Press Release
Bloomfield, NJ, USA, January 9, 2025 — Nye & Company’s upcoming Chic and Antique Auction, set for January 22nd and 23rd, is an exciting two-day event that will showcase an impressive array of fine art, antiques and Americana, with works by celebrated artists such as Le Pho, Nicolaes Maes and Edward Corbett, as well as a variety of remarkable pieces of traditional Americana.
The Wednesday-Thursday sale, starting both days at 10am Eastern time, will be held online and in the Bloomfield, New Jersey gallery. It is expected to draw significant interest from collectors and connoisseurs alike. The auction offers a rare opportunity to acquire outstanding works of art and distinguished pieces of Americana, each with its own unique history and superb provenance.
Standout pieces of fine art will include a striking painting by Le Pho, the esteemed Vietnamese artist known for his evocative works blending Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Other notable artworks include masterpieces by Nicolaes Maes, the renowned Dutch Golden Age artist known for his elegant genre scenes; and Edward Corbett, a mid-20th-century artist celebrated for his atmospheric landscapes of Provincetown, Mass.
The auction will also feature the noteworthy collection of traditional Americana from Patty and Sam McCullough, one that includes exceptional examples of 18th and 19th century American craftsmanship. Among the highlights is an outstanding example of American clockmaking, a Federal Aaron Willard tall case clock with distinctive double-stepped base.
Also included are fine selections of Queen Anne and Chippendale chairs, exemplifying the finest traditions of American furniture design; painted baskets; a striking Boston Artistic Company carved eagle plaque; and numerous other fine decorative objects.
For more information about the auction or to request a complete catalog, please visit www.nyeandcompany.com or contact Nye & Company at (973) 984-6900.
