The Austrian Legacy Penthouse Estate Sale

Sale Dates: Friday, 5/8/2026 9:30-4pm
Saturday 5/9/2026 9:30-4pm

Briarcliff Manor, NY

Full address to be released on Estatesales.net Thursday 5/7/2026 at 9AM

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This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire pieces from a truly remarkable and historically significant estate.
Chief Estates is honored to present a penthouse estate sale featuring the lifetime generational collection of an Austrian-born owner whose family fled Austria during the era of World War II, bringing with them treasured belongings that have been carefully preserved for generations.
This elegant residence is filled with authentic European antiques and heirlooms, many with deep cultural and historical roots. The home itself reflects refined Old World taste, with beautifully appointed rooms showcasing curated vignettes of fine furniture, decorative arts, and collectibles.
Highlights include:
• Fine Austrian and European furniture, including carved display cabinets, inlaid occasional tables, and elegant upholstered seating arranged atop richly patterned handwoven Oriental rugs
• A stunning glass-front antique cabinet housing delicate porcelain figurines, decorative ceramics, and collectible objects
• Extensive collections of European and sterling silver, including complete flatware sets, serving pieces, tea sets, candlesticks, and trays
• Fine gold and silver jewelry spanning multiple eras
• Hand-cut crystal, art glass, and elegant entertaining pieces
• Original artwork, framed prints, and European decorative wall art throughout the home
• Antiquarian and collectible books
In addition to these legacy items, the estate reflects a lifetime of global travel and refined collecting:
• A unique and extensive Papua New Guinea collection, including tribal carvings, artifacts, and ethnographic pieces
• Mid-century modern furniture and accents thoughtfully blended throughout the home
• Designer clothing, handbags, and accessories
• A wide array of decorative arts, including Asian-inspired folding screens, carved wood pieces, and globally sourced collectibles
Featured Designers, Makers & Notable Pieces:
• Steuben
• Roy Sheldon furniture
• Holmegaard
• Limoges porcelain
• Biedermeier furniture
• Gruen & LeCoultre clock
• Silk and wool Oriental rugs
• Dresden and Nymphenburg porcelain
• Tiffany & Co.
• Papua New Guinea artifacts
• Herman Miller furniture
• Henderson dresser and nightstands
• George Nelson gate-leg table
• Gallé art glass
• Hyalyn porcelain
• Wedgwood
• Tallhouse antiques
• Gruen, Omega, Tag and other designer watches
• Gucci, Coach, and Chanel items
• Mid-century Danish coffee table by Christian Linneberg
• Original art including copper lithographs, watercolors, and tapestries
• Native American collection
• Asian room screen
Top Silver Makers Include:
• Schwarz & Steiner
• VMS flatware
• Bruckmann flatware
• Tiffany & Co.
• Charles Gordon
• J.L. Heman
Throughout the residence, buyers will find thoughtfully arranged groupings—from elegant sitting areas with vintage seating and glass-top tables adorned with crystal and decorative objects, to long display tables filled with meticulously organized silver collections. This is a true collector’s environment.
This is a rare, multi-generational collection offering something for every level of buyer—from dealers and resellers to interior designers and private collectors seeking one-of-a-kind pieces with history, provenance, and timeless appeal.
Serious buyers and collectors are strongly encouraged to attend. Opportunities of this caliber featuring such depth, quality, and historical significance are seldom available.
And much, much more!