Featured lots
Jean Michel-Basquiat (N.Y. 1960-1988)
LOT 64.
Jean-Michel Basquiat (N.Y. 1960-1988), "SAMO", pencil on paper. Work 8 1/2" x 11 1/2". SAMO is a graffiti tag used on the streets of New York City from 1977 to early 1980. The character of SAMO was first developed by Basquiat, Diaz, and Shannon Dawson while they were fellow students at City-As-School, high school. The consignors deceased husband procured the piece in the 1980's, this is the fourth one we have sold from this estate, all from a single portfolio. A letter stating that will be included from the consignor.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $9,360
Auction: 37th Annual New Year's Day Auction, January 1, 2017
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Painting, Pop Art
C. 1890's "The Quadrant Tricycle"
LOT 19.
C 1890's English "The Quadrant Tricycle" (Birmingham). Original decal. Retains pedals, saddle, brake, headlamp. Saddle deteriorated, new tires. Also marked "Samuel....Baltimore" (United States Agent). 24" front wheel, 36" rear wheels. Good condition. Provenance: James Carpenter Collection Part II.
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $9,360
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Jim Carpenter Collection, Quadrant, Tricycle
John Falter (1910-1982), Oil on Cavas
LOT 91.
John Falter (New York, Pennsylvania, Nebraska 1910-1982), fishing illustration, oil on canvas laid on panel. Signed and dated LRC "John Falter '42". 24" x 30 1/2".
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $9,360
Auction: Estate Auction, June 24, 2017
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Fishing, Illustration, John Falter, Oil on Canvas, Painting
HHC Kangaroo Dwarf Safety Bicycle
LOT 16.
C. 1880's Kangaroo dwarf safety bicycle. 38" front wheel. Motion drive front wheel by lever and cranks. Original condition. Hillman, Herbert & Cooper of Coventry (Premier Works). Margaret Ann Baker Collection.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $9,300
Auction: 31st Annual Bicycle Auction, October 21, 2023
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Kangaroo, Margaret Ann Baker Collection
Rare Bamboo Pneumatic Safety Bicycle
LOT 22.
Rare 1898 Bamboo pneumatic safety bicycle. Labeled "THE BAMBOO / BAMBOO CYCLE CO. / NEW YORK". 24" frame. Has a Standard Watch Co. cyclometer. Comes with custom stand. Note has a Handy Automatic Brake and paperwork included for brake. Very interesting rare tilting saddle. Good condition. Ed Berry Collection.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $9,300
Auction: 31st Annual Bicycle Auction, October 21, 2023
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bamboo, Bicycle, Ed Berry Collection, Safety, The Bamboo
19th c. Pierce Poster Framed
LOT 1.
19th c. Pierce Poster Framed. Site, 81" x 41". "Niagara Lith. Co. Buffalo, NY 1898". Superb condition, probably the best known example.
Estimate: $3,000-5,000
Sold Price: $9,200
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pedaling History Museum, Pierce, Poster
Pig Weathervane
LOT 67.
Pig weathervane. 29" L., 18" Ht.. Stand included.
Estimate: $2,500-3,000
Sold Price: $9,145
Auction: 38th Annual New Year's Day Auction, January 1, 2018
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Pig, Weathervane
Asian inlaid and brass mounted two door chest
LOT 653.
Asian inlaid and brass mounted two door chest with multi-drawer interior. 31" x 16 1/2" x 25" Ht.. Imperfections.
Estimate: $50-100
Sold Price: $9,145
Auction: Estate Auction, February 17, 2018
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Asian, Chest
C. 1915 Iver Johnson Father & Son Bicycles with Rifles
LOT 41A.
C. 1915 Iver Johnson Father & Son Bicycles with Rifles. Restored as a set by Dick Rath of Time Machines, LTD. Mens Iver has a C.1915 Iver Arms .22 rifle in original condition, and boys has a C. 1915 Daisy BB gun, renickeled that also works. Bikes were restored together to match as closely as possible: red tires, white pedal blocks, luggage racks with polished oak crossmembers, saddles and tool pouches, etc..
Estimate: $2,500-3,500
Sold Price: $9,000
Auction: 33rd Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 11, 2025
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Dick Rath, Iver Johnson, Rifle
C. 1886 Special 45" Pony Star high wheel bicycle
LOT 95.
C. 1886 Special 45" Pony Star high wheel bicycle, serial #1392, HB Smith Machine Company, Smithville, NJ. Rare additional step, older restoration, rideable.
Estimate: $4,500-5,500
Sold Price: $8,913
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Pedaling History Museum, Pony, Star
