Art Deco and Mid-Century Items Lead Roland Auctions NY Summer Sale
On July 25, 2026, Roland Auctions NY held its first Multi-Estates Auction of the summer, featuring more than 800 lots. The event showcased a remarkable collection of Art Deco furniture and decorative items from a private New York City collector, which turned out to be the most sought-after pieces. Fine and Contemporary Art also garnered attention, with a standout item being an early 20th-century RCA Victor Television console in a waterfall design made of mahogany, fetching $18,200. Other notable sales included a 1940s Sparton Model 5470 Tube Radio with chrome accents and red Bakelite mounts, which sold for $845, and an After Paul T. Frankl 'Skyscraper' Bookcase.
Key facts
- Roland Auctions NY presented over 800 lots at their July 25, 2026 Multi-Estates Auction.
- The sale was the first of the summer season.
- A private New York City collector's Art Deco furnishings and decorative items were top sellers.
- Fine and Contemporary Art also had a strong presence at the auction.
- The top seller was an Art Deco RCA Victor Television console, which sold for $18,200.
- The RCA Victor Television console featured a waterfall design in mahogany and ribbed dark wood trim.
- A Sparton Model 5470 Tube Radio Art Deco chrome table-top radio from the 1940s sold for $845.
- An After Paul T. Frankl 'Skyscraper' Bookcase was also among the lots.
Entities
Artists
- Paul T. Frankl
Institutions
- Roland Auctions NY
Locations
- New York City
- United States