Christie's - Anne H. Bass: The New York Interiors

Following the landmark 2022 sale of fine art from Anne H. Bass’s New York apartment, Christie’s presents Anne H. Bass: The New York Interiors, a curated selection of handbags, jewellery, silver, furniture, and decorative arts that completed one of Manhattan’s most iconic private residences.

Anne H. Bass was a leading philanthropist, visionary collector, and tireless patron of the arts. She was widely admired for her refined eye, intellectual rigour, and deep commitment to beauty in all its forms. Her New York apartment, located at 960 Fifth Avenue, was created in close collaboration with celebrated designer Mark Hampton, a fellow Indiana native and lifelong friend. Over a four-year period, they meticulously transformed the residence into a harmonious blend of classical architecture and contemporary elegance. They preserved the apartment’s original 1920s details while integrating a sophisticated selection of art and furnishings, resulting in a home that was a total work of art — an elegant,…