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Auction 24422
A Life of Discerning Passions: The Collection of H. Rodes Sr. and Patricia Hart: Online
22 January 2026 - 6 February 2026, New York
Auction overview

From 22 January to 6 February, Christie’s is proud to present A Life of Discerning Passions: The Collection of H. Rodes Sr. and Patricia Hart: Online. Just beyond Nashville’s lively Broadway, the private world of H. Rodes Sr. and Patricia Hart reveals some of the art world’s best-kept secrets.

Over the past 30 years, a collection that would be at home in any of the most famous museums in the world has been quietly assembled and privately enjoyed. From Meissen ‘Cries de Paris’ figures to sporting pictures by George Wright and George II silver, this masterfully curated collection embodies connoisseurship at its highest and reflects a life of discerning passions, devoted to joy, vision and the pursuit of beauty.

Throughout these works are interlaced themes of everyday life and portrayals of the landscapes in which the artists’ lives took place.

The online sale will be preceded by a live auction comprised of lots from the same private collection on 5 February.
Auction information
- Auction
  - Online
    
    22 Jan, 10am (Lots 101 - 170)
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  Will Russell
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  Tel: +1 212 636 2525

67 Lots for Sale 24422
	Lot 101 A PAIR OF DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE AVIAN WATER DISPENSERS CIRCA 1710, BLUE PAK MARK FOR PIETER ADRIAENSZ KOCKS AT DE GRIEKSCHE A 9 in. (22.8 cm.) high	estimate $5,000 - $7,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 102 A PAIR OF DUTCH DELFT TROMPE L’OEIL BIRDCAGE PLAQUES CIRCA 1760 12 in. (30.4 cm.) and 11 ½ (29.1 cm.) wide	estimate $5,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 103 A LARGE DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE RECTANGULAR PLAQUE MID-18TH CENTURY 12 ½ in. (31.7 cm.) high, 17 ¾ in. (45 cm.) wide, excluding the black and gilt painted wooden frame	estimate $5,000 - $7,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 104 A PAIR OF DUTCH DELFT POLYCHROME HEN TUREENS AND COVERS CIRCA 1765, BLUE A / IH /12 AND 106 MARKS FOR JACOBUS HALDER ADRIAENSZ AT DE 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) long	estimate $5,000 - $7,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 105 A DUTCH DELFT POLYCHROME OVAL PLAQUE CIRCA 1740-1760 12 ¾ in. (32.4 cm.) high, 10 ½ in. (26.6 cm.) wide	estimate $6,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 106 A PAIR OF DUTCH DELFT POLYCHROME MODELS OF PRANCING HORSES CIRCA 1760, IRON-RED P:V:M MARK TO EACH, POSSIBLY FOR PETRUS VAN MARUM 8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) long, overall	estimate $5,000 - $7,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 107 WOUTERUS VERSCHUUR (Dutch, 1812-1874) Changing the Team oil on canvas 23 1/8 x 33 ¾ in. (58.8 x 85.7 cm.)	estimate $20,000 - $30,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 108 PIETER ANGELLIS (DUNKIRK 1685-1734 RENNES) Vegetable sellers with a house and landscape beyond; and A fishmonger at his... oil on canvas 19 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (48.5 x 38.5 cm.), each(2)	estimate $20,000 - $30,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 109 DAVID TENIERS II (ANTWERP 1610-1690 BRUSSELS) A quack doctor oil on panel 7 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (18.7 x 14 cm.)	estimate $40,000 - $60,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 110 JAN VAN OS (MIDDELHARNIS 1744-1808 THE HAGUE) A river landscape with sailing vessels, a cottage along the banks, with cattle... oil on canvas 20 1/8 x 24 3/8 in. (51.2 x 62 cm.)	estimate $25,000 - $35,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 111 JOHN FREDERICK HERRING, SEN. (British, 1795-1865) Rustic Courtship oil on panel 13 7/8 x 18 in. (35.3 x 45.7 cm.)	estimate $10,000 - $15,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 112 JOHN FREDERICK HERRING, JR. (British, 1815-1907) At the Farrier oil on canvas 15 ¾ x 23 7/8 in. (40 x 60.7 cm.)	estimate $15,000 - $20,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 113 BENJAMIN WILLIAMS LEADER (1831-1923) Stokesay