
An Exquisite Collection of Refined Taste
Magnusson Art Group is delighted to unveil The Rulle Collection, a testament to a lifetime of refined taste and discernment assembled lovingly by Celia Rulle.
Celia Rulle was a woman who lived life as large as her exquisite collections. Her lifestyle is embodied in a collection of couture fashion, bespoke jewelry, paintings, furniture and fine objects. Far-flung travel and a rich social schedule enabled her to meet artisans, designers and other collectors who shared her sensibility for fine living. Balance is not only a key element of this collection, but also her mantra in life as a mother, grandmother and grand dame of refined elegance.
“Each item in this collection resonates with history, passion, and the pursuit of beauty. As a collector, I’ve sought out the finest objects—the ones that stir the soul and transcend time.”
Each piece within this remarkable collection tells a story of beauty, craftsmanship and timeless allure, reflecting Celia Rulle's impeccable eye for the extraordinary. As The Magnusson Group prepares to showcase The Rulle Collection across a series of exclusive sales and an enchanting gallery exhibition, connoisseurs of art and luxury are invited to indulge in the unparalleled splendor of this unparalleled collection.
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Featured Categories
Jewelry
From dazzling diamonds to rare, colored stones, this jewelry collection has timeless allure. Bracelets, necklaces, and rings await discerning collectors.
Fashion
Step into a world of sartorial splendor with designer gowns and accessories that epitomize elegance including Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Christian Louboutin, Donna Karan, Thierry Mugler, Isaac Mizrahi and more.
Herend Porcelain
Among the highlights of the collection is a vast assortment of Herend porcelain. Handcrafted in Hungary, Herend pieces are renowned for their intricate designs and vibrant color.
Fine Art
The collection includes a wide variety of styles, including Contemporary fine art by artists such as Michael Aviano, Tom Palmore, Leonard Mizerek, John Phillip Osborne, Frank Janca and John C. Traynor; late 19th and early 20th century European works by Daniel Merlin, Warwick Brookes, John Emms, Emma Ciardi, William Callow, Edward Pritchett, Adolf Muller-Grantzow, Edwin Henry Boddington Jr., Emile Victor Augustin Delobre, and Paul Jean Marie Sain; other artists include Franz Xaver Wolf, Henry Antoni Pospieszalski, James Lahey, and Andre Gisson. And many more!
Decorative Art
Porcelain, crystal, and intricately carved pieces—each one an embodiment of taste and refinement.
Furniture
From Louis XVI chairs to mid-century modern credenzas, the Rulle furniture collection marries form, function and style.
Morristown Gallery Exhibition
Property from the esteemed Rulle Collection will be on view at our Morristown gallery.
Date: Exhibition Opens to the public beginning April 5th
Hours: Monday–Friday | 10am-3pm
Location: 162 Ridgedale Avenue #3, Morristown, NJ
Online Auctions
Coming soon: Visit our website to explore the catalogs.
Register to participate in our virtual auctions and secure your chance to own a piece of this legacy.
Don’t miss this extraordinary event. Whether you’re an avid collector or simply appreciate the the finer things, The Rulle Collection awaits.
For media inquiries, please contact:
info@themangussongroup.com
Phone: (973) 425-1550
Note: All images and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only. Actual items may vary. The passion behind each piece remains unchanged.
Virtual Tour of the Rulle Collection
An art and antique shop with purple walls, displaying paintings, vintage furniture, a glass display case, and a clothing rack with evening dresses.
An art gallery with purple walls displaying paintings, including a large painting of a tiger walking on a ledge with plants and a body of water in the background. The room has furniture like a wooden sofa with floral cushions, a round black table with a painted scene, and black chairs with decorative backs. Shoes and accessories are on tables and stands around the room.
Tom Palmore (American, b. 1945) "Cat on a Balustrade"
Mitchell Peck 18k Gold Necklace
An antique wooden cabinet with decorative metal accents stands against a purple wall within an art gallery. A large glass urn with engraved figures is on a round wooden table in the foreground. Paintings and decorative objects are also visible.
GIA 9.92 ct. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring H-Color VS2 Clarity
Art gallery display with framed paintings, a wooden cabinet, a decorative pedestal with a sculpture, a large glass jar, a chair with a patterned yellow cushion, a round wooden table, and a purple wall with the text "The Rulle Collection."
Michael Aviano (American, b. 1927) "Inglov as Mars"
An art gallery corner with antique furniture, a framed painting of dogs, a mirror with a cat figurine on a marble-topped table, and a wooden cabinet with metal inlay.
A room with antique wooden furniture, including a large carved cabinet with brass relief panels, a statue of a man, a small round wooden table with a glass urn, and a purple wall with a framed floral painting. There is also a patterned rug on the floor.
