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  • Chinese porcelain fahua ware type circular box
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1193

    Chinese porcelain fahua ware type circular box

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Antique English tole tea canister and tray
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 1194

    Antique English tole tea canister and tray

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Arthur Conant (1889-1966, American), painting
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 1195

    Arthur Conant (1889-1966, American), painting

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Nice William IV parcel gilt mahogany tester bed
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1196

    Nice William IV parcel gilt mahogany tester bed

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • William IV carved mahogany stool
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 1197

    William IV carved mahogany stool

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Books: (64) volumes of British literature
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1198

    Books: (64) volumes of British literature

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Chinese famille noir porcelain dragon vase
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1199

    Chinese famille noir porcelain dragon vase

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Hugh Bolton Jones (1848-1927, American), painting
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1200

    Hugh Bolton Jones (1848-1927, American), painting

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Nice George III satinwood inlaid pembroke table
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 1201

    Nice George III satinwood inlaid pembroke table

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • American School (19th c.), painting
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1202

    American School (19th c.), painting

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Collection Judaic books from Edgar Bronfman's Library
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1203

    Collection Judaic books from Edgar Bronfman's Library

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Edgar Bronfman's Alfred Dunhill humidor
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1204

    Edgar Bronfman's Alfred Dunhill humidor

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Books: (7) volumes of American literature
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1205

    Books: (7) volumes of American literature

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • John Edward Costigan (1888-1972, American), painting
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1206

    John Edward Costigan (1888-1972, American), painting

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • William Hadd McElcheran (1927-1999, Canadian), sculpture
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 1207

    William Hadd McElcheran (1927-1999, Canadian), sculptur...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Pair George III inlaid satinwood demilune cabinets
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1208

    Pair George III inlaid satinwood demilune cabinets

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Chinese white jade squirrel and grape part buckle
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1209

    Chinese white jade squirrel and grape part buckle

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair Queen Anne upholstered walnut side chairs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1210

    Pair Queen Anne upholstered walnut side chairs

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Geraud (20th c.), Faust costume study
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1211

    Geraud (20th c.), Faust costume study

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American Classical rosewood pier table by Meeks
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 1212

    American Classical rosewood pier table by Meeks

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • David S. (or I.) Pope (19th c., American), painting
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1213

    David S. (or I.) Pope (19th c., American), painting

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Pair Victorian style decoupage lamps
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1214

    Pair Victorian style decoupage lamps

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Anglo-Indian carved, pierced shisham wood chair
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1215

    Anglo-Indian carved, pierced shisham wood chair

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mary Locke Brewer (b. 1911, American), painting
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1216

    Mary Locke Brewer (b. 1911, American), painting

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Chinese Chippendale carved giltwood wall mirror
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1217

    Chinese Chippendale carved giltwood wall mirror

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Isaac Cruikshank (1756-1810, British), cartoon
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 1218

    Isaac Cruikshank (1756-1810, British), cartoon

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Georgian mahogany book carrier
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1219

    Georgian mahogany book carrier

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Books: Group of (13) fine bindings
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1220

    Books: Group of (13) fine bindings

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • After Childe Hassam (1859-1935, American), painting
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1221

    After Childe Hassam (1859-1935, American), painting

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Nice George III waxed pine bookcase cabinet
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1222

    Nice George III waxed pine bookcase cabinet

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Pair Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain bowls
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1223

    Pair Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain bowls

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Nice Chippendale parcel gilt mahogany mirror
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1224

    Nice Chippendale parcel gilt mahogany mirror

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pair William IV rosewood chinoiserie side cabinets
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 1225

    Pair William IV rosewood chinoiserie side cabinets

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Silver plated "Bamboo" chandelier attr. to Jansen
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1226

    Silver plated "Bamboo" chandelier attr. to Jansen

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Arthur William Woelfle (1873-1936, American), painting
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1227

    Arthur William Woelfle (1873-1936, American), painting

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Large antique carved and painted wood spaniel
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1228

