Bidspirit auctions | Benchmark Auctions Auction Oct 10, 2025
Benchmark Auctions, Oct 10, 2025. 290 lots.
Benchmark Auctions - WOW! This Old Metairie home is busting to the brim with the lifetime collections of a mother and daughter, and the men in their lives. Two generations, combined in one home. The quantity is so great, that this sale will be PART 1 of the sell off. Browse, bid and win, these items and allow us to make room for even more fine items to come. There's antique and high quality furniture from chairs, desks, tables, curios, and cabinets. There's art ranging from antique portraiture to framed Audubon prints and art of Oriental, local, and whimsical flair. So many items of beauty and fine quality, objects d'art, and an assortment of household items. The entire contents of the home are to be cleaned out, and all must go. So go to our auction catalog, and ....... BROWSE, BID, WIN! And click that SUBSCRIBE button, because there's more to come.
Lots in this catalog (290)
- Lot 1: Oil Portrait Painting - Seated Woman with Lace Collar, Holding Fan, Ornate Gold Frame
- Lot 2: Elegant Three-Seater Sofa - Classic Slipcover Design, Bow Accent Pillows, Beige
- Lot 3: Framed Legal Caricature Print, Judges in Session, Satirical Vignettes, Signed 'jb', Multi-colored, Dark Green Frame
- Lot 4: Audubon Society Great American Cock Male (Wild Turkey) Framed Print, Vintage, Hand-Colored Reproduction,
- Lot 5: Framed Angel Statue Art Print, Black and White Photography, White Matting, Classic Black Frame
- Lot 7: Framed Architectural Cityscape Etching Print - Gold-Tone Frame, Matted, Vertical Orientation
- Lot 8: Signed W.F. Murray Original Sketch - House of the Seven Gables, Salem, Massachusetts - Framed Architectural Art,
- Lot 9: L Finke Original Watercolor Painting - Floral Bouquet Still Life, Hand-Signed, Framed, Multi-color with Gold Frame
- Lot 10: Pair of Vintage Style Framed Equestrian Prints - Horse-drawn Carriages, Detailed Sporting Art, Dark Wood Frames, Matted
- Lot 11: Assorted Decorative Throw Pillows - Multi-Pattern, Multi-Color, Varied Shapes, Diverse Collection for Home Decor
- Lot 12: White Marble Top Pedestal Table - Carved Wood Base, Elegant Victorian Style
- Lot 13: Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamp, Octagonal Cream Fabric Shade, Asian Motif, Longevity Finial, Multi-Color Base
- Lot 14: Chippendale Style Secretary Desk, Broken Pediment Top, Glass Display, Drop-Front Desk, Dark Brown
- Lot 15: Antique Wooden Wash Stand - Lidded Storage Box, Drawer with Circular Cutout, Lower Shelf, Turned Legs,
- Lot 16: Off-White Wooden Rocking Chair - Slat Back and Seat, Spindle Finials, Distressed Finish, Traditional Style
- Lot 17: Two-Tier Side Table - Scalloped Top, Carved Details, Cabriole Legs, Brown
- Lot 18: Brown Leather High-Back Armchair - Dark Wood Frame, Studded Trim, Vintage Style
- Lot 19: Classic Dark Wood Nightstands Pair - Marble Top, Pull-Out Tray, Double Door Storage
- Lot 20: Ornate Carved Wooden Pedestal Table - Decorative Scrolling, Octagonal Base, Dark Brown Finish
- Lot 21: Octagonal Ceramic Planter Pot with Drainage Saucer, Hand-Painted Botanical Motifs, Matching Octagonal Tray, Cream
- Lot 22: Antique French Porcelain Mantel Clock - Rococo Style, Hand-Painted Floral & Putti Motif, Roman Numerals,
- Lot 23: Ansonia Clock Co. Gilt Brass Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock - Ornate Design, Glass Panels, Visible Pendulum, Gold Tone
