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New York City Estate Auction, February 3, The Estate of Peter Knoll Part I and Others

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  • Rare Modern Knoll Prototype Wood Credenza
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 1

    Rare Modern Knoll Prototype Wood Credenza

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Rare Modern Knoll Wood Credenza w Marble Top
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 2

    Rare Modern Knoll Wood Credenza w Marble Top

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 3

    Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Daybed
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 4

    Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Knoll Barcelona Daybed

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Victor Vasarely Op Art Untitled Serigraph
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 5

    Victor Vasarely Op Art Untitled Serigraph

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Michael Graves "The Portland Building" Mixed Media
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 6

    Michael Graves "The Portland Building" Mixed Media

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Josef Albers "IS - JP", 1972 Color Serigraph
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 7

    Josef Albers "IS - JP", 1972 Color Serigraph

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Robert Motherwell "Untitled" Color Etching
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 8

    Robert Motherwell "Untitled" Color Etching

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Dutch Continental Silver Repousse Tea Caddy
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 9

    Dutch Continental Silver Repousse Tea Caddy

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Gucci Italy Sterling Silver Jewelry Box Vintage
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 10

    Gucci Italy Sterling Silver Jewelry Box Vintage

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Silver Antelope Horn Gimble Cigar Lighter Oil Lamp
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 11

    Silver Antelope Horn Gimble Cigar Lighter Oil Lamp

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • L & D Ferreira Portuguese Silver Magnifying Glass
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 12

    L & D Ferreira Portuguese Silver Magnifying Glass

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 14K Gold Emeralds & Diamonds Necklace
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 13

    14K Gold Emeralds & Diamonds Necklace

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 18K Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 14

    18K Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Earrings

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 14K Gold Emeralds & Diamonds Lady's Ring
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 15

    14K Gold Emeralds & Diamonds Lady's Ring

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • 18K Gold & Pave-Set Diamonds Chevron Motif Brooch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 16

    18K Gold & Pave-Set Diamonds Chevron Motif Brooch

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • English Benson & Hedges Walnut Wood Cigar Humidor
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 17

    English Benson & Hedges Walnut Wood Cigar Humidor

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Louis Vuitton Black Leather Attache Case, Vintage
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 18

    Louis Vuitton Black Leather Attache Case, Vintage

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Louis Vuitton Black Leather Suitcase, Knoll Coll.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 19

    Louis Vuitton Black Leather Suitcase, Knoll Coll.

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Louis Vuitton Leather Striped Trunk, Circa 1920
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 20

    Louis Vuitton Leather Striped Trunk, Circa 1920

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gucci Black Leather Dual-Function Desk Pad
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 21

    Gucci Black Leather Dual-Function Desk Pad

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Omersa Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Lion Footstool
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 22

    Omersa Abercrombie & Fitch Leather Lion Footstool

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Large Cat / Seated Jaguar Brass Sculpture
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 23

    Large Cat / Seated Jaguar Brass Sculpture

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Hutschenreuther G. Granget Porcelain Leopard
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 24

    Hutschenreuther G. Granget Porcelain Leopard

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Royal Bavarian Hutschenreuther Selb Dinner Plates
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 25

    Royal Bavarian Hutschenreuther Selb Dinner Plates

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Wedgwood Florentine China Partial Dinner Svc 47
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 26

    Wedgwood Florentine China Partial Dinner Svc 47

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Royal Copenhagen Faience "Blue Line" China
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 27

    Royal Copenhagen Faience "Blue Line" China

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Peter Knoll Prototype Folding Lounge Chair
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 28

    Peter Knoll Prototype Folding Lounge Chair

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Peter Knoll Prototype Folding Lounge Chair, NIB
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 29

    Peter Knoll Prototype Folding Lounge Chair, NIB

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Mid-Century Florence Knoll Wood & Laminate Chest
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 30

    Mid-Century Florence Knoll Wood & Laminate Chest

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Florence Knoll for Knoll Laminate & Walnut Table
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 31

