Spectacular Dollhouse & Miniature Auction 2013-10-26 Auction - 492 Price Results - Ron Rhoads Auctioneers in PA
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Spectacular Dollhouse & Miniature Auction The Claudia Estes Collection & The Callahan House & Contents Friday & Saturday October 25th & 26th Friday October 25th 11:00 A.M. Saturday October 26th 10:00 A.M. PREVIEW: Thursday October 24th 12:00 A.M. to 4:00 Friday October 25th 9:00 A.M. until sale time RHOADS & RHOADS AUCTION CENTER SPRING CITY, PA. Directions: 20 Bonnie Brae Road ( Rte. 724 ), Spring City , Pa Featuring the incredible lifetime collection of Claudia Estes, artist and miniature enthusiast. This is a collection that has been featured repeatedly in dollhouse magazines and coveted by collectors and museums for years as one of the finest assemblages of the most desirable artisan dollhouses, and furniture . Also encompasses artisan sterling collection ever assembled with the work of top artisans around the globe. Ray Whitledge was commissioned to create a truly majestic roombox for the sterling collection and two additional roomboxes: 'Diamond Anniversary' and 'Haute Cuisine'. Also, two incredibly detailed and famous dollhouses by the late Pam Throop: 'Bolton Hall' and 'Folly Cove', Ed Norton shop, Robert Bernhard Santa Shop, Ron and April Gill Toy Soldier Shop, Frogmorton, and more. The spectacular silver collection includes the grandest offering of the works of Obadiah Fisher and Peter Aquisto ever sold in one auction, and also features the work of Jens Torp, Starr, Bella, Vladimir Matusovsky, Harry Smith, Stuart McCabe, Richard Sims, Kupjack, Roth, Enrique Quintanar, Don Henry, John. Hodgson, Gordon Blacklock, Cini, American and European artisans represented The Callahan House, appeared in Nutshell News and Caye McLaren's book and includes artisan furniture, Fredrick Wilder New England Watercolors, and many pieces handmade by Edgar, Doris, and Bob Callahan.
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Half-scale Paul Cumbie Victorian Mansion: A unique and utterly charming gingerbread Victorian dollhouse by Paul Cumbie in half-inch scale featuring elaborate exterior moldings and many evocative details such as balconies, bay windows,
0400: Half-scale Paul Cumbie Victorian MansionEst. $500-$800
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J. Gans Half-scale Bedroom Set: Four pieces of half-inch scale Victorian bedroom furniture comprising a half-tester bed 4.24" H, 3.5" L, 3" W, with matching armoire, mirrored chest and nightstand, by artisan J. Gans in 1982. Also
0401: J. Gans Half-scale Bedroom SetEst. $100-$200
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Betty Valentine Half-scale Furniture: An assortment of half-inch scale Queen Anne mahogany furniture by Betty Valentine comprising a bookcase on desk 3" H, three tables and a cradle. Also a tiny bowl of roses signed AA, a framed
0402: Betty Valentine Half-scale FurnitureEst. $200-$300
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Half-scale English Kitchen Pastry Cart: A tiny Uncle Wiggly rolling wicker-trimmed pastry cart filled with tempting goodies by The English Kitchen along with other treats from the same maker. Also half-scale brass and silver candlesticks
0403: Half-scale English Kitchen Pastry CartEst. $200-$300
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Susanne Russo Half-scale Empire Furniture: An incredibly small chair with hand-carved decoration and a fancy console table, both by Susanne Russo. Also a sleigh bed by Jeanne Chapman, a whatnot filled with decorated china by Debbie McKnight
0404: Susanne Russo Half-scale Empire FurnitureEst. $300-$400
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Half-scale Kitchen Furnishings: Country kitchen furniture in half-inch scale including Jeanne Chapman work table with a meal in preparation, her Hoosier cupboard, a pie safe signed Earle '82, two Beth Walker rocking chairs,
0405: Half-scale Kitchen FurnishingsEst. $200-$300
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Half-Scale Silent Night: Judith Shelhaas hand-carved half-tester crib, two incredibly detailed Christmas trees no taller than 4" H, a commercial piano, Dan and Sharon Zerkel embroidery stand, cradle, wagon and shoo-fly and
0406: Half-Scale Silent NightEst. $200-$300
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Gail Steffey Half-Scale Leather Furniture: Unbelievably detailed upholstered pieces by Gail Steffey including a tufted brown leather sofa 3.25" L, matching wing chair and footstool. Superb.
0407: Gail Steffey Half-Scale Leather FurnitureEst. $300-$400
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Mell Prescott Half-inch Scale Sofa and Chair: Half-scale upholstered sofa 3.25" L with matching wing chair. Also a Jeanne Chapman sofa table and a waterfall bookcase by the same artist. Lovely things.