- Lot 24: Floral Medallion Accent Rug - Hand-Tufted Wool Blend, Traditional Floral Pattern, Fringed Edges, Muted Rose Tones,
- Lot 26: Vintage Wooden Display Cabinet - Glass Door, Multiple Shelves, Dark Brown
- Lot 27: Elegant Swan Figurine Decorative Planter - Cream/Off-White, Circular Design
- Lot 28: Dark Brown Trestle Table - Ornate Carved Baluster Legs, Sturdy Construction, Rectangular Top
- Lot 29: Ceramic Fishbowl Planter - Hand-Painted Floral & Butterfly Design, Goldfish Interior,
- Lot 30: Classic Upholstered Barrel Armchair - Dark Wood Frame, Geometric Fabric, Plush Seating, Includes Lumbar Pillow - Beige
- Lot 31: Vintage Needlepoint Footstool - Floral Tapestry, Solid Wooden Base, Ornate Gold Studs - Dark Green/Brown
- Lot 32: Blue and White Ceramic Umbrella Stand - Floral Vine Lotus Pattern, Cylindrical Decorative Floor Vase
- Lot 33: Crawfish Tail Handle Wooden Walking Cane - Decorative, Stylish, Brown & Gold
- Lot 35: Two-Piece Catalytic Fragrance Lamp Set - Air Purifying, Home Fragrance, Decorative, Amber Brown & Black Designs
- Lot 36: Harrods Building Design Coasters - Set of 4, Cork Backed, Iconic London Store Etching, Dark Green & Gold
- Lot 37: Hand-Painted Swirl & Sun Design Coaster Set with Holder - Orange, Beige & Black
- Lot 38: Hammered Metallic Small Decorative Bowl - Yellow-Gold Enamel Interior, Versatile Trinket Dish
- Lot 39: Humorous Stretched Frog Figurine, Realistic Green and Yellow Decorative Statue
- Lot 40: Dragonfly Figurine Statue - Warm Glow, Intricate Wings, Metal Stand, Bronze/Gold/Green
- Lot 42: Oreck Air Purifier Tower, Ionic Filtration, Fan Speed Control, Quiet Operation, Black
- Lot 43: Vintage Dark Wood Secretary Desk Hutch - Open Shelving, Pull-Out Desk, Multiple Drawers,
- Lot 44: Maria Teresa Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Oval Serving Bowls - Floral Design, Yellow & Blue, Set of 2
- Lot 45: Wooden Valet Suit Stand - Cherry Finish, Integrated Hanger, Trouser Bar, Shoe Rack, Gold Accents
- Lot 46: Antique Wooden Washstand Dresser - Three Drawers, Marble Top Insert, Ornate Pulls, Side Compartments, Dark Brown Finish
- Lot 47: Wedgwood American Independence Yorktown 1781 Commemorative Plate - Jasperware, Blue & White, In Original Box
- Lot 48: Custom Painted Decorative Accent Chair - New Orleans Theme, Hand-Painted Street Names, Water Meter Design, Multi-color
- Lot 49: Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Bar Cart - Brass Rails, Rolling, Mahogany Tone, Vintage Elegant Design
- Lot 50: Ladder Back Dining Chair - Rush Seat, Wavy Slats, Dark Brown Finish, Traditional Style
- Lot 51: Vintage Bow Front Curio Display Cabinet - Curved Glass Panels, Two Glass Shelves, Ornate Metal Accents,
- Lot 52: Traditional Wooden Buffet or Credenza - Two Doors, Three Drawers, Felt-Lined Top Drawer, Classic Design, Dark Brown
- Lot 53: Concrete Boy Garden Statue - Red Overalls, Black Skin Tone, White Shirt, Sitting Figurine
- Lot 54: T.W. Gibson Hand-Carved Greenwing Teal Hen Duck Decoys - Pair, Hand-Painted, Folk Art,
- Lot 55: Handcrafted Mallard Duck Decoy Pair - Hand-Carved, Painted, Realistic Detailing, Multi-Color
- Lot 56: Abstract Organic Composition Painting - Gold-Framed, Vibrant Greens & Oranges, Presented on Wrought-Iron Easel
- Lot 57: Drew Brees NFL Record Passing Yards Commemorative Football with Display Case - Custom Printed, Historic Achievements,
- Lot 58: Equestrian Wild Boar Hunt Sculpture - Dynamic Bronze Finish, Classical Style, Intricate Detail
