This Day in History: 1966-04-22

Furniture and art works from the estate of the late Henry O. Havermeyer were sold at auction at his estate “Morningside Farm” in Darlington. Much of the furniture was from his New York city mansion. The art works included the contents of his private chapel including stained glass windows and a 17th century painting on a wood panel of the Holy Family which had been a gift of Solomon Guggenheim. There was an ivory skull in the manner of Antonio Scabate from 1505, some hand-painted panels by Charoltte Havemeyer and some marble cupids by the 19th century Roman sculptor Benzoni. The sale attracted a large crowd. (Bristow)