About the Sale
Charles and Elaine Evans were native Brooklynites who lived in the Midwood neighborhood most of their adult lives. Charles - a philosophy professor at City College of New York - died in 2006, and Elaine - ...view morea special education high school teacher - died in June of this year. While proud of their Brooklyn roots, the couple also spent six decades summering with their three children in East Hampton. When not teaching or raising a family, this vibrant couple spent much of their time, whether in Brooklyn, the East End of Long Island, or traveling the world, collecting beautiful furniture, art, pottery, books, and other charming items.
Highlights include original art by Marc Chagal, Rae Sloan Bredin, Joaquin Vaquero Turcios, Maria Luther, Carol Buettner Rowan, Charles James Gerhart, Mizuno Toshikata and more. Brands include Stickley, Cushman Colonial, Tibro, Rockwood, McCoy, Roseville, Van Briggle, Cuisinart, Calphalon and much more.
An appraisal of the Evans' furniture and art collection was conducted by Charles Newman Antiques LLC NY in 2010. You will see these appraisals within the auction catalog. Auction winners can request a copy of the appraisal report.
Hope you enjoy the sale!
Special Instructions
Brooklyn, NYC (Midwood) -- Local Pick Up Only -- No Shipping
Pick Up Date: FRIDAY, December 1 from 10am. 3pm ONLY.
Items not picked up within this timeframe are forfeited without refund.
If you cannot make the scheduled ...view morepick up, you may send a friend, family member or courier service with a signed copy of your invoice; otherwise, please do not bid.
No reserve auction with soft close. Local pick-up in Midwood, Brooklyn near the Q Train at Avenue J.
NO SHIPPING.
Please refer to all photos as they are part of the description. We do our best to list any damage, repairs or restorations. The absences of these conditions in the catalog must not be taken to imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Many of the items in this auction are antique or vintage. Expect signs of wear consistent with age and use. All sales are final with no refunds and all items are sold as is.
QUESTIONS?
Please ask all before placing bids.
CONTACT AUCTION MANAGER:
Nora Levine ~ (718) 541-8318 (text preferred) ~ nora@clearinghouseestatesales.com