The Arnold Estate | Timeless Furnishings & Fine Art
Updated October 8, 2026
| Date | October 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Type | Online only |
| Auction house | Swisher Bros. Auction |
| Location | 471 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, Kentucky, 40065 · more auctions in Shelbyville |
| Lots | 277 |
| Estimates | $25 – $4,500 |
What's in this auction
277 lots, mostly antiques & furniture (84), pottery, china & glass (29), fine art & prints (26), comics & books (4). 277 lots have photos and 277 have full descriptions. Pre-sale estimates $25–$4,500 across 277 priced lots. Bidding is online through the auction house's catalog, closing October 25, 2026.
Highest-estimated lots
- Century Furniture British National Trust Collection Double Domed Secretary Desk — est. $2,500–$4,500
- Monumental Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urn with Swan Handles — est. $2,000–$4,000
- Monumental Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urn with Swan Handles — est. $2,000–$4,000
- Large Bronze Bust of Alexander the Great on Yellow Marble Socle Base — est. $1,400–$2,400
- John Dawson, Large Portrait of a Mother and Son with a Dog, Oil on Canvas — est. $1,200–$1,800
From the auction house
The Arnold Estate: Fine Furnishings & Art An Exceptional Collection of Fine Art, Distinguished Antiques & Timeless Elegance Swisher Bros. Auction is pleased to present The Arnold Estate, an impressive collection of fine art, distinguished furnishings, and decorative treasures, thoughtfully assembled with an appreciation for classical beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless design. This remarkable offering features an elegant selection of original oil paintings, including works by John Dawson, 19th-century British School equestrian art, and European-inspired compositions, alongside fine engravings, hand-colored aquatints, and classical sculpture. Among the collection's notable highlights are monumental Neoclassical cast iron garden urns, an exquisite Century Furniture British National Trust secretary, richly figured mahogany furnishings, finely detailed Continental commodes, and a striking bronze bust of Alexander the Great. Additional offerings include Georgian, Regency, Louis XV, and Victorian-inspired furniture, ornate gilt mirrors, decorative porcelains, and sophisticated appointments for the discerning home. A celebration of artistry, heritage, and enduring style, The Arnold Estate presents a distinctive opportunity to acquire pieces of beauty, character, and refinement.
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In this auction (277 lots)
Categories: Antiques & Furniture (84) · Pottery, China & Glass (29) · Fine Art & Prints (26) · Comics & Books (4) · Jewelry & Watches (2) · Toys & Collectibles (1)
- Lot 1 — John Dawson, Large Portrait of a Mother and Son with a Dog, Oil on Canvas
- Lot 2 — Equine Bust Bronze Sculpture on Acrylic Base
- Lot 3 — A Pair of Cast Iron - Bronzed Cockatoo Figural Bookends
- Lot 4 — Maitland-Smith Cast Resin Apollo Belvedere Bust
- Lot 5 — Carved Patinated Wood Telescope Eye Goldfish Sculpture on Brass Stand
- Lot 6 — Singerie Style Cast Metal Monkey Candelabra Base
- Lot 7 — Urgos German Triple Chime Mechanical Bracket Mantel Clock
- Lot 8 — Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres La Grande Odalisque Framed Color Print
- Lot 9 — S. K. Smith Oil on Canvas After Guido Reni Saint Cecilia
- Lot 10 — Large Sgraffito Decorated Earthenware Baluster Form Temple Jar and Lid
- Lot 11 — Leaded Glass and Jeweled Bronze Finish Table Lamp
- Lot 12 — Framed Color Print After Jacques-Louis David The Love of Paris and Helen
- Lot 13 — A Trio of Natural History Specimens on Pedestal Stands
- Lot 14 — Trio of Large American Two Tone Drip Glaze Ceramic Frog Figurines
