New York – This fall Bonhams will present The Bennett & Judie Weinstock Collection, a survey of distinct interiors, furnishings, British ceramics and more from the notable interior designer duo, Bennett (1940–2025) and Judie Weinstock (1940–2025). Drawn from the couple's celebrated Philadelphia townhouse, the collection comprises an eclectic selection of English pottery, furniture, works of art, paintings, and decorative objects assembled over decades, revealing the Weinstocks' discerning taste and an unapologetic love of colour, pattern and wit. The collection will be offered across a series of two sales, one live and one online, taking place this October across salerooms in New York and Massachusetts.
For nearly five decades, Bennett and Judie Weinstock were leading figures in Philadelphia's design community. Renowned interior designers and Architectural Digest AD100 honorees, they became known for creating highly individual interiors that favoured personality over convention, marrying the elegance of the English country house tradition with vibrant colour and historical reference. Passionate collectors and respected authorities on English furniture, ceramics, sporting art, and decorative arts, they assembled an extraordinary holding distinguished by its depth, quality, and character. Their Philadelphia townhouse embodied this ethos, serving for decades as a source of inspiration for clients, friends, and fellow collectors alike.
On bringing the collection to the market Anna Burnside, Specialist and Head of Sale, British Ceramics and Glass at Bonhams commented: "Bennett and Judie Weinstock truly lived with their collection. Their home was a vibrant display of colour, pattern and joyous frivolity, belying the discernment, expertise and unwavering eye that shaped every acquisition. As interior designers, Bennett and Judie practised what they preached, combining instinctive flair with rigorous connoisseurship. Bonhams is delighted to bring this exceptional collection of English pottery, furniture, works of art and pictures to market, celebrating the distinctive vision and exuberant taste of a couple who never shied away from a bold statement and proudly proclaimed an allergy to all things beige."
Reflecting on his parents' collection coming to auction, Robert Weinstock said: "Our parents believed that great objects, like great friendships, should inspire conversation and bring people together. Their collection was never built for abundance alone – each piece was discovered, loved, and chosen because it belonged within a larger story. For over sixty years, our parents filled their home with objects that reflected their curiosity, creativity, and delight in sharing beauty with others. This collection stands as a testament to the remarkable partnership that defined their lives, and we are delighted to work with Bonhams to share that legacy with a new generation of collectors."
The Bennett & Judie Weinstock Collection: Part I, the live sale of the Weinstocks' collection, will take place on October 20 at the auction house's new U.S. flagship 111 West 57th Street.
Major highlights in the sale include an Important Whieldon Type Dovecote, estimated at $40,000 – 60,000; A Five-Piece Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Garniture Set, Kangxi, estimated at $25,000 – 40,000; and "The Death of Munrow", a Staffordshire pearlware table base group, estimated at $15,000 – 25,000. Additionally, seven Leeds pottery horses, with estimates ranging from $8,000 to $25,000, as well as over 150 teapots, assembled over decades and reflecting the couple's enduring fascination with English ceramics and the rituals of entertaining will be offered.
Alongside the ceramics, the sale will feature a diverse selection of fine art and interior furnishings. Consisting largely of equestrian and animal subjects, the works of art are led by highlights including Daniel Quigley's (British, circa 1750-1778) An Account of the Carriage Match, Made by the Earls of March and Eglingtown, estimated at $30,000-50,000, and James Pollard's (British, 1792-1867) The Royal Mail Passing the Star and Garter Tavern, estimated $15,000 – 25,000. Interiors standouts include a Pietra Dura Mosaic Centre Table, a Georgian Walnut Secretary Bookcase, and a Georgian Tooled Leather Top Drum Table, all estimated at $3,000 – 5,000.
Coinciding with the live auction will be The Bennett & Judie Weinstock Collection: Part II, an online sale running October 11–22, in Massachusetts, which will continue to survey the Weinstocks' collection, offering further ceramics, works of art, decorative objects, and interiors from their beloved Philadelphia townhouse.
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Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and antiques, motor cars and jewellery. The main salerooms are in London, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong, with auctions also held in Knightsbridge, Edinburgh, Paris, San Francisco and Sydney. With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 60 specialist areas. For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com.