Upper Kirby
September 2024
JUDY ROBINSON ESTATE SALES
Representing Houston's Finest Addresses
Presents
We are pleased to announce our
Country house to Penthouse Sale
with sparkling holiday shopping opportunities
We are honored to bring you the Estates of
Betty Cardiff
Member of the Twentieth Century Club since its creation, a charter member of the Katy Hospital Volunteers for 25 years, involved in the Katy Friendship Garden Club. She had a talent for decorating, and her home was her showcase. She made the holidays truly special, by decorating her house for every season. Other loves of Betty’s were traveling and antiquing. She was an original Round Top shopper from its inception in 1968, and her worldly travels allowed her the opportunity to make some great finds.
Aphrodite Barbatis “Dyckie” O’Shell
a loving mother, wife and grandmother, devoted Catholic, and source of joy and inspiration to all who knew her. She was extremely proud of her Greek heritage which paved the road to many lifelong friendships. She attended the University of Houston, where she pursued a master’s degree in education which began her career as a teacher to students in both Houston and Beaumont.
Albert Weycer
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and his family was the center of his life. He attended the University of Wisconsin, where he met the great love of his life, Judy Ladin. After graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering, Judy and Al were married in 1956 and moved to Washington, D.C., to attend law school at George Washington University. Eventually moving with his family to Houston, he started his own law firm. He was a highly skilled and competitive tennis player & golfer, and an avid fan and follower of his Wisconsin Badgers, Oilers (then Texans), Astros and Longhorns religiously and when the Texans weren’t winning, he became a Packer fan.
Nathaniel Whittier Emerson
Originally from Indian Hill, OH, Nathaniel ultimately found himself living in Conroe, TX. He was an avid painter who also enjoyed cultivating many different varieties of cacti and succulents. He was a much loved son, brother, cousin, and uncle.
Ettiene Ofsowitz Leibman
Much loved wife and mother, she was originally from Uitenhage, South Africa but eventually found herself coming to Houston. She was an innovative force in the Houston community, and the first to bring in imported cheeses and imported meats when no one in Houston even knew what Brie was.
Phase III of Mrs. Jewel "Julie" Biedenharn Crosswell
Her desire to positively impact the city led her to serve selflessly on countless Boards, just a few of which include: MD Anderson Board of Visitors, the Shepherd Society, Rice University's Music School Governing Council, U of H Graduate College of Social Work, Dean's Advisory Council, University of Texas Health Science Center, Governor's Commission for Women, Alley Theater, & the Houston Ballet
&
Several Personal Collections from other
Prominent Houston Families
September 13 - 17, 2024
This fine sale included:
FINE ART
A pair of Otis Huband mixed media collages, “Sentinel” and “Swimmer;” A Rookwood Pottery plaque by Carl Schmidt; A pair of white marble busts on marble bases in. the Classical Grecian form; A colorful abstract landscape painting by Robert Weimerskirch; An original oil painting of cattlemen on horseback by Nancy Paris Pruden; A wildlife watercolor painting by artist Henry Stallworth; A large abstract oil painting by Lynn Elton Baker; An original watercolor painting by William Matthews, “Oro Canyonlands,” A watercolor mixed media painting by artist Sam Tuminello; A stunning acrylic landscape painting by Dr. B.D. Burdeaux; An original oil painting of beached fishing boats by David Forbis; A bronze Pierrot figure by Charles Anfri; Artist signed Doulton Lambeth pottery; Large abstract painting by Tom Goldenberg; William Pryor, Texas Artist
FINE FURNITURE
English, French, American, Fine Custom Designer Furniture: A Dutch Walnut case clock signed Pieter Croese, Amsteldam, late 18th early 19th C; Baker Furniture sofa in neutral fabric palette; A set of Marge Carson dining chairs, all armchairs; Multiple antique and contemporary formal and informal dining tables in mahogany, glass, acrylic and oak; Multiple sets of dining chairs, including Chippendale style, Queen Anne style, Country French style, slip-covered, and contemporary; Baker Furniture Sheraton style sideboard with inlaid banding, serpentine front; Kindel Furniture Co. antique style sideboard with brass gallery; Ralph Lauren chestnut leather “Writer’s Chair” with ottoman; Chinoiserie four-bay China cabinet with painted interior; Marge Carson sideboard with mirrored accents; A matching pair of Ralph Lauren rustic pressed leather wingback chairs Antique English Windsor chairs; Coffee tables of glass and acrylic, marble, lacquered wood, carved wood, brass and glass; Pennsylvania Dutch style painted furniture including shelves, cabinets, benches and trunks; Baker Stately Homes Collection stenciled center table; sofas, settees, armchairs, side chairs, easy chairs; An antique burl wood corner cabinet; Henkel-Harris mahogany dining table, double pedestal with two leaves; Bookcases, China cabinets, Welsh dressers, French armoires, secretaries, side tables; Wicker, wrought iron and steel patio furniture including a set from Janus et Cie; French sleigh style daybed; French armoire with ornate marquetry scenes and figures, and parquetry herringbone and inlaid border detail; Federal Style flame mahogany secretary with tamboor doors; Louis XV style Bombay burlwood desk with leather writing surface.
