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Illustrated Catalog
The Estate of Luther Vandross, December 5th & 6th, 2007
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| Property from the Estate of Luther Vandross Lots 1-500 | ||||||
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| LOT NUMBER: 1 A LALIQUE HORSE HEAD Detail Image(s): a • b Send to a friend |
#11624.
16-1/4"h Provenance: As seen in "Ebony" magazine, "Luther Vandross` $8.5 Million Hideaway", June 1989, p. 31 | $800 - $1,200 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 2 A ST. LOUIS GILT-DECORATED COCKTAIL SHAKER Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
In the "Thistle" pattern.
8"h | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 3 A LARGE ST. LOUIS GOBLET Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
in the "Thistle" pattern.
10-1/2"h | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 4 A RENE LALIQUE AMBER GLASS PITCHER Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
8"h Large crack through body. | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 5 A ST. LOUIS GILT-DECORATED TWO-HANDLED ICE BUCKET Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
In the "Thistle" pattern. Together with a pair of ice tongs. 2
pieces.
8-3/4"h | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 6 A ST. LOUIS GILT-DECORATED GLASS PITCHER Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
In the "Thistle" pattern.
11-1/2"h | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 7 A LALIQUE ROOSTER Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
#11623.
18"h | $1,500 - $2,500 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 8 A LALIQUE SWAN Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
12"h x 14"l | $600 - $800 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 9 A LALIQUE SWAN Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d • e Send to a friend |
12"h x 14"l | $600 - $800 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 10 A FROSTED-TO-CLEAR GLASS ART DECO LIGHTING FIXTURE Detail Image(s): a • b Send to a friend |
French, circa 1930, attributed to St. Gabain.
23"w x 38"l x 5"d One glass panel broken and repaired. Provenance: Jean Karajian Gallery, New York, NY | $1,000 - $2,000 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 11 A NAACP IMAGE AWARD Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d • e Send to a friend |
Presented to Luther Vandross for "1985 Best Male Recording Artist".
| $700 - $1,000 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 12 A GRAMMY NOMINEES SHADOWBOX Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
Presented to Luther Vandross to commemorate the sale of more than
500,000 copies of "X".
13-3/4"h x 17-3/4"w | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 13 A NAACP IMAGE AWARD Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d • e • f Send to a friend |
Presented to Luther Vandross for "1987 Best Male Recording
Artist/Give me the Reason".
| $700 - $1,000 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 14 AN AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD Detail Image(s): a • b Send to a friend |
Presented to Luther Vandross for "1991 Favorite Album Soul/Rhythm
& Blues/Power of Love". | $800 - $1,200 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 15 A GOLD ALBUM COMMEMORATING THE SALE OF 500,000 COPIES OF "LOVE LANGUAGE" A COMPILATION WITH TEDDY PENDERGRASS Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Presented to Luther Vandross by A& M Records. 20"h x 15-1/2"w | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 16 A FRAMED COMPACT DISC COLLAGE COMMEMORATING THE SALE OF 500,000 UNITS OF "SONGS" Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Presented to Luther Vandross in 1994 by Epic Records.
14"h x 13"w | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 17 A FRAMED 1994 LETTER AND PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE CLINTON WHITE HOUSE Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Thanking Luther for attending a reception at Ford`s Theater.
17-1/2"h x 15-1/2"w | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 18 A FRAMED GOLD RECORD FOR "SONGS" Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Presented to Luther Vandross by Epic (Thailand) Ltd., 1994.
17-1/2"h x 23"w | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 19 A PROCLAMATION FROM DENNIS W. ARCHER, MAYOR OF DETROIT Detail Image(s): a • b Send to a friend |
Congratulating Luther Vandross on his career.
13-1/2"h x 10-1/2"w | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 20 TWO LALIQUE COLORLESS GLASS COMPOTES Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
In the "Virginia" pattern.
6-3/4"h x 8-1/2"dia. | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 21 A TIFFANY STUDIOS "CHINESE" PATTERN GILT BRONZE BOX Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
#1773.
2-1/2"h x 8"w x 5"d | $700 - $800 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 22 A BROWN WICKER HAMPER Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Together with a modern wicker and smaller two-handled hamper. 2
pieces.
From 24"h to 19"h | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 23 A FRENCH LEATHER BOOK-FORM TANTALUS Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d • e Send to a friend |
Enclosing two stoppered square glass decanters with gilt highlights
and four small glass beakers with gilt rims. Together with a
lacquered and mahogany veneered oval tray by B& B Picadilly. 2 pieces. 5-1/4"h x 8-1/2"w x 19-1/4"l | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 24 TWO SIMILAR SHERLE WAGNER ROCK CRYSTAL BOWLS; Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Together with another rock crystal bowl
9"h x 7"w | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 25 AN ART DECO-STYLE GILT IRON UMBRELLA STAND Detail Image(s): a • b Send to a friend |
20-1/2"h | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 26 AN ART DECO GILT BRONZE MOUNTED EARTHENWARE VASE Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
22"h | $800 - $1,200 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 27 A FRENCH LACQUER AND GILT-DECORATED WOOD PANEL Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Depicting three stylized deer rendered in gold leaf. Signed l.r.
