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Gallery Preview: Friday, February 21st, 2-5pm or by appointment.
Doors open 10am day of sale.
We invite you to bid Live, in Person or Online.

Our February LIVE sale is brimming with the style of the Centuries! A showcase of art and design from Antique to Post Modern; featuring an initial offering of fine French and European furniture and objects from the James Family of Carmel, IN.

Highlights include: Wallace Grande Baroque full service for 12 plus serving pieces, Scearce KY sterling julep cup, Pair French Empire gilt bronze 7 light figural candelabra, Queen Anne Windsor chairs, Louis XVI armchairs and chaise lounge, Louis XIV carved walnut highback armchairs, set of 8 Rococo Revival ballroom dining chairs, and much more!

We are proud to offer in this sale, an incredible 1953 oil on canvas by New York Abstract Expressionist, Yvonne Thomas, (1913-2009), titled Devotion, with exhibition history, 24x30.

A selection of 18 comprehensive works from a lifetime collection of American studio pottery by Laura Andreson, (1902-1999).

Exceptional Fine Art includes: Henri Matisse signed Danseuse au Tabouret lithograph, 1925-1926. One of 15 artist proofs, Picasso signed etching, Sculpteur, Modele Accroupi et Tête Sculptée (from La Suite Vollard), 1931, Jan Matulka, Montmartre 1921 oil on canvas, Joan Miro signed, La Sorciere, 1969 etching with aquatint, Michael Loew 1946 oil on canvas, Mary Lee Abbott, 1951 oil stick on paper, Hughes Claude Pissarro, Seine landscape oil on canvas, Richard Serra, Hreppholar VIII, 1991, intaglio construction in black.

Along with these exciting finds: Pierre Paulin Artifort Le Chat chairs, Indiana art by Mae Engron, George McCullough, John Strickland, modern prints by Andy Warhol and Shepard Fairey and so many more prints and paintings by well known artists you won't want to miss!

Auction and Contact Information

Location

5451 N Rural Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220

Andrea Hastings

Andrea Hastings

Director of Arts & Antiques

317-251-5635

Bridgette Guzman

Bridgette Guzman

Director of Client Services

317-251-5635 or 317-644-9204

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Yvonne Thomas, American, b. France (1913 - 2009), Devotion, 1953, oil on canvas, 24"H x 30"W(sight), 25 1/2"H x 31 1/2"W(frame)

Lot 152

Yvonne Thomas, American, b. France (1913 - 2009), Devotion, 1953, oil on canvas, 24"H x 30"W(sight), 25 1/2"H x 31 1/2"W(frame)

Sold: $33,500

 
Joan Miró, Spanish 1893-1983), La Sorciere, 1969, etching and aquatint with carborundum on Arches, 41"H x 27 1/2"W(sight), 57"H x 43"W(frame)

Lot 94

Joan Miró, Spanish 1893-1983), La Sorciere, 1969, etching and aquatint with carborundum on Arches, 41"H x 27 1/2"W(sight), 57"H x 43"W(frame)

Sold: $8,000

 
Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery round box, 1974, porcelain with gloss celadon green glaze and decorative raised rivet decoration, 4"H x 6 1/4"Diam.

Lot 167

Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery round box, 1974, porcelain with gloss celadon green glaze and decorative raised rivet decoration, 4"H x 6 1/4"Diam.

Sold: $1,000

 
Henri Matisse, French (1869-1954), Danseuse au Tabouret, 1925-1926, lithograph, 18 3/4"H x 11 1/2"W(sight), 30"H x 24"W(mat)

Lot 58

Henri Matisse, French (1869-1954), Danseuse au Tabouret, 1925-1926, lithograph, 18 3/4"H x 11 1/2"W(sight), 30"H x 24"W(mat)

Sold: $8,000

 
Richard Serra, American (1939 - 2024), Hreppholar VIII, 1991, intaglio construction in black on Fuji Kozo and Meirat Velasquez handmade papers, 35"H x 42 3/4"W(sight), 41 1/4"H x 49 1/2"W(frame)

Lot 179

Richard Serra, American (1939 - 2024), Hreppholar VIII, 1991, intaglio construction in black on Fuji Kozo and Meirat Velasquez handmade papers, 35"H x 42 3/4"W(sight), 41 1/4"H x 49 1/2"W(frame)

Sold: $9,500

 
Mary Lee Abbott, American (1921-2019), abstract, 1951, oil and oil stick on paper, 18"H x 24"W(sight), 23 1/4"H x 29 1/4"W(frame)

Lot 153

Mary Lee Abbott, American (1921-2019), abstract, 1951, oil and oil stick on paper, 18"H x 24"W(sight), 23 1/4"H x 29 1/4"W(frame)

Sold: $11,000

 
Jan Matulka, American, b. Czechoslovakia (1890-1972), Montmartre, 1921, oil on canvas, 23 1/2"H x 29 1/2"W(sight), 30 1/4"H x 36 1/4"W(frame)

Lot 86

Jan Matulka, American, b. Czechoslovakia (1890-1972), Montmartre, 1921, oil on canvas, 23 1/2"H x 29 1/2"W(sight), 30 1/4"H x 36 1/4"W(frame)

Sold: $8,000

 
Wallace Grande Baroque sterling silver flatware service for six; 7pc. place setting; 48pc. total.

Lot 35

Wallace Grande Baroque sterling silver flatware service for six; 7pc. place setting; 48pc. total.

