New York – Christie’s announces The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. John H. Gutfreund 834 Fifth Avenue, an unparalleled collection of fine and decorative art, jewels and books to be offered across live and online sales in January 2021. John and Susan Gutfreund’s spectacular apartment in the Rosario Candela designed building at 834 Fifth Avenue was a legendary New York interior, as memorable for the captivating way each room was mise en scène as for its superb works of art. Working initially in collaboration with the celebrated French designer Henri Samuel the apartment was transformed by Susan Gutfreund into a dazzling setting for entertaining. The resulting tour de force was a breathtaking enfilade of rooms including the now iconic Winter Garden salon where objects with prolific histories, incomparable provenances and refined and individual taste all intermingled.

The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. John H. Gutfreund 834 Fifth Avenue will encompass important English and French furniture, Russian works of art, silver, porcelain, Old Master paintings, Chinese ceramics and works of art, carpets, and textiles which will be auctioned in a two-day live auction on 26-27 January. Three online sales from 14–28/29 January will be thematically organized into the Art of Entertainment; Books and bindings; and a collection of runway jewels from the House of Chanel. 

Will Strafford, Senior International Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, comments, “It is one of the most iconic interiors in New York with each room creating its own individual visual statement, form the classical solemnity of the entrance hall to the magnificent sweep of the salon and of course the entrancing and unique Winter Garden, reflecting the inspired creative vision of the Gutfreunds in partnership with Henri Samuel’s legendary eye. It is so rare for interiors like this to have remained intact, giving a unique opportunity for today’s collectors.”

Please see the press release attached for an overview of the live and online sales.