Leighton to auction fine and decorative arts March 8

Among artworks being offered are 18th and 19th century paintings from a Glen Rock, N.J., estate. Included is a large size oil by Sir John Watson Gordon (English, 1788-1864) titled The Empty Purse, which depicts a street urchin in tattered clothing. A record of this painting was found to have been offered at public auction of Old Master works at Chickering Hall, New York in 1900 (est. $3,000-$5,000).

Heading up the silver in the sale is a 78-piece International flatware service in the Wild Rose pattern (est. $1,800-$2,200).

Assorted jewelry to be offered includes fine jewelry as well as a single-owner collection of designer pieces by Rebecca Collins, Stephen Dweck, M&J Savitt and Amy Kahn.

Fine formal furniture will also be offered. Highlights include a Philip & Kelvin Laverne coffee table in bronze and pewter (est. $2,000-$3,000) and a Karges mahogany armoire (est. $3,000-$5,000).

Decorative arts in the sale include a Tiffany Studios leaded glass and bronze lamp (est. $8,000-$12,000) and a Tiffany Studios acorn shade and bronze oil lamp (est. $8,000-$12,000).

The auction is scheduled for Thursday, March 8, at 5 p.m. Eastern. It will be held at the Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall at 79 Pascack Road, Washington Township (Bergen County), N.J. Previews will be held at our Allendale Gallery located at 6 Pearl Court, Suite C on Wednesday, March 7 from 1-8 p.m., and on Thursday March 8 from 1-4 p.m. For information call 201-327-8800 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the website www.leightongalleries.com

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.