18k Amethyst & Diamond Ring
Two ornate silver trays with intricate floral engravings, stacked on a wooden surface.
Ornate gold and black framed mirror reflecting a painted scene of a tiger walking on a ledge with green foliage, a wooden bench and chair, and a patterned rug inside a room with purple walls.
A silver wristwatch encrusted with numerous diamonds, featuring a round face with a smaller dial inside, displaying the time. The watch has a diamond-studded bracelet and bezel.
A decorative glass urn with intricate etching resting on a wooden table. In the background, a purple wall displays the words 'The Rulle Collection' and is flanked by two paintings of flowers and landscapes, and a blue and white ceramic vase on a wooden cabinet.
A display of glamorous clothing and shoes in front of a large framed painting of a still life with a teapot and fruits, all set against purple walls.
Display of pink, rhinestone-studded high-heeled shoes with gold interior, pink ceramic animal figurines including an elephant, a pig, and a unicorn, all with decorative pink and gold accents.
A jewelry display featuring a black velvet bust with a gold and red beaded necklace and two ornate ceramic elephant figurines with blue and white patterns and gold accents.
Pair of gold glitter high heels, red lace flats, and metallic silver ankle boots displayed on a glass table with a purple background.
An art gallery wall features a large surreal painting of a tiger walking on a terrace overlooking water and lush greenery, with a purple wall background. Below the painting, there is a vintage wooden and floral upholstered bench. To the sides of the painting, there are framed landscape paintings and displays of high-heeled shoes on small tables, with some shoes inside clear acrylic boxes.
Decorative black wooden table with gold accents and two matching chairs with cane seats, placed on an intricate Persian-style rug, in a room with a floral upholstered sofa and additional furniture.
An art gallery display features a large landscape painting of trees and a cloudy sky in a gold frame. Below the painting, a clear stand holds a pair of black, glittered high heels. To the right, a mannequin dressed in a black blazer and a white skirt stands. To the left, a small table showcases more shoes, and a small framed picture of horses rests on the floor.
Michael Aviano (American, b. 1927) "Youth"
Museum display featuring a framed portrait of a young girl, a fashion mannequin dressed in a black top with red rose accents and a long red skirt, a gold-framed mirror, and a large framed painting of a muscular man holding a spear.
Black mannequin dressed in a black satin top with red rosette details on the shoulders and a long red skirt, accessorized with long pearl necklaces.
A pair of shiny, metallic silver high-heeled ankle boots.
Mitchell Peck Sterling Silver & 18k Amethyst Choker
Jewelry display with a silver and gold necklace with red gemstones on a black velvet bust, with a matching bracelet nearby.
Display of jewelry including a diamond watch in a black box, a gemstone necklace on a black bust, and a silver bracelet with gold accents and pink stones.
Display case with a red and gold beaded necklace on a black bust, matching earrings, a ring, and a jewelry bracelet on black stands. To the right, there is a white porcelain figurine of a tiger and a smaller decorative element resembling a fish, both with red and white patterned designs. In the background, there are additional accessories and decor items.
Decorative ceramic tiger sculpture with orange and white pattern, holding earrings, displayed in a glass case.
Herend collection
Decorative porcelain duck figurines with green, gold, and colorful accents on a reflective glass surface, with vintage ceramic teapots and cups with blue floral patterns in the background.
A tall, ornate wooden cabinet with carved figures and brass panels depicting historical scenes, set against a purple wall.
An ornate glass urn with engraved patterns placed on a round wooden table with a decorative inlay, set on a floral patterned rug inside an antique store.
After Jan Frans van Dael (Flemish, 1764-1840) "Dogs in French Landscape"
An antique wooden cabinet with intricate gold and black metal embellishments, placed against a purple wall, resting on a carved wooden stand.
Decorative glass with religious and floral engraved designs, including an image of a bearded man with wings holding a book labeled "PAX TIBI CE".
A room with vintage furniture, including a black armchair with cane work, a wooden chair with yellow upholstery, a marble-top table, and a wooden table with ornate detailing, on a patterned rug with purple and gray walls.
A framed floral painting hangs on a purple wall above a decorative stand featuring a glass sculpture of a seated woman. The sculpture is atop a pedestal with an ornate, neoclassical style, featuring a lion's head and green marble accents.
* note the painting in the center is no longer available
Jim Rodgers (American) "Maussane at Dusk"
Two large ceramic vases with elaborate Asian-inspired paintings, flanked by two tall silver candlesticks, and topped by ornate silver pieces on a dark wooden table against a white wall.
Black high-heeled, knee-high boots with bows and the Chanel logo, displayed on a shelf with a mirror background.
Decorative antiques and art pieces displayed in an art gallery, including vintage dresses on dress forms, paintings on the wall, a mirrored jewelry box, and shoes on a marble-topped antique cabinet.
