Collaborative Show To Mark Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Two of America’s most esteemed cultural institutions, the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), recently announced “A Nation of Artists,” a historic collaboration with the private Middleton Family Collection that will unite three extraordinary collections of American art. This unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime exhibition will be presented exclusively at both PMA and PAFA to honor America’s 250th anniversary. It will open for public enjoyment from April 2026 to September 2027.
Featuring more than 1,000 works across the two museums, “A Nation of Artists” will be the most expansive presentation of American art ever mounted in Philadelphia. Though shaped by distinct curatorial visions at the PMA and PAFA, the exhibition is unified by shared themes exploring the richness of American art. Selections from the Middleton Family Collection, one of the country’s most significant private holdings, will be interwoven at both venues to offer fresh insight into the story of American art and experience.
“Our aspiration is that this exhibition is for everyone, no prior knowledge of art or history required,” noted John S. Middleton. “We believe in the power of storytelling to connect people and are thrilled to partner with these two storied institutions to share the works that have brought our family so much joy and inspiration. Like baseball, art has the power to bring people together and surprise us when we least expect it. With every viewing, there’s something new to discover. It’s an honor to help bring American art to life in a new way during this very special 250th commemoration of our country’s founding.”
Spanning three centuries of diverse mediums, from portraiture and sculpture to furniture,
Thomas Eakins’ “Portrait of Dr. Samuel D. Gross (The Gross Clinic),” 1875, oil-on-canvas, measures 8-by-6 feet 6 inches, and was a gift of the Alumni Association to Jefferson Medical College in 1878 and purchased by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 2007 with the generous support of more than 3,600 donors.
textiles, decorative arts, and photography, “A Nation of Artists” will trace the ever-evolving story of American creativity. Visitors will experience everything from the early realism of Charles Willson Peale to the shimmering brushwork of John Singer Sargent, the expressive intensity of Horace Pippin, and the impressionist elegance of Mary Cassatt, all shaped by the crosscurrents of cultural exchange, historic events, and imagination. The exhibition will further spotlight modern and contemporary artists whose work provides differing perspectives and interpretations of life in America today, including sculptural installations and multimedia works by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Rina Banerjee, and Mickalene Thomas.
“What makes American art so powerful is
Charles Willson Peale’s “Staircase Group (Portrait of Raphaelle Peale and Titian Ramsey Peale I),” 1795, is an oil-on-canvas, measuring 7 feet 5.5 inches by 39 3/8 inches, from the George W. Elkins Collection, 1945, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
not only where it was created but also who made it, and why,” said Sasha Suda, the George D.Widener director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. “’A Nation of Artists’ will present a broad and vibrant picture of artistic expression that was happening across the country through both familiar icons and voices that have historically been overlooked. We couldn’t be more excited and inspired to partner with PAFA and the Middleton family on this extraordinary cultural milestone, and we look forward to welcoming everyone, from neighbors down the street to visitors from across the
Wharton E. Esherick’s “Library Ladder Steps,” 1935, hickory and oak, 34.75-by-18-by-23.25 inches, a 125th Anniversary acquisition, was a gift of Rachel Bok Goldman and Allen S. Goldman, M.D., 2001, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
region, the country, and around the world, to be part of this celebration.”
As the birthplace of American democracy, Philadelphia will serve as a cultural and historic hub for the America 250 semiquincentennial celebrations, hosting global events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the PGA Championship, and the MLB All-Star Game, among many other exhibitions, sports events, and major conventions. “A Nation of Artists” will place the city at the heart of the nation’s creative legacy, reflecting both the historic depth and the city’s continued influence on American culture.
“This historic collaboration places Philadelphia’s artistic legacy on full display, offering the world a celebration of creativity, identity, and nationhood that can’t be experienced anywhere else,” said Angela Val, president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia. “Only in Philadelphia, where our independence was declared, our constitution debated and established, and our first states united, could an exhibition of this scale and significance come to life.”
Bringing together two world-class institutions, “A Nation of Artists” will be a collaborative, two-venue exhibition with distinct perspectives, curated by the teams at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, in partnership with the Middleton family. Highlighting the richness and diversity of American art, the exhibition will span generations and artistic traditions, featuring contributions from Indigenous, African American, immigrant, and historically underrepresented artists who have helped to shape the nation’s cultural story. Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026, PMA’s installation will offer a sweeping panorama of American art from about 1700 to 1960. Through iconic masterworks and bold juxtapositions, visitors will trace the evolution of American identity and
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Harry Bertoia’s “Spray Sculpture” Sells For $6,875
By Karl Pass
Potter & Potter Auctions announced the results of its 652 lot sale held on June 6. All prices noted include the auction house’s 20 percent buyer’s premium. The auction was a mix of modern contemporary art, fine art, folk art, and outsider art. The top lot was Hans Hofmann’s (German/American, 1880-1966) “Untitled” from 1946, which delivered $12,500. This framed mixed media-on-wood panel work was signed and dated by the artist on the lower right. Andy Warhol’s (American, 1928-87) “Untitled 12” from the “For Meyer Shapiro Portfolio,” realized $10,000. The unframed screenprint from 1974 was signed, dated, and numbered verso on its lower edge by Warhol.
