Stenella Auctions of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased to present the estate collection of important bronze sculptures, period clocks, European porcelain, sterling silver, antique Chinese works of art, Victorian era furniture, and more on Thursday, Nov. 19, beginning at 10 a.m.
Collected by respected antique dealers Fred and Pat Boedewig of Victorian Antiques, this estate offers a diverse selection of quality antiques and unusual discoveries for collectors, dealers, decorators, and enthusiasts alike. Among stand-out lots will be “The Kiss" by Vasily Yakovlevich Grachev (1831-1905). This bronze sculpture was cast at the renowned C.F. Woerffel Foundry, ca. 1903, and represents a fine example of Imperial Russian bronze artistry. "Arab Warrior on Camel" by Émile Pinedo (1840-1916) is a French Orientalist bronze sculpture featuring exceptional detail and a striking composition. An Aaron Willard grandfather clock Tiffany bronze mantel clock are highlights in the clock category.
There are KPM hand-painted porcelain; Herend Rothschild bird porcelain dinnerware; fine Sèvres porcelain; sterling silver flatware sets and additional silver offerings; an assortment of rare German porcelain and bisque figures; and a large grouping of 19th-century Chinese reverse glass paintings, sculptures, and vessels.
The selection of Victorian era antiques include a cheval dressing mirror, an Italian carved corner cabinet, Art Nouveau lighting and fine art. The estate is a vast offering of antiques, decorative furnishings, and collectibles.
The Boedewigs ran the business Victorian Antiques and were well known among fellow dealers and collectors, at Rice's Market, antique shops in Lahaska, Pa.; Lambertville, N.J.; and the former Black Angus in Adamstown, Pa.
To learn more, call 215-453-8490 or visit www.stenellaantiques.com.