Fontaine s Auction Gallery kicks off 2021 with back-to-back auctions
A self-playing, coin-op Mills Novelty Co. Double Violano-Virtuoso, circa 1913-1915, that can play for an hour on one nickel brought $56,870.
PITTSFIELD, MASS
.- Boasting a curated selection of fine leaded glass lamps, vases, silver, sculpture and much more, Fontaines Auction Gallery started off the new year on a high note. The two-part Fine & Decorative Arts auction that ran January 23 and 30 grossed over $2 million. It saw two Tiffany Studios lamps tie for top lot status at $87,725 with a total of nearly 40 items performing above the $10,000 mark. There was a diversified selection of Tiffany items, from fine lamps to sterling silver, but we also saw strong performances across the board, including paintings, musical items and carved Black Forest pieces, said John Fontaine of Fontaines Auction Gallery.