MAY 7, 2024
The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright
The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright
SALE 1579
May 7, 2024 | New York 10:00am ET | Live Lots 1–142
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Madeleine K. Albright lived a life of service, leadership, and firsts. She shattered the glass ceiling when she was sworn in as America’s first female Secretary of State in 1997, becoming at the time the highest serving woman in the history of the United States government.
Born Marie Jana Körbelová in Prague, Czechoslovakia on May 15, 1937, her family fled in 1939 to London after Germany invaded Czechoslovakia. Albright attended school in Switzerland at age 10 and there took the name Madeleine. After the war, her family left London and returned to Czechoslovakia, where in 1948 democracy was extinguished by a communist coup. Her father, a diplomat and academic who opposed communism, sought asylum for the family in the United States, where he became a professor of international studies at the University of Denver. Albright spent her teenage years in Colorado and then moved east, graduating from Wellesley College in Massachusetts and earning her doctorate at Columbia University in New York.
After starting her family, she moved to her longtime home in Washington, D.C., where she raised her children and continued her studies. Ever the student, she surrounded herself with books lining the shelves of nearly every room. Topics ranged from literature to signed biographies and memoirs of past and current political leaders including Senator Edward Kennedy (Lot 70) and Stacey Abrams (Lot 66) to her Russian and Polish language dictionaries (two of the six languages that Albright spoke), and complete sets of Encyclopedia Britannica (Lot 74), where she worked as a picture editor just after graduating from college. Many of these books are available for auction.
It was not until 1976, when she was 39, that she began her first full-time government job becoming the chief legislative assistant for U.S. Senator Edmund Muskie of Maine. A few years later, when President Jimmy Carter was elected, Albright moved from working in Congress to the White House under National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski as part of the National Security Council staff. She then became a professor at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and served as the Director of its Women in Foreign Service Program. She loved teaching and her students loved her, voting her best professor four years in a row. In addition to lessons on international policy and foreign affairs, Albright taught her students, especially the female students, to interrupt, rather than raise their hands and wait to be called upon. But, she also said “if you’re going to interrupt, you have to know what you’re talking about. And you have to do it in a strong voice.”
When elected president in 1992, Bill Clinton appointed Albright to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations, making the position a member of his cabinet. In 1996, President Clinton nominated then-Ambassador Albright to serve as Secretary of State. In accepting the nomination, she praised her predecessor Secretary of State Warren Christopher and stated: “I can only hope that my heels can fill your shoes.” She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 99 to 0 on January 22, 1997.
On her first day as Secretary, Albright walked down the corridor of the State Department to her new office passing the paintings of former Secretaries—all men with whiskers and suits—knowing that the walls were shaking and a glass ceiling shattered. During her fouryear tenure as Secretary of State, Albright championed
America’s alliances, promoted the expansion of NATO, supported non-proliferation efforts, successfully pressed for intervention in Kosovo in 1999, and supported the expansion of free trade and democracy.
As Ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of State, Albright was often the only woman in the room during critical discussions with her diplomatic colleagues and counterparts, who were virtually all men. In such gatherings, Albright followed the advice she had given as a professor to her female students: “Do not be afraid to interrupt. A woman usually prefers to size up a situation before speaking, but for a diplomat representing the United States, silence was not an option.”
During her trailblazing diplomatic career, Secretary Albright discovered the power of jewelry to convey foreign policy messages. As shared in Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box, she deployed pins within her “personal diplomatic arsenal” to express her hopes, mood, and often a pointed message. She utilized this unconventional and effective tool for diplomacy on America’s behalf. Albright said the pins served as “gentle implements of statecraft, teaching tools and a different form of communication.” She knew that the idea of using pins as a diplomatic tool was not found in any State Department manual or text chronicling American foreign policy. She explained that “the truth is that it would never have happened if not for Saddam Hussein.”
The poet-in-residence of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein called Albright “an unparalleled serpent” when she was the Ambassador to the United Nations. In response, Albright began to wear a pin with a serpent wrapped around a stick. After that, Albright chose pins ahead of meetings with foreign dignitaries to
signal her diplomatic position. Albright went on to collect many hundreds of pins, many of which she arranged for the donation to the National Museum of American Diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. Included in this sale are many other signature pins and jewelry that she wore throughout her life and career — including those worn at celebrated events and special occasions.
After leaving government, Secretary Albright returned to teaching at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and co-founded Albright Stonebridge Group, now part of Dentons Global Advisors, and Albright Capital Management. She also continued her lifelong commitment to public service by serving as Chair of the National Democratic Institute and President of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, as well as Honorary Co-Chair of the World Refugee Council. She was a lifetime trustee of The Aspen Institute, where she established the Aspen Minister’s Forum to strengthen diplomatic ties and develop concrete policy recommendations to support key international institutions. She established the Albright Institute at Wellesley College to shape the next generation of global leaders. And, she was appointed Chair of the Defense Policy Board, a group tasked with providing the Secretary of Defense with independent, informed advice and opinion concerning matters of defense policy.
Secretary Albright was a seven-time New York Times bestselling author. She said that “the best book, like the best speech, will do it all — make us laugh, think, cry and cheer — preferably in that order.” Her books include her autobiography, Madam Secretary: A Memoir (2003); The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs (2006); Memo to the President: How We Can Restore America’s Reputation
and Leadership (2008); Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box (2009); Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948 (2012, see Lot 56), Fascism: A Warning (2018, see Lot 61); and, Hell and Other Destinations (2020).
For her service to America, President Barack Obama awarded Secretary Albright the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in May 2012. While presenting the award, President Obama remarked:
As the first woman to serve as America’s top diplomat, Madeleine’s courage and toughness helped bring peace to the Balkans and paved the way for progress in some of the most unstable corners of the world. And as an immigrant herself — the granddaughter of Holocaust victims who fled her native Czechoslovakia as a child — Madeleine brought a unique perspective to the job. This is one of my favorite stories. Once, at a naturalization ceremony, an Ethiopian man came up to her and said, ‘Only in America can a refugee meet the Secretary of State.’ And she replied, ‘Only in America can a refugee become the Secretary of State.’
Secretary Albright said that in receiving the award, she “was completely overwhelmed and almost speechless because it is the highest civilian honor. And nothing makes me prouder than to have represented the United States abroad and to sit behind the sign that says United States and to be an American.” She donated the award for public display to the National Museum of American Diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State.
As an immigrant from a country that suffered the tyrannies of fascism, Secretary Albright consistently
stood up for human rights and freedom. Throughout her life, she remained a steadfast and forceful advocate for supporting refugees, strengthening international institutions, and investing in American diplomacy.
Asked to describe herself in six words, Albright said she was a “worried optimist, problem solver, and grateful American.” Sharing her gratitude with others, she often carried with her the U.S. Constitution; surrounded herself with patriotic objects of American history; and displayed the American flag proudly in her home and office. The sale of The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright presents the singular opportunity to acquire some of these objects of American history that Albright collected from her travels across the globe and that she cherished throughout her life.
Secretary Albright passed away on March 23, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Writing several months before her death, Albright reflected:
To me, resilience of spirit (far more than brilliance of intellect) is the essential ingredient of a full life. No matter how smart we are, we can allow sorrows and grievances to overwhelm us, or we can respond positively to setbacks — be they caused by our own misjudgments or by forces beyond our control.... Clearly, our future leaders will have to be gutsy and resourceful, and so, each in our own way, will we. To those who despair of that possibility, I have a measure of sympathy but little patience. There is no shortage of worthwhile work to be done and ... no surplus of seasons in which to achieve our goals. So let us buckle our boots, grab a cane if we need one, and march.
Indeed, freedom and democracy had no greater champion than Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.
Jewelry
Lots 1–49
“For me, America is really, truly the indispensable nation.”
1
KENNETH JAY LANE, SNAKE PIN
Consisting of a base metal snake set with green and white rhinestones. 4 x 3 1/2 inches.
Stamp: KENNETH LANE.
When U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Madeleine Albright criticized Saddam Hussein, his poet-in-residence responded by calling her “an unparalleled serpent.” Shortly thereafter, when preparing to meet with Iraqi officials, Albright decided to make a diplomatic statement by wearing a snake pin (even though she did not like snakes). Although her method of communication was new, her message was as old as the American Revolution – Don’t Tread on Me! From that day on, pins became part of her diplomatic signature.
N.B. Gift to Secretary Madeleine K. Albright when the “Read My Pins” tour began. This pin is identical to a pin in Read My Pins.
$200 - 300
“Once you have climbed the ladder of success, you don’t push it away from the building—you are only strengthened if there are more women.”
COLLECTION OF SUFFRAGETTE THEMED JEWELRY
Including two demi parures of violets, clip earrings and pins, and a silver tone replica ‘Jailed for Freedom’ pin. Blue Earrings: 7/8 inch long. Purple Earrings: 1 inch long. Blue Brooch: 1 3/8 inches wide. Purple Brooch: 2 1/8 x 1 3/8 inches.
‘Jailed for Freedom’ Pin: 1 1/4 x 3/4 inches.
