June 2024: Day Two
Presenting a remarkable array of fine art, antiques, and collectibles from prestigious estates and private collections. Among the notable highlights is a finely carved Carrara marble sculpture of Benjamin Franklin by Domenico Menconi, dated 1877, from a Grosse Pointe Park, MI private collector. The auction features a rich selection of oil paintings, including works featuring standout pieces such as Leroy Neiman's 1953 oil painting "Boats And the Sea," and a series of lithographs and crayon drawings by Pablo Picasso, including "Le Picador II," "Profil Au Fond Noir," and "Untitled: La Tauromaquia," and Rembrandt Van Rijn.Â
The collection extends to contemporary pieces such as works from Frank Stella, Edwart Pritchett's 19th-century Venetian scenes and several works by American artist Robert Hopkin, including "Rounding the Mark" and "Rowing Out," with a rich history connected to the J.L. Hudson Company and the Hudson-Webber Foundation.
Sculpture enthusiasts will appreciate Samuel Anderson Robb's 1908 carved wood cigar store display "Jack Johnson," celebrating the first African American heavyweight boxing champion, alongside works from Marshall Maynard Fredericks, Auguste Paris, Auguste Louis Mathurin Moreau, and Victor Gutierrez.
Furniture and decorative arts enthusiasts will find exquisite items like a George Nelson Action Rolltop Wall Mount Desk for Herman Miller and a selection of Percival Lafer leather and rosewood lounge chairs and sofas, illustrating mid-century modern elegance. The sale also includes a range of unique collectibles, from a multi-signed autograph book featuring notable figures like Amelia Earhart to architectural elements from Detroit's historic Michigan Central Railroad Station and Grand Riviera Theatre.