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Alderfer Auction presents an online Fine and Decorative Arts auction including a wide array of items spanning various categories, with a particular emphasis on fine art and valuable collectibles.
Auction is open for pre-bidding at alderferauction.com until Thursday, September 12th at 10:00 AM, at which time pre-bidding will cease and the auction will go live at the auction center (no live audience, just our auctioneer and auction staff).
Among the most notable art pieces is Joseph Christian Leyendecker's oil on board, an illustration for E.W. Hornung's "Raffles" short story, showcasing the artist's mastery of commercial art. The sale also includes Frederick John Mulhaupt's oil on canvas "Christmas Snows," a captivating winter landscape, and an Andy Warhol "Mobil" screenprint from his iconic Ads Portfolio. Further art highlights include paintings by Walter Emerson Baum, Ben Solowey, William James Glackens, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Daniel Garber, George William Sotter, Henry Martin Gasser, Alfred Heber Hutty, Roy Cleveland Nuse, Peter Sculthorpe, Aaron Harry Gorson, John E. Berninger, Arthur Meltzer, George William Luks, Emile Albert Gruppe, Loet Vanderveen, Howard Chandler Christy, Samuel Bell Waugh, Mary Elizabeth Price, Rafal Olbinski,and Boris Solotareff.
Jewelry connoisseurs will delight in pieces from esteemed brands like Tiffany & Co. Notable items include a 14k yellow gold Tourmaline and Pearl Necklace, a platinum Art Deco 2 carat diamond ring, and an 18k gold opal and tsavorite ring by Katy Briscoe. Watch enthusiasts will be drawn to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch and the Breitling Emergency Superquartz titanium watch, both representing pinnacles of horological craftsmanship.
Silver enthusiasts will find exceptional flatware sets from Gorham, Reed & Barton, International Silver, Wallace, and Whiting, alongside unique Georg Jensen tablewares like an Art Deco sterling silver pitcher designed by Harald Nielsen and a "Scroll" sterling silver flatware service for 10.
Beyond the realm of fine art, this auction also features decorative and luxury collectibles and antiques. A standout piece is the Tiffany Studios twelve-light "Pond Lily" table lamp, exemplifying the beauty of Art Nouveau design. A Louis Vuitton leather travel trunk, Herend porcelain, Loetz art glass, a Tiffany & Co. bronze tazza, a Pittsburgh "Call of the Wild" lamp, a Birge & Fuller steeple shelf clock and sculptures by Anton Grath and Francois Alphonse Piquemal are represented.
History buffs will be intrigued by an 18th-century document relating to Pennsylvania Quakers and Native Americans. Nature and art intersect in a collection of Audubon bird prints from the octavo edition, prized for their scientific accuracy and artistic beauty.
The auction also features furniture items of exceptional quality to include a L. & J.G. Stickley Mission bookcase, Chinese Qing Dynasty Zitan and Hongmu cabinets showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.
With over 200 lots encompassing paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, silver, porcelain, glass, and furniture, this auction offers something for every discerning collector and art enthusiast.
Fine Art Exhibition in Doylestown, PA:
Wednesday, September 4th from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3795 Rt. 202, Doylestown, PA 18902
Preview at Hatfield, PA:
In-House Preview with no appointment necessary:
Monday, September 9th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday, September 10th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday, September 11th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
See auction listing for pickup and shipping information
Buyer’s Premium Applies. Corporate: Alderfer Auction, 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. Doylestown: 3785 Rt. 202, Doylestown, PA 18902. 215-393-3000. See website for Terms & Conditions. www.AlderferAuction.com. Members of: NAA & PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA & AAA. Certified CSA, USPAP Compliant. Lic. #: AY002260
