On Saturday, June 30, beginning at 10 a.m., Hartzell's Auction Gallery Inc. will sell the estate of local artist Myra Kyle of Cresco, Pa. The on-site auction includes a wide variety of 19th and 20th century artwork, pottery, furniture, decorative arts, books, and art supplies’
Kyle's barn studio produced a trove of never-before-offered works from the 1950s and ‘60s. The artwork includes oils, watercolors, sketches, mixed media and sculpture. Notable are abstracts and portraits by Kyle and her sister-in-law, Iris P. Sukoneck (Pat Steir). Also found were metal works and drawings by Kyle's brother, Merle Steir. Shelves of art pottery, pottery making equipment and other interesting items were in the studio.
In addition to the 200-plus lots of artwork, there are many other noteworthy items, including a Steinway & Sons Model "O" baby grand piano, a Gustav Stickley bookcase, a Dutch cupboard, Meissen dinnerware, sterling silver, gold and silver jewelry, Dunbar tables, a George Ohr mug, a Higby Art pottery bowl, photo album with Abraham Lincoln, and much more.
A preview will be held on Friday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1175 Bush Road, Cresco, Pa. Internet bidding will be facilitated by Liveauctioneers.com. Bidders who wish to participate online are encouraged to register 24 hours prior to the auction. Absentee bids will be accepted prior to the auction. Phone lines will be limited due to lack of cellular reception and must be reserved by 5 p.m. on June 29.
The real estate, which includes a well-maintained 1902 home, swimming pool, barn and outbuildings on 9-plus acres, will be offered for sale at noon on auction day.
For more information, contact Hartzell's Auction Gallery Inc. at 610-588-5831 or email hartzell@epix.net.