By Helen Walter
The 36th Annual Antiques in the Grove outdoor event will be held Sunday, July 20, at the Selinsgrove Rotary Field from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free of charge, and there is plenty of free parking. Whether you’re an antique collector, decorator, dealer, or just looking for a fun outdoor event to enjoy, there is something for everyone. Back to Basics Burgers, City Corner Hot Dogs, and Simply Bowls will be selling food during the event. Come enjoy lunch and
Exhibition Of Work From George Morrison
Museum Will Examine Morrison’s Impact On The American Abstract Expressionist Movement
This summer, The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present “The Magical City: George Morrison’s New York,” opening Thursday, July 17. Born in Chippewa City, a remote Native American village on the shore of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota, George Morrison (Wahwah-ta-ga-nah-gah-boo and Gwe-ki-ge-nah-gah-boo, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, 19192000) overcame challenges, poverty, a life-threatening childhood illness, social isolation, and racial and cultural barriers to become a leader of the American Abstract Expressionist movement, which he collaboratively defined both publicly and behind the scenes. The exhibition is made possible by The Met’s Fund for Diverse Art Histories and the Barrie A. and Deedee Wigmore Foundation. “George Morrison’s life and work has inspired generations of artists,” said Max Hollein, The Met’s Marina Kellen French director and CEO. “Anchored
by works from his time in New York, this meaningful exhibition celebrates Morrison’s creative achievements and explores how his American Indigenous perspective shaped his unique cultural legacy.”
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Morrison’s influence on the American Abstract Expressionist movement began in September 1943, when he arrived in New York City by train to study at the Art Students League on a fine arts scholarship. Immersing himself in the city’s vibrant cultural scenes, Morrison studied painting and drawing, contributed to numerous exhibitions and publications, and openly challenged the mainstream art establishment of his generation. He also formed important connections with peer artists including Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Lois Dodd, and Louise Nevelson, among others. Morrison’s deep appreciation for urban life, specifically industrial landscapes, jazz, and literature, shaped his artistic practice and imagery and permanently impacted the trajectory of the New York School.
Technically trained in figure drawing, portraiture, landscape painting, and graphic arts, Morrison shifted to abstract approaches in his New York years, specifically automatism, propelling his unique visual language, a fusion of his interest in the subconscious, Ojibwe aesthetic sensibilities, and ties to his homelands. The artist’s involvement with the rise
of Abstract Expressionism enhanced the movement’s broader “American” context by imbuing it with a distinctive Indigenous perspective. Between 1943 and 1970, Morrison lived and worked in New York and regularly exhibited in group shows and solo exhibitions. His work was consistently noted by well-known art critics. A 1953 Fulbright Scholarship to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and the University of Aix-Marseilles in France, followed by a John Jay Whitney Fellowship the same year, earned him international recognition.
Morrison’s prolific career lasted until 2000, long after his return to Minnesota from New York. It culminated with
his famous “Horizon Series,” a suite of small-scale oil and acrylic paintings that synthesized his technical skill and creative imagination with his love for his home on the Grand Portage Indian Reservation, along the north shore of Lake Superior.
Patricia Marroquin Norby (P’ urhépecha), associate curator of Native American Art in The Met’s American Wing, said, “This celebration of George Morrison’s work at The Met is long overdue. We are thrilled to honor the artist’s major contributions to the New York School with this exhibition and publication. Morrison strongly impacted the development of the American Abstract Expressionist movement as
well as the work of his professional colleagues, artists who respected him as a leader and a voice for their generation. This exhibition offers an important opportunity to engage deeply with Morrison’s evolving practice, supported by rarely seen archival materials that reveal the depth and complexity of his artistic journey.”
The exhibition asserts Morrison’s significant contributions to the New York School and explores his urban aesthetic inspirations that were rooted in his love of New York, which he called a “Magical City.” Featuring 35 of his paintings and drawings, including a number of generous loans
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Nostalgic Vintage Travel Items On Sale
By Karl Pass
Pack your bags and get set to travel back in time with the latest special sales display at the Haddon Heights Antiques Center. It’s all about summer vacations, the vintage kind, during the month of July.
In the sales display, shoppers will find vintage suitcases and perhaps an old airline carry-on bag. But also, there will be souvenir glasses
and plates and kitschy figurines. There will be lots of vintage travel ephemera, too, including maps and magazines, brochures, and postcards, great to decorate with.
This bright and colorful display will be eclectic when it comes to travel destinations. Certainly, various American tourist sites from national parks and natural wonders, such as Niagara Falls, to theme parks and,
local to Haddon Heights, the Jersey Shore will dominate, but worldwide locations won’t be overlooked either. It’s very likely that something in this sales display will spark a nostalgic memory of a summer vacation enjoyed in the past by all who see it.
Traveling to the Haddon Heights Antiques Center is worth the time at any point in the year. This two-story multi-dealer shop has been
around for over 30 years offering a broad range of antiques, vintage items, and collectibles for every taste and budget. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays, it’s easy to fit a visit into anyone’s schedule. Call 856-546-0555 for more information. Use 531 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, N.J., as the address for GPS directions.
George Morrison’s “The Antagonist” (detail), is a 1956, oil-on-canvas, measuring 34 1/8by-50 1/16 inches, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, gift of Mrs. Helen Meredith Norcross 57.26, courtesy of the estate of George Morrison.
Collector Chats With Peter S. Seibert
This Week: Customer Service
By Peter Seibert
there are quiet collectors who never leave their homes and purchase only through the internet. But they are the exception rather than the rule. Our business is predicated upon talking to people, connecting with them and sharing the same passion for treasures. I recall when the co-ops came into being and many old-time dealers decried at the loss of connection between dealer and collector. Their fears proved ungrounded mostly because good co-op managers and their staff are willing to talk to buyers. They engage them as surrogates for each booth owner and thus make the connections to bring home the sales. Such work is hard and the best co-ops really work with
their staff to make those connections. They work to say hello when someone enters and thanks for coming in when they leave, regardless of whether they purchased something. Well, let me tell you the story of a recent visit to an antiques mall in New Jersey. It was a mall where we have purchased probably several thousand dollars worth of stuff over the last half decade. They are routinely very busy as they are in a prime location, and many of their dealers stock nice merchandise.
