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January 28th Estate Fine Art & Antiques

Online Auction Brings Bidders to Bruneau’s

CRANSTON, RI – A beautiful Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or A single-page letter signed by
earlier embroidered tapestry, depicting three Buddha figures seated on inventor Thomas Alva Edison,
lotus thrones, sold for $12,500 in an online Estate Fine Art & Antiques penned in ink in 1884 to Charles
auction held January 28th by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. The textile was L. Clarke, the first president of the
the top lot of the 388-lot auction and was nicely housed in a 37 3/4 inch Edison Electric Company, by
by 25 1/2 inch frame. Samuel Insull, an American
Overall, the auction was an eclectic affair, featuring paintings, business magnate and Edison’s
decorative arts, furniture, jewelry, silver, Asian arts, and collectibles, personal secretary, gaveled for
mostly pulled from prominent estates and collections from across New $2,000. The letter was sent out to
England. Internet bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers.com, the stockholders of the company
Invaluable.com, Bidsquare.com, Auctionzip.com, and the Bruneau & Co. concerning Edison’s efforts to
platform, Bidlive.BruneauandCo.com. change its board of directors.
A large Persian Iznik architec-
Auction Highlights tural relief stone tile, 18th century
Following are additional high- or earlier, with pointed arches and
lights from the auction. Prices architectural decorations finished
include the buyer’s premium. in with a light blue glaze, finished Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier
A group of more than 50 items at $2,000. The Middle East tile, embroidered tapestry depicting three Buddha
relating to fly fishing—including 11 1/2 inches by 14 3/4 inches, figures seated on lotus thrones, housed in a
slides, books, a belt buckle, and was from a private collection. 37 3/4 inch by 25 1/2 inch frame ($12,500)
other ephemera—plus a fish draw- Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
ing signed by artist John Noga— has several important auctions lined up for the remainder of winter and
made $4,688. Books included early spring. They are as follows:
Salmon Fishing by John James Estate Fine Art & Antiques auction, online-only, on Thursday,
Hardy, four books by Lee Wulff February 25th at 6 pm Eastern time, with over 375 lots of paintings, dec-
(Trout on a Fly, Leaping Silver, and orative arts, furniture, jewelry, silver, Asian arts, and collectibles.
two copies of The Atlantic Salmon), Consignments are still being accepted for this auction.
and many others, all from a single- Spring Comic, Toy & Pop Culture catalog auction, on Saturday,
owner collection. March 27th, at 10 am Eastern time. This will be an online-only auction
“I love estate auctions because unless the coronavirus has abated. Consignments are still being accepted
they’re always a learning experience A single-page letter signed by inventor for this auction.
with the range of items we offer,” Thomas A. Edison, penned in ink in Arms & Militaria Auction, on Saturday, May 1st, at 10 a.m. EST. This
said Travis Landry, a Bruneau & 1884 to Charles L. Clarke, the first presi- is the inaugural auction of Bruneau & Co.’s newly created Arms &
Co. auctioneer and the firm’s dent of the Edison Electric Company, by Militaria department, being overseen by director Joel Bohy.
Samuel Insull ($2,000).
Director of Pop Culture. “It gives Consignments are being accepted for this auction. Inquiries may be
you a good indication of what the market is today for antiques. Now I emailed to Mr. Bohy at joel@bruneauandco.com.
know to always keep an eye out for fly fishing ephemera when picking.” Bruneau & Co. is currently accepting quality consignments for all of its
A collection of 200 original etchings spanning multiple ages, from the future auctions, with commissions as low as zero percent. Contact Bruneau &
17th-19th century, bound in a leather book and printed in England by W. Co. Auctioneers about consigning upcoming auctions, please visit
Lewis, gaveled for $4,375. The book contained original etchings by www.bruneauandco.com. Updates are posted frequently.
Rembrandt, Vivares, Theodore Van Kessel,
Cornelius Bega, Castiglione, Hollar, and others. It
was dated (“1835”) and had a small dedication on The sco tt’s s ho w
the front page, in ink. 740.569.2800
An original gouache on paper Arctic marine America’s Favorite Treasure Hunts!
painting by William Bradford (MA/CA, 1823-
1892), depicting three large sailing vessels between
icebergs and frozen waters, with three smaller boats 2ND WEEKEND M AR CH 11, 12, 13 & 14
approaching the central ship, changed hands for EVER RY Y MONTH
$4,375. The painting, which measured 7 1/2 inch-
es by 10 1/2 inches (sight), was artist signed on the ANTIQUE & DEESIGNER ITEMSESIGNER ITEMSS
lower right, “Wm. Bradford.”
A historical archive of items pertaining to the Atlanta Expo Ceenters - Atlanta, GAA
Rhode Island Civic Center—including a large Show Houurs: Directions: 3 miless East of
collection of photographs attributed to Moe Thurs. 10:455am-6pm Atlanta Airport, I-2885 at
Parenteau, depicting basketball, hockey, and Fri. & Sat. 9aam-6pm Exit 55 (3650 & 38500
landscapes, with a framed photograph of hockey Sun. 10am--4pm Jonesboro Rd SE)
legend Bobby Orr by Ray Lussier, plus a ONE coupon per person. www.sscottantiquemarketss.com
Expires: 3-15-21
collection of negatives, film, newspaper, and
pamphlets—all from one collection, hit $3,750.
An oil on canvas depiction of an abstracted
nude female form seated at a table and gazing out
a window by Sacha Tebo (FL/Haiti, 1934-2004),
went to a determined bidder for $2,375. The figu-
rative abstract interior work, measuring 20 inches
by 24 1/2 inches (sight, less frame), was artist-
signed by Tebo at the upper left.

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