iGavel Presents Geraldine Carr’s Art and Antiques from Southern and New England Estates Auction
iGavel is pleased to present Geraldine Carr’s Art and Antiques From Southern and New England Estates Auction.
New York, NY, January 16, 2009 --(PR.com)-- iGavel is pleased to present Geraldine Carr’s Art and Antiques From Southern and New England Estates Auction. This sale is primarily from the estate of Foy Casper, who was the chief art conservator for the Chrysler Museum. This is a large auction that includes many pieces of art and antiques of historic provenance. The auction will take place from January 14th-February 5th at www.iGavel.com.
An important feature of this auction is a portrait by the painter Joshua Johnson (1763-1825). Considered a pioneer, Johnson was America's first professional African/American artist that was a free man. His work has been included in the Smithsonian and the Frick Museums. The portrait offered on iGavel is estimated at $35,000-$45,000, with a starting bid of $28,000.
Also highlighted in this auction is a 18th Century silver salver and porcelain Chinese armorial plates engraved with the Robert E. Lee family of Virginia’s crest. The lot includes a George III sterling silver salver by Ebenezer Coker, London, 1765, as well as two 18th Century Chinese export porcelain armorial plates, all items bearing the Lee coat of arms. The lot is estimated at $32,000-$42,000, with a starting bid of $21,000.
A Tiffany Studios Bronze & Nautilus shell Reading Lamp, circa1899, designed by Louis A. Gudebord, is estimated at $40,000-$50,000, with a starting bid of $22,000, is included in this auction. This item is also part of the collection of the chief art conservator for the Chrysler Museum, Foy Casper.
A 16th Century Flemish oil painting, is included in the auction, estimated at $18,000-$24,000, with a starting bid of $8,500. Examples of furniture included in this auction are a Southern Hepplewhite inlaid Chestnut Huntboard, estimated at $32,000-$40,000, with a starting bid of $18,000, and a large Eastern Shore, Virginia raised panel yellow pine corner cupboard circa 1804, estimated at $24,000-$32,000, with a starting bid of $10,800.
iGavel.com is a leader in online art auctions, offering collectors and dealers high quality fine art, antiques and collectables guaranteed for authenticity and condition. iGavel auctions are modeled on the traditional live auction format, where each lot includes detailed photographic images, a professional description, and an accurate condition report.
Lark E. Mason - President of iGavel - is a frequent guest appraiser on the Antiques Roadshow, was formerly a Senior Vice President with Sotheby's Chinese Works of Art Department, and Director of Online Auctions for Sothebys.com.
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An important feature of this auction is a portrait by the painter Joshua Johnson (1763-1825). Considered a pioneer, Johnson was America's first professional African/American artist that was a free man. His work has been included in the Smithsonian and the Frick Museums. The portrait offered on iGavel is estimated at $35,000-$45,000, with a starting bid of $28,000.
Also highlighted in this auction is a 18th Century silver salver and porcelain Chinese armorial plates engraved with the Robert E. Lee family of Virginia’s crest. The lot includes a George III sterling silver salver by Ebenezer Coker, London, 1765, as well as two 18th Century Chinese export porcelain armorial plates, all items bearing the Lee coat of arms. The lot is estimated at $32,000-$42,000, with a starting bid of $21,000.
A Tiffany Studios Bronze & Nautilus shell Reading Lamp, circa1899, designed by Louis A. Gudebord, is estimated at $40,000-$50,000, with a starting bid of $22,000, is included in this auction. This item is also part of the collection of the chief art conservator for the Chrysler Museum, Foy Casper.
A 16th Century Flemish oil painting, is included in the auction, estimated at $18,000-$24,000, with a starting bid of $8,500. Examples of furniture included in this auction are a Southern Hepplewhite inlaid Chestnut Huntboard, estimated at $32,000-$40,000, with a starting bid of $18,000, and a large Eastern Shore, Virginia raised panel yellow pine corner cupboard circa 1804, estimated at $24,000-$32,000, with a starting bid of $10,800.
iGavel.com is a leader in online art auctions, offering collectors and dealers high quality fine art, antiques and collectables guaranteed for authenticity and condition. iGavel auctions are modeled on the traditional live auction format, where each lot includes detailed photographic images, a professional description, and an accurate condition report.
Lark E. Mason - President of iGavel - is a frequent guest appraiser on the Antiques Roadshow, was formerly a Senior Vice President with Sotheby's Chinese Works of Art Department, and Director of Online Auctions for Sothebys.com.
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