Amelia Jeffers – Summer Fabulous Finds Auction at The Warehouse
July 26-27 2024
3037 Silver Drive, Columbus, OH 43224
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COLUMBUS, OHIO — On July 26 and 27, Amelia Jeffers’ Auctioneers & Appraisers will offer nearly 1,200 choice lots curated from roughly 18 collections and estates at the Summer Fabulous Finds Auction conducted in the firm’s Columbus warehouse. With mini “sessions” ranging from American and European art, antiques and decorative arts to couture and jewelry, the auction holds true to the title “Fabulous Finds” with many scarce and unusual objects.

From a Galena, Ill., collection, a selection of folk art will cross the block, including a number of early American portraits and Nineteenth and Twentieth Century carved and painted figural objects. “The junior carousel animals are so special,” remarked auction house owner Amelia Jeffers. “The turkey is my absolute favorite. In that small size, I can imagine a floral arrangement in the seat opening that would make an incredible centerpiece at Thanksgiving — my absolute favorite holiday!” Other junior carousel animals include a rabbit, a peacock, a pig and a horse which will sell along with several circus wagon carvings, a life-size lion carousel figure and a few reproduction figures from Jo Mead Originals. “Before I was at Garth’s, Tom Porter had worked with Jo Mead to sell a large collection of folk art figural carvings,” Jeffers explained. “They were very good examples and brought great prices for the time. Jo had molds made and then reproduced them for use in her design business. These are great options for collectors who can’t (or don’t want to) spend the money on an original cigar store trade figure or ship’s figurehead.”

Besides the folk art portraiture, the auction will include more than 200 works of art, including the remainder of the Carl Eriksson collection, which sold in March. Notable is a large portrait of an elephant by William Skilling, expected to sell for $3/5,000. A myriad of art genres are represented in the sale, including American scene painters like Ohio native Emerson Burkhart, American and European listed artists, including Thomas Corwin Lindsay, Charles Wilson Knapp, Oskar Kokoshka and William Coventry Wall. “I collect Nineteenth and Twentieth Century landscapes, but I am also a sucker for a great still life, and this auction has a few — with my favorites being the Alfred Montgomerys,” Jeffers said.

More than 150 pieces of furniture from a wide variety of categories, including period American and European antiques in woods like mahogany and tiger maple as well as good painted finishes, Midcentury Modern and contemporary designer pieces are in this sale. Jeffers said, “Estimates are reflective of the market, and should offer buyers plenty of opportunity to take advantage of the dip in furniture prices to take home some great things! It is a very good time to buy furniture — and as I always say, don’t worry about how you will get it — Columbus, Ohio, is a pretty affordable place from which to ship. There is a reason we are a huge distribution hub for most major retailers.” Highlights from the furniture offerings include a Chippendale secretary bookcase in mahogany, an unusual patriotic country empire sideboard with eagles carved in relief at backsplashes, a tiger maple flat-top Queen Anne high chest, a diminutive Hepplewhite sideboard attributed to coastal New Hampshire, a painted New England wall cupboard in apple green over red, and plenty of other chests, beds, benches, blanket chests, sofas and chairs.

Rounding out the weekend is a selection of jewelry and couture. “The couture is from a single owner,” Jeffers explained. “She has been a longtime client of mine back when I was with Garth’s, and I had no idea of her designer clothing collection. She and her husband traveled the world and always made time to shop at the favorite retailers, including Hermes — their clear favorite — Gucci, Chanel and Valentino. She and I share a love of fashion…I actually teared up at the house. There are some really wonderful and unusual items.” Scarce within the silk scarf and shawl category is a large Hermes “Faune et Flore du Texas” example that highlights the more than two dozen in the auction. Several coats and jackets (men’s and women’s) will sell, including trench coats, printed silk blazers, wool coats and men’s sports coats.

