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New Year's Day Gallery Auction - Accepting Select Items

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5138 West Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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Jan 1

11am

2026

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New Year's Day Auction

Thursday, January 1st, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

- Now Accepting Select Items -

Featuring Fine Art and Antiques from Estates and Private Collections in Michigan and Indiana. Includes two etchings from David Hockney’s “Dog Wall” series, a collection of lithographs by American Regionalists Grant Wood, John Steuart Curry, and Thomas Hart Benton, Art Glass, Pewabic pottery feature, Gold Jewelry, Sterling Silver and more!

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Schmidt's Antiques Inc

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5138 West Michigan Avenue

Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

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John Edmund Califano, Italian/American, 1862-1946. Oil on canvas depicting Monterey, California with Cypress trees atop a rocky coastal cliff. Signed at the lower left, in molded gilt frame with "Fantastic Cypress Point near Monterey, Calif." on stretcher in pencil verso. Some small flakes/losses to the image with minor wear overall. 34 x 24" high, framed 38 1/4 x 28 1/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

A turn of the century Loetz "Candia Papillon" Art Glass vase. Round form with ruffled rim and "Oil Spot" finish on an Iridescent Gold ground with an Art Nouveau Silver overlay. Slight surface wear, polished pontil with flake from production. 5 1/2" diameter x 4 1/4" high overall.

Charles Warren Eaton, American, 1857-1937. Oil on wood panel Tonalist scene depicting a serene pine forest in both cool blues and greys and dark greens and rich browns. Signed at the lower left, contained within a gilded Newcomb-Macklin frame. Light wear overall, some wear and small losses to the frame. 8 1/4 x 10" high, framed 14 5/8 x 16 1/2" overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-2,000

An early 20th century Pewabic Art Pottery vase. Bulbous form with four applied strap handles and Iridescent glaze in shades of Blue, Purple and Gold. Partial impressed "Pewabic Detroit" mark. Minor wear, short hairline to glaze only at one handle. 7" high.

Douglas Arthur Teed, American (Detroit), 1860-1929. A 1920's oil on canvas still life depicting a tablescape with Pewabic vases and roses. Signed "Douglas Arthur Teed" and dated "1926" lower left, "Wilstach St" written at back of frame. Minor rippling to canvas. Image 29 3/4 x 26 3/4" high, presented in a Newcomb Macklin frame with Gilded finish, 34 3/4 x 31 3/4" high overall.

Grant Wood, American 1891-1942. A 1940's lithograph on paper, titled "February" (Cole 17). From the Associated American Artists, New York, edition of 250, 1941. Signed "Grant Wood" in pencil lower right. Pinhole size stain to upper right margin near matting edge, not examined out of frame. Image 11 3/4 x 8 3/4" high, framed 25 x 23" high overall.

David Hockney, English, b.1937. A 1990's etching on Somerset paper depiction of a Dachshund, titled "Dog No. 15". From "Dog Wall" series, published by Pace Editions, New York, Artist Proof edition of 10, aside from the edition of 35. Signed "David Hockney" and dated "98" in pencil lower right, numbered "A.P. X/X" lower left. Good condition. Plate 10 1/2 x 8 1/2" high, in a contemporary brushed aluminum frame, 16 3/4 x 15 1/4" high overall.

David Hockney, English, b.1937. A 1990's etching on Somerset paper depiction of a sleeping Dachshund, titled "Dog No. 7". From "Dog Wall" series, published by Pace Editions, New York. Signed "David Hockney" and dated "'98" in pencil lower right, numbered "32/35" lower left. Good condition, some rippling to paper. Plate 11 7/8 x 13 3/4" high, in a contemporary brushed aluminum frame, 19 x 21" high overall.

Thomas Hart Benton, American, 1889-1975. A 1940's lithograph on paper, titled "Sunset" (Fath 43). From the Associated American Artists, New York, edition of 204, 1941. Signed "Benton" in pencil lower right, additionally signed "Benton" in the stone lower right. Retains original AAA label. Minor rippling, not examined out of frame. Image 13 x 10" high, framed 20 1/4 x 17 1/4" high overall.

