HISTORICAL ESTATE SALE
An important sale of the furnishings and art of Anna Caulfield McKnight (1866-1947) stored for 68 years.  She was historically significant in Grand Rapids and built our cultural foundation in the 1920’s.  In the early 19th century her extensive travel in America, Europe, and the Orient gave her experience to a lecture series.  It was her privilege to study in the art studios, galleries, and libraries of London, Paris, Florence, and Rome.  As three term president of Grand Rapids Ladies Literary Club, she invited Presidents Wilson, Roosevelt, and Taft to speak at the Club.  She was also president of Drama League and Civic Art Committee.

FURNITURE
Original furniture from her Heritage Hill home includes:  master carved oversize Chippendale arm chair, two oak stacking barrister bookcases, Victorian Renaissance Revival dining table and six chairs, two mahogany display cabinets, mahogany carved writing desk, mahogany bookcase, rare ornate brass and marble étagère, fine carved mahogany corner chair, gilted garland wall mirror, mahogany Windsor chair, pair of mahogany four poster twin beds, dressers, writing desk, Mission oak desk/chest/stands.

FINE ART
Richard Bier oil painting “Girl by Pillars”, John Francis Smith (Am. 1868-1941) portrait of “Atella”, framed oil painting “Sunset Wetlands”, G.L. Herdle Dutch pastel, fine drawing “Nude” by Richard Robbins circa 1892, Marie Laurencin watercolor, 19th century oil portrait “Gentleman”, portfolios of engravings/paintings/old prints.

ANTIQUES/FURNISHINGS
Pair of elegant crystal candelabras, selection of sterling silver includes: tea/coffee service/bowls/trays/dresser jars/mirrors/ frames, fine cut crystal dining plates/goblets/bowls/serving pieces, Minton “Princess” dinnerware, Bavaria “Louise” dinnerware, heavy 24K gold service plates, writing stand with revolving milkglass shell in well, large 41” wax doll circa 1870, Chinese soapstone carving, framed Chinese “Forbidden Stitch” design, pink marble candelabras, Ormolu brass fireplace screen, walking sticks and canes, French fans, vintage furs and clothing, large oak silver flatware chest, Charles F. Adams wall clock, new Haven and Herman Miller banjo clocks, Ansonia “Winged Griffons” mantle clock, German porcelain head doll, doll house and furniture, child’s tea sets, large assortment of fine lace and linen, “crazy” quilts.

BOOKS/AUTOGRAPHS
A rare collection of autographed photos including Presidents William Taft/Calvin Coolidge/Woodrow Wilson/Franklin Roosevelt/Theodore Roosevelt/author G. Bernard Shaw/professional boxer Gene Tunney/first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Bertha vonSuttner/8 actors from the 1920’s Drama League of America/many world and religious leaders.  Very nice selection of books with some autographed issues.

PAPER MEMORABILIA
Authentic vintage steamer trunk travel labels, books of old business trading cards, box of postcards from Grand Rapids/United States/World, circa 1663 map of northern Italy, fold-out illustrated medical books, valentines, old postage letters.