NO1 Description: / Around 1820, Austria, Vienna / Mahogany, ebony, maple inlay /
A Late Empire seating group, mahogany interspersed with rounded ebony columns. Alternating light and dark inlaid decoration on the armrests. Sofa: 103 x 199 x 65 cm; round console table: 82 cm, diameter: 107 cm; six chairs: 94.5 x 51 x 53.5 cm
No2 TIFFANY STUDIOS | An Important and Rare “Cobweb and Apple Blossom” Table Lamp
Description: with a rare mosaic glass “Wheat” base
Dimensions: 24 in. (61 cm) high, 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm) diameter of shade
Medium: leaded glass, favrile mosaic glass and patinated bronze
Asking $1 million
No3 Crocodile Sofa by Jean Claude Jitrois
Description: Rare, custom made Nile crocodile sofa signed Jean Claude Jitrois, with matching pillow. Sides and back are doeskin leather. Signature on lower right side.
Dimensions: Height 35in; Width 6ft; Depth 43in
Estimate: $25,000
No4 LAUDE LALANNE | “Crocodile” Armchair
Description: en suite with the following lot number eight from an edition of eight
Dimensions: 30 1/2 x 24 x 25 in. (77.5 x 61 x 63.5 cm)
Medium: patinated bronze and galvanized copper with leather upholstered cushion
Auction Estimate : $500,000
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Vin Lee Chief Executive, Grand Metropolitan; Finlay Fine Jewelers, Heilig-Meyers Furniture, Dalgety PLC
Grand Metropolitan is an American multinational luxury goods holding company founded in Beverly Hills, CA in 2000. The group owns over 130 brand subsidiaries that have conducted over $250 billion in revenue collectively since their founding originating in 1787.
Many of our brands have been leading employers and institutions in their local communities raising millions of dollars over the years for a range of charities and causes.
Grand Metropolitan (Grand Metropolitan) subsidiaries include:
Hadid Holding Group (Luxury Goods) www.Hadid.ch
Finlay Enterprises (Fine Jewelers) www.FinlayEnterprises.com
Heilig-Meyers (Home Furnishings) www.Heilig-Meyers.com
Hua Yang Printing (Printing & Packaging) www.HuaYangPrinting.com
Dalgety PLC (Food & Beverage) www.DalgetyPLC.com
Frechef Foods (Food Systems) www.Frechef.com
Fruishi (Franchise & Grocery) www.Fruishi.com
IMASCO Ltd. (Tobacco & Spirits) www.IMASCOLtd.com
Pushkin (Caviar) www.PushkinCaviar.com
Lichtenstein’s (Department Store & Boutique) www.Lichtensteins.com
Orcofi Holdings (Haute Couture) www.Orcofi.com
Handleman Company (Entertainment) www.HandlemanCompany.com
Gallery Rodeo (Fine Art) www.GalleryRodeo.com
Beverly Hills Cigar Club (social club) www.BeverlyHillsCigarClub.com
Beverly Hills Sports Car (exotic cars) www.BeverlyHillsSportsCar.com
The Bohle Company (Public Relations)
