OXFORD, Mich. – On Sept. 14-15, Midwest Auction Galleries will be offering a large collection of antiques and Asian antiques from the collection of the late Robert Willis, owner and proprietor of R.F. Willis Galleries, Grand Rapids, Mich. Willis was well-known and well-respected dealer. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding.

Highlights offered from his collection include a finely carved antique ivory crucifix, an Art Deco diamond and platinum bar brooch, Herman Miller furniture, a fine Chinese rosewood desk, a Chinese Qing blue and gilt decorated porcelain jar, as well as modern bronze sculptures and many higher-end antiques in all media.

Also included in the sale is a large collection of artwork by such distinguished artist as Albert Bierstadt, Childe Hassam, Jean Babtist Camille Corot and Louis Comfort Tiffany, just to name a few.

The sale consisting of over 1,000 lots will begin Saturday Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. Eastern.

“The collection of Mr. Willis is one of the best I have seen in a few years,” said Brian Fichtner, head of the Asian arts department at Midwest Auctions. “He had such a large variety of antiques in all fields, it is very evident that he was a man with exceptional taste. We are excited to have the opportunity to auction this collection.”

 

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

 

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