Farmer Auctions is privileged to present the Estate of Lynn Carnahan Carey Lipsey & John Crawford Lipsey, M.D., of Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Lipsey served in the U.S. Air Force before an extensive medical career working in Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Student & Public Health, and lastly as the Medical Director at the Radford Arsenal. Mrs. Lipsey was an avid gardener, crossword aficionado and served as a docent at William Preston’s Smithfield Historic house and volunteer at the Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry for many years.
Both Lynn and John had a deep appreciation for the many places they lived (Mississippi, New Orleans, Pensacola, South Carolina, Kentucky, San Francisco, & Virginia) and loved to travel. This outstanding collection represents their impeccable taste, and love of animals, nature and all cultures. Lynn was meticulous in her notes and records including the provenance of their immense art collection, and also the numerous family heirlooms.
Highlights Include - Rare Magnificent Victorian Rosewood Bedroom Suite, Fine Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tea Set, China & More, Fine Sterling Silver Flatware Sets by Towle Craftsman & Gotham Lancaster & Lots of Serving Pieces, Elaborate Bronze Statues, Lifesize Carved Decorative Horse, Fine Edinburg, Fostoria, Waterford Crystal & More!
Over 100 lots of Artwork Including: Original Paintings & Drawings From Multiple Countries & Travels, Mixed Media Artworks, Antique & Reproduction Lithographs & Etchings, Signed & Numbered Prints (many by local artists), Legends of Skiing 1982 Inaugural Lithograph signed & numbered by Gerald Ford, National and International Posters & Maps, Vintage Hunting & Sporting Scenes, and so much more. China and Porcelain; Sterling Silver & Pewter; Glass & Crystal; Stoneware & Ceramics; Impressive Chandeliers; Beautiful Jewelry & Timepieces; Antique Haywood Wakefield Wicker; Saunier Wilhem Snooker Table; Antique Armand Marseille Bisque Dolls; Marvelous Clothing including a Festive & Extravagant Collection of Mardi Gras and other costumes, vintage Betsy Johnson, Antique Dressy Children’s Outfits, Scottish Wool Sweaters, and more. Vintage Christmas Decorations; WWII Items; A Large Library with Many First Editions & Rare Books; Taxidermy Mounts & Antlers; Figurines of all Creatures, Great & Small; Bronze Sculptures & Statues; Handcrafted Local Woodwork Art, Table & Shelf; Fun, playful yard art, statues and ornaments; Scrapbooks; Collegiate Memorabilia; Antique & Modern Tools (shop & yard); Games; Baskets; Multiple Safes; Hunting & Sporting Items; Trinket Boxes from Around the World; Lamps; Clocks (Antique, multiple German made); Baldwin Howard Spinet Piano; MCM Magic Box Desk AND SO MUCH MORE!
