Pasadena Estate 2012
February 14, 2012 by syes · Leave a Comment
Friday February 10th, 2012 9:00-4:00
Saturday February 11th, 2012 9:00-4:00
Sunday February 12th, 2012 12:00-5:00
Monday February 13th, 2012 10:00-3:00
**** Hillcrest Avenue (East of Oak Knoll, South of the 210 Fwy)
To start off this 2012 New Year, we are presenting an elegant estate filled with generations of antiques, vintage and contemporary items. The large, antique dining table is stunning. For those of you who remember the gorgeous Port ‘O Call stores and their wonderful antiques, decorative and serving accessories, you will re-find much of it in this home.
There are also 1970’s designer fabric bedrooms & furnishings that you may have dreamed of having years ago. The majority of this estate is composed of a great deal of books, fine smalls, porcelains, silver plate pieces, 7 china dish sets, bric-a-brac.
Other items include a Biedermeier style hall console cabinet, Cannel & Chaffin round display table, Baker side table w/brass trim, 3 prs. matched & 2 brass side table sets, 2 pr. matching French arm chairs, petroglyph motif, floral & other solid club chairs, pr. twin Temperpedic beds, pr. twin mattress sets, 2 upholstered/wood king headboards, sofas– 8’ & 6’ floral sofas, 8’ white, 5’ navy floral, 6’ bright yellow.
China sets include Lenox “Golden Wreath”, Haviland Limoges white w/1/4”gold border, complete burgundy Chinese dishes set, Caverswall by David Orgell, Royal Worcester “Dorcester”, Royal Crown Derby “Old Avesbury”, Limoges green/gold leaves motif border. Other porcelains–sets of Spode & Adderley dinner plate sets for buffet service, 2 small Meissen plates, Rosenthal & other demitasse sets, game birds & 1911 fashion collector plates, platters & serving dishes, boxes, vases, figurines, etc.
A pair of 24” heavy polished brass planters, 7’brass showcase, 2 rugs 9’ x 4’ & 8’ x 10’, 4 Pont di Venise tablecloths, high end linens, several standing lamps, whitewashed armoire/entertainment cabinets, ornate side chairs, 2 French style desks and chairs, antique two pedestal dining table from 80”-152”, 18” Baccarat swirl vase (original box), 19th C. parquet Italian dressing table & inkwell, pr. pink & green quilts, ladies’ designer shoes (8 ½), St. John’s suits & other designer clothing (sz. 2 & 4), accessories & hats, 4 clothing racks, books—coffee table, antique, economics, collectibles, politics, history, geography, novels, W. Irving, ships, garden, political, health, biographies, movies, 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica. TV’s (17”-40”), electronics, pictures & prints, enamel, oil & watercolors, patio furniture, potted plants, statuary and more!
This is an amazing estate. The more we open, the more there is. The items in this home are gorgeous and high end. There is no jewelry. Here is an attachment to the first website listing. We have been in there a week and it is truly spectacular for crystal, china, clothes, patio and greenhouse. The library is filled with antique and rare books. There are hundreds of 78 rpm records, 50’s LPs ($10 each the first day), LP sets and 45’s.
It goes as follows: unbelievable 8, 10, 12 to 16 piece crystal goblet sets, 19th C. antique needlework picture, 1920’s mahogany side board, 8 upholstered arm dining chairs, 8 Asian dining chairs, Japanese fired ceramics & pr. mud men wall figurines, a fabulous 24”silver plate ship wall lantern with enamel painted shade, many decorative wastebaskets umbrella baskets, framed antique birds print, 27” floral footstool, pr. 40” brass lamps, folios, journals, address books, vintage French style desk & swivel chair, furs, jackets, coats , Asian stone plants, faux plants, magazine holders, Italian glass box, cameo ware vase, dresser tray & vanity items, multiple umbrellas & canes, 36” Panasonic HDML TV & other TVs, VHS players, pr. porcelain ceramic fish lamps, bed trays, 4 Riani of Italy & other novelty figurines, TV trays, leather & other card tables, folding chairs, throws, blankets, sheets & towels, old Fairbanks Morse standing scale, picture frames, bookends, barware, antique decanters & ewers, bar accessories, glasses, goblets, hand painted beer goblets, American flags, misc. gifts, bird statues—stone, ceramic, porcelain, glass eagles & other birds & dogs, St. Croix Switzerland music box, older reproduction gambling tea table, Royal Doulton figurines, pr. lacquered Chinese stools & box, pr. framed Chinese tapestries, cache pots, pedestals, stands, bases, pr. 24” brass base hurricane lamps & three blown glass shades, mirror planter, 3 section metal wall hanging, games & cards, 28” antique beaded crystal “hot air” balloon chandelier, 3’ green Victorian style etagere’, vintage French style desk, Thai parasols, 7 drawer Asian oak dresser w/brass trim, English Pimpernel & many place mat sets, porcelain place card holders, Christmas items & ornaments, box of Community plate flatware, 3 in one framed Chinese reverse painted glass panels, figural flower brass lamp, silver plate samovar, tureen and casserole, Waterford vases & bowls, wood and other trinket boxes, glassware, single wide Hotpoint refrigerator w/upper freezer, luggage on wheels & one old, very used Louis Vuitton suitcase, over 100 pcs. of 12 full place settings Chinese dishes in raspberry ground with floral motif—all matching!!! I must go to another paragraph.
