The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
Comprising a Michael Taylor ball finial low table; and a suite of Murray's Iron Works items with reeded ball finials, including four barrel chairs, two ottomans, two side tables and a three-seat sofa, with custom cushions by Joshua Janson.
Sofa 29 1/2 inches, width 90 inches, depth 32 inches, seat height 10 1/2 inches, barrel chair height 29 1/2 inches, width 38 inches, depth 32 inches, seat height 10 1/2 inches.
Please note that the description for this lot was updated on Monday July 28. This lot includes on low table by Michael Taylor.
Sold for $21,760
Estimated at $4,000 - $6,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
Comprising a Michael Taylor ball finial low table; and a suite of Murray's Iron Works items with reeded ball finials, including four barrel chairs, two ottomans, two side tables and a three-seat sofa, with custom cushions by Joshua Janson.
Sofa 29 1/2 inches, width 90 inches, depth 32 inches, seat height 10 1/2 inches, barrel chair height 29 1/2 inches, width 38 inches, depth 32 inches, seat height 10 1/2 inches.
Please note that the description for this lot was updated on Monday July 28. This lot includes on low table by Michael Taylor.
Overall wear commensurate with age and use.
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Auction: Doyle at Home®, Jul 30, 2025
NEW YORK, NY -- The Doyle at Home auctions attract thousands of savvy, sophisticated buyers with an endless diversity of stylish furniture and decorations from prominent estates and collections. The wide range of offerings include furniture, silver, porcelain, art glass, lamps, chandeliers and rugs for every room in your home. Discover why Doyle at Home is the go-to resource for savvy collectors, influencers and leading designers across the country!
The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family: Lots 127 – 157
A special section of the July 30 sale showcased furniture and decorations from The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family. The collection spans two generations, beginning with an American mother and British father who enlisted celebrated London decorator Kenneth Neame to create elegant interiors for their homes in Manhattan, Palm Beach and Gloucestershire. The next-generation owner expanded this collection with select pieces for his Boston Back Bay apartment and summer residence in Newport, Rhode Island.
Property of an Upper East Side Collector: Lots 338 – 358
Also featured in the sale were stylish furniture and decorations from the Property of an Upper East Side Collector.
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