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Specialists of the South to auction eclectic collections Oct. 28

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
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Meissen porcelain allegorical figural group, ‘Europe,’ modeled by Johann Freidrich Eberlein, from the Four Continents series, 19th century. Estimate: $1,000-$2,000. Specialists of the South Inc. image

 

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Items from the estate of Norma Godwin of Panama City – collections and quality items gathered over the course of several generations by Mrs. Godwin, her husband and her parents – will be the main attraction at an estates auction scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28, by The Specialists of the South Inc. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

Many of the items in the Godwin estate belonged to Norma’s parents. Nicholas, her father, was born in Italy in 1898 and arrived in the U.S. in 1916. Her mother was born in the U.S. to Italian parents who arrived in the U.S. just prior to her birth. Nicholas was an architectural sculptor who had an artistic eye and impeccable taste. He loved browsing the antique shops and buying items.

Bidders will be treated to an eclectic mix of merchandise, to include lighted ceramic harlequin sculptures by Otello Roso for San Polo, European and Victorian furniture, classical and modern art, Capo-di-Monte porcelain pieces, Meissen figurines (above), fine mid-century linens (mostly from Italy) and Fostoria American glassware.

Other lots of note will include an Art Deco chandelier with outstanding amber shield shades (below), a sterling silver tea and coffee set, a sterling flatware set in the Modern Victorian pattern and Forget-Me-Nots decorated china by Haviland, in the Montmery pattern.

 

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Art Deco six-light chandelier by Lincoln Manufacturing, 1930s. Estimate: $1,500-$2,000. Specialists of the South Inc. image

 

There are four of the colorful, whimsical harlequin lighted glass sculptures in the auction. They will be sold as individual lots. All were purchased in Italy during the last century and all four are different, with each one standing about 25 inches tall. The highly collectible glass sculptures serve a dual purpose, as an interior design statement and as a lamp.

 

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Lighted ceramic harlequin wall sconce sculpture by Otello Roso for San Polo, 25in. high, one of four harlequin sconces in the auction. Specialists of the South Inc. image

 

The furniture category comprises a wide variety of pieces, all purchased in the U.S. and mostly in Washington, D.C., where the Godwins once lived. Items include a fine French chest, with four drawers and glove boxes, and 10 hand-painted porcelain tiles (no two alike).

 

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French-style ornate chest with painted porcelains. Specialists of the South Inc. image

 

Artwork will be led by a painting in the manner of Antonio Canaletto (Italian, 1697-1763), depicting Nero’s Palace in Maggione, Italy, and a beautifully framed painting of a rocky seashore by William Lester Stevens (Massachusetts, 1888-1969).

 

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Beautifully framed oil on board painting of a rocky seashore by American artist William Lester Stevens (1888-1969). Estimate: $1,500-$2,500. Specialists of the South Inc. image

 

Capo-di-Monte porcelain is wildly popular among collectors, and Mrs. Godwin is offering several figurines that her father bought to the U.S. many years ago. These will include a huge set of Richard Ginori china, a belly dancer and street musicians. A beautiful Meissen figural group consisting of a woman seated alongside a horse. From the Four Continents series, the group represents Europe.

For details contact The Specialists of the South Inc. at contact@sospcfl.com or 850-785-2577.

The auction will begin Saturday at 8 a.m. Central time.

 

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