Tiffany Acorn lamp realizes $14,300 at Hatch auction
A colorful, turn-of-the-century Tiffany Acorn lamp, in marvelous condition and fine working order, sold for $14,300 at a multi-estate sale held May 4-5 by Richard D. Hatch & Associates in Flat Rock, North Carolina. “The art glass assortment was overwhelming,” remarked Richard Hatch, owner of the firm.
[USPRwire, Wed May 30 2007] A colorful, turn-of-the-century Tiffany Acorn lamp, in marvelous condition and fine working order, sold for $14,300 at a multi-estate sale held May 4-5 by Richard D. Hatch & Associates. “The art glass assortment was overwhelming,” remarked Richard Hatch, owner of the firm. Prices quoted include a 10% in-gallery (or 15% online and phone bidder) buyer's premium.
Over 1,600 lots changed hands in a sale that grossed more than $340,000. In excess of 300 people made the trip to the gallery. In addition, there were over 1,300 bidders registered online, through eBay Live and LiveAuctioneers.com. “About 23 percent sold online, while many items also sold to absentee and phone bidders,” Mr. Hatch said. “It was a successful sale – something for everybody.”
The top lot of the auction was a fine Old Master oil, done by an unknown artist and donated by a local woman, with the proceeds going to St. John's in the Wilderness Church. The painting sailed past its high estimate of $800 to hammer for $20,900, much to the delight of the consignor. “We heard whispers the work was a Rembrandt,” Mr. Hatch said, “but there was no provenance to support that.”
Other offerings in the fine art category, which was wide and varied, did well, too. A pair of original Louis Icart etchings went for $990 each (“a good buy,” according to Mr. Hatch); a KPM painting on porcelain of Madonna and Child just barely topped the $1,000 mark; while another painting on porcelain, this one depicting a beautiful maiden, realized $770 (“another bargain,” Mr. Hatch said).
From the pottery grouping, a Rookwood 8” vase by Elizabeth Lincoln gaveled for $1,430; while a Minton Majolica oyster plate achieved $770. Returning to art glass, a Lalique centerpiece bowl commanded $990; a Webb Peachblow toothpick holder commanded $467; and a Wavecrest jardiniere made a top bid of just $522. “That seemed like a bargain to me, and the buyer agreed,” Mr. Hatch said.
Many toys and dolls came up for bid. Several Victorian-era cast-iron mechanical banks by the J. Stevens & Company were offered, including a William Tell example that sold for $1,210 and an Eagle & Eaglettes model that brought $1,100. Highlights from a big group of Victorian dolls included a Simon & Halbig 17” girl ($2,640) and an F. Gauther 16” doll (1,045). Others went for $165-$220 each.
Period furniture, a staple at most Richard D. Hatch sales, was offered in abundance at this auction. An English Chippendale bureau-desk combination commanded $1,540; a heavily carved Victorian dresser with elaborate mirror reached $275; a Charleston plantation bed realized $1,980; and a “slave” bed hit $467. “These were very reasonable prices for some very fine pieces,” Mr. Hatch said.
A large amount of estate jewelry also came under the gavel, with most of it selling for a fraction of its appraised value. A man's gold and stainless steel Rolex watch slipped onto a new wrist for $2,090; a lady's Rolex wristwatch brought $1,980; a 1.05 carat diamond solitaire ring sold for $1,650; and a Hamilton diamond wristwatch, boasting two carats of diamonds, hammered for $1,320.
Lots of sterling and silverplate was sold, including an English silverplate epergne, which made $2,530; and a fine plateau that soared to $3,575. From a large clock collection, a heavily carved Black Forest model, with matching shelf, chimed at $4,400; while a Waltham grandfather clock was a steal at just $2,090. Also, an intriguing Dunhill 14k gold lighter with a watch inside it reached $2,090.
Next up for Richard D. Hatch & Associates are the firm's annual and highly successful “Discover Days” auctions, to be held the third Friday in June, July and August (June 15, July 20 and August 17). Watch the website for details as sale dates approach: www.richardhatchauctions.com. The firm is celebrating 27 years of consistently impressing customers with quality consignments and sales.
Richard D. Hatch & Associates has has been in the auction and appraisal business since 1979. It boasts over 25,000 satisfied customers. Mr. Hatch is an appraiser on the PBS series “Treasures in Your Attic.” He also lectures across the country on various topics, including music boxes, brilliant period cut glass, silver, art pottery, estate jewelry and more.
Richard D. Hatch & Associates is always accepting quality consignment for future sales. To consign an item, estate or collection, you may call the firm directly at (828) 696-3440, or e-mail them at hatchauctioninfo@yahoo.com. To learn more about the company, and for more information about the upcoming “Discover Days” auctions, visit them online at www.richardhatchauctions.com.
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