Purple Demi Parure Stamp: AUSTRIA
‘Jailed for Freedom’ Stamp: N.W.P. 1977
N.B. The ‘Jailed for Freedom’ pins were awarded to suffragettes who were imprisoned after picketing in front of the White House in 1917. A photograph of the original ‘Jailed for Freedom’ pin is in Read My Pins
Green, white, and violet were worn by the suffragettes as a constant reminder to “Give Women the Vote”.
$700 - 900
COLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELRY EAGLE PINS
Including two Carol Sarkisian pins, a faux turquoise and pearl eagle pin, a red, white and blue eagle pin, signed on verso, and a colorless rhinestone eagle with olive branch. 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches, 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches, and 3 x 1 1/2 inches.
Secretary Albright gave Eagle pins to women foreign ministers as official U.S. gifts.
N.B. Eagles featured prominently in the collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, and similar pins by Carol Sarkisian appear in Read My Pins $500 - 700
DIAMOND, RUBY AND SAPPHIRE PATRIOTIC LEOPARD PENDANT/BROOCH
Designed as a leopard embracing an American flag, pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds, round mixed cut sapphires, rubies and black diamonds, and marquise cut emerald eyes. Mounted in 14 karat rose, white and blackened gold.
2 inches x 1 inch.
Stamp: 14K EFFY.
Gross weight: 11.30 dwt.
N.B. Patriotic themed pins were prominent in the collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, and many are featured in Read My Pins
$2,000 - 3,000
5 COLLECTION OF RED-WHITE-AND-BLUE COSTUME JEWELRY
Consisting of an Ann Hand 2020 pin, an Uncle Sam hat, flag clip earrings, and a large American flag pin. 2020 pin: 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches. Hat pin: 1 1/2 x 2 inches. Earclips: 3/4 inch long. Flag pin: 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches.
N.B. Patriotic themed pins were prominent in the collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, and many are featured in Read My Pins
$300 - 500
6
VIVIAN SHIMOYAMA, ‘BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING’, GLASS AND GOLD FOIL PIN
Contemporary, costume, glass pin by Vivian Shimoyama. The pin depicts “Breaking the glass ceiling”, and consists of gold foil and iridescent, fused glass shards layered on top of each other. 7.6cm x 7.5cm
Note: The pin includes a box with information on the artist.
Albright was proud to be the first woman to serve as Secretary of State. One of her more expressive pins shows the glass ceiling in its ideal condition: shattered. $500 - 700
FACETED RUBY BEAD NECKLACE TOGETHER WITH A CINER PANSY DEMI PARURE
Faceted ruby beads measuring approximately 23mm - 17.8mm with a yellow gold clasp, together with a yellow and red rhinestone set of pansy motif gold tone clip earrings and brooch. Necklace: 18 inches. Earrings: 1 1/4 inches. Brooch: 2 x 2 inches.
Necklace clasp stamp: 18K (maker’s mark)
Pansy jewelry stamp: CINER
Gross weight: 305.70 dwt.
$1,000 - 2,000
8 FRENCH, RETRO, YELLOW GOLD, PLATINUM AND DIAMOND RIBBON PIN
Consisting of a ribbon motif pin set with single, old mine and round brilliant cut diamonds. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches.
Stamp: (French assay marks) (maker’s mark).
Gross weight: 20.35 dwt.
$2,000 - 3,000
9
YELLOW GOLD AND MULTIGEM ‘SPUTNIK’ DEMI PARURE
Consisting of a ring and clip earrings containing round mixed cut gemstones, including, tourmaline, aquamarine, blue topaz, garnet, amethyst and citrine. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring size 9 1/4. Clip earrings: 5/8 inch wide.
Ring stamp: 750.
Clip earrings stamp: 750.
Gross weight: 10.90 dwt.
N.B. This popular, American, bombe style jewelry was nicknamed “Sputnik” during the race-to-space of the 1960s.
$1,000 - 2,000
10
YELLOW GOLD LIBERTY COIN CLIP EARRINGS AND PENDANT
Liberty coins bezel set in reeded gold frames, earrings accented by four cabochon rubies.
14 karat yellow gold. Earrings: 1 inch long.
Pendant: 2 inches long.
Earrings Stamp: 14K
Pendant Stamp: CIG 14KT
Gross weight: 20.30 dwt.
Secretary Albright came to America aboard the SS America and steamed into the New York Harbor on November 11, 1948, Armistice Day.
As she traveled in with her family, she stared in awe at the Statue of Liberty, a welcoming figure.
$800 - 1,200
YELLOW GOLD AND SAPPHIRE NECKLACE AND BRACELET
Wide hollow, curb links with toggle-style closures and round cabochon sapphire finials. Lengths: 17 1/2 inches and 7 3/4 inches.
N.B. Secretary Madeleine K. Albright often wore gold neck chains and bracelets with bold statement pins.
$1,500 - 2,500
12
FRENCH, M.C. LALIQUE, YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND AND BLUE ENAMEL OWL PIN
Blue enamel bead and rose cut diamond accents. 18 karat yellow gold. 3 x 2 1/8 inches.
Engraved: MC Lalique France (French assay marks)
Stamp: French assay marks
$1,000 - 2,000
13
CHOPARD, 18K ROSE GOLD AND DIAMOND ‘HAPPY SPORT’ WATCH
Consisting of a rose gold case measuring approximately 30.00 mm, the bezel and case containing round brilliant cut diamonds, with mother-ofpearl dial, quartz movement and brown leather strap with rose gold buckle. 7 1/2 inches long.
Stamps: Case back: Chopard HAPPY SPORT 750 1490683 4189 750 (Swiss hallmark). Clasp: Chopard 750 (Swiss hallmark).
Gross weight: 34.10 dwt.
$4,000 - 6,000
14
FRANCK MULLER, 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND ‘LONG ISLAND’ WATCH
Consisting of a white gold case measuring approximately 32 x 23 mm, the bezel set with round brilliant cut diamonds, with silvered dial, quartz movement, black leather strap and white gold and diamond buckle. 7 1/2 inches long.
Stamps: Case back: FRANCK MULLER GENEVE Master of Complications
No 265 900 QZ D LONG ISLAND 750 (Swiss hallmark). Clasp stamp: 750.
Gross weight: 30.30 dwt.
$3,000 - 4,000
15
BULGARI, WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND
RING
Consisting of three articulated bands containing round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat total.
Mounted in 18 karat gold. Ring size 5 3/4.
Stamp: BVLGARI MADE IN ITALY (Italian hallmark) 750.
Gross weight: 9.50 dwt.
$2,000 - 4,000
BULGARI, WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND
CLIP EARRINGS
Round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carats. 18 karat white gold. 15/16 inch long.
Stamp: BVLGARI 750 (Italian hallmark)
Gross weight: 12.00 dwt.
$3,000 - 5,000
BULGARI, WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND
CHOKER NECKLACE
Containing 185 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 9.25 carats total.
Mounted in 18 karat white gold. 12-14 1/2 inches long.
Stamp: BVLGARI MADE IN ITALY 750 (Italian hallmark).
Gross weight: 73.00 dwt.
Accompanied by a Bulgari box.
$12,000 - 18,000
Courage is “when you stand up for what you believe in when it's not always easy and you get criticized for it.”
18
COLLECTION OF DOVE MOTIF COSTUME JEWELRY
Consisting of a Cécile & Jeanne necklace, colorless crystal dove pin with olive branch, silver dove pin, ceramic dove and a Cécile & Jeanne gold tone frame with two doves. Necklace: 40 inches long. Crystal Dove: 2 1/8 x 1 7/8 inches.
Silver Dove: 3 x 2 1/8 inches. Ceramic Dove: 3 3/8 x 2 3/8 inches. Gold Tone Brooch: 1 7/16 x 1 inch.
Necklace Stamp: Cécile & Jeanne Paris
Silver Dove Stamp: 825 (maker’s mark)
Ceramic dove: Unstamped
Gold Tone Pin Stamp: Cécile & Jeanne Paris CCB
After hearing Albright speak about the Middle East, Mrs. Yitzhak Rabin gave her a dove pin to symbolize peace, which is featured in Read My Pins. Later, during Albright’s first visit to Israel as Secretary of State, Rabin gave her a necklace with an accompanying note: “There is a saying: ‘One swallow doesn’t announce the spring’— so maybe one dove needs reinforcements to create a reality of peace in the Middle East.”
Secretary Madeleine K. Albright wore a similar dove motif pin by Cécile & Jeanne at a 1997 address at the National Press Club on Middle East peace. Similar dove motif pins, such as those presented in this lot, feature prominently in the collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.
$500 - 700
19
MIKIMOTO, DOUBLE STRAND CULTURED PEARL CHOKER WITH PEARL DROP
Consisting of multicolor cultured pearls, ranging in size from approximately 8.50-10.50 mm, accented by colored diamonds (not tested for origin of color). Detachable pendant set with colored diamonds and pearl drop. Necklace 15 1/4 inches in length. Drop 1 1/2 inches.
