Kaminski Presents Land Rover, Morgan Drophead, American Paintings and More Today

Today, July 20th, 2013 will host Kaminski Auction's Summer Tent Auction, featuring American items, ranging from paintings and American made furniture, to Americana items and two vintage cars.

The two vehicles, one a 1979 Land Rover, and the other a 1967 Morgan Drophead, are already attracting curious passerby while parked at the Kaminski property. The 1979 Land Rover is a two door utility series three with a 88" wheelbase. With 70,000 miles and extensive interior renovation, the Land Rover is valued at $14,000 to $18,000. The Morgan Drop Head will be sold with title and also has received restoration. It is estimated to sell for between $20,000 and $50,000.

The sale will also feature a selection of fine American furniture. Highlights of the collection include a beautiful pie crust tea table and an intricate pair of William and Mary side chairs.

The pie crust table, produced in Essex county, has rat claw feet at the base of well proportioned legs embellished with detailed shell carvings at the knee. The shaft is subtly tapered and grounded in a spiral turned ball where the legs meet the body. This rich walnut tea table is estimated at $9,000 to $12,000.

Also exquisite are a pair of William and Mary period (1690-1715) chairs. Produced around the turn of the 18th century, the scallop carved chairs are made from walnut and predicted to sell for between $3,500 and $4,500. Other furniture offerings include an early American Queen Ann cherry highboy with fan carvings and cabriole legs estimated at $4,000 to $7,000.

American art will also be offered in the sale, including work by the American George Stubbs (1724-1806). Although most well known for his seascapes that have previously sold at Kaminski, the example of his work to be sold in July depicts a pastoral landscape scene. The Stubbs painting is predicted to sell for between $3,000 and $5,000.

Among the most eye catching paintings of the sale are a watercolor by the 20th century artist John Whorf and an oil on canvas by George R. Barse. The painting is entitled "Reflections at the Dock," and captures in Whorf's signature painterly style the liveliness of bouncing sunlight and swaying boats in the summer. It is predicted to fetch between $5,000 and $7,000.

From George Barse comes an elegant portrait of a lounging nude, interestingly poised in a neutral colored background brought to life with dynamic brushstrokes. The small painting, signed and dated 1890, has an estimate of $4,000 to $6,000.

Americana items of note will also feature prominently in the auction. Highlights include a Mississippi rifle from 1857, used in both the Mexican and Civil Wars. The rifle carries stamped markings on wood stock, and an estimate of $2,500 to $3,500.

Those interested in military history will also be drawn to Lot 4127, a vellum document recording John Adams' naval appointment of Joseph Tuffs as Midshipman. The document is signed by John Adams and Benjamin Stoddart as Secretary of the Navy. Kaminski has valued the document at between $3,000 and $5,000.

Preview for this exciting summer tent sale today, July 20th will take place at Kaminski's property at 564 Cabot Street in Beverly, MA. Preview hours will run Wednesday, July 17th, from 10am to 5pm; Thursday, July 18th, from 10am to 5pm; Friday, July 19th, from 10am to 7pm; and on the day of sale, Saturday, July 20th, beginning at 8am.

KAMINSKI
Kaminski Auctions, located on the North Shore of Boston, has been serving the New England antiques market for over 25 years as a full service auction house and appraisal service for fine art, antiques and estates.

With two locations in Beverly, Massachusetts, including a new state of the art auction gallery located at 117 Elliott Street, and a historic 1850's barn and office facility at 564 Cabot Street, Kaminski Auctions hosts 25 auctions a year.

In today's highly competitive market of fine art and antiques, Kaminski Auctions provides its customers with bicoastal services and marketing with west coast offices in Beverly Hills and San Diego, California.

Kaminski Auctions offers specialty departments in Asian Art and Antiques, Silver, Glass and Lamps, Couture and Vintage Clothing, Photography and Modern Design . We have highly trained and knowledgable appraisers on staff that will help you determine the true value of your antiques, or entire collections. Free Appraisal days are offered every Tuesday from 10:00am-4:30pm at our 564 Cabot Street location in Beverly, Massachusetts & by appointment at our 5171 Santa Fe Street location in San Diego, California. We welcome emailed photos of your items! Contact Harry Morgan - hmorgan(at)kaminskiauctions(dot)com