The December Discovery Sale
Live, Online Auction
December 6, 2026
The December Discovery Sale
Live, Online Auction
December 6, 2026 10am ET
Featuring Americana, furniture, fine & decorative arts, and more
Distinct from our traditional auctions, Discovery Sales bring together an eclectic selection of items offered at accessible price points, providing opportunities for collectors and buyers at every level. Bidding is online and via absentee bid only.
Selected Lots from The December Discovery Sale
Lot 58: RARE KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (Japanese, 1760-1849)
The Tone River in Shimosa Province
Woodblock print, h. 7 w. 9-1/2 in.
c. 1833, signed Saki no Hokusai Iitsu hitsu, framed
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Lot 86: TERRIEN PARIS BRONZE CLOCK
Gilt bronze, early 19th century, enamel face, openwork bronze surround with sunburst pendulum
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Lot 28: AMERICAN CLASSICAL WISHBONE BASE GAMESTABLE
Mid 19th century, wishbone pedestal resting on platform supported by quadruped scroll legs
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Lot 45: (2pc) ITALIAN CARVED FIFTY-ONE INCH FIGURE & STAND
Likely 18th or early 19th century, depicting the Madonna or possibly Saint Elizabeth
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Lot 18: KATHY CONWAY (20th century)
Tabletop still life with strawberries
Oil on board, h. 11 w. 21 in.
Signed and dated 1980 with copyright lower right, framed
Estimate: $400 - $600
Lot 2: FREDERICK FENETTY (Can./Amer., 1854-1915)
Dahlias
Oil on board, h. 18 w. 24 in.
Signed lower right, titled on verso, period frame
Estimate: $500 - $700
Lot 55: (13pc) ROYAL CROWN DERBY IMARI DINNERWARE
Traditional Imari pattern, including 2 dinner plates, 8 luncheon plates, 2 low bowls, and 1 footed bowl
Estimate: $500 - $700
Lot 42: ANGEL GABRIEL SHEET METAL WEATHERVANE
Painted sheet metal with the angel Gabriel blowing his trumpet
Estimate: $50 - $100
We are now accepting consignments for our next auction
Selected Items Already Consigned for Our Winter 2027 Sale
ISIDOR KAUFMANN (Austro-Hungarian, 1853-1921)
In the Court-House Waiting Room (study)
Oil on panel, 7-5/8 x 9-3/4 in.
Signed lower right, circa 1886/87 framed
Estimate: $10,000-15,000
W & T M BARDIN (1768-1819) TERRESTRIAL GLOBE
London, an 18-inch globe mounted within brass meridian and horizon ring with printed calendar and zodiac scale, on wooden stand
Estimate: $4,000-8,000
EERO SAARINEN WOMB CHAIR & OTTOMAN
Likely manufactured by Knoll, in yellow fabric upholstery
Estimate: $1,500-2,500
ANTON ROMAKO (Austrian, 1832-1889)
Study of a kid (goat), 1867
Oil on canvas, 14 x 12 in.
Signed A. Romako and dated ‘Rom 67’ lower left, framed
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
ENGLISH HUNT-SUBJECT NEEDLEWORK, c. 1792
A finely-worked embroidered landscape, titled and signed, ‘The Duke of Kingston Going a Setting at Thoresby… Hannah Aulert’s work 1792’, framed
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
PAIR of JEAN PROUVE for VITRA CITE ARMCHAIRS
Powder-coated steel with leather arm straps, black fabric upholstery, labeled
Estimate: $2,000-4,000
RICHARD WHITFORD (English, 1821-1890)
Prize Shropshire Sheep
Oil on canvas, 21 x 26-1/2 in.
Inscribed lower center, signed and dated 1867 lower right
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
ENGLISH SAILOR’S WOOLWORK PICTURE (WOOLIE)
Circa 1860, titled 'HMS Tribune' lower margin, in an antique birdseye maple frame
Estimate: $2,000-4,000
FULL-BODIED SETTER DOG WEATHERVANE
Probably by H. L. Washburn & Co., Massachusetts, late 19th century, molded copper
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
GEORGE III GILT & BLACK-JAPANNED CHEST of DRAWERS
18th century, having molded top, over two short drawers, over three graduated drawers, bracket feet, overall Chinoiserie panels
Estimate: $2,000-4,000
Selected Results from the Fall Sale
THEORA ALTON HAMBLETT (Mississippi, 1895-1977)
Faithfully Waiting, 1951
Oil on masonite, 20 x 24 in.
Hammer: $22,000
TIFFANY & CO. 18K ITALIAN GOLD ROPE NECKLACE
Signed 'Tiffany & C.' and marked 'Italy / 18k', l. 16-1/4 in., 68 g w. 3/8 in.
Hammer: $10,000
STEINWAY MODEL B GRAND PIANO
Circa 1973, in excellent, playing condition
Hammer: $14,000
WORKSHOP of MARTIN VAN MEYTENS the YOUNGER
A Young Joseph II (1741-1790)
Oil on canvas, 36-1/2 x 29-1/2 in.
Hammer: $12,000
WOLF KAHN (1927-2020)
Trees of sunset orange
Pastel on paper, 21-1/4 x 30 in.
Hammer: $18,000
(2pc) 9K GOLD CIGARETTE AND MATCH CASES
Birmingham, circa 1930s
Hammer: $8,500
(Attrib.) BESSIE MacNICOL (Scottish, 1869-1904)
Portrait of a Woman
Oil on canvas, 71-1/2 x 36 in.
Hammer: $11,000
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