    Florence Knoll for Knoll Laminate & Walnut Table

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ellsworth Kelly "Black/Green" Color Lithograph
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 32

    Ellsworth Kelly "Black/Green" Color Lithograph

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Dorival French National Railway Travel Vtg Poster
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 33

    Dorival French National Railway Travel Vtg Poster

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • George Macrum "Gattières" French Landscape Oil
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 34

    George Macrum "Gattières" French Landscape Oil

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • David Levine "View of Brooklyn" Oil on Board
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 35

    David Levine "View of Brooklyn" Oil on Board

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Biornstedt Swedish Sterling Silver Tea Caddy 1821
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 36

    Biornstedt Swedish Sterling Silver Tea Caddy 1821

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Marcus & Co. Silver Snake Footed Centerpiece Bowl
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 37

    Marcus & Co. Silver Snake Footed Centerpiece Bowl

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Art Deco Hutton English Silver Snakes Trophy Cup
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 38

    Art Deco Hutton English Silver Snakes Trophy Cup

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Royal Danish Sterling Silver Pitcher
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 39

    Royal Danish Sterling Silver Pitcher

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Prim-A-Lux 18K Gold w Bracelet Band Men's Watch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 40

    Prim-A-Lux 18K Gold w Bracelet Band Men's Watch

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Breitling Chronomat 217012 Swiss Watch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 41

    Breitling Chronomat 217012 Swiss Watch

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Movado Chronograph Men's Watch
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 42

    Movado Chronograph Men's Watch

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Heuer Regatta Swiss Made Wrist Watch Original Box
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 43

    Heuer Regatta Swiss Made Wrist Watch Original Box

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lemania Chronograph 3-Color Dial Men's Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 44

    Lemania Chronograph 3-Color Dial Men's Watch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2-tone 14K Gold/Steel Watch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 45

    Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2-tone 14K Gold/Steel Watch

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Rare 18K Gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 46

    Rare 18K Gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Watch

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2-Tone 14K Gold/Steel Watch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 47

    Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2-Tone 14K Gold/Steel Watch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Rolex Oyster Chronograph Anti-Magnetic Steel Watch
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 48

    Rolex Oyster Chronograph Anti-Magnetic Steel Watch

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000

Auction Description

New York City Estate Auction, February 3, The Estate of Peter Knoll Part I and Others by Auctions at Showplace
Showplace Antique + Design Center Live Estate Auction The Estate of Peter Knoll Part I & Others Sunday, February 3, 12pm EST This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for mid century modern design enthusiasts to acquire items from the most prestigious family whose name alone is a benchmark for the very best of 20th century design. Naturally, there are a number of vintage Knoll company pieces, including rare prototype “QE2” folding lounge chairs, several Florence Knoll designs, and notable examples by sought after designers Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen, Warren Platner, Massimo Vignelli and many more. Luxury accessories features makers Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and Mark Cross to name a few. Watches were a particular passion of Mr. Knoll’s and through the years he amassed a large collection encompassing an 18K Rolex Oyster Perpetual Model 331, a Rolex Datejust Tapestry stainless and 18K with Jubilee bracelet, and a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Model 1024 among several others to be offered in this auction. Fine Art is well represented in a variety of media featuring works by: Ellsworth Kelly, Josef Albers, Robert Motherwell, and Ken Price. Sterling Silver offered in this auction includes items by Tiffany & Co., Marcus & CO., Bigelow, Kennard & Co, Black, Starr & Frost, and others with antique English and German works complimenting the whole. Read more
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- All items must be paid for within three (3) business days from the date of auction and ALL items must be removed within three (3) business days.  Any item not removed or shipped within this time will be sent to an outside storage company, and may be subject to a storage fee assessed by and payable to that storage company.  If an item is to be shipped, it is sent to our UPS store location after the first three (3) business days, unless other shipping arrangements have been made by the buyer. If other arrangements have been made, the buyer must contact our gallery within three (3) days of the auction date to arrange pick-up. All storage fees and invoices must be paid in full to retrieve items sent to storage. Once an item is sent to storage, neither Showplace Antique & Design Center nor The UPS Store is liable for it. Declared value coverage goes into effect once pick up or shipping arrangements are made. You must contact The UPS Store at 212-920-6521 to settle all storage fees and arrange for pick up or shipping. If picking up your items from storage, an appointment must be scheduled with The UPS Store at least three days in advance. You may email all storage or shipping inquiries to upsnycauctions@gmail.com.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BID SQUARE BIDDERS

