Waldorf Astoria NYC auction

The National
  • Pieces are on sale from The Royal Suite, frequented by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. All pictures courtesy Kaminski Auctions / Hilton
    Pieces are on sale from The Royal Suite, frequented by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. All pictures courtesy Kaminski Auctions / Hilton
  • The headboard from the Marilyn Monroe suite at Waldorf Astoria New York. The actress lived on the 27th floor of the hotel in the 1950s.
    The headboard from the Marilyn Monroe suite at Waldorf Astoria New York. The actress lived on the 27th floor of the hotel in the 1950s.
  • Proceeds from the Waldorf Astoria auction will go to support renovation of St Bartholomew's Church, next door to the hotel.
    Proceeds from the Waldorf Astoria auction will go to support renovation of St Bartholomew's Church, next door to the hotel.
  • The Waldorf Astoria's Silver Corridor has played host to world leaders, celebrities and famous faces.
    The Waldorf Astoria's Silver Corridor has played host to world leaders, celebrities and famous faces.
  • Steinway and Sons baby grand piano from the suite of the late Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz.
    Steinway and Sons baby grand piano from the suite of the late Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz.
  • Gold tables from the Saudi Arabia suite feature in Lot 602.
    Gold tables from the Saudi Arabia suite feature in Lot 602.
  • Bid on this Hepplewhite mahogany cylinder desk with tooled leather inlay from the Saudi Arabian Suite with a starting price of $265.
    Bid on this Hepplewhite mahogany cylinder desk with tooled leather inlay from the Saudi Arabian Suite with a starting price of $265.
  • A Queen Anne style cabinet from the suite of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the recently deceased Emir of Kuwait.
    A Queen Anne style cabinet from the suite of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the recently deceased Emir of Kuwait.
  • Italian Decca Chair from Elizabeth Taylor's suite with a reserve price of $135.
    Italian Decca Chair from Elizabeth Taylor's suite with a reserve price of $135.
  • From the Elizabeth Taylor Suite is this abstract Expressionist oil on canvas signed by L R Mary Abbott. It's currently sitting at $2,665, with an estimate of up to $12,000.
    From the Elizabeth Taylor Suite is this abstract Expressionist oil on canvas signed by L R Mary Abbott. It's currently sitting at $2,665, with an estimate of up to $12,000.
  • A black and white print of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Waldorf Astoria New York is for sale.
    A black and white print of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Waldorf Astoria New York is for sale.
  • Lot 432 consists of Waldorf Astoria stools, luggage racks and trash cans and has four bids already with an estimate of $100 - $200.
    Lot 432 consists of Waldorf Astoria stools, luggage racks and trash cans and has four bids already with an estimate of $100 - $200.