Kaminski – Estate Auction
August 19th & 20th Beginning @ 11:00 a.m. EST
117 Elliott St, Beverly, MA 01915
www.kaminskiauctions.com

BEVERLY, MASS. — Kaminski’s August 19-20 estate auction features the art collection of William Frew, a pilot for more than 30 years flying for the United States Air Force and later Trans World Airways. His collection of Japanese prints is from his great uncle Bernard Frew, who was secretary for US General Douglas MacArthur during World War II. There is also a collection of Chelsea clocks and barometers from John McCarthy, the Chelsea Clock Co. foreman for 30 years, and an extensive collection of European furniture and decorative furnishings from a southern Connecticut estate. The second day of the auction features the furnishings and garden antiques from a Bunny Williams and John Rosselli decorated Palm Beach home. All items can be previewed in Palm Beach by appointment only by calling 941-928-2872/ 561-779-8511. Transportation along the Route 95 Northeast corridor is available and to Kaminski’s Beverly auction gallery.

William Frew flew KC135s in the Air Force and then flew Constellations, 747s and L1011s for TWA. During his career as a pilot, he became interested in collecting art and would frequently acquire new works through auctions or directly from several local artists. After retiring, his love of art led him to become an artist himself, doing numerous oil landscapes. For those interested, he had two memoirs published under the title A Pilot’s Life. His collection includes artists such as Robert Douglas Hunter, Mary Hean Pearle, Thomas R. Dunlay, the British artist Reginald Aspinwall, RA (1858-1921) and the Nineteenth Century Dutch artist H. Kleintjes.

The Japanese paintings in his collection are from his great uncle Bernard Frew, who was not only secretary for General MacArthur during World War II but then worked as an ambassador to the Vatican in Japan and Rome.

A noteworthy painting in the sale is an oil on canvas by the Russian artist Ivan Augustovitch Veltz (1866-1926). Titled “First Snow,” signed and dated 1904, it includes a Bonham’s auction tag and is identified as the Dowager’s Palace ($45/55,000).

The Chelsea clock and barometer collection comes from John McCarthy, credited with saving the company during a fire in 1978 through his quick action and leadership. Some highlights from the collection include a rare Chelsea yacht wheel clock and barometer and ship’s bel, in brass on a mahogany base, a prototype for the set made for Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, fleet admiral of the US Navy and commander in chief of the US Pacific Fleet during World War II. There is also a circa 1930 Chelsea Willard banjo clock with the Constitution and the Guerriere reverse painted on a 6-inch dial in a mahogany case.

An extensive collection of European furniture and furnishings from a southern Connecticut estate includes an early Nineteenth Century French classical center table having marble top and ormolu mounts, a pair of French marquetry Inlaid marble top chests and various gilt candelabra and other decorative pieces.

On Sunday, August 20, the auction will feature the furnishings and garden antiques from the Bunny Williams and John Rosselli decorated Palm Beach home.

The collection includes Biedermeier, English Regency and French furniture, an antique Oushak rug and garden antiques, including urns, stone benches and a monumental stone fountain of a statue of David in a circular basin.

The highlight of the jewelry on offer is a star ruby double ring with natural corundum set in 18K gold ($6/9,000).

Other items of interest in the auction include two Louis Vuitton suitcases sold by Arthur Gilmore, N.Y., from a Palm Beach estate, a collection of Victorian tin pressed store ceiling tiles, all original, 292 square feet in total, from a New Brunswick, Canada, collection, and several gold coins and pieces of Asian porcelain.

Preview for Saturday, August 19, and up to Lot #750 of the Sunday auction is available Monday-Friday, August 14-18, and the days of the sale starting at 9 am.

Kaminski’s auction gallery is at 117 Elliott Street, Route 62, The preview is open while the auction is live. For information, www.kaminskiauctions.com, 978-927-2223 or 508-367-4311.

