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Historic Irvington Mansion-Madam C. J. Walker
Listing ID#: 179282
Sale Location |
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Irvington, NY 10533 |
Sale Dates and Times |
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Friday Jun 15, 2018 Completed Saturday Jun 16, 2018 Completed |
Sale Type |
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Estate Sale |
Company Information |
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EstatesNY Contact: Wendy King Phone: 914-255-5776 Email: estatesny@gmail.com Website: estatesny.com EstateSale.com ID#: 1892 View company information and listings |
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Listing Terms and Conditions |
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Cash and approved checks
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Madam C. J. Walker's Historic Mansion Estate Sale
We are selling the contents of this exquisite historic 34 room mansion featuring a fine collection of art by well known artists, fine antiques, an exquisite French formal dining room suite, gorgeous Persian carpets, African art and artifacts, memorabilia, instruments, gym equipment, and a variety of other household items.
The art collection consists of the following:
Paintings by Clementine Hunter (often referred to as the equivalent Grandma Moses)
Rembrandt etchings
Miro, Dali and Lautrec signed lithographs and drawings
Calder, large fine mixed media
Tanner paintings (most distinguished African American artist of the 19th century)
Shearer -- o/c paintings
Romare Bearden -- o/c several paintings
Photographs by famed photographer James Van der Zee, known for his work in the Harlem renaissance
Very special pen and watercolor portrait of Madam Walker that is worthy of being hung in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Among the antiques are several French bombe chests with extraordinary marquetry, French garniture sets, Margaret Beaudette sculpture, antique lion's head throne chairs, German pendelum clock, carved pedestals, fruit wood four poster bedroom, many fine carpets, several pianos including a pianola, Amish fireplaces, antique serpentine chest with marble top, tufted down sofa, modern tufted leather lounge, Ivory coast masks and many African carvings, some unusual and vintage or antique, art glass, dry sinks and vintage antiques, folk art, carved book cases, also gym equipment-weight rack, abductor machine and True elliptical, household galore, and a treasure trove of discoveries!
The mansion, named Villa Lewaro was built in 1918 as Madam Walker's summer residence. She was the first American self made entrepreneur and millionairess.... and was famous for her community activism and philanthropy.
Now you will have an opportunity to own a piece of her history .... Please join us at very special event.
If you would like to see additional pics please visit our website at estatesny.com. |
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