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“Guercino: Virtuoso Draftsman” On View At The Morgan

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2019 • VOL. 50, NO. 40

Bertoia Auctions The Gentleman’s Collection: Antique Toy, Marklin Train And Christmas Collection Of Tony Annese Set For Oct. 11 Annese Collection Exhibits Highest Standards Of Condition Throughout Its Various Categories Year round, Bertoia Auctions brings an incredible selection of antique and vintage toys to the collector marketplace, but the pinnacle of their annual roster is the twiceyearly Signature Auction, which places the spotlight on a single-owner collection worthy of VIP status. The next Signature Auction, slated for Friday, Oct. 11, features “The This deluxe Gottschalk three-stall stable with original Gottschalk G e n t l e m a n ’ s horse is a book example from “The Small World of Dolls’ Houses” Collection,” the life- by Flora Gill Jacobs and will be estimated at $6,000-$9,000. time antique toy, Marklin train and Christmas collection of former Antique Toy Collectors of America president and former chairman of the board of the Golden Glow of Christmas Past, Tony Annese. A commercial real estate developer, Annese started collecting toys in the early 1970s. He made a proactive effort to meet the high-profile collectors of that decade and developed relationships that led to his acquisition of many first-rate A magnificent carousel elephant platform hardwood, toys over the years that followed. toy, polychrome-painted He educated himself by reading early 1900s, possibly Philadelphia Toboggan reference books and original toy Company, will be estimated at company catalogs, as well as chat- $20,000-$30,000. ting with sellers who set up at Brimfield and the few antique toys they were so visual.” Then one day shows that existed at that time. Annese saw a Marklin train with “My collecting was always dri- its beautiful original box and decidven by aesthetics,” said Annese. “I ed then and there that he would liked 19th-century paper-litho toys build a European train collection. because the artwork added depth He did just that, amassing a superb and dimension, and I found game collection of Marklin rarities. box covers fascinating because As bidders will see for themselves when they attend the preview and auction at Bertoia’s, the Annese collection is comprised of six main categories. 1. Christmas Antiques “Christmas is such a strong part of American culture. Every manufacturer, no matter what they produced, This ca. 1930 Hubley Indian motorcycle had some sort of Christmas items. with civilian driver will be estimated at You might say it’s the ultimate $4,000-$7,000. Continued on page 2

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino (1591-1666), was arguably the most interesting and diverse draftsman of the Italian Baroque era, a natural virtuoso who created brilliant drawings in a broad range of media. The Morgan owns more than 25 works by the artist, and these are the subject of a focused exhibition, supplemented by a handful of loans from public and Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Il Guercino (1591-1666), private New York collec- did this work, “Vision of St. Philip Neri,” in 1646-47, a pen and tions, to be held at the brown ink, with brown wash, courtesy of the Morgan Library Morgan from Friday, and Museum, gift of János Scholz, 1977.49, photography by Oct. 4, to Feb. 2, 2020. Graham S. Haber. The exhibition will include sheets from all moments of including multiple studies for the artist’s career. His early aware- several projects, allowing the ness of the work of the Carracci in visitor to see Guercino’s mind at Bologna is documented by figures work as he reconsidered his ideas. drawn from everyday life as well as The Morgan’s holdings also include brilliant caricatures; two drawings studies for engravings, as well as for Guercino’s own drawing manual highly finished landscape and are further testament to his figure drawings that were indepeninterest in questions of academic dent works. While some of the Morgan’s practice. Following his career, a range of preparatory drawings Guercino drawings are well known, includes studies made in connec- they have never been exhibited or tion with his earliest altarpieces as published as a group, and the Continued on page 6 well as his mature masterpieces,

“The Story Of Tools” New Book Is A Celebration Of The Beauty And Craftsmanship Behind The Tools Of Handmade Trades Tools tell the story of human history. Whoever made the first rudimentary implement used it to bridge the gap between ape and human, and both tools and humans evolved from there. For anyone from a craftsperson to a handyman, the right tools are a satisfying extension of one’s hand. They enable us to measure, plan, and fabricate our ideas into reality and efficiently tackle our repair and maintenance projects. “The Story of Tools,” a new book divided into three beautifully photographed chapters—Wood and Stone; Earth, Metal, and Glass; and Material, Cloth, and Decoration— tells the story of 25 featured tools through the eyes of those whose craft and livelihood depend on them. Axes, awls, drills, hammers, hole punches, chisels and more are examined by masters of handmade trades, from blacksmiths, silversmiths, and spoon makers to sculptors, gardeners, and architects. “The Story of Tools” celebrates the culture of the maker and is the perfect read for anyone who works with their hands and appreciates tools, ingenuity, and beautiful design. About the Author Hole & Corner was launched in May 2013 as a lifestyle brand celebrating and promoting creativity, craftsmanship, heritage, and

AAN Current News

Annual Berks County Art Show, “Realism To Abstract,” Set For Oct. 6 To 13 on page 2

23rd Annual Columbus Day Weekend Sale Set For Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall on page 6

Thomas Chandler’s Pottery Production on page 10

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“Shell Games” on page 13

In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 7

FEATURED AUCTION: Morphy Auctions - October 5, 6, and 7 in Denver, Pennsylvania - Page 9

AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15


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