FREEHOLD, N.Y. – Art Deco to the max, a Dragonfly brooch with diamonds, rubies and green stones flew the highest at Carlsen Gallery’s March 3 antiques and decorative arts auction, realizing $15,000, including buyer’s premium, and going to the trade on the phone. Measuring 2¾ by 4 inches, the pin was not only a statement piece in itself with brilliant iridescent and metallic colors, but the form also is symbolic of change in the perspective of self-realization, a touchstone of intellectual and emotional maturity. Not far behind in price, an all original Eighteenth Century Hudson Valley gumwood kas, probably made by the Elting Beekman Factory in Ulster Co, left with a room bidder after clearing $14,400 with premium. A later review will discuss additional highlights.