Featured lots
c. 1890 "The Rochester" manufactured by Rochester Cycle Mf. Co, Rochester NY
LOT 23.
c. 1890 "The Rochester" manufactured by Rochester Cycle Mf. Co, Rochester NY, 31 " wheels, 20" frame. Stunning restoration. Lot includes envelope from manufacturer. Note twin tube frame and front suspension, very unique and sophisticated machine. Excellent restored condition.
Estimate: $7,000-9,000
Sold Price: $23,000
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session III, October 19, 2013
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Pedaling History Museum, Rochester Cycle Mfg. Co., The Rochester
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) oil stick on cream cardboard
LOT 6.
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) oil stick on cream cardboard with punched holes. "Padrino". Provenance: consigner got directly from the artist. A letter from the owner will accompany the lot stating her deceased husband got the piece directly from the artist. Property of a N.Y.C. collector. 8 1/2" x 11 1/2".
Estimate: $8,000-10,000
Sold Price: $22,230
Auction: 35th Annual New Years Day Auction, January 1, 2015
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Painting, Pop Art
William Koerner (1878-1938) Oil on Canvas
LOT 120.
William Koerner (N.J./N.Y./MT./Germany 1878-1938), farming illustration, oil on canvas. Signed and dated LRC "W. H. D. Koerner/1921". 28" x 40". [Artist Bio]
Estimate: $1,000-1,500
Sold Price: $22,230
Auction: Estate Auction, June 24, 2017
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Painting, William Koerner
Rare example of a Columbia "Two Track Tricycle"
LOT 37.
Rare example of a Columbia "Two Track Tricycle", 48" rear, 22" front wheels. Pope Mfg. Co. Retains name badge. Complete rideable very good condition. David Metz Museum.
Estimate: $14,000-16,000
Sold Price: $21,060
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Columbia, Tricycle, Two Track
Rare C. 1870 Velocipede
LOT 60.
Rare C. 1870 velocipede. Retains name badge "Morse & Morton, Fairhaven Mass., patent applied for". Unusual rear lever pedal drive. Original condition including pinstripping and paint combo. Only example we have offered. 18" front wheel, 36" rear wheel. 65" L, 47" Ht.. Provenance Bob Trimble Museum Collection.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
Sold Price: $21,060
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: 1870, Bicycle, Morse & Morton, Velocipede
Rare 1889 Psycho Safety Tandem
LOT 1a.
Rare 1889 Psycho Safety Tandem. Starley Brothers, St. John's Works, Coventry, England. Serial #14 of possibly 100 units manufactured. Believed to be one of maybe a dozen examples left in the world. When the Starley Brothers exhibited their bicycles in 1888 and 1890, this Psycho did not appear, giving proof that this is a "one year only" production. Intended for ladies and gentleman with double steer and double brakes. 30" wheels fitted with new 7/8th tires. Weight 74 pounds. Geared to 57 inch. Matching ladies and mens saddles. Matching pedals. Both front and rear coasting steps. Rare example and opportunity.
Estimate: $16,000-20,000
Sold Price: $20,650
Auction: 29th Annual Bicycle Auction, June 26, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Psycho, Tandem
Rare 19th c. Plasterwork Frame
LOT 63.
Rare and important 19th c. plasterwork frame with eagle shields, flags etc.. American C. 1850. Overall size 41" x 36". Note label on front marked Gilbert Stuart. Sight of oval area 27 1/2" x 22 1/2", rabbet size 31" x 26".
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $20,400
Auction: 45th Annual New Year's Auction (Jan 18), January 18, 2025
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Eagle, Frame, Gilt
Painting, Portrait of Young Girl
LOT 491.
Painting, portrait of a young girl, oil on canvas. 25 1/2" x 19 1/2".
Estimate: $200-300
Sold Price: $20,060
Auction: 40th Annual New Year's Day Auction, January 1, 2020
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Painting, Portrait
Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973), "Lion and Lioness", Bronze Sculpture
LOT 115.
Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973), "Lion and Lioness", bronze, artist signed, also marked Gorham Co. Founders. 29 3/4" L..
Estimate: $10,000-12,000
Sold Price: $20,060
Auction: Estate Auction, March 21, 2020
Category: Estate & New Years Day Auctions
Tags: Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington, Bronze, Sculpture
C. 1884 Victor adult high wheel tricycle, this is the first American tricycle
LOT 36.
C. 1884 Victor adult high wheel tricycle, this is the first American tricycle, 48" wheels. Made by the Overman Wheel Co. Boston and Chicopee Falls MA. Original cost $125.00. Needs tire rubber, missing one spoke, twin lamps. Good condition. Pedaling History Museum.
Estimate: $13,000-15,000
Sold Price: $19,890
Auction: 23rd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction, April 12, 2014
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, High Wheel, Tricycle, Victor
