Heritage Offers Decorative Arts Treasures in Upcoming Auction!

Dallas, TX: On November 1 & 2, in their Dallas, Texas headquarters, Heritage Auction Galleries will present their latest auction of Decorative Arts, featuring fine examples of silver, hollow ware, furniture, sculpture, ceramics, rugs and more. More than 800 lots will be up for bid, including splendid antique furniture from the personal collection of Dallas designers Loyd-Paxton and a wonderful array of fine sculpture from Dr. John L. Pellegrini.

"This is a very exciting auction," said Michael Wolf, Deputy Managing Director of Fine and Decorative Arts for Heritage, "with many fine examples of exceptional art from Ancient Rome to mid-century America."

"Our American silver selection is highlighted by an exquisite 233-piece service of Tiffany 'Vine' flatware, designed in 1872," Wolf said. "This is a real treasure, and should cause some very spirited bidding. Collectors of American silver will also be tempted by a Gorham silver creamer and sugar bowl, as well as a Reed & Barton ice bucket and tongs."

"We're also offering several wonderful pieces of sculpture," said Wolf, "including a Roman marble sarcophagus, a larger-than-life-size Carrara marble sculpture of the Venus de Medici, after the antique, and a marble Dionysus figure with child satyr. Pieces like this are rarely offered at auction, making this a great opportunity for collectors to acquire these rare pieces."

Wolf continued, "Collectors of fine furniture won't be disappointed, as they'll be able to bid on such desirable pieces as an important Italian Rococo-style giltwood console table, a French 18th century gilt bronze and marquetry commode à vantaux, a George III giltwood armchair, and even an Edward J. Wormley mid-century modern sofa grouping."

"There's so much on offer in this important auction," Wolf said, "and the few pieces mentioned here barely scratch the surface. I'd invite anyone interested in these unique treasures to visit our website at www.HA.com, where they'll see full-color, enlargeable images of each and every lot, complete with our thorough and informative catalog descriptions. Best of all, they'll even be able to place their bids online from the comfort and convenience of their home or office."

Heritage Auction Galleries' upcoming Decorative Arts auction will be held on November 1 & 2, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. For more information, please visit www.HA.com.

An American Silver Flatware Service Tiffany & Co., New York, New York
Designed 1872
Silver and silver gilt
Marks: TIFFANY & CO., STERLING, M
ESTIMATE: $170,000 - $200,000

An American Silver Creamer and Sugar Bowl Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island
Chased by Nicholas Heinzelmann (1833-1900)
1894
Silver and silver gilt
Marks: (lion-anchor-G), 5911, STERLING, (1894), CHASED BY N. HEINZELMANN.
4.25 inches high
22.78 troy ounces
ESTIMATE: $18,000 - $25,000

An American Silver Ice Bucket and Tongs Reed & Barton, Taunton, Massachusetts
Designed 1907
Silver, thermal glass liner, cork
Marks: (eagle-R-lion), REED & BARTON, STERLING, RS315, FRANCIS I, (1952)
10.25 inches high
109.1 ounces (gross)
ESTIMATE: $10,000 - $15,000

A Roman Marble Sarcophagus Unknown maker, Roman
Circa 3rd Century A.D.
Marble
88 3/4 inches long (225.4 cm.)
ESTIMATE: $80,000 - $120,000

Venus de Medici, Over Life Size Carrara Marble Sculpture, after the Antique 19th century Italian School
Marble
82 inches in height
ESTIMATE: $12,000 - $15,000

A Dionysus Figure with Child Satyr Marble
Approx. 82 inches in height, 27 inches in width, 23 inches in depth
ESTIMATE: $12,000 - $15,000

An Important Italian Rococo-style Giltwood Console Table Unknown maker, Florence, Italy
Circa 1800-1850
Giltwood, marble
Marks: none
40.75 inches high x 70.75 inches wide x 29 inches deep
ESTIMATE: $60,000 - $80,000

A French 18th Century Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Commode à Vantaux Attributed to Bernard II van Risenburgh (circa 1696-1766), Paris, France
Circa 1760
Mahogany, tulipwood, and fruitwood veneers on oak carcase, gilt bronze, marble
Marks: A. LECLAIRE
38 inches high x 67 inches wide x 26 inches deep
ESTIMATE: $150,000 - $250,000

A George III Giltwood Armchair Attributed to Thomas Chippendale, London, England
Circa 1770
Giltwood, leather
Marks: none
36.5 inches high x 25.75 inches wide x 19.5 inches deep
ESTIMATE: $20,000 - $30,000

A Mid-Century Modern Sofa Grouping Edward J. Wormley, American (1907-1995) for Dunbar Co., Indiana
1960's
Upholstery, brass legs
ESTIMATE: $4,000 - $6,000

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit www.HA.com.

Prospective consignors and sellers of fine and decorative arts are invited to www.HA.com/Sell. Or simply email FineArt@HA.com or call (800) 872-6467 extension 1444.

To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalogue, please contact Client Services at (800) 872-6467, extension 1150, or visit www.HA.com/Catalog to order by email.