- Lot 15 — A pair of woven bamboo and red lacquer lidded baskets, 20th century
- Lot 16 — Slag Glass and Cast Metal Floral Filigree Boudoir Lamp
- Lot 17 — Mid Century Modern Italian Travertine Obelisk Sculpture
- Lot 18 — Glazed Earthenware Pedestal Centerpiece Bowl with a Collection of Decorative Spheres
- Lot 19 — Alexandre Cabanel The Birth of Venus Mini Masters Offset Lithograph
- Lot 20 — Reproduction Skeletal Eiffel Tower Style Push Button Telephone
- Lot 21 — Neoclassical Style Clear Glass and Chrome Table Lamp with Plum Drum Shade
- Lot 22 — Cut Crystal and Brass Electric Table Lamp with Pleated Bell Shade
- Lot 23 — Cut Crystal Table Lamp with Dark Patinated Oriental Style Base
- Lot 24 — Large Neoclassical Acid Etched Glass Hurricane Vase with Greek Key Border
- Lot 25 — Framed Reproduction Print of The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds by Georges de La Tour
- Lot 26 — Framed Color Print Depicting a Belle Epoque Dinner Party
- Lot 27 — Regency Style Brass Finished Pineapple Jar with Lion Paw Feet
- Lot 28 — A Pair of Kinder-Harris Porcelain Fish Scale Pattern Candlesticks Dated 1989
- Lot 29 — A carved soapstone figure of a fisherman, 20th century
- Lot 30 — Cast Brass African Antelope Head Sculpture on Rectangular Plinth
- Lot 31 — Wooden Dome Top Treasure Chest with Embossed Floral Panels
- Lot 32 — Zeiss Ikon Nettar 515/2 Medium Format Folding Bellows Camera and Leather Case
- Lot 33 — A Collection of Four Crescent Publication Landscape Photography Books from the A Picture Book to Remember Her By Series
- Lot 34 — American Heritage. New Illustrated History of the United States. Fawcett, 1963. Multi-Volume Set.
- Lot 35 — Maitland-Smith Philippine Handmade Patinated Bronze Finish Elephant and Tessellated Stone Mantel Clock
- Lot 36 — Austin Sculpture Cast Resin Figure of a Girl with Flowers
- Lot 37 — A Pair of Patinated Cast Metal Neoclassical Putti Spill Holders
- Lot 38 — A Pair of Italian P.P. Torclivia White Crackle Glazed Earthenware Urns for Fortunata
- Lot 39 — Large Glazed Ceramic Artichoke Table Ornament in Pedestal Bowl
- Lot 40 — Castilian Imports Polish 24 Percent Lead Crystal and Brass Mounted Dresser Box
- Lot 41 — Antique Collection Classic Series Eiffel Tower Style Novelty Desk Telephone
- Lot 42 — J. Thomas Mixed Media Drawing of a Seated Female Figure
- Lot 43 — Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Style Table Lamp with Crane Decoration and Fabric Shade
- Lot 44 — A Collection of Seven Vintage Hardbound Books Including Travel and Literature, Early to Mid-20th Century
- Lot 45 — Henri-Paul Nenot Heliotype Architectural Print Un Athenee 1877
- Lot 46 — Armand Guerinet Architectural Heliogravure of the Prix de Rome Design for Un Athenee by Mariaud
- Lot 47 — A Trio of Framed Pre-Raphaelite Reproduction Prints Including Works After John William Waterhouse and Sir Frank Dicksee
- Lot 48 — Three Framed Offset Lithographic Prints after Frederic Leighton Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Rembrandt Peale
- Lot 49 — Neoclassical Style Urn Form Parcel Gilt Table Lamp
- Lot 50 — Mahogany Veneer Sutherland Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table with Brass Casters
- Lot 51 — Chinoiserie Style Octagonal Lacquered Wood Pedestal Side Table
- Lot 52 — Louis XV Style Upholstered Wingback Armchair
- Lot 53 — Mahogany Rice Carved King Size Four Poster Bed
- Lot 54 — Large Rococo Revival Gilt Finished Wall Mirror by The Raschella Collection
- Lot 55 — Vintage French Provincial Style Serpentine Parquetry Three Drawer Chest
- Lot 56 — Large Heavy Empire Style Gilt and Black Patinated Metal Seven Light Table Lamp
- Lot 57 — Large Neoclassical Style Black Ceramic and Cast Metal Ram Head Urn Table Lamp
- Lot 58 — Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Fluted Glass and Patinated Metal Table Lamps
