The Hunt Continues with Art Beyond the Ordinary!

Welcome to an extraordinary estate sale designed for those who see the world through a creative lens. We invite you to explore a curated world where art extends far beyond the gallery wall. 

This collection has the unique magic to highlight unexpected oddities as true art, proving them worthy of your highest praise. From the timeless allure of historic craftsmanship and museum-quality fine art to high-end designer décor and bold fashion statement pieces, this exclusive collection seamlessly bridges the gap between historical significance and modern, sophisticated living.

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SALE STARTS: Friday, November 6th at 10AM

SALE ENDS: Friday, November 20th at 5PM

COMPLIMENTARY LOADING: Saturday, October 21st, from 10 AM to 2PM

PICKUP LOCATION: Allston, MA

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To experience this collection, one need look no further than its three crown jewels:

a mesmerizing 19th-century French mechanical animatronic double singing caged bird automaton that breathes lifelike movement and song into a space;

a mind-boggling patriotic "Merry Christmas" sand bottle painstakingly created grain-by-grain in the legendary style of Andrew Clemens;

and a monumental oil painting of Volendam fishermen by Dutch master Willem van den Berg, housed in a magnificent 17th-century style ripple frame.

Intrigued? Find historical Oddities with deep New England history:

A 19th-century pine cobbler's workbench from Westbrook, Maine, hiding the hand-written signature of Solomon Cloudman - an early shoe-factory pioneer;

a rugged, iron-banded B. Atwood & Co. oyster bucket pulled straight from the historic Commercial Street wharves of Boston;

an 1830s stenciled Hitchcock-style child's chair connected to Charles H. Stickney, a 19th-century furniture salesman, or a Dracut civic official;

and a fascinating, large folk art trench basket hand-woven from vintage souvenir matchbooks and cigarette packaging, bearing the mark of A.F. Whipple of Bath, New Hampshire - tied to a famous Civil War-era brass band leader.

Additional standout furniture includes: 

• 17th Century Spanish Baroque Bobbin-Turned Long Bench: An extraordinary piece with walnut bobbin-turned legs and stretchers.

• 18th Century American Chippendale Slant Front Desk (c. 1770–1800): A classic New England masterwork in maple and birch, featuring hand-cut dovetail construction, bracket feet, brass batwing pulls, and a beautifully detailed interior with scalloped valances.

• Mid-19th Century Arthur Blain Credenza (Liverpool, England): An early, stamped example from the renowned Victorian maker recorded in the Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, featuring a solid hardwood two-door low profile and molded plinth base.

• Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Twin Bed Frames (Set of 2): A dream for canine art enthusiasts and antique collectors alike, showcasing arched headboards and footboards hand-painted with detailed portraits of alert sporting dogs.

• High-Style Wilderness Folk Art White Birch Phonograph Cabinet: A breathtakingly unique acoustic talking machine entirely clad in sheets of real white birch bark and meticulously outlined with hand-nailed split twigs.

• 19th Century Southern Primitive Splayed Tapered Leg Stand Table: A rugged accent piece with a wood-plank top and dramatically flared legs that still retain their original weathered milk-paint wash.

• 1950s Winterthur Museum Faux Bois Wrought Iron Patio Set (5-Piece): The rare "Arden style" garden set originally designed and commissioned by Henry Francis du Pont for his legendary 1,000-acre estate, masterfully mimicking gnarled tree branches.

• Circa 1820 English Regency Garden Bench: An elegant, heavy-duty iron camelback bench utilizing hand-riveted construction and six incredibly detailed, weighted hand-forged lion's paw feet.

This collection also highlights those final years of pure design, offering a spectacular wardrobe of vintage luxury, statement timepieces, and staples, plus jewelry and timepieces. 

Highlights of the designer accessories include and Antique Cobalt Blue Guilloché enamel lapel watch that suspends from a matching bow-form brooch, a 1920s Art Deco Dunhill Tavannes "La Captive" squeeze travel watch and a curated selection of jewelry and cufflinks from Tiffany & Co., Mikimoto, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and avant garde pieces by Edouard Rambaud and Stella Cadente.

The highlights of the closet include: 

• Maurizio Galante Haute Couture Ribbon-Pleated Velvet Dress: A breathtaking example of Parisian-Italian haute couture, combining a structured corset bodice with a velvet ribbon balloon skirt.

• 1980s Silk Cocoon Silhouette Dress by Alik Singer, New York: Singer established his brand in New York City during the early 1980s, operating a boutique on Madison Avenue and retailing through high-end department stores like Bergdorf Goodman.

• 1980s Arnold Scaasi Boutique X Martha Yellow Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

• Additional gems and closet staples from names you know and love like Hermes, Armani, Jil Sander, Issey Miyake, and Prada plus those you’ll be glad we introduced you to: like Lyell (Elizabeth Street), early 2000s NYC indie-luxury, Evelyne De Clercq, Italian artisanal design.

Heritage and Luxury Menswear

• Featuring 1990s denim workwear from Ralph Lauren, Levis and Rockmount - a classic Denver heritage with their diamond-shaped snap buttons, stylized yokes, and dual sawtooth chest pockets.

Fancy footwear for both Men size 8 ½-9 ½ and Women, 7 ½-8 ½. From Gucci penny loafers to Prada heels and men’s suede Western boots. 

Wrapping up this collection with objects that were made to function not just to look pretty. Here, we honor the anonymous artisans whose histories are forever etched into wood, wool, canvas, and metal.

• Massive Antique Geometric Hooked Rug (7'6" x 8'9"): A dense, masterfully looped New England or Nova Scotia textile featuring a vibrant Cathedral Window mosaic tile pattern on a rich, deep green ground.

• 1924 Indiana Folk Art Eagle Relief Panel: A hand-carved wooden relief panel featuring a soaring American Eagle over a USA banner, beautifully inscribed as a token of friendship by L.L. Quick in February 1924.

• Turn-of-the-Century Dollhouse Furniture Collection (c. 1902): A poignant four-piece set of hand-painted miniature chairs and a camelback sofa accompanied by a handwritten note: "Age 10, Viola Fischer, July 2, 1902, Balto City."

• Set of Four Antique Dimensional Photo Sculptures (c. 1910–1920): Exceptional, rare examples of early American dimensional wooden portraits found in Maryland, combining photography and hand-carved painted frames.

• 19th-Century Bone & Ebony Double-Six Dominoes Set: A complete 28-piece set crafted from bovine bone and ebony wood joined by tiny brass pins, housed in its original finger-jointed slide-top box.

• Antique 103-Piece Spelling Letters in Wood Box: A gorgeous primitive set of educational wooden typography blocks inside their original storage box.

Every piece in this collection offers a tangible connection to the past while it commands your attention today!

Welcome to Art Beyond the Ordinary!

Happy hunting,

Maggie and Jim

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