Selected lots relisted with reduced reserves

Incl. his personal ledger and inventory of the collection acquired during his Beijing Assignment

Lark Mason Associates is pleased to offer the Estate of James Greenfield, a distinguished editor, journalist, statesman, and avid world collector. Greenfield, known for his urbane and well-traveled lifestyle, began his illustrious and multi-faceted career as a foreign correspondent for Time magazine, covering the Korean War in the 1950’s. His assignments led him to live in Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and Myanmar, sparking a lifelong fascination with Asia and its diverse cultures.

In 1967, Greenfield joined The New York Times, overseeing international coverage, including the Vietnam War. His contributions were crucial to the paper’s Pulitzer Prize-winning publication of the Pentagon Papers, a secret Defense Department report on American involvement in Vietnam.

During his extensive travels across Asia, Greenfield forged close relationships with antique dealers in Hanoi’s back alleys, Hong Kong’s Hollywood Road, the sprawling markets of Bangkok, and Cambodian’s flea markets. With a keen and discerning eye, he unearthed small unassuming objects that often turned out to be interesting treasures. Collecting became a lifelong passion, a pursuit that paralleled his career in journalism and public service, which included a pivotal role in the Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson Administrations as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs.

By the late 1970's, while working in London as a correspondent for The New York Times, Greenfield’s passion for collecting expanded to English furniture, paintings and decorative objects discovered in Cotswold and Bath.

Upon returning to the United States, Greenfield continued his pursuit of art and antiques, frequenting regional auctions, tag sales, and small shops. His collection became a diverse showcase of Chinese ceramics, Southeast Asian bronzes, European bronze sculptures, and scientific instruments, many of which are available in this sale.

Contact us at 212 289 5524
Viewing by appointment in New Braunfels, TX and New York, NY

Subcategories:  
ASW2A - Ancient and Ethnographic
ASW2B - Bronzes
ASW2C - Ceramics and Glass
ASW2E - Indian, Southeast Asian, and Persian
ASW2F - Furniture
ASW2H - Chinese
ASW2J - Jades and Hardstone
ASW2K - Korean
ASW2N - Japanese
ASW2P - Paintings and Prints
ASW2S - Snuff bottles
ASW2T - Textiles
ASW2W - Works of Art

Items in Session III of 'The Series of Three Online Auctions from a Round Top, TX Ranch: Chinese Works of Art' are being sold on-site, (not from a Lark Mason Associates gallery location).

In-person viewing is recommended. To receive an invitation to the Round Top ranch exhibition, email rsvp@larkmasonassociates.com.
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Wednesday, October 9th   Noon - 7pm (wine reception 5-7)
Thursday, October 10th Noon - 7pm (wine reception 5-7)
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For inquiries about items in this sale: libby@larkmasonassociates.com

Invoices will be charged to the card on file within 2 hours of the sale close unless prior arrangements are made by contacting Micki immediately at sale’s closing 830 201 1175.
Items must be picked up during one of the following times:
Friday, Oct. 11 (3–7 pm)
Saturday, Oct. 12 (9 am–5 pm)
Sunday, Oct. 13 (9 am–1 pm)
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Lots not picked up from the Round Top location will be relocated to our Texas warehouse for shipping arrangements, and a shipping quote will be provided.

Viewing by appointment only - Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm
212-289-5524
New Braunfels, TX - libby@larkmasonassociates.com
‍New York, NY - niki@larkmasonassociates.com