Christie's New York - Property from the Estate of Mary, Viscountess Rothermere -April 16, 1994. Sale# ROTHERMERE-7906. Includes separate prices realized list.

Auction catalog includes 193 lots from the estate.  Lots have extensive descriptions, color pictures, provenance, literature, where exhibited and auction estimates.

Auction included:

- Louis XV Walnut Console Table made for the Dauphin, Louis de France (d. 1747) - extensive description including fold-out pictures; estimated for sale at $60,000-$80,000; sold for $200,500.

- Pair of Louis XIV Style Ormolu-mounter Ebony and Tortoiseshell Veneered Cartel Clock and Matching Thermometer/Barometer - estimated for sale at $12,000-$18,000; sold for $79,500.

- Pair of George III Grey & White Painted Bergeres, circa 1768 by Thomas Chippendale; includes provenance and extensive description - estimated for sale at $30,000-$50,000; sold for $79,500.

- George III Giltwood Mirror circa 1765; estimated for sale at $40,000-$60,000; sold for $85,000.

- Set of Four Chinese Export Mirror Paintings; estimated for sale at $20,000-$30,000; sold for $68,500.

- Rare Chinese Export Porcelain 'Trumpeter' Teapot and Cover; estimated for sale at $15,000-$20,000; sold for $29,900.

Section at the end of the auction with descriptions, pictures and estimates of other items from the estate that were to be auctioned in separate auctions.

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