Antiques & Auction News 012420

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Alderfer’s Has Record-Breaking $1 Million Three-Auction Event Irish Painting By Paul Henry Sells For $45,750 To Art Gallery In Ireland FRIDAY JANUARY 24, 2020 • VOL. 51, NO. 4

Briggs Auction Sets New Marks At Record Estate Sale Iron Koro Or Ginger Jar Brings $144,000 Briggs Auction Inc.’s Fine Estate Auction held Nov. 22 featured a wide-ranging selection of antiques and more from a prominent Catasauqua, Pa., estate belonging to C. Thomas and Alexandra Huston Fuller. The highlight of the sale was the lot that set a new auction record, a fine 19th-century Japanese koro-on-stand that realized $144,000. All prices reported include a buyer’s premium. From the Meiji period, this 24-inch-tall iron vase was decorated in high relief mixed metal with alternating panels of figural, bird, and floral designs on a background of gilt floral accents and blossoms in relief, one panel of which is signed. The lid figures possess a gilt repeating design and reticulated ball rim, with artist’s seal underneath. The koro reposes on a matching stand with geometric-design legs. The piece has a rich American history as well, having been part of the collection of Mrs. George W. Continued on page 2

Alderfer Auction in Hatfield, Pa., showcased its Fine and Decorative Arts, Collector’s and Firearm Auctions during a threeauction event held Dec. 11 through 17, all total hitting a record-breaking $1 million mark. The Fine and Decorative Arts Auction featured a historic Revolutionary War letter about the Battle of Germantown; diamond, gold and platinum jewelry and many timepieces including Patek Philippe pocket and wrist watches; art glass; silver; Asian arts; An Irish painting, “Lough Derg” by Paul Henry, sold for a Tiffany Studio “Acorn” $45,750 to a buyer in Ireland. lamp; fine art works from Paul Henry’s painting, titled the estates of Wayne Forbes, Joseph Greenberg, Ben Marcune “Lough Derg,” sold for a strong and others; bronze sculptures and $45,750. As Irish bidders were on the phone and online, the art Persian carpets. This sale started by selling a 14- gallery that sold the piece in the carat gold solitaire ring featuring a 1980s, Oriel Gallery in Dublin, 3.19-carat brilliant cut diamond for Ireland, won the bid, and will be $25,740. The Joseph Greenberg gilt bringing the painting “back home.” Alderfer Auction broke one of with undertone and gesso scrolled frame mirror struck a fancy at its own records when a Jean Halter $3,100. Local and international winterscape painting realized artists gleamed, starting with two $26,325. Alderfer’s held the record prolific Irish artists. The first, Jack at $20,700 set in 2006. A Bucks Butler Yeats’ oil-on-board painting, County collector and real estate “Sea and Lake,” relished a $49,725 developer who was enamored by Continued on page 3 realized price.

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This 19th-century iron koro or ginger jar realized $144,000.

Lancaster Muzzle Loading Rifle Association To Hold Show And Sale Two-Day Event To Take Place At Lancaster Farm And Home Center On Feb. 1 And 2

This matched pair of 19th-century Chamberlain’s Worcester porcelain fruit coolers sold for $3,840.

The Lancaster Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (LMLRA) will hold its 63rd annual Gun Show on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2, at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center located at 1383 Arcadia Road, off Route 72 (Manheim Pike) in Lancaster, Pa. The show will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested by the organization. There will be more than 100 tables of modern and antique guns and other items, such as muzzle loaders, black powder items, knives, books, and various accessories. The public is invited to buy, sell, or trade items at the show. Food will be available. The LMLRA was founded in 1956

Quinn’s To Launch Into New Year With Large Auction Of Rare Books, Antique Maps And Americana on page 7

and currently has approximately 100 members. The club has monthly meetings. The purpose on the nonprofit is to encourage and promote the interest in collecting muzzle loading firearms and related items. For additional information about the show or organization, readers may contact Jim Kleppinger by calling 717-368-4653 or email LMLRA@comcast.net.

Milestone Auctions To Host Historic Militaria, Weapons And Firearms Auction on page 10

In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3

This James Pollard oil-on-canvas coaching scene titled “The Yarmouth Mail/Colchester,” from 1831, realized $7,200.

SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 4 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 5 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 5

FEATURED AUCTION: Quinn’s Auction Galleries - January 23 in Falls Church, Virginia - Page 7

AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 6 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 11


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