Alderfer's upcoming fine and decorative arts sale comprises an exquisite sampling of collections and will take place on Thursday, June 30, at noon. Collection highlights include fine artwork, fine jewelry, sterling silver flatware and accoutrements, art pottery, samplers, Tiffany and leaded glass lamps, miniature portraits, sculpture, Persian, Sarouk and Tabriz rugs, and Wharton Esherick chairs and other fine furniture.
This high-end auction sparkles with exquisite jewelry featuring his and her two-plus carat diamonds, among other unique jewelry. Following jewelry will be Delft pottery, Satsuma pottery and Cloisonne vases. Take special notice of a large, lifetime collection of art pottery featuring Rookwood, Marblehead and large amount of Weller pottery. Not to be missed, a Tiffany Studios leaded glass lamp, adorned with bright, cheerful poppies supported by a bronze base, make this exquisite art glass lamp a breathtaking work of art.
Among the furniture being auctioned are a rare set of six Wharton Esherick "ash chairs" coming from an estate in Wayne, Pa. Also coming to market will be items from the Halford estate, a four generation collection.
The auction will culminate with a superb collection of fine art, many late 19th, early 20th century and contemporary Pennsylvania Impressionists including work by William Francis Taylor, George Sotter, Paulette Van Roekens, Harry Leith-Ross, Howard Pyle, George A. Newman, Fern Coppedge, and Walter E. Baum.
Of special interest is a regal maritime painting by Montague Dawson, featuring “H.M.S. Vangard,” carrying the Royal family on a South African Voyage in 1947.
Preceding the Fine and Decorative Arts auction will be an uncatalogued Discovery Art auction featuring over 250 works of art, selling without reserve. Discover 19th, 20th, and 21st century artist workings in oil, watercolor and works on paper. The Discovery sale will begin at 9:00 a.m.
To contact Alderfer’s, located at 501 Fairgrounds Road in Hatfield, Pa., call 215-393-3000 or visit www.AlderferAuction.com.