Antiques & Auction News 062416

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New-York Historical Society Remembers Muhammad Ali

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Special Installation “Ali: A Tribute” Will Run Until Aug. 14 FRIDAY JUNE 24, 2016 • VOL. 47, NO. 26

The American Political Items Collectors National Convention Is Slated For July 6 To 10 National Convention Will Be Held In Harrisburg, Pa. The Democratic National Convention is not the only assemblage of politically minded individuals that will be gathering in Pennsylvania this year. The American Political Items Collectors (APIC) have selected the Keystone State’s capital city of Harrisburg for their 2016 national convention. The Wednesday to Sunday, July 6 to 10, event will be headquartered at the Harrisburg Hilton, near many historical sites. Attendees This 1908 William H. Taft/James Sherman “elephant ears” jugate button has a value of approximately $8,000. from among the club’s 1,600 members will have an event-packed agenda available to them, including buying and selling at a 200-table bourse and visiting numerous local points of interest, from the Gettysburg A clothing button commemorating George Washington’s inauguration in 1789, embossed “Long Live The President,” is valued at approximately $3,000.

Battlefield to the home of James Buchanan Jr., the 15th President of the United States. The focus throughout will be on Pennsylvania’s rich political history, and an all-out effort This James M. Cox/FDR jugate button depicting the running mates from the presidential/vice-presidential election of 1920 has a value of $25,000-plus. will be made to engage the public and showcase the fascinating hobby of political memorabilia collecting. “On Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10, we’ll do something we’ve never done before, and that’s open our doors to the public, free of charge. Even the parking will be free,” said convention co-chair Ted Hake, who founded the York, Pa., auction house Hake’s Americana, the event’s Keystone-Level sponsor. “We want to make this an educational experience for all ages. Guests can browse the sellers’ tables and view a wealth of rare political memorabilia spanning a 200-year timeline, with values from $5 to $50,000. There will also be every imaginable type of vintage pop culture collectible for sale, from comic character, sports and rock music to advertising and WWII relics.” To encourage youngsters to attend, every visitor under 16 will receive a free bag of political campaign buttons plus a special button created for the event. “There’s a lot to do in central Pennsylvania, between the worldclass museums, historical sites, and family-fun attractions like

The New-York Historical Society commemorates the passing of Muhammad Ali with a special installation to celebrate his life and achievements. On view until Sunday, Aug. 14, “Ali: A Tribute” will feature his robe and gloves, signed by Ali, recently donated to NewYork Historical Society as part of the Time Inc. Archive, as well as the photograph “The Greatest,” taken in 1967 by George Kalinsky. Three-time heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) was one of the greatest athletes of our time - a superlative that the brash dynamo would himself proclaim. Born Cassius Clay in Louisville, Ky., the boxer surprised everyone when he defied seven-toone odds to beat reigning champion Sonny Liston in 1964. Ali captivated the world with his loud mouth, unorthodox boxing style, and political and religious convictions. He retook the heavyweight championship from George Foreman in 1974 at the “Rumble in the Jungle” in Zaire, outlasting the power puncher on the ropes. Ali won the championship for the third time in 1978 against Leon Spinks and finally retired in 1981.

Later this year, the New-York Historical Society will present “Muhammad Ali, LeRoy Neiman, and the Art of Boxing.” The exhibition, slated to open Friday, Dec. 16, will look at Ali’s career and life as a boxer and public figure through vivid watercolors and on-the-spot sketches created by his friend, the artist LeRoy Neiman. For more information, visit www.nyhistory.org.

Important Brazilian Collection Of Chinese Ceramics Makes World Debut At The Met on page 2

Ceramic Arts Studio Collectors Convention Is Set For Aug. 27 on page 9

George Kalinsky’s “The Greatest” was taken in 1967. Courtesy of the New-York Historical Society, gift of George Kalinsky.

Hartzell’s Auction Gallery Inc. To Offer Fine Collection Of Robert Whitley Furniture And Antiques On Friday, June 24, at 3 p.m., Hartzell’s Auction Gallery Inc. of Bangor, Pa., will offer the estate of Florence Greene of Buck Hill Falls, Pa., which includes 30plus pieces of Robert Whitley fur- Here are (6) Robert Whitley chairs and a table. niture purchased directly from Contemporary Art for his “Starfish Desk.” Following this prestigious Whitley in the 1960s and 70s. Robert Whitley (b. 1924) of New award, he received two presidential and numerous Hope, Pa., grew up in the antiques commissions business with guidance from his requests from museums. His works father. At an early age, Whitley were exhibited in both the showed interest and talent in the Smithsonian Institution and the art of furniture making. When he American Craft Museum. Whitley believes, “a truly excelwas just 14 he made his first piece of furniture for resale. In 1966, lent design - one that is pleasing to Whitley won the National Merit the eye, graceful in line, and serves Continued on page 2 Award from the Museum of

Onderdonk’s “Blue Bonnets” Bring $103,000 At Heritage Auctions on page 11

Plan For Your Stuff: The Power Of The Sticky Note on page 13

Alderfer’s Fine And Decorative Arts Auction To Be Held Thursday, June 30 on page 13

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The 1896 William McKinley/Garret Hobart mechanical “gold” bug pin-back with springaction wings that fly out to reveal the candidates’ images holds a value of $200-$300.

SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 Here is a pair of Robert Whitley Windsor chairs.

A Robert Whitley Starfish desk will be sold.

SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 8 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 8

FEATURED AUCTION: Cowan’s Auctions - June 24 & 25 in Cincinnati, Ohio - Page 4

AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 10 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15


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