- Lot 59: Rosenthal Crystal Decanter with Stopper - Modern Design, Clear
- Lot 60: Vintage Wooden Keepsake Box - Hinged Lid, Velvet Lined, Side Handles, Carrying Handle, Keyed Lock, Dark Brown
- Lot 61: Vintage Japanese Ceramic Poodle Match Holder, White, Gold Bow & Collar, Hand-Painted Accents, Decorative Figurine
- Lot 62: Vintage Copper Kettle/Coffee Pot - Hinged Handle, Chained Lid, Faceted Design, Copper with Patina
- Lot 63: W. Miller Hand-Carved Duck Decoy - Macori Pattern, Vintage 1978, Distinctive Hand-Painted Details,
- Lot 64: Burl Wood Faceted Keepsake Box - Icosahedral Design, Hinged Lid, Rich Brown
- Lot 65: Handcarved Natural Wood Basket - Rustic Design, Integrated Handle, Organic Shape, Warm Brown
- Lot 66: Asian Decorative Plate, Metallic Rim, Intricate Gold & Red Floral-Faunal Design, Hand-painted style, Gold, Red, White,
- Lot 67: Framed Black and White Mardi Gras Flambeau Procession Photograph - Ornate Silver-Tone Frame, White Mat,
- Lot 68: "Fleurs du Sud" Botanical Floral Reproduction Print, Ornate Gold Frame - Double Matted, Vintage Style, Multi-color
- Lot 69: Loretta Birnbrich Studios Lounge Bug, Handcrafted Metal Sculpture, Pair of Segmented Caterpillar Garden Art,
- Lot 70: Hand-Carved Duck Decoys - Waterfowl Carvings, Folk Art Collectibles, Hand-painted, Lifelike Detail, Multi-color
- Lot 71: Hand-Carved Wooden Statue of Woman with Piglet - Decorative Art, Elegant Draping, Folk Art Inspired, Brown Wood Finish
- Lot 72: Takahashi San Francisco Ceramic Cachepot Planter - Hand-Painted Floral Design, Double Handle,
- Lot 73: Grace's Place White Ceramic Fluted Vase - Delicate Pierced Ruffle Rim
- Lot 74: Mathurin Moreau Bronze Sculpture - Nude Female Figure with Drapery, Signed, Classical Style, Marble Base, Bronze
- Lot 75: Willows' Wake Pottery Hand-Thrown Leaf Dish, Organic Design, Mottled Green and Blue Glaze, Multi-color
- Lot 76: Set of 3 Abstract Polished Metal Sculptures, Manta Ray/Bird-Inspired Design, Natural Stone Bases,
- Lot 77: Glass Hurricane Candle Holder with Carved Wood Base - Clear Glass, Pillar Candle, Dark Wood Finish
- Lot 78: Dr. John "Right Place, Wrong Time" Framed Art Print, Signed, Vibrant Multi-color, Music Themed
- Lot 79: New Orleans Fleur-de-lis Framed Wall Art, 'Believe in New Orleans' Text - Ornate Gold Frame
- Lot 80: New Orleans Saints Commemorative Autographed Football, Tom Dempsey 63-Yard FG, Super Bowl XLIV Champions, White/Brown,
- Lot 81: Wedgwood Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Trinket Box - Jasperware, Pale Blue Relief, Crowned Silhouette, 1983 Edition,
- Lot 82: Hand-Carved Dark Brown Wooden Tribal Figure Sculpture - Geometric Patterns, Stylized Headdress, Cultural Art
- Lot 83: Vintage Pair of Light Blue Porcelain Table Lamps - Gilded Chinoiserie Scene, Double Socket, Brass Base & Hardware
- Lot 84: PRESTO GranPappy electric deep fryer, Model 05411 - Automatic Temp Control, Nonstick Surface, Snap-on Storage Lid,
- Lot 85: NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System AX1800 (MK63) - Advanced Whole Home WiFi, WiFi 6,
- Lot 86: MERIDIAN POINT 12-Volt Portable Wet/Dry AutoVac - Wet/Dry Cleaning, 3 Attachments, Black/Grey
- Lot 87: Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Duck Decoy - Mallard Hen, Aged Patina, Original Paint, Muted Tones
- Lot 88: R. Madison Blair Vintage Hand-Carved Duck Decoy, Signed, Weighted, Bronze-Brown with Black Bill
- Lot 89: Vintage Hand-Painted Mallard Drake Duck Decoy, Weighted, Wooden Construction, Distressed Finish.
