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PROPERTY FROM THE JAMES LANE JEFFERSON COLLECTION
LOTS 230-290
JAMES LANE JEFFERSON
The distinguished Southern antique dealer, James Lane Jefferson, was well-loved and highly respected in his role as Vice President at Boone's Antiques in Wilson, North Carolina.
He was also a passionate collector and like other antique dealers, this passion meant that many of the most interesting pieces he encountered found their way into his gracious home in a tiny town not far from Wilson. Mr. Jefferson lived in a lovely Georgian style house that his grandfather, a tobacco and cotton planter, built in the 1870's. His irresistible desire to collect the things he loved reached a pinnacle when he decided to purchase a neglected Federal house that he passed on his way to work each morning. Mr. Jefferson painstakingly restored and relocated this home to his property and used it to house guests.
Mr. Jefferson's elegant taste and warm personality were reflected in the charming interiors of both homes which were filled to the brim with his collection of English, Irish and American furniture, along with a colorful accompaniment of Chinese export porcelain, silver and a predomination of portraits. These houses were featured in two prominent southern publications, Southern Accents, December 1984 and Veranda, Spring 1991.
Christie's is honored to have the opportunity to present this wonderful collection for sale of which the majority will be offered in the October 18th English Furniture Auction at Rockefeller Center. Other objects from this collection will be sold in the October 12th sale of American Furniture at Rockefeller Center, and our salerooms at Christie's East will offer silver on October 17th and paintings on November 28th.
A GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD TRUMEAU MIRROR
19TH CENTURY
Details
A GEORGE II STYLE GILTWOOD TRUMEAU MIRROR
19th Century
With broken arch cresting over a painting depicting a harbor scene, with outscrolled lower corners, cherub's head missing
54in. (137cm.) high, 47in. (120cm.) wide
19th Century
With broken arch cresting over a painting depicting a harbor scene, with outscrolled lower corners, cherub's head missing
54in. (137cm.) high, 47in. (120cm.) wide