Following the landmark 2022 sale of fine art from Anne H. Bass’s New York apartment, Christie’s presents Anne H. Bass: The New York Interiors — a curated selection of handbags, jewellery, silver, furniture and decorative arts that completed one of Manhattan’s most iconic private residences.
A leading philanthropist, visionary collector and tireless patron of the arts, Anne H. Bass was widely admired for her refined eye, intellectual rigour and deep commitment to beauty in all its forms. Her New York apartment, located at 960 Fifth Avenue, was created in close collaboration with the celebrated designer Mark Hampton, a fellow Indiana native and lifelong friend. Over a four-year period, they meticulously transformed the residence into a harmonious blend of classical architecture and contemporary elegance, preserving the apartment’s original 1920s details while integrating a sophisticated selection of art and furnishings. The result was not merely a home but a total work of art — an elegant, deeply personal space reflecting Bass’s passion for art, architecture, design, landscape and ballet.
This intimate collection speaks to the extraordinary breadth of Bass’s taste and her masterful ability to create dialogues across disciplines and time periods. Highlights include important Georgian and French furniture, striking jewellery by David Webb, 19th- and 20th-century works of art and a remarkable selection of silver — each piece a testament to her unparalleled connoisseurship and enduring cultural legacy.
Anne H. Bass: The New York Interiors will be offered in an online auction open for bidding from 4 to 18 June. Full property details and exhibition information will be announced shortly.
Select highlights will be on view at Christie’s Rockefeller Center galleries from 12 to 16 June, while the remainder will be available to view by appointment at our warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Please contact the department for further details on lot location.
For inquiries, please contact AnneBassOnline@Christies.com