In this case, we were interested in seeing a piece of expensive jewelry in a case next to the check-out area. I make the point of the location to show that we are not talking about a case deep in
the mall. I waited patiently as the two clerks, one of whom was apparently the manager, waited on someone in front of me as they called a dealer to get a better price. I understand the point of this but was a bit surprised it took two people to do it. Finally, the transaction was completed, and I was next in line. The manager asked me what I wanted, and I explained that I wanted to see a piece in the jewelry case two feet away. She told me that someone would help me, turned away and went back to a conversation that she was having with a dealer who had been in restocking. The other clerk was now wrapping the package in masses of bubble wrap with no sign that she was going to finish soon or that she heard the manager.
We left.
Folks, not every customer is a big sale. More to the point, sometimes that big sale comes the day after you show something to someone. Did the manager do the right thing? I think most of you would agree not. More to the point, did she let her dealers down? The dealer who potentially lost our sale, for sure.
And perhaps other collectors who were ignored.
Working retail is tough, and I get that. I have done so, and I need a break from time to time. Perhaps the staff at the mall needed that break. This is my nice way of trying to give them a break.
And maybe, just maybe next time, they will go that extra mile to show their wares to a customer.
“Born to collect” should be the motto of Peter Seibert’s family. Raised in Central Pennsylvania, Seibert has been collecting and writing about antiques for more than three decades. By day, he is a museum director and has worked in Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Virginia and New Mexico. In addition, he advises and consults with auction houses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, particularly about American furniture and decorative arts. Seibert’s writings include books on photography, American fraternal societies and paintings. He and his family are restoring a 1905 arts and crafts house filled with years’ worth of antique treasures found in shops, co-ops and at auctions.
Morphy
Unleashed Major Firepower
Prized Military, Civilian And Sporting Firearms Bring $6.74 Million
Premier examples of military, civilian and sporting firearms crossed the auction block on May 13 to 15 at Morphy’s flagship gallery in Denver, Pa., with aggressive bidding, especially on NFA
Stock Number. Prior to the auction, Morphy Auctions’ founder and president, Dan Morphy, pegged it as a superstar lot, calling it “a tremendous example that would be all but
BATF letter identifying the gun and silencer as being unrestricted and fully transferable to individuals. This sought-after gun rocketed to $96,000.
The revered Colt brand
This Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine, third model, manufactured ca. 1872, .44 Henry RF, matching numbers stamped in stock channel and on underside of butt plate, very fine condition with barrel and magazine tube retaining a great majority of their factory-applied blue, sold for $28,800.
weapons, pushing the grand total to $6,740,000.
The top-selling lot was a factory-original Fabrique Nationale (Herstal) U.S. M240B machine gun, one of very few specimens of its type confirmed to be fully transferable to an individual owner. In near-mint condition, it retained its original tripod and even its original shipping box. Per its consignor, the gun had never been fired since leaving the factory. Its markings included U.S. M240 / 11825980 / MACHINE GUN
7.62MM on the left side of the receiver, followed by its serial number, contract number and National
impossible to upgrade.” Morphy’s observation proved correct. In “exceptionally high condition,” the gun sold for a solid $467,400.
Another big winner in the NFA category was a factory-original Heckler & Koch four-position-selector MP5SD3 machine gun, 9mm Luger caliber, with an HK MP5SD silencer. An IE proof code on top of the receiver indicated its year of manufacture to be 1984. It was further marked “Made in W. Germany / HK Chantilly, Va.” on the right side of the magazine well and “HK MP5 SD” on top of the receiver. Importantly, it conveyed to its new owner an official
was well represented by arms whose rarity and provenance easily landed them in the auction’s top 10. A treasure of the Civil War era, an outstanding cased set of Colts consisted of an 1860 fluted Army Revolver and an 1862 Police Revolver.
The set was originally a factory presentation to Colonel Henry Craig, U.S. Army Chief of Ordnance. It conveyed to
its new owner a copy of a 2019 factory letter confirming shipment on Feb. 25, 1861, to Major W.M.B. Hartley with the special notations: “To Col. Craig, U.S.A. Commanding Ordnance Corps
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1973 Pontiac Trans AM Muscle Car Roars To $341,000
Results From Single-Owner Automobile, Motorbike, And Advertising Auction
Rare and highly desirable vintage cars ruled the day in Miller & Miller Auctions’ Automobiles, Motorbikes and Advertising auction, featuring the lifetime Mike and Wendy Fairbairn Collection, held June 14, online and live on-site at the Fairbairns’ “Car Barn” in Chatham, Canada.
Roaring into the winner’s circle and taking top lot honors was a 1973 Pontiac Trans AM LS2 455 cu. in. Super Duty car, packing a 430 hp V8 engine with 800 CFM Holley carburetor. Its provenance as the Toronto Auto Show feature car, combined with its pristine, unrestored condition, low production and nearly every option available, made it the ultimate muscle car.
Owners of these cars make no bones about their pride in owning the swan song of Detroit’s most outrageous era, and bidders eagerly met and exceeded the $175,000$225,000 pre-sale estimate. When the dust settled finally after spirited bidding, a dedicated collector drove the prize home for $341,000. It was the last, and arguably the pinnacle, of the muscle car era.
All prices quoted in this
report are in Canadian dollars and include the buyer’s premium. Cars that sold for more than $250,000 had a 10 percent buyer’s premium. Cars $250,000 and below had a 12 percent buyer’s premium. All other lots had an 18 percent buyer’s premium.
Three other automobiles also topped six figures in the 286-lot auction that grossed a little more than $1.5 million. The first was a 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-liter fixed head coupe, a classic British sporting car. The car was a solid and rust-free example before benefiting from a comprehensive ground-up restoration in its original livery of British Racing Green with tan leather. It came into the sale with a $100,000 high estimate but ended up bringing $128,800.