Castle, Shropshire oil on canvas 30 x 40 1/8 in. (76.2 x 101.9 cm.)	estimate $10,000 - $15,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 114 GEORGE WRIGHT (British, 1860-1942) A Pair of Coaching Scenes oil on canvas, both 20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.), each(2)	estimate $10,000 - $15,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 115 JOHAN BARTHOLD JONGKIND (LATTROP 1819-1891 CÔTE-SAINT-ANDRÉ) On the river’s bank black chalk, watercolor 10 5/8 x 15 ¾ in. (27 x 40 cm)	estimate $10,000 - $15,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 116 ALBERT GOODWIN, R.W.S. (MAIDSTONE 1845-1932 BEXHILL) A storm over Salisbury pencil, pen and ink, watercolor and bodycolor, painted framing lines, on thin cardboard 13 ¾ x 20 in. (35 x 50.7 cm)	estimate $10,000 - $15,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 117 PADUA, 15TH CENTURY A BRONZE OIL LAMP 11 5/8 in. high	estimate $20,000 - $30,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 118 A TURIN FAIENCE POLYCHROME HEXAFOIL TRAY CIRCA 1730 16 ¾ in. (42.5 cm.) long	estimate $3,000 - $5,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 119 GERMAN, EARLY 16TH CENTURY A LIMESTONE RELIEF OF CHRIST AND THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY 8 5/8 x 6 ½ in	estimate $5,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 120 17TH CENTURY GERMAN BAROQUE ENGRAVED MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID AND WIREWORK DECORATED HINGED...	estimate $6,000 - $9,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 121 THREE HAUSMERLEI PORCELAIN DRINKING WARES THE SAUCERS BÖTTGER, CIRCA 1720; THE WINE-CUP CHINESE PORCELAIN, CIRCA 1700; 4 ½ in. (11.3 cm.) diameter, the duck hunting saucer	estimate $3,000 - $5,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 122 A BÖTTGER PORCELAIN OVAL SUGAR-BOX AND COVER CIRCA 1725, THE BOX INTERIOR WITH BLUE K.P.M. AND CROSSED SWORDS MARK, GILDER'S 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) wide	estimate $5,000 - $7,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 123 A MEISSEN PORCELAIN TEAPOT AND COVER CIRCA 1723-1724, BLUE K.P.M. AND CROSSED SWORDS MARK 6 ¼ in. (15.8 cm.) long	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 124 A MEISSEN (AUGUSTUS REX) PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE AND COVER CIRCA 1730, BLUE UNDERGLAZE AR MARK, INCISED X, PROBABLY PAINTED BY J.E. STADLER 13 ¼ in. (33.5 cm.) high	estimate $15,000 - $25,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 127 A MEISSEN PORCELAIN OZIER-MOLDED LOBED CHARGER CIRCA 1740-1745, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, PRESSNUMMER 67, INCISED ///// TO 16 ¾ in. (42.5 cm.) diameter	estimate $4,000 - $6,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 128 A MEISSEN PORCELAIN PLATE FROM THE ‘HANBURY WILLIAMS / NORTHUMBERLAND SERVICE’ CIRCA 1748, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARK, PRESSNUMMER 16 9 ¼ in. (23.5cm.) diameter	estimate $5,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 129 A NYMPHENBURG PORCELAIN LOBED PLATE FROM THE ‘HOFSERVICE’ CIRCA 1761-1764, IMPRESSED A OR CYPHER, ALMOST CERTAINLY PAINTED BY J. 10 in. (25.4 cm.) diameter	estimate $5,000 - $7,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 130 GEORGE WRIGHT (British, 1860-1942) The Treed Fox oil on canvas 22 x 36 in. (55.9 x 91.4 cm.)	estimate $6,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 131 JOHN FREDERICK HERRING, JR. (British, 1815-1907) Taking a Jump oil on panel 6 ½ x 8 ½ in. (16.5 x 21.6 cm.)	estimate $6,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 132 GEORGE WRIGHT (British, 1860-1942) The Meet oil on canvas on board 8 x 12 in. (20.3 x 30.5 cm.)	estimate $6,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 133 GEORGE WRIGHT (British, 1860-1942) Coaching Scene Outside the George Inn, the Clock Inn Opposite oil on canvas 10 x 13 7/8 in. (25.4 x 35.3 cm.)	estimate $5,000 - $7,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 134 GEORGE WRIGHT (British, 1860-1942) The White Horse Inn oil on canvas 11 7/8 x 15 in. (30.9 x 38.1 cm.)	estimate $4,000 - $6,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 135 A CHARLES II SILVER PORRINGER AND COVER MAKER'S MARK IC MULLET BELOW IN A HEART SHAPE CARTOUCHE, PROBABLY