John Steuart Curry, American, 1897-1946. A 1930's lithograph on paper, titled "Ajax" (Cole 14). From the Associated American Artists, New York, edition of 50. Signed "John Steuart Curry" and dated "1932" in pencil lower right, titled with notation "Edition of 50" lower left, additionally signed "Curry" in the stone lower right. Retains AAA Certificate of Authenticity. Slight wear, not examined out of frame. Image 13 3/4 x 9 3/4" high, in a wood frame with some wear 21 1/2 x 18" high overall.

John Steuart Curry, American, 1897-1946. A 1930's lithograph on paper, titled "Elephants" (Cole 28). From the Associated American Artists, New York, edition of 250. Signed "John Steuart Curry" in pencil lower right, titled and dated "1936" lower left, initalled "JSC" in the stone lower right. Very minor toning, not examined out of frame. Image 12 3/4 x 8 3/4" high, framed 19 3/4 x 16" high overall.

John Steuart Curry, American, 1897-1946. A 1930's lithograph on paper, titled "Performing Tiger" (Cole 21). Signed "John Steuart Curry" in pencil lower right, titled and dated "1934" with notation "25 prints" lower left, additionally signed "J S Curry" in the stone lower right. Minor toning, not examined out of frame. Image 13 3/4 x 10 1/2" high, framed 21 3/4 x 16 3/4" high overall.

John Steuart Curry, American, 1897-1946. A 1940's lithograph on paper, titled "Sanctuary" (Cole 38). From the Associated American Artists, New York, edition of 250, 1944. Signed "John Steuart Curry" in pencil lower right, initialed "JSC" and dated "'44" in the stone lower right. Very minor toning, not examined out of frame. Image 15 1/2 x 11 3/4" high, framed 25 x 21" high overall.

Henry Moore, British, 1898-1986. A 1970's etching with drypoint on paper sheep scene, titled "Shorn Sheep" (CGM 231). Signed "Moore" in pencil lower right above artist watermark, numbered "35/80" and "Plate XII" lower left. Minor rippling, not examined out of frame. Framed 20 1/2 x 17 1/2" high overall.

Rembrandt van Rijn, Dutch, 1606-1669. An etching with drypoint on laid paper, titled "Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins". Signed "Rembrandt" and dated "1634" in the plate upper right, later annotation "1/128" lower center. Not examined out of frame. Framed 10 1/4 x 11 1/2" high overall.

Gerome Kamrowski, American, 1914-2004. A 1990's mixed media "Beaded Beast" sculpture. Multi-color painted wooden body with applied beads and glass cabochons with acrylic reflector wings and tail. Signed "Kamrowski", dated "1992" and numbered "7/40" at rear. Minor losses to paint, front left leg loose. 17 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 10 1/2" high overall.

After Felix Martin Miller, English, 1819-1908. A 19th century patinated Bronze bust of Shakespeare, retailed by Howell James & Co., London. Presented on a shaped Slate base. Inscribed "F. Miller S.C. / Published Under the Special Patronage of the National Shakespeare Committee / Howell James & Co., London" and dated "April 23, 1864" with copyright verso. Minor wear to patina, slate with some chips to edge. 11 1/2" high.

After Jean-Antoine Houdon, French, 1741-1828. A 19th century patinated Bronze bust of Diana the Huntress, presented on a shaped Verde Marble base. Signed "Houdon" on reverse. Minor wear to patina, marble with some tiny edge flakes. 14 1/2" high.

After Emmanuel Villanis, French, 1858-1914. A turn of the century Art Nouveau Bronze bust of a woman with two-tone patina, titled "Lucrece". Cast "E. Villanis" at shoulder with "Societe des Bronzes de Paris" foundry mark (1875-1930) and "4028" at reverse of base. Minor wear to patina. 14 1/2" high.

A 19th century patinated Bronze figure of Athena. Depicts the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and Warfare, known as Minerva is Roman mythology, standing with shield and helmet. Minor wear to patina. 9 1/2" high.

An early 20th century Art Deco Period figural lamp. Patinated spelter figure of a female performer doing the splits on a polished slate base with mottled White glass shade. Shade with some chips to edge, minor flaking to figure's patina. 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 12 1/2" high overall.

