Witman Auctioneers Inc., Manheim, Pa., held an auction on Nov. 12, at the Lebanon Expo Center at 80 Rocherty Road in Lebanon. It was a diverse sale with contemporary folk art, old cars, firearms, pottery, and much more.
The following prices were realized and include a buyer’s premium: An Abner Zook, 1990, three-dimensional diorama covered bridge winter snow scene sold for $17,000. Abner Zook (1921-2010) and twin brother Aaron (1921-2003) were Amish visual artists known for elaborate three-dimensional diorama sculptured paintings. The work from both of them is highly collectible today. Two Aaron Zook three-imensional circular diorama bird plates sold for $1,540 each. A Conestoga covered wagon with team of horses, made by relative Joel Zook, realized $5,500.
A 1976 Ford Mustang Ghia sold for $14,850, and a 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan, $13,200. A Ruger M77 rifle with scope sold for $633; a Sako Forester bolt action rifle, $550, and a Military SKS 7.62 bolt action rifle realized $468.
Ned Foltz (Reinholds, Pa.) is a redware potter working in the Pennsylvania German tradition. A Foltz Santa and reindeer went for $231; a Foltz Santa and sleigh, $209; and Foltz Santas sold for $198 each.
To learn more, call Witman Auctioneers at 717-665-5735.