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Jeffrey S Evans & Associates Spring Fine & Decorative Arts
Lot 2136
Auction Brings Strong Results
MT. CRAWFORD, VA– The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates April 23-25 session did not disappoint. The
Fine & Decorative Arts Auction was a highly anticipated event and top lot for the day was a
produced robust prices in multiple categories. The three-day format Pairpoint Puffy floral shade
consisted of 1,840 lots of high-quality material and generated record levels pedestal candle/fairy lamp,
of participation for the firm, a solid indication of vigor in this diverse frosted colorless with poly-
segment of the marketplace. Despite altered bidding conditions due to chrome reverse painting, at
COVID-19 restrictions, the competition was intense throughout each day $4,972 (Lot 410).
with over 7,000 registered bidders from over 40 countries participating Session III on Saturday con-
online, by phone, and through absentee. sisted of the firm’s usual diverse selection of fine and decorative arts and
Session I on Thursday consisted of an produced strong results and a few surprises with numerous categories
Lot 2297 excellent selection of paperweights (from demonstrating signs of continued vigor. Consisting of a broad range of
antique to contemporary), American and jewelry, fine art, clocks, and watches, Oriental rugs, Asian material, and
European art glass, studio glass of all types, a American art pottery. Saturday’s top lot, from the Evitt Collection, was a
collection of vintage perfumes, and a large vintage platinum and 3.82 ct. diamond solitaire lady’s ring at $17,550
assortment of antique silver. The select (Lot 2297), which captured the attention of several determined bidders.
grouping offered in this session sparked Other noteworthy results from the Saturday session included a diminutive
significant presale interest and produced Oscar Florianus Bluemner watercolor still-life of oranges at $7,605 (Lot
strong results overall. The top lot of the day, 2131); and an Edward Henry Potthast small coastal landscape on board at
from the Bredehoft Collection, was a Paul $6,435 (Lot 2136).
Stankard Bee and Bouquet lampwork studio Company president and auctioneer Jeffrey S. Evans commented, “This
art glass paperweight exhibiting exquisite workmanship, which garnered sale generated robust interest across the board, from bidders near and
$5,625 (Lot 1038 – all prices include the 17% buyer’s premium). Other far. Levels of online participation in our auctions continue to expand
noteworthy results from the Thursday session included a David-Andersen dramatically for us – a real indication that there is increased market demand
Norwegian Baroque-style historic reproduction sterling silver large covered for a diverse range of art and antiques.” Evans added, “Looking forward, we
tankard at $1,404 (Lot 1462). have a number of fine collections in-house that we will be featuring in the
Session II on Friday featured part two of the miniature lamp collection coming months, so we are excited about the future at JSEA.”
of Yvonne and the late Pete Lynch, Lincoln, DE; and part two of the fairy The firm is currently accepting consignments for their next Fine &
lamp collection of Connie Scott, Bristol, CT. Consisting of a wide selection Decorative Arts Auction to be held in October 2020. For additional
of miniature lamps, fairy lamps, lithophane shades, figural tea warmers, and results, a schedule of upcoming sales, or more information, visit
an eclectic mix of American, English, and European ceramics, the Friday jeffreysevans.com or call 540-434-3939.

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