Austrian-born Billy Wilder was an American film director and screenwriter. His career spanned more than five decades, earning him respect as a leading filmmaker of the Hollywood Golden Age. Found in the upcoming ABC: Estate Finds auction, offered by Millea Bros. Ltd., is a silver foot bowl with the inscription “1960 Award/ Billy Wilder/ Allied States Association of Motion Pictures Exhibitors/ Director of the Year.” It was likely given for the film The Apartment.
An oil painting by award-winning Irish artist Brian Bourke is also available. This painting depicts a nude model wearing a constable helmet in front of a wooded background. Also found in the auction is a Georg Jensen Denmark cream and sugar tray, as well as a James Holmes portrait painting. Visit Bidsquare to view the whole catalog and to register to bid.
Lot Categories:
Fine Art (218), Decorative Arts (70), Furniture (128), Asian Works of Art (35), Collectibles (33), American Indian & Ethnographic (11)# of Lots:
504Price Range:
$30 to $1,800Interesting lots include:
| Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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 | Billy Wilder | Estimate: |
 | Brian Bourke, oil on canvas | Estimate: |
 | Georg Jensen Denmark sterling creamer, sugar, tray | Estimate: |
 | James Holmes, portrait painting | Estimate: |
 | Antique arched window frame mirrorAntique arched window frame mirror | Estimate: |
 | Vintage ice-cooled beer dispenser | Estimate: |
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Contact Info
Millea Bros. Ltd.
- 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, New Jersey 7005
- 973-377-1500
- [email protected]
- https://auctions.milleabros.com/
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