WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The south Florida auction scene will get a major new player when Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery conducts a grand opening auction on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 809 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach, beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern time. About 250 lots will come up for bid, mostly antiques, porcelain, bronze, sterling, original artwork and Asian objects.
Two lots will be strong candidates for top lot of the auction. The first is a rare and monumental Meissen porcelain ewer depicting “Fire” from the maker’s “Four Elements” series. (The other three classical elements are air, water and earth.) The 19th century piece, from an estate in Boca Raton, Fla., bears the crossed swords mark and stands 24 inches tall. It should hammer for $12,000-$16,000.
The second is an original oil on canvas painting by Heywood Hardy (British, 1842-1933), depicting a man and woman on horseback riding through the woods (below). Painted sometime in the late 19th century, the painting measures 19 inches by 13 inches (sight) and is housed in a frame. Works by Hardy are scarce and have sold for up to $50,000. This one is estimated to bring $8,000-$15,000.
Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.
For details contact Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery at 561-318-1834 or email info@antiquesmodern.com.
