The Diverse Estate of Kevin Travis

Ellis G. Brant Oil on Board Depicting Pigsville Valley in Milwaukee WI

Robert Schellin Oil on Board of the Demolition of the Milwaukee Art Center Bridge

Signed Gregory Oil on Board Depicting a Milwaukee Scene

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Brown Deer, WI, United States

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The Diverse Estate of Kevin Travis

Cedarburg Auction & Appraisals LLC

Cedarburg auctions has been hired to liquidate the Estate of Kevin Travis and others. This diverse, unusual collection of Kevin Travis, who was a lifelong Antiques collector. He ran Travis Auction Gallery in Wauwatosa with his father, Water Street Antique Mall. His collection consists of Milwaukee memorabilia, immense Humidor collection to include figural silverplate and others, rosewood, oak, floor standing cabinets humidors and accessories and more. Regional Wisconsin art to include 8 Large Max Fernekes depicting Milwaukee scenes, Brant, oil on Canvas depicting Pigsville, Milwaukee; Marie Kavanagh Wachte oil on canvas, Morgan, Milwaukee watercolors, Kenneth Boemer, large oil on canvas. Marcel Dyf, still life. Francisco Mora, Verne Hobbs, and other quality art. Oversized jewelers scale, antique paper goods, Chelsea Clock Collection, 1890’s to 1900’s Roll Top Desks, filing cabinets, stacking book cases and other office furniture. Cast Iron yard and garden, and a Unisaw Delta X, Table saw with extensions and accessories like new. Estate of Janet Sepstead an avid collector of antique lighting to include: oil lamps, banquet lamps, Gone with the Wind lamps, floral leaded glass table lamps, slip shade chandelier’s, early Victorian furniture and more. Lisa Hammer who was the curator of the Milwaukee Museum, Toy and Doll collection, we will be selling over 100 antique dolls. Also in this sale is a large clock collection, uranium glass collection, hand tied Persian rugs to include: Heriz, Sarouke, Farahan, Qum, Kershan and others. MCM furniture to include Dunbar furniture, Royal Chrome Furniture, Art and accessories. Stickley Arts and Crafts furniture, stained glass windows, sets of china to include: Dresden, Sevre, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Pickard. Sterling flatware, costume jewelry, fur coats, 18th Century furniture, barometers, Milwaukee Advertising pieces, Perfume bottles and dresser jars. Contemporary furniture.

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Ellis G. Brant Oil on Board Depicting Pigsville Valley in Milwaukee WI: Ellis G. Brant (1893-1968) oil on board, listed Wisconsin artist, known as a W.P.A. artist. It is hard to find works from him, but what does turn up is always exciting. This piece is from the late

0001: Ellis G. Brant Oil on Board Depicting Pigsville Valley in Milwaukee WIEst. $4,000-$5,000

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Robert Schellin Oil on Board of the Demolition of the Milwaukee Art Center Bridge: Robert Schellin oil on board of the demolition of the Milwaukee Arts Center bridge, with the Cudahy Tower and University Club in the background. Wonderfully executed oil on board is in great

0002: Robert Schellin Oil on Board of the Demolition of the Milwaukee Art Center BridgeEst. $600-$1,200

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Signed Gregory Oil on Board Depicting a Milwaukee Scene: Oil on board signed Gregory, depicting the Cudahy Tower, the Milwaukee Road Train Depot, and Milwaukee park. Painted in the early 1920's - early 1930's. This history of Milwaukee painting measures

0003: Signed Gregory Oil on Board Depicting a Milwaukee SceneEst. $400-$600

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Bernhardt Wisconsin Artist Watercolor Depicting a Milwaukee River and Skyline: Bernhardt artist conception of a building that was never added to the Wisconsin skyline. This artists conception of the Milwaukee skyline with reported building and conference center. This retains

0004: Bernhardt Wisconsin Artist Watercolor Depicting a Milwaukee River and SkylineEst. $300-$600

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Brian Wood, Wisconsin Artist, Portrait of a Young Man: Self taught artist Brian Wood, pastel of a young gentleman in a walnut Victorian frame. This well executed and detailed portrait is a Wisconsin UW Madison swimmer from the 1970's. It is in excellent

0005: Brian Wood, Wisconsin Artist, Portrait of a Young ManEst. $250-$450

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0006: Lester Schwartz Watercolor of a Civil war soldier with ordersEst. $100-$200

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Brian Wood Pastel Portrait of a Young Man: Brian Wood self taught Wisconsin portrait artist, pastel of a young UW Wisconsin Wrestler; Measures 16.5" by 19"

0007: Brian Wood Pastel Portrait of a Young ManEst. $250-$450

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1960's Watercolor Depicting the Milwaukee WI Expressway System: 1960's water color of the Milwaukee expressway system under construction with Allen Bradley in the foreground. Retains its original 1960's frame unsigned; Measures 31" by 24"

0008: 1960's Watercolor Depicting the Milwaukee WI Expressway SystemEst. $200-$300

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Kenneth Boerner Watercolor 1949 Titled Switchman's Shack Milwaukee Industrial: 1949 watercolor painting of the Milwaukee Switchman's Shack at dusk. It is a well executed watercolor with a W.P.A. feel to it, with a dreary foreboding feeling of the period of time in history.

