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Galle vase with applied parrot, est. $500-$1,500. M.G. Neely image.

M.G. Neely Auction plans mix of antiques to modern design, July 22

Galle vase with applied parrot, est. $500-$1,500. M.G. Neely image.

Galle vase with applied parrot, est. $500-$1,500. M.G. Neely image.

LANTANA, Fla. – With some seriously heavy completion in an area served by many auction houses, M.G. Neely Auction has become a new “favorite” for auction-goers and consignors who’ve discovered this small but friendly gallery in Palm Beach County, Florida. The company’s next auction, which is slated for July 22, 2012, is its largest to date, with 325 lots of antiques, modern and mid-century pieces. The sale will commence at 12 noon Eastern Time and will feature Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers.com.

As a rule, M.G. Neely auctions offers an eclectic mix of old and new, and the upcoming summer sale is no exception. “Whether you want to add to your collection of military garb, put a Pac Man machine in your rec room, redecorate your living room, or add an artwork or antique to your collection, you’ll be sure to find something in this catalog that you simply must have,” said owner Mark Neely.

Highlights in the area of artwork include a rare, complete (15-piece) lithograph series by Salvador Dali titled Les Floralies, artist proofs by Alexander Calder and Romero Britto, and original paintings by Yankel Ginzberg, Max Papart, Jovan Obican, and Stanley Massey Arthurs. Also, the sale includes a vast array of sculpture by such artists as Curtis Jere, Benazzi Foresto, Angelo Brasso, Paul Wegner, Charles Bragg and others.

For the decorators, the catalog shifts from chic, contemporary furnishings by DIA and Nicole Miller to mid-century modern designs by Stendig, Salterini and Herman Miller, followed by a beautiful collection of antique pieces dating back to the 17th century.

Collectors will find glass and porcelain treasures by Meissen, Hutschenreuther, Kosta, Cendese and Seguso.

Also in the mix are musical instruments, such as a circa-1910 player piano and a very rare 1860s melodeon. The auction will conclude with a selection of military artifacts, including a WWI French Calgary sword and U.S. Civil war epaulets.

Mark Neely had already been in the antiques trade for more than 30 years when he decided to get his auctioneer’s license and open his own gallery in late 2010. The business has been thriving ever since. Though perhaps a bit less conventional than most gallery operators, Neely maintains his success can be credited to a combination of several things: “down-to-earth realism in a precarious marketplace, professional presentation with thorough research, provenance and disclosure, superior customer service, a lot of hard work, and a sense of humor.”

Neely has become known for his one-liners and quips while auctioneering. According to a staff member, “One telephone bidder, hearing the audience in the background, asked if we were an auction house or a comedy club and said he would make a point to attend next time.” Neely said he hopes to add a video feature to future sales “so people on the Internet can see what goes on,” both for a sense of being there and for entertainment value.

Neely very rarely puts reserves on his lots and promises the same for the July 22 and all future sales. For additional information on any lot in the sale, contact M.G. Neely Auction at 561-585-8511 or email mark@neelyauction.com.

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

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View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.


ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE


Galle vase with applied parrot, est. $500-$1,500. M.G. Neely image.

Galle vase with applied parrot, est. $500-$1,500. M.G. Neely image.

Eames for Herman Miller lounge chair with ottoman, est. $1,000-$3,000. M.G. Neely image.
 

Eames for Herman Miller lounge chair with ottoman, est. $1,000-$3,000. M.G. Neely image.

Paul Wegner bronze sculpture 'Sing ‘Em Low,' est. $1,800-$4,000. M.G. Neely image.

Paul Wegner bronze sculpture ‘Sing ‘Em Low,’ est. $1,800-$4,000. M.G. Neely image.

Yankel Ginzberg original oil on canvas 'Continuity,' est. $2,000-$10,000. M.G. Neely image.

Yankel Ginzberg original oil on canvas ‘Continuity,’ est. $2,000-$10,000. M.G. Neely image.

Swarovski 'Da Vinci' crystal chandelier, est. $1,000-$3,000. M.G. Neely image.

Swarovski ‘Da Vinci’ crystal chandelier, est. $1,000-$3,000. M.G. Neely image.

Rare 1860s melodeon by George A. Prince, est. $600-$1,500. M.G. Neely image.

Rare 1860s melodeon by George A. Prince, est. $600-$1,500. M.G. Neely image.