Stamp: MIKIMOTO K18 MLTD 750 750 (British assay mark).
Gross weight: 76.80 dwt.
$6,000 - 8,000
20
EDWARD CHIU, DIAMOND, JADE AND ENAMEL PIN
Carved jade, onyx, and round brilliant cut diamonds. 18 karat white gold. 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
Stamp: 750 (Edward Chiu maker’s mark)
Gross weight: 25.60 dwt.
Provenance: Purchased at Edward Chiu Jewelry Art, Hong Kong
$2,000 - 3,000
COLLECTION OF MARCASITE JEWELRY WITH MONOGRAMMED PIN
Including a necklace, bracelet, clip earrings, and pin. Necklace has square cut clear crystal accents, and and pin has green enameling with letters MK.
Silver. Necklace: 16 inches long. Bracelet: 7 1/4 inches long. Earrings: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches. Pin: 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 inches.
Necklace Stamp: STERLING (maker’s mark)
Bracelet Stamp: 825
Earrings Stamp: STERLING (maker’s mark)
Pin Stamp: MADE IN FRANCE (maker’s mark)
Gross weight: 86.90 dwt.
$700 - 900
22
COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN, YELLOW GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND PINS
Including a large pin with rose cut diamonds, one with seed pearls and hair on the underside, and one with rose cut diamonds and hair on the underside. Yellow gold.
Large Brooch Stamp: N.A. TO A.B. MDCCCXLIV
Gross weight: 26.70 dwt.
$1,000 - 2,000
ART DECO, CARVED CARNELIAN AND DIAMOND BAR PIN
Carved carnelian depicting a face, with single cut diamond, onyx, and green enamel accents.
14 karat yellow gold. 1 5/8 x 1/2 inch.
Stamp: 14K
Gross weight: 5.00 dwt.
$300 - 500
24
PAIR OF DRUZY AND DIAMOND LEAF PINS
Druzy leaves and round brilliant cut diamonds. 14 karat white gold. 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches each.
Stamp: 14K
Gross weight: 21.65 dwt.
$2,000 - 3,000
25
MUCHA, ART NOUVEAU, SILVER AND ENAMEL OWL PIN
Stylized owl pin with chalcedony body, graduating blue to green enamel, colorless crystal eyes, suspending a cultured pearl drop. Silver. 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 inches.
Stamp: Mucha (Czech hallmark)
Gross weight: 4.15 dwt.
N.B. Similar examples of pins based on the designs by Alphonse Mucha, famed artist and Slavic nationalist, appear in Read My Pins
$300 - 500
26
TWO GEORG JENSEN, STERLING SILVER BROOCHES
Depicting a pair of butterflies among tulips and a dove framed in a wreath accented by five moonstones. Butterfly brooch: 2 1/8 inches. Dove Brooch: 1 7/8 inches.
Butterfly Pin Stamp: GEORG JENSEN 925 S 283
Dove Pin Stamp: GEORG JENSEN 925 S DENMARK 123
Gross weight: 30.10 dwt.
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali often said: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Secretary Albright took his words to her lapels, wearing many butterflies and bees through the years.
N.B. Butterflies and dove motifs featured prominently in the pin collection Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, for similar examples see Read My Pins $800 - 1,200
27
CAROLYN MORRIS BACH, TWO ALEUTIAN-STYLE FIGURAL PINS
One pin depicting St. Francis carved from moss agate and bone, and a cat pin crafted from carved hardstone and a cabochon moonstone. Sterling, 18 karat gold, and 22 karat gold. 4 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches and 2 x 1 1/8 inches.
St. Francis Pin Engraved: Carolyn Morris Bach 22K 18K STERLING and dated 2009
Cat Pin Engraved: Carolyn Morris Bach STERLING 18K 22K and dated 2007
N.B. A pin by the same artist is included in Read My Pins.
$1,000 - 2,000
28
CAROLYN MORRIS BACH, YELLOW GOLD AND STERLING
SILVER RABBIT MOTIF BROOCH
Designed with a shield shape moss agate surmounted by a carved bone rabbit. Sterling and 18 karat gold. 3 1/8 inch x 2 5/8 inches
Engraved: Carolyn Morris Bach Sterling, 18k and dated 2011 Gross weight: 49.75 dwt.
N.B. A pin by the same artist is included in Read My Pins.
$1,000 - 2,000
29
COLLECTION OF SNAKE MOTIF COSTUME JEWELRY
Including an Erwin Pearl pin and clip earrings, a cobra pin, and Czech crystal snake pin Erwin Pearl pin: 2 x 2 inches
Erwin Pearl earrings: 1 inch long Cobra pin: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2
inches Czech snake pin: 6 x 3 inches
Snake pin stamp: E. PEARL.
Earclips stamp: ERWIN PEARL.
Snake stamp: CZECH.
Gross weight: 76.10 dwt.
$700 - 900
30
COLLECTION OF SPIDER MOTIF PINS
Consisting of a rose gold and aquamarine pin, a silver and turquoise pin, and a bicolor gold, diamond and grey cultured pearl pin.
Leaf pin stamp: RB 14K.
Gross weight: 18.45 dwt.
Spiders, known for patience, wile and predatory attitude, are prominent in the collection and appear several times in Read My Pins.
$800 - 1,200
31
Consisting of a turtle pin with multicolor citrine and teardrop shaped earclips, set with multicolor faux crystals. Mounted in metal. Turtle: 4 1/4 x 3 inches. Earclips: 1 3/4 inches long.
Stamp: Iradj Moini.
Gross weight: 73.55 dwt.
N.B. Bold pins have a prominent place in Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s collection, including several pieces by Iradj Moini. Several pins by the same designer are featured in Read My Pins
$1,500 - 2,000
Purple cabochon accented by glass pearls colorless crystals and surmounted by carved cicadas. 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches.
Stamp: Iradj Moini.
N.B. Bold pins have a prominent place in Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s collection, including several pieces by Iradj Moini. Several pins by the same designer are featured in Read My Pins.
$700 - 900
33
Containing a carved coral Buddha, oval green stones, quartz briolettes. Mounted in metal. 4 x 1 1/2 inches.
Gross weight: 27.75 dwt.
N.B. Bold pins have a prominent place in Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s collection, including several pieces by Iradj Moini. Several pins by the same designer are featured in Read My Pins
$700 - 900
YELLOW GOLD AND GARNET LEOPARD BROOCH
Containing oval, pear, round and marquise shaped garnets.
Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. 3 inches x 1 inch.
Stamp: 750.
Gross weight: 10.00 dwt.
$600 - 800
COLLECTION OF COSTUME, GOLD TONE, RHINESTONE AND BLACK ENAMEL
SAFARI ANIMAL JEWELRY
Including a lion pin, zebra pin, and a pair of tiger clip earrings. Lion: 4 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches. Zebra: 3 1/4 x 1 inch x 1 3/4 inches. Earrings: 1 x 1 1/8 inch.
N.B. Similar to the Zebra pin worn to meet Nelson Mandela, in Pretoria, South Africa in 1997. A photograph of the trip is in Read My Pins
$700 - 900
36
YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE AND BRACELET
Each centered by a Medusa head medallion. 18 inches and 7 1/2 inches in lengths.
Stamp: 750
Gross weight: 29.95 dwt.
$800 - 1,200
37
YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND CROWN PIN
Crown set with 26 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats total weight. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold. 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches.
Engraved: Albright.
Stamp: PERRY’S 18K Thomas.
Gross weight: 13.25 dwt.
Provenance: Gift to Secretary Madeleine K. Albright at the 2012 opening of ‘Read My Pins’, at the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC.
$1,500 - 2,500
38
ANN HAND, COLLECTION OF PINS
Pins include Ann Hand ‘Shield of Courage’, Maltese cross shape ‘America Pin’, ‘Red Cross’ pin, and a Washington National Cathedral pin. 2 x 1 7/8 inches, 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 inches, 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 inches, 2 x 1 1/2 inches.
Stamp: ANN HAND
N.B. Ann Hand is well known for creating patriotic jewelry. Several Ann Hand pins are featured in Read My Pins
$800 - 1,200
39
YELLOW GOLD, CULTURED PEARL AND CORN HUSK PIN
Designed by John Hatleberg, cultured pearls surmounted by natural corn husks. 18 karat yellow gold. 9 inches long.
Stamp: 18K
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, received as a 75th birthday gift from her former Chief of Staff.
$500 - 700
40
COLLECTION OF YELLOW GOLD AND COIN MOTIF JEWELRY
Including two brooches and one pendant. Yellow gold. Pendant: 1 inch long. Brooches: 1 5/8 x 1 3/8 inches and 1 5/16 x 1 1/4 inches.
Large Brooch Stamp: 14K (maker’s mark)
Small Brooch Stamp: 24 HILAT
Gross weight: 35.30 dwt.
$600 - 800
41
COLLECTION OF YELLOW GOLD AND LAPIS LAZULI JEWELRY
Including shield brooch and geometric ring with round brilliant cut diamond accent. 18 karat yellow gold. Brooch: 1 5/8 inches wide.
