Lincolnwood EPIC SATURDAY! Soooooooo much at half off. The rest? Let's Make a Deal.

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SATURDAY PRICING:

All items originally $100 or less will be half off.

Over $100 -- starts at 25% off (excludes antique bears, automatron, some Bronze sculptures)

Some items pictured will have sold on Friday.

This estate consists of contents that have been stored in 3 different locations here in the Chicago area, and we've brought it all together in their main residence in Lincolnwood.

It's a fascinating combination of items that have been saved since the 50s, 60s, 70s .... plus some very serious art collecting that began in the 80s through the 90s, plus a nearly overwhelming collection of rare manufactured teddy bears along with a massive assortment of one-of-a-kind artisan bears.

We have been working to assemble together the absolute best from the 3 residences to bring you what is probably the most diverse and epic sale we've ever offered in our 20+ years.  I'm pretty sure it will be impossible for you to walk out empty-handed, and in fact, it might be impossible for you to fit everything into a single vehicle!

For now, enjoy the pictures provided, and let me do a little name-dropping to whet your appetite:

Artwork:

Victor Salmones bronze sculptures: we have 20+ for sale, including 3 lifesize pieces. I don't have titles for all of them, but the ones I do know are: Woman in the Wind, Luna Moon Goddess, Punta Vista (Point of View), Magic (tabletop version), High Spirits, Flying Boy, Narcissus in 2 tabletop sizes, Annabelle Swimming, The Cloud (La Nube), Love Illumines, Secret Self, and Nosotros.

Pedro Friedeberg dimensional pieces and signed limited edition silkscreens, including a miniature hand chair, miniature butterfly chair, hands-and-feet clock.  SOLD OUT.

Pierre Duteurtre: 5 paintings

Charles Frace signed animal lithos: several subjects

Curt Frankenstein signed lithograph: "The Abacus minus One". SOLD

Feliciano Bejar Magiscope  SOLD

Large Sergio Bustamante cat, numbered 38/100  SOLD

.... and other artwork.

Teddy Bears:

2 very early antique Steiff bears.

A fascinating cat animatron from the late 19th century. She is holding a baby and rocks it when it cries.

Steiff bears, boxed and unboxed.

Hundreds of artisan bears -- these folks were avid collectors who attended bear shows, met many of the artists, had some pieces custom made for them ..... most of these teddies are OOAK, but even those produced in editions were in very small ones because the bears are handmade.  3 Mary Holstad originals.

Additionally, because they couldn't resist teddy bears of any type, there are dozens of manufactured (toy) teddy bears and other plush pieces.

Furniture:

Like Hollywood Regency?  So did they! Many over-the-top gilded pieces and lots of accessory pieces with curly-q's, prisms, etc.

A ROUND BED. A round bed!!!!!!!!!

Afra & Tobia Scarpa signed pedestal dining table with glass top

Kimball MCM office credenza

70s Kitchen pedestal table with matching chairs, dated 1977, from Blacksmith Shop Collection

Baker dining room table (not yet pictured) w/2 leaves.

Baker buffet (not yet pictured)

Baker server (not yet pictured)

Pink secretary desk.

Burke Stem Pedestal Table with Star Pedestal Chairs (all require restoration)

Ivy Terrace metal lawn furniture from the 60s.

..... other pieces and wall sconces and pedestals .... there is some really great furniture in this house!

Vintage Clothing:

Beyond anything we've had before!  The entire kitchen has been turned into a boutique.

Men's and women's clothing, much of it from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. From swimsuits to 3-piece plaid suits.  Dresses for parties, formal affairs, and the disco. Some still tagged. Some are Carol Brady, some are Shirley Partridge, some are That Girl. All are fabulous.

Some designers I can call out are Lilly Pulitzer, Coogi, and we have unworn men's shoes by Mephisto and Bihos. I'll still get more designer names for you.

Shoes. Lots and lots and lots of shoes.

Purses.  Biggest collection of lucite we've had in one place, plus fabulous wicker purses (one's a poodle! one has potted geraniums on the front!).

Socks, scarves, belts, gloves.

3 furs and 1 really good faux.

Perfumes and fragrances including unopened Opium and 4 Joy parfums.

Other highlights:

A life-size wooden Indian! SOLD

5 ceramic Christmas trees including the flat window version.

A tabletop feather tree.

A feather wreath.

2 Jim Thompson pillows. SOLD

Abelardo Ruiz papier mache wastebasket.SOLD 

Lots of never-opened seasonal paper tablecloths, holiday napkins, Hallmark honeycomb centerpieces, an unused large Gurley jack-o-lantern candle (with the candle inside, too).

An AQUA WEBER GRILL!!!!!!!!!  OMG! Early 60s. Basement stored for decades; the owner was a friend of the Weber family and according to family the grill only cooked steaks.  No hot dogs on this bad boy! SOLD

A collection of masks, including Thai Khon.

An antique settee with painted accents, and 2 matching chairs.

Vintage pool accessories including an aqua and white floating lounge with matching umbrella!

Vintage magazines.

Linens and bedding. 

Vintage 2-sided Buster Brown Shoe Store sign.

A rocking Llama (this is not a misprint).

Great paper and smalls.

Dozens of menus from restaurants around Chicago and also international.

Dozens of hotel keys from all over the world.

Hotel towels (yes ..... they liked souvenirs of their travels!)

Bookends.

Demitasse cups and saucers.

Laurids Longorg kinetic piece SOLD

Bo Borgstrom vase.SOLD

Rosenthal animal figurines, mostly dachshunds

Rosenthal "paper bag" vase.

Signed Boehme panda.

Porcelain glove molds (great for jewelry display) from HCT.

Pandas.

Concrete architectural pieces. Heavy, old, awesome.

Silverplate champagne bucket.

Lenox torchiere lampshade!

Weighted sterling, old sterling spoons, creamers, etc.

Old Playboy Club ashtrays.

Snoopy phone

Ericofon telephone.

2 Hopi Kachina dolls.

Foo lions.

Medical supply samples -- thermometers, trays, etc. 

Mattlox Poppy Trail "Wild Poppy" dinnerware.

Bose Wave CD Radio new in box.

Alabaster Elf Lamp.SOLD

Welch Eclipse Regulator Calendar clock (needs repair)

Mancioli (Italy) Lemon dinnerware

Books -- lots of fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, a signed Norman Rockwell coffee table book, book sets

Records -- including "Music to Strip By".  C'mon, now! Are you hooked yet???

Open 9 until 3 (last customers given entry at 3 .... last check-out time is 3:45).

Our numbers at 8:30.  A WATCHED list started by an early arriver will be honored to queue up for our numbers, but our numbers replace the list. You must be present to receive your number; you must be present when your number is called, or you'll move to the end of the line. NO LISTS MAY BE ATTACHED TO THE PROPERTY OR LEFT UNATTENDED.

Cash is always welcome; credit cards accepted on purchase of $20 or more (no fee). No personal checks. 

Bring a friend, bring a van, bring your patience because the house will only hold so many shoppers at a time.

Furniture and large art purchases can be picked up at an assigned time on Sunday if necessary (some art pieces will require muscle, wheels, and probably a lift gate).

Out-of-state purchases will be considered, however, we cannot sell on approval -- all sales will be final, and all shipping costs and arrangements are the responsibility of the purchaser. No pieces will be sold in advance of sale, and on-site customers will be given the first opportunity to purchase. E-mail me for details.

.... and, as always, a Kiss on your way out the door.