Collecting Illustrator Art: A Spotlight on Original Characters and Animators
Animation has always blended storytelling and visual artistry. Before the digital age, every cartoon you watched was built frame‑by‑frame using hand‑drawn sketches and painted cels. Each cel is a one of a kind painting created by a studio artist to be photographed over a background painting to form a frame in the finished cartoon. Because these production cels were used in the creation of films and television shows, they are highly sought after by collectors; they capture a tangible moment of pop‑culture history and can fetch strong prices depending on character and scene.
Capturing Winter’s Breath: The Enduring Legacy of Edward Redfield
Imagine standing knee-deep in freshly fallen snow, the biting wind whipping around you, as you bring a canvas to life with swift, deliberate strokes. This was a typical day for Edward Redfield, the pioneering American Impressionist who transformed the snowy landscapes of Bucks County into vivid panoramas of light and color. As we approach our December 12th Fine and Decorative Arts Auction at AlderferAuction.com, we are thrilled to spotlight Redfield's masterpiece "Brookville", a rare and exquisite painting that presents a unique acquisition opportunity for both seasoned collectors and institutions alike.
Polly Pigtails Returns to Alderfer Auction!
In this Blog we share an auction story of the past and special visitor "Polly Pigtails", a vintage Madam Alexander's "maggie" faced dolls from the 1950's.
Record Breaking Fine Arts Event at Alderfer Auction
Read about the results of Alderfer's exciting four-day Fine Arts event!
From East to West: A Closer Look at Two Prolific Artists Featured in our March Collectors Auction
Discover two artists being highlighted in our March Collectors Auction and how their work illustrates the beautiful landscapes of North America.
