Auction Preview: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer at Freeman’s, Philadelphia, June 19
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What: The Collection of Victor NiederhofferWhere: Freeman’s, 1808 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103When: June 19, 10:00 AMPublic Viewing: June 15, 12-5pm, June 16, 12-5pm, June 17, 10am-5pm, June 18, 10am-5pm, *Limited viewing morning of the saAuction Preview: The Collection of Victor Niederhoffer at Freeman’s, Philadelphia, June 19
What: The Collection of Victor NiederhofferWhere: Freeman’s, 1808 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103When: June 19, 10:00 AMPublic Viewing: June 15, 12-5pm, June 16, 12-5pm, June 17, 10am-5pm, June 18, 10am-5pm, *Limited viewing morning of the saleTop Lots at the Sale:— “An important Victorian sterling silver equestrian trophy, ‘Goodwood Cup’” — R. S. Garrard & Co., London, 1876. In the form of two duelling medieval knights, raised on a silver-mounted ebonized wood base mounted in silver “Goodwood. 1879” ; each piece marked. Measurement: H: 30 1/4in., W: 23 1/4in., D: 19in. Weighable silver: 306 oz. t. Featured in lot 38. Estimate: 20,000 USD - 30,000 USD.— “A Victorian sterling silver figural equestrian trophy, ‘Liverpool Autumn Cup’” — Charles Reily & George Storer, London, 1847. Realistically modeled in the form of three armoured medieval hunters, one with Douglas shield, each silver plaque marked and one further engraved: “Won by/The/Palmer.” Measurement: H: 22in., W: 18 3/4in., D: 16 3/4in. (overall), Weighable silver: 220 oz. t. (approx.) Featured in lot 39. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 25,000 USD.— “View of the Schuylkill County Almshouse,” dated 1881 — Attributed to Charles C. Hoffman (1821-1882); oil on canvas, tiger maple frame. Measurement: 30in.x42in. Featured in lot 98. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 25,000 USD.— “Night Baseball - Yankee Stadium,” dated, 1961 — Ralph Fasanella (1914-1997). Signed and dated, l.l., “R. Fasanella 1961,” oil on canvas, framed. Measurement: 28in.x36in. (sight). Featured in lot 105. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 25,000 USD.— “Impressive silver presentation punch bowl in the Japanese manner” —Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, date mark for 1884. The body with repousse and chasing dragons, waves, fish, and figure, the rim decorated with applied leaves and shells. Measurement: H: 9 1/2in. Diam: 18in. Weight: 119.1 oz.t. Featured in lot 10. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 25,000 USD.— “Large hammered sterling silver and parcel-gilt presentation punch bowl” —Tiffany & Co., New York, NY, dated “1883.” The interior with sprays of seaweed heightened with gilt, the body with applied fish and seaweed. Measurement: H: 9in. Diam: 15 1/4in. Weight: 101.57 oz.t. Featured in lot 15. Estimate: 15,000 USD - 25,000 USD.— “An exceptional Victorian sterling silver figural centrepiece” — George Angell & Co., London, 1870. In the form of three mermaids with tails intertwined holding aloft an overflowing shell from which a nymph gathers water; marked at base. Measurement: H: 23 1/2in., W: 15in., D: 14in. Weight: 291 oz. t. (approx). Featured in lot 43. Estimate: 12,000 USD - 18,000 USD.— “Sand Lot Game” — Ralph Fasanella (1914-1997); oil on canvas, signed and illegibly dated, l.l., “R. Fasanella,” framed. Measurement: 39 1/2in.x49 3/8in. (sight). Featured in lot 106. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 20,000 USD.For details, visit: https://www.freemansauction.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the salehttps://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more