Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts’ premier antiques and fine art auction houses, announces its September Estates Auction. The two-day auction features antiques, fine art, collectibles and a selection of fine silver pieces from estates spanning Massachusetts to Kaminski’s second location in California. The auction takes place Saturday and Sunday September 26-27 at 10am under the tent at Kaminski Auctions, 564 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA. Auction previews are scheduled Friday, September 25 from 10am-6pm and from 8-10am on the days of the auction. Live online bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers. Please visit www.KaminskiAuctions.com for additional information.
Among a wide selection of fine art, antiques and collectibles is a Continental 88 silver figural centerpiece (Est. $12,000-$15,000). The ornate centerpiece features a draped male figure supporting an intricately decorated sailing vessel over his shoulders. The ship’s gold-washed interior stands in contrast to the pieces highly-polished silver exterior. Measuring 24.5 inches tall, the entire piece weighs a hefty 190 ozt. in total.
Additional silver offerings include a silver and crystal punch bowl with a sterling ladle (Est. $8,000-$10,000). The punch bowl is marked “Bolin” and stands at 13 inches in height. The vessel’s cover bears a floral design and is topped with a silver pineapple figure. The ladle boasts an ornate design as well, with delicate swirls extending from the handle to the piece’s basin.
Fine art is also offered at this exciting two-day auction. A painting by American artist Franz Arthur Bischoff (1864-1929) titled Pebble Beach (Est. $6,000-$8,000) is scheduled to cross the block. The painting, an oil on canvas, is signed and inscribed in pencil “Pearl St. F.A. Bischoff”. The piece measures 20 x 24 inches in its gilt frame.
Also featured is a sculpture by Harriet Frishmuth (Est. $5,000-$6,000). The sculpture, a bronze figure of a nude woman, is signed, numbered and dated 1918. It is also stamped “Roman Bronze Works, N.Y. and measures 19.75 inches in height. Frishmuth is a highly collected sculptor, and another of her sculptures brought an impressive $31,600 at Kaminski’s April 2009 auction.
“It’s always a pleasure to offer such rare and valuable objects at auction,” comments Frank Kaminski, owner of Kaminski Auctions. “We are always looking for items to feature in upcoming auctions and can take consignments in any volume, from a single piece to an entire estate.”
About Kaminski Auctions
Kaminski Auctions, headed by Frank Kaminski, specializes in appraising and auctioning fine art and antiques. As part of a complete estate service package, Kaminski provides expert appraisals, local and national advertising for all sales, competitive fees, itemized accounting of all transactions for heirs and representatives. In addition to full estate auctions, Kaminski accepts partial estate liquidations, as well as individual pieces and collections for consignment. The firm’s extensive clientele includes museums, historical societies, corporations, non-profit organizations and private individuals. In early 2007, Kaminski launched a second operation in California. For information, visit www.KaminskiAuctions.com or call 978-927-2223.
