Richard White
@rhwhite.bsky.social
NYC-based 18th-century porcelain and decorative art collector showing photos of the crazy stuff he's bought over the years. Runner, too.
The three figures sold very well today. All together about $360,000, far above the high estimates.
February 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The three figures sold very well today. All together about $360,000, far above the high estimates.
A less valuable comparable sold at Sotheby's in 2021 for $126,000, another book title signed and from his library. Since this is a seminal work the value is much more, and yes, ask an auction house specialist. Anyway, I'd predict around $400-500K or more at auction.
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(Washington, George) | George Washington's signed copy of the first volume of Lesage's Gil Blas, one of the few works of contemporary fiction in the Mount Vernon library | The Passion of American Coll...
<p>(Washington, George) </p><p>Alain-René Lesage. The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. A New Translation by the Author of Roderick Random. ... In Four Volumes. The Sixth Edition. Volume I. <em>Lo...
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February 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
A less valuable comparable sold at Sotheby's in 2021 for $126,000, another book title signed and from his library. Since this is a seminal work the value is much more, and yes, ask an auction house specialist. Anyway, I'd predict around $400-500K or more at auction.
www.sothebys.com/en/buy/aucti...
www.sothebys.com/en/buy/aucti...
I’d suggest the Frick Museum only because I love it, but if you’re up for more Greek and Roman art apparently the Fordham Museum in the Bronx has a collection (I’ve not been). Dress warmly!
February 3, 2026 at 3:31 AM
I’d suggest the Frick Museum only because I love it, but if you’re up for more Greek and Roman art apparently the Fordham Museum in the Bronx has a collection (I’ve not been). Dress warmly!
Sold for $371,200, above the estimate.
freemansauction.com/auctions/646...
freemansauction.com/auctions/646...
[Washington, George] Washington, George. Autograph Letter, signed Lot 148
[Washington, George] Washington, George. Autograph Letter, signed
Father of the Nation, George Washington Pens His Philosophy For The Presidency, and His Dedication to Judgements Based On "Justice &a...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Sold for $371,200, above the estimate.
freemansauction.com/auctions/646...
freemansauction.com/auctions/646...
Wait, a reproduction from the Met?! Disregard the faux outrage, I own a few 'modern' pieces, too. Some of them are dishwasher ready! 😀
January 29, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Wait, a reproduction from the Met?! Disregard the faux outrage, I own a few 'modern' pieces, too. Some of them are dishwasher ready! 😀
Indeed a "delightful" lecture from Ivan today. The surtout table display at the Gardiner Museum was lovely to see again, thanks for sharing, too.
January 21, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Indeed a "delightful" lecture from Ivan today. The surtout table display at the Gardiner Museum was lovely to see again, thanks for sharing, too.