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Crescent City Auction Gallery to Sell Mercedes, Marble Lions, and Henner Painting

market-auction · 2026-06-27

On July 9-10, 2025, Crescent City Auction Gallery in New Orleans will host an Important Summer Estates Auction, commencing at 10am Central time on both days. This auction will take place both online and in-person at 1330 St. Charles Avenue. Featured items include a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL convertible, a duo of carved marble recumbent lions, and an oil painting by Jean-Jacques Henner (1829-1905). The auction encompasses a variety of French, English, and American furniture, original artworks, prints, Oriental carpets, decorative items, and memorabilia from film and television. Key consignments come from New Orleans hotelier Joe Jaeger Jr., as well as the estates of Murphy A. Bourke and Genevieve McClure.

Key facts

  • Auction dates: July 9-10, 2025
  • Start time: 10am Central each day
  • Location: 1330 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans
  • Format: online and live
  • Highlight: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL convertible
  • Highlight: pair of carved marble recumbent lions
  • Highlight: oil portrait by Jean-Jacques Henner
  • Consignors include Joe Jaeger Jr., Murphy A. Bourke estate, Genevieve McClure estate

Entities

Artists

  • Jean-Jacques Henner

Institutions

  • Crescent City Auction Gallery

Locations

  • New Orleans
  • United States

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