Connoisseur's Paradise Fine Auction

Gold Jewelry — A rich selection of 14k, 18k, and 22k gold pieces set with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, tanzanite, opals, pearls, and more. From Tiffany & Co. pins and Effy rings to jade bracelets and coral suites, this category offers something for every taste and budget. Silver Jewelry — Stunning Native American jewelry takes center stage, with Navajo and Hopi artisans represented alongside sterling silver cuffs, belts, bolos, and concha pieces set with turquoise. Highlights include signed works by Terry Martinez, Carl & Irene Clark, and J.M. Begay. Watches — Timepieces ranging from a Patek Philippe Beta 21 and Rolex Day-Date in 18k gold to designer pieces by Tiffany & Co., Hublot, Hermès, and Gucci. Pocket watches, hidden-dial bracelet watches, and Swiss movements round out a varied and exciting category. Fine Art — Original paintings, prints, and works on paper by American and international artists including Margaret Keane, Ira Yeager, Francis Livingston, Ken Auster, and more. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, and lithographs spanning the 19th century through today. Bronze — Figurative sculpture from notable artists including Maurice Guiraud-Rivière, Pierre Laurel, Emile Pinedo, and contemporary sculptors. Subjects range from Art Nouveau nudes and dancing figures to monumental works on rotating bases. Guitars — A carefully curated selection of acoustic and classical instruments, led by a 1968 Martin 00-21 with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides. Also includes Spanish classicals by Esteve and Casa Montalvo, a vintage Meiko, and other fine stringed instruments. Furniture — Mid-century modern and designer pieces with serious pedigree — an Eero Saarinen marble-top dining table by Knoll, a Massimo & Lella Vignelli Metafora coffee table, Barcelona-style side tables, and John Hutton Anziano chairs for Donghia, among others. Wine — Expertly inspected by Leslie Hennessy, 41-year San Francisco wine merchant. Lots include Moreira Colheita Ports dating to 1937, Warre's Vintage Port 1963, Quinta Do Noval, and premium cognacs from Hennessy Paradis and Martell Cordon Bleu. Rugs — A pair of distinguished Oriental rugs, including a Persian Sarouk with a coral and ivory field of flowering vines, and a large-format Serapi carpet (nearly 12 × 15 ft.) with a geometric floral design in sand, cream, rose, and blue — sourced from Tony Kitz Oriental Carpets, San Francisco.