- Lot 90: Artisanal Hand-Carved Wooden Duck Decoy, Vintage Style, Distressed Orange-Brown Finish, Weighted Base
- Lot 91: Wooden Duck Decoy, Hand-Carved, Distressed Black Finish, Weighted Base - Vintage Antique Folk Art Hunting Collectible
- Lot 92: Vintage Handcrafted Wooden Weaving Shuttles with Glass Tubes, Brass Accents, Decorative Display Pair
- Lot 93: Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Perfume Bottle, Floral Design, Decorative Stopper, Clear Glass with Silver and Gold Accents
- Lot 94: Waterford Crystal Kneeling Angel Figurine - Praying Hands, Clear Cut Glass
- Lot 95: Heart-Shaped Perfume Bottle, Ornate Filigree Metal-Frosted Glass-Crystal Stopper-Amber Rhinestones,
- Lot 96: Art Nouveau Style Perfume Bottle with Stopper, Silver Overlay Floral Design, Clear Glass, Decorative Vanity Item
- Lot 97: Iridescent Art Glass Vase - Opalescent Finish, White Feather Pattern, Hand-Blown Style, Decorative Collectible,
- Lot 98: Ornate Ritual Offering Box - Hand-Crafted Brass/Bronze, Buddha/Deity Relief, Auspicious Symbols, Lotus Motif,
- Lot 99: Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Duck Decoy - Artist Signed 'A.L.', Folk Art Style, Painted Brown, Black & Beige, Collectible
- Lot 100: Hand-Carved Wooden Duck Decoy, Folk Art Style, Rustic Finish, Black, Beige & Light Blue Bill
- Lot 101: Framed Painting, Courtyard Scene, Oil on Canvas, Vibrant Colors, Gold-Tone Frame
- Lot 102: DUBEL-HARRIS, Ltd. Framed Oriental Landscape Paper Cut Art - Hand-Cut Detail, Vintage Condition, Dark Brown Wood Frame
- Lot 103: Ron York "Midnight Floral" Original Acrylic on Board Painting - Textured Impasto Style, Hand-Signed, Framed,
- Lot 104: Japanese Woodblock Print Landscape Scene - Framed, Mt. Fuji, Pine Trees, Travelers, Custom Framed by D.H. Holmes Co.
- Lot 105: Dark Wood Thimble Display Case, Multi-Compartment Shadow Box, Wall-Mountable,
- Lot 106: Handcrafted Oyster Shell Wall Art - Mixed Media, Abstract Gold & Blue, Real Oyster with Pearl
- Lot 107: Hand-Painted Wooden Mallard Duck Napkin Rings - Set of 10, Multi-Color
- Lot 108: Leather Rhino Figurine, Handcrafted, Realistic Design, Dark Brown Finish, Vintage Style
- Lot 109: Decorative Tropical Fish Napkin Rings Set - Hand-Painted, Vibrant Colors, Assorted Designs, Set of 8, Multi-Color
- Lot 110: Decorative Vintage Tin Box, Persian-Style Floral & Landscape Motif, Pink and Gold, Square Storage Container
- Lot 111: George Rodrigue Gumbo Festival Poster, 1982 Limited Edition Print, Signed & Numbered (568/1000), Framed, Multi-color
- Lot 112: Black 3-Tiered Desk Organizer - Floral Carved Design, Vintage Style
- Lot 113: Ruby Red Tapered Square Glass Vase - Modern Geometric Form
- Lot 115: Handwoven Wicker Basket - Twisted Handle, Round, Natural Beige, Versatile Decor
- Lot 116: Dremel Model 775 Electric Shoe Polisher - Vintage Chrome Finish, Dual Rotating Red & Black Brushes
- Lot 117: Wicker Basket - Oval/Rectangular Shape, Handcrafted, Clear Plastic Liner, Natural Brown
- Lot 118: Oval Woven Serving Basket, With Handles, Wicker/Rattan Style, Light Beige
- Lot 119: Generic Solar Landscape Spotlight, 4-Pack, Cool/Warm White Light, IP65 Waterproof, 5V 1.5W, Black
- Lot 120: Down To Earth Pottery Rectangular Platter - Fleur-de-lis Design, Handcrafted Ceramic, Mottled Brown and Black Glaze
- Lot 121: Ativa LD 600 Paper Shredder - 6-Sheet Capacity, Credit Card Shredding, Safe Feed - Black/Silver
- Lot 122: Decorative Oyster Shell Trinket Dish - Natural Oyster Shell, Handcrafted Pebble Base, Coastal Decor Accent,
- Lot 123: Antique Art Pottery Jardinière, Hand-Glazed, Floral Motif, Art Nouveau Style, Multi-colored
