Sotheby’s auction of Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor – beloved philanthropist, collector of fine dog art and legendary figure in New York society – to be held on September 24 & 25, 2012. The sale will comprise of fine and decorative art from Mrs. Astor’s Park Avenue apartment in New York City as well as her Westchester County estate, Holly Hill – more than 900 personal items will be on hand. The late Mrs. Astor surrounded herself with objects she loved, each of the works on offer will reflect her life and passions: from Chinese lacquer furniture, clocks, mirror paintings, jewelry and her collection of drawings, paintings of dogs and animal figurines. The sale includes more than 60 dog paintings, a cornucopia of dog centric objects for the potential art collector. For more information visit: www.sothebys.com
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Dutch School, circa 1700 – Portrait of a Dog Standing in a Landscape – oil on canvas – Estimate $15/20,000.oo
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English School, 19th century – An Italian Greyhound on a Red Cushion – oil on paperboard – Estimate $ 2/4,000.00
