DuMouchelles – September Multi Estates & Collections Auction
September 12th, 13th, & 14th 2024
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409 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Ml 48226

DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles will host auctions on September 12, 13 and 14, featuring an array of fine art, luxury items and collectibles from notable estates and collections, including the collection of art that was displayed at the renowned Detroit restaurant, the Rattlesnake Club. This is part of a series of auctions and events leading up to DuMouchelles’ 100th Anniversary in 2027.

Additionally, the auctions will showcase pieces from the estate of prominent collectors Marianne and Alan E. Schwartz of Birmingham, Mich., and the collection of James Terry of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., as well as select works from the Grand Rapids Museum of Art and the Anthony and Davida Artis collection.

The items from Detroit’s iconic Rattlesnake Club are a collection of the likes of which are rarely seen inside a restaurant. The beloved fine dining establishment that recently closed its doors after 36 years of service displayed a selection of contemporary art, including Jasper Johns (American, b 1930) “Cicada,” 1981, a vibrant lithograph in colors on wove paper.

Three pieces by Frank Stella: a screenprint with lithograph, linocut and hand-coloring titled “The Waves: Hark!” a lithograph and screenprint on paper titled “Shards I” (1988), and a screenprint, lithograph and linocut with hand-coloring and collage on paper titled “The Waves: A Squeeze of the Hand” (1988).

Other highlights from the Rattlesnake Club include a Jim Dine drypoint etching series on paper titled “Thirty Bones of My Body” (1972); a Wayne Thiebaud soft-ground etching with drypoint and aquatint in colors on Somerset paper, titled “Country City” (1988); Robert Graham patinated copper figural male and female wall sculptures; works from Robert Schefman, Louise Nevelson, folk masks and many other curated selections.

The Rattlesnake Club, located at 300 River Place Drive, was known for its creative cuisine, exceptional service and picturesque views of the Detroit River. Founded by award-winning chef Jimmy Schmidt in 1988, the restaurant played a significant role in reviving Detroit’s dining scene and remained a staple of the community until its closure in June.

The auction also features select items from the estate of Marianne and Alan E. Schwartz, distinguished collectors from Birmingham, Mich. As a founder and partner at Honigman, Alan Schwartz was celebrated for his brilliance, public service and deep commitment to community and arts — a pivotal figure in Detroit’s business, civic and Jewish communities. He was an honorary board member of the Detroit Institute of Arts and a director emeritus of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Highlights from the Schwartz estate include English furniture from the Eighteenth Century, including Georgian and Queen Anne styles. Of special interest is a George I games table with concertina action. A George I parcel gilt and walnut veneer wall mirror is on offer, as is Eighteenth Century Delft blue and white earthenware pottery.

Rare textile pieces include a Charles II bead and stumpwork panel from circa 1650 and an English Elizabethan needlework cushion cover from the first quarter of the Seventeenth Century.

The James Terry collection offers a range of fine art and decorative objects from the Eighteenth to early Twentieth Centuries. Highlights include an Isidore Jules Bonheur bronze “Taureau” marked 7/12; an Italian baroque period carved wood and gilded gesso console and mirror from the late Eighteenth Century; Egyptian Revival bronze sculptures by Émile Louis Picault, a renowned French sculptor of the Nineteenth Century. The pair, titled “Pastophore and Hierogrammate,” showcases Picault’s skill in capturing the allure of ancient Egypt.

A pair of French gilt and patinated bronze figural lumières from the Nineteenth Century, depicting Bacchus and Ariadne, will cross the block.

Other important works in the auctions include a Richard Mayhew watercolor, titled “Solstice Series #10” and a carved and tooled leather work by Winfred Rembert “Cuthbert Memory” Winfred Rembert from the Anthony & Davida Artis Collection of African American Fine Art of Flint, Mich.; a unique Marshall Maynard Fredericks bronze titled “Two Bears”; works by Charles Culver from the Grand Rapids Museum of Art; an acrylic on canvas work titled “Ally” (1990) by Victor Vasarely, the renowned French-Hungarian artist and pioneer of the Op Art movement. From the collection of a prominent art collector, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich.; and a Tom Wesselmann laser-cut steel work “From Nude Painting Print”(1979/91).

