MEDWAY, MASS. — Coyle’s Spring Estate Auction on April 15 delivered impressive results, drawing collectors and dealers from across the United States for a sale that spotlighted fine antique French and Continental furnishings. Held entirely without reserve, the auction featured items curated over several years by the late designer Ruben de Saavedra for a client’s European-style residence in Concord, Massachusetts. Additional lots included property from prominent Boston-area estates.
A highlight of the auction was a 91-inch antique carved gilt mirror featuring a fleur-de-lis crest, which ignited competitive bidding before selling for $11,270, well above expectations. A pair of bronze marble inlaid gueridon tables followed closely, achieving $9,200.
Other significant furniture sales included a marble and gilt plateau coffee table that brought $6,095, a palace-sized Persian floral rug that reached $7,360, and a pair of French Empire figural marble-top pedestals that sold for $3,795. Additionally, a pair of Louis XVI-style gilt pedestals adorned with ram’s heads realized $3,565.
Among marble furnishings, a pair of gilt eagle-carved marble-top wall sconce shelves led the category, fetching $4,485. A specimen marble-top ornate gilt console table sold for $2,415. Upholstered furniture also drew attention, with a pair of 19th-century Louis XVI-style bergères upholstered in floral urn motif fabric selling for $2,760 and a carved swan leather-upholstered chair commanding $3,150. A fringed upholstered sofa brought in $1,150. Midcentury design was represented by a Paul Evans Citiscape dining suite, which matched the gueridon tables at $9,200.
Fine silver and jewelry performed solidly. The top lot in this category was a 111-piece Georg Jensen sterling flatware set, which sold for $4,025. A Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings 18K gold bracelet brought in $3,565, complemented by additional strong results in both gold and silver jewelry.
In the art category, notable sales included “Rudi and the Mischievous Tabbies” by C. Neilseen, which was acquired by a private buyer for $1,600. A pair of gouache portraits of women by Constant Joseph Brochart brought $2,415. Several other works in oil and gouache also found appreciative buyers.
The auction experienced robust participation through in-person, phone, and absentee bidding, with many lots surpassing pre-sale estimates. Notably, online bidding was not available for this event.
“We were thrilled by the enthusiasm from our bidders,” said Michael Coyle, auctioneer and president of Coyle’s Auction. “It was refreshing to see such genuine interest in antique French and Continental furnishings. Watching these fine pieces go to appreciative new owners was especially rewarding. Hopefully, this reflects a renewed appreciation for craftsmanship and quality antiques.”
Coyle’s next Antique Estates Auction is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, coinciding with the launch of the company’s 41st year in business.
