The Collection of Joanne B. Breyer

• Auction of the Collection of Joanne B. Breyer on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10am

• Elegant Furniture, Decorations, Silver, Artwork, Jewelry and More

• We Invite You to Contact Us for Complimentary Auction Evaluations of Your Collection

NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle is honored to auction the Collection of Joanne B. Breyer, beginning with her remarkable collection of furniture, decorations, silver, artwork and fashion jewelry on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10am.

Property from the Collection continues with the sales of Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags on December 11, Important Jewelry on December 12, and Jewelry Online on December 17, as well as Old Master Paintings in January, Important Paintings in Spring 2025, and other upcoming auctions. (Read Bio)

Mrs. Breyer’s collection of fine and decorative arts reflects her passion for entertaining and cosmopolitan taste. Her homes from Palm Beach to Newport were decorated in a distinctive and sophisticated style, seamlessly blending diverse cultures and periods. Asian and Orientalist influences are prominent, with monkeys, elephants, tigers and other exotic motifs alongside her cherished cats. These whimsical elements were harmoniously paired with Neoclassical European pieces, resulting in a sumptuous and very individual setting for entertaining her guests.

To accommodate large parties, Mrs. Breyer collected extensive porcelain services by Christian Dior, Lynn Chase, Tiffany & Co. and other prestigious makers, in addition to colorful lettuceware by Dodie Thayer. Silver offerings are highlighted by an elaborately decorated pair of French silver gilt wine coolers and a pair of English sterling wine coolers by Robinson Edkins, as well as a pair of Regency covered vegetable dishes by Joseph Craddock and William K. Reid. Also noteworthy are a rare Fortuny "Scherazade" Orientalist silk chandelier, a French 18th century Aubusson chinoiserie tapestry, and a Louis XVI extension dining table.

The fine art section of the sale showcases over fifty lots of paintings, drawings, and bronzes, covering a range of subjects, including animals, landscapes, still lifes, portraits and Orientalist scenes. Among the exquisite Asian objects are precious Chinese porcelains, paintings, jades and hardstone carvings.

From her extensive collection of jewelry are over thirty lots of stylish fashion jewelry and signed wearable pieces by such makers as Cartier, Seaman Schepps, and Tiffany & Co.

Mrs. Breyer inherited a number of significant items from her mother-in-law, Margaret Breyer, who was also a discerning collector. Margaret’s legacy included paintings, porcelains and early American furniture. Offered in the sale is a group of letters of gratitude to Margaret Breyer from the White House, including Jacqueline Kennedy as First Lady, for contributions from her collection.

SALE NOTICE
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PAYMENT
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