Artist Spotlight | Antonio & Giovanni Martino
"It runs in the family" has never rang truer for these two artist brothers. Read about our spotlighted artists, the Martino brothers, being offered in this September's Fine Arts Auction!
A Mid-Sized, Mid-Century Modern History Lesson
Mid-Century Modern is a design style historic in nature, but also a current trend. Many people are decorating their homes in the MCM style, with furniture and products that are both brand new and antique pieces. The term Mid-Century Modern is relatively new, it was not until 1984 when author Cara Greenburg used the term in her book Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950’s. The retro-futuristic style movement developed out of post-World War II period, a time when families were in need of a simplistic style and a family-focused design direction. Historically, this design movement can teach us a lot about the American idealological timeline, allowing us a glimpse from post-war hardships through the Mid-Century Modern resurrgence happening today.
The Golden Years of Ocean Liners
The golden years of ocean liner travel was a time of opulence for most of their passengers. Ocean liners allowed for mass immigration to take place worldwide, giving those who wished to start a new life the opportunity to do so. Throughout our world history, ocean liners have been a part of the fabric of world exploration, global commerce and transatlantic communications. One might not realize all that these grand ships have provided, but it is worth reading to learn a bit more about what these floating palaces influenced during their time in oceanic history.
Seller Spotlight | The Parks Collection
Alderfer Auction is proud to present the lifelong Single Owner Collection of Bob and Peg Parks. A pair of devoted collectors, the Parks’ filled their home with treasures bought at local auction houses and flea markets. The bright and glimmering colors of Murano glass became a favorite commodity which they were known for collecting. They also had an eye for leaded glass lamps, Art Deco bronzes, artwork, and carved furniture. Their love of perusing antique stalls began as a weekend hobby for the husband-and-wife duo but today their collection has grown into a spectacular exhibition worthy of a museum. Part 1 of their collection will sell online on April 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Artist Spotlight | Fern Isabel Kuns Coppedge (1883 – 1951)
In honor of Women's History Month, Alderfer Auction is spotlighting Fern Coppedge, one of the only female artists to be associated with the Pennsylvania Impressionists. Read about her life in our newest blog entry and view the selections of her work being offered in this month's Fine and Decorative Arts Auction!
Joseph Christian Leyendecker: Father of the Arrow Collar Man
Meet Joseph Christian Leyendecker, famous illustrator for magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post, Collier's and American Weekly. His ability to reach audiences through his cover works for The Saturday Evening Post proceed the works of Norman Rockwell, in fact, he is the reason why the publication is as iconic as it is today. J.C. Leyendecker may not be as well known as Rockwell, but his work and his contributions to the art world speak for themselves.
