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Detroit, MI – August 17, 2024 | DuMouchelle Art Galleries, Co. is proud to announce its upcoming auctions on September 12th, 13th and 14th, featuring an impressive array of fine art, luxury items, and collectibles from notable estates and collections, including the curated collection of art that was displayed at the renowned Detroit restaurant, The Rattlesnake Club. This is part of an exceptional series of auctions and events leading up to DuMouchelles’ 100th Anniversary in 2027.
Additionally, the auctions will showcase pieces from the estate of prominent collectors Marianne and Alan E. Schwartz of Birmingham, Mich. and the collection of James Terry of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., as well as select works from the Grand Rapids Museum of Art, and the Anthony and Davida Artis collection.
The items from Detroit’s iconic Rattlesnake Club are a carefully curated collection, the likes of which are rarely seen inside a restaurant. The beloved fine dining establishment that recently closed its doors after 36 years of service displayed this impressive selection of contemporary art, including:
Three pieces by Frank Stella: a screenprint with lithograph, linocut, and hand coloring titled ‘The Waves: Hark!’, a lithograph and screenprint on paper titled ‘Shards I’ (1988), and a screenprint, lithograph and linocut with hand-coloring and collage on paper titled ‘The Waves: A Squeeze of the Hand’ (1988)
Other highlights from the Rattlesnake Club include:
- A Jim Dine drypoint etching series on paper by , titled ‘Thirty Bones of My Body’ (1972).
- A Wayne Thiebaud soft-ground etching with drypoint and aquatint in colors on Somerset paper, titled ‘Country City’ (1988).
- Robert Graham patinated copper figural male and female wall sculptures.
- Works from Robert Schefman, Louise Nevelson, folk masks, and many other curated selections.
The Rattlesnake Club, located at 300 River Place Drive, was known for its creative cuisine, exceptional service, and picturesque views of the Detroit River. Founded by award-winning chef Jimmy Schmidt in 1988, the restaurant played a significant role in reviving Detroit’s dining scene and remained a staple of the community until its closure in June.
The auction also features select items from the estate of Marianne and Alan E. Schwartz, distinguished collectors from Birmingham, Michigan. As a founder and partner at Honigman LLP, Mr. Schwartz was celebrated for his brilliance, public service, and deep commitment to community and arts – a pivotal figure in Detroit’s business, civic, and Jewish communities. He was an honorary board member of the Detroit Institute of Arts and a director emeritus of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Highlights from the estate include:
- Fine English furniture from the 18th century, including Georgian and Queen Anne styles. Of special interest is a George I games table with concertina action.
- A magnificent George I parcel gilt and walnut veneer wall mirror.
- 18th century Delft blue and white earthenware pottery.
- Rare textile pieces, including a Charles II bead and stumpwork panel from circa 1650 and an English Elizabethan needlework cushion cover from the first quarter of the 17th century.
The James Terry collection offers a range of exceptional fine art and decorative objects from the 18th to early 20th centuries, providing collectors with a unique opportunity to acquire museum-quality pieces spanning various periods and styles. Highlights include:
- An Italian Baroque period carved wood and gilded gesso console and mirror from the late 18th century, demonstrating exquisite craftsmanship.
- Egyptian Revival bronze sculptures by Émile Louis Picault, a renowned French sculptor of the 19th century. The pair, titled “Pastophore and Hierogrammate,” showcases Picault’s skill in capturing the allure of ancient Egypt.
- A pair of French gilt and patinated bronze figural lumières from the 19th century, depicting Bacchus and Ariadne.
- French Empire period furniture and decorative arts, including mercury gilded bronze candelabra and urns, highlighting the elegance of early 19th-century French design.
- A diverse array of bronze sculptures by notable French artists such as Mathurin Moreau, Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, and Claude Michel Clodion.
- Fine examples of Chinese art, including hand-painted ancestral portraits on silk from the 19th century and exquisite hand-carved jadeite sculptures.
Other important works in the September 2024 Auctions include:
- A brilliant Richard Mayhew watercolor, titled ‘Solstice Series #10’ and a carved and tooled leather work by Winfred Rembert ‘Cuthbert Memory’ Winfred Rembert from the Anthony & Davida Artis Collection of African American Fine Art of Flint, Mich.
- A unique Marshall Maynard Fredericks bronze titled ‘Two Bears’.
- Works by Charles Culver from the Grand Rapids Museum of Art.
- A stunning acrylic on canvas work titled ‘Ally’ (1990) by Victor Vasarely, the renowned French-Hungarian artist and pioneer of the Op Art movement. From the collection of a prominent art collector, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
- Tom Wesselmann’s laser-cut steel work ‘From Nude Painting Print’ (1979/91).
Event Details
Date: September 12th, 13th, and 14Th , 2024
Location: 409 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
Preview: September 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, & 11th, 2024
For more information about the auction and to view the catalog, please visit DuMouchelles website or contact our auction specialists at (313) 963-6255.
About DuMouchelles
DuMouchelles, a family-owned company founded in 1927, is one of the nation’s premier fine art and antiques auctioneers. With four generations of experience, we share your fervor for finding just the right piece and apply our experienced eye for rare and important items to offer new-to-market quality pieces that complete a collection. Whether you are a collector, a connoisseur, or a casual buyer, you will find something that suits your taste and budget at our auction. We also provide professional and personalized services for appraisals, valuations, and advising on objects of value. Our in-house experts work with individuals, families, private collectors, institutions, and estate settlement professionals across the country to help them achieve their goals.
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