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Follow on Google News | Cottone Auctions is bursting into fall with a big Fine Art & Antiques Auction, September 23rd-24thRiding a wave of successful auctions, and following a 30th year anniversary sale in March that grossed $1.7 million, Cottone Auctions is back for a curtain call with another Fine Art & Antiques Auction, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23rd-24th.
By: Cottone Auctions The September 23rd session will feature 20th century design items, Asian art, Egyptian objects, estate jewelry pieces, Oriental rugs, Roman antiques, Russian icons, tribal art and fine silver. Previews will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, from noon to 6 pm; Friday, September 23rd, from 9 am until 12 noon; Saturday, September 24th, from 9-11 am; or anytime by appointment. The September 24th session will feature the Evan and Olga Edwards clock collection, as well as Americana, furniture, lamps, art glass, pottery, militaria, Native American collectibles, paintings and prints, scientific items, shelf clocks, antique tall case and wall clocks, silver, sculptures and decorative items. Internet bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. The clock collection of Evan and Olga Edwards features more than 75 clocks and chronometers. Evan joined the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors in 1973 and at one time was elected as its director. He is a recognized authority on Abner Jones clocks, specializes in early American clocks with unusual movements, and has several Joseph Ives clocks in his collection. Shelf clocks in the sale will include an early 19th century David Studley clock (Hanover, Mass.), estimated at $7,000-$10,000; Tall case and wall clocks will include a Joshua Wilder (Hingham, Mass.) dwarf clock, circa 1810, estimated at $15,000-$25,000; The 20th century design category will feature three lots that all carry estimates of $10,000-$15,000: Other 20th century artists in the sale will include Wendell Castle, Alexander Calder, Karel Christiaan Appel, Pablo Picasso, Rufino Tamayo, Reginald Marsh and Ivan Mestrovic. Also from the 20th century design category will come a handsome Eames lounge chair with ottoman. Estate jewelry will feature a 3.1-carat Kashmir sapphire and diamond lady's ring, expected to go for $40,000-$60,000; Headlining the silver category is a fine Paul Storr (1771-1844) sterling tea urn with gadrooned lion mask handles and spout, expected to garner $20,000-$30,000; Two of the many sets of sterling flatware in the sale will include an 86-piece set of George Smith III & William Fearn (London) in the Old English Thread pattern, estimated at $5,000-$8,000; Asian items will be plentiful and will feature jade, bronzes, Buddha figures, Satsuma, cloisonné and more. Highlights should include a fine pair of Chinese gold leaf and painted jade table screens expected to finish at $8,000-$12,000; Oriental rugs will include an early 20th century Heinz rug measuring 15 feet by 11 feet 4 inches and expected to sell for $3,000-$5,000; Decorative items will carry names such as Meissen and Sevres and include marble, alabaster and bronze sculptures; micro-mosaic and KPM plaques; Black Forest clocks; Viennese enameled pieces; French gilt bronze clock sets; wonderful and highly collectible Majolica items; and more. A Ferdinand Preiss (German/Austrian, 1882-1943) polychrome bronze sculpture of a flutist, 17 inches tall, is estimated to sell for $10,000-$20,000; Tiffany & Company lamps will include a leaded glass Geranium lamp with a 14-inch shade, expected to bring $30,000-$50,000; In addition to online bidding, telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted. A full online catalog can be viewed right now at the Cottone website (www.cottoneauctions.com). To order a complimentary color catalog that will be sent by mail, you may call Cottone at (585) 243-1000. To learn more about Cottone Auctions and the upcoming Sept. 23rd-24th Fine Art & Antiques Auction, please visit them online, at www.cottoneauctions.com. Updates are posted frequently. End
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