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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • VOL. 54, NO. 47
Landmark Collections Highlight Thanksgiving Americana Auction In Ohio Big Two-Day Sale By Amelia Jeffers To Take Place Nov. 29 And 30 On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30, Amelia Jeffers and her team will offer Americana enthusiasts a special alternative to the typical American “Black Friday” activities. Reviving an annual tradition that began over 60 years ago with Ohio auction legend Garth Oberlander, Jeffers will oversee the auction of select items from three lifetime collections in a 19th century barn known to many as “Garth’s Auction Barn.” Day one will feature the lifetime collection of Robert Horn, from Eaton, Ohio, selling unreserved. Over a 50-plus-year span,
to step up when opportunities presented themselves. Gleaned by establishing a trusted connection and then visiting lodges throughout Ohio and Indiana, an extensive grouping of fine Odd Fellows material from the Horn collection includes heartin-hand and ram staffs, cornucopia, bows and arrows, quivers, urns, ark figures, and architectural letters with original gilt decoration. Known as a sophisticated antique weathervane collector, Horn has handled several iconic vanes, including a dozen that will be offered in the sale, such as a
through the hands of dealer Greg Kramer, the sign returned to Ohio when dealer David Good purchased it after the auction. Several barber poles will be included, including a scarce black-andwhite example, which would have denoted post-mortem services. An unusual and possibly unique boot-form sign is finely detailed with open laces and punched trim that has been fitted with colored glass inserts, presumably for
Horn collection is too vast to sum up in a few paragraphs. Amelia Jeffers commented, “The pre-auction process with Robert has been a lot of fun. I so appreciate when my friendship with a consignor deepens over their collection, and that has been the case in this situation. His passion for the material and people of this business is incredible and heartwarming. Robert is not only a savvy collector, but a good human being and
New Work By Frédéric Chopin Recently Discovered In The Collection Of The Morgan Library And Museum Work Marks The First Significant Discovery Of A Chopin Work Since The 1930s Curator Dr. Robinson McClellan uncovered a previously unknown waltz written in the hand of composer Frédéric Chopin in The Morgan Library and Museum’s collection. The discovery of an unknown work by Chopin has not happened since the late 1930s. The Morgan’s manuscript consists of 24 notated measures that the composer asks the pianist to repeat once in their entirety. Chopin famously wrote in “smallforms,” but this work, lasting about one minute, is shorter than any Continued on page 11
This important “Western Inn” sign is ex. Clark Garrett and David Good.
Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction Tallies $3.3 Million In Sales Third And Final Auction Of The Year Connects Buyers With Quality Collector Cars By Karl Pass It has been an amazing year in Carlisle. As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration for Carlisle Events, Carlisle Auctions hosted a pair of great events, concluding the year with its Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction. The Fall Auction, held Oct. 3 and 4 at the Carlisle Expo Center, in Carlisle, Pa., wrapped up the auction season
This portrait, “Mariner’s Daughter,” is ex. Peter Tillou. Horn has maintained a low profile personally but purchased from some of the most legendary names in the Ohio and Indiana antiques market, including his friends and “running buddies” Clark Garrett, David Good, and John Auraden. Additions to his collection were chosen based primarily on intuition, a keen eye for unusual and special folk art, and a willingness
full-bodied steer with copper body and verdigris surface attributed to Cushing & White of Waltham, Mass. Horn’s large trade sign collection runs the gamut from 19th to 20th centuries and simple, lettered to dimensional signs. Of note is “The” Western Inn sign, of Clark Garrett fame that last sold at Mike Clum’s Auction gallery in Rushville, Ohio, for nearly $140,000. Passing
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A rare carved and painted box, ex. Israel Sack, is among the expected highlights. illumination. A double-sided cobbler’s sign for “J. Schneider” is styled in English on one side and German on the other, with an attribution to Pennsylvania. With more than 500 lots, the
a loyal friend and supporter of the people he has met along the way.” Jeffers points to a few of her favorite items in the auction. “It is tough to pick a favorite, when you Continued on page 8
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . .
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SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . .
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EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR on page 7 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 8 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . . . . on page 8
FEATURE RESULTS: Anna Weber Fraktur Sells For $11,800 - Page 4
CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . on page 11