FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2021 DuMouchelle Art Galleries 409 East Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48226 313.963.6255 www.dumoart.com | [email protected]
PROMINENT ESTATE COLLECTIONS OF TRIBAL, CHINESE, STAINED GLASS, FINE AND DECORATIVE ARTS Continuation of the Estate of Senator Jack Faxon and Private & Estate Collections at DuMouchelles January 28 and 29 Auctions
DETROIT (January 10, 2021) – DuMouchelles Thursday and Friday, January 28 and 29 auctions feature the continuation of the collection of Michigan Senator Jack Faxon, an avid art collector and a champion for the arts that led to him create the Michigan Council for the Arts. Senator Faxon’s extensive collection of stained glass leaded windows, over 250 pieces of African tribal art, a wide variety of Chinese art, in addition to paintings, sculptures and lithographs by iconic artists, are the focus of his collection at auction. Take a virtual tour of Senator Faxon’s home and see his stunning collection displayed at www.DuMoArt.com.
The auctions also feature the estate of Robert C. Metcalf, a distinguished architect who joined the faculty of the University of Michigan College of Architecture and Urban Planning in 1955, served as Chairman from 1968-1974, Dean from 1974 to 1986, and retired as professor emeritus in 1991. Mr. Metcalf’s collection will be sold to benefit the University of Michigan Museum of Art. The estate of Perry Swartz, of Farmington Hills, MI, the Estate of a Pleasant Ridge, MI sporting art collector, prominent Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, Bloomfield Hills, MI and Palm Beach, FL estates, in addition to other prominent collectors and estates are also featured.
Additional highlights for the January auctions include and can be viewed at www.DuMoArt.com: • David Shepherd OBE, FRSA (British 1931-2017) Oils on canvas of African wildlife. Shepherd is well known for his paintings of elephants and wildlife and was one of the world's most outspoken conservationists • Extraordinary collection of oils on canvas, watercolors, etchings, lithographs and other media by renowned artists, including Alexander Liberman (American/Russian 1912-1999, Joseph Stella (American, 1877-1946), Wang Fu’an (Chinese 1880-1960), Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921-2006), Douglas Arthur Teed (American, 1860-1929), Charles Culver (American, 1908 – 1967) and more • Sculptures by Thomas McClure (American, 1920-2009), Gert Olsen (Danish/American B. 1937), Romain de Tirtoff, Erté (Russian/French, 1892-1990), among others • Hand crafted jewelry, including Baume & Mercier 18KT and 14K gold watches, a 14KT yellow gold and opal bangle bracelet, and many more estate jewelry pieces • Mid-century modern and period furniture, including Niels O. Moller for J.L. Moller Models Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza, circa 1880 Jacob & Josef Kohn Austria Secession Bentwood armchairs, and more • Finely woven Persian silk and wool rugs • Art glass and crystal by Baccarat, Waterford, Steuben, Lalique and others Page 1 of 2
• Coins and currency
DuMouchelles invites the public to preview the Thursday and Friday, January 28 and 29 auctions at its Detroit gallery. Please bring a mask and practice social distancing. • Thursday January 21st 11AM–5PM ET • Friday January 22nd 11AM–5PM ET • Saturday January 23rd 11AM–5PM ET • Tuesday January 26th 11AM–5PM ET • Wednesday January 27th 11AM–5PM ET
For alternate times or a virtual preview, call us Tuesday – Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm ET to make an appointment. The public may contact us to request additional information on any auction items.
We encourage bidders to register to bid live or absentee at live.DuMoArt.com where the buyer’s premium is the same as when you bid directly with DuMouchelles (24%). You may also bid at LiveAuctioneers.com or Invaluable.com (27%). View and download our full catalogue at www.DuMoArt.com.
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About DuMouchelle Art Galleries Dumouchelle Art Galleries is a fine art auction house, founded in 1927 and located in downtown Detroit, across from the landmark Renaissance Center. DuMouchelles attracts notable consignments and commands top prices in the international auction marketplace. Drawing on our nearly 100 years in business, our experts provide personalized service to individuals, families and estate settlement professionals to buy and sell fine objects from around the country. Our auctions reach international audiences and showcase beautiful and rare items across many categories, including paintings, fine art glass, sculptures, porcelain, oriental rugs, jewelry, other valuables and antiques.
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