The Ponder Collection 2007-04-20 Auction - 624 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN - Page 18
1609- REPUBLIC P47D THUNDERBOLT1586- EVINRUDE ELTO PAL OUTBOARD MOTOR1097- WOODEN JAGUAR PLAQUE AND STAINED GLASS PANEL
Done
Auburn, IN, United States
Auction Details

The Ponder Collection

RM Auctions is delighted to announce the sale of the Gene Ponder Collection with over 60 motor cars as well as 1000 lots of outstanding memorabilia, petroliana, collectibles and nostalgia, all offered without reserve. The Ponder Collection represents over 20 years of astute collecting and features a dazzling array of European and American built motor cars, many of which are one-off examples offered for public sale for the first time in decades, all in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
1415- FERRARI SIGNS: Glass; 27x48 inches,Plastic/Metal; 38x14 inches. The first sign features the Ferrari Prancing Horse and wordmark executed in stained glass. Other sign is an illuminated piece made by Michael
1415: 1415- FERRARI SIGNSEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
SOLD
1416- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 72x72 inches.This illuminated example of the famous Alfa Romeo insignia features bright colors and a smooth, unblemished surface. The white areas do show slight yellowing, and the
1416: 1416- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGNEst. $2,500-$5,000
SOLD
1417- ILLUMINATED MG AUSTIN SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 84x90 inches.The surface of this example shows notable cracking on the bottom, and a small void in the letter I. The colors in the MG logo appear to have been brushed on from the
1417: 1417- ILLUMINATED MG AUSTIN SIGNEst. $4,000-$6,000
SOLD
1418- ILLUMINATED ROLLS-ROYCE SIGN: Plastic/MetalA bright, attractive example, this sign has a smooth, clear surface and no notable flaws. The metal housing is also in very good condition. RM Grade: 9.
1418: 1418- ILLUMINATED ROLLS-ROYCE SIGNEst. $2,000-$3,000
SOLD
1419- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGN: Plastic/Metal, Approx. 64 inches.Surface is bright and free of flaws save a few very minor scratches. The metal frame is also very presentable. RM Grade: 7+.
1419: 1419- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGNEst. $2,000-$2,500
SOLD
1420- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGN: Plastic/Metal, Approx. 64 inches.The surface is free of notable flaws save some slight marking along the right hand edge. The metal housing is in very nice condition. RM Grade: 8.
1420: 1420- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGNEst. $2,000-$2,500
SOLD
1421- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGN: Plastic/Metal, Approx. 36x36This example shows a few very light scratches upon close inspection. Otherwise the surface is very clear and attractive, with bright, white lettering. RM Grade: 8.
1421: 1421- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGNEst. $2,000-$2,500
SOLD
1422- ILLUMINATED FERRARI SIGN: Plastic/Metal, Approx. 24x48 inches.An attractive plastic sign, this example has a bright, clear surface and no signs of damage or decay. The metal housing is in similarly good condition. RM Grade: 9.
1422: 1422- ILLUMINATED FERRARI SIGNEst. $1,200-$1,500
SOLD
1423- ILLUMINATED BMW SIGN: Plastic/Metal,Approx 48 inches in diameter This example shows some light scratching, but is otherwise in very presentable condition. RM Grade: 7+.
1423: 1423- ILLUMINATED BMW SIGNEst. $800-$1,200
SOLD
1424- ILLUMINATED DINO SERVICE SIGN: Plastic; 32x19 inches.A bright, attractive example, this sign has a smooth, clear surface and no notable flaws. The metal housing is also in very good condition. RM Grade: 9.
1424: 1424- ILLUMINATED DINO SERVICE SIGNEst. $1,500-$2,000
SOLD
1425- ILLUMINATED BMW SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 48 inches.Plastic surface shows notable discoloration on one side and serious cracking and damage on the other. Metal housing is also discolored on the bottom half. RM Grade: 5+.