The second was a 1970 Chevrolet Corvette LS5 roadster, one of the last of the great pavement pounders of the muscle car era. The 1970 Corvette marked the third year of the C3 generation, introduced as an upgrade to the 427-cubicinch engine to the mighty LS5 454 cubic inch V8. The LS5 was rated at 390 horsepower
A 1970 Chevrolet Corvette LS5 roadster, one of the last of the great cars of the muscle car era, having upgraded the 427-cubic-inch engine to the mighty LS5 454 c.i. V8, sold for $112,000.
and 500 lb-ft of torque. Of the 17,316 ‘Vettes made in 1970, 10,688 were coupes. This one was bid to $112,000 against a high estimate of $100,000.
The third was a 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351, a fullstrength American street monster but one that proved to be a final offering for true muscle car fans from the blue oval team. Yes, the 351 big block engine was a hit and an upgrade over the 302 and 429 Boss Mustangs, and the body was redesigned. But the looming gas crisis of ‘73 spelled the end of the road for the muscle car era. This relic from the past sold for $100,800. The high estimate was $80,000.
“The unilateral respect that comes with the Fairbairn name translated into feverish buyer confidence at the auction block,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “Collector cars soared past high estimates in part because they were from the collection of a founding partner and specialist of what became the world’s largest car auction company, RM Sothebys.”
The Fairbairn collection was more than muscle cars. In addition to those described, the auction also featured historic objects, petroliana,
soda advertising, advertising signs, general store items, motorcycles, automobilia and coin-ops. A total of 1,800 in-house and online bidders combined to place 7,981 bids. 98 percent of the 286 lots were sold, and 44 percent of the top 50 lots exceeded estimate. Online bidding was through www.LiveAuctioneers.com and www.MillerandMillerAuctions. com.
A 1920s Canada Vulcanizer double visible Red Indian gasoline pump brought $70,800, nearly doubling the $40,000 high estimate. It had a show-quality restoration to automotive paint standards as completed by Bob Krist, outfitted with correct white rubber hoses, brass nozzles with gilt-painted fittings and two reproduction double-sided Red Indian gas globes. It was embossed “Property of Supertest Petroleum Corp., London, Ontario.”
A Canadian 1930s McColl-Frontenac Red Indian Motor Oils single-sided porcelain dealer sign, five feet in diameter, more than doubled its $12,000 high estimate by changing hands for $25,960. McColl-Frontenac played a significant role in early Canadian
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This 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-liter fixed head coupe, a classic British sporting car, restoration, sold for $128,800.
The 1920s Canada Vulcanizer double visible Red Indian gasoline pump, 122 inches tall, an exceptional, show-quality restoration to automotive paint standards, realized $70,800.
A Canadian 1930s McColl-Frontenac Red Indian Motor Oils single-sided porcelain dealer sign, five feet in diameter, sold for $25,960.
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petroleum history and was well-known for its distinctive “Red Indian” branding. This
example was graded well, at 8.5 out of 10, with excellent color and gloss. For additional information, visit www.Millerand MillerAuctions.com.
The 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351, a full-strength American street monster, with the 351 big block engine that was a big hit and an upgrade over the 302 and 429 Boss Mustang, sold for $100,800.
A 1973 Pontiac Trans AM Super Duty 455 c.i. V8 muscle car, ordered new by GM of Canada as the Canadian International Auto Show display car, was the auction’s top lot, selling for $341,000.
This ca. 1905-10 self-framed single-sided tin sign advertising U.S. Ammunition, made by the U.S. Cartridge Company, with an illustration by Charles Chase Emerson, sold for $8,260.
The 1983 Honda CX650 motorcycle lasted just one year. There were 1,777 units made for the North American market, making it one of the rarest production bikes in Honda history. This one realized $14,160.
Miller Red Earthenware
A History Of The Family’s Production In Adams County, Pa.
By Justin Thomas
The tradition of multiple generations of a family working as utilitarian red earthenware or stoneware potters was abundant in the MidAtlantic region. This notion was prevalent in Pennsylvania in the 18th, 19th century, and early 20th century, especially with migrant potters, often of German descent. In fact, some of the previous feature stories I’ve written for Antiques & Auction News have noted such family operations, including the Bell family in Waynesboro, Pa. (Dec. 7, 2018 issue), the Bach family in Allentown, Pa. (July 26, 2024 issue) and the Hissong family in Cassville, Pa. (Dec. 6, 2014 issue). However, another noted family of potters were the Millers, who produced red earthenware in Adams County, Pa. The family’s production is documented in the early 19th century with Johanas Adam Miller (17681841), but the family business was likely established by George Miller (1728-79), a local farmer who migrated from Germany to Pennsylvania sometime before he married Maria Elisabetha Herring (1728-79) in York, in 1762.
The 19th century red earthenware mottled glaze pitcher attributed to the Miller family in Adams County, Pa., has an incised collar on one side with foliate motifs, while the rim is impressed with stamped asterisks, and the body is decorated with impressed checked diamond motifs. Courtesy Crocker Farm.
1852-99) and a couple with Adam C. (dates with 186163) have been found. None of the thrown dishes, which were young Samuel’s specialty, were signed. Interestingly, the men themselves did not sign their ware; the women did, especially Samuel’s daughter, Amedia, (1877-1958), who worked at the pottery until she married (on March 17,
1898). On a Sunday, for lack of anything else to do, she and her sisters would pick up a stick and scratch the name Solomon, the date, and sometimes their county or the person for whom the piece was made. Those pieces that had dried too hard or out in the sun would be bypassed in favor of those pieces that were softer, or leather-hard. One flowerpot
signed with Solomon’s name states, “Made by Me / June 10th 1899 / Solomon Miller.” He also appears to have previously visited the John W. Bell (1828-95) pottery in neighboring Franklin County in 1877 and signed his name and date on a similar piece stamped “JOHN W. BELL.” Solomon, and later Samuel, also employed
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An account of the Miller family’s red earthenware production was published in Jeannette Lasansky’s book, “Central Pennsylvania Redware Pottery, 17801904,” published in 1979. “It is from the Miller family that we can learn the most about an Adams County pottery. Adam Miller began working in Franklin Township, where George Miller had been working. Adam, building a kiln and a pot shop on his farm, worked into the late 1820s. Of his 11 children, it was his son, John (1803-60), and John’s children and grandchildren who carried on the pottery tradition. John worked fulltime as a potter from age 24 until his death in 1860. Most of his nine children, including the girls, where involved with some aspect of the pottery, which moved up the road ca. 1863 to his eldest son Solomon’s (1832-1916) home. In particular, Adam C. (1837-1916) and later Samuel (1847-1927) helped their older brother, Solly (Solomon), after their father’s death.
