Ivan Aivazovsky 1892 Orientalist Oil on Canvas

Stealing the show on May 5th was a small oil on canvas by 19th century Russian artist, Ivan Aivazovsky. Estimated to sell between $7,000-$10,000, this work brought an astounding $91,000.

14kt and Diamond Earrings with 14kt and Diamond En Tremblant Brooch

Estate fresh jewelry at Clarke has taken off, thanks to specialist Whitney Bria. This beautiful pair of earrings together with a matching brooch sold for $5,368, more than twice the low estimate.

STEINWAY. 1929 Model M Baby Grand Piano.

Selling for $5,612 this 1929 Steinway Piano fell within the  $4,000-$6,000 estimate.

Antique Chinese Lot

A reflection of the continually strong Chinese market, this assorted lot of small antique Chinese pieces sold for $5,368, nearly 9 times the high-end estimate.

Richard Mayhew. Oil on Canvas. Ethereal Coastal Landscape with Figures.

Bringing $6,710, this mid 20th century oil on canvas by African-American painter, Richard Mayhew sold near the high-end of the presale estimate.

Large Antique Marble Bust. Probably Zeus.

An antique bust from the estate of an Italian artist in Rye, NY, estimated to sell between $1,000-$1,500 actually brought $4,148 to a satisfied bidder in the auction hall.

Pair of Louis Philippe Style Marble Top Commodes.

Selling to a bidder on the internet, this pair of signed commodes from a Manhattan estate realized $3,904.

Pair of Antique Faience Recumbent Lions

Offered for auction with a $1,200-$1,500 estimate, this wonderful pair of antique lions sold for $3,600.

Ðuro Pulitika. Oil on Canvas "Nevjesta" (Bride).

From a home in North Carolina, this oil by Croatian artist Duro Pulitika, sold for $4,636, surpassing the presale estimate.

Quality Roomsize Persian Carpet.

A Persian wool and silk carpet with an estimate of $600-$900 brought a surprising $4,148 on the day of the sale.

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♦Pictured above (clockwise from top left): Bernard Buffet 1965 Oil on Canvas; 4 Russian Silver Gilt, Plique a Jour, Translucent & Champleve Enamel Sherbet Cups, Trays & Spoons by Khlebnikov; Richard Oelze 1935 Surrealist Oil on Canvas; Pair of Cartier Colored Glass Cockatoo Decanters; Enzo Plazzotta Bronze of a Kneeling Female Nude; Important and Fine Quality Ormolu Mounted 2 Piece Vitrine; Outstanding Set of 12 Pierced and Engraved Sterling Silver Service Plates; Fine and Rare George Nakashima Conoid Dining Table; Russian Gold and Diamond Necklace

Joseph Mozier Marble Statue "TACITA"

The top lot of the auction was a wonderful 19th century Neoclassical sculpture by Joseph Mozier from a Syracuse, New York estate that sold for $25,830 to a bidder on the internet.

French Ormalou Mounted Inlaid and Marbletop Cabinet

An ornate French cabinet exceeded the presale estimate of $4,000-$6,000, bringing $8,540 on Sunday afternoon.

Pair of Antique 19th Century Famille Rose Mandarin Decorated Hexagonal Garden Seats

Despite an old repair to one of these garden seats, the pair sold for $5,658, well above the anticipated price.

Barbara Morgan Hand Signed Photographs

Selling for $9,600 to a bidder on the telephone, this collection of vintage photographs by Barbara Morgan included important images of Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham.

Demitri Chiparus Art Deco Figure of a Little Clown Child

A charming Dimitri Chiparus figure sold for a surprising $4,920, more than 6 times the high estimate, to an internet bidder in Russia.

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rhoe Pair of Barcelona Chairs and Ottoman

On April 14th, two pairs of Barcelona chairs were offered for auction. One pair with ottoman sold for $4,8080, while the other pair with ottoman sold for $3,840.

Pair of Large Oils on Canvas of a European Village with Figures.

Selling for $9,000, this magnificently large pair of 18th century oils will now adorn the home of a happy retail customer.

Impressive Royal Vienna Porcelain Lidded Urn

A beautifully painted and signed Royal Vienna urn surpassed the presale estimate, bringing $3,840 at auction.

Highly Carved Complete Dining Room Set

This highly carved dining room set, from a Valley Stream, New York estate was sold in the round for $7,930.

Karl Hagemeister Oil on Canvas of Woman Under Dogwood Tree

A wonderfully painted early 20th century oil by German artist Karl Hagemeister, from a home in White Plains, New York, sold for $7,320 to a bidder in Germany.

Luigi Chialiva. Oil on Canvas "Springtime"

In anticipation of the warm weather to come, one of Clarke’s top lots of the auction at $24,000 was a charming oil on canvas entitled “Springtime”  by Swiss/Italian artist Luigi Chialiva.

Karl Springer Midcentury Shagreen Card Table

Estimated to sell between $4,000-$6,000, this midcentury card table, attributed to Karl Springer, actually realized $10,200 at auction.

Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Shade

Despite numerous cracks to the glass, this Tiffany Studios  shade sold at the high end of the estimate, bringing $9,000 on Sunday afternoon.

Charles Arnoldi 1986 Abstract Bronze "Buddy"

A large and attractive bronze sculpture by California artist, Charles Arnoldi, sold for $24,000, just below the high-end of the presale estimate.

Beautiful Vintage Orrefors Ellipse Chandelier

Estimated to sell between $1,000-$1,500, this stunning chandelier by Orrefors exceeded expectations, realizing $4,320.

Mark Kostabi, 1987 Oil on Canvas "Tug of War"

Selling for $7,800 to a phone bidder in Arizona, this colorful oil by contemporary American artist, Mark Kostabi, brought more than twice the high-end of  Clarke’s estimate.

Marble Bust of Apollo Belvedere With Accompanying Marble Pedestal

An expertly carved bust of Apollo Belvedere from a local New Rochelle, NY estate sold to a bidder in the room for $14,400.

Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce Trienalle Floor Lamp

This midcentury Arteluce Trienalle lamp sold for more than three times Clarke’s initial estimate, bringing $3,600 on St. Patrick’s day.

Daum Nancy Wheat Vase

A wonderful Daum Nancy vase, also from a New Rochelle, NY estate, sold for a surprising $9,000 to a phone bidder in Manhattan.

Robert Natkin. Abstract Oil on Canvas.

This large scale abstract by Robert Natkin, from a Fifth Ave, New York estate, sold for $7,200, within the presale estimate, to an in-house bidder.