- Lot 124: Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Style Ceramic Garden Stool - Hand-Painted Floral Motif, Glazed Finish, Barrel Shape,
- Lot 125: Health o meter Professional Beam Scale - Mechanical, Height Rod, 440 lbs Capacity, Silver/Grey
- Lot 126: Dark Cherry Wood Finish Bookcase with Storage Cabinet - Three Open Shelves, Two-Door Base, Brass-Tone Hardware
- Lot 127: Solid Wood Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Leather Inlay Top, Multiple Drawers, Brass Hardware, Mahogany Tone
- Lot 128: Golden Beige Loveseat Sofa - Geometric Basketweave Upholstery, Plush Cushions, Skirted Base, Includes Two Arm Pillows
- Lot 129: Framed Pileated Woodpecker Print - Plate IX, Classic Ornithological Illustration, Gold-Toned Frame,
- Lot 131: Handcrafted Recycled Metal Pelican Sculpture - Rustic Finish, Outdoor Garden Art, Rusty Yellow and Brown
- Lot 132: Ornate Cast Metal Patio Bistro Set - Green, Heart Scroll Design, 2 Chairs, 1 Table
- Lot 133: Charming White Flamingo Garden Statue, Adorned with Sandals & Floral Accent, Whimsical Outdoor Decor
- Lot 134: Decorative Metal Garden Frog Statue with Wire Dragonfly, Patina Green Finish
- Lot 135: Multi-Faceted Terracotta Planter - Polygonal Design, Durable Ceramic, Outdoor Garden Pot, Terracotta
- Lot 136: Large Outdoor Planter Pot, Textured Finish, Ribbed Design, Durable Resin, Weather Resistant, Charcoal Grey
- Lot 137: Round Terracotta Planter Pot - Braided Rope Rim, Weathered Rustic Finish, Earthy Brown
- Lot 138: Terracotta Plant Pot - Weathered, Ornate Scrollwork Design, Aged Patina, Classic Garden Planter
- Lot 139: Garden Planter Urn - Distressed Finish, Fluted Design, Aged Aesthetic, Grey-Brown with White Patina
- Lot 140: Large Rustic Terracotta Planter Pot - Weathered Finish, Tapered Design, Outdoor Garden Decor, Reddish Brown
- Lot 142: Concrete Square Planter with Foxtail Fern, Ribbed Design, Weathered Grey Patina, Outdoor-Ready,
- Lot 143: Embossed Decorative Planter Pot - Weathered Finish, Vine and Leaf Relief Design, Terracotta with Green Patina
- Lot 144: Decorative Square Planter, Fluted Sides, Scalloped Rim, Terracotta Rose
- Lot 145: Weathered Stone Planter with Mixed Foliage, Durable, Decorative, Established Plantings, Grey
- Lot 146: Faith-Inspired Hand with Birds Garden Statue, 'By His Hands We All Are Fed' Inscription,
- Lot 147: Cast Iron Plant Stand - Ornate Floral Sunburst Design, Durable Outdoor Patio Decor, Dark Gray
- Lot 148: Decorative Glass Bird Bath, Embossed Dragonfly & Floral Design, Hand-Painted Details, Multi-color
- Lot 149: Black Garden Arch Trellis - Decorative Scrollwork, Sturdy Metal Construction, Classic Design
- Lot 150: Brinkmann 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill - Stainless Steel Lid, Side Burner, Bottle Opener, Black & Silver
- Lot 151: Indian Miniature Style Painting - Mughal Court Scene, Framed, Multi-color, Intricate Detail
- Lot 152: Vintage Hand-Painted Wooden Mallard Duck Decoy - Realistic Detailing, Multi-Color Folk Art
- Lot 153: JW Hand-Carved Wooden Duck Decoy - Female Mallard, Hand-Painted Feather Details, Brown, Black, and Blue
- Lot 154: Hand-Carved Scaup Duck Decoy - Hand-painted, Wooden, Artist Signed 'M.L.'/'W.L.', Numbered '33', Black, White & Gray
- Lot 155: Gosset Bronzes Redhead Duck Carving - Handmade Canadian Wildlife Art, Realistic Resting Pose, Multi-color
- Lot 156: Hand-Carved Pintail Duck Decoy - Hand-Painted, Realistic Details, Vintage Folk Art Style, Multi-Color
- Lot 157: Vintage Hand-Carved Duck Decoy, Weathered Black Finish, Natural Wood Bill, Collectible with Metal Identification Tag