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Apfelicious! • The Iris Apfel Sale (Day 1)

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A special three-day, single-owner auction celebrating the life and legacy of Iris Apfel — style icon, tastemaker, and fashion-world firecracker.
Millea Bros. Ltd. info@milleabros.com

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  • (3) German porcelain figural groups
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1097

    (3) German porcelain figural groups

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $100
  • Nice Louis XV style carved and painted canape
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1098

    Nice Louis XV style carved and painted canape

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Vernon Witham, assemblage, 1986
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1099

    Vernon Witham, assemblage, 1986

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $50
  • Ladakh People, (5) ceremonial accessories
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1100

    Ladakh People, (5) ceremonial accessories

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $150
  • Group (4) Chinese coral calligraphy brushes
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1101

    Group (4) Chinese coral calligraphy brushes

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $75
  • Louis XV style stepped etagere side table
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1102

    Louis XV style stepped etagere side table

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $75
  • (2) Antique French chinoiserie encriers
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1103

    (2) Antique French chinoiserie encriers

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Antique Louis XV style fauteuil a oreilles
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 1104

    Antique Louis XV style fauteuil a oreilles

    Est.
    $250 - $350
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $125
  • Villeroy & Boch, set (8) crayfish dinner plates
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1105

    Villeroy & Boch, set (8) crayfish dinner plates

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    $50
  • Wedgwood majolica "Stanley" dinnerware
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1106

    Wedgwood majolica "Stanley" dinnerware

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $100
  • Antique Louis XV style upholstered divan
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1107

    Antique Louis XV style upholstered divan

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Nice Italian Neoclassical painted side chair
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1108

    Nice Italian Neoclassical painted side chair

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $150
  • Set (12) John Moyr Smith for Minton plates
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1109

    Set (12) John Moyr Smith for Minton plates

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Jean Baptiste Mallett (after), trumeau mirror
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1110

    Jean Baptiste Mallett (after), trumeau mirror

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Imari porcelain tablewares, incl. ex Christie's
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1111

    Imari porcelain tablewares, incl. ex Christie's

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Case of (14) multicolor & pattern eyeglass frames
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1112

    Case of (14) multicolor & pattern eyeglass frames

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Group of silvered metal pendants
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 1113

    Group of silvered metal pendants

    Est.
    $300 - $400
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
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    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Group of silvered metal jewelry items
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 1114

    Group of silvered metal jewelry items

    Est.
    $300 - $400
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $150
  • Selection of brightly colored bangles
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1115

    Selection of brightly colored bangles

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $100
  • (2) Iris Lane clutch evening bags
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1116

    (2) Iris Lane clutch evening bags

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $50
  • Group of animal skin handbags
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1117

    Group of animal skin handbags

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $100
  • (2) Lace long dresses
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1118

    (2) Lace long dresses

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $100
  • Contemporary Amir Taghi pant set
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1119

    Contemporary Amir Taghi pant set

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Roberto Cavalli novelty denim group
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1120

    Roberto Cavalli novelty denim group

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Jean Paul Gaultier jacket
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1121

    Jean Paul Gaultier jacket

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Uterque fringed leather poncho
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1122

    Uterque fringed leather poncho

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $50
  • Romeo Gigli velvet cocoon jacket
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1123

    Romeo Gigli velvet cocoon jacket

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Masha Archer, statement necklace inscribed to Iris
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1124

    Masha Archer, statement necklace inscribed to Iris

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $150
  • Designer wool pants, lurex sweaters
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1125

    Designer wool pants, lurex sweaters

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Gianfranco Ferre novelty jeans with tulle overlay
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1126

    Gianfranco Ferre novelty jeans with tulle overlay

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Fashion, Design and Jewelry, (8) vols.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1127

    Fashion, Design and Jewelry, (8) vols.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Pair Mid-Century Italian gilt tole chandeliers
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1128

    Pair Mid-Century Italian gilt tole chandeliers

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Burmantofts turquoise glazed faience pedestal
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1129

    Burmantofts turquoise glazed faience pedestal

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Chinese Export red and black lacquered chest
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1130

    Chinese Export red and black lacquered chest

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • French School, oil on canvas, lap dog
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1131

    French School, oil on canvas, lap dog

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Louis XV style paint decorated commode
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 1132

