Estate Auction

October 22, 2011 at 5 PM (EST)

This sale will feature an important unreserved Günther Uecker nail sculpture consigned directly from the Fred Eng estate Tivoli N.Y. Mr. Eng, a commercial artist met Mr. Uecker in the 1960’s in N.Y.C., after sharing a mutual admiration for each others work Mr. Eng had this piece commissioned. It has remained in the family ever since and will sell unreserved. Mr. Uecker born in 1930 was one of the members of the artist’s group ZERO.

Preview dates/times:

Thursday October 20^th 11-5 PM, Friday October 21^st 11-7PM and Saturday October 22^nd 12 Noon until 4:30 PM.

Featured Lots:

LOT 1.
Important unreserved Gunther Uecker nail sculpture from the estate of artist Fred Eng. Signed and dated 1964. 24 1/8" x 48 1/8". Gunther Uecker Germany 1930-present. Provenance: Fred Eng estate in Tivoli New York. Mr. Eng commissioned this artwork from Mr. Uecker and this piece has remained in the family from 1964 to present and was consigned directly from the family.
Estimate: $120,000-180,000
Sold Price: $330,000

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LOT 102.
Weathervane owl on broom. 42" W 25" Ht.
Estimate: $5,000-6,000
Sold Price: $13,250

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LOT 117.
19th c. Renaissance Revival marble top incised and inlaid center table. Super quality. 37" x 33", 29" Ht.
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $3,250

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LOT 39.
Pair 19th c. oil on panel portraits of children. Unframed. 12" x 16".
Estimate: $200-400
Sold Price: $2,100

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Press Release For Copake Auction’s Saturday October 22^nd Auction

Copake Auction will hold an unreserved cataloged estate auction on Saturday October 22^nd at 5PM. Previews will be Thursday October 20^th 11-5 PM, Friday October 21^st 11-7PM and Saturday October 22^nd 12 Noon until 4:30 PM. This sale will feature an important unreserved Günther Uecker nail sculpture consigned directly from the Fred Eng estate Tivoli N.Y. Mr. Eng, a commercial artist met Mr. Uecker in the 1960’s in N.Y.C., after sharing a mutual admiration for each others work Mr. Eng had this piece commissioned. It has remained in the family ever since and will sell unreserved. Mr. Uecker born in 1930 was one of the members of the artist’s group ZERO.

This sale will also feature the remaining contents of the Cline estate Ashland N.Y., this estate was featured on The Keno’s new TV show “Buried Treasure”. According to Mike Fallon “This estate was packed with 100’s of objects including some very interesting artwork, furniture and accessories”. Also featured in this sale will be session one of the Historic “West Mountain Mission House” (Richard Mason estate) in Pawling N.Y., “This house is so packed we are thinking it will be at least three more truck loads” said Seth Fallon. “Its very exciting for us, keep an eye out for this and our next few sales” said Mike Fallon. This estate features rare Victorian furniture, Continental and American period furniture, lots of artwork, large “Motto” needlework collection, period accessories, china and glassware. “This is the most interesting sale we have had since our new years day auction” said Seth Fallon, “We feel very fortunate being chosen to sell this estate, there will a little something for everyone”.

This auction will be viewable online including photos, estimates and descriptions at www.copakeauction.com and live “Real Time” bidding will be available at www.liveauctioneers.com. Copake Auctions next event will be Saturday November 19^th at 5PM. “We have some incredible items coming up in the next few months” said Seth Fallon, “Keep track of our ads and website, you won’t be disappointed”. Copake Auction is located two hours north of N.Y.C. and one hour South of Albany near Hudson N.Y., call Mike or Seth Fallon for more information at 518-329-1142. Copake Auction 266 East Main Street, Copake N.Y. 12516. 518-329-1142