- All items must be paid for within three (3) business days from the date of auction and ALL items must be removed within three (3) business days.  Any item not removed or shipped within this time will be sent to an outside storage company, and may be subject to a storage fee assessed by and payable to that storage company.  If an item is to be shipped, it is sent to our UPS store location after the first three (3) business days, unless other shipping arrangements have been made by the buyer. If other arrangements have been made, the buyer must contact our gallery within three (3) days of the auction date to arrange pick-up. All storage fees and invoices must be paid in full to retrieve items sent to storage. Once an item is sent to storage, neither Showplace Antique & Design Center nor The UPS Store is liable for it. Declared value coverage goes into effect once pick up or shipping arrangements are made. You must contact The UPS Store at 212-920-6521 to settle all storage fees and arrange for pick up or shipping. If picking up your items from storage, an appointment must be scheduled with The UPS Store at least three days in advance. You may email all storage or shipping inquiries to upsnycauctions@gmail.com.


- All items in this catalogue are offered by Showplace Antique & Design Center  as owner.

- Everything is sold AS IS and WHERE IS. While we do our best to describe the items properly, Showplace Antique & Design Center, makes no guarantees or warranties to the accuracy of these descriptions.  Likewise, while Showplace Antique & Design Center presumes clear title on all merchandise, no guarantees or warranties are made.

- Showplace Antique & Design Center reserves the right to withdraw or combine any lots listed in the catalogue at its sole discretion. Showplace Antique & Design Center and its auctioneers have final say in any dispute among bids or winning bidders. Showplace Antique & Design Center records shall be conclusive in any dispute. 

- The purchase price payable by Bid Square buyers at auction shall be the final bid plus a 25% buyer’s premium. All purchases are subject to NYC sales tax rate of 8.875% unless a valid resale certificate is presented. A resale tax form must be completed in full prior to time of purchase. 

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- No merchandise shall be released prior to the end of the auction session. Showplace Antique & Design Center reserves the right to hold merchandise until full payment has been received and cleared by our bank. 


- Showplace Antique & Design Center reserves the right to refuse a bid from a potential buyer who has not established themselves with management prior to the auction. 

- Showplace Antique & Design Center does not make any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to size, count, weight, style, authenticity, period material, or manufacturer copyright or reproduction right or any other warranty except as specified below on any lot sold. All measurements and weights are approximate. All glassware is sold as is; we cannot check every piece for chips.  Showplace Antique & Design Center is not responsible for damage of glass covering paintings, drawings, and other works or art, or frames, regardless of cause.  Showplace Antique & Design Center will not guarantee the authenticity of any signature unless so stated at the time of auction. We will only guarantee the medium in which the particular work is executed. We are not responsible for typographical errors.

 

-“Gold-tone metal” refers to metal that is gold in tone, but not gold.  “Silver-tone metal” refers to metal that is silver in tone, but not silver.

- The catalog listings are meant as a descriptive guide only. Buyers are encouraged to use the preview to examine merchandise.  Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement or a fact.

- Showplace Antique & Design Center shall have no responsibility for any error or omission in the description. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. All items are sold strictly AS IS, WHERE IS and ALL SALES ARE FINAL.  Absolutely no returns will be accepted.

 

-If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered/picked up in the condition it was in at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen or lost prior to delivery/pick up, Showplace Antique & Design Center shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser. However, we are not responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers of purchased lots, whether or not recommended by us. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser and Showplace Antique & Design Center will have no liability for any loss or damage to such items.