NEW YORK, NY.- Lark Mason Associates announces that their highly anticipated sale of Fine and Decorative Arts is now available for bidding until Tuesday, February 27th. Among the treasures awaiting discerning collectors are remarkable works on paper by the iconic Alexander Calder, alongside a diverse array of over 125 lots of Continental and Asian furniture, mirrors, carpets, lamps, paintings, watches, and silver, spanning the 18th to 20th centuries.
“We are thrilled to offer this exceptional collection of Alexander Calder's works on paper, showcasing the ingenuity and timeless allure of one of the most revered artists of our era,” remarks Lark Mason, founder of Lark Mason Associates. Among the notable Calder pieces–each with a label designating the provenance of Perls Galleries, specialists in French contemporary art from 1937 to 1997 in New York)–are Pinwheel & Hourglass, a captivating Gouache on Paper from 1944 (Estimate: $25,000-35,000); Red Discs, an enchanting Gouache on Paper created in 1964 (Estimate: $25,000-35,000); Yellow Yin and Red Yang, a vibrant Gouache on Paper dating to 1967 (Estimate: $15,000-20,000); and the evocative Misty Moisty was the Morn, an Ink on Paper from 1944 (Estimate: $5,000-7,000).
Mason emphasizes that the inviting estimates have been carefully set to stimulate spirited bidding. Highlighting the furniture selection are exquisite pieces such as a Louis XV Marble-top Commode (Estimate: $2,500-3,500); a circa 1900 Austrian Bentwood Settee (Estimate: $700-1,000); a George III Inlaid Mahogany Demi-Lune Sideboard (Estimate: $600-900); and a Set of Eight Regency Brass-inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs (Estimate: $3,000-5,000).
The decorative arts offerings feature standout items including a Massive Japanese Cloisonne Vase, circa 1900 (Estimate: $1,000-1500); a resplendent 19th-century John and William Vokins Rococo Style Giltwood Mirror (Estimate: $1,000-2,000); a striking Pair of Baroque Style Wrought Iron Candle Stands (Estimate: $800-1200); a Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl and Creamer Set, designed by Johan Rohde (Estimate: $200-400); and a set of Twelve Wallace Sterling Silver Goblets (Estimate: $600-900).