Many pieces with Solomon’s name on the base as well as a date (ranging from
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journeymen potters, generally Germans, who lived with them or neighbors for a short time each year, often for several years. Two of these men might be at the pottery at the same time
making some of the fancier forms.
George Kimmel, whose father, Philip, had been a potter in adjoining Washington Township, York County, was one of Miller’s helpers. Two of his datedgreen-glazed pieces signed “Pleasant Hill Pottery near
A 19th century red earthenware pitcher attributed to the Miller family of Adams County, Pa. The collar is incised with a bird and foliate motif, while the rim is impressed with stamped asterisks, the body is decorated with incised wavy lines, and handle decorated with various stamps.
Hampton” survive. He made the four-mile journey over to Miller’s, staying from Monday through Friday and working at the pottery in addition to helping on the farm.
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In good weather, the ware was packed amidst straw in a large wagon and taken to the towns in the area: Porter, Sideling, Mt. Holly, East Berlin, Biglerville, Arendtville and Hanover. Traditionally they were paid for the red earthenware the following year when they made the next delivery. Often small special pieces were given to
customers as a courtesy.
The forms made at the Miller Pottery were jars, crocks, custard cups, milk pans, jugs, spittoons, sugar bowls, master salts, mugs, stovepipe, garden urns, bird whistles and pierced-work bowls, as well as whimsical pieces and miniature objects. The Millers were also known to have used various stamps of different types impressed on a small number of large mottled green and black glazed red earthenware pitchers, which were further embellished with inscribed decorations, including plants and birds. These stamps may also help with identifying other forms adorned with matching stamps.
Interestingly, a 19th century red earthenware cuspidor that was recently identified in Ontario, Canada, where the base appears to read, “Samuel Miller Near
Hampton May 24 1864.” The “Near Hampton” was also described by Lasansky as being used in Washington Township.
Among the notable examples of Miller Pottery in museum collections is a bowl owned by the New York Historical Society in Manhattan, as part of the Elie Nadelman (1882-1946) collection. Nadelman was a pioneer folk art collector influenced by the “peasant arts” of his native Poland and other European countries.
He began collecting after immigrating to New York City in 1914. In 1937, the historical society acquired 15,000 objects that he and his wife, Viola Spiess Flannery (18781962), had amassed.
Another museum object is a pierced-work bowl made by Samuel Miller that is owned by The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, which is dated on the base “1871.” This type of production is reflective of the German heritage in Adams
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A close-up view of the incised bird and foliate motif.
A view of the stamps applied on the handle.
Here is a miniature 19th century red earthenware creamer and sugar bowl attributed to the Miller family of Adams County, Pa. Courtesy Jeff Herb.
The 19th century red earthenware pierced-work hanging flowerpot is attributed to the Miller family of Adams County, Pa. Courtesy Jeff Herb.
Here is an underside view of the pierced-work hanging flowerpot. Courtesy Jeff Herb.
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County. Furthermore, Adams County did see its share of German migrant potters in the 1800s, like Anthony Wise Baecher (1824-89), born in 1824 in Bavaria, Germany. He learned his trade from his father, and in 1848, Baecher immigrated to the United States via Ellis Island, New York, and held apprenticeships in both New Jersey and Adams County. He worked for David Ditzer in Adams County, as well as other potters. However, after a few years of working in Adams County, he moved to Maryland and later Virginia, where he was employed as a potter, as well.
Lasansky also noted Amedia Miller’s perspective of the family business: “Never marry a potter,” said Amedia Miller, “it’s hard work.” She knew, for she had seen the others work and had helped grind the red lead in the quern, marked and packed the wares, and had gone with her father, Samuel, who made most of the deliveries. Their trips to the country stores in Adams and York counties were a pleasant opportunity to get muslin for quilts, in addition, fruit and candy treats.”
The Miller family’s red earthenware production seems to have lasted into the early 20th century with Samuel Miller still listed with a primary occupation of “potter” in Adams County in the 1900 United States Federal Census. Solomon was also still likely working as a potter during this
period. Nevertheless, Adams County was a significant production center in Pennsylvania in the 19th century; the wares were skilled and creative. The Millers’ production was clearly a successful family enterprise, based on the continued success of the family’s pottery production, which lasted for multiple generations, and perhaps more than a century, possibly dating back to the 1700s.
Sources: Adams County News, April 8, 1916. Comstock, H.E. “The Pottery of the Shenandoah Valley Region.” Winston-Salem, N.C.: The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, 1994.
Lasansky, Jeannette. “Central Pennsylvania Redware Pottery 1780-1904.” Lewisburg, PA: Union County Oral Traditions Project, 1979.
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earthenware
John (spelled Jno) Miller and his sons, Solomon and John, are listed with primary occupations of “farmer” in the 1860 United States Federal Census in Adams County, Pa. A common practice, a number of the Miller family potters also worked as farmers to supplement income.
Samuel and Solomon Miller were listed as “potters” in the 1880 United States Federal Census in Adams County, Pa. Two-year-old Amedia Miller is also included in the census, who Jeannette Lasansky noted worked at the business until she was married on March 17, 1898. It is reported she was responsible for some of the inscriptions on the pottery.
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The underside of both the lid and jar’s base are inscribed “Solomon Miller / July 24 / 1889” along with an incised “X.” Courtesy Crocker Farm.
