Two Days of Tiffany, Fine Art, and Exceptional Estate Treasures at Sarasota Estate Auction

Collectors will have plenty to watch this June as Sarasota Estate Auction presents two back-to-back sales packed with fine art, jewelry, silver, antiques, and decorative arts. The June Day 1 auction, Major Modern Art, Jewelry & Silver, takes place on June 13 and features over 800 lots ranging from modern masters and Florida Highwaymen paintings to estate jewelry and sterling silver. Day 2, Major Tiffany, Fine Art & Antiques, follows on June 14 with another 800-plus lots highlighted by an extraordinary collection of Tiffany Studios lamps and important works of art spanning centuries.

For collectors, these sales offer a rare opportunity to pursue museum-quality Tiffany pieces alongside works by notable American and European artists. Here are some of the standout lots to watch.

Tiffany Highlights: Icons of American Design

Few names carry the same prestige in the worlds of jewelry, silver, and decorative arts as Tiffany & Co. and Tiffany Studios. Across both days of the auction, collectors will find exceptional examples that showcase the craftsmanship and innovation that made the Tiffany name legendary.

One of the most impressive offerings in Day 1 is Lot 10, a Fantastic Tiffany & Co. Sterling Mixed Metal & Mokume Pitcher, estimated at $12,000–$18,000. Featuring an elaborate vine design with dragonflies, leaves, and gourds rendered in mixed metals and mokume gane techniques, the pitcher demonstrates the artistic ambition that elevated Tiffany silver beyond functional objects into works of art. Weighing over 34 troy ounces, the piece is both sculptural and highly collectible.

Fantastic Tiffany & Co. Sterling Mixed Metal & Mokume Pitcher - 34.465 ozt.
Lot 10
Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

Jewelry collectors should also take note of Lot 57, a Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and Diamond Necklace, estimated at $10,000–$15,000. This substantial necklace contains 128 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 4.5 carats and weighs 86.4 grams. The design reflects Tiffany’s enduring reputation for combining luxury, elegance, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold and Diamond Necklace - Gross 86.4 g. 
Lot 57
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Day 2 shifts the spotlight from Tiffany & Co. jewelry and silver to the artistry of Tiffany Studios. The sale features an exceptional lifetime collection of Tiffany lamps, including the Antique Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau Arrowroot Table Lamp (Lot 1008) and the Antique Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau Belted Dogwood Table Lamp (Lot 1009). These iconic stained-glass lamps represent some of the most sought-after examples of American Art Nouveau design and are expected to draw significant attention from collectors.

Antique Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau Arrowroot Table Lamp
Lot 1008
Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000

Antique Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau "Belted Dogwood" Table Lamp
Lot 1009
Estimate: $24,000 - $28,000

Together, these Tiffany offerings create a remarkable cross-section of the brand’s legacy—from jewelry and silverwork to the artistic glass creations that helped define American decorative arts.

Fine Art Highlights Across Both Days

While Tiffany may be a major attraction, the fine art selections are equally compelling, offering collectors works that span modern abstraction, European landscape traditions, and Rococo-inspired scenes.

Leading Day 1 is Lot 4, Cleve Gray’s "Pontevedra, Florida" (1958), estimated at $8,000–$16,000. Gray was a significant figure in American Abstract Expressionism, and this atmospheric composition demonstrates the lyrical brushwork and meditative quality for which he became known. Painted in a restrained palette of grays and earthy tones, the work reflects the artist’s ability to evoke landscape and emotion through abstraction.

Cleve Gray’s "Pontevedra, Florida" (1958)
Lot 4
Estimate: $8,000 – $16,000

The broader Day 1 catalog also features works by notable artists including Robert Rauschenberg, Sonia Delaunay, Alexander Calder, Salvador Dalí, Richard Anuszkiewicz, Marc Chagall, Peter Max, and Itzchak Tarkay. For collectors interested in modern and contemporary art, the depth of material is particularly noteworthy.

On Day 2, the spotlight turns to European masters and traditional landscape painting. Among the top lots is Lot 1002, Théodore Rousseau’s "Landscape at Sunset," estimated at $12,000–$18,000. Rousseau was a leading figure of the Barbizon School, and this moody landscape exemplifies the movement’s emphasis on atmosphere, natural light, and direct observation of nature. The dramatic sunset sky and richly textured landscape make it a standout work in the sale.

Théodore Rousseau’s "Landscape at Sunset
Lot 1002
Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000

Another noteworthy offering is Lot 1006, Jean-Antoine Watteau, Oil on Copper, estimated at $6,000–$8,000. The composition, titled Fête Champêtre on its presentation plaque, depicts a lively outdoor gathering and reflects the theatrical, pastoral spirit that made Watteau one of the defining artists of the Rococo period. The intimate scale and richly detailed scene add to its appeal for collectors of European art.

Jean-Antoine Watteau, Oil on Copper
Lot 1006
Estimate: $6,000–$8,000

Additional Day 2 highlights include works by Robert Atkinson Fox, Hamilton Hamilton, Pierre-Eugène Grandsire, Charles Sidney Raleigh, H. Claude Pissarro, Thomas Moran, Suzanne Eisendieck, and others, creating a catalog that spans centuries of artistic achievement.

Whether your interests lie in Tiffany Studios lamps, estate jewelry, sterling silver, modern abstraction, or European masterworks, Sarasota Estate Auction’s June Day 1 and Day 2 sales offer something for nearly every collector. The combination of exceptional Tiffany material and a broad range of fine art makes this two-day event one of the most compelling estate auction offerings of the season.

From a rare Tiffany mixed-metal pitcher and diamond necklace to important paintings by Cleve Gray, Théodore Rousseau, and Jean-Antoine Watteau, these auctions present an opportunity to acquire pieces that embody artistry, history, and enduring collector appeal.