$205.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 125
Wrought Iron Glass Top Table With 8 ChairsClosed$18.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 126
Two Wrought Iron Settees, Three Assorted Side TablesClosed$26.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 127
Concrete Outdoor Bench In 3 Pieces ON SITE PICK-UP FOR THIS ITEMClosed$137.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 128
Concrete Outdoor Bench In 3 Pieces ON SITE PICK-UP FOR THIS ITEMClosed$132.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 129
Jean Bonvoisin (Paris 1752-1837) Oil On Canvas Portrait Of A Fine LadyClosed$535.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 130
An Ornate Antique T. Hausemann Porcelain Mantle ClockClosed$140.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 131
Pair Of Compatible Antique Arm Chairs In Geometric Upholstery Ca. 1920Closed$70.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 132
Important Georgian Sterling Silver Handled Bowl With Lid, London, 1779-80Closed$457.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 133
Antique Sevres Porcelain PlateClosed$193.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 134
Edwardian Settee Ca. 1880-1910Closed$125.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 135
Serge Ivanoff (1893 Moscow - 1983 Paris) Still Life Oil On CanvasClosed$3,000.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 136
Sterling Silver And Silverplate Tabletop ItemsClosed$63.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 137
A Fine Well Cast Crystal And Silver EwerClosed$480.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 138
Late Medieval Carved Stone Relief HeadClosed$245.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 139
A Group Of Four Vintage Cut Crystal DecantersClosed$280.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 140
Vintage Gucci Sterling Silver Double End Bamboo Mechanical PencilClosed$87.00 Winning Bid