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“Collecting Design: Paul Evans” Film Premiere To Take Place At The ACME Screening Room On May 14

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FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 • VOL. 48, NO. 19

Cowan’s Soars To $1.2 Million In Record-Breaking Sale Prehistoric Art Birdstones Among The Highlights From Jan Sorgenfrei Collection Once again proving itself as one of the preeminent American Indian and Western Art auction houses in the world, Cowan’s Auctions’ April 8 sale saw a record number of bidders on its way to a $1.2 million day. The highlight of the day was the Prehistoric American Indian Art collection of renowned collector Jan W. Sorgenfrei, which sold for nearly $450,000 combined. Part one of the collection sparked enthusiastic bidding on the phones, internet, and from the salesroom, which was filled to capacity. “This is a one-of-a-kind collection, and as you can imagine, we had overwhelming interest in it from the start,” said Danica Farnand, Cowan’s director of American Indian and Western Art. “You’re always a little nervous when you’re offering a category for the first time, but we’re ecstatic with the results. We’re really looking forward to offering part two in September.” Nearly 700 collectors, dealers, and art lovers registered to bid in this sale, including over 150 bidding for the very first time with Cowan’s, both records for the Cincinnati,

This Great Lakes pipe tomahawk from the collection of Jan Sorgenfrei sold for $9,000.

These Kiowa beaded hide moccasins, once exhibited at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Ga., sold for $9,000.

This elongated slate long neck birdstone found in Allen County, Ind., sold for $28,200.

“Off To The Races” on page 2

On Sunday, May 14, the ACME Screening Room in Lambertville, N.J., will host the premier of a new documentary, “Collecting Design: Paul Evans.” The film, sponsored by Rago Auctions and produced by Daniella Ohad in collaboration with the New York School of Interior Design, explores the life and career of Delaware Valley modernist Paul Evans. The screening will be preceded

by a cocktail reception at Rago from 5 to 6 p.m. The film will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dorsey Reading, Evan’s former assistant and shop steward, will be on hand to answer questions and provide insights. Following the screening will be a fundraising dinner at a local art collector’s home from 7:30 to 9 p.m. To order tickets or for more information, call Rago Auctions at 609-397-9374.

Black Rose Antiques And Collectibles Opens A Location In Phillipsburg, N.J.

Centreville Antique Market To Return On May 14 on page 2

Mother’s Day Display Set For Haddon Heights on page 4

A Dakota bear claw necklace from the collection of Senator Henry M. Rice (Minnesota, 1816-94) realized $16,800. Ohio, based auction house. Continuing a trend of increased online bidding, 37 percent of all winning bids were made on online bidding platform Bidsquare.com, accounting for over $250,000 of the auction’s total. An avid collector, Sorgenfrei (Ohio, 1942-2012) was the owner of Painter Creek Auction Service and Old Barn Auction, specializing in Native American artifacts. Quality is the key word when referring to artifacts chosen by Sorgenfrei to rest in his personal collection. As can easily be seen from the top lots from this sale, birdstones were special to him, especially birdstones from the “epicenter” of his native northwest Ohio. This superb collection not only represented many of the finest examples of their respective types, but also served as a testament to the creations of prehistoric art created in this archaeologically rich area. The Sorgenfrei collection comprised seven of the 10 top sale prices, with three of his most cherished birdstones fetching the highest prices of the day: an elongated slate long neck birdstone, which sold for $43,200; a fine and rare elongated slate birdstone for Continued on page 2

“Invisible Man” And “Casablanca” Headline Vintage Movie Posters Auction on page 9

Black Rose Antiques and Collectibles, a name once familiar in the Allentown, Pa., market region, has now been uplifted and moved into the Phillipsburg mall in Phillipsburg, N.J. The New Jersey store hosts over 130 filled spaces and has room to evolve into 204 spaces. The huge store opened Jan. 1 within the former JCP location and allows sellers to showcase their presentations of goods in a unique fashion. The store

Expansive Native American Artifact Collection To Be Sold In Mechanicsburg, Pa. on page 10

In This Issue is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Black Rose Antiques and Collectibles has two other locations. One is in the Chambersburg, Continued on page 2

SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 6 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 6

FEATURED AUCTION: Elmer Murry Auctions Inc. - May 13 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania - Page 10

AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 14


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