This
century red
pierced-work covered bowl was made by Samuel Miller is dated “1871.” Courtesy The Barnes Foundation.
A 19th century red earthenware jar is inscribed “Solomon Miller October 15, 1887.” Courtesy Pook & Pook.
The base of the cuspidor appears to bear of the name of Samuel Miller, reading “Samuel Miller Near Hampton May 24 1864.” Courtesy Paul Slater.
Jeannette Lasansky’s 1979 book, “Central Pennsylvania Redware Pottery, 1780-1904,” are examples of 19th century Miller family red earthenware from Adams County, Pa.
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From Colt’s P.F.A. Mfg. Co.” and “Furnished with a shoulder stock, a powder flask, 60 cartridges, and 500 belt caps.” According to firearms expert Greg Martin, this set was acquired directly from the Craig family. It sold for $116,850.
Collectors stepped up to bid competitively on a special Colt .357 Magnum Python Double Action Revolver that showcased the collaborative work of three of today’s finest active Colt Master
Engravers: Mike Dubber, Barry Lee Hands, and Brian Powley. Proceeds specifically benefited the Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA). With sumptuous engraving that included an almost-three-dimensional acanthus scroll against a finely executed punchdot background, plus the phrase FEGA 2025 and a superb Rampant Colt image to the left side of the frame, the gun was also richly enhanced with gold borders and embellishments. Presented in a custom Colt case, it came with a FEGA
letter signed by the principals who were involved, with an additional notation stating that the gun was manufactured in 1974. The formidable Python concluded its bidding run just shy of the high estimate, settling at $29,500.
With a look that clearly reflected its Old West origins, an excellent Winchester Model 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine was a third model .44 Henry RF, manufactured circa 1872. It displayed stamped matching numbers in the stock channel and on the underside
A historically important WWII sword forged by Masataka (Japan) at the Minatogawa shrine and signed “(Kikusui mon) Minatogawa Jinja Masataka,” dated the 4th month during the 17th year of Showa (April 1942), and, critically, signed “Igo Kancho Tanabe Yahachi Chusa,” which translates to “I-Class Captain Lieutenant Commander Yahachi Tanabe,” sold for $49,200. Date and rank suggest the sword was with Tanabe when he sank the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier at the Battle of Midway, June 1942.
The Fabrique Nationale (Herstal) U.S. M240B machine gun, .308, one of very few specimens of its type fully transferable to an individual owner, unfired since leaving factory, near-mint, boxed, sold for $467,400.
A Ron Lake custom 18-karat gold and mother-of-pearl tail-lock knife, with 2.5-inch mirror-polished ATS-34 blade marked “LAKE” and “Au,” went for $38,400.
A Colt .357 Magnum Python Double Action revolver showcasing the collaborative work of three of today’s finest active Colt Master Engravers (Mike Dubber, Barry Lee Hands, Brian Powley), with proceeds benefiting the Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA), realized $29,500.
of butt plate and was evaluated as being in fine condition with the barrel and magazine tube retaining a great majority of their factory-applied blue. It made it to the top of its estimate range, selling for $28,800.
Crafted by Ron Lake, a custom 18-karat gold and mother-of-pearl tail-lock knife featured a 2.5-inch mirror-polished ATS-34 blade marked LAKE and Au. In VG condition and housed in a plush zipper case, this knife boasted provenance from the collection of noted knife expert Frank Brownell. It attracted 24 bids before closing at $38,400.
Prices quoted in this report are inclusive of buyer’s premium as outlined on
Morphy’s website. For more information, visit www.morphy
auctions.com. All images courtesy of Morphy Auctions.
HAAR’S AUCTION SCHEDULE
Flying Pig Auctions next online auction features the ROUND 2 of the Betty Ryback Estate from Harwinton, CT! Fabulous country primitive barn finds! Complimenting the Rybak Estate is more from a wonderful collection of primitive country antiques from an Enfield, CT home that we have been working on for the past year! We keep finding more and more great items as we explore the basement! We are also pleased to offer a 40 year in the making, private collection of antique & vintage baskets! Over 100 baskets to be sold individually and in lots of 2, 3 & 4! A wonderful Selection of antique stoneware from the collection of the late Jim Murphy. These interesting estates are surrounded by an assortment of antiques & collectibles incl furniture, lighting, toleware, treen, decoys, toys, buckets & boxes, Oriental Rugs, artwork, huge collection of apple corers, redware, and more primitive accessories incl Dioramas & miniatures… PLUS a nice collection of Jeanne D’Arc incl porcelains & sculpture! There is More, more, more! We are STILL unpacking and photographing! Be sure to check out the full catalog on Live Auctioneers available July 11th! Please take note of the EARLY START TIME of 4:00pm! Don’t miss this exciting sale! Truly something for everyone!
An exceptional cased set of Colts, comprising an 1860 fluted Army Revolver and 1862 Police Revolver, factory presentation to Col. Henry Craig, U.S. Army Chief of Ordnance, sold for $116,850.
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It was the artist proof number 5/7, with an image size of 19-by-16 inches.
An IN50 Table for Herman Miller by Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-88), was estimated at $2,000-$3,000 and served up $8,400. This example, originally designed in the 1940s, came with its original crate and packing materials, with the crate addressed to Charles Eames twice. The table had a black painted wood base and a clear glass top and may have never been actually removed from the crate, assembled, or used over time.
Margaret Keane’s “Untitled (Polka Dot Hat)” sold for $6,875.
Harry Bertoia’s (American, 1915-78) “Spray Sculpture,” estimated at $1,000-$2,000,
Harry Bertoia’s “Spray Sculpture” sold for $6,875.
sold for $6,875. This 1960s era, dynamic wire piece measured 33.5 inches high mounted on a square metal base. The sculpture was accompanied with a COA from the Val Bertoia Studio.