"Du Con".
51"l x 28-1/2"w Provenance: Valerio Antiques, Coral Gables, FL | $5,000 - $7,000 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 28 A GROUP OF WICKER-WRAPPED CHROMED OVAL SERVING DISHES WITH GLASS LINERS Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d • e • f Send to a friend |
Comprising a tureen, cover and ladle, and circular serving dish.
Together with two pitchers, a large serving basket, three small
bowls, a salt and pepper shaker, a miniature basket, salad tongs,
and a wicker-wrapped bottle cooler. 14 pieces.
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| LOT NUMBER: 29 A COPPER HAND-HAMMERED STOCK POT WITH LID Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Marked Ruffoni, Italy, 14qt.
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| LOT NUMBER: 30 A HAND-HAMMERED COPPER TWO-HANDLED SAUCE PAN Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
With lid, marked Ruffoni, Italy.
4"h x 11-1/4"dia. | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 31 A HAND-HAMMERED COPPER TWO-HANDLED SAUCE PAN Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
With lid, marked Ruffoni, Italy.
4"h x 11-1/4"dia. | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 32 A HAND-HAMMERED COPPER TWO-HANDLED STOCK POT WITH LID Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Stamped William-Sonoma, France.
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| LOT NUMBER: 33 A HAND-HAMMERED COPPER FISH STEAMER WITH LID Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
Marked William-Sonoma, France. Together with two copper
lids. 3 pieces.
26"l x 5-1/2"h | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 34 A COMPOSITION AFRICAN SCULPTURE Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Losses. Provenance: Purchased during Luther Vandross` 1999 South African tour | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 35 AN ASSORTED GROUP OF EIGHT AFRICAN CARVED WOODEN CUPS Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
Together with a carved wooden instrument. 9 pieces.
From 7"h to 9"h A few assorted chips. Provenance: Purchased during Luther Vandross` 1999 South African tour | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 36 A PAIR OF CARVED WOODEN END TABLES Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d • e • f Send to a friend |
16"h x 14"dia. Wear. Provenance: Purchased during Luther Vandross` 1999 South African tour | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 37 TWO ASCAP AWARDS Detail Image(s): a • b Send to a friend |
Honoring "Uncle Ronnie`s music" and Luther Vandross for "Little
Miracles (Happen Every Day)", 1993.
10"h x 7"w | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 38 AN ASCAP POP AWARD Detail Image(s): a • b Send to a friend |
Honoring "Uncle Ronnie`s Music", publisher of "Power of Love", 1991
Survey Year.
14"h x 11"w | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 39 A PAINT-DECORATED CERAMIC FIGURE OF A CABBAGE PATCH DOLL Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Inscribed "Uncle Ronnie," on jacket.
11"h x 8-1/4"d x 11-1/2"w Chips. | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 40 THREE WHITE METAL TISSUE BOX COVERS Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Together with a toilet brush holder. 4 pieces.
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| LOT NUMBER: 41 A GIANNI VERSACE WOOL DOUBLE-BREASTED SHORT COAT Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
| $800 - $1,200 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 42 A MATSUDA REVERSIBLE BELTED HOODED RAINCOAT Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
Possibly size 52 | $600 - $800 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 43 A GIORGIO ARMANI DOUBLE LINED HOODED SKI JACKET Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
Possibly size 52 | $600 - $800 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 44 A GIANNI VERSACE BLACK LEATHER BELTED JACKET Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Possibly size 52 | $1,500 - $3,000 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 45 A GIANNI VERSACE CASHMERE TOP COAT Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Size 54 | $1,000 - $2,000 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 46 A GUCCI CASHMERE WOOL BELTED TOP COAT Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Size 56 | $1,000 - $2,000 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 47 A GIANNI VERSACE LEATHER COAT Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
With the original tag.
Size 56 | $1,500 - $3,000 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 48 A VIVIENNE WESTWOOD MOHAIR TOP COAT Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d Send to a friend |
Size 54 | $600 - $800 | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 49 A MID-SIZE EBONIZED "AMBIANCE QUICK CHANGE" ROLLING WARDROBE ROAD CASE LABELED "BAND ACTIVE" Detail Image(s): a • b • c Send to a friend |
Fitted with vents, shelves and pantry supplies, including
thermoses, coolers, plastic tubs and other utilitarian objects.
5`8"h x 29"w x 22"d | | ||||
| LOT NUMBER: 50 A MID-SIZED EBONIZED ROLLING "AMBIANCE WORK CASE" ROAD CASE Detail Image(s): a • b • c • d • e Send to a friend |
The interior with labeled drawers filled with beauty aids, office
supplies, mirrors and a director`s chair. The exterior with travel
decals.
5`6"h x 32"w x 35"d | | ||||