Spring Spectacular Auction extravaganza on Jun 03, 2026 by Cedarburg Auction & Appraisals LLC in WI
Charles Melville Dewey (1849-1937) Oil PaintingRare John Petrey Dress Sculpture C.2019Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Original Signed Etching c.1952
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Brown Deer, WI, United States
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Spring Spectacular Auction extravaganza

This is an exceptional, over-the-top collector's auction featuring an extraordinary range of fine antiques, decorative arts, and estate treasures. Highlights include a long-held collection from Caledonia, WI dating back to the 1960s, a significant estate from River Hills, and numerous outstanding consignments. Together, these collections create a truly remarkable and diverse sale. The auction showcases an impressive selection of art by prominent painters, sculptors and other artists, including pieces by Charles Melville, Marc Chagall, William Bloom, Pablo Picasso, a John Petrey sculpture, Nic Lenz, Nicholas Briganti, Giorgio de Chirico, and more! 18th-century furniture, including blockfront chests, tea tables, chairs, and drop-front desks. The auction also features a standout clothing collection ranging from the Victorian era through the 1970s, including dresses, jackets, hats, and accessories, highlighted by a beautiful grouping of Louis Vuitton luggage. Jewelry offerings include over 100 lots of costume and fine jewelry, with diamonds, 14K gold rings, sterling silver, and timepieces including Rolex. Additional highlights include hand-tied Oriental rugs, a large assortment of clocks including a double-dial clock and a grandfather clock, and designer furniture from Maitland-Smith, Baker Furniture, Thomasville, Henredon, Dunbar, and Carpanelli. Country collectibles include woodenware, copper, crocks, jugs, sleigh bells, graniteware, stoneware, and hooked rugs. Special pieces include an armed horn chair, a carved clubhouse rocker depicting racehorses and riders, early cannons, a ship's wheel barometer, stained glass windows, Victorian architectural salvage, antique weapons, wall sconces, framed needlework and petit point, a Seeburg 1920s-30s jukebox, multiple sterling flatware sets, and a Georg Jensen tea service. This is truly a can't-miss auction filled with rare finds, investment-quality pieces, and timeless treasures across a wide range of collecting categories.
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Charles Melville Dewey (1849-1937) Oil Painting: An oil on panel lunar landscape by tonalist artist Charles Melville Dewey (1849-1937). This piece depicts a moody twilight evening landscape scene and is in an original antique gold leaf frame. It
0001: Charles Melville Dewey (1849-1937) Oil PaintingEst. US$1,500-US$2,000US$30
Rare John Petrey Dress Sculpture C.2019: A rare metal and papier mache wall sculpture by listed American sculptor John Petrey (1958- ). Petrey works from found objects in his Chattanooga studio. Known for creating sculptural dresses, this
0001A: Rare John Petrey Dress Sculpture C.2019Est. US$6,000-US$8,000US$30
William Bloom Surrealist Oil on Canvas Board: A quality framed Surrealist oil on canvas board by listed Wisconsin artist William Bloom (1936- ). It is titled "In Search of Eden", is signed on the front right corner as well as the back. It
0002A: William Bloom Surrealist Oil on Canvas BoardEst. US$1,200-US$1,500US$30
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Etching and Aquatint c.1971: A quality matted and framed original cubist etching and aquatint by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). This etching is titled "Conversation" from Picasso's La Celestine series. The piece
0004: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Etching and Aquatint c.1971Est. US$1,800-US$2,200US$30
A Watercolor of California River Scene: A California watercolor river scene in a turn of the century shadow box frame, depicting a woodland with houses in the foreground and early cedar trees. In good condition it measures 10.75" tall X
0005: A Watercolor of California River SceneEst. US$200-US$300US$30
Oil on Canvas Painting by Nic Lenz: A dreamy painting depicting a young boy in repose with his dog and grazing sheep. This piece was done by listed Wisconsin artist Nic Lenz (1882-1974), with an artist's signature in lower right. In a
0007: Oil on Canvas Painting by Nic LenzEst. US$1,000-US$1,200US$30(1 bid)
Peggy Corthouts original Oil on Board: This quality framed Impressionist style original oil on board is by listed American contemporary artist Peggy Corthouts ( 1959- ). It is titled "Villa Retreat), is signed in the lower right corner
0007A: Peggy Corthouts original Oil on BoardEst. US$600-US$800US$30
Oil on Canvas by Antonie Blanchard (1910-1988): An oil on canvas Impressionist painting titled "Paris At Dusk" by French artist Antonie Blanchard (1910-1988). Blanchard began painting his immensely popular Parisian street scenes in the late 1950s.
0008: Oil on Canvas by Antonie Blanchard (1910-1988)Est. US$1,000-US$1,500US$30(1 bid)
Venice Canal Oil Painting by Nicholas Briganti: An oil painting by artist Nicholas Briganti (1861-1944). This painting depicts a Venice canal with buildings along with water's edge and a gondola. Artist's signature in the lower left. In softer
0009: Venice Canal Oil Painting by Nicholas BrigantiEst. US$1,000-US$1,500US$30(1 bid)
Oil on Canvas American Landscape: A well-executed American landscape depicting a bridge and stone mill with paddle wheel. Unsigned oil on canvas in original frame. In excellent condition, it measures 14.5" tall X 25" across.
0010: Oil on Canvas American LandscapeEst. US$200-US$300US$30
Giorgio de Chirico, Artist Proof Hand Colored Lithograph: Giorgio de Chirico (1888-1978), artist proof, signed lower right, hand colored lithograph in gold painted wood frame, male self-portrait dressed in period costume. Other works are included in
0015: Giorgio de Chirico, Artist Proof Hand Colored LithographEst. US$4,000-US$6,000US$30
Pietra Dura White Rose on Black Slate: A large pietra dura inlayed white rose with green leaves and brown stem, into a black slate background. This large representation of rose in stone measures 15" tall X 12.5" across framed. In
0015A: Pietra Dura White Rose on Black SlateEst. US$300-US$600US$30(1 bid)
Watercolor of Palm Trees c.1900: A turn of the century elaborately framed watercolor depicting palm trees in a swamp. Artist signed, Carrie Giltner. In great condition with flea bite to corner of frame, it measures 11.5" tall X 14"
0015B: Watercolor of Palm Trees c.1900Est. US$150-US$200US$30
Pair of Brass Mission Double Armed Wall Sconces: Pair of brass mission double armed wall sconces professionally polished, with four reverse painted shades depicting woodland scenes. Sconces measure 9" tall by 9" across each. Shades measure 5" tall.
0017: Pair of Brass Mission Double Armed Wall SconcesEst. US$300-US$600US$30(1 bid)
Mission Oak Coat Rack: A 1900s mission oak coat and hat tree with flared base with brass hooks. In excellent, original finish it measures 72" tall.
0017A: Mission Oak Coat RackEst. US$100-US$150US$30
Mission Oak Humidor: An Arts & Crafts mission oak floor standing humidor with fitted interior. In fumed oak and original finish (with some losses to finish noted), it measures 27" tall X 14" across X 6.5" deep.
0017B: Mission Oak HumidorEst. US$100-US$150US$30