Auction Details
The May auction is the 20th in Gray’s Auctioneers series of auctions which feature a wide selection of lots – pretty much something for everyone. The auction has 414 lots of paintings, sculptures, antiques, rare books, porcelain & ceramics, silver, antiquities, glass, jewelry, rugs, cameras & typewriters, lamps, chandeliers, clocks and watches.
Painting highlights up for auction include a single owner collection of 6 paintings by David Burliuk (Russian, 1820-1967), the “Father of Russian Futurism”. When he moved to America he started painting in the neo-primitivist style, for which he became known. We also include a rare oil on canvas, Nativity Scene by rococo era artist Giovanni Battista Pittoni (Italian 1687 -1767) from the collection of renowned 20th century collector Gustav Nebehay. Other artwork includes Edward Potthast (American, 1857 – 1927) Sunlight & Shadow, Central Park, crayon on board and Childe Hassam (American, 1859 – 1935) The Breakfast Room, etching.
Unusual items include a 19th Century Venetian Carved Fruitwood Savonarola Chair in the Style of Luigi Frullini, a unique 19th century French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Marquise in the manner of Juste Aurele Meissonnier, a 20th Century South American Jeweled and Carved, Wood and Metal Carousel Horse, a bronze bust by Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917), and a large Stoneware Jar with Handle by ceramicist Claude Conover (American, 1907–1993).
Exhibition takes place at our auction showrooms at 10717 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, Ohio starting Thursday, April 30 at noon – 8pm; Friday, May 1 at noon – 5pm; Saturday, May 2 11:30am – 1pm. The auction will take place at 1pm Saturday, May 2, 2009. Complimentary refreshments served. Park in our own secure parking lot right next to our building.
Gray’s Auctioneers, 10717 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio tel: 216 458 7695 fax: 216 458 7694 Catalogue, registration and online bidding available at www.graysauctioneers.com.