1936 Arnold Schwinn Motorbike
Copake Auction will hold its 30th Bicycle & Transportation auction Saturday November 13th at 10AM. The gallery usually holds this event every spring but due to the pandemic the gallery held one in in June and now another in November. According to Seth Fallon the material came in and we had to make a decision so we decided to go ahead with it now other than storing until spring. The sale will be online only and will feature 744 lots.
The auction will feature early, classic, vintage and modern bicycles. In the early category will be High Wheels, chainless bicycles, pneumatic safeties and more. Included will be a Harley Davidson, Pierce chainless, Hudson and more. A quality selection of balloon tire bicycles will be offered including such classics as Schwinn Phantoms, 1947 Silver King, scarce 1936 Schwinn Motorbike and more. Racing bicycles will include Schwinn Paramounts, Rene Herse, Maino, Cinelli, Frejus, Alcyon Team issued bicycle and more. Modern bicycles include An Audi City Duo bicycle and more.
A one owner Tour de France jersey collection includes race worn autographed examples (many famous riders), also posters, autographed photo cards, memorabilia and more.
The auction also features bicycle memorabilia, collectibles, posters, pinbacks, photographs, medals, Wheelmen items and more.
Peter Helck (1893-1988), original illustration “Disbrow was Out”
Also featured will be transportation related items including original Peter Helck illustrations, signs, parts, collectibles, memorabilia, ephemera and more.
According to Mike Fallon he feels its an exciting diverse sale with a little bit for everyone. Previews will be Thursday and Friday November 11th and 12th, 9-4PM.