RUGS: ROOM SIZE, AREA, & RUNNERS
Serapi Rugs; Persian, Turkish, Silk Area, Palace and Room Size Rugs, Peking Chinese; Ushak, Heriz
FINE CHINA, PORCELAIN, & POTTERY:
An extensive collection of Majolica: French, German and English; English polychrome ironstone: Burslem, Meakin & Sons, Burleigh; English Staffordshire Turkey plates, platters, serving pieces; Antique Stick Spatterware plates; Flow Blue; Royal Worcester Regency Blue dinner service; Haviland Limoges dinner service; Lenox patterns “Autumn,” “Bellevue” and “Citation Gold;”
Chinese Export; Mackenzie Childs “Country Check” dinner set; A Collection of scarce Doulton Lambeth jugs and vessels, many artist signed; 112 pc dinner service Royal Tettau “Viola;”Large Wedgwood gold and white dinner service; Schumann Bavarian Dresden Flower plates, cups & saucers; Herend “Chinese Bouquet Rust,” “Rothschild Bird” bowls and platters, “India Basket” platters; Bing and Grondahl Seagull China; Royal Vienna Demitasse coffee service; Copeland Spode; “Sin” Paper Plate pattern partial dinner set- made in Brooklyn, NY; Royal Albert “Lady Hamilton” dinner service with many serving pieces; Royal Crown Derby “Imari” pattern; Rosenthal Versace Barocco dinner and salad plates; Meissen; Dresden;
IMPORTANT STERLING SILVER & SILVER-PLATE FLATWARE & HOLLOWARE
Sterling candlesticks; Sterling coffee and tea services with matching sterling silver trays; Silver-plate “King Francis” goblets; Wallace “Rosepoint” Sterling goblets; Francis First sterling holloware bowls, trays and an extensive set of flatware; Mexican Sterling “Lilvan” coffee and tea service with matching tray; Kirk sterling “Repousse” bowls; Ball and Black sterling serving pieces; Sterling Kiddush cups; Towle King Richard flatware (191 pcs); Sterling silver mint julep cups; Many round silver-plate and rectangular trays, ladles, and pitchers; Silverplate champagne buckets; Cruet sets with Silver-plate stands; Sterling and silverplate candlesticks; Heavy, ornate covered s/p serving dishes,.
