Past Auctions

This Fine and Decorative Arts auction offers a broad selection of items, focusing on fine art, valuable collectibles, furniture, and decorative pieces. Featured art includes Joseph Christian Leyendecker’s oil on board illustration for E.W. Hornung's "Raffles," Frederick John Mulhaupt's "Christmas Snows," and an Andy Warhol "Mobil" screenprint from his Ads Portfolio, along with works by artists like Walter Emerson Baum, Ben Solowey, and Pierre Auguste Renoir. The auction includes jewelry from Tiffany & Co., such as a 14k yellow gold Tourmaline and Pearl Necklace and a platinum Art Deco 2 carat diamond ring, and an 18k gold opal and tsavorite ring by Katy Briscoe as well as watches like the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust and the Breitling Emergency Superquartz. Silver items include flatware from Gorham and Georg Jensen tableware. The decorative section features a Tiffany Studios "Pond Lily" table lamp and a Louis Vuitton leather travel trunk. Furniture offerings include a L. & J.G. Stickley Mission bookcase and Qing Dynasty Zitan and Hongmu cabinets.

This auction presents a diverse collection of artworks spanning various periods, styles, and mediums. Oil paintings form a significant portion, featuring works by artists like William Merritt Post, known for American landscapes, and Elizabeth Avinoff Shoumatoff, renowned for her portraits. Contemporary artists are represented too, with Jean-Luc Messin's Parisian views and Sidney Goodman's watercolor cityscape. The collection includes lithographs, prints, and Japanese woodblock prints, offering variety in technique and cultural influence. A reproduction of Matisse's "Romanian Blouse" adds a touch of modern mastery. Works by lesser-known artists like Tucker Bobst and Dorothy Van Loan provide opportunities for discovery. Unsigned pieces, including a portrait of President James Garfield, add intrigue. From landscapes and cityscapes to portraits and still lifes, this auction offers a journey through art history, showcasing diverse artistic visions and techniques.

This auction presents a diverse collection of items spanning various cultures and eras. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads and pottery, are featured alongside primitive baskets from indigenous cultures worldwide. Art pieces range from a potential 17th-century Portuguese oil painting to contemporary Brazilian folk sculptures. Porcelain and crystal from renowned makers like Wedgwood, Lalique, and Waterford are available for collectors. Antique enthusiasts will find Spanish Colonial spurs, African manillas, and 19th-century religious icons. The auction also includes designer handbags from Chanel and Coach, classic children's books, and modern electronics like a Dyson vacuum and Bose SoundDock. Wine lovers can bid on an assortment of unopened bottles. This eclectic mix offers something for every collector, from ancient artifacts to contemporary designer goods, providing an opportunity to acquire unique pieces that reflect personal interests and aesthetic tastes.

This auction features an extensive collection of fine jewelry and timepieces. The selection includes numerous 14k and 18k gold pieces, adorned with a variety of gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Pearl jewelry is well-represented, with several necklaces and sets available. Watch enthusiasts will find pieces from brands like Jaeger LeCoultre, Bulova, and Elgin, including both wristwatches and vintage pocket watches. The auction also offers a range of sterling silver jewelry and costume pieces, notably a collection of Jackie Kennedy Camrose and Kross items. Several unique pieces add interest to the auction, including a Skidmore College ring from 1911-1922 and an 18k gold keyring with a camel figure. With its diverse selection of materials, styles, and eras, this auction caters to a wide range of jewelry and timepiece collectors and enthusiasts.

Alderfer Auction’s 4 Auction Firearms event concludes with an online accessories, military and sporting auction. Highlights include gun cases, air guns, crossbow, gun parts, assorted compound, recurve and long bows. You will find a selection of vintage fishing rods, reels and tackle. Also offered are books including military, reference and research. The auction continues with scopes, optics, safety equipment, reloading equipment, brass, dies, primers, bullets. Bid on a large assortment of military goods including Civil War, hats & headwear, field gear, knives, bayonets, swords, military artwork and much more. Bid now through Wednesday, August 21st. This auction will begin closing at 7:00 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute. Active bidding will be auto-extended 3 minutes for each lot once it begins to close.

Welcome to Part 2 of our Firearms and Militaria Event. This auction is taking place at 10:00 AM on both days. (Part 1 Tuesday, August 20th at 10:00 AM). Alderfer Auction’s 4 Auction Firearms Event continues featuring Day 2 of another stunning Firearms and Military Auction. Bid on a great assortment of firearms including handguns by Ruger, Colt, Sig Sauer, Remington and others. Shotguns featured are by Beretta, Remington, LC Smith, Ithaca and more. Rifles include Remington, Savage, Winchester Marlin, Sako, Browning, Custom Jack Ashurst/Remington and much more. Military collectors will find a fantastic collection of Colt 1917, Springfield M1 Garand, 1898 Krag, Eddystone 1917, Springfield O3, Remington O3-A3, and a hard-to-find Springfield 1922 (M2) Training Rifle. Bid on a huge collection of antique arms including many Civil War handguns and muskets like the Colt 1860 Revolver, Remington 1861, Starr 1858, Savage Navy, Waters 1836 Conversion, Rare Triplett and Scott M1864, RT Pritchett Percussion Rifle, Smith’s Carbine, Sharp’s Carbines, and Springfield Trap Door Carbines. The auction continues with a variety of militaria offerings including WW1 uniform, Krag Bowie Bayonet, Springfield Trowel Bayonet, headwear, helmets and much more.

Alderfer Auction’s 4 Auction Firearms Event continues featuring Firearms and Ammunition. Bid on a selection of handguns, rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders as well as Gunsmith specials for parts or repair. The ammunition section includes thousands of rounds in most of the common calibers and some of the hard-to-find ammunition such as 264 Win Mag, Vintage 44-40 and 45-70. Also offered are assorted military calibers and shotshells of all gauges.