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Brooke Astor

The Doris Duke Collection & Brooke Astor Estate (Book)
The Doris Duke Collection & Brooke Astor Estate (Book)

The Doris Duke Collection & Brooke Astor Estate (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

And secondly "The Property from The Estate of Brooke Astor" (Sotheby's). 24th -25th September 2012 New York.

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

The Brooke Astor Auction at Sotheby's, NY September 2012, 1st Ed
The Brooke Astor Auction at Sotheby's, NY September 2012, 1st Ed

The Brooke Astor Auction at Sotheby's, NY September 2012, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Brooke Astor was the ultimate New York philanthropist marrying into the famous Astor family.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Majolica platter owned by NYC socialite and editor Brooke Astor
Majolica platter owned by NYC socialite and editor Brooke Astor

Majolica platter owned by NYC socialite and editor Brooke Astor

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A 19th Century glazed serving platter from the personal collection of Brooke Astor at her summer home in Northeast Harbor, Maine.

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Antique 19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Lacquer

Pair Custom Coral Window Valences, Provenance Brooke Astor N.Y.C. Library
Pair Custom Coral Window Valences, Provenance Brooke Astor N.Y.C. Library

Pair Custom Coral Window Valences, Provenance Brooke Astor N.Y.C. Library

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of custom window valences created for the New York City library of Brooke Astor and exemplify refined, traditional American interior decoration.

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20th Century Curtains and Valances

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Fabric

Gorky Gonzalez signed Majolica plates owned by NYC socialite Brooke Astor
Gorky Gonzalez signed Majolica plates owned by NYC socialite Brooke Astor

Gorky Gonzalez signed Majolica plates owned by NYC socialite Brooke Astor

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Vincent died of a heart attack five years into their marriage leaving Brooke in charge of the Vincent Astor Foundation, its mission being “the alleviation of human misery.”

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Pottery

Materials

Clay

Monumental Pair of Hurricane Lamps by John Vesey from Brooke Astor's Cove End
Monumental Pair of Hurricane Lamps by John Vesey from Brooke Astor's Cove End

Monumental Pair of Hurricane Lamps by John Vesey from Brooke Astor's Cove End

By John Vesey

Located in Southampton, NJ

These lamps have a direct provenance from Brooke Astor's "Cove End" on Mt. Desert Island, Maine.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Iron, Aluminum, Brass

Red Chalk Drawing of a Seated Woman by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)
Red Chalk Drawing of a Seated Woman by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)

Red Chalk Drawing of a Seated Woman by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)

By Jean-Antoine Watteau

Located in Long Island City, NY

This little gem comes from Brooke Astor's collection at 778 Park Avenue. (Mrs.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Drawings

Materials

Paper

Custom Table with Pleated Checkered Fabric and Glass Top Sourced by Mark Hampton
Custom Table with Pleated Checkered Fabric and Glass Top Sourced by Mark Hampton

Custom Table with Pleated Checkered Fabric and Glass Top Sourced by Mark Hampton

By Mark Hampton

Located in Morristown, NJ

This piece was sourced by the legendary interior designer Mark Hampton, known for his refined, traditional sensibilities and work for clients such as Brooke Astor and the White House...

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1990s American American Classical Console Tables

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

From Classic to Contemporary
From Classic to Contemporary

From Classic to Contemporary

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

Running the gamut from modest revisions to ground-up construction and complete renovations, these interiors include a sumptuous New York City duplex that is a clever mix of tradition...

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2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945
Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945

Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945

By Van Day Truex

Located in Kinderhook, NY

As an enormously popular instructor at Parsons, and the school's president from 1942 to 1952, Truex influenced American interior design far beyond the rarefied circles of his friends...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Recent Sales

Estate of Brooke Astor Givenchy Couture Pantsuit
Estate of Brooke Astor Givenchy Couture Pantsuit

Estate of Brooke Astor Givenchy Couture Pantsuit

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 17.5 in D 16.5 in

Estate of Brooke Astor Givenchy Couture Pantsuit

By Givenchy

Located in Milton, PA

Silk pantsuit altered to fit Brooke Astor. The jacket has lovely shell buttons and Moroccan detailed pockets.

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Late 20th Century French Raj Collectible Jewelry

Brooke Astor

Brooke Astor

Unavailable

H 10 in W 8 in

Brooke Astor

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

Unique Silver Gelatin Print. Framed by Handmade Frames to archival standards. Image comes with Certificate of Authenticity from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Markin...

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Late 20th Century Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Estate of Brooke Astor Oscar De La Renta Skirt Suit
Estate of Brooke Astor Oscar De La Renta Skirt Suit

Estate of Brooke Astor Oscar De La Renta Skirt Suit

Unavailable

H 22 in W 19 in D 14 in

Estate of Brooke Astor Oscar De La Renta Skirt Suit

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milton, PA

Skirt suit altered to fit Brooke Astor. The color theme looks like Tiffany packaging, very chic.

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Late 20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Estate of Brooke Astor Cap and Gown from NYU New York University
Estate of Brooke Astor Cap and Gown from NYU New York University

Estate of Brooke Astor Cap and Gown from NYU New York University

By Rockefeller University, Bentley and Son's

Located in Milton, PA

Both cap and gown were embroidered with her full name, Mrs. Vincent Astor. This was purchased from an estate dealer along with some other items from the Brooke Astor estate that are ...

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Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Polyester, Velvet

Astor Side Table
Astor Side Table

Astor Side Table

Unavailable

H 27 in W 38 in D 21 in

Astor Side Table

By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Based on the design for Brooke Astor by Victoria & Son. Custom versions and finishes available and quoted on request.

