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Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025

Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
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Our May 28th auction features the finest names in American furniture, paintings and decorative arts, from Duncan Phyfe and Michael Allison to Thomas Moran and Albert Bierstadt. The lots on offer are a single owner collection of museum quality New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore furniture, important Hudson River School paintings, and the finest examples of complimentary decorative arts, all from Iris Court in Moultrie, Georgia. The magnificent 5,200 square foot Greek Revival mansion is an Edward Vason Jones masterwork, and the interiors are among his legendary accomplishments.
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Lot 25

Unusual Pair of Derby Topographical Covered Porcelain Fruit Coolers

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$750

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late 18th/early 19th century, each of urn form with two upright angular loop handles, bodies with hand painted landscape scenes by Thomas 'Jockey' Hill within circular cartouche, titles for scenes to bases ("Rival? Abbey, Yorkshire" and "At Cannon Hills near Edinburgh, Scotland"; "The Grotto of Oatlands, in Surrey" and "Cotton Mill near Matlock, Derbyshire"), Royal Crown Derby marks and pattern number "262" to bases, gilt rims and highlights, conforming lids, each 13 x 10-3/4 x 9 in.

Provenance: Sotheby's (tag); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Note: Accompanied by a write up containing a description of Pattern 262 and information on Thomas 'Jockey' Hill, referencing the book Derby Porcelain by John Twitchett, pg. 136 and 245. 

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Sotheby's (tag); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

scattered areas of rubbing and loss to gilding, sticker residue, surface dirt at interiors, minor crazing to interiors, scattered firing anomalies Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.