3 white iron patio tables w/4 chairs each, white iron coffee table, chaise, side chair & 12” x 12” side table, 5 antique black iron planters, 4 tall rose trees in terra cotta pots, potting table with drawers and shelves, garden figurines, faux fruit, decorative accessories, gas BBQ & charcoal BBQ, in the greenhouse—baskets, clay pots, wrought iron plant hangers & bases, chemicals.
Paintings & pictures—Gertenbach oil painting “Two Girls In Garden” 1987, “Girl in Field” small enamel painting, Lee Weiss 1982 “Asian Watercolor”, AR 1973 “Asian Still Life” oil painting, Lacy 1982 “Still Life” pastel, Clisburn Floral “Still Life” oil painting , “Fruit Still Life” oil painting.
Rancho Mirage Estate
July 24, 2011 by syes · Leave a Comment
This is a sale that you will not see again. Imagine! A 22,000 sq. ft. party and entertainment home, guest house and garages displayed with furniture, decorative accessories and art work. The stunning view is phenomenal and set in a horseshoe shaped canyon surrounded by more of the most rugged hills around.
This is the home and possessions of Stanford Jolley, Academy Award nominated Art Director for Witness with Harrison Ford & Kelly McGillis. Other credits include Caddyshack, The War Between Men & Women, Young Billy Young, Phanx among many others. He was also one of Disneyland’s main designers in the early 1950′s with Walt Disney, Herb Ryman and others. His father, I. Stanford Jolley, was a well-known actor and his face was regularly seen on the silver screen from the 1930′s to the 1970′s. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY MEMORABILIA OR DISNEY SKETCHES BEING SOLD AT THIS SALE. Stan is living and now resides in smaller quarters. Call and leave your name with us to see Stan’s beautiful home and pick up something for your home.
NO ACCESS WITHOUT PRIOR NAME NOTIFICATION TO THE GUARD GATE.
70813 Hwy 111 is the address for the guard gate at Thunderbird Heights Estates. This is just west of the Fire Station.
Friday, July 29th & Saturday, July 30th only. It starts at 9:00 am and runs until 3:00 pm.
The furniture includes a 20’ sofa, a 20’ South Seas carved rafter, 4 large overstuffed club chairs, ceramic, carved wood & iron statues; brass, pr. tall bronze urns, Waterford, glass & ceramic lamps; wood, brass, Lucite, metal, wicker, terrazzo & modern hall consoles, coffee and side tables.
Also, a black dining table w/figural elephant carvings & 8 chairs, 12 pc. 1920’s-30’s carved oak Mediterranean style furniture set owned by the grandparents–sofa, chair, chest-on-chest, sideboard/buffet, hall console, built-in extending dining table & 6 chairs; art prints & pictures, oil & watercolor paintings, white-washed master bedroom set w/columnar 4-poster king bed & mattresses, bedding, armoire, sofa & loveseat; side tables, very large mirrors, low tables, exercise equipment, 2 queen guest room head & footboards w/mattresses & bedding, 2 matching bed benches & night tables, long 9’ composition relief wall mural.