MARK OF JOHN 8 3/8 in. (21.2 cm.) long, over handles	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 136 A GEORGE I SILVER KETTLE AND STAND MARK OF JOHN SANDERS I, LONDON, 1717, BRITANNIA STANDARD 14 1/8 in. (35.8 cm.) high, over handle	estimate $4,000 - $6,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 137 A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKS MARK OF JOHN CAFÉ, LONDON, 1756 10 3/8 in. (26.3 cm.) high	estimate $4,000 - $6,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 138 A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II SILVER CANDLESTICKS MARK OF CHARLES FREDERICK KANDLER, LONDON, 1746 9 ¾ in. (24.7 cm.) high	estimate $3,000 - $5,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 139 A LIMEHOUSE PORCELAIN MODEL OF A CAT CIRCA 1746-1748 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high	estimate $15,000 - $20,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 140 TWO WORCESTER (FLIGHT, BARR & BARR) PORCELAIN PEACH-GROUND PLATES FROM 'THE... CIRCA 1813, IMPRESSED CROWNED BFB MONOGRAM MARKS, IRON-RED PRINTED CIRCULAR 9 ½ in. (24.1 cm.) diameter	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 141 AN ENGLISH PEARLWARE BLUE AND WHITE TRANSFER-PRINTED SUPPER-SET AND WOODEN TRAY LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, BLUE CRESCENT AND W MARKS, POSSIBLY WORCESTER 22 ¾ in. (57.7 cm.) wide, the brass-mounted tray	estimate $3,000 - $5,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 143 FIVE MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURES OF MUSICIANS FOUR CIRCA 1755, THE DRUMMER'S PORCELAIN CIRCA 1755 BUT WITH LATER DECORATION; 5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high, the horn player	estimate $12,000 - $18,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 144 FIVE MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURES CIRCA 1755, SMALL BLUE CROSSED SWORDS TO THE BACK OF THE BASES, VARIOUS INCISED 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) high, the oyster seller	estimate $10,000 - $15,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 145 FOUR MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURES THREE CIRCA 1755, THE PLUCKER PORCELAIN CIRCA 1755 BUT THE DECORATION LATER; 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) high, the milk and egg seller	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 146 FOUR MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURES OF FRUIT OR VEGETABLE SELLERS CIRCA 1755, SMALL BLUE CROSSED SWORDS TO THE BACK OF THE BASES, THE GRAPE 5 5/8 in. (14.2 cm.) high	estimate $10,000 - $15,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 147 A PAIR OF MEISSEN FIGURES OF A COURTESAN AND A DANDY FROM THE ‘CRIS DE PARIS’... CIRCA 1755, FAINT BLUE CROSSED SWORDS TO THE DANDY, PRESSNUMMERN 36 AND 37, 5 1/8 in. (14.2 cm.) high	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 148 THREE MEISSEN PORCELAIN MALE 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURES CIRCA 1755, SMALL BLUE CROSSED SWORDS TO THE BACK OF THE BASES, VARIOUS INCISED 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high, the cook	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 149 THREE MEISSEN PORCELAIN MALE 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURES CIRCA 1755, SMALL BLUE CROSSED SWORDS TO THE BACKS OF THE FIRST TWO, VARIOUS 6 in. (15.1 cm.) high	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 150 THREE MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURES OF FISH AND GAME SELLERS CIRCA 1755, SMALL BLUE CROSSED SWORDS TO THE BACK OF EACH, VARIOUS INCISED AND 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high, the oyster seller	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 151 THREE MEISSEN PORCELAIN FEMALE 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURES CIRCA 1755, SMALL BLUE CROSSED SWORDS TO THE BACK OF THE MACAROON AND CHEESE 6 in. (15.1 cm.) high, the whipped cream	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 152 TWO MEISSEN PORCELAIN MALE 'CRIS DE PARIS' FIGURES OF ENTERTAINERS CIRCA 1755, SMALL BLUE CROSSED SWORDS TO THE BACK OF THE BASES, PRESSNUMMERN 21 6 in. (15.1 cm.) high	estimate $6,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 153 TWO MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'CRYES