September 2026: Estates + Collections Auction on Sep 15, 2026 by Caza Sikes in OH
September 2026: Estates + Collections
Landscape by Bob Ross (1942-1995)
Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Gouache and Ink
Large Japanese Two-Panel Screen Painting
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Cincinnati, OH, United States
Auction Details

September 2026: Estates + Collections

Caza Sikes

Caza Sikes

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Caza's September 2026 Fine + Decorative Art Auction brings forth fine examples across categories and eras, with highlights that include: A pair of authenticated paintings by Bob Ross, a large Alexander Calder gouache, a monumental work by William Louis Sonntag, a selection of art glass, art pottery, modernist prints, Asian antiquities, jewelry, and more.

Auction Curators:

Graydon Sikes
Partner
Riley Humler
Partner, Pottery and Glass
Live Bidding Starts In:
24 days 16 hrs 28 mins 21 secs 
Landscape by Bob Ross (1942-1995): Wooded Landscape with Stream 1987 Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet technique on canvas Signed l.l. Inscribed to canvas verso, "To Jan, A very special friend. Happy Painting. Bob Ross." 24" x 18" (sight) 35" x 29"
Est.
$50,000
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$75,000
$24,000
Landscape by Bob Ross (1942-1995): Mountain Landscape 1987 Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet technique on canvas Signed l.l. Inscribed to canvas verso, "To Jan, Best wishes to a special friend. Happy Painting. Bob Ross, 1987" 24" x 18" (sight) 35"
Est.
$50,000
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$75,000
$24,000
William McKendree Snyder (American, 1848-1930): Autumn scene with trails and trees by Snyder, signed to the lower right. Sight size: 8.5" ht. x 13.5" wd., framed size: 11.75" ht. x 16.75" wd.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
$500
Graphite Sketch of Fox by John Ruthven: John Ruthven (American/CIncinnati, 1924-2020). Graphite on paper, a substantial study of a fox perched on branch by Ruthven, signed and along with his remarque l.l. 19.5" x 25.5" (sight), 29" x 35"
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
$1,000
Graphite Sketch of Eagle by John Ruthven: John Ruthven (American/CIncinnati, 1924-2020). Graphite on paper, a study of an eagle in flight by Ruthven, signed and along with his remarque l.r. 21" x 29" (sight), 31" x 39" (framed).
Est.
$2,000
-
$3,000
$1,000
William Louis Sonntag (American, 1822-1900): William Louis Sonntag Signed lower left by the artist Oil on canvas Titled "Landscape with Fishermen" Circa 1860 With Hollis Taggart Galleries (New York) and Patricia Weiner Gallery (Cincinnati)
Est.
$8,000
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$12,000
$4,000
Edward Henry Potthast (American, 1857-1927): Edward Henry Pottast Oil on Canvas Titled "Above the Clouds" Signed and titled to reverse and signed lower right by the artist With Patricia Weiner Gallery label to reverse Sight size: 23.75" ht. x
Est.
$8,000
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$12,000
$4,000
Bessie Hoover Wessel (American, 1889-1973): Oil on canvas Titled "Indian with Peace Pipe" Signed lower left by the artist With Cincinnati Art Galleries Panorama Show label to reverse Includes booklet from the Collection of Les Mansfield Size
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
$1,500
French Impressionist Oil by Lewis Henry Meakin: Lewis Henry Meakin (Amrican/Cincinnati, 1850-1917). Oil on canvas, signed l.l., in the impressionist manner Meakin was known for, likely a French subject. 21.5" x 29.5" (sight), 28" x 36" (framed).
Est.
$1,000
-
$1,500
$500
Lewis Henry Meakin (American, 1850-1917): An oil on canvas work by Meakin depicting the French countryside. Unsigned, but accompanied by folder from the A.B. Closson Co. with artist information. Sight size: 23.5" ht. x 32.5" wd., framed
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
$500
Ink & Wash Portrait by Robert Fabe: Robert Fabe (American/Cincinnati, 1917-2004). Ink and wash on paper, signed l.r., and with artist's label to verso. 30" x 14.5" (sight).
Est.
$150
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$250
$70
"Over the Rhine" by Greg Storer: Greg Storer (American/Ohio, 20/21st Century). Oil on board, signed l.r., a nocturnal view of Over the Rhine, the northern downtown neighborhood in Cincinnati. Inscribed by artist to verso. 14" x 11"
Est.
$200
-
$400
$100
Paul Ashbrook Watercolor of Fisherman: Paul Ashbrook (American/Cincinnati, 1867-1949). Watercolor and graphite on paper, signed l.r., titled and dated 1932 in graphite to verso, along with CAG Gallery label. 10.5" x 9" (sight), 21.5" x
Est.
$300
-
$500
$150
Pair of Letter from Charles Shulz: A pair of typed letters, with envelopes, each on Shulz's stationary, to a recipient who was requested the use of imagry, which Shulz declined. June 10, 1971.
Est.
$100
-
$200
$50
(1 bid)
Jim Borgman Cartoon Illustration: A hand colored offset lithograph, titled "The Making of the President 1988". Along with Book, "My 25 years at the Cincinnati Enquirer". 12.5" x 16.5" (framed).
Est.
$200
-
$400
$100
Herman Henry Wessel, View of Mount Adams: Watercolor on paper. Titled on the back "View of Mt. Adams from Eden Park". Sold by Closson's, Cincinnati with orignal label. Signed lower right. Sight size: 10.25" ht. x 14" wd., framed size: 17.5"
Est.
$400
-
$600
$200
"Printing Plane" Sketch by WInold Reiss: Winold Reiss (American, 1886-1953). Graphite on paper, unsigned. Purchased from Michael Lowe Gallery, Cincinnati, from Reiss' sketchbook of Union Terminal designs. 5.5" x 5.5" (sight), 21" x 17"
Est.
$150
-
$250
$70
Early Blue Glass Swirl Bottle: With flaired rim and swirled ribs. Height: 8"
Est.
$50
-
$100
$20
3 Whiskey jugs, all Cincinnati companies: 3 Whiskey jugs, all of Cincinnati origin. 1. Jug impressed "J.C. Schnell's Sour Mash Kiln Dried Grain Whiskey.". Height 8 3/4 inches. 2. Jug impressed "Geo. Bieler Sons Rye' on a two color body.
Est.
$200
-
$300
$100