Triumphant Grace: Important Americana from the Collection of Barbara and Arun Singh

The Americana genre explores the charm and nostalgia of the country’s past, from paintings and illustrations of rural life and factories to the work of self-taught artists and handmade crafts. Sotheby’s will highlight a selection of Americana in the upcoming Triumphant Grace auction, featuring the collection of Barbara and Arun Singh.

Included in the sale is a Simon Willard tall case clock from around 1795. Willard was a popular and celebrated U.S. clockmaker during the late 1700s and early 1800s. This mahogany clock features eight-day, calendar, and moon movements. The piece remains in its original condition, including the pendulum rod, which is painted to match the dial mat. Another item highlighted in the auction is a 1775 Chippendale-carved chest of drawers. The cherrywood bonnet-top chest stands 82 inches tall and shows 11 drawers with brass handles on its front. Several vintage portraits, a pair of Samuel Task Fire Society fire buckets, and an American eagle wall plaque are also featured. To view all 229 lots and place a bid, visit Sotheby’s.