Seller Story
Jane H. Roesch, Pittsburgh, PA
Jane H. Roesch was warm, giving and well cultured, she was a dedicated philanthropist, passionate antique collector and lover of the arts. Jane was born in Oklahoma but spent many years in northern California where she met and married the love of her life, William Roesch. William, an executive with Kaiser Industries, would ultimately bring Jane to Pittsburgh where he took the helm as CEO of U.S. Steel. After William unexpectedly passed away from a brain tumor in 1983, Jane directed her energy towards honoring his legacy and the city of Pittsburgh. Jane offered her guidance and service to many important institutions including the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Children’s Home and Pittsburgh Public Theater.
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Armchair
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Tiffany & Co. "Man in the Moon" Sterling Silver Baby Rattle, 2008-2023
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mesh Bib Necklace
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
14K 1.00 CTW Diamond Band
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Still Life Oil Painting of Iced Tea in Mason Jar With Lemon Slice
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Mid Century Modern Style Walnut Sculpted Front Nightstand Commode
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Garncarek Aleksander Pond Landscape Oil Painting "Staw," 2024
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Rookwood Pottery Floral Basket Art Tile, Early to Mid 20th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Rejina Pyo x Projekt Produkt RP-11 C03 Sunglasses
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Hudson River School Oil Painting of a Hunter on a Lake, Late 19th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Wooded Landscape Oil Painting of Pond
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
English Georgian Style Pine Two-Drawer Table with Carved Skirt, 19th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Alfio Grasso Oil Painting of Seated Nude "Sunset," 1970
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Eastlake Style Birdseye Maple and Single Drawer Desk, Late 19th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Ballard Designs "Garden District" Mirrors in Weathered Finish
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Halftone Print After Tadashi Asoma's "Lily Pond in Summer"
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
18K Cyma Quartz Wristwatch
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
José M. Lima Floral Still Life Oil Painting, 2023
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Oster Bread Maker and The Juiceman Kitchen Appliances
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Victorian Walnut and Poplar Bed Frame, Late 19th Century
In 1988 Jane opened the charming and whimsical Merryvale antique shop currently located on Ellsworth Ave in Shadyside, PA. The shop was the realization of a dream she shared with her late husband, antiques and art were a lifelong passion for them both. The store’s original inventory came from their homes in Carmel, California and in Pittsburgh, Jane had been collecting and buying at auction for years. Merryvale exemplified a lively, eclectic sensibility and was full of English silver, Country French furniture and American impressionist art.
Jane contributed significantly to the Pittsburgh arts community, including the commission of sculptor Richard Serra for the creation of a statement piece at the Carnegie Museum of Art in honor of William.
The pieces featured in this sale represent Jane’s immense impact on the city of Pittsburgh, her travels and a lifetime of collecting wonderful things.