- Lot 59 — A Collection of Decorative Perfume Bottles and Vanity Items on Mirrored Tray
- Lot 60 — Mid-Century French School Impasto Oil on Canvas Street Scene
- Lot 61 — Victorian Renaissance Revival Mahogany Pedestal Table with Tooled Leather Top
- Lot 62 — Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Ebonized and Gilt Painted Six Leg Window Bench
- Lot 63 — Tiered Dark Stained Wood Step Stool
- Lot 64 — Regency Style Ebonized and Gilded Open Armchair
- Lot 65 — American Drew Blockfront Cherry Bachelor Chest of Drawers
- Lot 66 — American Drew Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Bachelors Chest
- Lot 67 — Frederic Leighton Flaming June Framed Color Print
- Lot 68 — Raphael Portrait of the Artist Framed Bombay Company Reproduction
- Lot 69 — Continental School Interior Scene Oil Style Painting on Board in Ornate Gilt Frame
- Lot 70 — Hand Colored Aquatint Bulwell Hall Nottinghamshire English Topographical Print
- Lot 71 — Regency Style Faux Bamboo Side Table with Pierced Brass Tray Top
- Lot 72 — Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery
- Lot 73 — Navy Blue Faux Leather Storage Ottoman Bench with Nailhead Trim
- Lot 74 — Lee Industries Upholstered Crimson Tufted Barrel Back Armchair
- Lot 75 — Lee Industries Tufted Barrel Back Club Chair in Crimson Upholstery
- Lot 76 — Fine Art Lamps Mediterranean Revival Floor Lamp with Blown Glass and Gold Foil Shade
- Lot 77 — Parquetry Bombe Commode with Honeybee Motif and Hardware
- Lot 78 — Karastan Multicolor Panel Kirman Wool Area Rug Design 717
- Lot 79 — Butilux Queen Anne Style Walnut Veneered Double Wardrobe
- Lot 80 — Framed Color Print of The Birth of Venus by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
- Lot 81 — Carolina Mirror Company Gilt Framed Wall Mirror with Ribbon Crest
- Lot 82 — Decorative Crafts Inc. Neoclassical Style Demi-Lune Commode
- Lot 83 — Colonial Manufacturing Co. Mahogany Moon Phase Triple Chime Grandfather Clock
- Lot 84 — Hand Knotted Wool Runner in Oushak Style
- Lot 85 — Federal Style Mahogany Pedestal Game Table with Inlaid Top and Brass Claw Feet
- Lot 86 — Louis XV Style Petite Bombe Commode with Green Marble Top
- Lot 87 — Regency Style Mahogany and Burl Wood Inlaid Tilt-Top Wine Table
- Lot 88 — George III Style Mahogany Tripod Side Table with Parquetry Inlay and Pierced Brass Gallery
- Lot 89 — Italian Baroque Style Bombe Fruitwood Chest of Four Drawers
- Lot 90 — Large Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Silvered Wall Mirror
- Lot 91 — Large Hollywood Regency Style Faux Bamboo and Foliate Openwork Wall Mirror
- Lot 92 — Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Front Console Table
- Lot 93 — A Pair of Queen Anne Style Upholstered Side Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet
- Lot 94 — Century Furniture British National Trust Collection Double Domed Secretary Desk
- Lot 95 — A Pair of Hepplewhite Style Shield Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Zebra Print Upholstery
- Lot 96 — William and Mary Style Oystershell Veneered Bachelor Chest of Drawers
- Lot 97 — Red Tooled Leather Covered Chest on Stand
- Lot 98 — Red Parquetry Leather Bound Chest on Stand
- Lot 99 — Tall Floor Standing Artificial Tropical Floral Arrangement in Wrought Iron Tripod Stand
- Lot 100 — George III Chippendale Style Mahogany Butler Tray Table with Burl Wood Veneer
- Lot 101 — Hickory Chair Queen Anne Style Extra Tall Back Velvet Wingback Armchair
- Lot 102 — Hickory Chair Queen Anne Style Extra Tall Back Velvet Wingback Armchair
- Lot 103 — Circular Mahogany Finish Drum Side Table with Inlaid Sunburst Motif and Embossed Door Panels
- Lot 104 — Neoclassical Style Two Tier Tessellated Stone and Iron Coffee Table