Ring size: 7 1/2.
Brooch Stamp: 750 9.36 (maker’s mark)
Ring: 18K 9 58
$1,000 - 2,000
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COLLECTION OF YELLOW GOLD BANGLE BRACELETS
Consisting of a hollow hinged bangle bracelet set with three amethysts, together with a continuous style bangle bracelet. 7 and 8 inches inner circumference. Amethyst bangle stamp: 14KT. Gold stamp: 585 JNO.
Gross weight: 18.70 dwt.
$700 - 900
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BICOLOR GOLD, AMETHYST, CITRINE AND DIAMOND RING AND PENDANT
Consisting of a ring containing half-moon shaped citrine and amethyst and single cut diamonds, together with a matching pendant. Mounted in 14 karat bicolor gold. Ring size 6 3/4. Pendant: 7/8 inch long.
Stamp: 585 14K.
Gross weight: 6.35 dwt.
$600 - 800
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BICOLOR GOLD NECKLACE AND BRACELET
Highly flexible links measuring approximately 10.00 mm wide. 18 karat white and yellow gold. Necklace: 16 3/4 inches long. Bracelet: 7 3/4 inches long.
Stamp: 750
Gross weight: 54.40 dwt.
$1,000 - 2,000
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YELLOW GOLD AND ENAMEL PUSS IN BOOTS PIN
Yellow gold. 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches.
Stamp: ITALY (maker’s mark)
Gross weight: 10.45 dwt.
$700 - 900
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COLLECTION OF YELLOW GOLD DRUZY SLIDES AND SPACERS
Including eight gold spacers, eight spacers set with round brilliant cut diamonds, and five Druzy slider charms. Yellow gold.
Spacers Stamps: 18K
Druzy Charms Stamps: 18K 1A
Gross weight: 28.60 dwt.
N.B. A favorite of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright to accent gold omega chain necklaces.
$500 - 700
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YELLOW OMEGA NECKCHAIN WITH CABOCHON TOURMALINE SLIDE
Oval cabochon green tourmaline measuring approximately 20.00 x 28.00 mm. 18 karat yellow gold. Necklace: 17 inches
long. Slide: 1 1/4 x 1 inch.
Stamp: 18K IA
Gross weight: 39.85 dwt.
$1,200 - 1,800
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COLLECTION OF BEZEL SET MULTIGEM SLIDES AND SPACERS
Set throughout with variously shaped gemstones including carnelian, amethyst, green tourmaline, emerald, aquamarine, pink tourmaline, sapphire, rose quartz, and diamond. Yellow gold.
Gross weight: 54.10 dwt.
$1,000 - 2,000
Madeleine Albright’s Burlwood Standing Jewelry Box
In 2009, Secretary Albright published Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box, a book rich with photographs of her pins and text explaining the role that her jewerly played in her diplomacy. More than 200 of her pins went on to be exhibited in museums and most of the libraries dedicated to former presidents, Democrats and Republicans, going back to FDR. Secretary Albright arranged for the donation of these pins for public display at the National Museum of American Diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. Freeman’s | Hindman is proud to make available for auction Secretary Albright’s actual jewelry box from her home that she used to hold her “diplomatic arsenal” and other cherished pins, necklaces, and bracelets collected throughout her life.
Height 47 1/2 x width 18 x depth 13 1/2 inches.
$400 - 600
Memorabilia
Lots 51–55
“Faith in the democratic promise reflects America at its best and the world at its most hopeful.”Opposite: Image courtesy of Oleks Yaroshynskyi/Townsend Visuals
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A Lenox Porcelain Millennium Pattern Presentation Bowl from the Clinton Administration marked on underside With Appreciation for Your Service / William J Clinton / Hillary Rodham Clinton / 1993-2001
Height 6 3/8 x diameter 10 5/8 inches.
Shortly after becoming United Nations Ambassador, Madeleine Albright was asked to speak at the Gridiron Club in Washington D.C. She ended her remarks on a serious note referencing President Clinton’s Arkansas hometown, invoked during his campaign as “a place called Hope.”
Secretary Albright said “I was eleven years old when I arrived in America from a neighborhood in Prague called Smichov, which happens to be the Czech word for laughter. No matter how serious the word becomes, I still believe in a place called Smichov.”
$2,000 - 3,000
Three Porcelain Plaques depicting General Lafayette “The Nations Guest,” President George Washington “The Countrys Father,” and Benjamin Franklin.
Each approximately 4 3/4 x 4 1/4-in. visible. condition generally fine, each framed (unexamined out of frame).
$100 - 200
A Collection of 27 items of United States Presidential Memorabilia, comprising:
George Washington with “Pater Patriae” printed in color on metal by the C.D. Kenny Co. — Hand fan printed in color on cardstock depicting Franklin Delano Roosevelt for the reelection campaign of Roy E. Ayers of Lewistown, Montana. — 5 small pins depicting presidents. — 20 paper labels printed in color depicting presidents.
Ca 19th-20th centuries, each 1- 1/2 x 7 3/4-inches or smaller, condition generally very good.
$500 - 800
“Although I had become an American, I couldn’t separate myself from the struggles in Europe ... the Cold War struggle was very real to me, and I followed events closely.”
Library
Lots 56–80
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”Opposite: Image courtesy of Oleks Yaroshynskyi/Townsend Visuals
THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF Secretary Madeleine K. Albright
All books from The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright contain this commemorative library book plate.
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ALBRIGHT, Madeleine K. Prague Winter a Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948. 2012. UNCORRECTED PROOF.
In this autobiographical account, Secretary Albright explored her family history and childhood experiences, which included the Nazi invasion of Prague, alongside her highly researched account of the circumstances that led up to World War II and its aftermath in Central Europe: “What fascinates me—and what serves as a central theme of this book—is why we make the choices we do... My search for an answer to these questions begins with a look back—to the time and place of my earliest years” (p.10).
In original binding (condition generally very good).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, with bookplate.
$300 - 400
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No Lot
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JOHNSON, Stephen. Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most. 2018. FIRST EDITION. PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT CLINTON WITH A TYPED LETTER.
Signed (“Bill”), on personal letterhead dated April 11, 2019: “It was great being with you in Little Rock last week, and I deeply appreciate that you took the time to be with our Presidential Leadership scholars. I hope you enjoy this book, and I’m sending all my best wishes as always until I see you again,” along with a post-script in Clinton’s hand which reads, “I miss our talks! Thanks!”
In original binding with dust jacket (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (laid in presentation letter from President Clinton, bookplate).
$300 - 500
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THOMPSON, James Matthew. The French Revolution. 1955. WITH UNDERLINING PRESUMABLY IN MADELEINE ALBRIGHT’S HAND.
An ardent proponent of liberal democracy, Secretary Albright found particular worth in the study of the French Revolution. Underlined throughout are passages relating to the French constitution, church reform, and the establishment of the French Republic.
In original binding (condition generally good).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, with bookplate. $300 - 400
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CLINTON, William. Selected Remarks. 7 volumes, various dates. FIRST EDITIONS. Two are INSCRIBED BY PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON. Madeleine Albright worked with President Clinton for more than 30 years, during which time both gave countless speeches and public appearances. In one press conference, while serving as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Albright condemned the acts of the Cuban pilots who shot down unarmed civilian planes over international waters: “This is not cojones, this is cowardice.” Recalling the reaction in a later interview, Albright stated: “President Clinton thought it was the best line ever and he sent me down to Miami in order to be part of the ceremony honoring the fallen pilots. And I’m walking into the Orange Bowl, through the tunnel that the [Miami] Dolphins come in, and 60,000 Cubans stood up and said, ‘Madame Cojones.’”
Together, 7 works, in original bindings (condition generally fine). Two with presentation inscriptions.
Provenance for the lot: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copies, with bookplates. $200 - 300
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ALBRIGHT, Madeleine K. Fascism. A Warning. Easton Press, [2018]. LIMITED EDITION, number 3 of 375 copies, SIGNED BY SECRETARY ALBRIGHT.
With the publisher’s Certificate of Authenticity and prospectus laid in: “In her new book […] Albright declares that the democratic movement sweeping the world following the fall of the Berlin Wall has shifted into reverse. In fact, she believes fascism is now a greater threat to peace and justice than any time since World War II” (Prospectus).
In original binding (condition fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copy, with bookplate.
$200 - 300
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WOODWARD, Bob. Plan of Attack. 2004. FIRST EDITION. WITH ANNOTATIONS IN MADELEINE ALBRIGHT’S HAND.
Secretary Albright’s annotations feature remarks regarding key individuals involved in the 2003 invasion of Iraq including Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Dick Cheney, and George W. Bush.
In original binding with dust jacket (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copy, with bookplate.
$300 - 400
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MILLER, Harrice Simons. Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide. [1994]. Second edition. INSCRIBED BY MILLER TO MADELEINE ALBRIGHT.