Antique wooden dresser with ornate floral inlay and gold accents, topped with a mirror and a pair of black high-heeled boots
A decorative wall mount featuring a carved figure of a monkey wearing a hat, holding a red object, with ornate details in gold, green, and other colors.
Two mannequins dressed in vintage clothing are displayed next to a decorative mirror against a purple wall, with a framed oil painting of yellow flowers in a blue vase above them.
Clothing rack with a floral dress, several colorful dresses, and various jackets or cardigans. On the lower shelf are a yellow handbag, a red scarf, a blue handbag, and a quilted tan purse. A pair of blue sequined high heels is on a small wooden table beside the rack.
John Emms (British, 1843-1912) "New Forest Ponies"
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Set "English King" Service for 18 (108 pc) [SOLD]
A cozy reading corner with a brown leather tufted sofa and a patterned throw pillow, a wooden bookshelf filled with books, a decorative painting, a vintage table lamp, and a wooden chair with a leather seat.
Gorham Sterling Silver 7 pc. Tea and Coffee Service (291 ozt)
Michael Melia Hand-Made Table Lamp, Leaded Shade on Patinated Bronze Base
A decorative glass urn with intricate etched patterns sits atop a polished wooden table in a room with vibrant purple walls. The room features classic and antique furnishings, including a patterned chair with a yellow cushion, a dark wooden cabinet with ornate metal accents, and a painted porcelain sculpture on a tall pedestal. There are framed paintings on the walls, including still lifes and floral arrangements, adding to the elegant, vintage atmosphere of the space.
Wooden carved statue of a person holding a ball, placed on a wooden surface.
A cozy corner of a living room with a brown leather tufted sofa, a tall ornate lamp with a stained glass shade, wooden bookshelves filled with books, a small mirror with a decorative frame, and a framed painting of kittens and flowers.
Leonard Mizerek (American, b. 1947), Diptych: Brittany River Landscapes
Abstract impressionist painting of a cityscape with tall buildings, using vibrant colors like blue, purple, orange, and pink, framed in an ornate gold frame.
Paul Jean Marie Sain (French, 1853-1908) European River Landscape
Flemish School, Hunting Scene
A landscape with green fields and a yellow sky, possibly during sunset or sunrise, with clouds in the sky.
Adolf Muller-Grantzow (German, 1853-1914) "A Harvest Bouquet"
Painting of three kittens around a large glass vase filled with yellow roses, with a blue cloth partially covering a brown surface and a small turquoise bowl nearby.
Colorful painting of various flowers arranged in vases, including yellow, pink, purple, red, and orange blooms with green foliage, set against a light background.
Painting of a narrow street with old buildings, a person walking in center, another person standing on the left with a bucket, and archways in a European town scene.
A black and white charcoal sketch of a woman and a man sitting on a bench, resting with their eyes closed, dressed in vintage clothing.
A framed painting of a man in historical attire, wearing a red cloak and a black hat, standing outside a stone building with large windows. He is holding a paper and standing next to a brown horse loaded with saddlebags, in a courtyard with brick paving and greenery in the background.
A framed oil painting of a bouquet of yellow flowers in a dark blue vase with some flowers and petals scattered on a surface, set against a textured dark background.
A still life painting of pink and purple flowers in a blue and white vase, with oranges and orange slices on a white tablecloth.
A painting of three people sitting closely in a cozy room, with one man drinking a beer, a woman looking at a girl, and the girl listening; in the background, a beer glass and a framed picture on the wall.
A portrait painting of a woman dressed in historical attire with intricate lace and jewelry, framed in an ornate gold and black frame.
A framed painting of a nude woman with a dark background, showing a relaxed pose with her eyes closed and head tilted to the side.
Portrait of a man with a mustache and goatee, wearing an ornate gold and orange costume with intricate patterns, inside a decorative black and gold frame.
Oil painting of colorful potted flowers, including pink, white, and orange blossoms, arranged on a porch or garden ledge with a decorative stone spire and wooden lattice in the background, framed in ornate gold.
A framed oil painting of a young woman wearing a red headscarf, holding a stick, with a beach and cliffs in the background.
A landscape painting of a grassy field edged by trees with autumn foliage, all set against a blue sky. The painting is framed in an ornate gold frame.
A peaceful riverside scene at sunset with people on boats, a horse, and lush greenery, framed in an ornate gold frame.
Painting of a young girl with curly hair, wearing a white dress and a bonnet, smiling and holding a small bouquet of pink flowers, in a gold ornate frame.
A painting in a decorative gold frame depicting a rural river scene at sunset with two men on horseback herding cows, an old stone barn, lush green trees, and the sky with soft clouds reflected in the water.