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Estimated at $12,000-$18,000 is this large Chinese carved wood and polychromed figure of Avalokitesvara from the Sung Dynasty, 1000-1200. The seated figure is 36 inches high. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.

Indian baskets, Chinese antiquities highlight Jenack sale Nov. 22

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf

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Indian baskets, Chinese antiquities highlight Jenack sale Nov. 22

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Estimated at $12,000-$18,000 is this large Chinese carved wood and polychromed figure of Avalokitesvara from the Sung Dynasty, 1000-1200. The seated figure is 36 inches high. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.CHESTER, N.Y. – William J. Jenack Auctioneers will present its end of fall sale on Sunday, Nov. 22, beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern. The auction includes a collection of Native American Indian baskets and jewelry; a collection of fine Chinese antiques; paintings and artwork by such artists as Eugen Kampf and Rufino Tamayo; vintage and modern cameras, optics and related accessories; and 19th- and 20th-century furniture including custom and period and architectural room fittings. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding.

The American Indian baskets were collected in the 1930s and 1940s by A. Thomas Henderson of Middletown, N.Y. Henderson is a well-known local historian, author and antiquarian bookseller. Henderson’s books included several on the history and tragedy of the American Indians, especially those of the Orange County region of New York. Henderson has an interest in the history of Native Americans as he shares bloodlines with them. The baskets are mostly of Pima or Apache origin and in fine condition. They carry estimates of $200-$3,000.

Highlights of the Chinese works of art are a Sung Dynasty carved and polychromed wood figure of Avalokitesvara perched upon a rocky outcropping, estimate of $12,000-$18,000. The statue is part of the collection of American artist Ben Birillo and carries an Orenda Authenticity Certificate. Also offered from Birillo’s collection is a finely carved limestone head of Buddha of the Sui Dynasty, estimate of $10,000-$15,000. It too has an Orenda Authenticity Certificate and is also part of the ex-collection of Ludwig Brectschnieder, Munich.

Following those two star lots are a Sung Dynasty pottery cat form pillow, estimate of $1,500-$2,500; Chinese Han Dynasty polychromed pottery pillow, estimate of $800-$1,200; Sung Dynasty double gourd form vase with applied decoration, estimate of $800-$1,200.

Furniture of note include an American Chippendale-style cherry tall chest of drawers, Victorian carved walnut secretary and a fine diminutive New York Federal carved settee with dolphins and fully carved hairy paw feet front and back. In addition there are several other pieces of 19th- and 20th-century furnishings, Oriental carpets and accessories.

Perhaps the largest and potentially most interesting lots in the sale are two 19th-century architectural carved and paneled rooms from the Clemson Brother’s-Star Hacksaw Co., Middletown, N.Y. The president’s office consists of walnut paneling, crown moldings, doors, fireplace surround, marble sink and fitted lavatory, window moldings and built-in shutters. The payroll office has outfitted in oak panels with cabinets, doors, crown moldings, window moldings and shutters. Other offerings from the factory are original nickel plated gas-o-liers (electrified), elaborate wrought iron fencing with stars and flame standards and a fantastic bronze fireplace surround with fender, andirons and bronze gas logs. All fittings are to be sold in place and removed by the buyer.

For details call William J. Jenack offices at (845) 469-9095 or visit the Web site www.jenack.com.

View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet during the sale at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

Click here to view William J. Jenack Auctioneers’ complete catalog.

ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE

This 12-inch Chinese carved limestone head of Buddha is from the Sui Dynasty, circa A.D. 618-700. Having extensive provenance, it carries a $10,000-$15,000 estimate. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.
This 12-inch Chinese carved limestone head of Buddha is from the Sui Dynasty, circa A.D. 618-700. Having extensive provenance, it carries a $10,000-$15,000 estimate. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.
Hans Hartung (French, 1904-1989) created this untitled acrylic on airbrushed paper in the 1970s. It measures 17 5/16 inches by 11 9/16 inches and has an estimate of $1,800-$2,200. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.
Hans Hartung (French, 1904-1989) created this untitled acrylic on airbrushed paper in the 1970s. It measures 17 5/16 inches by 11 9/16 inches and has an estimate of $1,800-$2,200. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.
The walnut interior of the president’s office at Star Hacksaw Co. includes everything and the marble sink. The buyer will be responsible for removing the items from the building in Middletown, N.Y. The estimate is a modest $1,000-$2,000. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.
The walnut interior of the president’s office at Star Hacksaw Co. includes everything and the marble sink. The buyer will be responsible for removing the items from the building in Middletown, N.Y. The estimate is a modest $1,000-$2,000. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.
Estimates range from $200-$3,000 for American Indian woven baskets collected in the 1930s and ’40s by Orange County, N.Y., author and historian Thomas Henderson. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.
Estimates range from $200-$3,000 for American Indian woven baskets collected in the 1930s and ’40s by Orange County, N.Y., author and historian Thomas Henderson. Image courtesy of William J. Jenack Auctioneers.

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