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The numbers are in, and the market for iconic design is stronger than ever! Our March 18 Mid-Century Modern & Design auction saw spirited global bidding, proving that exceptional provenance and craftsmanship always command center stage. Finn Juhl and Phillip Lloyd Powell drew especially competitive bidding. A pair of Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Model 109 chairs soared to $36,250 against an $8,000 high estimate, while the Finn Juhl “Judas” dining table realized $31,250 and a pair of Model 53 easy chairs brought $28,750.  A Finn Juhl Model 53 sofa also performed well at $20,000. The Pennsylvania Studio Craft movement continues to be a powerhouse, led by the incredible works of Phillip Lloyd Powell: One sculpted cabinet sold for $28,750, another cabinet reached $26,250, and a room divider achieving $21,250. Ready to Consign? These results aren't just numbers—they are a testament to our targeted global marketing and specialized expertise. If you have quality Mid-Century Modern furniture, 20th-century design, or Studio Craft pieces, now is the time to bring them to market. Our next Mid-Century Modern and Design auction is June 10th. Sell alongside Andy Warhol and other legendary designers and makers. Contact us today to discuss your collection. Deadline to consign is May 12th.

This Fine Art Auction brings together a strong selection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings, fine jewelry, sterling silver, decorative arts, period furniture, coins, and select entertainment memorabilia. Fine art is led by important Pennsylvania Impressionist and American works, including paintings by Edward Willis Redfield, Fern Isabel Coppedge, Walter Elmer Schofield, George William Sotter, John Fulton Folinsbee, Walter Emerson Baum, Daniel Garber, Harry Leith-Ross, Birger Sandzén, Walter Stuempfig Jr., and Ranulph Bye. Additional works are tied to Charles Fazzino, Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, Thomas Gainsborough, Jeanne-Philiberte Ledoux, and Salomon Polack, with several examples retaining notable period frames, including Newcomb Macklin examples. Jewelry highlights include platinum, 18k, and 14k gold pieces set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, opals, jade, tanzanite, citrine, and lapis lazuli. Featured lots include Oscar Friedman ruby and diamond jewelry, platinum diamond rings, gemstone necklaces, vintage gold bracelets, Victorian mourning jewelry, and scarab bracelets by Binder Brothers. Coins and bullion include Liberty Head gold coins, American Gold Eagles, and certified PCGS and NGC examples. Sterling silver offerings include Reed & Barton tea and coffee services, Tiffany sterling, Gorham “Chippendale” bowls, Towle chargers, Arthur Stone silverwork, Redlich baskets, and International “Minuet” flatware. Decorative arts include a Tiffany “Pomegranate” art glass lamp, Daum cameo glass, Steuben Gold Aurene glass, Rookwood pottery, KPM porcelain plaques, bronzes, porcelain, and fine tabletop objects. Furniture highlights include rare Charles Rohlfs Arts & Crafts dining furniture, a David Rittenhouse tall case clock, a Philadelphia Chippendale side chair, and Thomas Moser Wing chairs. The auction also features memorabilia, ephemera, and photographs once belonging to screen legend Lauren Bacall.

Alderfer Auction presents an exceptional online event featuring a premier selection of collectible, military, sporting, and antique firearms. This auction is anchored by a distinguished assortment of premium over-under and double-barrel shotguns, including a Bottega Giovanelli engraved Beretta 687EELL, a Winchester 101 Grand European, and a high-grade Ithaca 37R Deluxe Featherlight. History enthusiasts will find rare treasures in an original Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" Carbine accompanied by a Madis letter, alongside an antique German Flintlock Blunderbuss and a cased matched pair of percussion dueling pistols. From the modern precision of a Daniel Defense DDM4 and an Ed Brown Custom Special Forces pistol to hard-to-find gems like the Nock Flintlock side-by-side, this catalog offers a rare opportunity for every caliber of collector to acquire pieces of significant mechanical and historical merit. Also offered will be a 1967 Ford/SP M151 MUTT  - Military Utility Tactical Truck and Trailer. Online bidding starts early June! We are inviting consignments and buyouts from collections and estates, from one piece to one thousand or more! We welcome your firearm collections for June and future auctions. Contact Grant Souder from our firearms team today at 267-638-1052. 

Have comic books to sell? We’re actively seeking consignments for our July comic book auction and welcome everything from single key issues to lifelong collections. Our sales regularly feature sought-after Marvel and DC classics including Amazing Fantasy, Amazing Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Journey into Mystery, Tales of Suspense, Detective Comics, Batman, Action Comics, and Showcase, along with high-grade Silver and Bronze Age runs and modern first appearances. Graded CGC and CBCS slabs, complete series, original owner collections, and estate discoveries are all encouraged. Deadline to consign for our July auction is Thursday, July 2nd.

Do you have treasured fine décor, yearning for the spotlight? Consign your pieces and unlock their dazzling potential. Contact us today!

Looking to sell your sterling? Our accomplished team holds deep expertise in appraising and showcasing silver across diverse eras, styles, and renowned makers. From treasured Georgian pieces and iconic Tiffany & Co. designs to mesmerizing Art Deco creations and rare Continental finds, we cater to a global network of discerning collectors. Contact us today!

We are inviting your specialties and collections for upcoming auctions. Alderfer Auction draws from decades of experience in handling collections and specialty items. Over the years, we have auctioned hundreds of specialty collections for serious collectors and individuals. Alderfer Auction matches buyers to their desired specialty through local and worldwide marketing. In turn, we provide our consignors a viable platform to achieve the highest sale results for their belongings. If you are interested in selling your items at auction, please contact us today.

We are excited to announce that our Doylestown location has moved to 3359 Durham Road, Doylestown! Our Walk-In Wednesday Valuations, 1st Thursday's and Meet the Specialist are in our new office. We will continue to provide valuation and selling services of Fine Art & Décor, Jewelry, Mid-Century Modern, Coins, Vehicles, Firearms, Musical Instruments, Collectibles and Estate Sales. We have been in the Doylestown area for over 60 years and are happy to continue to provide our services of valuations, appraisals, estate sales, business liquidations, auction and real estate.