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Estate Sale in Philadelphia | Antiques | Artwork | Furniture | Collectibles | Online Auction
Event Details
Alderfer Auction presents an online Estate Sale in Philadelphia featuring an extensive collection of antique furniture, artwork, photography equipment, and decorative items spanning various eras and styles ng from vintage furniture and artwork to outdoor equipment and collectibles.
Bid online now through Monday, August 19th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute.
The furniture selection includes Victorian and Renaissance Revival pieces, such as a Grand Rapids walnut bookcase, carved console tables, and marble-top parlor tables. Notable items include a Steinway console piano and an antique Western saddle with tooled leather.
The art collection is diverse, encompassing oil paintings, watercolors, prints, and mixed media works. Subjects range from landscapes and portraits to abstract pieces. Highlights include works by Richard E. Bishop, Paul Rickert, and Olga Furman. The auction also features a selection of vintage photographs, daguerreotypes, and glass negatives.
Photography enthusiasts will find a treasure trove of vintage equipment, including Leica cameras, lenses, and accessories. The collection boasts enlargers, light boxes, and darkroom supplies from renowned brands like Leitz and Kodak. Also available are books and periodicals related to photography and camera collecting.
Decorative items abound, with a focus on porcelain and glassware. Limoges, Haviland, and Henriot Quimper pieces are well-represented. The auction includes a variety of crystal stemware, paperweights, and art glass objects. Metalwork enthusiasts will appreciate the selection of brass, copper, and silver-plated items, including candlesticks, serving pieces, and decorative objects.
Book collectors will find an array of volumes covering topics such as art, history, religion, and children's literature. Notable offerings include vintage French cuisine books and a collection of Pennsylvania-focused titles.
The auction also features an assortment of musical instruments, including violins and a vintage Slingerland banjolin. Collectors of militaria and historical items will be interested in the replica Revolutionary War uniform and vintage newspapers covering significant events like the Kennedy assassination.
Rounding out the collection are various curiosities and collectibles, such as antique toys, vintage Christmas ornaments, and scientific instruments like microscopes and lab glassware. The auction also includes a selection of gemstone and mineral specimens, along with related reference books.
This eclectic auction offers something for collectors and enthusiasts across a wide range of interests, from fine art and antiques to scientific instruments and vintage technology.
Preview: Online Only
Pick Up Day By Appointment Only:
- Thursday August 15th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Successful bidders will receive the full pick up address with their invoice and instructions on how to schedule a pick up appointment.
NOTE: If you are unable to make the scheduled pick-up days and would like to inquire about our transport service, please call 215-393-3000 or email [email protected]
prior to the auction close.
For an additional fee, Alderfer Auction may be able to transport your items back to the auction center in Hatfield, PA for you to pick-up within 5 business days. Additional fees will be applied to your invoice for this service. Some items may not qualify for our transport services.
Buyer’s Premium Applies. Corporate: Alderfer Auction, 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. Doylestown: 3785 Rt. 202, Doylestown, PA 18902. See website for Terms & Conditions. www.AlderferAuction.com. Members of: NAA & PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA & AAA. Certified CSA, USPAP Compliant. Lic. #: AY002260