Sold: $1,200

 
Hughes Claude Pissarro, French (b. 1935), Petit Bras de Seine a Maisons - Laffite, oil on canvas, 24 3/4"H x 31"W(sight)

Lot 185

Hughes Claude Pissarro, French (b. 1935), Petit Bras de Seine a Maisons - Laffite, oil on canvas, 24 3/4"H x 31"W(sight)

Sold: $6,000

 
Michael Loew, New York (1907-1985), Abstract Still Life, 1946, oil on canvas, 24" x 20 1/8".

Lot 127

Michael Loew, New York (1907-1985), Abstract Still Life, 1946, oil on canvas, 24" x 20 1/8".

Sold: $2,300

 
Pair of Pierre Paulin Artifort Le Chat chairs, model 574, 1967 25"H x 30"W (one)

Lot 180

Pair of Pierre Paulin Artifort Le Chat chairs, model 574, 1967 25"H x 30"W (one)

Sold: $1,600

 
Mae Alice Engron, Indiana (1933-2007), abstract interior, oil on canvas, 56 1/4”H x 48”W

Lot 200

Mae Alice Engron, Indiana (1933-2007), abstract interior, oil on canvas, 56 1/4”H x 48”W

Sold: $4,000

 
Henry Malfroy, French (1895 - 1944), View of Martigues, oil on canvas, 23 1/4"H x 35 1/2"W(sight), 29 1/4"H x 41 1/4"W(frame)

Lot 99

Henry Malfroy, French (1895 - 1944), View of Martigues, oil on canvas, 23 1/4"H x 35 1/2"W(sight), 29 1/4"H x 41 1/4"W(frame)

Sold: $1,000

 
Pair French Empire gilt bronze figural electrified 7 light candelabra. 38"H x 16"W - one

Lot 21

Pair French Empire gilt bronze figural electrified 7 light candelabra. 38"H x 16"W - one

Sold: $800

 
Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery vase, 1983, porcelain lobed construction, matte blended earthtones glaze, 8 1/4"H x 7 1/2"Diam.

Lot 156

Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery vase, 1983, porcelain lobed construction, matte blended earthtones glaze, 8 1/4"H x 7 1/2"Diam.

Sold: $700

 
Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery round box, 1974, porcelain with gloss celadon green glaze and decorative raised rivet decoration, 4"H x 6 1/4"Diam.

Lot 167

Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery round box, 1974, porcelain with gloss celadon green glaze and decorative raised rivet decoration, 4"H x 6 1/4"Diam.

Sold: $1,000

 
Eight Rococo Revival carved walnut ballroom dining chairs with upholstered seats, 2 captain's armchairs with velvet seats 42 1/2"H x 24 1/2"W(one)

Lot 141

Eight Rococo Revival carved walnut ballroom dining chairs with upholstered seats, 2 captain's armchairs with velvet seats 42 1/2"H x 24 1/2"W(one)

Estimate: $1,000-2,000

 
Roy Lichtenstein, American (1923-1997), As I Opened Fire complete triptych, 1966, three color lithographs, 25"H x 20 1/2"W(one)

Lot 136

Roy Lichtenstein, American (1923-1997), As I Opened Fire complete triptych, 1966, three color lithographs, 25"H x 20 1/2"W(one)

Sold: $650

 
Mae Alice Engron, Indiana (1933-2007), monochrome geometric abstract, oil on canvas, 49" H x 34" W (sight), 51" H x 36" W (frame)

Lot 205

Mae Alice Engron, Indiana (1933-2007), monochrome geometric abstract, oil on canvas, 49" H x 34" W (sight), 51" H x 36" W (frame)

Sold: $2,000

 
Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery small neck vase, porcelain with neutral spatter or speckled matte drip glaze, 9 1/4"H x 5 1/4"Diam.

Lot 159

Laura Andreson, California (1902 - 1999), American studio pottery small neck vase, porcelain with neutral spatter or speckled matte drip glaze, 9 1/4"H x 5 1/4"Diam.

Sold: $700

 
Pair Flemish / French Louis XIV style highback walnut armchairs with scenic tapestry upholstery and ornate floral carving. 52 1/4"H x 25 3/4"W(one)

Lot 11

Pair Flemish / French Louis XIV style highback walnut armchairs with scenic tapestry upholstery and ornate floral carving. 52 1/4"H x 25 3/4"W(one)

Sold: $1,100

 
Set of four French Louis XVI arm chairs with damask upholstery. 37 1/4"H x 25"W(one)

Lot 16

Set of four French Louis XVI arm chairs with damask upholstery. 37 1/4"H x 25"W(one)

Sold: $325

 
Wallace Grande Baroque sterling silver flatware and salad serving set; 20pc. 12"L x 2 3/4"W (one serving spoon)

Lot 37

Wallace Grande Baroque sterling silver flatware and salad serving set; 20pc. 12"L x 2 3/4"W (one serving spoon)

Sold: $425

 
George McCullough, Indiana (1937 - 2005), Abstract figures, MCM scene with revelers, oil on canvas, 48"H x 36"W(sight), 48 3/4"H x 36 3/4"W(frame)

Lot 188

George McCullough, Indiana (1937 - 2005), Abstract figures, MCM scene with revelers, oil on canvas, 48"H x 36"W(sight), 48 3/4"H x 36 3/4"W(frame)

Sold: $500