Secretary Albright’s important jewelry collection has been well documented, most notably her extensive assemblage of pins. After 9 years as a traveling exhibition, Secretary Albright’s collection of brooches was exhibited from October 2017 to January 2018 at the LBJ Presidential Library, who summarized the importance of her pins: “Shortly after becoming a diplomat, Madeleine Albright discovered the power of jewelry to convey a foreign policy message. Before long, she began selecting appropriate pins and brooches to wear to particular meetings, visually expressing her high hopes, determination, impatience, or warm feelings,” (Read My Pins).
In original binding (condition generally very good).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (inscription, bookplate). $100 - 200
“While democracy in the long run is the most stable form of government, in the short run, it is among the most fragile.”
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THE CONSTITUTION.
A group of 4 works:
The Papers of James Madison, Vol. 2. 1993. WITH SECRETARY ALBRIGHT’S TABS MARKING SIGNIFICANT PASSAGES. — HAMILTON, Alexander, et al. The Federalist Papers. 1964. — OHRBACH, Barbara Milo. The Spirit of America. [1992]. FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO SECRETARY ALBRIGHT. — The Constitution of the United States of America with the Declaration of Independence. 2012.
Throughout her career as Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was well-known for bringing small copies of the Constitution with her during her travels and especially when speaking in schools with children.
Together, 4 works in 4 volumes, in original bindings (condition generally fine).
Provenance for the lot: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copies, with bookplates. $200 - 300
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SCHAEF, Anne Wilson. Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much. [1994]. Later edition. GIFT INSCRIPTION TO SECRETARY ALBRIGHT.
Inscribed: “3/25/94 To Madeleine, with love and admiration always.”
In original binding (condition generally very good).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (gift inscription, bookplate).
$100 - 200
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ABRAMS, Stacey. Our Time is Now. 2020. FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY ABRAMS TO MADELEINE ALBRIGHT.
Inscribed: “Madam Ambassador - I am honored to learn from your wisdom and example! Stacey.” Throughout her career Stacey Abrams has expressed her admiration for Madeleine Albright, having cited her in numerous speeches on democracy and human rights. Following Secretary Albright’s passing, Abrams wrote: “the world has lost a brilliant, complex mind, a benevolent spirit and a woman of deep compassion.”
In original binding and dust jacket (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (presentation inscription from Abrams, bookplate).
$200 - 300
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STENGEL, Richard. Information Wars. How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation and What We Can Do About It. [2019]. FIRST EDITION, UNCORRECTED PROOF. PRESENTED BY STENGEL TO MADELEINE ALBRIGHT WITH AUTOGRAPH NOTE.
Signed (“Rich”) to Albright: “Dear Madeleine, I wanted you to get an early copy of this. You’ll recognize, of course, the best & worst of State. But this is about an issue that’s not going away, & we still don’t know how to fight. If you’re willing, I’d dearly love a quote from you for the jacket. I hope you’re very well.” Albright provided a quotation for this work, calling Information Wars a “gripping insider account of the U.S. government’s struggle to understand and fight back against a new generation of online threats from extremist messaging and Russian disinformation.” Secretary Albright noted that Stengel “sheds new light on how bad actors leverage technology to undermine trust, and helps us better understand what must be done to protect our democracy.” Secretary Albright’s page tabs mark important passages.
In original binding (condition generally very good).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (laid in presentation note, bookplate).
$150 - 250
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A group of 8 works from the Easton Press or Franklin Library, each SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR:
CARTER, Jimmy. Keeping Faith. 1982. — VIDAL, Gore. Empire. 1987. — PERCY, Walker. The Thanatos Syndrome. 1987. — ALLENDE, Isabel. The Infinite Plan. 1993. — CARRE, John Le. Our Time. 1995. — JAMES, P.D. A Certain Justice. 1997. — HELLER, Joseph. Now and Then. 1998. — ROTH, Philip. The Human Stain. 2000.
Together, 8 works in 8 volumes, in original bindings (condition generally fine), ALL SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS.
Provenance for the lot: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copies, with bookplates.
$200 - 300
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WORLD ATLASES
Reader’s Digest Great World Atlas. [1968]. — National Geographic Atlas of the World. 1992.
As the United States Ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of State, Madeleine K. Albright circumnavigated the world numerous times and visited most of the countries on the planet.
Together, 2 works in 2 volumes, all in original bindings (condition generally very good).
Provenance for the lot: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copies, with bookplates.
$100 - 200
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KENNEDY, Edward Moore. America Back on Track. 2006. INSCRIBED BY KENNEDY TO SECRETARY ALBRIGHT.
Inscribed: “To Madeleine Albright, who always fights to put America on the right track. With respect and friendship, Ted Kennedy Sept 06.” Secretary Albright enjoyed a warm friendship with Senator Kennedy, remarking at the JFK Presidential Library a month after his passing that “he is somebody who had a very large heart and a sense of watching over other people and caring about their well being.”
In original binding with dust jacket (condition generally very good).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (presentation inscription from Kennedy, bookplate).
$200 - 300
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BUSH, George H.W., and Brent SCOWCROFT. A World Transformed. 1998. FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY PRESIDENT BUSH AND FORMER NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR SCOWCROFT TO SECRETARY ALBRIGHT.
Inscribed by President Bush on bookplate: “To Madeleine With our respects George Bush.” Additionally signed, “Brent Scowcroft.” The presidency of George H.W. Bush saw the collapse of the Soviet Union, which had helped orchestrate a communist coup in Prague which forced Secretary Albright and her family to flee to America in 1948. Following the passing of President George H.W. Bush in 2018, Secretary Albright released a statement in which she praised the “commitment to service which made his generation great, and which enabled democracy to prevail over Fascism and Communism. I was honored to benefit from his advice and to call him a friend.”
In original binding with dust jacket (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (presentation inscription from President Bush, some underlining, bookplate).
$300 - 400
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The Diplomats. 1963, 1965. 2 volumes. WITH UNDERLINING.
Secretary Albright broke many glass ceilings throughout her career, especially for women in diplomacy and politics. Her copies of The Diplomats have instructive underlining, indicative of her decades-long career practicing and teaching diplomacy. In a MasterClass, taught with fellow former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Secretary Albright described the importance of diplomacy in the United States: “We are a very powerful country, but it’s very important for us to have relationships with the other parts of the world to know what’s going on. And diplomacy is the tool in order to make that happen.”
Together, 2 volumes, in original bindings (condition generally very good).
Provenance for the lot: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copies, with bookplates.
$100 - 200
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WILKES, Stephen. Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom. 2006. FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY WILKES TO SECRETARY ALBRIGHT.
Inscribed: “To Madam Secretary, best wishes Stephen Wilkes.” Following the Communist Party takeover of Czechoslovakia in 1948, Madeleine Albright and her family first emigrated to Great Britain and from there boarded the ocean liner SS America to New York City, arriving on November 11, 1948. Throughout her life, Albright expressed gratitude for the opportunities afforded her by the United States. She often said that “becoming a U.S. citizen is the most important thing that ever happened to me.”
In original binding with dust jacket (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (inscription from Wilkes, bookplate).
$100 - 200
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ENCYCLOPEDIA
Encyclopedia Britannica A New Survey of Universal Knowledge. [1959].
Shortly after graduating from college, Madeleine Albright moved to Chicago. There, she became a picture editor for Encyclopaedia Britannica. Albright described her role in an interview with Encyclopaedia Britannica: “my job when I first started was to select the various art and photographs and maps that went with those articles. And it’s one of the things that I truly did enjoy doing in life. And it taught me what is really important in terms of reading and understanding.” This set was published just before she entered the publisher’s employ. She is now included in recent editions of Encyclopedia Britannica for her work as an author, roles in government, and legacy in teaching.
Together, 24 volumes, in original bindings (condition generally very good).
Provenance for the lot: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copies, with bookplates.
$800 - 1,200
“We will not be intimidated or pushed off the world stage by people who do not like what we stand for, and that is, freedom, democracy and the fight against disease, poverty and terrorism.”
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UNITED NATIONS
A More Secure World: Our Shared Responsibility. Report of the HighLevel Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change. 2004.
In 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed Madeleine Albright to serve as Ambassador to the United Nations and be a member of his cabinet. She served in the position until President Clinton appointed her to serve as Secretary of State in 1997.
In original binding (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copy, with bookplate.
$200 - 300
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PRAGUE
Praha Guidebook. 1958. SECRETARY ALBRIGHT’S PERSONAL GUIDEBOOK TO HER HOMELAND.
Secretary Albright was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1937. Her family fled in 1939 after Germany invaded Czechoslovakia. Eventually, they settled in the United States and were granted political asylum in 1949. She became a U.S. citizen in 1957.
In original binding (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s copy, with bookplate. $100 - 200
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CLINTON, Bill. Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy. 2011. FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED BY PRESIDENT CLINTON TO MADELEINE ALBRIGHT.
Inscribed on the title-page: “To Madeleine with Thanks Bill.” Madeleine Albright served as the 64th Secretary of State in the Clinton Administration from 1997 to 2001, becoming the first woman to hold this position. Upon her death, President Clinton said her absence is “an immense loss to the world in a time when we need the lessons of her life the most” adding that “her legacy will live on through all the students she taught so well at Georgetown, everyone who was inspired by her remarkable journey from refugee to Secretary of State, and the many people around the world who are alive and living better lives because of her service.”
