PRESS RELEASE 12/16/2005

A selection of artwork belonging to the late Harold Milch of world-renowned Milch Galleries will be among the highlights at Stamford Auction’s 19th annual New Year’s Day sale. The Milch Galleries works include an Ernest Lawson landscape and several watercolors by John Wharf as well as Mario Tozzi. In addition works of art from the estate of Alex Raydon, a third generation dealer/collector, and a large collection of samplers from a Yonkers estate fresh to the market, most retaining their original frames and glass will also be offered.

The auction features a variety of quality estate merchandise as well as an important collection of Sterling silver, highlights of which include a 200 piece Georg Jensen pyramid pattern flatware set, a Georgian lidded tureen and over 30 lots of Tiffany Sterling including 2 flatware sets.

Additional items include unreserved property from a former Madison Avenue antique shop. A large selection of 20th Century modern featuring a George Nakoshima hanging wall cabinet, Wagner and Dunbar will also be featured.

The 1000+ lot auction is scheduled for Sunday January 1st at 11am. Preview will be held from Monday December 26th to Saturday December 31st between the hours of 10:30am-5:00pm. A fully illustrated catalog is available on line at www.stamfordauction.com. Telephone, absentee, and e-Bay live bids will be accepted. For more information call the gallery at 203 327-2227.