OF LONDON’ FIGURES CIRCA 1755, SMALL BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS TO THE BACK OF EACH BASE, 6 ¼ in. (15.7 cm.) high, the baked pears seller	estimate $8,000 - $12,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 154 FIVE MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'CRYES OF LONDON’ FIGURES CIRCA 1755, THE FEMALE QUAKER POSSIBLY LATER-DECORATED; SMALL BLUE CROSSED 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) high, the bird seller	estimate $10,000 - $15,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 155 FIVE MEISSEN PORCELAIN 'CRYES OF LONDON’ FIGURES CIRCA 1755, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS, VARIOUS INCISED AND IMPRESSED NUMERALS, 6 in. (15.1 cm.) high	estimate $12,000 - $18,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 156 TWO MEISSEN PORCELAIN FIGURES FROM THE ‘GALANTE KAPELLE’ SERIES THE PORCELAIN CIRCA 1750-1760, THE DECORATION ON THE CONDUCTOR OF LATER DATE; 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) high, the conductor	estimate $3,000 - $5,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 157 A CAPODIMONTE PORCELAIN WHITE FIGURE OF A BOOK AND PRINT SELLER CIRCA 1750, IMPRESSED FLEUR-DE-LYS MARK, MODELED BY G. GRICCI 7 in. (17.7 cm.) high	estimate $5,000 - $7,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 158 The Cries of London; Les Cris de Paris Tempest, 1711; Bouchardon, 1737–46	estimate $2,000 - $3,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 159 A HÖCHST PORCELAIN GROUP OF PEASANT LOVERS CIRCA 1750-1752, MODELED BY S. FEILNER, PUCE IZ MARK FOR THE PAINTER J. 9 in. (22.7 cm.) high	estimate $6,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 160 A FULDA PORCELAIN WHITE COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE FIGURE OF PANTALONE CIRCA 1770, BLUE X MARK, PROBABLY MODELED BY G.L. BARTOLOMAE 5 ½ in. (14.1 cm.) high	estimate $5,000 - $7,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 161 TWO FRANKENTHAL PORCELAIN COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE FIGURES CIRCA 1758-1762, BLUE RAMPANT LION MARKS, THE FIRST MODELED BY J.F. LÜCK, THE 6 ¾ in. (17.1 cm.) and 5 ¼ in. (15.3 cm.) high, respectively	estimate $4,000 - $6,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 162 A VIENNA (DU PAQUIER) SUGAR-BOX AND COVER CIRCA 1738 4 in. (10.1 cm.) long	estimate $2,500 - $4,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 163 A SMALL VIENNA (DU PAQUIER) PORCELAIN MUG CIRCA 1725-1730 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high	estimate $2,000 - $3,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 164 A VIENNA (DU PAQUIER) PORCLEAIN TEABOWL AND SAUCER CIRCA 1730 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diameter, the saucer	estimate $2,000 - $3,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 165 TWO CHANTILLY PORCELAIN FIGURES OF HOTTEURS CIRCA 1740-1750, RAISED PAD HUNTING HORN MARK AT EDGE OF HER APRON 11 ¼ in. (28.5 cm.) high, the male figure	estimate $6,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 166 A CHANTILLY PORCELAIN FIGURE GROUP CIRCA 1740 6 in. (15.1 cm.) wide	estimate $6,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 167 A SEVRES PORCELAIN GREEN-GROUND TEA SET (DEJEUNER A BAGUETTES) CIRCA 1775, BLUE INTERLACED L'S AND DATE LETTER X, PAINTER'S MARK FOR BERTRAND,	estimate $12,000 - $18,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 168 A SEVRES BLUE-GROUND CUP AND SAUCER (GOBELET 'LITRON' ET SOUCOUPE, 2EME... CIRCA 1766, EACH WITH BLUE INTERLACED L'S ENCLOSING DATE LETTER N, PAINTER’S 5 3/8 in. (13.5 cm.) diameter, the saucer	estimate $3,000 - $4,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 169 A SEVRES 'FRISE RICHE' CUP AND SAUCER (GOBELET 'LITRON’ ET SA SOUCOUPE, 2EME... CIRCA 1763, BLUE INTERLACED L'S ENCLOSING DATE LETTER, PAINTER'S MARK OF A 5 3/8 in. (13.8 cm.) diameter, the saucer	estimate $2,500 - $3,500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 170 A WORCESTER SOUP PLATE FROM THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER SERVICE CIRCA 1775, GOLD CRESCENT MARK 9 in. (22.8 cm.) diameter	estimate $6,000 - $8,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________

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