GLEN COVE, NY.- Roland Auctions NY celebrated the holidays in style with their Multi-Estates Auction on Saturday, December 14th. While the top bidder of the day drove home in a stylish 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Convertible, near mint condition, approximately 57,000 miles, two door, standard Thunderbird 292 V8; Fordomatic 3-speed automatic transmission; retractable hardtop; red and white exterior and interior. This 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner is an extraordinary find and a true piece of automotive history. Runs great, showcases limited use and careful preservation over the decades, which sold for $28,125, most of the top sellers of the day came from the Collection of a very prominent NY philanthropic family.


Christian Dior Limited Edition China Dragon Saddle Bag designed by John Galliano. Sold for $23,750.

This personal collection featured hundreds of lots from the Upper East Side Manhattan apartment of the family, including fine art, decorative arts, rare silver pieces, antique furniture, women’s furs, designer bags, Hermes scarves and more.


Faberge Silver, Gold & Lapis Lazuli Cigarette Box, Moscow. Sold for $5,625.

Following the 1957 Ford Fairlane as top seller came fashion, with a Christian Dior Limited Edition "China Dragon" Saddle Bag designed by John Galliano for Dior to commemorate his ten year anniversary. Twelve saddle bags were created with a limited edition to 100. Gold thread depicting a dragon and cloud motifs; interior label 17/100, selling for $23,750 and a stunning Fendi Sable Long Coat, the front closes on concealed hook and eye closures, the concealed front pockets are suede lined, the sleeve and body of the coat have a tiered layered appearance, with black silk lining, label interior [36" bust, 40" waist, 44" hips]. Selling for $8125.


Fendi Sable Long Coat. Sold for $8125.

In home decor, a French Gilt Bronze Mounted & Painted 19th century tall Case Clock, the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals above the shaped case, painted with two figural and four landscape panels, on a rectangular stepped ebonized base. [7' 5" H]. Sold for $!2,500, a Steinway & Sons Piano, "A" 91298, Vintage Victorian rosewood piano, circa 1898, "Steinway & Sons - Patent Grand - New York & Hamburg" with custom Steinway bench. [38.5" H x 74" W x 76" D], went for $10,625, a pair of Regence Giltwood Fauteuils A La Reine, each with a rectangular arched upholstered backrest, the padded armrests raised on curved supports, the serpentine seat centered by a shell motif, on cabriole legs terminating in scroll toes. [40.5" H x 28" W x 24" D]. Property of an important NY philanthropic family. Sold for $4375 and a Venetian Rococo Giltwood Trumeau Mirror, 19th century, the upper portion with painted figural canal scene, above a partitioned three section base, all ornately carved and pierced. [60" H x 56" W], sold for $8125.


Pair of Fine Bronze Dore 19th C. Cassolettes. Sold for $5,000.

In the Fine Art arena, an Alex Katz (American, b. 1927) "Julia and Alexandra" silkscreen print on Arches paper, 1983, signed and editioned 27/75 on lower left, produced at Styria, Inc. in New York; includes Certificate of Authenticity from Styria. [Sight: 37" H x 74" W; Art: 37" H x 74" W; Frame: 39" H x 75/75" W], sold for $11,250, a Brian Connelly (1926-1953) trompe l'oeil still life of a sunflower, oil on board. Signed and dated 1951 at center bottom. [Sight: 15.5" H x 11.5" W, Frame: 22.5" H x 18" W], went for $8,750 and an After Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) "Nu au Faubourg St. Honore", color offset lithograph, 1970, numbered and signed at top left in red grease pencil "84/100 Picasso", contained under glass in an aluminum frame. [Sight: 45.25" H x 61" W; Frame: 46.5" H x 62" W], sold for $6875.


Steinway & Sons Piano, A 91298, Vintage Victorian rosewood piano. Sold for $10,625.

Highlights in silver and decorative arts were a very rare Faberge Silver, Gold & Lapis Lazuli Cigarette Box, Moscow, accented with the Russian Imperial doubled headed eagle and gold swags, marks to base, cover, and French import marks on interior lip, 35 ozt. inclusive. [2.5" H x 7.25" L x 4.25" W],which sold for $5,625 and a pair of Fine Bronze Dore 19th C. Cassolettes-Compotes, each having reticulated bezels and covers topped with grape finials, with four wolf heads above four scrolling claw feet, on a stepped marble rosso levanto plinth base with a rosette. [13" H], selling for $5,000.


Venetian Rococo Giltwood Trumeau Mirror, 19th century. Sold for $8125.