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Pangborn Design: Art and Studio Sale

June 19, 2023

Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17th 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Street numbers honored at 8:30am Friday only. Our numbers given at 8:30am Friday only. This incredible sale at Dominic Pangborn Studio features art by world-renowned artist Dominic Pangborn. Dominic was born in Korea and studied art at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, where he majored in graphic design. He attended Syracuse University Illustrators Workshop and served later as a professor at the College of Creative Studies in Detroit. Mr. Pangborn’s art hangs in the White House, G.W. Bush’s personal residence, the Marlins Baseball Stadium, Henry Ford Hospital, the Korean Embassy, Ella Sharp Museum, and in homes and businesses all over the world. He is known for his Art in Motion series, Grand Prix posters and Detroit International Auto Show posters – just to name a few. Michigan has been blessed to have this famous artist among its residents. Pangborn

Next Estate Sale – Coming Soon

April 30, 2023

Fabulous Grosse Pointe City Estate Sale

November 14, 2022

Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Street numbers honored at 8:30am Friday only. Our numbers given at 8:30am Friday only. This beautiful home features wonderful English antique furniture including a linen press, tables, desks, chairs, plant stands, and more. We are also featuring a pair of blue leather chairs and ottomans, bedroom furniture, loveseats, upholstered chairs, patio set, and more. Decorative items include Royal Crown Derby animals, collection of Royal Worcester “Evesham”, Spode “Christmas Tree”, Victorian serving pieces, Waterford goblets, crystal, pressed glass, ceramic and pottery items, books, costume jewelry, framed art and prints, Christmas, everyday kitchen, women’s and men’s clothing, silver plate, cups and saucers, brass and copper items, quilts, and so much more. You are going to love this sale. See you this weekend. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”86″ gal_title=”GPC 11-11 11-12″]

Christmas at the Gallery

October 26, 2022

Elaborate Collections: An Auction of Contrast

September 30, 2022

Fall Firearms Auction – Session Three

August 12, 2022

The Real Value of Professional Appraisers & Appraisals

April 5, 2021

An appraisal is the act or process of developing an opinion of value. An appraisal may consist of a valuation of property, including personal property, collectibles, antiques, works of art, and other items and articles. Our clients include professionals (i.e. estate attorneys, trust officers, etc.) and individuals who require an appraisal for estate tax, insurance, divorce, equitable distribution, and more. A professional appraiser provides an independent and impartial opinion of value based on research, independent knowledge, and experience. Qualified appraisers are often associated with professional appraisal organizations, such as the International Society of Appraisers and the American Association of Appraisers. Lori Stefek has been affiliated with the International Society of Appraisers since 2004. She is a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property, the highest designation available within the ISA. She is a graduate of the Missouri Auction School and holds the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designation with the National Association of Auctioneers.

Stefek’s Auctions Kicks off 2021 with Successful Winter Furniture and Décor Auction

January 25, 2021

Stefek’s Auctioneers & Appraisers’ first auction of 2021, the Winter Furniture and Décor Auction, was held on January 14, 2021 to much success. Bidders included individuals from 12 different countries including China, Poland, Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Post-Auction Highlights include: Lot 64: Huta Ludwikow, Kielce Polish Cavalry Sword, sold for $5,250, over double the estimate of $1,000 – 2,000. Lot 62: Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Vase “A Fasce Verticali”, sold for $3,500, higher than the estimate of $2,000 – 3,000. Lot 46: Marble Abstract Twist Sculpture, sold for $1,625 against an estimate of $300 – 400. Lot 115: JBL Metregon Speaker Cabinet, sold for $5,250, exceeding the estimate of $1,500 – 2,500. Stefek’s Auctioneers & Appraisers is a full-service international auction house and estate liquidation management company headed by Lori Stefek, a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) with the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). Lori has

Times to Remember

January 6, 2021

Bronzes after Remington and More Who was Frederic Sackrider Remington? You know a Remington sculpture (or one in his stye) when you see one. It’s iconic. It’s American. It represents the quintessential Old West. Cast in bronze, many of the original works were created through the lost-wax casting process or the sand-casting method to provide utmost accuracy and detail. Several American art museums host his work, including the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming. Remington also has a museum dedicated to his art: the Frederic Remington Art Museum in Ogdensburg, New York. This museum, created from his estate, houses over 10,000 pieces of original works, personal artifacts, memorabilia, and more Born and raised in Canton, New York, Frederic Sackrider Remington in his time became famed for his drawings, paintings,