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Krystyna Cotter Estate

estate sale•3 day sale •sale is over
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Dates
Thu
Nov 29
10am to 6pm
2012
Fri
Nov 30
10am to 6pm
2012
Sat
Dec 1
10am to 6pm
2012
The front facade of the home

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This is a sale for the Krystyna Cotter estate and trust. Trained as a concert pianist, she lived life to the fullest. Her nearly 10,000 sq. ft. home is filled with some of the best quality items available. You won’t want to miss this opportunity. Artwork: Outstanding and important Mathias Alten watercolor portrait dated 1905. This exact painting is illustrated in “Mathias Alten, Journey of an American Painter”, 1998 (page 118), site size (S.S.) 20.5” x 15.75”. Reynold Weidenaar 1958 watercolor, S.S. 14” x 21”. Bonnie Marris o/c of Lion (early work), S.S 35.75” x 49.5”. Several Bonnie Marris prints....

The front facade of the home
The front facade of the home
Amber jewelry
Amber jewelry
Sterling, coral & turquoise jewelry. Strand of turquoise beads is 104" long
Sterling, coral & turquoise jewelry. Strand of turquoise beads is 104" long
Ivory and other jewelry
Ivory and other jewelry
Ostrich skin belt with sterling buckle and accents
Ostrich skin belt with sterling buckle and accents
Left: Cameos & Micro-mosaic pin. Right: Istanbul sterling set
Left: Cameos & Micro-mosaic pin. Right: Istanbul sterling set
A sampling of the costume jewelry, some is signed. There is more costume than shown here....MUCH more!
A sampling of the costume jewelry, some is signed. There is more costume than shown here....MUCH more!
17" Gorham sterling "Marie Antoinette" tray, Carved cork scenes in frames, Carved cameo shells, Oriental cups with ivory stems.
17" Gorham sterling "Marie Antoinette" tray, Carved cork scenes in frames, Carved cameo shells, Oriental cups with ivory stems.
Left: Two contemporary Faberge crystal eggs. Right: Daum (France) Pate de Verre vase and figurines.
Left: Two contemporary Faberge crystal eggs. Right: Daum (France) Pate de Verre vase and figurines.
Lalique vase, figurines and bottles. Also an art glass vase (unsigned, appears to be Murano), and fish (also unsigned)
Lalique vase, figurines and bottles. Also an art glass vase (unsigned, appears to be Murano), and fish (also unsigned)
Waterford, Swarovski, Gorham and other crystal
Waterford, Swarovski, Gorham and other crystal
MacKenzie-Childs pottery and glassware. Note the miniature tuffet that could double as a pin cushion in the lower right of the photo
MacKenzie-Childs pottery and glassware. Note the miniature tuffet that could double as a pin cushion in the lower right of the photo
Amber-cut-to-clear crystal glassware
Amber-cut-to-clear crystal glassware
Handpainted porcelain, some signed. Compote in back is Nippon
Handpainted porcelain, some signed. Compote in back is Nippon
Example of cut and pressed crystal pieces
Example of cut and pressed crystal pieces
Blue and green cut-to-clear glassware along with some of the sets of stemware
Blue and green cut-to-clear glassware along with some of the sets of stemware
Widdicomb lighted breakfront, just under 8' tall.
Widdicomb lighted breakfront, just under 8' tall.
Spode's "Fleur De Lys" china for 6.
Spode's "Fleur De Lys" china for 6.
Oil on canvas of a lion by Michigan artist, Bonnie Marris. This was done early in her career according to the estate trustees. It is a large canvas, sight size is 35.75" x 49.5"
Oil on canvas of a lion by Michigan artist, Bonnie Marris. This was done early in her career according to the estate trustees. It is a large canvas, sight size is 35.75" x 49.5"
Grand Rapids artist, Reynold Weidenaar watercolor dated 1958. Sight size: 14" x 21"
Grand Rapids artist, Reynold Weidenaar watercolor dated 1958. Sight size: 14" x 21"
An important Mathias Alten (Grand Rapids Artist, 1877-1938) watercolor portrait dated 1905. According to his daughter, Camillia, this was one his favorite models, but her name is lost to us. This exact painting is illustrated in the 1998 book, "Mathias Alten, Journey of an American Painter" on page 118. Sight Size: 20.5" x 15.75"