    Louis XV style paint decorated commode

    Est.
    $250 - $350
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $125
  • (2) Italian polychrome decorated tole sconces
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1133

    (2) Italian polychrome decorated tole sconces

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • (3) French giltwood and Chinoiserie silk panels
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1134

    (3) French giltwood and Chinoiserie silk panels

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $350
  • Italian Neoclassic paint decorated gondola chair
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1135

    Italian Neoclassic paint decorated gondola chair

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • (5) Antique stools & benches, incl. Sister Parish
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1136

    (5) Antique stools & benches, incl. Sister Parish

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • David Teniers II (circle), Singerie oil on panel
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 1137

    David Teniers II (circle), Singerie oil on panel

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Antique Louis XV style carved, painted daybed
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1138

    Antique Louis XV style carved, painted daybed

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Max Pinchinat, oil on canvas, c. 1955/56
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 1139

    Max Pinchinat, oil on canvas, c. 1955/56

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $350
  • Antique French pewter bar back bottle holder
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1140

    Antique French pewter bar back bottle holder

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Carmelina Alberino di Capri, (2) oils on canvas
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1141

    Carmelina Alberino di Capri, (2) oils on canvas

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Reed & Barton, pair "Francis I" sterling compotes
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 1142

    Reed & Barton, pair "Francis I" sterling compotes

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Joseph Jean-Gilles, oil on canvas
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1143

    Joseph Jean-Gilles, oil on canvas

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Antique Viennese virginal in penwork case
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1144

    Antique Viennese virginal in penwork case

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200

Auction Description

Apfelicious! • The Iris Apfel Sale (Day 1) by Millea Bros. Ltd.

As the final trove from her personal collection, the sale includes the remaining contents of her two New York City apartments, her Palm Beach residence, and several personal storage units. Apfel’s legacy comes vividly to life in this concluding chapter of her remarkable collection.

On offer is a dazzling mix of vintage and contemporary fashion, costume jewelry, couture, and accessories, alongside an eclectic array of furnishings, artwork, and decorative objects. Highlights include Iris’s collections of Native American clothing, accessories, and Kachina dolls; Chinese textiles ranging from rank badges to robes and fans (many exhibited at the Newark Museum’s Dragon Threads, 1992); French and Continental furniture and decorative arts; Venetian hand-painted furniture and porcelains; Haitian art; Northwest Coast masks and textiles; and bolts of sumptuous Old World Weavers fabrics and trims. Also featured are textiles, area rugs, and pillows, together with portraits, memorabilia, and even Iris-branded merchandise. Many of the fashion pieces were famously exhibited in Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2005–06.

The auction is a vibrant, Apfelicious homage to Iris’s signature “more is more” aesthetic. From statement jewelry to mod chairs, feathered frocks to leopard-print throws, every item reflects her joyful disregard for convention and her lifelong passion for mixing high and low, old and new, wild and refined.

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Boonton, NJ 07005
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Phone:+1 9733771500

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Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

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$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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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. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: https://www.milleabros.com/faq/#shipping PROPERTY PICK-UP/SHIPPING/STORAGE POLICY: Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from our auction gallery (607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton) at his/her risk and expense. Winning bidders must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchases is by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. Items not picked up within this timeframe may be subject to storage fees. After (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned property. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: milleabros.com/faq/#shipping.. We are happy to facilitate arrangements and help in any way we can.

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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 - $250 ................$10 $251 - $750 ..............$25 $751 - $1,500 ............$50 $1,501 - $5,000 ........$100 $5,001 - $10,000 .......$250 $10,001 - $50,000 .....$500 $50,001 - $100,000 ....$1,000 $100,001 - $150,000 ...$2,500 $150,001 - and up ....$5,000 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. 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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, bank transfer, or check. Non-US purchasers must make payment using a US-dollar denominated check. Credit card payments are also accepted, for an additional fee, but only under the following conditions: 1) the invoice is less than $5,000; 2) the credit card is swiped and an original signed receipt can be obtained at the time of the transaction or payment is made directly via our online invoice. 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. A service charge of 1.5% will be added each month to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. 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. Buyer must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchase(s) from the auction site are by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. After that period, each lot not removed from our premises will be subject to a one-time $25 handling fee and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot per day, regardless of lot size or value. After sixty (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned and title of ownership will pass to Millea Bros. Ltd. 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.