    Large antique carved and painted wood spaniel

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Nice pair George IV gilt rosewood side chairs
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1229

    Nice pair George IV gilt rosewood side chairs

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Attrib. to Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939, American), painting
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1230

    Attrib. to Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939, American...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Near pair George III style mahogany bachelor's chests
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1231

    Near pair George III style mahogany bachelor's chests

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Book: Livingstone, David. Last Journals.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1232

    Book: Livingstone, David. Last Journals.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Chinese Export porcelain turtle tureen
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1233

    Chinese Export porcelain turtle tureen

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • George III faux tortoiseshell tea caddy
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1234

    George III faux tortoiseshell tea caddy

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • American mahogany clerk's desk
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 1235

    American mahogany clerk's desk

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Edmondo Pizzella (1868-1941, Italian/American), large pastel
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 1236

    Edmondo Pizzella (1868-1941, Italian/American), large p...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Pair Hancock & Moore leather wing chairs and stool
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1237

    Pair Hancock & Moore leather wing chairs and stool

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • George II inlaid burl walnut kneehole desk
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1238

    George II inlaid burl walnut kneehole desk

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Attributed to John Brewster (1766-1854, American), painting
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 1239

    Attributed to John Brewster (1766-1854, American), pain...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • American etched and cut crystal stemware by Hawkes
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1240

    American etched and cut crystal stemware by Hawkes

    Est.
    $200 - $300

Auction Description

Spring Estates: Day 1 by Millea Bros. Ltd.

Day 1 of 2: [436 lots] Featuring Property from the Estate of Edgar M. Bronfman, New York, NY; Property from the Collection of Robert Wood Johnson IV, New York, NY; Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Alexander; Deaccessions from two East Coast Institutions and other properties removed from NY, NJ & CT estates and private collections, including English, American and French Fine Art, Decorations & Furniture and Musical Instruments.

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Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

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SHIPPING QUOTES
We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. MILLEA BROS. DOES NOT MAINTAIN AN IN-HOUSE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT OR PROVIDE PACK/SHIP QUOTES. All pack/ship questions or quote requests should be directed to 3 Little Men (tel: 917.525.5595, email: 3littlemeninc@gmail.com). 3 Little Men is our preferred shipping agent but you may, of course, use any shipper you choose. 

PROPERTY PICK-UP/SHIPPING/STORAGE POLICY
The gallery will open for property pick-up on Monday, April 20 & Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00am to 4:00pm and by appointment after those dates. Purchases will be available for collection at the Millea Bros. auction gallery (607 Myrtle Ave., Boonton, NJ 07005) for up to ten (10) business days following the completion of the auction. All merchandise not removed from the auction gallery by this time will be released to an outside shipping company, 3 Little Men (tel: 917.525.5595, email: 3littlemeninc@gmail.com), and moved to their warehouses in Frenchtown, New Jersey without further notice to the buyer. From that point forward, 3 Little Men (tel: 917.525.5595, email: 3littlemeninc@gmail.com) will coordinate all shipping, delivery and collection arrangements. 3 Little Men will store merchandise free of charge for a period of up to (10) business days. After that period a one-time $25 handling fee will be assessed and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot/day will commence regardless of lot size or value.

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Terms & Conditions

MILLEA BROS. LTD. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE

The property listed in this auction catalog will be offered by Millea Bros. Ltd. (Millea Bros.) as owner or as agent for their consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Millea Bros. Ltd. By placing a bid, whether present in the saleroom or by any other means, the buyer (bidder, purchaser) agrees to be bound by the following conditions of sale:

1) All property is sold in "as is" condition and all sales are final. Neither Millea Bros. nor their consignor(s) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the property or the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, age, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. Original provenance documentation depicted in the item listings may be replaced with copies at the auctioneer's discretion. This documentation is provided as a courtesy to the bidder.
 
