Past Auctions

The Discovery Art Auction features works of modern and contemporary art, including paintings, prints and drawings. Artists represented include Louis Tavelli, Anthony Ferrara, John Gwinn, Wolfgang Roth, Alfonso Caliendo, Alvaro Baragli, Frederick Childs, and Nano Lopez. Additional works by Terry Redlin, Lee Everett, John Reilly, and the Abington Art Center broaden the range of material. The catalog includes oils on canvas and board, pastel drawings, etchings, lithographs, and mixed-media compositions, reflecting a variety of abstract, figural, and architectural styles. Together, these works capture the breadth of twentieth- and twenty-first-century art, blending diverse techniques and creative perspectives.

Alderfer Auction presents an extraordinary collection of vintage instruments on November 18th, spanning over a century of musical history. Headlining the auction is a remarkable 1840s C.F. Martin 2 ½ - 17, crafted in New York, a museum-quality piece of American lutherie that traces its lineage to the very foundation of the modern acoustic guitar. Electric players will vie for two iconic pieces from the Golden Age of Rock: a stunning Late 1960s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, delivering the unmistakable, powerful humbucker tone that defined the era, and a superb Late 1960s Rickenbacker Bass Guitar, the instrument of choice for countless rock legends seeking its signature ringing clarity. Also to be offered is a 1917 Gibson L-1, featuring a rare 1912 Gibson neck, a beautifully voiced instrument that offers a rich, historical depth of tone. In addition, bid on a large assortment of professional audio recording equipment: AVID ProTools Interface, Apple Mac Pros, Sonnett Echo III with ProTools  PCI cards, Novation MIDI controllers, Universal Audio Apollo 16, TC Electronics Digital FX Processors, multiple Brainstorm Distipalyzers and multiple mobile rack cases made by Coy Frisbe, renowned industry carpenter for the touring industry, and so much more. 

The Collectibles: Holiday & Records Sale features 120 lots of vintage blow mold holiday decorations, vintage records, and collectible holiday items. Holiday offerings include vintage blow mold figures, from Union Products, General Foam Products, Disney and Don Featherstone. The record section includes vinyl collections spanning pop, rock, and jazz, featuring The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Fleetwood Mac, with LPs, box sets, and 45 rpm singles. Additional items include record player accessories, concert programs, CDs, and holiday collectibles such as figurines, tins, and table décor. The sale blends festive decorations with vintage music, offering a range of nostalgic and collectible pieces.

The Tools and Equipment Auction includes a wide selection of tractors, generators, and workshop tools from trusted brands. Leading the sale are a John Deere 755 Tractor with Front Loader and Mower Deck, John Deere X748 Ultimate Diesel Tractor with Front Loader, Kubota L5030 Tractor with LA853 Loader and bucket, and a Snap-on Ultra Yellow Tool Chest and Cabinet. Other featured items include the Craftsman Gas-Powered Snowblower, Craftsman R110 Lawn Mower with Rider and Attachments, Craftsman Red Metal Toolbox, and a variety of portable generators by Westinghouse, Briggs & Stratton, and Troy-Bilt. The catalog also features additional tool chests, workshop storage units, and garden maintenance equipment, covering a practical mix of power and hand tools.

Our October 1st Catalog of Antique and Other Fine Dolls Auction continues with the Collections of Sandra Walter (Hall), Linda Quynn Ross, The Estate of Gloria Casale et al. Highlighted items include a fine selection of French Dolls to feature Jumeau -(Long Face, No. 1 in Original Box, and Tete Jumeau), Bru - (Bebe Bru Jne, Bru Jne, and Bru Brevete), SC Steiner, SCH (Schmitt of Paris), French Fashions, AT - A. Thuillier, F.5.G. - Francois Gauthier, and Papier Mache. German Character Dolls HEXE Witch, “Old Rip”, Dressel Portrait Series, Foxy Grandpa, BUCHERER, and Bisque Miniatures Antique along with German all Bisque and Miniatures. German pull and squeak toys, Nodding Goat, French and German Automatons, German School Room, Black Americana, TUCK’s, and a Ventriloquist Dummy. Googly Eye Dolls offerings consist of 292 (Marked), Armand Marseille 241, Hertel + Schwab 173, JDK 221 (12" and 16"), Germany 323, 253, 292, and SFBJ 245. Contemporary Artist’s Dolls Mary Hoyer, Lewis Sorensen, Portrait Dolls, UFDC & NIADA. Wax Dolls consisting of Peddler Dolls, Vignette, and Poured Wax. Featured American Dolls include Polly Heckwelder, Charley McCarthy, Vintage Alexander, Dewees Cochran, Chase (Little Nel), and Rollinson/type.

The Home and Décor Auction presents a wide selection of framed artwork, decoratives, and collectible property from estate consignments. The catalog includes ornithological lithographs, European engravings, Winslow Homer wood engravings, Harper’s Weekly illustrations, John J. Audubon prints, and architectural etchings, along with watercolors, drawings, maps, and historical documents. Household and decorative pieces include apothecary and medical collectibles, vanity set, mirrors, lamps, sconces, and small cabinets, as well as hand painted porcelain and earthenware, wood, and metal furnishings. The sale also offers glassware, crystal bowls, porcelain dishes, ceramic figurines, stoneware, and stained glass. Additional categories include historical documents and military and masonic pins, flatware, serving trays, teapots, and decorative boxes, together with books, jewelry, postcards, and ephemera.