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Variety Sale Excels At Hartzell’s By Karl Pass
FRIDAY MARCH 15, 2019 • VOL. 50, NO. 11
Harry F. Long: Folk Artist Of Reinholds By Karl Pass Folk artist Harry F. Long was born April 13, 1895, and died Jan. 27, 1970. The son of Jacob and Amanda Long, he lived in the West Cocalico Township, northern Lancaster County village of Reinholds, Pa. Harry served in WWI and was later employed at Eberly’s Hardware Store at the corner of Harry F. Long is top left, ca. 1918-19, location unknown. Photo Mechanic Street and courtesy of Dennis Stephen. Main Street (Route 897). Long was a self-taught painter and woodworker. His nickname was “Shorty.” Antiques dealer Mary Snyder also had her first antiques shop in the Eberly’s Hardware Store building, prior to moving her shop down East Main Street toward Trinity Chapel (Reinholds Station Trinity Chapel). Harry lived next to the chapel. Harry’s younger brother (by one year), John F. Long (1894-1984), was a carpenter and house painter by profession but also a self-taught artist. John was a profilic painter and worked on reverse glass. Harry did not, primarily working in oil-onboard and also gouache-on-paper. Also, Harry was not an active painter,
Here is Harry Long during his service in WWI, ca. 1917. Photo courtesy of Dennis Stephen.
Harry Long made and painted this child’s chair. Image courtesy of Dennis Stephen.
unlike his brother, who outlived him by 14 years. His output likely numbered under 100 paintings. By comparison, John produced nearly 1,000 paintings on reverse glass during his lifetime. Harry was just as known for his woodworking as he was in town for his paintings. He constructed and paint-decorated children’s chairs and toy boxes. Harry also did cane seating repair, according to relative Dennis Stephen. It is not known if Snyder or Continued on page 2
Two folk art paintings by Harry Long. Courtesy of John and Jen Chaski.
Hartzell’s Auction Gallery in Bangor, Pa., held a multi-consignor sale on Feb. 2 that provoked bidder competition and several newsworthy results. Founded in 1943, the family-owned and operated auction company is in its fourth generation. The following are a few of the prices realized. A very small lidded Newton’s Improved pocket celestial globe sold for $6,325. A Sterling Strauser oil-on-canvas painting went for $3,200; a Rookwood vellum vase, $738; an 18th-century high chest, $6,785; an early top hat, $1,170; and a marbleized slate checkboard sold for $984. An early Continued on page 3
This tall seated chalk cat went for $4,428.
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This Newton’s Improved pocket celestial globe sold for $6,325.
Alderfer Auction Expands Its Transition Team Online Only Coins And Jewelry Auction Slated For March 19 At Pook & Pook Inc. on page 4
From left to right are Bradley Weidman, Joanna Childs, Bonnie Childs, Trudy Sutters, Wendy Gehret, Dan Angstadt, Lucy Brubaker and Kathy Yost. Alderfer Auction recently announced the expansion of its Transition Team during a time of growth and customer need. This outstanding team of eight will play a vital role in developing a transition plan and timeline while utilizing its strengths in problem solving, organizational skills and compassion. After years of accumulating personal property, the thought of moving one’s belongings can be overwhelming. The Alderfer Auction Transition Team will develop the downsizing plan, orchestrate the transition, design the new home floor plan, coordinate appraisal of personal property, pack and sort, unpack and make the new house a home. The Transition Team helps the customer envision and design their new home floor plan. They take measurements and provide a visual blueprint that brings the
customer’s furniture and belongings to life in a new environment. A transition customer states, “The whole transitions team simply did an outstanding job, and you clearly understand the unique needs of older clients. My parents were not prepared for this move, but you expertly stepped in where they left off and got everything packed up to go on the truck. Such an enormous load off the minds of us adult kids already straining to assist our elderly parents in this transition. You guys rock!” The challenge of transition for an individual, and his/her family, can result in emotional and physical stress. Whether one is experiencing life changes, relocation or moving, downsizing, retirement or liquidating collections, the Alderfer Auction Transition Team can develop a customized transition Continued on page 2
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Six Types Of Attendees At Today’s Antiques Shows on page 12
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 8 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 8
FEATURED AUCTION: Bodnar’s Auction Sales - March 28 in Edison, New Jersey - Page 6
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 15 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15