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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
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,
Renowned around the world for its exquisite porcelain ceramics, Royal Worcester was established in 1751 by Dr. John Wall, an eminent physician and apothecary. Dr. Wall pioneered a process that preserved the white, translucent characteristics of porcelain from China. Royal Worcester is still in operation, one of the oldest and most prestigious English porcelain brands. The company’s wares are recognized around the world for the quality of their craftsmanship. Wares produced before their royal warrant of 1788, as well as those produced at two other factories in Worcester, are known as Worcester porcelain. The most popular Royal Worcester pattern is “Evesham Gold” which features autumnal fruits from the Vale of Evesham and fine gold banding. First offered in 1961, it became very popular with its “oven to table” body. Stefek’s has a collection of eighteen jade green and gilt cabinet plates with hand painted fruit still lives signed “W.J. Bagnall.” Each plate is painted
Assemblage Is Historic, Expansive & Fascinating This beautiful West Village home is filled with furniture, china, crystal, collectible books, decorative items and so much more. The estate sale features more than 100,000 items from the home’s eclectic collector. The home itself is 5,000 square feet. The estate sale will take place Thursday through Saturday, July 16-18, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. West Village is just minutes from downtown Detroit and the idyllic Belle Isle. It was so named in mid-20th century because of its location just west of better-known Indian Village. West Village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The community has an eclectic feel and includes a number of architectural styles including frame Queen Anne houses, and Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Mediterranean Revival houses as well as Georgian Revival and Jacobean apartment buildings. West Village is also home to the Indian Village Tennis Club, a private membership club dating to 1912 which bills
Pre-Columbian and Asian Art from the Collection of Andrew Weertz A remarkable treasure develops with travel. This marvel does not arise simply from reaching, exploring, and surveying new destinations. This unique jewel arises from the expansion of our monde intérieur. Through the vehicle of Stefek’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, we can still hold and enjoy a remarkable piece of the world. The company is offering a remarkable selection Pre-Colombian and Asian art that cross continents in space and span centuries in time. The articles are real-life treasures from the collection of Mr. Andrew Weertz, assembled on his travels through Mesoamerica, South America and Asia. Among his work, Mr. Weertz is remembered for his emporium in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, Ports of Call, Ltd. Special highlights of the Pre-Columbian collection include an incredible Mayan Jaina seated terracotta woman with a baby figurine from the Late Classic period, a collection of Moche pottery
ROSEVILLE, Mich. (May 21, 2020) – Stefek’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, a full-service estate liquidation management company established in 2000 and based in Roseville, Michigan, is launching a new online presence that enables them to service clients and serve customers worldwide. The new e-commerce website, stefeksauctions.com, allows visitors to bid on live auction items, purchase items securely from their new buy it now site, view upcoming estate sales, and make arrangements with Stefek’s to provide various professional services. These include appraisals of personal property, estate sales, and clean-out services to liquidate and prepare the home for sale. Stefek’s also provides secure, insured, climate-controlled storage for valuables and luxury items, both short and long-term. These items include works of art (i.e. statues, sculptures, paintings, and more), jewelry, furs, and special collections in a temperature-controlled environment. Stefek’s also provides secure storage for important documents for businesses, attorneys, accountants, and others. A full-service international
Stefek’s Presents Enormous Collection of Small Works Stefek’s Miniature Machinery and Collectibles auction features a collection of salesmen sample machinery, miniature functional machines, vintage and antique Michigan license plates, several colorful swirl agate slag glass gear shift knobs, and other unique collectibles. Enjoyed by hobbyists and collectors, these are some of the finest, rarest and smallest tools in the world. The Stefek’s Miniature Machinery and Collectibles auction catalogue includes miniature Stanley planes designed and crafted by Paul Hamler. Other intriguing items on offer include early 20th century Parker Vise paperweights in red, black, and gray, a miniature J.E. Snyder Company drill press, a Paradox Gas Engine Co. cast iron gas engine, a ManSon miniature lathe by Small Machines Inc., a Stuart Models steam powered lathe, and a variety of Michigan license plates ranging from the years 1910 – 1938. Stefek’s Auctions and Estate Sales will offer a number of these