Asian—large ornate armoire & buffet table, large table lanterns, pr. upholstered arm chairs, pr. mirrors w/ basket grill doors, 2 carved camphor wood chests, carved demi -lune table, mirror, 2 stands, chrome dinette set, wall panels, planters on rosewood stands; 3 section brass/glass/mirror & another display cabinet, lg. bronze mountain goat statue, pr. teak benches, mini up-right piano.
Rugs– blue ground w/white sculptured rope border, Turkish, Mexican & Asian area rugs, ottomans, many table & 4 chair game/dinette sets, FM 18” Frederick Remington bronco statue, 16” bronco statue, silver plate candelabras, floor globe bar, china dishes, pedestals & stands, king size mattresses & bedding, sofas, dolls, toys, crafts, & games, white painted queen headboard & mattresses unit w/cabinets, mirror & lights.
Full size bike iron plant stand, BBQs, box TVs, faux plants/trees, crystal, lots of good bric-a-brac, books—(old & new) novels, motion picture, biographies, golf, tennis, encyclopedias; cranberry glass & crystal candle holders, figural camel table, Buddha, man, horse, giraffes, knights & elephant statues, chandeliers, kitchen, serving, lg. jars, accessories, bar glasses, ships models.
Patio—pots, multiple side chair sets, gliders, chaises, table & 4 chair sets, side & coffee tables, ottomans in wicker, wood, cinder block, iron, & metal. Too much to list!
Some items may still be removed by the owner. We hope that will not happen, though.
Here are some pictures to entice you. It will be worth the trip.
Granada Hills/Jackson Hole
January 1, 2011 by syes · Leave a Comment
January 7th to 11th, 2011
The Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 5000 sq. ft. vacation estate furnishings are here! The former CEO, with a 12-year tenure at the helm of First Interstate Bank, Mr. Joseph Pinola & his wife, found themselves collecting many large size 18th,19th & 20th C. Italian, French & English antiques & decorative accessories. This extensive household has been moved to Los Angeles & it is going up for sale. The possessions are housed, displayed & graciously hosted by a family of vintners & show business people. They also have lovely things left over from the first sale months ago.
Here are the final pictures.
Estates joined include: Large 8’ dining room table w/8 velvet arm chairs, 2 gorgeous crystal chandeliers, a Murano glass chandelier, 10 crystal/brass ceiling fixtures (6 are 24 kt. gold plated), an Italian gesso carved chandelier, hand carved English day bed w/13 silk damask pillows, many handmade Persian & tribal area rugs, pr Hepplewhite side chairs, lg needlepoint arm chair, stools, benches & pillows, Victorian tiered & other side tables, 5 painted Korean boxes & stands, Holy Water bowl & Catholic 75 candle stand, pr massive silk damask & carved wood throne chairs, nesting table sets, framed Fr. bedspread tapestry, c.1900 reverse painted glass shade lamp w/bronze base, andirons—2 pr massive English brass & wrought iron, 40” Asian yellow teardrop vase, many wing/club chair sets w/ottomans, European ‘Woman in Forest’ by Violat 1913, burl wood vitrine, wall screens—Asian style pine, brown painted wrought iron, 2 sets of carved & gesso screens, 3 Fr armoires, lg mercury balls, fish bowl & terra cotta pots on stands, 17th C. Italian painted coach door, Galileo bowl, figural crystal goblets, figurines, & decanters, 15 White House dessert collector plates, Sherle Wagner ‘Canton Rose’ bath basin, Taylor 9-drawer dresser, leather desk box, 3 sm Persian paintings on ivory, pictures—engravings, lithos, oil paintings, tapestries, roll top desk from Liverpool w/swing out cabinets, desk & side chairs, lamps—standing & table, massive silverplate candlesticks w/20” glass shades, 3 grandfather clocks, one is a Tiffany Jaeger-Le Coultre Pendulum Clock, cut velvet loveseat, It. chess table & 2 chairs, terrazzo mosaic side tables, lg family room leather sofa, bar & wine items, 4 Karges chairs (Albert & Edwin Collection) & armoire, king mattress set, Thomasville 6 pc corner cabinets, Christmas items, Fauteuil chairs, men’s & women’s designer clothes, costume jewelry.