- Lot 105 — Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Fender and Matching Pair of Andirons
- Lot 106 — Edward S Oil on Canvas Tropical Bird Menagerie in Gilt Frame
- Lot 107 — Vintage Round Leather Upholstered Footstool with Carved Wooden Base
- Lot 108 — Neo-Classical Style Metal and Marble Floor Lamp with Fabric Bell Shade
- Lot 109 — Traditional Fluted Bronze Toned Torchiere Floor Lamp with Scalloped Glass Shade and Marble Accents
- Lot 110 — Contemporary Square Tufted Cognac Leather Ottoman on Metal Base
- Lot 111 — Set of Four Chinoiserie Lacquered Nesting Tables with Lyre Supports
- Lot 112 — Large Hand Painted Majolica Earthenware Urn with Mascaron and Fruit Decoration
- Lot 113 — Large Hand-Painted Majolica Style Earthenware Vase with Fruit and Floral Decoration
- Lot 114 — Footed Decorative Metal Box with Hand Painted Leopard Motif
- Lot 115 — Classical Style Cast Composite Male Head Bust on Plinth
- Lot 116 — Classical Style Cast Female Head Sculpture on Plinth
- Lot 117 — A Pair of Heavy Asian Themed Cast Resin Figurines
- Lot 118 — Large Polychrome Metal Blackamoor Figure Table Lamp on Marble Base
- Lot 119 — Large Figural Polychrome Metal Blackamoor Table Lamp with Marble Base
- Lot 120 — Large Blown Glass and Cast Metal Egg Shaped Centerpiece Urn with Elephant Figural Handles
- Lot 121 — Early Floral Hand Painted Wooden Trunk
- Lot 122 — A Pair of Indian Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Weighted Candlesticks
- Lot 123 — Large Neoclassical Urn Form Table Lamp with Fabric Bell Shade
- Lot 124 — Large Urn Form Table Lamp with Dolphin Handles and Pleated Shade
- Lot 125 — Chinoiserie Famille Rose Porcelain Figural Table Lamp with Yin Yang Motifs
- Lot 126 — Chinoiserie Famille Rose Porcelain Figural Table Lamp with Yin Yang Motifs
- Lot 127 — Castilian Large Rectangular Brass Gallery Tray with Etched Interior
- Lot 128 — Pearson Upholstered Camelback Loveseat in Poppy Gingham
- Lot 129 — Chinoiserie Hand Painted Toleware Style Table Lamp with Faux Bamboo Trim and Botanical Iris Decoration
- Lot 130 — Chinoiserie Style Burl Wood Parquetry Top Card Table
- Lot 131 — Ladderback Armchair and Matching Ottoman with Woven Rush Seats, pictured Cousins Included
- Lot 132 — A pair of famille rose millefleur seated children offering stands-One With Repair
- Lot 133 — Heavy Large Black Cast Resin Classical Trotting Horse Sculpture on Tiered Plinth
- Lot 134 — Monumental Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urn with Swan Handles
- Lot 135 — Monumental Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urn with Swan Handles
- Lot 136 — British School Oil on Canvas Two Greyhounds in a Landscape
- Lot 137 — Kshava Still Life with Glass and Bottle of Muga Rioja 1991 Oil on Canvas
- Lot 138 — Local Artist John Arnold, Les Trois Marches, Oil on Canvas
- Lot 139 — H. Holls Still Life Floral Oil Painting in Gilded Frame
- Lot 140 — European School Still Life of Flowers in a Gilded and Ebonized Frame
- Lot 141 — Large Carved Wooden Horse on Wheeled Platform
- Lot 142 — Large Bronze Bust of Alexander the Great on Yellow Marble Socle Base
- Lot 143 — Neo-Classical Style Ebonized and Gilded Pedestal Plant Stand
- Lot 144 — Large Rococo Revival Gilt Framed Wall Mirror
- Lot 145 — Stanley Furniture Stoneleigh Mahogany 60th Anniversary Extension Dining Table and Six Chairs
- Lot 146 — John-Richard Fine Furniture Fall-Front Burl Wood Secretary Desk
- Lot 147 — Large Scale Contemporary Abstract Floral Mixed Media Painting By Louisville Artist John Arnold
- Lot 148 — Figural Gilt and Polychrome Resin Wall Sconce Hand of Glory Style
- Lot 149 — Figural Gilt and Polychrome Resin Wall Sconce Hand of Glory Style
- Lot 150 — Universal Furniture Mahogany Two Piece Lighted Breakfront China Cabinet
- … and 127 more lots
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