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Hatfield, PA, United States
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This diverse auction features a wide range of items, including fine art, furniture, decorative objects, and collectibles. Among the highlights are several oil paintings by notable artists such as Christopher Willett, Stuart Shils, and John Ramsey Conner. These paintings showcase various styles and subjects, from impressionist landscapes to urban scenes. A special highlight of this auction is the inclusion of furniture from the personal collection of renowned author James Michener. Among these pieces is Michener's own typewriter desk, a unique and historical item that may have served as the workspace for many of his famous works. This presents a rare opportunity for collectors and fans of Michener's work to own a piece of literary history.
The auction also includes a selection of antique furniture, such as a Hayden Allen Jr. North Carolina bench-made highboy, Victorian Casusian walnut butler's desk, hand-crafted Windsor style furniture by Mike Dunbar. These pieces showcase the craftsmanship and design styles of their respective periods.
For collectors of decorative arts, the auction offers a range of items, including a pair of 19th-century cast iron cigar store trade signs depicting Native American maidens, a 19th-century American folk art polychrome painted barber pole, and a collection of World War II posters related to the railroad industry. These items provide a glimpse into the history and culture of the past.
The auction also features a variety of Asian art and antiques, including a Chinese Famille Rose porcelain floor vase from the Qing dynasty, a Southeast Asian carved wooden tiger, and a collection of Qing dynasty Chinese snuff bottles made from various materials such as jade, agate, glass, and porcelain.
Other notable items include a Steinway Model M grand piano, a collection of Wedgwood Fairyland Luster porcelain, a group of bronze sculptures by artists such as Emmanuel Villanis and Ferdinand Parpan, fine jewelry and silver bullion.
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