“We had a fantastic
sale. Clearly the stars of the show were Charles and Ray Eames and their surrounding design related lots.
Harry Bertoia, Alex Girard, and Herman Miller related material all did well. Andy Warhol, Margaret Keane, Natalia Goncharova and Tony Fitzpatrick were also stars in this auction with multiple pieces selling for all of them,” according to Aron Packer of Potter & Potter Auctions. For more information, visit www.potterauctions. com.
Hans Hofmann’s “Untitled” from 1946 sold for $12,500.
Andy Warhol’s “Untitled 12” from the “For Meyer Shapiro” Portfolio, a screenprint from 1974, sold for $10,000.
Walter Parke’s “Midday on the Farm” brought $9,375.
An IN50 Table for Herman Miller by Isamu Noguchi realized $8,400.
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visual culture, exploring tensions between high and low, elite and common, abstraction and realism. Set within PMA’s Beaux-Arts building, the installation will affirm the museum’s civic role in shaping the future of art and culture.
This exhibition will also mark the reopening of PAFA’s fabled Historic Landmark Building, designed by Frank Furness and opened in 1876, unveiling a bold new installation of the museum’s permanent collection, enhanced by numerous works from the Middleton Family Collection. The reimagined installation will offer a contemporary lens on American art, grounded in PAFA’s legacy of inclusion and innovation. As the nation’s first art museum and school, founded by Charles Willson Peale in 1805, PAFA continues to shape how American artists evolve, through formal study, experimentation, community, and creative risk, supported by its exhibitions, certificate programs, and public initiatives.
“This is a transformative moment for PAFA and for Philadelphia,” said Harry Philbrick, interim director of the Pennsylvania Academy of
Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Red Canna,” 1923, is an oil-on-canvas, 12by-9 7/8 inches, from the Vivian O. and Meyer P. Potamkin Collection, bequest of Vivian O. Potamkin, The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, courtesy of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
the Fine Arts. “As we reopen our Historic Landmark Building, we invite audiences into a renewed experience, one that reflects both our storied legacy and our forward-looking vision. This exhibition, enriched by rarely seen
Philadelphia Museum of Art.
works from The Middleton Family Collection, will offer a compelling and inclusive narrative of American art. It’s a powerful expression of PAFA’s ongoing commitment to education, artistic excellence, and public engagement, especially meaningful in a landmark year for our nation.”
Presented publicly for the first time, more than 120 works from The Middleton Family Collection, assembled over five decades, will bring added depth and dimension to “A Nation of Artists.” John S. Middleton, widely admired as the managing partner of the Philadelphia Phillies, and his wife, Leigh Middleton, a champion in the fight to end homelessness, have been passionate art collectors throughout their nearly 50-year marriage. Masterworks not previously available for public exhibition will offer fresh perspectives on the story of American creativity and history.
“A Nation of Artists” will extend beyond the museums’ walls to animate Philadelphia throughout 2026. A robust calendar of public programs, including community murals, classes, and talks by local and national artists, school tours, performances, workshops, and more, will embed art into the city’s civic life.
From schools to neighborhood block parties, the exhibition will meet people where they are, inviting everyone to connect with American art through joyful, hands-on, and locally grounded experiences.
“A Nation of Artists” is organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Lead support for the exhibition and programs is provided by the Middleton family. Major support is offered by Constance Hess Williams and Sankey Williams and The Victory Foundation.
Gratitude also goes to Asplundh, the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial, The 25th Century Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nyheim, Schoelkopf Gallery, an anonymous donor, and other generous supporters. Visitors are encouraged to experience both venues, each requiring separate admission,
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Frederic Edwin Church’s “Pichincha,” 1867, oil-on-canvas, measures 31-by-48 3/16 inches, a 125th anniversary acquisition, gift of the McNeil Americana Collection, 2004,
John Wallace’s “Untitled,” 1939, is an oil-on-panel, measuring 36-by-19.75 inches, from the A.E. Gllatin Collection, 1952, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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to fully engage with this once-in-a-generation
celebration of creativity, culture, and identity.
To learn more, visit www. philamuseum.org or www. pafa.org.
ca. 1941, is an oil-oncanvas, measuring 28.25-by-43 inches, from the Middleton Family Collection.
measuring 26 1/8-by-34.25 inches, from the Middleton Family Collection.
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explore the unique antiques for sale including early primitives, Victorian era items, and vintage Mid Century modern. The antique dealers at the show will offer a variety of material.
Use 508 N. Tenth St., Selinsgrove, Pa., for GPS directions. The event is coordinated along with the Selinsgrove BrewFest, which will be held Saturday, July 19, to create a weekend of events in the “Grove.”
The Selinsgrove Area
Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(3) organization which represents businesses of all sizes. Members range from small mom-and-pop shops to large businesses in the town of Selinsgrove and surrounding area. They all share one thing - the invitation for the public to discover Selinsgrove.
Selinsgrove is in Snyder County, located 45 miles north of Harrisburg, and is the home of Susquehanna University.
For questions, contact the Selinsgrove Area Chamber of Commerce at 570-850-0797.
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from the Minnesota Museum of American Art, the exhibition culminates in his Horizon Series. It also features rare archival material that places Morrison at the heart of the Abstract Expressionist movement in New York in the 1940s and 1950s. The exhibition will debut two works recently acquired by The Met: “White Painting” (1965), the first oil painting by Morrison to enter the museum’s collection, in 2021, and “Construction in Fantasy” (1953), a gouache-and-ink drawing that the artist created in France on the CÔte d’Azur, acquired by The Met in 2023.
To learn more, visit www. metmuseum.org.
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THE FINE ART AND ANTIQUES AUCTION
THURSDAY, JULY 17 - 10 A.M.
