A marathon two-day auction of 1,000-plus lots of fine and decorative arts achieved robust results at Fontaines Auction Gallery on June 6 and 7 when it surpassed estimates to total $5.75 million. Drawing significant interest from collectors across the globe with this sale, the auction results bear out the enduring appeal of high-quality craftsmanship from the delicate leaded glass of Tiffany Studios to the rugged, industrial artistry of Paul Evans along with rarity and provenance. It was a great auction filled with singular items and enthusiastic bidding, said auctioneer and owner John Fontaine. We were gratified with the response from our audience, and the auction showed clear market strengths. Dominating the auction were about 250 lots of Tiffany Studios items anchored by noteworthy turn-of-the-20th-century table lamps and lighting fixtures as well as a collection of stained glass windows from Tiffany Studios, which originated from Forest Hill Abbey in the Forest Hill and Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. The seven windows, commissioned from the firm in 1920 by renowned Chicago-based architect Sidney Lovell, became the centerpiece of the auctions first session. The top lot was a Tiffany Studios landscape window, which soared past its $80,000 to $120,000 estimate to bring $275,000. Large Tiffany windows can be challenging to sell due to their size not being an easy addition to most homes, but this 72-by-24-inch window had nothing to deter bidders. Between its artistry and provenance and beauty, bidding was highly competitive, and the window went to an online buyer. Another notable window from the same grouping of the same size, a window with a female figure, achieved $100,000 going to a different bidder. The seven windows together attained a total of $668,000. The market is healthy for rare Tiffany lighting, particularly lamps. Demand continued unabated for classic floral examples, with six lots breaking the $100,000 mark and many more achieving high five-figure prices. A large Tiffany Studios Lotus table lamp, ca. 1910 and having a 26.25-inch diameter shade, fetched $143,750, surpassing its $80,000 to $120,000 estimate. Another important example was the ca. 1905 Dragonfly table lamp in a smaller size with a 20-inch diameter shade that flew to $131,250. Also topping $100,000 were a Drophead Dragonfly table lamp, paired with a Roman base, which realized $125,000, and a ca. 1910 Dogwood chandelier that made $100,000. Dichroic glass, a sought-after characteristic, helped drive the price of a ca. 1920 Dragonfly table lamp to $106,250 and a rare ca. 1910 Fish Scale chandelier to $118,750. While Tiffany Studios was a focus, the auction also showcased significant interest in other makers and rare collectibles. One of the surprise performers of the weekend was a Handel Poppy table lamp. With a pre-sale estimate of $20,000 to $30,000, the early 20th-century reverse-painted lamp saw intense bidding before selling for $81,250, making it a world record for a Handel Poppy, while a rare Bigelow, Kennard & Co. Cherry Blossom chandelier, early 20th century, brought $40,625. Mid-Century Modern never seems to go out of vogue, and a standout in this sale was a Paul Evans deep relief cabinet (Model PE-42), 1975, which brought $31,250. Sought after for its signature welded and polychromed steel construction, cabinets like this example remain a favorite among Mid-Century Modern collectors. Its not often that numismatics are prominently featured here, but crossing the block was a collection of St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle gold coins, spanning 1907 to 1928, which realized an above-estimate selling price of $93,750. A rare 1811 $5 gold coin in MS63 condition also outperformed its estimate to bring $37,500. The second session of the auction, comprising 531 lots, offered a diverse array of fine arts and antiquities. Among notable sales was a Salvador Dali lithograph, Lincoln in Dali Vision, which earned $6,250, easily outperforming its $400 to $600 estimate. All prices reported include the buyers premium. For more information, visit www.fontainesauction.com.