1425: 1425- ILLUMINATED BMW SIGNEst. $2,000-$3,000
SOLD
1426- ILLUMINATED MASERATI SERVICE SIGN: Plastic; 25x49 inches.Colors are bright, surface is free of notable flaws. Metal housing is in similarly good condition. RM Grade: 9.
1426: 1426- ILLUMINATED MASERATI SERVICE SIGNEst. $2,500-$4,000
SOLD
1427- ILLUMINATED MASERATI SIGN: Plastic; 18x23 inches.This example is in like new condition. The colors are bright, and the surface is virtually flawless. A very presentable example, this is a particularly desirable piece for the
1427: 1427- ILLUMINATED MASERATI SIGNEst. $1,500-$2,000
SOLD
1428- ILLUMINATED DU PONT DUCO DULUX SIGN: Plastic/MetalThis small, original sign shows a small amount of paint deterioration on the lettering, causing it to curl away from the plastic surface. Other than that minor flaw, it is a very
1428: 1428- ILLUMINATED DU PONT DUCO DULUX SIGNEst. $1,500-$2,500
SOLD
1429- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO GTV-6 COUPE SIGN: Plastic/Metal; Double-sided; 49x12 inches.Plastic surface is bright and shiny. No flaws are apparent, even when inspected at close range. Metal housing is in very nice condition. RM Grade: 9.
1429: 1429- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO GTV-6 COUPE SIGNEst. $800-$1,200
SOLD
1430- WOODEN BUGATTI PLAQUES: 24x16 inches, 20x16 inchesOffered here are two wooden Bugatti plaques. One is a three dimensional profile of a 1927 Bugatti Type 35. The other painted plaque commemorates Louis Chirons' victory lap
1430: 1430- WOODEN BUGATTI PLAQUESEst. $300-$600
SOLD
1432- WOODEN VINTAGE RACER PLAQUE: 48x12x inches.Three-dimensional profile of a 1950s F-1 Ferrari race car and driver. Nicely detailed, very presentable condition.
1432: 1432- WOODEN VINTAGE RACER PLAQUEEst. $800-$1,000
SOLD
1433- WOODEN FERRARI PLAQUE: 48x12 inches.This three-dimensional profile of a vintage racing Ferrari race car and driver originated in England. Nicely detailed, very presentable condition.
1433: 1433- WOODEN FERRARI PLAQUEEst. $800-$1,000
SOLD
1434- FERRARI PLAQUES: 12x18x inches.Lot includes two plaques featuring intricately cut Prancing Horses and Ferrari wordmarks mounted on a marble backings. Signed by Michael Costanza.
1434: 1434- FERRARI PLAQUESEst. $600-$1,200
SOLD
1435- LARGE WOODEN BUGATTI PLAQUE: 84x33x inches.Presented here is an interesting three-dimensional profile of a Bugatti Type 35 race car and driver. Hand made in 1955, it was originally displayed in a car museum. It remains a well
1435: 1435- LARGE WOODEN BUGATTI PLAQUEEst. $3,000-$4,000
SOLD
1436- WOODEN MG PLAQUE: 47x18x inches.Three-dimensional profile of a MG K3 race car and driver. Nicely detailed, very presentable condition
1436: 1436- WOODEN MG PLAQUEEst. $800-$1,000
SOLD
1437- RACE CAR SCULPTURE: 24x11x inches.This delightful three-dimensional, wall-mounted sculpture features a driver in a vintage race car. It features spoked wheels that turn and considerable detail.
1437: 1437- RACE CAR SCULPTUREEst. $250-$500
SOLD
1438- WOODEN MG PLAQUE: Presented here is a profile of vintage MG K3 race car and driver executed in three dimensions in wood, hand made in England. Nicely detailed piece.
1438: 1438- WOODEN MG PLAQUEEst. $2,000-$3,000
SOLD
1439- THREE DIMENSIONAL JAGUAR PLAQUE: 32x24 inches.This unique artwork features a Jaguar sports car in three dimensional relief on a checkered flag background.
1439: 1439- THREE DIMENSIONAL JAGUAR PLAQUEEst. $300-$500