GLEN COVE, NY.- Roland Auctions NY will present their next Multi-Estates auction on Saturday, March 8th at 10am, with offerings from several prominent and noteworthy estates, bringing together elements of New York City’s theatrical and art world past. Previews will be held on Thursday, March 6th & Friday, March 7th, 10am – 6pm.


1998 Gibson ES175, Single cutaway hollow body electric guitar made in the USA in 1998. Estimate $3,000-$4,000.

In the spotlight with a lot of pre-auction bidding are a very rare Important Pair of Sevres Palace Urns, monumental pair of Sevres porcelain palace urns, French, 19th century, of vasiform elaborated decorated with bands of blooming flowers, Greek key and acanthus details, and large swags of ripe fruit and blooming flowers, centered by bronze dore figure heads Baccchus, all resting on square gilded plinth, [32.5" H x 17.25" W x 14.75" D]. Estimate is $3-5,000 but expected to go much higher.


Alexander Calder (American 1898-1976) Untitled Swirl with Pumpkin Lithograph, Untitled , 1972. Estimate $2,000-$3,000.

These noteworthy estates include the personal collection of visionary American theater designer, artist, and photographer Peter Wexler, the entire personal collection of over 20,000 photographs and related items removed from Harlem warehouse of photographer and world-renowned antiques dealer Roger Prigent, who’s glorious Manhattan shop Malmaison became an Upper East Side mainstay, as well as a selection of African themed silver pieces by acclaimed designer Patrick Mavros and a fresh selection of couture from the Estate of Baroness Gabriele Langer von Langendorff. In addition, Roland is proud to present a large personal collection of items belonging to acclaimed theatrical production/set designer Ed Wittstein and his art director partner Robert Miller, all removed from Wittstein’s estate brownstone in NY.


Jean Dufy (French 1888-1964 ) Au Cabaret watercolor and gouache Estimate $15,000-$25,000.

The Peter Wexler collection, all with no reserves, spans Six Decades of American Theater and Visual Arts Innovation, Property from the estate of Peter Wexler (1939-2022) features a 75-lot sale of personal property from his residence (including custom furnishings and reference library) alongside creative artworks spanning Wexler's remarkable sixty-year career, from his early University of Michigan studies to his final sculptural innovations. This landmark auction presents collectors with a unique opportunity to acquire pieces from one of America's most respected artists. Proceeds will support public access to costume and set design education through the Peter Wexler Digital Museum, a comprehensive online catalogue completed by the artist before his passing.


Niels Otto Moeller Model 71 Teak Side Chairs, 8, Six, Mid-Century Modern teak and faux leather side chairs. Estimate $2,000-$3,000.

Notable lots of Wexler’s own artwork include "The Rug Concerts" (1973), a poster designed by Wexler documenting his groundbreaking collaboration with conductor Pierre Boulez that transformed the New York Philharmonic's classical music presentation at Lincoln Center, Estimate $100-$200, "Challenger" (1982), an aircraft design illustration and model commissioned by former Sotheby's chairman Alfred Taubman, showcasing Wexler's sophisticated approach to corporate design, Estimate $200-$300 and "Southern City Sculpture" (2011), a series of three stainless steel models with corresponding drawings, representing Wexler's unrealized vision for a major public installation, estimated at $200-$300.

