FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 24th, 2026 - Alderfer Auctions two-day MCM and Fine Art Sale Realizes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 24th, 2026 - Alderfer Auctions two-day MCM and Fine Art Sale Realizes More Than $1.1 Million, Led by Strong Results for Design, Silver, Jewelry, and Pennsylvania Impressionist Paintings. Alderfer Auctions two-day sale of Mid-Century Modern and Fine Art achieved more than $1.1 million in total sales, with particularly strong bidding across important design, silver, jewelry, and Pennsylvania Impressionist examples. The sale was led by exceptional demand for works by Edward Willis Redfield and Fern Isabel Coppedge. Redfield’s Lot 4215 realized $98,240, while another Redfield work, Lot 4220, brought $68,750, exceeding its high estimate. Coppedge paintings also performed strongly, with one example reaching $65,625 and another realizing $50,000. Additional interest in Pennsylvania Impressionist and related material was seen in works by Daniel Garber, Harry Leith-Ross, George William Sotter, Kenneth Nunamaker, Walter Emerson Baum, and Anthony Thieme, underscoring sustained collector demand for this category.

Mid-century design emerged as one of the strongest-performing sections of the sale, with Finn Juhl and Phillip Lloyd Powell drawing especially competitive bidding. A pair of Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Model 109 chairs soared to $36,250 against an $8,000 high estimate, while the Finn Juhl “Judas” dining table realized $31,250 and a pair of Model 53 easy chairs brought $28,750. A Finn Juhl Model 53 sofa also performed well at $20,000. Phillip Lloyd Powell pieces were equally sought after, with one cabinet selling for $28,750, another cabinet reaching $26,250, and a room divider achieving $21,250.

Silver was another standout category, led by Tiffany & Co. A Tiffany “San Lorenzo” sterling silver flatware service for 12 with extras realized $34,375, well above estimate, while a Tiffany “Chrysanthemum” flatware service sold for $18,750. A Tiffany sterling silver aesthetic tea and coffee service added further depth to the category at $12,500. Jewelry saw strong competition throughout the sale. A platinum diamond ring weighing 5.29 carats realized $46,875, and a Cartier platinum diamond brooch achieved $15,000. Black, Starr & Frost bracelets were especially well received, with a diamond line bracelet selling for $12,500, a ruby and diamond bracelet bringing $9,375, and a diamond and sapphire bracelet realizing $8,750. Luxury accessories also posted impressive results, highlighted by a Louis Vuitton travel trunk that sold for $31,250, far surpassing its estimate.

“These results reflect the breadth of today’s market,” said Christian Answini, Senior Specialist, Fine and Decorative Arts. “Collectors responded to quality across categories, from iconic mid-century design and Tiffany silver to important Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings, jewelry, and luxury goods. The strong participation over both days helped drive the sale past the $1.1 million mark.” Whether you are settling an estate or looking to downsize a private collection, our specialists are ready to help you achieve global market results. To learn more about our upcoming auctions or to request a confidential valuation of your fine jewelry and luxury goods, visit alderferauction.com or contact our specialists directly at (215) 393-3000.