New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-10-19
SIZE QUESTIONABLE FURNITURE.

Tie fale and hyperion of the no lsehold effects Of
Mr.. naeht, whose handsome establishment has b'en
one Of the leading ornaments and arac iona OF the
Fifth Avenue ave agitsted the world Of fashion aud
domeeic erterpri.e the last days. Solemn as tie
sight muat al ay be Of the dethrouing II family gods
tile teariog apart the golden t1reads which have
formed the iissue Of luxury, taste, and refine nenand
the raesipg into trar hands the countless objects OF
mt which have contributed to the elegance AMI ease OF
home tie aspect of the lie in this relieved OF
gloom by the kno ledge that sudden aud eharp re-
verfe Of fortune or sad affection of the heart, has sum
moned the world 10 aud divide the treasures aud
recount tie delights Of the past in now deserted halls
The suuptuous apartments Of the house az Fifteenth
street and Fifth were thronged as II fora svee,
CROW ds Of ladies' inrTecuc With tina, stern curicsi
which belongs TO their the penetrsla Of what had
been TO them in other daysa gilded and ofdycush-
toned temple now and then eeeting slight purchase,
hut In the main upon the gentlemen f)r the ex
element Of speculative competition. TIE brilliant
furniture with which he weknown liberality Of Mr..
Haiglt supplied the mansion was ont Of rspose, and
subject TO exaclination from AL points Of vie y.
On Wedn'tday Mr. Haghts pictures were sold
They realized the SUN Of a. 075. The principal pur-
chneors were Messrs. Milo, Marley, Osborne Lasae,
and Dr. Peters ard Smelling. Ten vieFs Of Naples
arii.t unknown brought $I6 each; an original Car
rachi slO0 old copy Of Carlo Dolcs Last Supper.
slGj; the Flight into Egypt went TO Mr.. NIblo for
s2lJ; Mr. Marley got a Migdaen Of Corresgio for
II ,O2J and Julio Romanos 81. John for $40. Mu-
rillos Beggars were cold to Mr.. Nibo for s?7j each
Msjcr Chase took the Holy Family, in rare aud Gu
ri us csrved wood antique frame for $50.
Yesterday raj Of satut ny, msrbl.s bronzss, etc
were exceedingly su ceeul reSziog the sum total Of
Sc i27 g. The principal buyers Were Mesers. Mau-
mere, Marley, Milo Evans and Golden, and Mrs Al
bolt Several tets Of antique Nsnkin sold
for prices ranging from sii to $50. Two elegant.
French porcelain vas-s Alhambra pattern, taken
by Mr.. NIblo for sl26 So Mr.. Manners bought for
$751; a charming ret, consisting Of Sevres and
two Tszzas mounted on ormolu COMEDIES. The bronzes
Of Frsin all fetched good prices. For two vases Mr.
March gave Sl25; for group Of Huntsmen, Mr. Maa.
gave 500. The very smallest g'oop brought $l9
Mr.. IIaeht was rich 10 marbles. Three very old
stones CT Romsn ruins taken by Mr.. Marley for
as each. Mr.. Niblo secured Il group Of tho Three
Gracts for 1906. Bre Abbott got marble bust Of
Venus at the Bath for 500. Mr. Marley got Vase
&c Hedicis for $3.50 ard Nsse Burehese for 900.
fet Of japanese porcelsns, estemed very quaint and
singular, and formed of platter punch bowl aud
tray, was diSposed Of to MI. Marley for $3.50.
To-day, at 10 O'Clock, the general furniture OF the
house, which may vie IN splend with that Of many
Of Il palaces CT tire Old World will be- put under the
hammer. 1t includes %! yards Of Brussels carpet,
aud elegant Aubusson carpets; sets green aud gold
bIocatele Porters curtains; suite of carved ebony
aid ormolu; ! sofa, fauteuile and parlor chairs.
made TO or1er by Rnguet of Paris; similar
set, in green and gold brocatels, consisting of
lounges, 10 arm chairs and ] sewing-caair;
comfortable, the top composed Of antique marbles
aud grantee; ! set magnificent Ghobelin tapes.
try door curtains, cornice and trimming; Bos
dRtse efcriIoire, ornauentsd with ormolu and
antique Seves porceain four black walnut ante room
or bail banquettss in crimson velyet suit of ancient
Milan seel armor, for the ves,ibule; suite of rose
wood inlad furniture; fancy French cradle eleven
exquisite Frenchplate mirrors and foil catalogue of
all the articles that modern skill supplies to refined
taste l.. Il +. II. Schenck are the auctioneers.