Bonhams & Butterfields, has announced that its July 27, 2008 Sunset Estate Auction in Los Angeles will feature additional property from the Estate of José Iturbi and Marion Seabury, sold to benefit the José Iturbi Foundation.

In early June the auctioneers offered and sold more than $1.7-million in fine art and furniture from the Iturbi estate. July’s sale comprises additional property from this Beverly Hills estate, a delightful collection of paperweights, and works of art and collectibles.

The July Sunset Estate Auction will highlight the collecting tastes of the infamous socialite Countess Dorothy di Frasso and the world famous pianist, conductor, composer and actor José Iturbi. The magnificent Beverly Hills estate brings together two fascinating histories — each providing a glimpse into the “Golden Era” of Hollywood and the grandeur of its culture. Offered will be a handsome variety of furniture, decorative arts, garden furniture and architectural elements, books, Asian works of art and paintings. Items on offer from the Beverly Hills mansion include: a white and gilt partial Theodore Haviland, Limoges dinner service together with select pieces of Noritake, Minton and bird-patterned china (est. $400/600); a plated King flatware set by Tiffany & Co. (est. $275/375); and a pair of George III style mahogany side tables together with a candle stand (est. $150/250).

Additional highlights from the July 2008 sale: a Queen Anne silver and wood coffee pot by Edward Yorke, London, 1712, adorned with armorial (est. $4/6,000); a George III silver salver Richard Rugg, London, 1777, (est. $1/1,500) and a colorful Italian painting entitled “A peasant girl standing at a fountain” (est. $ 3/5,000). A collection of desk articles from the Estate of Paul Tracy (varied estimates from $150 - 600) will also be featured.

Los Angeles preview events are scheduled for July 25-27 at Bonhams & Butterfields’ Sunset gallery. The illustrated catalog will be the available online at www.bonhams.com/us in the weeks preceding the sale.

Posted: 07|22|08 at 11:24 am. Filed under: US News.