New York City Estate Auction on May 28: Top Highlights
New York City Estate Auction by Auctions at Showplace is set to take place live on May 28, 2026, bringing together 280 carefully selected lots across fine art, antique furniture, decorative objects, and collectibles. Collectors and art enthusiasts can already browse the catalog and place online bids ahead of the sale. This month’s auction features an impressive mix of modern art, Tiffany Studios masterpieces, and rare decorative works expected to attract strong interest from buyers. Below are several standout highlights from the upcoming event.
Highlights of the Upcoming New York City Estate Auction
Lot #7: Alexander Calder, “Landscape,” Lithograph, 1975
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
This striking lithograph by renowned American modernist Alexander Calder measures 44 by 30.25 inches and was published by Transworld Art in New York. Calder remains one of the most celebrated figures in twentieth-century American art, with strong collector demand for both his sculptures and graphic works. The piece shows light toning and minor surface soiling consistent with age.
Lot #10: Tiffany Studios Poinsettia Table Lamp
Estimate: $20,000 – $40,000
One of the most significant decorative arts offerings in the sale is this three-light Tiffany Studios table lamp featuring a leaded glass shade mounted on a patinated bronze base. The base bears the “Library Small #363” mark, while the shade is marked “Tiffany Studios New York 1998.” Measuring 24 inches high and 18 inches in diameter, the lamp originates from an East 81st Street New York City estate. The piece remains in overall satisfactory condition, with several age-related cracks visible in portions of the glass panels.
Lot #11: Tiffany Studios Cameo Millefiori Vase, 1908
Estimate: $10,000 – $20,000
This elegant 1908 vase is crafted from wheel-carved Favrile glass and decorated with clematis flowers and green leaves, reflecting the refined aesthetics of the Art Nouveau movement. The underside carries the “L.C. Tiffany Favrile” signature along with the number 6239C. Measuring five inches high and 4.75 inches in diameter, the vase comes from a Rye, N.Y. Collection and is expected to appeal strongly to collectors of early twentieth-century decorative arts.
Lot #100: Marc Chagall, “Le Soleil de Paris,” Lithograph
Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000
This colorful lithograph by Marc Chagall was printed by Charles Sorlier in 1977 on Arches paper and bears the “C. Sorlier” mark in the lower right corner, along with Chagall’s pencil signature. Published by Edition des Musées Nationaux in Paris, the artwork exemplifies Chagall’s poetic visual language and dreamlike modernist compositions. The lithograph is offered in a blue metal frame and is expected to attract considerable attention during bidding.
These and many other notable lots from New York City Estate Auction are already open for online bidding through the auction house’s website.