Dec 20, 2023 10:00 EST

Doyle at Home® & Holiday Gifts

 
  Lot 185
 

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An archive of memorabilia relating to legendary interior designer Albert Hadley

Estate / Collection: Estate of Renee Meyers from a Manhattan Apartment Decorated by Albert Hadley

ALBERT HADLEY

An archive highlighting the friendship between Renee Meyers and Albert Hadley. A collection of drawings, letters, photographs, and more. Comprising: An interior sketch by Hadley on an opened cocktail napkin inscribed "Happy New House" and dated 1982, 6 x 10 inches, framed; two copies of interior design sketches made by Hadley titled Drawing Room for Renee Meyers, each 8 1/2 x 10 inches, framed separately; A large "Happy Birthday" drawing by Hadley inscribed "Happy Birthday" and signed with the initial "A86" for Albert Hadley, pencil on paper 10 x 9 1/2 inches; Five handwritten notes from Hadley, including one headed "Declaration of Independence for Renee Meyers"; Two inscribed books copies of Albert Hadley: The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer and Albert Hadley: Drawings and the Design Process; a photograph depicting Albert Hadley with Sister Parish in Moscow inscribed by Hadley; and various framed and loose photographs depicting Albert Hadley with Renee Meyers, at parties, etc. Some minor wear but generally fine.

Renee Meyers was an accomplished interior designer in her own right and came to work for Hadley-Parish before becoming a client and close friend of Albert Hadley. The Fifth Avenue apartment Hadley designed for Renee Meyers is pictured in his book Albert Hadley: The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer. The current group of items illustrates their professional relationship and long personal friendship.

Sold for $378
Estimated at $400 - $600

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

Estate / Collection: Estate of Renee Meyers from a Manhattan Apartment Decorated by Albert Hadley

ALBERT HADLEY

An archive highlighting the friendship between Renee Meyers and Albert Hadley. A collection of drawings, letters, photographs, and more. Comprising: An interior sketch by Hadley on an opened cocktail napkin inscribed "Happy New House" and dated 1982, 6 x 10 inches, framed; two copies of interior design sketches made by Hadley titled Drawing Room for Renee Meyers, each 8 1/2 x 10 inches, framed separately; A large "Happy Birthday" drawing by Hadley inscribed "Happy Birthday" and signed with the initial "A86" for Albert Hadley, pencil on paper 10 x 9 1/2 inches; Five handwritten notes from Hadley, including one headed "Declaration of Independence for Renee Meyers"; Two inscribed books copies of Albert Hadley: The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer and Albert Hadley: Drawings and the Design Process; a photograph depicting Albert Hadley with Sister Parish in Moscow inscribed by Hadley; and various framed and loose photographs depicting Albert Hadley with Renee Meyers, at parties, etc. Some minor wear but generally fine.

Renee Meyers was an accomplished interior designer in her own right and came to work for Hadley-Parish before becoming a client and close friend of Albert Hadley. The Fifth Avenue apartment Hadley designed for Renee Meyers is pictured in his book Albert Hadley: The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer. The current group of items illustrates their professional relationship and long personal friendship.

Auction: Doyle at Home® & Holiday Gifts, Dec 20, 2023

  • Doyle at Home® Auction on Wednesday, December 20, 2023

  • Sale Total Surpasses Expectations Amid Competitive Bidding

  • Featured Property from the Estate of Renee Meyers from a Manhattan Apartment Decorated by Albert Hadley

  • And Property from the Collection of Peter van Hattum & Harold Simmons

  • Plus the Annual Holiday Gifts Sale!

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 included 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 Estate of Renee Meyers
A special section of the sale comprised of over 100 lots of furnishings and art from Renee Meyers' Manhattan apartment decorated by her close friend Albert Hadley, co-founder of the legendary design firm Parish-Hadley. (Read More) View Lots

The Collection of Peter van Hattum & Harold Simmons
A special section of the sale comprised over 100 lots of furnishings and art from the East Hampton home of celebrated interior designers Peter van Hattum & Harold Simmons, formerly of Parish-Hadley. View Lots 

 


Holiday Gifts
The Holiday Gifts section of the auction offered an array of unique items for everyone on your list. (lots 440-481) View Lots

 

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