Darsky Collection Old & New World Treasures 2019-11-09 Auction - 253 Price Results - Merkel's Auction Specialists, Inc. in MI - Page 8
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Original 1945 Pablo Picasso "Femme Debout"  Bronze#8/10Superb Monica Silva Santo Domingo Storage Jar 1920-19251920 Hopi Bowl Nameyo / Lesou
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Chelsea, MI, United States
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Darsky Collection Old & New World Treasures

Select contents from 50+ year antique & ancient artifacts Collection of Benjamin Darsky PHD University of Michigan professor who founded the Department of Sociology in 1950 for the U of M. The items listed are just the beginning of this large collection. His wife, Anna was a Holocaust survivor and a truly magnificent human being always supportive at Benjamin?s side for decades of adventures and acquisitions. Collection includes: Ancient Near East Artifacts from Early & Middle Bronze I & II Periods, Iron Age, Canaanite, Egypto-Phonenician and others. Outstanding American Indian(Southwest Pueblo Pottery) Collection including Santo Domingo, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Hopi, Acoma, Anasazi, Chaco, Tularosa, Laguna and others..., American Indian(Northwest Coast) Artifacts mostly by Lelooska. There is also additional antique Judaica, Rare books, prints, fine artwork and decorative items. The Darsky home In Ann Arbor was adorned and laid out with impeccable taste. From 4000 BCE to 20th century artifacts. Truly one of the most diverse collections assembled in the Mid West. A charming home set up as a intimate museum.
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Beethoven Bronze Wall Plaque by Bill Mack: Stunning 40" x 50" Bonded Bronze Wall Plaque of Beethoven, "Music Master" created and signed by Bill Mack in 1984. #38/65 produced and is 3 1/2 inches thick at widest point from wall. This piece has
0155: Beethoven Bronze Wall Plaque by Bill MackEst. $1,000-$10,000
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1579-1580 Palestinae Sive Totius Framed: Ortelius, Abraham, Palestinae Sive Totius Promissionis, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Copperplate, second state of first edition. Plate has 24 sites numbered and identified on plate. Antwerp, 1579-1580
0156: 1579-1580 Palestinae Sive Totius FramedEst. $1,000-$10,000
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1670 Merian, M. Jerusalem in the 17th Century: Merian, M. Jerusalem in the 17th Century Copper Engraving, c.1670. Subject Size: 7 3/4" x 12" Framed Size: 14" x 19" Map Drawing, attached on back, drawn and identified by "ELYA MIZRACHI" for Mr.
0157: 1670 Merian, M. Jerusalem in the 17th CenturyEst. $1,000-$10,000
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1582 Bunting, Heinrich. Jerusalem die Heilege: 1582 Bunting, Heinrich. Jerusalem die Heilege Viereckete Stadt in Grund Geleght und Eigentlich Abgemalet Helmstadt, 1582. Subject Size: 12 3/8" x 14 3/8" Framed Size: 20 1/2" x 22 3/4" Reference
0158: 1582 Bunting, Heinrich. Jerusalem die HeilegeEst. $1,000-$10,000
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Kokoschka, Oscar Original Color Woodcut: Kokoschka, Oscar color plate from "die Traumenden Knabe" Plate is Initialed near lower left hand corner. Colors are quite vibrant. Excellent Condition. Estimate 1500-2000. See attached photos as
0162: Kokoschka, Oscar Original Color WoodcutEst. $1,000-$10,000
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Braque "Grecian Profil" Color Lithogrpaph: Braque,G. "Grecian Profil" Color Lithogrpaph Signed and Numbered 17/150. c.1960. Framed Estimate $3000-5000. Purchased from Manuel Bilsky on Feb. 5, 1983 for $3500.00 Original Receipt comes with
0163: Braque "Grecian Profil" Color LithogrpaphEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Erich Heckel 1913 "Frau " Black & Red Print: Heckel, Erich-1913 "Frau",Signed. Mr. Darsky purchased this work from Manuel Bilsky in 1990. His folio of notes on this work with letters, in partial, as follows: It appears that Mr. Bilsky, in Ann
0164: Erich Heckel 1913 "Frau " Black & Red PrintEst. $1,000-$10,000
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1977 George Tooker "Voice" Signed Lithograph.: 1977 George Tooker "Voice" Signed Lithograph. Noted October 1996 estimate by letter for auction by Sothebys $1000-1500. Another Letter dated more recently August 25, 2008 to Anna Darsky from Heidi
0167: 1977 George Tooker "Voice" Signed Lithograph.Est. $1,000-$10,000
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1957 Frank Cassara "Summer Interlude": Summer Interlude ... Frank Cassara-(Michigan Artist), American, 1913-2017, Intaglio printed in brown on woven paper. Signed in Pencil and Numbered 620 in pencil. Image/Plate Size: 14 7/8 x 23 5/8
0168: 1957 Frank Cassara "Summer Interlude"Est. $1,000-$10,000
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