Bidders Vie for Silver Pieces at Kaminski Auction

Continental Silver Centerpiece Realizes $14,375

[ClickPress, Thu Oct 08 2009] Kaminski Auctions’ September Fine Art and Estates Auction, which took place September 26-27, 2009, attracted bidders both locally in Massachusetts and internationally via phone and live online bidding. The auction featured general antiques and fine art alongside a collection of silver serving pieces. Consignments hailed from estates spanning Massachusetts to Kaminski’s second location in California. (All prices reflect a 15% buyers premium)

Highlighting this exciting two-day auction was a Continental silver figural centerpiece. The ornate centerpiece features a draped male figure supporting an intricately decorated sailing vessel over his shoulders. The ship’s gold-washed interior stands in contrast to the pieces highly-polished silver exterior. Measuring 24.5 inches tall, the entire piece weighs a hefty 190 ozt. in total and realized $14,375.

Additional silver highlights included a silver and crystal punch bowl with a sterling ladle. The punch bowl is marked “Bolin” and stands at 13 inches in height. The vessel’s cover bears a floral design and is topped with a silver pineapple figure. The ladle boasts an ornate design as well, with delicate swirls extending from the handle to the piece’s basin. The unusual set caught the eye of a savvy floor bidder, selling for $6,900.

An Art Deco sculpture by Boris Lovet-Lorski was also featured. Lovet-Lorski played a major role in the Art Deco movement, having emigrated from Russia to the America in 1920, and has carved portrait busts for four American presidents. This particular bronze sculpture, depicting the bust of a Polynesian woman, measures 9.25 inches tall on a black wood base. The piece is signed and dated 1930 and boasts an original dark bronze patina. The sculpture sold for a final price of $9,775 to a floor bidder.

Jewelry was also in high demand at the auction. A ladies 14-karat white gold diamond ring brought an astounding $12,650. The ring boasts a 3.35-carat round brilliant cut diamond in a 6-prong setting. Accompanying the ring is an official certificate from the International Gemmological Institute.

“We’re thrilled at the opportunity to bring consignments from across the country to the heart of New England, where they can realize the best prices.” comments Frank Kaminski. “We are always looking for items to include in upcoming auctions and can take consignments in any volume, from a single piece to an entire estate.”

About Kaminski Auctions
Kaminski Auctions, headed by Frank Kaminski, specializes in appraising and auctioning fine art and antiques. As part of a complete estate service package, Kaminski provides expert appraisals, local and national advertising for all sales, competitive fees, and itemized accounting of all transactions for heirs and representatives. In addition to full estate auctions, Kaminski accepts partial estate liquidations, as well as individual pieces and collections for consignment. The firm's extensive clientele includes museums, historical societies, corporations, non-profit organizations and private individuals. In early 2007, Kaminski launched a second operation in California. For information, visit www.KaminskiAuctions.com or call 978-927-2223.