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2010s American Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble

"Legendary Parties 1922-1972" Book
"Legendary Parties 1922-1972" Book

"Legendary Parties 1922-1972" Book

Located in Washington, DC

This monograph is a photographic who's who of international society in the 20th century, with forward by the late Brooke Astor. This book includes photographs of The Oriental Ball an...

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Late 20th Century American Books

C. 1920 Italian Tole Chandelier with Bisque Flowers
C. 1920 Italian Tole Chandelier with Bisque Flowers

C. 1920 Italian Tole Chandelier with Bisque Flowers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This big Italian tole chandelier looks like something out of Brooke Astor's sunroom. It is magnificent, with just the right amount of age wear.It was recently mishandled, so I had it...

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Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Tôle

Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Mirror Painting
Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Mirror Painting

Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Mirror Painting

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in

Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Mirror Painting

Located in London, GB

English, circa 1780. Provenance Brooke Astor, New York, NY, USA The mirrored picture retains a beveled edge, this was a sign of quality, and evidence that it has not...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Late 18th Century French Bronze Sculpture from the Estate of Brooke Astor
Late 18th Century French Bronze Sculpture from the Estate of Brooke Astor

Late 18th Century French Bronze Sculpture from the Estate of Brooke Astor

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine and interesting French sculpture, once most likely part of a larger sculptural grouping, is now mounted on a thick green marble base. The form a putti reading from an open ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Sculptures

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Center Table
Biedermeier Figured Walnut Center Table

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Center Table

Located in Essex, MA

CIRCULAR TOP WITH STARBURST TOP,CENTRAL SUPPORT WITH TRIPARTITE BASE WITH BLOCK FEET.PROVENANCE BROOKE ASTOR.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Center Tables

Dodie Thayer Lettuce Ware Pottery Bowl, Jupiter, Florida, Circa 1970–1985
Dodie Thayer Lettuce Ware Pottery Bowl, Jupiter, Florida, Circa 1970–1985

Dodie Thayer Lettuce Ware Pottery Bowl, Jupiter, Florida, Circa 1970–1985

Located in Downingtown, PA

Guest, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Brooke Astor and Frank and Barbara Sinatra. Each piece was hand-built in low-fired earthenware from impressions of real leaves and glazed in a comm...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Neoclassical Style Parcel Gilt Center Table
Neoclassical Style Parcel Gilt Center Table

Neoclassical Style Parcel Gilt Center Table

Located in New York, NY

9-sided Neoclassical style parcel gilt center table on casters with antique painted finish. From the estate of Brooke Astor.

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Vintage 1920s Neoclassical Center Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XV Gray and Blue Painted and caned Chairs
Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XV Gray and Blue Painted and caned Chairs

Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XV Gray and Blue Painted and caned Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

This iconic suite of armchairs were in the dining room of the late philanthropist Brooke Astors Park Avenue apartment decorated by Parish Hadley.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Albert Hadley The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer
Albert Hadley The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer

Albert Hadley The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer

Located in CA, CA

The book also offers the inside story of his famous projects, including the much-heralded library for Brooke Astor, the Paleys’ apartment at 820 Fifth Avenue, and the Kennedy White H...

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Early 2000s Books

Materials

Paper

Jansen Telephone Table from the Collection of Brooke Astor
Jansen Telephone Table from the Collection of Brooke Astor

Jansen Telephone Table from the Collection of Brooke Astor

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A telephone table by Jansen with a red faux-painted finish.

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Estate of Brooke Astor Chirstian Dior Coat
Estate of Brooke Astor Chirstian Dior Coat

Estate of Brooke Astor Chirstian Dior Coat

By Christian Dior

Located in Milton, PA

This was purchased from an estate dealer along with some other items from the Brooke Astor estate that are also available at DANDY.

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Late 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Wool

Pair of Louis XV Style Marble Top Tables estate of Brooke Astor
Pair of Louis XV Style Marble Top Tables estate of Brooke Astor

Pair of Louis XV Style Marble Top Tables estate of Brooke Astor

Located in Hudson, NY

a lovely pair of vintage 1930's Louis XV style painted lamp tables or nightstands with beautiful marble tops. graceful curved cabriole legs with bronze sabots, 2 lower shelves and 2 ...

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Vintage 1930s American Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Legendary Parties
Legendary Parties

Legendary Parties

Located in Hudson, NY

Legendary Parties By Prince Jean-Louis de Faucigny - Lucinge, Introduction by Mrs. brooke Astor. From the Dominick Dunne estate.

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20th Century American Books

George III Style Wrting Table
George III Style Wrting Table

George III Style Wrting Table

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H 30 in W 63 in D 41 in

George III Style Wrting Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Three drawers with solid brass pulls. Property from the Brooke Astor Estate.

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20th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Painted Side Table
A Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Painted Side Table

A Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Painted Side Table

By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.

Located in New York, NY

Victoria, From the Estate of Brooke Astor

Category

20th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

An English 18th C. Carved Giltwood Demi-lune Console Table
An English 18th C. Carved Giltwood Demi-lune Console Table

An English 18th C. Carved Giltwood Demi-lune Console Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

A giltwood demi-lune console table from the Brooke Astor estate in New York City. The four tapered, turned fluted legs support an eliptical shaped frieze with rosettes and carved ant...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Marble

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Brooke Astor For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brooke astor available at 1stDibs. A brooke astor — often made from paper, ceramic and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a brooke astor, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a brooke astor — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A brooke astor made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brooke astor over the years, but those crafted by Jean-Antoine Watteau, John Vesey and Mark Hampton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brooke Astor?

The average selling price for a brooke astor at 1stDibs is $2,598, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.