July 10th, 2026
From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — More than 900 lots crossed the block during DuMouchelles’ June 18-20 auction series that saw strong prices across the board, led by an exuberantly carved American piano, statement jewelry and vibrant artworks. The top lot of the auction hearkened back to the golden age of American pianos with a Mason & Hamlin Rococo-style hand-carved walnut Model BB seven-foot semi-concert grand piano and matching bench. Pianos by this company, established in 1854, remain collectible today, and this example, dating to 1927, was heavily carved. Estimated at $10/30,000, the piano opened for bids at $7,500 and battling bidders drove the price up to $80,600….
