Cordier Auctions, located in Harrisburg, Pa., reports a strong year for 2021. The company, established in 2006, holds auctions throughout the year with a focus on fine and decorative arts, as well as coins, sterling, stamps and jewelry, firearms and militaria, estate/consignment, and real estate. In 2020, they transitioned to online-only auctions. It was clear that online auctions were the direction the industry was headed and, for us, the pandemic created the motivation for us to move more quickly, noted David Cordier. Cordiers quarterly Fine and Decorative Arts highlights in 2021 included a Severin Roesen (1815-72) still life, 42-by-52-inch oil-on-canvas painting that was unsigned but with a strong attribution from William H. Gerdts. It sold for $25,200. A pair of 14-carat 4.05 CTW diamond ear studs brought $19,200, a Yamaha C3 conservatory grand piano brought $10,200, and a set of eight Warren Platner for Knoll chairs fetched $10,200, going to a buyer in Zurich, Switzerland. A Chinese bronze seated Buddha went to a buyer in Fuzhou, China, for $9,000. A rare American printed document, a Manifesto & Proclamation, October 1778, commanded $22,800. The Manifesto & Proclamation was presented by the Earl of Carlisle Sir Henry Clinton and William Eden offering the British colonists a repeal of parliamentary taxation and internal self-government as a last effort to quell the American Revolution. Printed by Tory (and reported Colonial spy) James Rivington, the Peace Commission appealed to the states, who in turn rejected the plea by burning down Rivingtons New York print shop. This example was consigned by a direct descendant of Mary Rittenhouse of Philadelphia (1795-1873). Cordier also conducts Firearms and Militaria auctions three times per year, which feature antique to modern firearms. Results included a long rifle signed by John Armstrong that was purchased by a local collector for $9,600. A U.S. Rifle Cal. .30 M1D Garand with M48 scope brought $3,360, and a Norwegian M1914 semi-auto pistol sold for $2,760. When working with clients for estates or significant downsizing and relocation, real estate may be part of the auction companys services. In 2021, Cordier sold properties in Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, State College, Hummelstown, Camp Hill, Carlisle, York Haven, Newville, Dauphin, Lancaster, and Williamsport. Sale prices ranged from $91,000 to $452,000. As a component of its estate services, Cordier also holds bi-monthly personal property auctions at its auction house and on location at the consignor residence. Estate auctions can include a broad range of material, and sometimes bidder competition results in pleasant surprises such as a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk that brought $8,400 and a group of McIntosh HiFi components that sold for $4,080. Estate auctions often feature vehicles, and some outstanding examples included a 1979 MGB Limited Edition, a 1957 MGA Roadster, a 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT, and a 1965 AMC Rambler American 440 Convertible. The prize of the vehicle sales in 2021 was a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S with 11,691 miles, which sold for $72,000. All prices reported include a 20-percent buyers premium. All of Cordiers auctions can be found online by visiting www.CordierAuction.com. For more information, email info@cordierauction.com.