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Morphy's Fine & Decorative Arts Auction Tops $3.5 Million

market-auction · 2026-05-27

Morphy's Fine & Decorative Arts auction on June 10-11 achieved over $3.5 million, with nearly 1,200 lots. The top lot was a Tiffany Studios Hydrangea 'Snowball' leaded-glass floor lamp from the Seymour and Evelyn Holtzman collection, selling for $442,800. An original Norman Rockwell oil painting, 'The Growth of a Leader', fetched $166,050, and a ladies' 14K white gold graduated diamond necklace brought $63,960. The lamp stands 79 inches tall with a 24-inch-diameter shade featuring cobalt blue and lavender tones.

Key facts

  • Morphy's Fine & Decorative Arts auction held June 10-11
  • Total sales exceeded $3.5 million
  • Nearly 1,200 lots were offered
  • Tiffany Studios Hydrangea 'Snowball' floor lamp sold for $442,800
  • Lamp from Seymour and Evelyn Holtzman collection
  • Norman Rockwell oil painting 'The Growth of a Leader' sold for $166,050
  • Ladies' 14K white gold graduated diamond necklace sold for $63,960
  • Lamp is 79 inches tall with 24-inch-diameter shade

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Institutions

  • Morphy's
  • Tiffany Studios

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