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R.J. Horner & Co.: Inside the Extraordinary Furniture of America’s Gilded Age
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At the end of the nineteenth century, America’s most fashionable interiors were rarely understated. Dining rooms, libraries, entrance halls, and parlors could be designed as elaborate environments in which architecture, furniture, paintings, textiles, silver, and decorative arts worked together. For families with the means to furnish on a grand scale,…
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Alice Neel and the Art of Seeing: Why Her Portraits Continue to Resonate with Collectors and Museums
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Few 20th century artists transformed portraiture as profoundly as Alice Neel. While many portrait painters sought to flatter their sitters or commemorate status and achievement, Neel pursued something more elusive: the truth of the individual before her. Her paintings are not merely likenesses—they are intimate studies of personality, vulnerability, intellect,…
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The Enduring Appeal of Picasso’s Linocuts: Innovation, Color, and Le Vieux Bouffon
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Few artists have transformed as many artistic mediums as Pablo Picasso. While he is most closely associated with Cubism and modern painting, his achievements as a printmaker are equally remarkable. Throughout his career, Picasso explored etching, lithography, aquatint, drypoint, and linoleum cut printing, continually pushing the boundaries of what each…
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Bridging the Gap: How a Certified Senior Advisor® Enhances the Auction and Transition Experience
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At Alderfer Auction, we believe that every object has a story, and every life transition deserves a steady, compassionate hand. That is why we are incredibly proud to highlight the expertise of Annette, our Business Development and Estate Sales specialist, who holds the prestigious Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® designation.
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The McIntosh Legacy: Why These American Audio Icons Still Set the Standard
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For more than 75 years, McIntosh Laboratory has defined what premium American audio should sound—and look—like. From the unmistakable glow of its blue watt meters to its uncompromising engineering, McIntosh has earned a reputation that extends far beyond the world of audiophiles. This July, Alderfer Auction is pleased to feature…
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The Art of Shibayama: Why Meiji Japan’s Masterpieces Continue to Captivate Collectors
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From intricately carved mother-of-pearl blossoms to lifelike birds perched atop silver masterpieces, Shibayama represents one of the highest achievements of Japanese decorative art. This July, Alderfer Auction is proud to present an exceptional group of Shibayama works in our July Collectors Auction, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire museum-quality…
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Hidden Pictures: The Secret Art of Fore-Edge Painted Books
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Some books keep their best illustrations hidden. At first glance, a fore-edge painted book may look like a finely bound volume with gilt-edged pages, handsome leather covers, and the quiet dignity of an old library shelf. But gently fan the pages, and something unexpected appears: a painted scene concealed along…
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Alderfer Auction to Offer Lauren Bacall Collection with Louis Vuitton Jewelry Case
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Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Cartier are brands that are synonymous with quality, wealth and status. The great actress Lauren Bacall is ranked as one of the greatest 20th century stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. On June 11, 2026, these two entities will be brought together when Alderfer Auction…
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Collecting Art Glass: Tiffany, Loetz, Durand, and Steuben at Auction
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Art glass has always occupied a special place between fine art and decorative design. It is sculptural, functional, and often dazzling in the way it plays with light. For collectors, the appeal lies not only in the beauty of the object itself, but also in the history of the makers,…
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Fossil or Gemstone? The Unique Category of Dinosaur Gembone
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Dinosaur gembone occupies a rare space in the collecting world, one that defies simple categorization. It is at once fossil and gemstone, specimen and decorative material, scientific artifact and lapidary art. Formed when prehistoric bone is mineralized and agatized over millions of years, gembone preserves the cellular structure of dinosaur…
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