John Moran Auctioneers is honored to present an extraordinary auction: The Estate of Robert Day. The noted philanthropist’s eclectic collection of over 700 items will be offered over two days. Day 1 features over 400 curated lots from his personal collection of fine art, silver, furniture and decorative arts, Asian works of art and rugs. Headlining the collection is a pair of monumental Tiffany & Co. 15-light sterling candelabra. Other highlights include works by Colin Campbell Cooper, Montague Dawson, Edgar Payne and William Wendt; a pair of George II style eagle console tables; antique and modern silver from the Georgian period to Buccellati; glassworks by Lalique, Baccarat and Steuben and fine porcelain dinner services; a pair of Japanese Meiji bronze kitsune foxes and a palace sized Tabriz rug. This auction offers a rare opportunity to glimpse into the life and legacy of a philanthropist who played a vital role in shaping Los Angeles.
Day 2 features over 350 lots from his personal collection of fine art, silver, furniture and decorative arts, Asian works of art and rugs. Highlights include works by Leland Curtis and Eugene Frandzen, a Gorham sterling ‘Versailles’ game service, Georgian to contemporary furniture, Lalique and Martha’s Vineyard glass, Hermes ties and Filson bags and outdoor jackets.
The Estate of Robert Day
Tuesday, July 29th & Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 @ 10am PDT
Preview:
Auction preview for this event is offsite and is only available by appointment for registered bidders, from July 23rd to 26th and on July 28th.
Please call (626)793-1833 to schedule or for more information.
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