THIS IS A LIVE, IN-HOUSE AND ONLINE AUCTION THE ONLINE CATALOG STARTS AT 12 PM Today we have for you a truly unique & fantastic collection of art, antiques, &
ARTWORKS: Bronze animal sculptures from famed artist Lorenzi Ghiglieri, whose works are featured in private collections including The White House & The Vatican & Bronze animal sculptures by Joseph L Boulton, a listed Texas wildlife & Indian artist. A rare bronze of Enrico Caruso by Ettore Ximenes (1855 - 1926). Antique & Old Master oil on canvas paintings featuring artists P.P. Ryder, Robert D. Wilkie, Edward W. Schnabel, Ludwig Muninger, Gortzius Geldorp, Petrus van Schendel, Guido Reni, & the DaVinci school. A fine collection of prominent African American artists including Charles Wilbert White, Beauford Delaney, Aaron Douglas, Clementine Hunter, & others. A rare abstract painting attributed to Lee Krasner, wife of Jackson Pollock initialed in her familiar LK. A number of other well-known artists like Gustav Klimt, Michael Fioriglio, Wu Chi Yong, Oscar Saborio, Louis Icart, Henry Leopold Richter, Antonio Segui, Stuart Davis & others. Famous modern artists: Signed lithographs & serigraphs by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Erte’, Slava Brodinsky, Leroy Nieman, Guillaume Azoulay, Leonardo Nierman & others. One of the most substantial pieces is the oil on canvas of the “Gibson Girl”, Evelyn Nesbit (1884/5 - 1967) by James Carroll Beckwith (1852 - 1917). This museum piece depicts Ms Nesbitt in a flowing evening gown, her beautiful face catching your attention. Her life involved in a series of horrible tragedies concluding in the murder of architect, Stanford White by her husband Harry Kendall Thaw at Madison Square Garden, “The Trial of the Century” in 1906. A Bass Otis (1784 - 1861) oil on canvas on board of a Mother & Child signed & dated 1838 with multiple gallery & museum tags.
HISTORIC AND NOTABLE: A striking hand carved ebonized hardwood Japanese furniture set from the Meiji period circa 1890 - 1910, (Lot 236). The set features a magnificent desk & chair with Mt. Fuji hand carved & centered, a side chair & a throne chair all depicting Mt Fuji, sea dragons, phoenix & plum blossoms. This set was shown at the Panama Pacific Exposition (the World’s Fair) in San Francisco in 1915. The consignor’s family purchased it directly from the Japanese exhibitors when the Expo closed. We have written provenance dated 1969 from a family elder. Next, a 19th c Federal secretary desk owned by President Abraham Lincoln. Rich woods with a brass eagle topper. Provenance comes from the estate of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith. (Lot 249).
(Lot 250) is an 18th century French tall case clock owned by First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln. The name of the maker, Mathieu Bow-a-Faige appears on the face. Similar provenance to the previous secretary lot, Lot 249.
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Edward Hopper’s “The Lee Shore,”
John Singer Sargent’s “Group with Parasols (A Siesta),” ca. 1904, is an oil-on-canvas,
The 36th Annual Antiques in the Grove show will be Sunday, July 20, at the Selinsgrove Rotary Field in Selinsgrove, Pa.
ANTIQUE AUCTION
Location: Rowe’s Auction Barn, 2505 Ritner Hwy., Carlisle PA Between exits 44 (Allen Rd.) & 37 (Newville) off Int. 81 Pr. Large Jacob Maentel portraits, 40 pieces decorated stoneware incl. Cowden-Irvine-Moyer-Western PA - etc., folk art, quilts, baskets, miniature chests, E.W. Eby Newville bellows, early iron/brass/tin items, redware incl. 1864 Southern beehive shape grave marker, VA Pottery, 1847 Kentucky sampler, tiger maple footstool, Southwest Indian pottery, contemporary folk art incl. bird Ferris wheel & 2 Paul Hoch carvings, cast iron Star Mill coffee grinder, early clockwork toys, nice group tin toys incl. Coca-Cola car, Promos, Military toys, mechanical bank, fine large Majolica Palissy sea life tray, Sterling flatware set & other sterling, nice group larger Staffordshire figures, Millenium - Penns Treaty -Red transfer china, Canton teapot, large flow blue platter, cut & flint glass, Ironstone, Asian ceramics & bronze vessels, nice oak National time clock w/board, other wall & mantle clocks, German bisque head dolls, Victorian lighting, Mastodon tusk inkwell, nice bird watercolors & carvings, 19th & 20th C paintings & prints, African bronze mask & carvings, Demijons & other bottles, case of Konhaus dairy ½ pint milk bottles, 2 rifles, Advertising incl. thermometers-signs-oil cansetc. Cast iron RR signs, early fireplace equipment, lots of older small items. Furniture incl. Dutch Cupboards, corner cupboards, 2 grandfather’s clocks, Sheraton chests, drysink, blanket chests, woodbox, bucket benches, card table, large Queen Anne tea table, 2 nice 18th C armchairs, early stands, apothecary chest, cherry dropfront desk, jelly cupboard, mammy’s rocker, Windsor chairs, misc. country items, Victorian parlor furniture & spool poster bed, gilt mirrors, etc.
Preview: Wednesday, July 16, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. morning of auction.
Terms: Cash or PA check, out of state checks w/ prior approval, major credit cards w/ 3% surcharge
J.E. Evans Phila. Cased Dueling Pistols, Smith Corona 03 field mod. 1884 Saddle Ring Carbine, Colt 1862 Police Conversion, Pepper Boxes, Remington m600 .308, Mauser Rifles, Winchester mod. 71 .348, Savage Fox A grade, Colt Anaconda, Winchester mod. 1892 and 1906, Winchester mod. 52, Maverick Bull Pup, Springfield Muskets, Remington Single Action Revolvers, Side by Side Shotguns, Modern and Tactical Firearms, Sporting Arms, Winchester mod. 24, Mark Your Calendars!
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