Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com: Property from the Estate of George N. Eaves, Savannah, GA and Others
New York, NY, February 02, 2012 --(PR.com)-- iGavel Auctions associate seller Everard & Company is pleased to present their online auction of "Property from the Estate of George N. Eaves, Savannah, GA and Other Owners." The auction will take place through February 13th at www.iGavelAuctions.com.
George Eaves was a consummate collector. A retired scientist administrator for the National Institutes of Health, he enjoyed his retirement by pursuing his passions for Chinese porcelain and Neoclassical furniture and bronzes.
Entering George’s house was like going on the ‘Grand Tour’ of Europe, as many Americans did in the 19th century. It was a treasure trove of bronzes made after the Antique combined with Biedermeier and Neoclassical furniture. As a testament to Mr. Eaves good taste his house was featured in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Digest magazine.
Highlights from the collection include a suite of Biedermeier furniture, a handsome William IV mahogany desk chair with lion’s head handholds, a large collection of English treen, a pair of Chinese Famille Rose Vases, Hung-Hsien and a large collection of Chinese Export porcelain.
Other highlights from the sale include a magnificent sculpture of a female nude by Antonio Frilli (Italian, 1860-1920), a Galle ceramic cat, a beautifully carved pair of Chinese ivory figures and many interesting group lots from local estates.
For more information, contact them at info@everardandcompany.com or visit www.everardandcompany.com. They are currently accepting consignments for their next fine and decorative arts sale.
About Everard & Company- Since 2003, Everard & Company has operated from Savannah, Georgia and holds fully catalogued online auctions on iGavelAuctions.com throughout the year.
iGavel is a leader in online art auctions. Our sellers are a select group of international dealers, non-profit organizations, and regional auction houses, who follow a code of professional conduct in their presentation and sale of works of art on the iGavel site.
Lark E. Mason - President of iGavel - was formerly a Senior Vice President with Sotheby’s Chinese Works of Art Department, and a Director of Online Auctions for Sothebys.com. He frequently appears on national and international media as a guest appraiser.
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George Eaves was a consummate collector. A retired scientist administrator for the National Institutes of Health, he enjoyed his retirement by pursuing his passions for Chinese porcelain and Neoclassical furniture and bronzes.
Entering George’s house was like going on the ‘Grand Tour’ of Europe, as many Americans did in the 19th century. It was a treasure trove of bronzes made after the Antique combined with Biedermeier and Neoclassical furniture. As a testament to Mr. Eaves good taste his house was featured in the December 2006 issue of Architectural Digest magazine.
Highlights from the collection include a suite of Biedermeier furniture, a handsome William IV mahogany desk chair with lion’s head handholds, a large collection of English treen, a pair of Chinese Famille Rose Vases, Hung-Hsien and a large collection of Chinese Export porcelain.
Other highlights from the sale include a magnificent sculpture of a female nude by Antonio Frilli (Italian, 1860-1920), a Galle ceramic cat, a beautifully carved pair of Chinese ivory figures and many interesting group lots from local estates.
For more information, contact them at info@everardandcompany.com or visit www.everardandcompany.com. They are currently accepting consignments for their next fine and decorative arts sale.
About Everard & Company- Since 2003, Everard & Company has operated from Savannah, Georgia and holds fully catalogued online auctions on iGavelAuctions.com throughout the year.
iGavel is a leader in online art auctions. Our sellers are a select group of international dealers, non-profit organizations, and regional auction houses, who follow a code of professional conduct in their presentation and sale of works of art on the iGavel site.
Lark E. Mason - President of iGavel - was formerly a Senior Vice President with Sotheby’s Chinese Works of Art Department, and a Director of Online Auctions for Sothebys.com. He frequently appears on national and international media as a guest appraiser.
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www.igavelauctions.com
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