Preview hours Monday – Friday, Aug 14-18, 9AM-5PM. Saturday and Sunday at 9AM. Preview is open while the auction is live.
Our August 19th and 20th Estates auction features the art collection of William Frew, who piloted for the United States Air Force and later Trans World Airways. His collection of Japanese prints are from his great uncle Bernard Frew, secretary for General MacArthur. There is also a collection of Chelsea clocks and barometers from John McCarthy, the Chelsea Clock Co. foreman for 30 years. We present an extensive collection of decorative furnishings from a Southern Connecticut estate, as well as an estate in Rye, New Hampshire.
The second day of our auction features furniture and exceptional garden antiques from a Bunny Williams and John Rosselli decorated Palm Beach home. Lots 750 and above are from this Regency Palm Beach estate. These items can be previewed in Palm Beach by appointment only, call 941-928-2872 / 561-779-8511 for more information. Deliveries availi-able from Palm Beach to Boston, along the Rte. 95 corridor for a reasonable fee.
Lot #7, Vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase, initialed IDS, 17” x 28” x 8 1/2”.
Lot #19,1891 Liberty Head 5-dollar gold coin. MS58-MS62.
Lot #218, Pair of French dore bronze sconces with cherubs.
Lot #147, Sailors valentine by Marci Chamberlain, octagonal, 21”, 2001.
Lot #10, Early 19th century English silver teapot, hallmarked for London 1812.
Lot #615, Chelsea all brass ship’s bell clock, 4 1/2” dial, circa 1980s, engraved.
Lot #117, Collection of (5) brass and wooden Buddha figures, largest 15” H.
Lot #617, Rare Chelsea yacht wheel clock and barometer, ship’s bell, brass and mahogany base.
Lot #32, Federal-style carved giltwood mirror with eagle crest, 34” x 23”.
Lot #634, French plaster bust of woman marked, ‘Ateliers de Moulage du Mu-see National du Louvre.’
Lot #387, Pair of Delft-style covered urns, marked Chelsea House, 19” H x 8” W.
Lot #299, Pair of antique Lot #85, Late 19th/early Moroccan/Syrian inlaid arm- 20th century Japanese large chairs, 42” H x 22” W x 22” D. dragon vase, 29” H.
Lot #618A, A. E. Backus (1906 – 1990), River View, oil on canvas, 34″ x 48″.
Lot #619, Walter Koeniger (1881-1943), A Lonely Road, Woodstock, N.Y., oil on canvas, signed.
Lot #622, Portrait of French nobleman holding an open snuff box, artist labeled as ‘Hyacinthe Rigaud, 1659-1743.’
Lot #655,18th/19th century, woman, oil on canvas, unsigned, 40” x 30”. Gilt frame 49” x 29”.
Lot #153, Pair of Beacon Hill Collection dome-top mahogany bookcases, 85 1/2” H x 30” Wx 11.”
Lot #59, Pair of Chinese Famille Rose covered jars, 19” x 9 1/2”.
Lot #287, Pair of Italian verdigris and gold-decorated pedestals, 52 1/2” H x 16” W.
Lot #138, Levier, boy with girl and cat, oil on canvas, 20” x 39”, signed L/R, framed 28”x48”.
Lot #201, Robert Douglas Hunter (1928-2014), still life with vessels and fruit, oil on canvas, signed
Lot #47, Pair of Chinese foo dogs, 17” H x8 l/2”Wx6”D.
Lot #618, Ivan Augustovitch Veltz, (Russian, 1866-1926), ‘First Snow’, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1904 LR.
Lot #182, William A. Cameron (Canadian, 20th century), Grizzly, 1982.
Lot #187, Stickley Art & Crafts oak desk, th-51, 30” H x 44” W x 26” D.
Lot #643, Southwest Native American woven basket, 16” diameter.
Lot #305, Moroccan 4-drawer chest with bone inlay, 33” H x 35 1/2” W x 17 1/2” D.

August 20th, Beginning @ 11:00 a.m. EST
Private viewing in Palm Beach by appointment only.
To schedule, call 941-928-2872 / 561-779-8511.
Bid at our gallery, located at: 117 Elliott St, Beverly, MA 01915
We have been commissioned to sell the exceptional furnishings and garden antiques from a North Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach estate. The interior was entirely designed and furnished by famous New York interior decorators Bunny Williams and John Rosselli.
Join us online, Sunday, August 20th.
Lots #750 and above are from this Palm Beach estate.
All items must be picked up before Monday, August 28th. For more information call 941-928-2872 / 561-779-8511 Deliveries available from Palm Beach to Boston, along the Rt. 95 corridor for a reasonable fee. Call 978-927-2223 / 561-779-8511.
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