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Alderfer Auction takes immense pride in its longstanding and distinguished relationship with the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA). This partnership reflects our shared commitment to professionalism, education, and maintaining the highest standards within the auction industry. Over the years, our team members’ contributions and accolades have cemented Alderfer Auction as a…

For serious mineral collectors and dealers, certain names transcend mere recognition to become synonymous with excellence in the field. Paul Seel stands among these titans, his micromounting expertise having helped shape modern mineralogy. Today, we're privileged to present an extraordinary opportunity: selections from Seel's legendary collection, preserved within the George…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— by Alderfer Auction NOVEMBER 18th, 2024 Alderfer Auction Presents December 12th Fine and Decorative Arts Auction Featuring Edward Redfield's Masterpiece “Brookville”

Being in the auction business offers the unique privilege of sharing people's stories through their collections and art. At Alderfer Auction, we are especially proud to tell the story of Mel Stark (1903- 1987), a highly influential landscape artist whose contributions to the appreciation and preservation of art continue to…

Imagine standing knee-deep in freshly fallen snow, the biting wind whipping around you, as you bring a canvas to life with swift, deliberate strokes. This was a typical day for Edward Redfield, the pioneering American Impressionist who transformed the snowy landscapes of Bucks County into vivid panoramas of light and…

A love letter to craftsmanship sits quietly in a New Hope workshop, inscribed on the back of a masterfully crafted sideboard: “Designer Made for my Love Maria by Gino.” This touching dedication, dated 1994, exemplifies the deeply personal nature of Gino Russo's work – where each piece tells a story…

In the glittering world of Art Deco, one name stands out like a perfectly cut gemstone: Romain de Tirtoff, better known as Erté. This Russian-born French artist, whose career spanned an astonishing eight decades, left an indelible mark on the worlds of fashion, theater, and visual arts. Today, as we…

The Pennsylvania long rifle was born of necessity in the early 1700s. What began as a practical tool for survival and sustenance in the American frontier has evolved into a coveted showpiece that blurs the line between functional firearm and fine art. Today, these rifles are not just historical artifacts;…

In the realm of Chinese porcelain, few pieces captivate the imagination quite like the early Qing dynasty Famille Verte rouleau vase set to headline Alderfer Auction's upcoming Collectors Auction – Day 2. This exceptional artifact, with its intricate depiction of a dragon and phoenix in flight, serves as a testament…

In a world where darkness often dominates headlines, the Rodale Collection of Haitian Art stands as a testament to the indomitable human spirit, offering a kaleidoscope of color and hope that defies the country's tumultuous history. As we approach our upcoming auction featuring this remarkable collection, let's dive into the…