Featured lots
C. 1850 Ward Quadracycle.
LOT 21.
C. 1850 Ward Quadracycle. Very rare example attributed to J. Ward, coachmaker Leicester Square London. Also refered to a "pedomotive carriage". 42" wheels, 84" L. x 32" W. Excellent restored condition. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $20,000-25,000
Sold Price: $28,080
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Quadracycle, Ward
C. 1892 Telegram, patented by Frank H. Bolte, made by Sercombe-Bolte, Mfg Co. Milwaukee, WI
LOT 13.
C. 1892 Telegram, patented by Frank H. Bolte, made by Sercombe-Bolte, Mfg Co. Milwaukee, WI. Front wheel driven, 30" x 24" diameter wheels. Only known example, restored and rideable. Illustrated in Collecting and Restoring Antique Bicycles by G. Donald Adams (fig. 7-34, page 218).
Estimate: $5,500-6,500
Sold Price: $26,450
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: "Telegram", Bicycle, Frank H. Bolte, Pedaling History Museum, Sercombe-Bolte Mfg. Co.
Pablo Picasso Bowl
LOT 520.
Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881-1973), bowl, Marked "Vallauris 15.4.53". Centeatures Picadour/Bullfighter. Bottom incised "Madoura Plein Feu". 7 1/4" D., 2 5/8" Ht..
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $25,370
Auction: Estate Auction, May 23, 2020
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Ceramic, Pablo Picasso, Pottery
Marble statue by Jean Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (France 1814 - 1883). Signed "La Charmeuse... J Clesinger Rome 1869".
LOT 92.
Marble statue by Jean Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (France 1814 - 1883). Signed "La Charmeuse... J Clesinger Rome 1869". This work is listed in the Catalogue Raisonne (whereabouts unknown, until now). The present owners say it came from a Mrs. Kemp, Ridgewood NJ. The statue has been displayed outside for decades and is sold as is. 39" x 12" x 42".
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $25,300
Auction: 34th Annual New Years Day Auction, January 1, 2014
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: "La Charmeuse", Jean Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, Marble, Statue
Rare c. 1898 Cygnet "Swan"ladies pneumatic safety bicycle, Stoddard MFG., Co. Dayton, OH
LOT 8.
Rare c. 1898 Cygnet "Swan"ladies pneumatic safety bicycle, Stoddard MFG., Co. Dayton, OH. Advertised as a looped frame, considered an advantage over the diamond design. One of the most stunning bicycles ever made, less than 10 examples are known to exist. excellent restored condition. Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $6,000-7,000
Sold Price: $24,150
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Cygnet, Pedaling History Museum, Stoddard MFG. Co., Swan
C. 1887 G & J "American Safety"
LOT 4a.
C. 1887 G & J "American Safety". Extremely rare, about 10 known. Restored.
Estimate: $12,000-14,000
Sold Price: $24,150
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session I, December 1, 2012
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: "American Safety", Bicycle, Gormully & Jeffery, Pedaling History Museum
1915 Dayton motorbike. Sold as found with no title.
LOT 121.
1915 Dayton motorbike. Sold as found with no title.
Estimate: $800-1,200
Sold Price: $24,000
Auction: Transportation & Music Auction, March 29, 2024
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Dayton, Motorbike
C. 1898 Comet wooden framed female pneumatic safety
LOT 3.
C. 1898 Comet wooden framed female pneumatic safety, Comet Cycle Co. Toronto Canada. 20 1/2" frame, very original unrestored condition, nickel plating worn. "Lucky Tread...made in Canada for Canada Cycle and Motor Company Limited" tires. Retains wooden chain guard handlebars and rear fender, "Smith Hygienic" saddle, folding basket. Unrestored very original survivor. Good condition.
Estimate: $4,000-6,000
Sold Price: $23,400
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Comet, Pneumatic, Safety
William Matthew Prior (Mass./Maine 1806-1873)
LOT 15.
William Matthew Prior (Mass./Maine 1806-1873), portrait of little girl with cat, oil on panel. 16 3/4" x 12 3/4".
Estimate: $12,000-14,000
Sold Price: $23,400
Auction: 36th Annual New Years Day Auction, January 1, 2016
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Painting, Portrait, William Mathew Prior
Ceramic Fish Flask
Pottery fish shaped flask Sold Price: $23,100
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Ceramic, Fish, Flask
