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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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  • Lawrence Vrba Apfel portrait shell brooch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1193

    Lawrence Vrba Apfel portrait shell brooch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Group of Roberta di Camerino handbags
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 1194

    Group of Roberta di Camerino handbags

    Est.
    $300 - $400
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Group of designer costume jewelry accessories
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1195

    Group of designer costume jewelry accessories

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Needlepoint handbag with jade bracelet handle
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1196

    Needlepoint handbag with jade bracelet handle

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Fashion and Fine Jewelry, (8) vols.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1197

    Fashion and Fine Jewelry, (8) vols.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Group (5) French porcelain boxes, incl. Le Tallec
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1198

    Group (5) French porcelain boxes, incl. Le Tallec

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Chinese Export carved and gilt lacquered cabinet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1199

    Chinese Export carved and gilt lacquered cabinet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Group antique Bohemian cased and gilt glassware
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1200

    Group antique Bohemian cased and gilt glassware

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
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    $150
  • Regency style Chinoiserie painted cabinet
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1201

    Regency style Chinoiserie painted cabinet

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Group (7) Palais Royal opaline glass trinket boxes
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1202

    Group (7) Palais Royal opaline glass trinket boxes

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Louis XV carved giltwood corner table
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1203

    Louis XV carved giltwood corner table

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Large Chinese enameled copper dragon teapot
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1204

    Large Chinese enameled copper dragon teapot

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Louis XVI style flower basket chandelier
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1205

    Louis XVI style flower basket chandelier

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Louis XV style ormolu mounted lacquer table
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1206

    Louis XV style ormolu mounted lacquer table

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Antique Baccarat style bronze mounted cache pot
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1207

    Antique Baccarat style bronze mounted cache pot

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Pair Venetian style polychromed figural stools
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 1208

    Pair Venetian style polychromed figural stools

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Fitz & Floyd porcelain monkey tea set
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1209

    Fitz & Floyd porcelain monkey tea set

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Norman Rockwell (after), oil on canvas
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1210

    Norman Rockwell (after), oil on canvas

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Nymphenburg porcelain dessert set
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1211

    Nymphenburg porcelain dessert set

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Vintage Northwest Coast button blanket
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1212

    Vintage Northwest Coast button blanket

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Greg Colfax, Makah painted mask, 1985
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1213

    Greg Colfax, Makah painted mask, 1985

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Vintage Northwest Coast button blanket
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1214

    Vintage Northwest Coast button blanket

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Ben Della, Makah painted mask, 1985
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1215

    Ben Della, Makah painted mask, 1985

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Vintage Northwest Coast button blanket
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1216

    Vintage Northwest Coast button blanket

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Collection (12) Hopi painted dance rattles
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1217

    Collection (12) Hopi painted dance rattles

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • (4) Northwest Coast textiles, incl. Lancaster
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1218

    (4) Northwest Coast textiles, incl. Lancaster

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • (2) Vintage Navajo wool weavings
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1219

    (2) Vintage Navajo wool weavings

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Kuba Peoples, vintage ceremonial skirt
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1220

    Kuba Peoples, vintage ceremonial skirt

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Toulemonde Bochart, child's alphabet area rug
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1221

    Toulemonde Bochart, child's alphabet area rug

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Stark (attrib) needlepoint "garden" carpet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1222

    Stark (attrib) needlepoint "garden" carpet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Victorian beadwork pillow & tea cozy group
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1223

    Victorian beadwork pillow & tea cozy group

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Antique English needlepoint carpet
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1224

    Antique English needlepoint carpet

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Group (3) Portuguese chain stitch rugs
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1225

    Group (3) Portuguese chain stitch rugs

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • American folk art patchwork quilt
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1226

    American folk art patchwork quilt

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Stark (attrib) Aubusson style needlepoint carpet
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1227

    Stark (attrib) Aubusson style needlepoint carpet

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Sarah Wiley, "Iris Apfel" portrait pillow
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1228

    Sarah Wiley, "Iris Apfel" portrait pillow

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Double D Ranch, throw pillow collection
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1229

    Double D Ranch, throw pillow collection

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • (13) needlepoint tapestry style throw pillows
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1230

    (13) needlepoint tapestry style throw pillows

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Collection (14) custom designer throw pillows
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1231

    Collection (14) custom designer throw pillows

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Large Chinese carved and polychromed wood panel
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1232

    Large Chinese carved and polychromed wood panel

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Large porcelain and tole peinte floral display
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1233

    Large porcelain and tole peinte floral display

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Group (3) Chinese turquoise glazed porcelains
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1234

    Group (3) Chinese turquoise glazed porcelains

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Louis XV Provincial carved bonnetiere
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1235

    Louis XV Provincial carved bonnetiere

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Christian Fischer porcelain "Fantasy" tea set
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1236

    Christian Fischer porcelain "Fantasy" tea set

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • French brass mounted porcelain lamp and sconces
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 1237

    French brass mounted porcelain lamp and sconces

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Chinese red lacquered sweetmeat box and cover
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1238

    Chinese red lacquered sweetmeat box and cover

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • (4) Antique French & Italian tables and stands
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 1239

    (4) Antique French & Italian tables and stands

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • William Edwards, Australian silver mounted Emu egg
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1240

    William Edwards, Australian silver mounted Emu egg

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400

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
United States

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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. 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 may be 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, 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.