Preview is September 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11. DuMouchelles is at 409 East Jefferson Avenue. For information, 313-963-6255 or www.dumoart.com

Featuring Works From Rattlesnake, Grand Rapids Art Museum, The James & Anita Terry Collection, The Estate of Alan E. Schwartz, The Anthony & Davida Artis Collection
Featuring the European Bronze Collection of James and Anita Terry of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA
Discover an extraordinary collection of European bronzes and fine art, including works from notable sculptors such as Emile Louis Picault, Charles Marion Russell, and Mathurin Moreau. This September, DuMouchelles presents over 200 lots of finely crafted bronzes that reflect the elegance and craftsmanship of the 19th century. Highlights include magnificent pieces such as Isidore Jules Bonheur’s “Taureau,” Marshall Maynard Fredericks’ “Two Bears,” and a pair of French Empire candelabras, offering collectors a unique opportunity to acquire historically significant and beautifully detailed sculptures.
Featuring Antique European Furniture from the Collection of Marianne & Alan E. Schwartz of Birmingham, Michigan, USA
DuMouchelles is excited to present its exceptional September auction, featuring distinguished collections from Detroit’s finest estates. Highlights include the prestigious Estate of Alan E. Schwartz, showcasing a remarkable array of fine art, antique furniture, and rare objets d’art. Additionally, the European Bronze Collection of James and Anita Terry offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire exquisite, museum-quality bronzes. Spanning centuries and styles, this auction provides an unmissable chance for collectors to secure highly coveted pieces, ensuring an engaging experience for both seasoned connoisseursand new bidders alike.
Lot 1006 Mathurin Moreau
Lot 1016 Ernest Rancoulet
Lot 1002 Charles Marion Russell
Lot 1009 Arthur Waagen
Lot 1010 Eutrope Bouret
Lot 1005 After Antoine Coysevox
Lot 1003 Emile Louis Picault
Lot 1004 Isidore Jules Bonheur
Lot 4 French Second Empire Cassolettes
Lot 1012 After Claude Michel Clodion
Lot 1013 After Claude Michel Clodion
Lot 1001 Marshall Maynard Fredericks
Lot 1011 Hippolyte Francois Moreau
Lot 1000 Marshall Maynard Fredericks
Lot 1017 Robert Graham
Lot 1008 Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Lot 36 Samuel Marti
Lot 1007 After Claude Michel Clodion
Lot 1207 Franz Xavier Bergman
Lot 4 19th C. French Figural Lumieires
Lot 1232 Charles II Bead & Stumpwork Panel, Ga. 1650
Lot 1233 English Elizabethan Needlework Cushion Cover, Ca. 1700-1725
Lot 1234 English Needlework Picture, Ca. Early 18th C.
Lot 1021 European Orientalist The Sultan’s Favorite
Lot 1098 Charles Culver Lesser Panda, Red Panda
Lot 1080 Jules Cheret Alcazar D’Ete
Lot 1035 Hughie Lee-Smith Landscape(Barn)
Lot 1020 Alessandro Mastro Valerio Fontana Dei Cavalli Marini
Lot 1037 Winfred Rembert Cuthbert Memory
Lot 1036 Richard Mayhew Solstice Series #10
Lot 1019 Charles Vickery In the Days of the Square Riggers
Lot 1194 European Alabaster Athena Sculpture
Lot 136 English Georgian Walnut Corner Chair
Lot 13 Italian Alabaster Amphora Pedestals
Lot 154 French Second Empire Chandelier
Lot 97 Quezal Shade Patinated Lamp
Lot 14 Sevres Bisque Porcelain
Lots 34 & 35 Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Vase & Bowl
Lot 109 English George I Walnut Games Table
Lot 40 Italian Baroque Mirror & Console
Lot 55 English Oyster Walnut Chest
Lot 107 English Chippendale Pie Crust Table
Lots 31 & 32 Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Vases
Lots 16-18 Horace Woodward Sterling & Crystal Centerpieces
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