GLASS & FINE CRYSTAL
Baccarat vases, decanters and figurines; Baccarat swing bowl; Baccarat 9” pair of crystal candlesticks; Baccarat “Missouri” wine glasses; Baccarat long oval centerpiece bowl; Steuben vases, bowls and stemware; Lalique bowls, vases, and figurines; Waterford stemware in the Lismore pattern; Waterford and Baccarat decanters; Sabino; Decanter with Daum feather stopper; Simon Pearce; American Brilliant Cut Glass; Rosenthal; Val St. Lambert; Tiffany & Co.;American Pattern Glass; St. Louis; Stuart; Reidel Cabernet wine glasses; Galway; Pasabahce Centra highballs; Maleras; Tiffin Franciscan sherbet stems; Crystal lamps
TRADITIONAL & CONTEMPORARY CHANDELIERS, LIGHTING, MIRRORS & ACCESSORIES
Four light bronze hall fixture; Multiple Crystal Chandeliers; Country French 12 light wood and iron chandelier; Oriental lamps; Contemporary lamps; Rose Medallion lamps; Sevres lamps; Wall sconces with putti’s; Giltwood framed mirrored sconces; Decorative wall brackets; Multiple large ornate wall mirrors; Antique beveled glass mirror with Venetian sides with silver and red glass; French Empire Mirror; Chinoiserie framed mirrors; Ornate metal framed mirrors;
FINE JEWELRY, TIMEPIECES
Ladies & Gents watches: Rolex, Cartier, Franck Muller, Chanel, Girard-Perregaux, Yaeger-le Coulter “Reverso”, Hublot, Audemars Piguet; 6 ctw Shield-cut Diamond-Clarity Grade SI1, Color Grade D, set in Platinum with tapered diamond baguettes; Van Cleef Alhambra ring; Diamonds by the yard necklace, 4 ctw princess cut ring, > 4ctw round cut diamond ring, Sapphire and diamond drop earrings; diamond stud earrings, tennis bracelets, & tennis necklaces; Tiffany & Co. yellow gold chain link bracelet, T bangle with white enamel, and T bangle with diamonds; Ippolita; Roberto Cavelli; Chanel fringe necklace, Chanel pearl CC necklace
LADIES FASHION
Chanel red hooded duffle, Chanel fitted dress coat with rhinestone buttons; Oscar de la Renta 2013-2014 Collection, Jean Paul Gautier, Feraud, Sue Wong, Zach Posen, Marchesa; Designer Sunglasses: Diamond encrusted Cartier sunglasses, Chanel, Dior, Prada, Maybach, Celine; Designer Handbags: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Val St Lambert,Dior, Yves St. Laurent, Cartier; Designer Scarves & Wraps: Hermés Scarves, Moschino, Burberry, Dior; Furs; Sheered Ombre Mink;
Designer Hats
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Hand screened silk draperies by Rusty Arena; Vintage Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather trunk; Drapery panels; in Chintz, Silk, Linen, and Cotton fabrics; Christmas décor, including Radko, both ornaments and tree-toppers, Pat Breen hand painted ornaments; Garland, picks and ribbon; Santas, Signed Russian Santas; Near life size Santa in white fur holding a Christmas tree; Collection of Jim Shore Christmas figures; Halcyon Days and Limoges trinket boxes; A selection of hand-made American Quilts; Early 19th century Naval Officer’s and Foot Officer’s swords; Upright Steinway piano; Victorian beaded portrait; Fine table and lap linens; A large selection of brass fireplace tools, chenets, bumpers and screens; Nativities; Folk Art from the stores Gallery Americana and Eldred Wheeler; Mid-Century barware: Imperial Glass Sohji pattern, and Bambu, both in 22 k gold; A collection of copper vessels; A pair of marble busts on marble pedestals, in the Grecian classical style; Multiple rooms of curated dollhouse miniatures, including sterling tea set, hand-blown Murano glass punch set, dolls, furniture, accessories; Upright Steinway piano; A first edition copy of Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry; A set of five Favrile artglass shades, signed Quezal; A fine collection of Hand Made American Quilts; Fine Table & Lap Linens; Large collection of patio furniture in wicker, wrought iron and metals, including Janus et Cie; Garden Statuaries; Antique Serapi Rugs; Naval Officer’s sword 1820-1835 with leather scabbard; Model 1850 Foot officers sword; Model 1840 NCO sword; Deer Mounts;
Antique Oushak, Heriz, Serapi area and room size rugs
!!Many More Items Too Numerous to Mention!!
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