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The Arnold Estate | Timeless Furnishings & Fine Art

The Arnold Estate: Fine Furnishings & Art


An Exceptional Collection of Fine Art, Distinguished Antiques & Timeless Elegance


Swisher Bros. Auction is pleased to present The Arnold Estate, an impressive collection of fine art, distinguished furnishings, and decorative treasures, thoughtfully assembled with an appreciation for classical beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless design.


This remarkable offering features an elegant selection of original oil paintings, including works by John Dawson, 19th-century British School equestrian art, and European-inspired compositions, alongside fine engravings, hand-colored aquatints, and classical sculpture.


Among the collection's notable highlights are monumental Neoclassical cast iron garden urns, an exquisite Century Furniture British National Trust secretary, richly figured mahogany furnishings, finely detailed Continental commodes, and a striking bronze bust of Alexander the Great. Additional offerings include Georgian, Regency, Louis XV, and Victorian-inspired furniture, ornate gilt mirrors, decorative porcelains, and sophisticated appointments for the discerning home.


A celebration of artistry, heritage, and enduring style, The Arnold Estate presents a distinctive opportunity to acquire pieces of beauty, character, and refinement.

Preview for this auction will be Friday 10/23/26 from 10am-4pm located at 2207 Bell Tavern Court, Louisville KY 40207
ON-SITE PICK-UP. Pick up is ONLY offered Monday 10/26/26 and Tuesday 10/27/2026 from 10am to 4pm. Pick up location is in the east end of Louisville, KY. The full address will be released closer to the sale to protect the seller. While you are welcome to set up your own transport service, the pickup conditions still apply. No items will be transported from the location to our auction house for any person, for any reason. If you are unable to collect or make arrangements on these days, we kindly ask that you do not bid. Bidder's failing to collect, transport, or ship their items will be subject to forfeit, no refunds will be given.
Lot 1:John Dawson, Large Portrait of a Mother and Son with a Dog, Oil on Canvas

Sold for:

$325
Lot 2:Equine Bust Bronze Sculpture on Acrylic Base

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$140
Lot 3:A Pair of Cast Iron - Bronzed Cockatoo Figural Bookends

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$50
Lot 4:Maitland-Smith Cast Resin Apollo Belvedere Bust

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$65
Lot 5:Carved Patinated Wood Telescope Eye Goldfish Sculpture on Brass Stand

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$45
Lot 6:Singerie Style Cast Metal Monkey Candelabra Base

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$45
Lot 7:Urgos German Triple Chime Mechanical Bracket Mantel Clock

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$95
Lot 8:Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres La Grande Odalisque Framed Color Print

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$30
Lot 9:S. K. Smith Oil on Canvas After Guido Reni Saint Cecilia

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$100
Lot 10:Large Sgraffito Decorated Earthenware Baluster Form Temple Jar and Lid

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$55
Lot 11:Leaded Glass and Jeweled Bronze Finish Table Lamp

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$70
Lot 12:Framed Color Print After Jacques-Louis David The Love of Paris and Helen

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$15
Lot 13:A Trio of Natural History Specimens on Pedestal Stands

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$210
Lot 14:Trio of Large American Two Tone Drip Glaze Ceramic Frog Figurines

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$60
Lot 15:A pair of woven bamboo and red lacquer lidded baskets, 20th century

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$45
Lot 16:Slag Glass and Cast Metal Floral Filigree Boudoir Lamp

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$140
Lot 17:Mid Century Modern Italian Travertine Obelisk Sculpture

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$60
Lot 18:Glazed Earthenware Pedestal Centerpiece Bowl with a Collection of Decorative Spheres

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$20
Lot 19:Alexandre Cabanel The Birth of Venus Mini Masters Offset Lithograph

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$20
Lot 20:Reproduction Skeletal Eiffel Tower Style Push Button Telephone

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$20
Lot 21:Neoclassical Style Clear Glass and Chrome Table Lamp with Plum Drum Shade

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$20
Lot 22:Cut Crystal and Brass Electric Table Lamp with Pleated Bell Shade

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$80
Lot 23:Cut Crystal Table Lamp with Dark Patinated Oriental Style Base

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$85
Lot 24:Large Neoclassical Acid Etched Glass Hurricane Vase with Greek Key Border

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$25
Lot 25:Framed Reproduction Print of The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds by Georges de La Tour

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$20
Lot 26:Framed Color Print Depicting a Belle Epoque Dinner Party

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$20
Lot 27:Regency Style Brass Finished Pineapple Jar with Lion Paw Feet

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$70
Lot 28:A Pair of Kinder-Harris Porcelain Fish Scale Pattern Candlesticks Dated 1989

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$40
Lot 29:A carved soapstone figure of a fisherman, 20th century

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$30
Lot 30:Cast Brass African Antelope Head Sculpture on Rectangular Plinth

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$25
Lot 31:Wooden Dome Top Treasure Chest with Embossed Floral Panels

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$25
Lot 32:Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2 Medium Format Folding Bellows Camera and Leather Case

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$55
Lot 33:A Collection of Four Crescent Publication Landscape Photography Books from the A Picture Book to Remember Her By Series

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$15
Lot 34:American Heritage. New Illustrated History of the United States. Fawcett, 1963. Multi-Volume Set.

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$20
Lot 35:Maitland-Smith Philippine Handmade Patinated Bronze Finish Elephant and Tessellated Stone Mantel Clock

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$120
Lot 36:Austin Sculpture Cast Resin Figure of a Girl with Flowers

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$25
Lot 37:A Pair of Patinated Cast Metal Neoclassical Putti Spill Holders

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$180
Lot 38:A Pair of Italian P.P. Torclivia White Crackle Glazed Earthenware Urns for Fortunata

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$80
Lot 39:Large Glazed Ceramic Artichoke Table Ornament in Pedestal Bowl

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$80
Lot 40:Castilian Imports Polish 24 Percent Lead Crystal and Brass Mounted Dresser Box

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$65
Lot 41:Antique Collection Classic Series Eiffel Tower Style Novelty Desk Telephone

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$35
Lot 42:J. Thomas Mixed Media Drawing of a Seated Female Figure

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$75
Lot 43:Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Style Table Lamp with Crane Decoration and Fabric Shade

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$95
Lot 44:A Collection of Seven Vintage Hardbound Books Including Travel and Literature, Early to Mid-20th Century

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$40
Lot 45:Henri-Paul Nenot Heliotype Architectural Print Un Athenee 1877

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$25
Lot 46:Armand Guerinet Architectural Heliogravure of the Prix de Rome Design for Un Athenee by Mariaud

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$45
Lot 47:A Trio of Framed Pre-Raphaelite Reproduction Prints Including Works After John William Waterhouse and Sir Frank Dicksee

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$25
Lot 48:Three Framed Offset Lithographic Prints after Frederic Leighton Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Rembrandt Peale

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$15
Lot 49:Neoclassical Style Urn Form Parcel Gilt Table Lamp

Sold for:

$70
Lot 50:Mahogany Veneer Sutherland Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table with Brass Casters

Sold for:

$190