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
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,
Renowned around the world for its exquisite porcelain ceramics, Royal Worcester was established in 1751 by Dr. John Wall, an eminent physician and apothecary. Dr. Wall pioneered a process that preserved the white, translucent characteristics of porcelain from China. Royal Worcester is still in operation, one of the oldest and most prestigious English porcelain brands. The company’s wares are recognized around the world for the quality of their craftsmanship. Wares produced before their royal warrant of 1788, as well as those produced at two other factories in Worcester, are known as Worcester porcelain. The most popular Royal Worcester pattern is “Evesham Gold” which features autumnal fruits from the Vale of Evesham and fine gold banding. First offered in 1961, it became very popular with its “oven to table” body. Stefek’s has a collection of eighteen jade green and gilt cabinet plates with hand painted fruit still lives signed “W.J. Bagnall.” Each plate is painted
Assemblage Is Historic, Expansive & Fascinating This beautiful West Village home is filled with furniture, china, crystal, collectible books, decorative items and so much more. The estate sale features more than 100,000 items from the home’s eclectic collector. The home itself is 5,000 square feet. The estate sale will take place Thursday through Saturday, July 16-18, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. West Village is just minutes from downtown Detroit and the idyllic Belle Isle. It was so named in mid-20th century because of its location just west of better-known Indian Village. West Village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The community has an eclectic feel and includes a number of architectural styles including frame Queen Anne houses, and Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Mediterranean Revival houses as well as Georgian Revival and Jacobean apartment buildings. West Village is also home to the Indian Village Tennis Club, a private membership club dating to 1912 which bills
Pre-Columbian and Asian Art from the Collection of Andrew Weertz A remarkable treasure develops with travel. This marvel does not arise simply from reaching, exploring, and surveying new destinations. This unique jewel arises from the expansion of our monde intérieur. Through the vehicle of Stefek’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, we can still hold and enjoy a remarkable piece of the world. The company is offering a remarkable selection Pre-Colombian and Asian art that cross continents in space and span centuries in time. The articles are real-life treasures from the collection of Mr. Andrew Weertz, assembled on his travels through Mesoamerica, South America and Asia. Among his work, Mr. Weertz is remembered for his emporium in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, Ports of Call, Ltd. Special highlights of the Pre-Columbian collection include an incredible Mayan Jaina seated terracotta woman with a baby figurine from the Late Classic period, a collection of Moche pottery
ROSEVILLE, Mich. (May 21, 2020) – Stefek’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, a full-service estate liquidation management company established in 2000 and based in Roseville, Michigan, is launching a new online presence that enables them to service clients and serve customers worldwide. The new e-commerce website, stefeksauctions.com, allows visitors to bid on live auction items, purchase items securely from their new buy it now site, view upcoming estate sales, and make arrangements with Stefek’s to provide various professional services. These include appraisals of personal property, estate sales, and clean-out services to liquidate and prepare the home for sale. Stefek’s also provides secure, insured, climate-controlled storage for valuables and luxury items, both short and long-term. These items include works of art (i.e. statues, sculptures, paintings, and more), jewelry, furs, and special collections in a temperature-controlled environment. Stefek’s also provides secure storage for important documents for businesses, attorneys, accountants, and others. A full-service international
Stefek’s Presents Enormous Collection of Small Works Stefek’s Miniature Machinery and Collectibles auction features a collection of salesmen sample machinery, miniature functional machines, vintage and antique Michigan license plates, several colorful swirl agate slag glass gear shift knobs, and other unique collectibles. Enjoyed by hobbyists and collectors, these are some of the finest, rarest and smallest tools in the world. The Stefek’s Miniature Machinery and Collectibles auction catalogue includes miniature Stanley planes designed and crafted by Paul Hamler. Other intriguing items on offer include early 20th century Parker Vise paperweights in red, black, and gray, a miniature J.E. Snyder Company drill press, a Paradox Gas Engine Co. cast iron gas engine, a ManSon miniature lathe by Small Machines Inc., a Stuart Models steam powered lathe, and a variety of Michigan license plates ranging from the years 1910 – 1938. Stefek’s Auctions and Estate Sales will offer a number of these
