DOUBLE SHOT OF DECOR at GARTH’S DUO of FEBRUARY AUCTIONS

Garth’s Auctions will present a double shot of decor for its bidders during the February 3rd Eclectic Auction and the February 4th Auction of Asian, Continental and American Fine Art, Furniture and Decorative Accessories.  Presenting over 1500 lots in two days, Garth’s will be looking to capitalize on the seasonal home decor consumer, strong bidder response generated at the January 6-7 Americana Auction, as well as a robust market for antique firearms.

ECLECTIC

The Friday February 3rd session will feature the typical array of fabulous furniture, porcelains, silver, jewelry and more, but the third installment of the firearms and accoutrement collection from the late Stephen H. Romanoff of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will bring additional excitement.  With parts one and two of the collection having headlined two previous auction sessions which earned just over $900,000, this session still has surprises and should offer some sweet bargains. A Springfield Model 1898 Krag rifle with a 30” round barrel, walnut stock and brass muzzle protector should bring $400-$600.  A "Henry Parker Warranted" .44 caliber percussion rifle with half-stock, 35" octagonal barrel, brass accoutrement's and patch box is estimated at $200-400. Several Smith & Wesson revolvers featuring  1 1/2, 2nd & 4th models & a 1st Model aka “Baby Russian” are each estimated on the $400–$800 range, while a Connecticut Arms Co. Pocket Revolver is gauged to be worth about $400–$600. These are just a few of approximately 200+ firearms selling. Additionally a group of Nazi memorabilia will cross the block. A German Reich chancellery tapestry measuring 67" x 58 1/2" is considered to be one of the more special pieces. Made of a heavy red pile with a gold outlined, black swastika surrounded by a gold oak leaf wreath, all within a gold, black and white border, the piece was reportedly acquired by a Captain in the US Army while stationed in Europe (estimate $1,000-$2,000). Other Nazi memorabilia includes U-Boat badges, coins, a stadium size banner (12'6" x 7'5", estimate $125-$225), and SS daggers (estimate $300-$500 each). A lot comprised of a flag, an arm band, a pennant, and a funeral sash should sell for $150-250.

There was enough jewelry of note in this auction to warrant the production by Garth’s staff of a special girls’ night out event called Bling and Beverages in late January. If you don’t have the time to jet in for the night, you can still preview online.  Don’t miss the fabulous three stone diamond ring estimated at $2,000-$3,000. Set in a 14K white gold band, the ring features prong set diamonds with the center oval stone 1.31ct, SI3, H color, flanked by old European round side stones, .80 ct total weight, SI1-SI2, I-J color. Other items of interest include a suite of jewelry by Mark Patterson. The "Rose Petal" style pin/pendant and earrings each have pink sapphires and diamonds and are marked "750". Together with a "14K Italy" chain, 18"long, the lot is expected to reach $400-$600. A group of gold jewelry comprised of a heavy rope necklace marked "Krementz" with a flower/diamond pendant marked "14K", 30"long, and a ladies dome-style "14K" white gold ring with multiple rows of small stones, probably diamonds, is estimated at $600-$1,000. Fancy a special ring? A ladies 18K with prong set black pearl can be had for $500-$800.

Eclectic bidders love buying silver at these absolute auctions, and Garth’s staff has worked hard to offer some wonderful opportunities.  An English sterling silver desk set hallmarked for Edward Barnard & Sons, London and 1898 is likely to be a star among the silver category. With a central box having a lamp on top and a snake handle, flanked by inkwells with flame finials, ram's heads and foliate swags, the whole set rests on a stepped base with pen trays and claw feet. While only 8" high, it weighs a hefty 113.17 ozt and is expected to sell for $3,000-$3,500. From the same fine silver collection as the desk set,  the auctioneers will offer up several lots of flatware, Gorham & Towle sterling bowls (estimate $1,000-$1,200 and $700-$900), a Gorham sterling tea set ($1,300-$1,600), a pair of Kirk & Sons sterling urns ($1,200-$1,400) and a Tiffany sterling center bowl ($2,400-2,600). Another interesting piece is a silverplated caster set.  It was presentation piece with a shield form medallion inscribed to Mr. James Barnes "by the Principal Servants of Glebe Mills, Hollinwood, August 1st 1901". A bit of research by Garth’s staffer Cheryl-Lynn May yielded information that Glebe Mills was a cotton mill located in England at the turn of the 20th century. May commented “What makes this little gem such a fascinating piece of history is that during the same year that this set was presented to Mr. Barnes, the film company Mitchell & Kenyon set up a camera at Glebe Mills and documented workers leaving the mill. This little caster set offers a thought provoking contrast to the mill workers, many of whom were children.” The piece will be sold with two other caster sets, one silverplate and one brass, with an estimate for the group of $200-$300.

Other decorative items requiring a special mention are a Gilbert mantle clock with eight day, time/strike mechanism, brass works and paper over tin dial. The case has carved accents, mirrored columns and a reverse painted door (estimate $400-$600). A Revere, green and white slag glass floor lamp will light up the podium thanks to the six sockets under the shade, four in the column and one in the base. Although unsigned, the 71” tall lamp with the 25” wide shade is expected to reach $700-$1,000. From the Doggett Collection there will be a pair of Christian Fischer vases ($300-$500), a Buffalo Pottery Roosevelt Bears pitcher ($700-$1,000), several walnut secretary bookcases ($400-$700 range), a mahogany breakdown display case ($600-$800), and an oak china cabinet with lion head ($400-$600).

DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS

From early Asian lacquered furniture, carved ivory figures & netsukes, and fine porcelains to American and Continental 19th century fine art, to classical to mid-century modern furniture, the 500+ lots to sell in the February 4th session will tempt many types of collectors. As with the Eclectic session, this Saturday sale features a great many items from the personal collection of the late Ronnie Doggett of Louisville, Kentucky as well as the business inventory of his shop Tin Horse Antiques. After 50 years as a successful antiques dealer, Doggett owned shops in Missouri, Indiana and his beloved Louisville, Kentucky, where his shop was a favorite gathering place for friends, dealers, decorators and his faithful clients.

Approximately 125 lots from the Doggett Collection will be featured throughout the day. Of the furniture, a Regency mahogany chest on chest has its original turned pulls with nacre inlay ($1,000-$2,000). Several lots of boulle furniture include a particularly fine French library table from the late 19th century ($1,500-$2,500). The black lacquer frame is adorned with engraved brass and tortoise shell inlays supported by legs with cast brass trim with applied figural women with headdresses on the knees and paw feet. A rosewood marquetry corner cupboard with floral inlay and a marquetry bombe slant-front desk decorated with elaborate figural inlay including birds and flowers are estimated at $1,200-$1,500 and $800-$1,200, respectively.

Those seeking Georgian furniture, tall case clocks and wall clocks have a bounty from which to choose and bid. All consigned from a single collection, a George III mahogany tall clock dating to the third quarter of the 18th century has a London-made case with pagoda pediment and fluted quarter columns with brass stop fluting. The brass eight-day movement by Edward May of Henly, with silvered and cast brass face surmounted by painted phases of the moon dial, is stately at 92 1/2"high ($2,000-$4,000). Select items from the Lifetime Collection of Carl & Joyce Mueller of Tallmadge, Ohio remain from their highly successful January Americana sale. Two featured lots are a Louis XV-style parlor suite and center table. Both made by Karpen Brothers of Chicago, Illinois in the early 20th century, the three-piece softwood suite, includes a settee, 56"long, an armchair, and a side chair, all with rococo carving, gilt surface, and matching upholstery. Having one belonged to the Renner family (owners of Renner Brewing, Akron, Ohio) a $1,000-$2,000 estimate seems quite reasonable. The matching, square center table is expected to reach $300-$600.

More modern furniture will be sold too. Eight lots manufactured by Widdicomb include a bookcase estimated at $250-$500. A wonderful mid-century modern chair and ottoman designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller, Zeeland, Michigan(1965-1975) is a fine mix of leather and laminated rosewood. The estimate of $1,000-$2,000 makes acquiring this style a reasonable way to collect. A Paris travel poster by Adolphe Mouron Cassandre estimated at $2,000-$3,000 or a wall clock by George Nelson ($300-$500) would each be a nice accent piece.

Given the pre-sale reviews, it will not be a surprise if a monumental 35” high silver centerpiece turns out to be the top lot of the sale. Marked for London, 1875-6, and Stephen Smith, the top-most of three tiers is surmounted by a classical boy holding fruit, while the lower tier is flanked by shell-form trays. The central column is flanked by ram heads and kneeling angels all on a base with elaborate applied decoration and resting on paw feet. A single shield with the motto "Confido" ("I Trust," the motto of the Scottish clan Boyd) takes the piece to another level of interest beyond the sheer weight - approximately 345 ozt., which has the centerpiece carrying an estimate of $12,000-$18,000. An Aesthetic Movement Japanese silver punch bowl will also merit inspection (estimate $4,000-8,000). A Tiffany 4-piece sterling tea set is also attractive at $1,000-$1,500. A few fine pieces of jewelry will be featured including a 20th century collar and bracelet by Gay Freres.  Both pieces are hinged and crafted of ivory and 18K gold set with gold and enamel leopard heads with ruby eyes (estimates $3,500-$4,000 and $3,000-$3,500, respectively).

Of the fine and contemporary art in the auction, a spectacular op-art acrylic painting by Richard Anuszkiewicz (New Jersey, b. 1930) dates to 1985. Comprised of rectangles in green, pink and orange on a 48"high, 60"wide canvas, the estimate is $10,000-$15,000.  An oil on canvas portrait of a woman surrounded by flowers by Le Pho (France/United States/Vietnam, 1907-2001) measures only 15 3/4"high, 19"wide, but makes a lovely statement (estimate $3,000-$6,000). A few hand painted KPM porcelain plaques combine the delicate work of fine art with the decorative arts.  One example is after Raphael’s Sistine Madonna, signed “Wagner” and estimated to bring $2,500-$4,500. Another example is titled Captive after Coomans (Diana Coomans, Belgium, 1861-1952) depicting Penelope at her loom (estimate $1,500-$2,500).

For further information about this auction, contact Garth’s at 740-362-4771 or visit www.garths.com. Garth’s is always accepting quality consignments for upcoming auctions including the March 16-17 Americana sale, the April 6th Eclectic Auction, and the 6th Annual Ohio Valley/ Americana Auction on May 18-19.

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