Additional Listings from Granada Hills Part 2 Still fine items from the vintner & entertainment family and more from Wyoming. Wine racks, cabinets, pictures, books, bar accessories & related winery items, glasses & champagnes, real & costume jewelry, round French reverse painted glass coffee table, pr 28” carved India ottomans, handmade 6’x 9’ Persian rug & 4’ x 9’ runner, standing 1920’s iron lamp with Moroccan metal shade, Chinese stool, Victorian ‘what not’ table, pr tulip shade black metal/gilt wall sconces, 70’s painted china cabinet & flip top buffet, the Holy water bowl is a Scottish Presbyterian baptismal bowl w/silver lining, framed ornate portion of (purported) Marie Antoinette’s bedspread, another reverse painted lamp, brass Fr jardinière, vanity items and small boxes, 2-tiered inlaid Fr table, 40” yellow Asian teardrop vase on stand, 19th C vitrine/display cabinet, 6 panel antique Chinese screen, figural crystal items, Lenox china, 15 boxed White House dessert plates, brass candelabra, mirrors, lamps—silver plate, Rococo, Baccarat crystal, glass, carved wood, Handel desk, iron w/rawhide shades, brass & glass relief, India stone, metal, & more, Harvard Business School Hitchcock chair, green Asian Chinese rug, children’s books, games, folding Chinese bench, antique English settle seat that turns into a bed, 2 Carolyn Humphreys oil paintings, many carved wood wall hat & coat racks in bamboo style, native American Indian rugs, antique Bavarian wall shelf mirror w/shelves, pr 19th C ornate antique twin French head & footboard beds & mattresses (extra long), bamboo style open bookcase, 19th C English drop leaf table, antique 18-drawer banker’s tall file cabinet, Italian 6’ x 6’ commode with 18” backsplash & marble top trimmed in ormolu, 2 pr stone Asian pictures, cookbooks, kitchen—decorative accessories i.e. Neiman Marcus tray, papier-mâché painted cat tray, copper pots & casseroles & lids, Picasso dishes, snack sets, 6 Le Creuset yellow casseroles, small appliances, baking items, spices, preserves & chutneys, 1984 Australian artist Walters charcoal nude ‘Man Carrying Olympic Torch’ signed litho, high end & other woven baskets, heavy slag glass 24” chandelier, 2 mosaic terrazzo side tables (one square & one cylindrical), antique repro library ladder, tilt top table, Italian chess/checkers game table & 2 matching U chairs, magazine holder, pr figural Indian elephant side tables w/beveled glass tops, Egyptian style arm chair, brass decorative accessories, 19th C. English drop leaf pine oval farmhouse table & 9 antique Captain’s chairs, 4’ brass candlestick, pr brown iron candlesticks, many antique carved candle holders in wood & brass, antique ice box-refurbished, holiday decorations & house flags—halloween, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, 3 wall & other quilts–one in cross stitch, one is patchwork, one is antique silk w/granny stitching, upholstered green & white toile day bed w/3 cherub brackets & drapery, side & coffee tables, table & other linens-gorgeous custom table runners, placed mats, & napkins, bedding & towels, 8 gold organza side chair slipcovers.
Books—antique sets include Stevenson (19 volume set and 27 volume set), Baraque Cogniat by Ramond, 30 volumes Guy de Maupassant, 4 volumes British Poets, 12 volumes O’Henry, 8 volumes 1001 Nights, 1929 by E.P Mathers, 8 volumes Abraham Lincoln by Lapsley, 1843-1858, 4 volumes Samuel Johnson, 12 Great Harvard Philosophers, 10 volumes Junior Classics, 24 volumes Ian Fleming, leather Easton Press books, 9 volumes Antique Facts on File, paperbacks and hardbound books, novels, banking, economic, history, videos, CD’s & DVD’s, wood file cabinets, bookcases, dual wood headboard, twin electric hospital bed ($250), French settee w/cushions, brass side tables, tall antique Fairbanks scale (painted), c. 1900 Portsmouth English barometer, antique brass duck press, 6’ x 6’ carved king headboard (it will not go upstairs here & is under a covered patio), ladders, patio furniture —iron white painted Southern style tables, chaises, chairs, ottomans, & side tables, 60’s modern chaises, arm chairs, & side table, bamboo étagère, terra cotta pots & saucers, plants & cactus, bench, some garage and so much more! I have to get to work!
Sherman Oaks Estate
January 16, 2008 by syes · Comments Off
Elegant Collection of Antiques & Vintage Treasures in a 50’s Contempo Style Home.