In original binding with dust jacket (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (presentation inscription from President Clinton, bookplate).
$300 - 400
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UNITED NATIONS
A Home to the World: The United Nations and New York City. [2022]. FIRST EDITION. WITH A TYPED LETTER FROM THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
In part: “Dear Secretary Albright, We are pleased to send you A Home to the World: The United Nations and New York City, a book which celebrates the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Development Corporation (UNDC).” While serving as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Albright called herself a “child of the UN” and highlighted the importance of multilateralism: “If the UN didn’t exist, we would have to invent it.”
In original binding with original cellophane wrap and folding box (condition fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (laid in typed letter from the UNDC, bookplate).
$100 - 200
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GERE, Richard. Pilgrim. [1997]. FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY GERE TO ALBRIGHT.
Inscribed on the title-page: “To Madeleine, Please accept this from a friend who is appreciative of your commitment to Human Rights. As you know, we can’t leave any of our brothers and sisters behind… none of us is expendable. You have much support out here. Love & respect Richard Gere.”
In original binding (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (presentation inscription from Richard Gere, bookplate).
$150 - 250
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BARROSO, Mario Felix Lleonart. Doce Entrevistas Para Nota del Cielo. [2018]. FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY BARROSO TO ALBRIGHT.
Inscribed on the half-title: “Dear Madeleine, It’s an honor to give you this book that compiles 12 interviews published in the magazine of young Cubans ‘Nota del Cielo,’ partnership of the magazine of young Czechs ‘Nota Nebe.’ Your image with me on the cover was a photo we took the May 17, 2017, in celebration of your birthday. I found your answers to the questions that I could not ask you that night in your autobiography ‘Madame Secretary.’ Thank you for your love for freedom and also for Cuba. With great admiration and affection, MFLB 2.18.2020.” Additionally inscribed on the title-page with the author’s contact information. Barroso and Secretary Albright met at the Czech Republic Embassy in Washington, D.C. during the tribute held in her honor on her 80th birthday.
In original binding (condition generally fine).
Provenance: Secretary Madeleine K. Albright (presentation inscription from Mario Felix Lleonart Barroso, bookplate).
$100 - 200
Couture and Accessories
Lots 81–108
“[S]ocieties are more stable if women are politically and economically empowered.... Governments need to understand that the United States considers the way women are treated as important, and that their societies will be better off if women are treated well. I don’t think people should think of women’s issues as auxiliary issues—they are central.”
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Three Louis Féraud Suits and A Collection of Patriotic Brooches
THE FIRST
Double-breasted, button-front jacket in navy blue linen-wool blend with gold-tone metal hardware. Fully-lined with two small patch pockets at front hip.
Label: Louis Féraud
Date: Late 20th Century
THE SECOND Straight skirt in navy blue linen-wool blend. Rear zipper and button closure
Label: Louis Féraud
Date: Late 20th Century
THE THIRD
Single-breasted jacket in red wool crepe with decorative buttons at center front and cuffs.
Label: Louis Féraud
Date: Late 20th Century
THE FOURTH Straight skirt in red wool crepe. Fully-lined with a rear zipper and button closure.
Label: Louis Féraud
Date: Late 20th Century
THE FIFTH
Double-breasted jacket in light beige viscose canvas with tie closure. Fully-lined with single button at neckline.
Label: Louis Féraud
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Slovenia
THE SIXTH
Sleeveless dress in light beige viscose canvas. Fully-lined with a rear zip closure.
Label: Louis Féraud
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Croatia
Includes a Collection of Seven Brooches.
$300 - 500
A Custom Glen Plaid Two Piece Suit, Salvatore Ferragamo Shoes, A Pair of Clinton-Gore Sunglasses, and Black Floral Brooch
THE FIRST
Long, notch-collar jacket in black/white wool glen plaid. Jacket features two patch pockets at front and full lining. No closure at center front.
Label: Sam’s Tailor
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Hong Kong
THE SECOND
Sleeveless, a-line dress in black/white wool glen plaid. Dress is fullylined with a rear zipper closure at center back.
Label: Sam’s Tailor
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Hong Kong
THE THIRD
Floral brooch in black, raw-cut fabric with pin attachment.
$400 - 600
83
Salvatore Ferragamo Belted Jacket
THE FIRST
Long-sleeve, lightweight, belted jacket in blue nylon blend. Jacket is fully-lined with mother-of-pearl buttons at center front closure and cuffs.
Label: Salvatore Ferragamo
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Italy
$300 - 500
84
St. John Knit Coat with Brooch
THE FIRST
Single-breasted jacket in lilac cotton-blend knit with decorative buttons at center front and fringed edges. Unlined with false patch pockets at front hips.
Label: St. John
Date: Contemporary Country of Origin: United States
THE SECOND
Gold-tone metal brooch with multicolor cabochon embellishments. $300 - 500
85
St. John Jacket, Two Necklaces, Ear Clips, and Brooch
THE FIRST
Unstructured jacket in black boucle knit with rhinestone embellishments throughout and fringed edges. Unlined with hook-bar closures at center front.
Label: St. John
Date: Contemporary Country of Origin: United States
Includes two gold-tone costume necklaces, gold-tone fan brooch and St. John ear clips. $100 - 200
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Rizik Brothers Suit, Manolo Blahnik Pumps, and Collection of Costume Jewelry
THE FIRST
Double-breasted jacket in pink crepe with chiffon sleeves and shawl collar.
Label: Heiser-Egan
Country of Origin: United States
THE SECOND
Long skirt in pink crepe. Partially elasticized waistband with zipper closure.
Label: Heiser-Egan
Country of Origin: United States
THE THIRD
Knee-length skirt in pink crepe with partially elasticized waistband.
Label: Label: Heiser-Egan
Country of Origin: United States
THE FOURTH
Sleeveless shell in pink chiffon.
Label: Rizik Brothers
Country of Origin: United States
THE FIFTH
A-line skirt in pink chiffon. Partially elasticized waist with rear zipper closure. Fully-lined.
THE SIXTH:
Pointed-toe pumps in pink silk satin. Leather insole and outsole.
Label: Manolo Blahnik
Includes Costume Brooch and Ear Clips
$200 - 400
86
Two Dresses by Richilene and Rizik Brothers
THE FIRST
Long-sleeve, round-neck dress in floral embellished black chiffon. Dress is fully-lined with rear zipper closure at center back.
Label: Richilene
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States
THE SECOND
Long-sleeve, round-neck dress in embellished brown chiffon. Fully-lined with rear zipper at center back.
Label: Rizik Brothers
Date: Late 20th Century
$300 - 500
88
Two Designer Dresses with Two Brooches and Two Necklaces
THE FIRST
Longsleeve dress in black silk blend. Fully-lined with zipper at center back.
Label: Ildi Marshall
Date: Late 20th Century
THE SECOND
Longsleeve dress in black velvet fil on chiffon. Fully-lined with rear zipper closure at center seam.
Label: Richilene/Rizik Bros.
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States
Includes a Collection of Costume Jewelry with Two Brooches and Two Necklaces
$300 - 500
89
Tom and Linda Platt Two Piece Suit and Brooch
THE FIRST Button-front jacket with short stand collar in violet/blue double-face wool crepe. Jacket is unlined with two slash pockets at each hip.
Label: Tom and Linda Platt/Rizik Brothers
Date: Late 20th Century
THE SECOND Capsleeve dress in violet/blue double face wool crepe. Dress is fully-lined with a center rear zipper closure.
Label: Tom and Linda Platt
Date: Late 20th Century
THE THIRD Brooch
$300 - 500
91
Two Gowns by Richilene and Carolina
Herrera Accompanied by a Collection of Costume Jewelry
THE FIRST
Longsleeve dress in black silk-blend micro faille with sequin-embellished, semi-transparent chiffon sleeves. Dress is fully-lined with zipper at center back seam.
Label: Richilene/Rizik Brothers
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States
THE SECOND
Longsleeve dress in red silk with pleated detail at center front waist. Fully-lined with zippers at cuffs and center back seam.
Label: Carolina Herrera/Rizik Brothers
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States
Includes a Collection of Two Brooches and One Necklace
$300 - 500
90
Babette Two Piece Pleated Ensemble
THE FIRST
Long jacket in blue/black pleated polyester. Jacket is unlined, with a snap-closure at front, and stand collar.
Label: Babette
Country of Origin: United States
THE SECOND
Sleeveless, flared dress in blue/black pleated polyester. Unlined.
Label: Babette (label on jacket)
$300 - 500
92
Rizik Brothers Green Lace Dress and Two Brooches
THE FIRST
Long-sleeve shift dress in green lace with decorative, false buttons at front left panel. Dress is fully-lined with a rear zipper at center back seam.
Label: Rizik Brothers
Date: Late 20th Century
THE SECOND/THIRD
Two pen-shaped brooches in gold-tone metal and enamel.
