GLEN COVE, NY.- Roland Auctions NY will present an exquisite personal collection of art and antiques from the estate of prominent Long Islander Laura Leonard Ault, as part of their Multi-Estates Auction on May 31stat 10am. The collection will include Laura Leonard Ault’s specially curated selection of decorative arts items including porcelain, glassware, an extensive group of Scottish Terrier memorabilia, doorstops, stunning sterling silver pieces from Tiffany and Georg Jensen and much more.

This collection, along with hundreds of other impressive items from multiple noteworthy estates, will be offered along with Fine and Contemporary Art, Antique furniture pieces, 20th Century Modern, Silver, Decorative Arts, Asian Arts, Textiles and Lighting. Previews will be held on Thursday, May 29th & Friday, May 30th, 10am – 6pm.

Laura Ault, who passed away in 2024 and her late husband, Lee Ault, were passionate collectors. She was known for being extremely active in tennis, golf, shooting, riding, sailing and skiing, avidly pursuing these sports in the United States and overseas. Laura won many amateur awards, including multiple years as winner of the Women's Golf Championship at the Piping Rock Club in Locust Valley, NY and various golf, tennis and sailing awards from the Tarratine Club of Dark Harbor, Islesboro, Maine. Right up until her death at age 94, she remained a member of both of these clubs.


Goyard steamer trunk, circa 1910, with all over Goyardine chevron canvas and wood and metal details. Estimate $3,000-$4,000.

Notable lots from the Laura Ault estate include a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, circa 1920, with monogram design at exterior, wood and metal details, wheels to base, and a decorative leather band with the "LV" monogram, marked Louis Vuitton to brass tacks, and "Louis Vuitton Paris, London, 70 Champs-Elysees, 149 New Bond Street" to hardware; interior lined in white cloth with ribbon to top, marked Louis Vuitton, with two inserts with Louis Vuitton printed on straps, and a label to lid with Serial Number 780589; monogrammed "J. H. L." to sides. From the Estate of Laura Leonard Ault. Est. $8,000-$12,000 and a Goyard steamer trunk, circa 1910, with all over "Goyardine" chevron canvas and wood and metal details, lined at interior and accompanied by an insert; marked "Goyard Paris" and "63" to hardware, and "E. Goyard 233 Rue St Honor?, Paris" to chevron throughout; monogrammed "J.H.L." to both sides. From the Estate of Laura Leonard Ault. Estimate $3,000-$4,000.


Abbot Lawrence Pattison (American, 1916-1999) brutalist gilt bronze sculpture, mid-20th century. Est. $600-$800.

In the Art arena, there is a John Wesley (American, b. 1928) ink on paper depicting George Washington in upper right and three Native Americans, all in profile portraits, signed and titled lower left, dated 1963, bearing Robert Elkon Gallery label verso. Exhibition: Robert Elkon Gallery Exhibition of Works by John Wesley, Jan. 7 to Feb. 2, 1964. From the Estate of Laura Leonard Ault. Est: $10,000-$15,000, an Abbot Lawrence Pattison (American, 1916-1999) brutalist gilt bronze sculpture, mid-20th century, likely from the Miranelli Foundry in Florence, on a black marble base, signed "A. Pattison, Firenze" to lower left. From the Estate of Laura Leonard Ault. Est. $600-$800 and a Judith Rothschild (1921–1993) untitled mixed media, mid to late 20th century, comprising wood, paint, and kraft paper, in a lucite frame, with oil pastel to verso; initialed JR to lower left, signed Judith Rothschild to verso, and with an affixed gallery tag from Annely Juda Fine Art Gallery, London. From the Estate of Laura Leonard Ault. Estimate $400-$600.


Tiffany & Co. Masters Sterling Carving Set. Est. $4-600.

Notable silver pieces from the Laura Ault collection include a Tiffany & Co. Masters Sterling Carving Set, 4 Tiffany & Co. Four piece "Chrysanthemum" pattern sterling silver carving set, 1907-1947, marks to base including M for John C. Moore. [9.5" L]. Overall condition is good, tarnished and minor wear evident. Estate of Laura Leonard Ault. Est. $4-600 and a Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Service Pieces Tiffany & Co. three Chrysanthemum" pattern sterling silver monogrammed serving pieces comprising ladle and fish server, 1871-1891, M for Edward C. Moore, and pierced and reticulated pastry tongs, 1907-1947, marks to base including M for John C. Moore, total 26 ozt., marks to reverse and interior. Estate of Laura Leonard Ault. Est. $5-700. Additional silver will include a Tiffany & Co mid-century modern center bowl, a pair of candlesticks and an important collection of Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Acorn' pattern flatware.


Judith Rothschild (1921–1993) untitled mixed media, mid to late 20th century, Estimate $400-$600.

Important art from other prominent estates will include an Ernst Wilhelm Nay (German, 1902-1968) untitled abstract watercolor on paper,1956, signed and dated to lower right. [Work: 16.25" H x 23" W]. From the estate of Elizabeth Debevoise Healy, who came from a Mayflower family. Est $40,000 - $60,000 and an After Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) zebra tapestry, 1975, made from woven rattan, initialed CA and dated to lower right, editioned 54/100 at lower left, with the artist's cypher at upper right; with loops for hanging affixed at upper verso. [72" H x 97" W]. Est. $10,000-$15,000.

**Please join Roland NY at 150 School Street in Glen Cove, NY for their upcoming auction on May 31st 2025 at 10am. **For further information call 212-260-2000 or visit: www.rolandantiques.com