Bertoia Auctions will bid a fond farewell to summer with its Automobilia Sale on Friday, Aug. 28. The 550-lot event will feature the second installment from the David Bausch collection, an extraordinary assemblage reflecting more than a century of automotive history, advertising and design. The sale encompasses an impressive range of material, from original advertising posters and fine art prints to enameled gasoline and oil signs, petroliana, automotive statuary, motoring and aviation-themed gentlemens accessories, pocket watches, ceramics, and Royal Doulton tableware. Together, the collection illustrates the many ways the automobile influenced not only transportation, but also the art, fashion and popular culture of the 20th century. Adding further depth to the auction is the debut of the Lenny Hummel collection, offering an outstanding selection of pre- and post-war Japanese tinplate automotive toys from some of the hobbys most desirable manufacturers. From elegant brass-era imagery and sporting automobilia to colorful advertising, decorative arts, and beautifully preserved toys, the Automobilia Sale offers collectors an exceptional opportunity to acquire objects representing nearly every facet of automotive history, said Jeanne Bertoia, co-founder of Bertoia Auctions. Whether pursuing museum-quality advertising, rare motoring ephemera, or nostalgic postwar toys, bidders will find a thoughtfully-curated sale celebrating the enduring fascination with the automobile, added Bertoia. Five of the auctions six expected top achievers are whimsical bronze sculptures by Stanley Wanlass (American, b. 1941-). An example is Lot #91, a hand-painted polychrome bronze sculpture depicting the historic 1903 San Francisco to New York City automobile endurance run, the first successful transcontinental crossing of the United States by automobile. Mounted on a carved walnut base, the richly detailed, 25-inch-long composition artwork portrays the Thomas Flyer carrying its bundled occupants, faithful dog and supplies across rugged terrain. A handsome 1929 Franklin Series 11 automobile, a 1992 Classic Car Club of America original car award winner, is certain to send paddles airborne. Finished in dark green with black fenders, the sedan exemplifies the advanced engineering that distinguished the H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company (Syracuse, N.Y., 1902-34). This well-preserved example represents one of Americas most innovative independent luxury automobiles of the Classic Era. On a much smaller scale, a 37-inch-long 1955 Lincoln Futura styling concept model is a nicely-detailed, hand-built 1.8 composite scale model of the Italian concept car introduced by Ford in 1955 and modified as the model for TVs Batmobile in 1966. This concept model, in near-mint condition, is expected to change hands for $1,500 to $2,500. A scarce ca. 1905 French gasoline advertising poster by J. L. Sesourd promotes Motricine fuel produced by the Societe Industrielle Franais des Petroles, one of Frances early petroleum suppliers during the pioneering years of the auto. The poster depicts a finely dressed couple racing through the countryside in an early open touring car, leaning into the turn as their vehicle barrels around a muddy bend. A stylish silver-plated figural desk set produced sometime between 1920 and 1930 depicts a chauffeur-driven touring automobile with a hinged rear compartment and opens to reveal a glass inkwell and divided accessory tray. The integrated pen tray and streamlined styling reflect the transition from Art Nouveau design to the Art Deco aesthetic. The Automobilia Sale will be held live at Bertoias gallery, at 2141 DeMarco Drive, Vineland, N.J., starting at 10 a.m. ET. Preview is by appointment only during the week prior to the auction. Remote bidding options include absentee, phone, or live online via Bertoia Live, LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable. For additional information, call 856-692-1881 or email toys@bertoiaauctions.com. All images courtesy of Bertoia Auctions.