An important Mathias Alten (Grand Rapids Artist, 1877-1938) watercolor portrait dated 1905. According to his daughter, Camillia, this was one his favorite models, but her name is lost to us. This exact painting is illustrated in the 1998 book, "Mathias Alten, Journey of an American Painter" on page 118. Sight Size: 20.5" x 15.75"
Watercolor of local scene, signed Mary Lou Moll, dated 1987. Sight Size: 18' x 24"
Watercolor of local scene, signed Mary Lou Moll, dated 1987. Sight Size: 18' x 24"
Table/Sculpture entitled "Blue Water Dancing" by Florida Keys artist and sculptor Kendall VanSant
Table/Sculpture entitled "Blue Water Dancing" by Florida Keys artist and sculptor Kendall VanSant
Label on base of table/sculpture in previous photo
Label on base of table/sculpture in previous photo
View of dining room
View of dining room
Widdicomb dining table with inlaid border, 3 leaves (one in place in photo), 6 side chairs and 2 captains chairs. Has always had the pads on it, so it is in like-new condition
Widdicomb dining table with inlaid border, 3 leaves (one in place in photo), 6 side chairs and 2 captains chairs. Has always had the pads on it, so it is in like-new condition
Lighted curio/buffet with faux parquet marble top. The Mario Buatta Collection by John Widdicomb. Displayed on top are assorted silverplate items
Lighted curio/buffet with faux parquet marble top. The Mario Buatta Collection by John Widdicomb. Displayed on top are assorted silverplate items
Widdicomb display stand
Widdicomb display stand
John Widdicomb brass tag/label as used on pieces in the home
John Widdicomb brass tag/label as used on pieces in the home
Karges Chinoiserie decorated desk, Chinoiserie frame mirror, Christmas tree decorated with Dept. 56 Snowbabies ornaments
Karges Chinoiserie decorated desk, Chinoiserie frame mirror, Christmas tree decorated with Dept. 56 Snowbabies ornaments
Widdicomb console table with faux painted marble top, flanked by Baker arm chairs
Widdicomb console table with faux painted marble top, flanked by Baker arm chairs
Sofa labeled "Klingman's" and Widdicomb marble top table (one of a pair)
Sofa labeled "Klingman's" and Widdicomb marble top table (one of a pair)
Good quality chinese stone decorated table with glass top
Good quality chinese stone decorated table with glass top
Corner of living room showing Klingman's chair, Widdicomb console table (under TV), Artwork of parade horse, and oriental vase on stand
Corner of living room showing Klingman's chair, Widdicomb console table (under TV), Artwork of parade horse, and oriental vase on stand
Christmas tree on Widdicomb marble top table (one of pair) and Widdicomb(?) mirror behind it
Christmas tree on Widdicomb marble top table (one of pair) and Widdicomb(?) mirror behind it
Mantle showing carved ivory, Asian stone carvings, and still life artwork
Mantle showing carved ivory, Asian stone carvings, and still life artwork
1999 Steinway Model B (6'11") in like new condition. Case is part of the "Crown Jewel Collection" and is India Rosewood.
1999 Steinway Model B (6'11") in like new condition. Case is part of the "Crown Jewel Collection" and is India Rosewood.
Steinway keyboard
Steinway keyboard
Steinway cast mark and oval label inside case identifying it as part of the "Crown Jewel Collection" and being of India Rosewood
Steinway cast mark and oval label inside case identifying it as part of the "Crown Jewel Collection" and being of India Rosewood
1975 Knabe mahogany baby grand in like new condition.
1975 Knabe mahogany baby grand in like new condition.
Side view of Knabe Baby Grand piano
Side view of Knabe Baby Grand piano
1986 Samick (Germany) white baby grand piano in excellent condition
1986 Samick (Germany) white baby grand piano in excellent condition
Life size (store display?) Santa Claus beside a Widdicomb desk and chair
Life size (store display?) Santa Claus beside a Widdicomb desk and chair
Widdicomb credenza with marble top
Widdicomb credenza with marble top
Widdicomb table flanked by Klingman's chairs. Torchiere lamp is one of a pair
Widdicomb table flanked by Klingman's chairs. Torchiere lamp is one of a pair
One of a pair of pedestals supporting oversize silk floral arrangements.
One of a pair of pedestals supporting oversize silk floral arrangements.
Wart Hog Hide
Wart Hog Hide
Zebra Hide. Was used on the floor, and has suffered wear
Zebra Hide. Was used on the floor, and has suffered wear
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