: Antiques Week in New Hampshire got off to a resounding start with
Northeast Auctions' August 5-7 sale at the Radisson Manchester,
where the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association Show was
slated to open on Thursday, August 11.
"We did about $9 million in sales," confirmed auctioneer Ron
Bourgeault, still finalizing his tally as Antiques and The
Arts Weeklywent to press. Two single-owner cataloged sales -
including the Horton Foote Collection, $646,550 plus premium, and
the Kilcup Collection of Americana, $661,725 plus premium -
contributed to the total. The third session of the Pamela and
Donald Levine Collection of American Glass and Lighting garnered
$220,695, while the personal collection of Jef and Terri
Steingrebe realized $245,650 plus premium.
White Sheraton dressing table, $121,500.
"Ten bidders competed at more than $150,000 on our top lot,
the Goddess of Liberty weathervane," said Bourgeault. The
193/4-inch-tall Cushing & White figure was knocked down in the
room to Illinois dealer Michael Whittemore on behalf of Connecticut
dealer Fred Giampietro for $424,000 including premium.
"I've had three small Liberty weathervanes including this one. I
sold another small, painted Liberty the first year I did the
Winter Antiques Show," said Giampietro, reached at home after the
sale.
Other sales highlights included "The Wedding," a carved and
painted folk sculpture by Pennsylvania artist John Scholl. The
39-inch-tall construction went to David Wheatcroft for $193,000.
The Massachusetts dealer also claimed a rare white Sheraton
dressing table, $121,500, notable for its elongated stance and
refined paint decoration.