$200 - 300
93
Travilla Suit and Costume Brooch
THE FIRST
Double-breasted, notch-collar jacket in navy blue jacquard crepe. Fully-line with decorative buttons at front/cuffs with slash pockets at hips.
Label: Travilla/Rizik Brothers
Date: Late 20th Century
THE SECOND
Skirt in navy blue crepe jacquard. Zipper closure at rear seam.
THE THIRD Gold-tone metal brooch with multicolor, pressed glass embellishments.
$300 - 500
94
Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag, 1997
Christian Dior Lady Dior Handbag in Quilted Black Cannage Lambskin Leather with Gold-Tone Hardware.
Label: Christian Dior
Date: 1997
Code: MA 0917
Country of Origin: Italy
Materials: Lambskin, metal, nylon jacquard.
Additional Information: Gold-tone hardware; zipper closure; nylon jacquard lining; zippered interior sidewall compartment.
Includes: Detachable shoulder strap and bag charm.
$800 - 1,000
95
Gucci Soho Tassel Crossbody Bag in Blue
Gucci Soho Tassel Small Crossbody Bag in Blue Leather with Light Gold-Tone Hardware.
Label: Gucci Code: 308364 498879
Date: 2000s
Country of Origin: Italy
Materials: Calfskin, canvas, metal
Additional Information: Gold-tone hardware; zipper closure; canvas lining; interior sidewall compartment.
$300 - 500
96
A Group of Three Monogrammed Accessories
THE FIRST
Messenger bag flap satchel in bicolor leather with brass hardware. Unlined with suede interior and sidewall slip pockets.
Label: Dooney & Bourke
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States
Materials: Leather, metal
Additional Information: Brass hardware; flap closure; one main interior compartment with interior sidewall slip pockets and exterior slip pockets.
THE SECOND
Medium travel bag in bicolor leather with brass hardware. Bag features one main interior compartment with exterior slip pocket.
Label: Unmarked
Date: Late 20th Century
THE THIRD
Tan leather portfolio monogramed “MA”
Label: Sintra
Date: Late 20th Century
$300 - 500
97
A Group of Six Designer Clutches
THE FIRST
Medium-sized clutch in red satin/lurex with crystal-embellished silver-tone metal hardware. Magnetic closure to flap with a detachable chain shoulder strap.
Brand Label: Salvatore Ferragamo
Serial Code: Q218789
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Italy
THE SECOND
Kisslock rectangular case in red leather with gold-tone metal hardware. Fully-lined with interior mirror.
Country of Origin: Germany
THE THIRD
Medium fold-over clutch in red caiman crocodile and python skin. Magnetic closure to flap with suede lining and a zippered interior sidewall pocket.
Brand Label: Carlo Falchi
Country of Origin: United States
Date: Late 20th Century
THE FOURTH
Hard case clutch in sequin-embellished black lambskin and brushed gold-tone hardware with red composite closure.
Brand Label: Diane von Furstenburg
Date: Contemporary
THE FIFTH
Hard shell clutch in dark brown composite with gold-tone metal hardware. Latch closure with a retractable chain shoulder strap.
Brand Label: Saks Fifth Avenue
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Italy
THE SIXTH
Hard frame clutch in crystal-embellished champagne satin with goldtone metal hardware. Satin lining.
Brand Label: Daniel Swarovski
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: France
$300 - 500
98
Swarovski Opera Glasses
A Pair of Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Opera Glasses in Black Powder-Coated Metal with Case.
Includes: Metallic gold leather case. Made in Austria
Secretary Albright would carry opera glasses with her when attending performances at home and abroad, including at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and when Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov invited her to La Traviata at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theater in 1999.
$200 - 400
“Pavois” Scarf 90 in Printed Silk Twill with Rolled and Hand-Stitched Edges.
Label: Hermès
Artist: Philippe Ledoux
Date: Originally released in 1964
Country of Origin: France
THE SECOND
“Chasse en Inde” Scarf 90 in Printed Silk Twill with Rolled and Hand-Stitched Edges.
Label: Hermès
Artist: Michel Duchene
Date: Originally released in 1986
Country of Origin: France
THE THIRD
“Vue du Carrosse de la Galere la Reale” Scarf 90 in Printed Silk Twill with Rolled and Hand-Stitched Edges.
Label: Hermès
Artist: Hugo Grygkar
Date: Originally released in 1953
Country of Origin: France
$400 - 600
100
Two Hermès Scarves
THE FIRST
“Tanzanie” Scarf 90 in Printed Silk Twill with Rolled and Hand-Stitched Edges.
Label: Hermès
Artist: Robert Dallet
Date: Originally released in 1977
Country of Origin: France
THE SECOND
“Couvee d’Hermès” Scarf 90 in Printed Silk Twill with Rolled and Hand-Stitched Edges.
Label: Hermès
Artist: Caty Latham
Date: Originally released in 1994
Country of Origin: France
$300 - 500
101
Two Hermès Scarves
THE FIRST “Couvertures et Tenues de Jour” Scarf 90 in Printed Silk Twill with Rolled and Hand-Stitched Edges.
Label: Hermès
Artist: Jacques Eudel
Date: Originally released in 1974
Country of Origin: France
THE SECOND “Fleurs de Fuchsia” Scarf 90 in Printed Silk Twill with Rolled and Hand-Stitched Edges.
Label: Hermès
Artist: Leigh P. Cooke
Date: 2006
Country of Origin: France
Includes: Box
$300 - 500
102
Silk Scarf Commemorating The Diplomatic Reception Rooms 50th Anniversary, 2011
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms 50th Anniversary Commemorative Silk Scarf in Printed Silk Twill with Rolled Edges. Scarf depicts King Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin by CharlesGabriel Sauvage, circa 1780, with printed signatures by Henry A. Kissinger, Warren Christopher, George P. Schultz, Madeleine K. Albright, James A. Baker III, Colin L. Powell, Lawrence S. Eagleburger, Condoleezza Rice, and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
$300 - 500
103
Group of Eight Designer Scarves
THE FIRST Square scarf in geometric motif printed silk with rolled and hand-stitched edges.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent
Date: Late 20th Century
THE SECOND Square silk scarf in printed silk with bow motif. Raw edges.
Label: Balenciaga
Date: Late 20th Century Country of Origin: France
THE THIRD Square scarf in printed silk twill with baroque-style motifs. Rolled and handstitched edges.
Label: Gucci
Date: Late 20th Century Country of Origin: Italy
THE FOURTH Square scarf in printed silk with rolled and hand-stitched edges.
Label: Valentino
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Italy
THE FIFTH Square scarf in floral printed silk twill with rolled and hand-stitched edges.
Label: Christian Dior
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Italy
THE SIXTH Square scarf in printed silk twill with shoe design motifs. Rolled and hand-stitched edges.
Label: Salvatore Ferragamo
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Italy
THE SEVENTH Square scarf in floral printed silk twill with rolled and hand-stitched edges.
Label: Christian Dior
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Italy
THE EIGHTH Square handkerchief/scarf in printed silk chiffon. Rolled and handstitched edges.
Label: Bill Blass
Date: Late 20th Century
$400 - 600
104
A Stetson Cowboy Hat Accompanied by a Photograph of Secretary Albright Western-style cowboy hat in beaver felt with braided rope embellishment.
Label: Stetson
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States
Materials: Beaver fur felt, horse hair, braided textile
Photo signed O’Neill / Aspen 2001 August
Size: 8” x 10”
Hats, like jewelry, can be expressive. From her teenage years in Colorado, Albright developed a fondness for Stetsons. She rekindled this affection when traveling as Secretary of State, both because she liked the look and because, as she said, “I had more bad hair days than I could count.”
$300 - 500
105
Two Red Western Hats and Hat Case
THE FIRST
Western-style cowboy hat in red felt with hand-painted/etched and rhinestone-embellished overlays.
Label: Phemister Ranch Collection
Date: Late 20th Century
Size Label: 6 7/8 “Long Oval”
Country of Origin: United States
Materials: Beaver felt, leather, embellished
THE SECOND
Western-style cowboy hat in red fur felt with rhinestone-embellished brim and embellished band.
Label: Resistol “Self-Conforming”
Date: Contemporary
Size Label: 56; 7
Country of Origin: United States
Materials: Fur felt, leather, embellished
Includes a red “Heads or Tails” hat case with top-handle.
$400 - 600
106
A Scarf Knitted by Madeleine K. Albright with Knitting Book
Secretary Albright began knitting in the 1950s when attending Wellesley College and continued throughout her life making socks, scarves, and sweaters for family and friends.
Hand-knitted, rectangular scarf in multicolor wool blend. Knitted by Madeleine Albright.
Materials: Wool blend
[With:] FALICK, Melanie D. Knitting in America. 1996. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO SECRETARY ALBRIGHT.
$200 - 300
107
Madeleine Albright’s Day Planner
Zip-Around Planner Agenda in Croc-Effect Embossed Leather with Monogramming to Exterior Bottom-Right Corner. Features a 7-Ring Interior Binder and Sidewall Slip Pockets.