“The real highlight of her collection, though, is the jewelry,” said Jeffers. “She bought the best quality from some great brands.” The Cartier “Panthere” and Bulgari “Enigma” lines are well-represented, with several 18K examples set with diamonds and colored gemstones. Hoping to capitalize on the hot watch market, the auction does include a Rolex Presidential, an Hermes “Cape Cod” and a Bulgari bangle watch. Additions to the jewelry selection come from several other collectors, including the late Audrey Caspari, whose Americana and folk art sold in May. “Audrey was a true collector — she bought what she liked, be it beautiful gold jewelry, Native American items or painted American furniture. It was eclectic, but always high caliber,” recalled Jeffers.

Interested bidders may view and bid on the auction at www.ameliajeffers.com, or by phone, absentee or in person (limited seating available, reservations are recommended).

Amelia Jeffers is at 3037 Silver Drive. For information, 740-362-4771.

More than 1200 lots of choice, curated items from collections and estates throughout the Midwest.
CATEGORIES INCLUDE: Fine & Folk Art | American & European Antiques & Decorative Arts Ceramics, incl. a large selection of Staffordshire | Silver | Fine & Designer Jewelry & Couture
Dozens of lots of historical transferware and Canova will be offered in several colors, including these sepia serving pieces, est. $200 – $400
More than 100 Staffordshire dogs and figurines will sell, including this pair, est. $200 – $400
Men’s Presidential Rolex with 14k gold nugget band, $7,000 – $14,000
Chippendale secretary bookcase, in mahogany, $3,000 – $6,000
This charming 1952 Convertible MG “Kit” car) is one of three collector cars selling in the auction Est. 6,000 – $8,000
A huge selection of decorative arts, including American & European clocks, porcelain & pottery, glass. This French mantle clock is estimated at $800 – $1,200
Cartier Panthere Cuff Bracelet, one of a large selection of designer and  ne jewelry options in the auction, $8,000 – $12,000
This silver tea service is one of nearly 60 silver lots offered in the auction, including two dozen lots of
flatware sets and several tea and coffee services. $1,600 – $2,500
A 1958 Ford Thunderbird in completely original and operating condition, with only 35,000 miles Est. $25,000 – $35,000
This pair of portraits, circa 1820 and by John Rubens Smith is among more than 50 lots of folk and fine portraiture in the auction, $400 – $800
More than 20 designer silk scarves and shawls, mostly Hermes, will cross the block including this scarce Texas example, $300 – $600
A highlight from the landscape selections is this Charles Wilson Knapp example, $2,000 – $4,000
The auction includes more than 200 works of art, ranging from old masters to contemporary, and including all subject matter and price points. This portrait of a collie is estimated at $400 – $800
Among the fine art offerings are a number of equestrian and racing paintings, including this portrait of a
racehorse and jockey by Sandor Bodo, est. $800-$1,200
A large still life (one of two in the sale) by Alfred Montgomery, $3,000 – $5,000
Included in the auction is a small collection of circus banners, paintings, and carvings like this circus wagon cornice, $300 – $600
From a selection of junior carousel animals, this turkey would make a wonderful Thanksgiving centerpiece, $1,000 – $3,000
Circus and carnival items include a number of carved wood carousel animals like this life-sized lion, $600- $1,200
Painted New England wall cupboard with apple green over red paint, $800 – $1200
Unusual patriotic country empire sideboard with eagles carved in relief at backsplashes, $600 – $1200
Many period New England furniture pieces will sell, like this diminutive coastal New Hampshire Hepplewhite sideboard, $400 – $800
Among the huge selection of  ne and folk-art paintings is this impressive portrait of an elephant by William Skilling, $3,000 – $5,000
Many Hermes items will be up for auction, including printed silk goods and leather pieces. Ladies’ printed silk jacket, $600 – $800
A life-size cigar store Indian princess reproduction by Jo Mead is one of a number of period and reproduction folk art items, $300 – $600
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
September 13: Great Estates Auction Featuring a Single-Owner American History, Civil War, and Photography Collection
September 14: Great Estates Americana & Folk Art
October 25: Fabulous Finds @ The Warehouse
October 26: The Gentleman’s Auction
November 29-30: Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Auction @ The Garth’s Barn
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