William Jenack spring auction going green May 23
David Burliuk (Russian/American, 1882-1967), ‘Flowers on the Beach,’ oil on canvas board, signed, 15 by 17 1/4 inches, est. $7,000-$10,000. Image courtesy of William Jenack Estate Appraisers and Auctioneers.
The sale will have many items for the avid outdoor gardener and decorator. The offerings will include vintage and antiques garden furniture and ornaments such as benches, sculptures and planters. Items of note are a partial “ruined” bust of Christopher Columbus in bronze of the late 19th or early 20th century, a pair of cast-lead winged putti of the 19th century and a pair of Peter Timmes & Sons cast-iron garden benches.
In addition, the sale will highlight a large collection of silver spanning the 19th to 20th centuries. Some of the more interesting lots are a Gorham Egyptian Revival casket with handles, English Monteith bowl, unusual Mauser silver tongs, German silver double horn-form vase with putti, English Renaissance-style jewelry casket and several lots of novelty silver jewelry.
Notable artwork will be offered including a still life by David Burliuk, a winter landscape by Frank (Franz) Hans Johnston and a landscape with shepherd, flock and reclining woman by George Henry Yewell. Other artists in the offering are Claire Falkenstien, Robert Benney, Emily Hoystradt, Bruno Del Favero, Bernard Buffet and many others.
Rounding out the sale will be a collection of rugs, carpets, furniture and decorative objects such as art glass and Venetian, Chinese porcelain, bronze and carvings. Fine jewelry will also be offered including a fantastic Tiffany Art Deco diamond and platinum brooch.
Preview will be held at the William Jenack auction facility located at 62 Kings Highway Bypass, on May 19 from noon-5 p.m.; May 20 from 2-5:45 p.m.; May 21-22 from noon-5p.m.; and the day of sale 9-10:45 a.m.
For details contact (845) 469-9095 or e-mail kevin@jenack.com.
ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
Tiffany Art Deco diamond and platinum brooch, 7.5 carats approximate diamond total weight, 1 1/8 inches by 2 1/2 inches, estimate: $7,000-$9,000. Image courtesy of William Jenack Estate Appraisers and Auctioneers.
Peter Timmes & Sons cast-iron garden bench, 1895, 40 inches high by 44 inches wide. Image courtesy of William Jenack Estate Appraisers and Auctioneers.
Pair of Seguso art glass urn-form lamps, 22 1/2 inches high, estimate: $1,500-$2,000. Image courtesy of William Jenack Estate Appraisers and Auctioneers.
Collection of 19th and 20th century silver. Image courtesy of William Jenack Estate Appraisers and Auctioneers.
