Auction Details
Charleston: Kiawah Isle Estate presents a distinguished offering of fine art, decorative arts, silver, crystal, and collectibles. The auction opens with historic Civil War-era banknotes from North Carolina, alongside a vintage hand-painted portrait miniature of Napoleon. Decorative crystal includes Baccarat champagne and martini glasses, Waterford Clarendon stemware, and Lalique jewelry, while sterling silver is represented by extensive International Silver flatware in Brocade and Richelieu patterns.
Pottery and porcelain are well represented, with Moorcroft, Van Briggle, Shawnee, Brush McCoy, Pickard, and Schramberg majolica pieces complementing European examples by Meissen, Limoges, Herend, Spode, and Royal Albert. Collectors of studio and art pottery will note Ephraim Faience koi vases, Blue Ridge dinnerware, and charming vintage Kentucky Derby mint julep and souvenir glassware. Royal Doulton stoneware motto jugs further enhance the breadth of offerings.
Fine art and collectibles provide further depth, with signed serigraphs by Tom Blackwell, original oils by Brenner, vintage model trains by Marklin, and miniature cavalry figures by Dea. Bookends, decanter sets, and decorative ceramics round out the estate. This Kiawah Isle collection offers variety across historic Americana, fine European design, and collectible glass and silver, appealing to seasoned collectors and new buyers alike.