$200 - 400
108
A Democratic Blue Bascora Briefcase
Bascora Top-Handle Briefcase in Blue Crossgrain Leather with Gold-Tone Hardware and Detachable Shoulder Strap
Label: Bascora
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Italy
Materials: Leather, coated textile, nylon, metal.
Additional Information: Gold-tone hardware; flap closure; coated textile and nylon fabric lining; zippered interior sidewall pocket; two main interior compartments.
$300 - 500
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Lots 109–113
“I was taught to strive not because there were any guarantees of success but because the act of striving is in itself the only way to keep faith with life.”Opposite: Image courtesy of Oleks Yaroshynskyi/Townsend Visuals
109
A Set of Twelve Wedgwood Plates with Landscapes of Wellesley College 20th Century
In 1959, Madeleine Albright graduated from Wellesley College, an all-women’s college in Massachusetts. She often spoke about her affection of the school and for her gratitude for the friends she made there and for the knowledge she acquired while there. She remained in touch with her alma mater and remained an active alumni throughout her life. At her 50th class reunion, she announced that Wellesley was establishing Albright Institute to shape the next generation of global leaders.
Diameter 10 1/2 inches.
$200 - 300
110
A Set of Three Wedgewood Plates with Scenes from Williams College 20th Century
Diameter 10 7/8 inches
$50 - 75
111
A Tiffany and Co. Brass Presentation Carriage Clock 20th Century
inscribed FWA Woman of the Year 1996 on top
Height 5 1/2 x width 3 1/4 x depth 2 5/8 inches.
Secretary Albright was named the 1996 Public/ Non-Profit Sector Woman of the Year by the Financial Women’s Association. This clock sat on Albright’s desk at the State Department, as shown in the photograph on the back of her book Madam Secretary
$300 - 500
“If you look at my life, generally, I’ve been put in situations which were difficult and which I conquered.”
112
A Collection of Thirteen Writing Instruments comprising an Omas: St. George Limited Edition fountain pen numbered 557/730 and having an 18-karat white gold M nib with display box, outer packaging and booklet, a spinach jade and jewelmounted enameled fountain pen with a Parker nib, a diamond-mounted Diamonds International Corporation issued rollerball pen with display box, a PBS: Vote 2008 commemorative rollerball pen with box, a Cutter and Buck Gerald Ford Presidential Library and Museum two rollerball pen set with display box, a wood cased Bill Clinton commemorative rollerball pen, a Tower Trupoint fountain pen, a Sheaffer OCP commemorative rollerball pen, a Wesleyan University issued roller pen, an Osborne fountain pen, a cross rollerball pen, a Montblanc Noblesse rollerball pen.
Length of the Omas: St. George example 5 1/4 inches.
$200 - 300
113
Secretary Madeleine Albright’s Green Embossed Leather Desk Set and a Jean Pierre-Lepine Limited Edition Hédéra Fountain Pen
the Hédéra fountain pen numbered 22/1000 and having a silver-gilt vine decoration overlay on an iridescent green rhodoid case and having an 18-karat gold nib.
Length of pen 5 5/8 inches.
$200 - 300
“Well, the thing that I learned as a diplomat is that human relations ultimately make a huge difference.”
114
A Group of Twelve American Silver Dresser Articles
each item stamped Sterling
Length of hand mirror 10 1/2 inches.
$600 - 800
115
A
Height 2 x width 7 x depth 5 1/2 inches.
$300 - 500
Cooke and Kelvey Enamel and Mother of Pearl-Inset Silver Box stamped 925 on underside116
Two Embroidered Pillows comprising an example from Colonial Williamsburg and another example reading I’m not bossy / I just have / better ideas
Length of longer 12 inches.
$100 - 200
117
Three Hardstone Table Articles comprising two table caskets and a small bowl.
Largest height 1 7/8 x width 4 3/4 x depth 4 inches.
$300 - 500
118
A Czech Parcel Gilt Porcelain Urn Kriegel et Cie, Prague, 20th Century stamped ‘K[ampersand]C’ on underside
Height 9 x diameter 6 3/4 inches.
$200 - 300
119
A Tiffany and Co. Silver Bowl 12 ozt 17 dwt marked ‘Sterling’ and ‘23654’ on underside Height 2 1/8 x diameter 7 3/4 inches.
$300 - 500
120
A Michael Aram Stainless Steel and Patinated Bronze Bowl signed Aram on underside
Height 4 1/4 x width 11 1/2 x depth 12 inches.
$100 - 200
121
122
123
$100 - 150
124 No Lot
A Chinese Export Porcelain Dish Height 3 x width 11 1/4 x depth 9 inches. $100 - 150
A Pair of Continental Silvered-Metal Roosters 20th Century Height 8 1/4 x width 8 1/4 x depth 6 1/2
126
125
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127
A
Chinese Export Porcelain Jardinière of irregular rectangular form. Height 9 x width 7 x depth 6 inches. $100 -“The magic of America is that we’re a free and open society with a mixed population. Part of our security is our freedom.”
128
A Group of Seven American Flag Decorated Articles comprising a pair of painted metal candlestick holders, a pair of Besheer Art Tile ceramic tiles, two small American flags and a small dish.
Height of tallest 10 1/4 inches.
$150 - 250
129
A Pair of Whimsical Ceramic Teapots
Larger height 5 1/2 x width 3 3/4 x depth 6 inches.
$200 - 300
130
A Group of Four Chinese Export Porcelain Articles including two tea pots and two covered jars. Height of taller tea pot 6 1/2 inches.
$100 - 150
131
An English Silver-Plate Coffee Pot and Teapot Sheffield, England, Mid 19th Century each hallmarked to underside for silver-plate. Height of coffee pot 7 1/4 inches.
$100 - 150
132
A Czech Porcelain Dinner Service comprising:
4 dinner plates
12 salad plates
6 bread plates
6 soup bowls
1 charger
3 sauce boats
1 coffee pot
1 tea pot
6 tea cups and 6 saucers
6 coffee cups and 6 saucers
133
A Set of Twelve Czech Colored Glass Snifters
Displayed in the images of Secretary Albright’s house and in images of a dinner with President Bill Clinton and President Václav Havel, the former president of the Czech Republic.
Height 6 3/8 inches.
$150 - 250
134
A Group of Sugar Shakers and Salt Cellars
Secretary Albright often entertained foreign leaders in her Washington D.C. home. She identified the silver sugar shakers in this lot as her favorite things: “When I was at the UN, I did have to entertain a lot... It was crazy—a chef, the whole thing. Ultimately the flowers I had to keep buying were quite expensive. I had to pay for them myself. So I decided it would be better to put the money into something that lasted and started collecting the sugar shakers. They are mostly antiques. It was just a better thing to invest in,” (Financial Times, February 6, 2019).
Comprising four English silver trencher salt, five American silver salt cellars by Spaulding & Co., six American silver sugar shakers, and four English silver sugar shaker, together with eight copper and enamel salt cellars. 23 ozt 16 dwt weighable
Height of tallest 3 3/4 inches.
$500 - 700
Secretary Madeleine K. Albright’s China: A Royal Worcester Regency Dinner Service comprising:
15 dinner plates
15 salad plates
15 bread plates
15 soup bowls
12 tea cups and 12 saucers
15 bouillon cups and 15 saucers
2 oval serving bowls
2 oval serving platters
91 items total.
Diameter of dinner plate 10 3/4 inches.
$500 - 700
136
A Set of Ten American Silver Underplates Watson Company, Attelboro, MA each marked Sterling on underside. 10 ozt 7 dwt
Diameter 3 7/8 inches.
$400 - 600
137
An American Silver Covered Vegetable Dish Baldwin and Miller, Newark, NJ, 20th Century stamped Sterling with maker’s mark on underside and monogrammed with the initials of Madeleine K. Albright on lid.
Height
$400
138
A Kerry Edwards 2004 Campaign Silver Commemorative Julep Cup
Lunt Silversmiths, 20th Century the body engraved Kerry-Edwards/2004 the opposite side of body engraved ‘Together We Made
A Difference/ With Appreciation/ John Kerry’. marked ‘Sterling’ on underside
5 ozt 1 dwt
Height 3 3/8 inches.
$300 - 500
139
An Italian Faience Dinner Service comprising:
8 dinner plates
8 salad plates
8 soup bowls
1 coffee pot
8 coffee cups
7 saucers
4 egg cups
1 tureen
1 serving platter
1 serving bowl
47 items total.
Diameter of dinner plate 11 inches.
$200 - 300
140
A Set of Four French Faience Candlesticks Late 20th Century each marked ‘Hand Painted in France for Lord and Taylor’ to underside. Height 8 1/4 inches.
$120 - 180
141
An Andreas Mikkelsen Designed Georg Jensen Gilt-Metal Candle Snuffer the stem stamped Royal CopenhagenDenmark, with original retail box. Length 8 1/4 inches.
$150 - 250
142
A Czech Enamel and Gilt Decorated Glass Punch Service 20th Century comprising a pitcher and five tumblers. Height of pitcher 10 1/2 inches.
$100 - 150
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