0408: Mell Prescott Half-inch Scale Sofa and ChairEst. $200-$300
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Half-scale Victorian Parlor Group: Hand-crafted parlor organ and stool marked "gg" just under 3" H, unsigned upholstered parlor suite, fretwork cabinet and shelves and a cozy corner cabinet containing china by Debbie McKnight and
0409: Half-scale Victorian Parlor GroupEst. $150-$200
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Jeanne Chapman Half-scale Furniture: A Chapman sideboard 3.5" H with a Debbie McKnight plate and a child's settle rocker by the same artist, a chifferobe and washstand signed RAL, and a country table and Windsor chair, unsigned.
0410: Jeanne Chapman Half-scale FurnitureEst. $150-$200
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Jeanne Chapman Half-scale Bedroom: Late Victorian bedroom furnishings including Jeanne Chapman bed, mirrored chest, armoire and two night stands, also a Kirk Ratajesak cheval mirror, leather-covered dome-top trunk, bed tray and straw
0411: Jeanne Chapman Half-scale BedroomEst. $200-$300
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Ron Stetkowicz Half-scale Accessories: An assortment of beautifully detailed brass furnishings in half scale comprising a washstand stand 3" H with Tag pitcher and bowl, dressing table with chair, hat rack, two umbrella stands, and
0412: Ron Stetkowicz Half-scale AccessoriesEst. $200-$300
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Karen Zorich Half-scale Dinner Set: Hand-painted porcelain dinnerware by Karen Zorich featuring tiny cups and saucers with floral decoration and gilt rims, plates, platter and tea service. Amazing detail. Plates roughly 3/8" diameter.
0413: Karen Zorich Half-scale Dinner SetEst. $150-$250
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Karen Zorich Half-scale Tea Set: Exquisite hand-painted tea set and vanity set by Karen Zorich. Tea pot 1/2" H. Also hand-painted heart-shaped box and two round pictures by Mimi Shurr.
0414: Karen Zorich Half-scale Tea SetEst. $150-$200
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Jane Graeber Half-scale Stoneware: Nice assortment of Jane Graber decorated stoneware including a butter churn under 1" H, jug and set of five assorted plates. Also tiny spongeware chamber pot, pitcher and bowl signed SD and a crock
0415: Jane Graeber Half-scale StonewareEst. $100-$150
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Half-scale Food and Laundry: Assortment of half-inch scale food including copper tea kettle and copper pots filled with stews, finger sandwiches, hams, and a tray of wine and cheese. All very high artisan quality. Don't forget
0416: Half-scale Food and LaundryEst. $100-$150
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Story Time: A collection of half-inch scale dolls by Maureen Thomas including a seated sewing lady listening to five little girls taking their turns reading aloud, accompanied by a cat and two teddies. Endearing
0417: Story TimeEst. $100-$200
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Half-scale Garden and Gazebo: Utterly charming hexagonal gazebo with latticed sides and faux tarnished copper roof 7.5" H, 5" W, a vine-covered arbor and nice assortment of half-scale artisan wicker furniture , flowers and the
0418: Half-scale Garden and GazeboEst. $200-$400
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Half-scale Bedroom Furniture: Faux wicker bed with pretty upholstery signed NPH, matching bedside table and rocker, also an armoire by Jeanne Chapman, unsigned ladder-back chair and a commercial dresser. A nicely dressed
0419: Half-scale Bedroom FurnitureEst. $150-$200
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Jeanne Chapman Half-scale Furniture: An assortment of half-scale furnishings including a dining set by Jeanne Chapman, a chaise and chair with lavender upholstery by the same artist and a commercial Victorian parlor suite.
0420: Jeanne Chapman Half-scale FurnitureEst. $100-$200
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Quarter-scale Houses: An assortment of miniature dollhouses including three Victorian houses by Millie August dating to the 1980's, an imposing artisan house 7" H (name illegible) and a tiny English half-timbered house on
0421: Quarter-scale HousesEst. $100-$150
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Kyoto Black Bamboo House: Beautifully handcrafted in 1954 by Naganobu Yamada from black bamboo wood, a small scale Japanese house with removable roof, winter shutters and outer wall, sliding doors, and sitting in its own
0422: Kyoto Black Bamboo HouseEst. $400-$500
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Paul Moore Colonial House: A very formal two-story doll's house custom built for Claudia Estes that previously contained many of the fine colonial furnishings featured in this sale. It features a classic symmetrical facade
0423: Paul Moore Colonial HouseEst. $4,000-$8,000