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From Samurai Utility to Collectors’ Treasure: The Story of the Inro
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Among the highlights of the Galloway and Sandra Morris Estate Auction on November 6th, a series of finely crafted Japanese inro boxes reveal how the smallest objects can embody centuries of cultural evolution. Once a practical accessory in the daily life of samurai and scholars, the inro has become a…
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The Fascinating Symbolism in Asian Art Motifs: Dragons, Cranes, and Peonies
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Asian art has long captivated collectors around the globe, not only for its exquisite craftsmanship but also for the profound symbolism woven into every design. From the fierce protection of the dragon to the graceful longevity of the crane, these motifs tell stories that span dynasties, religions, and cultural traditions.…
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Meet Allyson Babcock – Accredited Appraiser & Sales Associate
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At Alderfer Auction, we are proud to have a team of experts who bring passion, knowledge, and experience to every service we offer. One of our most trusted specialists is Allyson Constant Babcock, an accredited appraiser and sales associate with over 15 years of experience in the auction and appraisal…
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Collecting Across Styles: Impressionism, Abstraction, and Pop
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The upcoming two-day auction offers a rare opportunity to explore how different artistic movements, separated by decades, can be viewed together as part of a broader story of 20th-century art. With Day 1 devoted to Mid-Century Modern works and Day 2 focused on Fine Art, the sale highlights the range…
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Alderfer Auction to Offer One of the Earliest Known William Penn Signed Land Documents
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On March 4, 1681 King Charles II signed a charter to William Penn granting him approximately 45,000 square miles of land in North America being what is now Pennsylvania and Delaware. The grant was issued to William by the King as part of the crown’s financial obligation to William’s father…
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Alex Katz: Bridging Realism and Abstraction in the Modern Era
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Alex Katz (born July 24, 1927) is one of the most recognizable voices in post war American art. Raised in Brooklyn and later Queens, Katz studied at the Cooper Union School of Art and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. At Skowhegan he practiced painting en plein…
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Collecting Illustrator Art: A Spotlight on Original Characters and Animators
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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…
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Alderfer Auction to Offer Rare Autographs of U.S. Presidents and Historical Figures
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Alderfer Auction to Offer Rare Autographs of U.S. Presidents and Historical Figures from Noteworthy Family Collection. HATFIELD, PA – July 15, 2025 – Alderfer Auction is pleased to announce that its upcoming Collectors Auction on July 24, 2025, will feature a remarkable collection of historical autographs,…
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Back by Popular Demand: Another Rare 1935 Maytag Toy Racer Hits the Market!
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When a 1935 Maytag Toy Racer rolled into our auction this past April, it didn’t just turn heads—it turned into a headline. Bidding was fierce, interest poured in from collectors nationwide, and when the gavel finally fell, it sold for an impressive $18,000. We thought it might be a once-in-a-career…
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