Another important part of this auction will be a pristine collection of rare and highly desirable guitars and guitar accessories from a prominent New York collector, which include guitars by Gibson, Gretsch, Fender, Hamer, and PRS, with original hard shell cases and all documentation and certificates. Highlights from this collection will include a 2010 Gretsch Chet Atkins Model, Hollow body electric guitar made in Japan in 2010. Features a bigsby tremolo, pearlized inlays, gold hardware, tritonic pickups, and comes in the Western Orange Stain colorway. Comes with paper work and original hardshell case. Factory plastic is still on the pickguard and factory foam is on the arm of the Bigsby. All original hardware. Estimate $2,500-$3,500, a 1998 Gibson ES175, Single cutaway hollow body electric guitar made in the USA in 1998. Guitar has a vintage tobacco sunburst colorway. Factory hardshell case is included. Guitar does not have paperwork. All original hardware. Estimate $3,000-$4,000, a 2000 Gibson Les Paul Custom, Solid body electric guitar made in the USA in 2000. This Les Paul has an ebony colorway paired with all gold hardware. Its original case contains keys, a truss rod tool, and paperwork. All original hardware. Estimate $5,000-$6,000 and a Gibson 1956 Gold Top Les Paul Reissue, Solid body electric guitar made in the USA. Has soap bar pickups. Comes with custom hardshell Gibson case. All original hardware. Estimate $5,500-$6,500.


Pair of Louis XV Bronze and Satinwood Vitrines, gilt bronze, satinwood,mirrored back vitrines, 20th century. Estimate $2-3,000.

Top lots in the art arena include an exquisite Jean Dufy (French 1888-1964 ) "Au Cabaret watercolor and gouache depicting figures dancing alongside a band; signed "Jean Dufy" to lower right. [Sight: 17.25" H x 22" W, frame: 28.5" H x 33" W] from the personal collection of an important Upper East Side NYC philanthropic family, Estimate $15,000-$25,000 and an Alexander Calder (American 1898-1976) Untitled Swirl with Pumpkin Lithograph, "Untitled" , 1972, signed in pencil Calder lower right and HC lower left, work published by Societe International D'Art XX Siecle, printed by Maeght, Paris [Sight 19" H x 25" W, frame: 28" H x 34" W]. Estimate $2,000-$3,000.

Also offered are an After Titian: Venus With Mirror – Painting, Palatial allegorical painting on panel depicting Venus and putti, in ornate gilt frame. [Frame: 71" H x 40" W]. Estimate $5,000-$7,000, an After Brueghel or Rubens, Palatial painting on panel depicting "Madonna in Floral Wreath", after Jan Brueghel the Elder (Belgian, 1577-1640) or Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1568-1625), in an ornate gilt frame. [Frame: 71" H x 40" W]. Estimate $5,000-$7,000 and an After Amedeo Modigliani (Italian, 1884-1920), "Le Grand Nu" Framed oil on canvas painting of a reclining nude woman. [Art: 24" H x 48" W; Frame: 40" H x 64" W]. Estimate $3,000-$5,000.

Just a couple examples of Mid-Century Modern furniture in this sale are a Folke Ohlsson for Duk Teak Scissor Chair, Mid-Century Modern teak scissor chair, Sweden [26" H x 25" W x 26" D]. Estimate $800-$1,200 and a set of Niels Otto Moeller Model 71 Teak Side Chairs, 8, Six, Mid-Century Modern teak and faux leather side chairs, mark to underside frame J.L Moeller. [30.5" H x 19.5" W x 17.5" D; seat height 18"]. Estimate $2,000-$3,000. Additional furniture will include a pair of Louis XV Bronze and Satinwood Vitrines, gilt bronze, satinwood, and painted porcelain mirrored back vitrine cabinets, 20th century, vertically designed with scrolling bronze grille work, side door entry and glass shelves, the side panels inset with painted porcelain landscape vignettes depicting lovers in repose [70.5" H x 40" W x 18.5" D]. Estimate $2,000-$4,000.

Notable decorative items offered include a Patrick Mavros Sterling Silver Candelabrum, unusual sterling silver figural candelabrum of elephant mothers and calves with mopane, Zimbabwean, 1998, total 56 ozt., mark to base and bobeches [12" H x 8.25" W x 4.5"]. Estimate $5,000-$7,000 and a pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, French, 19th century, depicting Aphrodite with Cupid holding aloft a torchiere of 10 candle holders, decorated with scrolling acanthus motifs and berries [41" H x 15" Diameter]. Estimate $1,500-$2,500.