2) The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and shall advance the bid at his/her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the successful buyer or to re-sell the disputed lot. If a dispute arises after the sale, Millea Bros.' record of the successful buyer and final sale price shall be conclusive. Millea Bros. reserves the right to withdraw, combine or divide any lot at any time before bidding commences.
 
3) The auctioneer has sole and exclusive discretion, and authority to regulate the following bidding increments:
 
$0 - $100 ................$10 increments
$101 - $500 ..............$25 increments
$501 - $1,000 ............$50 increments
$1,001 - $2,000 .........$100 increments
$2,001 - $5,000 ........$250 increments
$5,001 - $10,000 .......$500 increments
$10,001 - $50,000 .....$1,000 increments
$50,001 - $100,000 ....$2,500 increments
$100,001 - $150,000 ...$5,000 increments
$150,001 - and up ....$10,000 increments
 
4) Some lots offered for sale may be subject to a reserve, which is a confidential minimum price below which a lot will not be sold. Under no circumstance will a reserve exceed the low estimate of the lot being offered. Consignors are prohibited from bidding on their own property, however, the auctioneer may implement reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor. If bids on a lot fail to reach the reserve, the lot will be "passed" or "bought-in".
 
5) Absentee, telephone, and Internet bidding is offered as a convenience to our customers and, while we will make every effort to carry out your instructions, Millea Bros. cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions resulting in failure to execute your absentee and/or telephone bids.
 
6) Users of third-party internet bidding services shall indemnify and hold Millea Bros. and its consignors harmless against any claim arising out of or resulting from the use of such Internet Bidding Services, including all losses, damages, liabilities, and all fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with any claim. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Millea Bros. and its consignors be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use Internet Bidding Services.
 
7) Title of each lot passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder. Thereafter, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his/her own risk and expense. If any employee or recommended agent of Millea Bros. shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the purchaser and Millea Bros. shall not be liable for any loss or damage that maybe caused by such employee or agent. Under no circumstances will Millea Bros.' liabilities to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid.
 
8) The purchase price of each lot shall be the amount of the successful bid plus a twenty five percent (25%) buyer's premium.  Unless exempt by law, all purchases, including buyer's premium, are subject to all state and local taxes applicable at the time of payment.
 
9) All payments are due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Payments will be accepted by cash, traveler's check, or personal check. Property purchased during the auction may not be removed until the full purchase price, including buyer's premium and all applicable taxes, have been paid. Millea Bros. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Millea Bros. a handling charge of $35 for any check returned for insufficient funds.  Any invoice not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the auction may be cancelled and the sale rescinded without further notice to the purchaser.
 
10) Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from "the auction site" (Millea Bros. Auction Gallery, 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005) at his/her risk and expense. Buyers are welcome to use a pack/ship professional of their choice or to collect their purchases in person at "the auction site" by Friday, 5/1/2015 at 4:00PM. All purchases not removed from "the auction site" by 4:00PM on Friday, 5/1/2015 will be released to a third-party storage and shipping company, "3 Little Men" in Frenchtown, New Jersey and moved to their warehouse facility without further notice to the buyer. The buyer will then coordinate all shipping, delivery and pickup arrangements with "3 Little Men" directly. Invoices must be paid in full to Millea Bros. before purchased property can be released or collected. 3 Little Men will store merchandise free of charge for a period of up to (10) business days. After that period a one-time $25 handling fee will be assessed and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot/day will commence regardless of lot size or value.
 
11) If any applicable conditions contained herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Millea Bros. may, in addition to other remedies available by law; (a) hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; (b) retain any payment made by the purchaser, and/or (c) cancel the sale and resell the property without reserve and the original purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and added cost.
 
NOTE REGARDING ANIMAL MATERIALS
Certain property contained in this catalog may be constructed from, or may incorporate animal materials, and may require a license, permit or certificate for exportation or resale. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain appropriate licenses. The sale of a lot will not be canceled if a purchaser cannot obtain the appropriate license, permit or certificate. CITES documents are not provided unless specified in the lot description.