0009: Kenneth Boerner Watercolor 1949 Titled Switchman's Shack Milwaukee IndustrialEst. $600-$1,200

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Unsigned Watercolor Depicting Milwaukee's Monuments: Unsigned watercolor depicting some of Milwaukee's monuments from late 50's to early 60's to include; Gimbels and other period buildings. Measures 29" x 25"

0010: Unsigned Watercolor Depicting Milwaukee's MonumentsEst. $150-$250

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Antique Farahan Carpet 1890 to 1910: Quality Antique Persian Farahan carpet 6 border with full field in excellent condition. This carpet is 6' X 4' 6". Farahan is located in central Iran, South of Tehran -near the cities of Kashan and

0011: Antique Farahan Carpet 1890 to 1910Est. $2,000-$3,000

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Antique Palace Sized Castle Pattern Signed Persian Carpet Hand Woven Keshan: Antique palace sized Castle pattern, signed Persian carpet hand woven from Kashan with great design and superb color. This rug is in a floral blue, pink, and tan with a cream background. Overall

0012: Antique Palace Sized Castle Pattern Signed Persian Carpet Hand Woven KeshanEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Antique Finely Knotted Qum Oversized Prayer Persian Rug: Antique finely knotted Persian Qum oversized prayer rug with Middle Eastern arch with hanging chandelier with birds and vase with flower base decorations. Colors are umber, cream, blue, green and

0013: Antique Finely Knotted Qum Oversized Prayer Persian RugEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Finely Knotted Sarouk Persian Rug with Floral Full Field: Hand tied Sarouk Persian rug in an all over floral pattern with four border edge in navy, burgundy, cream, and green. This finely knotted rug in excellent original condition. It also maintains its

0014: Finely Knotted Sarouk Persian Rug with Floral Full FieldEst. $400-$800

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Antique Hamadan Thick Pile Persian Carpet: Antique Hamadan carpet in excellent condition with full pile in burgundy, blue, and green with a center field depicting ferns and flowers. This stunning antique rug is in excellent condition.

0015: Antique Hamadan Thick Pile Persian CarpetEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Signed Pittsburgh Oil Lamp with Rose Painted Matching Shade and Base: Signed Pittsburgh oil lamp with rose painted matching shade and base. This lamp has not been drilled. It is in excellent original condition. Measures 24" by 14"

0016: Signed Pittsburgh Oil Lamp with Rose Painted Matching Shade and BaseEst. $150-$250

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Petite Hand Painted Oil Lamp with Ball Shade: Petite 2-part Gone with the Wind oil lamp depicting poppies and daises in burgundy, in excellent original condition. This is well painted and was made in the USA. Measures 20" by 7"

0017: Petite Hand Painted Oil Lamp with Ball ShadeEst. $150-$250

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Large Banquet 2-Part Oil Lamp Hand-Painted Floral: Large 2-part Gone with the Wind oil banquet lamp, hand painted with porcelain ball shade and base depicting hand painted daffodils. This lamp is well executed with a green and cream background and

0018: Large Banquet 2-Part Oil Lamp Hand-Painted FloralEst. $200-$300

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RARE 2-Part Oil Lamp Depicting Dogs on Shade and Base: Quality Gone with the Wind oil lamp with ball shade and porcelain base depicting a springer spaniel on both shade and base in a woodland scene. This lamp has been electrified. Measures 24" tall

0019: RARE 2-Part Oil Lamp Depicting Dogs on Shade and BaseEst. $200-$300

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Brass Double Burner Student Lamp: Brass double burner student lamp with rose painted shade that has been electrified. It has not been drilled through the reservoir or oil tank. It is signed on the burner by Bradley and Hubbard

0020: Brass Double Burner Student LampEst. $150-$250

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Early Electric Lamp with Green Case Glass Shade: Early high quality table lamp with brass pillared vase and green case shade depicting garland and a portrait of a Greek maiden along with a medical symbol. This lamp has been electrified. Measures

0020A: Early Electric Lamp with Green Case Glass ShadeEst. $250-$350

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Barley Twist Plant Pedestal with Marble Top: A large high quality barley twist plant pedestal in excellent original finish with a marble top. Measures 38" tall by 12" across

0021: Barley Twist Plant Pedestal with Marble TopEst. $100-$200

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Antique 6-Section Stacking Bookcase with Rare Pigeon Hole Section: Rare antique 6-section stacking bookcase to include; 1st section is 2 drawers, 2nd section is 24 pigeon hole drawers, 3rd section is 12 pigeon hole drawers, 4th section is a lift top glass bookcase,

0022: Antique 6-Section Stacking Bookcase with Rare Pigeon Hole SectionEst. $600-$800

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Oak Single Drawer Over Door Cabinet with Pull Out Writing Surface: Oak single drawer over door cabinet with pull out writing surface in original finish with chamfered panel. Measures 31" tall by 22" across by 16" deep.

0023: Oak Single Drawer Over Door Cabinet with Pull Out Writing SurfaceEst. $100-$200

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