Sotheby's to auction Stanley J. Seeger's eclectic library and jewelry collection
This spring and summer, Sotheby’s will hold an auction in London featuring items from the collection of Stanley J. Seeger (1930–2011) and his partner Christopher Cone. The online Noble & Private Collections event will run from May 28 to June 9 and will showcase a variety of items, including jewelry, precious artifacts, hats, and canes. After that, there will be a special auction called Shelf Life, which will focus on books, manuscripts, and works on paper from Seeger and Cone’s library. Seeger, a well-known collector, and Cone created distinctive homes around the globe, amassing a collection that highlights both important art and personal treasures.
Key facts
- Stanley J. Seeger lived from 1930 to 2011.
- He was a collector with partner Christopher Cone of thirty-two years.
- The collection includes jewels, precious objects, hats, canes, books, manuscripts, and works on paper.
- Sotheby's will auction the collection in London.
- The online Noble & Private Collections sale runs from 28 May to 9 June.
- A dedicated sale called Shelf Life will follow for books, manuscripts, and works on paper.
- Seeger and Cone created homes in England and around the world.
- The collection was driven by both important pieces and objects chosen for joy.
Entities
Artists
- Stanley J. Seeger
- Christopher Cone
Institutions
- Sotheby's
Locations
- London
- England