After Leon Tharel, French, 1858-1902. A turn of the century patinated Bronze figure of a seated boy and his fiddle, titled "Idle Fiddle". Signed "Tharel" at side. Lacks bow, minor wear to patina. 7 3/4 x 6 x 7" high overall.

Stickley Bros "Quaint" Arts & Crafts Period Rocker and Armchair

Baker "Collectors Series" Secretary bookcase

Kindel New England Queen Anne style Mahogany highboy

Hand woven 10 x 14' Indo-Persian Tabriz carpet

Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" sculpture. Signed and dated 1976

Oscar Bach Parlor Aquarium

Pr Chinese wooden panels with inset Blue & White porcelain plaques

6 panel Chinese Coromandel Screen with Jade and Hardstone in a carved Rosewood frame

John Edmund Califano, Italian/American, 1862-1946. Oil on canvas entitled "Moonlight on the Waves" in which sailing vessels dot along the background of moonlit waters. Signed at the lower right; within a painted wood frame with title/name plaque and underglass, with Ferguson's Art Shop (Flint, MI) stamp verso. Very light wear overall. 19 1/2 x 27 1/4" high, framed 25 x 32 3/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

William Watson, British, 1866 - 1921. Oil on canvas entitled "Highlanders" depicting five Highland cattle drinking from a stream, with the rest of the herd meandering in the distance. Signed and dated "W. Watson 1887" at the lower right. Some light wear and craquelure overall; within a molded gilt frame with some wear, having title/name plaque at the lower central portion. 24 x 36" high, framed 44 1/4 x 32 1/4" high overall. ESTIMATE $2,000-3000

Joseph Antonio Hekking, Dutch/American, 1830-1903. Oil on canvas depicting a Herder leading a team of cows pulling a wagon along a muddy path. Signed at the lower left; erroneous name plate adhered to the lower portion of the molded gilt and wood frame; paper label with title "Crossing the Stream" verso. Some craquelure and wear along the margins, relined, some wear/losses to the frame. 30 x 20" high, framed 38 3/4 x 28 7/8" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Petrus Gerardus Vertin, Dutch, 1819-1893. Oil on wood beveled wood panel depicts an Urban Winter scene, consisting of snow covered Dutch buildings and streets, with people out and about in the city. Signed "P.G. Vertin" at the lower right in a painted wood and gesso frame. Some wear overall with some craquelure; some wear, crazing and losses to the frame. 8 x 10 5/8" high, framed 19 x 21 1/2" overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Paul Ling, Dutch, 19th Century. Oil on canvas depicts a commotion in a harbor, with a sailing vessel, horses, and townspeople. Within a gilt wood frame. Signed "P. Ling" along with artist's cipher at the lower right. Some craquelure, restretched. 23 3/4 x 14 3/4" high, framed 28 1/2 x 19 1/2" overall. ESTIMATE $600-1,000

James Jeffrey Grant, Scottish/American, 1883-1960. Oil on canvasboard depicts a New England harbor scene in vivid colors. Signed "J. Jeffrey Grant" at the lower right. Within a gilt wood frame, Hudson's label verso. Very minor indications of craquelure, overall condition of the image is good; some losses and wear to the frame. Sight 15 3/8 x 13 1/4" high, framed 19 1/4 x 17 1/4" overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200

Antoine Bouvard, French, 1870-1956. Oil on canvas depicting Venice, with the a view of St. Mark's Basilica in the background. Singed "Bouvard" at the lower right, with "An Upper waterway, Venice, A. Bouvanrd" in pencil verso; within a molded gilt wood frame. Some wear overall with small losses/flakes evident in several places, some craquelure; some wear and minor losses to the frame. Sight 25 x 19" high, framed 30 1/2 x 24 1/2" overall. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000

John Edmund Califano, Italian/American, 1862-1946. Oil on canvas depicting a ship amidst tumultuous seas, with a red sunset on the horizon. Signed at the lower right, in a painted wood frame, underglass. Very light wear overall. 32 x 22" high, framed 37 5/8 x 27 5/8" high overall. ESTIMATE $1,000-1.500

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