Rare Cigar Store punch figure to be sold by Philip Weiss
A rare, turn-of-the-century Cigar Store punch figure expected to fetch $100,000 or more, fantastic single-owner collections of coins and stamps, at least eight original Charles Schulz “Peanuts” cartoons, and thousands of '40s-'60s western, TV and comic characters memorabilia are just a small part of what will be sold by Philip Weiss Auctions September 8-9 and October 20-21.
[USPRwire, Mon Aug 13 2007] A rare, turn-of-the-century Cigar Store punch figure expected to fetch $100,000 or more, fantastic single-owner collections of coins and stamps, at least eight original Charles Schulz “Peanuts” cartoons, and thousands of '40s-'60s western, TV and comic characters memorabilia are just a small part of what will be sold by Philip Weiss Auctions September 8-9 and October 20-21.
“We're packed to the gills with quality, fresh-to-the-market merchandise for the fall season,” said Philip Weiss. “Both sales will comprise two days and three sessions each, with thousands of lots being offered. We'll have fine art, vintage toys, original comic and illustrative art, coins, stamps, and a treasure trove of items from a house on Long Island that's been sealed shut for the last 25 years.”
The festivities will begin on Saturday morning, September 8, at 10 am, with part one of the private lifetime collection of Steve Rathkopf, a dedicated collector of western, TV and comic book characters from the 1940's-1960s. About 250 lots will be sold, including comics, pinbacks, non-sports cards, puppets, marionettes, wallets, bracelets, vintage lunch boxes, paper doll books and posters.
Also crossing the block on Saturday morning will be the military toy collection of Perry Mastroangelo. Featured will be a huge selection of Elastolin soldiers (mostly WWII-era); large-size castles and multiple bunkers and buildings; Tippco planes; military trucks; tanks; cannons; architectural block sets; a near-mint in-box Cragston Ranger Robot; dime store soldiers; and boxed soldier sets.
Later that day, starting at 5 pm, the second session will commence, with the focus shifting exclusively to coins and stamps consigned from numerous estates and all fresh-to-the-market. About 400 lots will be offered, to include the foreign coin collection of Dr. D. Philpot (featuring a fantastic selection of gold and silver antiquarian coins); part three of the Mac Arons Coin Collection; and more.
Then, on Sunday, September 9, beginning at 10 am, the gavel will come down on at least three original Charles Schulz “Peanuts” cartoons (more could be added, as Philip Weiss seems to be a magnet for original Schulz strips); part three of the Ken Schultz Collection of ocean liner, World's Fair and Hollywood material; the balance of the Hugo Zeiter Circus Collection; and general collectibles.
Yet another two-day, three-session mega-sale kicks off Saturday morning, October 21, at 10 am. The spotlight will shine on original comic and illustrative art. Expected top lots include a pair of original John Held watercolor illustrations; and a super group of cartoon strip art, including two early Segar “Popeye” dailies; a Schulz “Great Pumpkin” Sunday page; and other Schulz “Peanuts” pieces.
Also to be offered in the same session will be a Florida collector's 30-year accumulation of original comic book art, to include a wonderful Murphy Anderson “Hawk-Man” splash page, a Joe Kubert military splash page, and more; an original Howard Pyle magazine illustration; over 50 pieces of original animation art; and a museum-quality collection of rock posters from the 1960s and '70s.
Later that day, beginning at 5 pm, a super estate sale will be held, featuring fine art, glass, pottery and furniture. The highlight promises to be important works of art from the estate of Silvana Cenci (1926-2000), herself an artist. Known as “The Dynamite Lady” for her technique of using exploding metal as a medium, Ms. Cenci left behind antiques and fine art, as well as her own creations.
The Sunday session, slated to begin at 10 am, may be a case of Philip Weiss Auctions saving the best for last. In what can only be described as a true fresh-to-the-market estate sale, the contents of an unassuming two-story brick house in Long Island City, New York, will be unlocked and unleashed onto the buying public. The house and its contents had been sealed shut for the last 25 years.
What was sitting in that house all these years was a treasure trove, comprising the lifetime private collection of Joseph Kedenberg (aka “Keden on the Keys”), one that hadn't been seen or touched since his death over 25 years ago and which required two large trucks to haul back to Philip Weiss Auctions' gallery. The crown jewel of the 600+ lots will doubtless be the original and rare 5-foot Cigar Store punch figure, made around the turn of the century and expected to bring $100,000 or more.
The house had walls full of early trade signs and advertising material; 200+ occupational shaving mugs; rare 18th- and 19th-century folk art carved ship figureheads; turn-of-the-century barber and pharmacy bottles; a cast-iron toy collection, featuring original mechanical banks; fire and police department memorabilia; beer trays; and a rare Yale Brewing Company reverse glass advertising sign.
The Sunday session will also feature dozens of lots from other estates. These include three Black Americana automatons; cartoon art from the archives of Fling Magazine; 10+ pieces of original art created for Mad Magazine by Norman Mingo; a hand-carved child's doll carriage once belonging to President Cleveland's daughter, with original paint, from the 1880s; a great slot machine; and coin-ops.
Fine art that will be sold in the October sale includes important works by listed artists, such as Antoine Blanchard (French genre painter, 1910-1988); Claude Lorraine (French idealist and pastoral landscape painter, 1600-1682); W. Rossler (German portrait artist, 1893-1960); and the important British artist William Underhill. Two Bohem plaques will also be sold, along with many other works.
Philip Weiss Auctions is a premier, full-service auction facility, with a spacious gallery located at #1 Neil Court in Oceanside, N.Y. To learn more about the company and the upcoming fall calendar of auctions, please log on to www.philipweissauctions.com. The firm is accepting quality consignments for its November and December sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call the firm directly at (516) 594-0731. Or, you may e-mail them at phil@philipweissauctions.com.
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