Alderfer Auction
Alderfer Auction has a team of experienced professionals in the areas of Auction, Appraisal, Estate Sales, Asset Recovery and Real Estate Services. We work with individuals, financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, banks, executors and insurance companies to help develop a plan for personal and real estate property.
Our knowledge of fine art, jewelry, silver, decoratives, mid-century modern and firearms span decades. We have specialists in the fields of militaria, historic relics, coins, sports memorabilia, musical instruments and collectibles.
Upcoming Auctions from Alderfer Auction
Mid-Century Modern and Design
Alderfer Auction's March 18 Mid-Century Modern sale brings together Scandinavian and American furniture, Italian Postmodern seating, and decorative arts. The sale is headlined by a strong grouping of Finn Juhl designs executed by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, alongside Phillip Lloyd Powell studio furniture including sideboards, a display cabinet, and a screen, with many of these pieces coming from the collection of noted dealer Reese Palley. American and Danish Modern style is further represented by a Kent Coffey "Perspecta" bedroom suite, a Poul Cadovius "Royal System" modular wall unit, a Verner Panton "Cone" Chair, and a Scan Coll teak bedroom group. Italian Postmodern offerings include seating by Gamma Arredamenti and Giancarlo Piretti's "Plia" folding chairs, with additional American studio work by Bucks County artisans Carter Handcrafted Furniture. Decorative highlights include Richard Barr for Laurel mushroom lamps, Curtis Jere sculptures, an Atmos clock, and a selection of ceramics.
Fine and Decorative Arts
Our upcoming March Fine Art Auction will feature a strong selection of American paintings, including works by Edward Redfield, Fern I. Coppedge, Daniel Garber, John Folinsbee, George William Sotter, Walter E. Baum, and William Francis Taylor. These artists, closely associated with the New Hope School and Pennsylvania Impressionism, continue to draw serious collector interest and institutional attention. A rare Qing dynasty imperial tribute fan from the Qianlong period (1736-1795), produced in the renowned Guangzhou workshops will also be offered. It is one of only a handful of such court-quality fans known to survive today. Read more about this remarkable piece on our blog page. Silver collectors will find two remarkable Tiffany flatware sets in the Chrysanthemum Vermeil and San Lorenzo patterns, alongside an Aesthetic Movement sterling tea and coffee service. Other offerings include a 5.29 carat platinum diamond ring, Cartier 3 carat diamond platinum brooch, Breitling Chronomat gold & steel automatic chronograph, Imperial Symphonion disc music player, Louis Vuitton travel trunk, and bronze sculptures. Autographs from the Gibbs collection including; Presidents Martin Van Buren, Millard Fillmore, and Ulysses S. Grant. Other autographs include; Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Mark Twain, P.T. Barnum, Grover Cleveland Alexander, and Nikola Tesla. World War II archive related to an 8th Army Air Force B-17 gunner.
Antique and Other Fine Dolls | Day 1
Welcome to a premier two-day event at Alderfer Auction, where history and artistry meet in an extraordinary showcase of Antique and Fine Dolls. This curated auction proudly features the Estate of Camille G. Zagaroli, headlined by her remarkable English Doll Collection, et al. The 2-Day catalog spans centuries and styles, offering a breathtaking diversity of catego'ies to captivate every level of collector and will include: 1940's - 1960's, Animals, Antique Clothing, Artist, Black, China/Parian, Cloth, Composition, Contemporary/Vintage, English, French Bisque, German Bisque, Googlie, Holiday/Novelties, Miniatures, Native American, Papier Mache/Wax, Peddlers, Schoenhut, Toys, Wooden & more. Whether you are seeking the craftsmanship of a Queen Anne or the charm of a vintage Steiff "Pup," this auction offers a rare opportunity to acquire pieces of doll-making history.
Antique and Other Fine Dolls | Day 2
Welcome to a premier two-day event at Alderfer Auction, where history and artistry meet in an extraordinary showcase of Antique and Fine Dolls. This curated auction proudly features the Estate of Camille G. Zagaroli, headlined by her remarkable English Doll Collection, et al. The 2-Day catalog spans centuries and styles, offering a breathtaking diversity of categories to captivate every level of collector and will include: 1940's - 1960's, Animals, Antique Clothing, Artist, Black, China/Parian, Cloth, Composition, Contemporary/Vintage, English, French Bisque, German Bisque, Googlie, Holiday/Novelties, Miniatures, Native American, Papier Mache/Wax, Peddlers, Schoenhut, Toys, Wooden & more. Whether you are seeking the craftsmanship of a Queen Anne or the charm of a vintage Steiff "Pup," this auction offers a rare opportunity to acquire pieces of doll-making history.Bidder Reviews for Alderfer Auction (757)
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