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# DuMouchelles®

DuMouchelles® is a Detroit-based auction house specializing in fine art, jewelry, antiques, decorative art, and luxury estate collections. Founded in 1927, DuMouchelles serves collectors, consignors, and estates with trusted auction expertise and fresh-to-market collections.

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- [Fine Art & Furniture Drive Bidding At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/fine-art-furniture-drive-bidding-at-dumouchelles/) - May 8th, 2026 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — Rare and major sculptures by Marshall Maynard Fredericks along with a grouping of Kindel furniture made to emulate examples in Winterthur’s collection led the action in a two-day auction at DuMouchelles April 16-17. “This was a truly exceptional sale on every level,” said Robert
- [Craftsmanship, Luxury & Design Meet At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/craftsmanship-luxury-design-meet-at-dumouchelles/) - 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
- [Polish Madonna Reigns At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/polish-madonna-reigns-at-dumouchelles/) - From Antiques and the Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles hosted two days of March auctions on March 17 and 18, with almost 1,000 lots of fine art, decorative arts, jewelry and more. The queen of both days’ sales was an oil on canvas, mounted to board painting of the Virgin Mary by Zofia
- [Rare Chinese Luohan Statue Discovered in Michigan Garage Sells for $930,000 at DuMouchelles Auction](https://www.dumoart.com/rare-chinese-luohan-statue-discovered-in-michigan-garage-sells-for-930000-at-dumouchelles-auction/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Detroit, MI, November 21st, 2023 – DuMouchelles, the Detroit-based auction house, announces the successful sale of a rare early Chinese gilded bronze Luohan statue for $930,000 this Fall. This masterfully cast figure of a Buddhist Arhat was a find that had been tucked away in a local garage for years before being brought
- [American trompe-l’oeil painting collection beguiles bidders at DuMouchelles May 16-17](https://www.dumoart.com/american-trompe-loeil-painting-collection-beguiles-bidders-at-dumouchelles-may-16-17/) - From Auction Central News - DETROIT, MI – Not just a trick of the eye, DuMouchelles’ sale on Thursday, May 16 and Friday, May 17 does include a private collection of a dozen American trompe-l’oeil paintings. The 12 oils come for sale from ‘a prominent Grosse Pointe Park collector of American art.’ Leading the lineup at $25,000-$35,000 is His Master’s Aim, a
- [DuMouchelles Presents Exceptional Auctions September 12th, 13th & 14th, 2024, Including One-Of-A-Kind Rattlesnake Club Collection ](https://www.dumoart.com/dumouchelles-presents-exceptional-auctions-september-12th-13th-14th-2024-including-one-of-a-kind-rattlesnake-club-collection/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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
- [Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios and Cameos by Paoletti of Rome Tripled High Estimates at DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/grand-tour-plaster-intaglios-and-cameos-by-paoletti-of-rome-tripled-high-estimates-at-dumouchelles/) - From AUCTION CENTRAL NEWS — DETROIT, MI — DuMouchelles’ July 19 sale included a collection of Grand Tour plaster intaglios and cameos by Paoletti of Rome. The firm, based on the Piazza di Spagna in Rome until 1847, specialized in the creation of these miniature impressions of ancient cameos, coins, medals, and sculptures — known in Italian as impronte — housed in
- [Richard Mayhew, master of the ‘mindscape’](https://www.dumoart.com/richard-mayhew-master-of-the-mindscape/) - From AUCTION CENTRAL NEWS — NEW YORK — Richard Mayhew says his bold, colorful paintings are more than mere landscapes. The Afro Native American artist, who celebrated his 100th birthday in April 2024, goes so far as to refer to them as “mindscapes”. The vivid and fluorescent hues on his canvases are not found in nature, but flow
- [DuMouchelles October Auction Series Dazzles Bidders](https://www.dumoart.com/dumouchelles-october-auction-series-dazzles-bidders/) - November 8, 2024 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — Between October 9 and 11, DuMouchelles conducted three auctions comprising approximately 1,000 lots of jewelry, art, antiques and collectibles. On October 9, the 232-lot Fine Estate Jewelry auction, which featured property from the estate of Carol Minowitz of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., had a 97
- [DuMouchelles Bidders Dazzled By Diamond Ring](https://www.dumoart.com/dumouchelles-bidders-dazzled-by-diamond-ring/) - October 21st, 2024 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. —Between October 9 and 11, DuMouchelles conducted three auctions comprising approximately 1,000 lots of jewelry, art, antiques and collectibles. Achieving the highest price across the three days was a 14.16-carat emerald-cut diamond ring, set in platinum on an adjustable shank. The large central stone... Read
- [Fine Art & Fine Jewelry Define Dual DuMouchelles Sales](https://www.dumoart.com/fine-art-fine-jewelry-define-dual-dumouchelles-sales/) - February 7, 2025 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles conducted its first sale of the year over the course of two days, January 16-17, offering just under 600 lots for those itching to buy something new at the start of 2025. Day one, Curated Selections, featured fine art from notable Grosse Pointe,
- [Davidson Tiffany Window Shatters Expectations At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/davidson-tiffany-window-shatters-expectations-at-dumouchelles/) - February 28, 2025 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles prepared bidders for a luxurious Valentine’s Day with its two-day February 2025 auction, which was conducted February 13-14 and offered over 750 lots. Day one focused on Louis XV- and XVI- style furniture, Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clocks, Swarovski sculptures, jewelry, Pewabic Pottery works, sterling
- [Portion of late real estate exec's art collection heads to auction for DIA](https://www.dumoart.com/portion-of-late-real-estate-execs-art-collection-heads-to-auction-for-dia/) - April 9th, 2025 From CRAIN'S DETROIT BUSINESS — DETROIT, MI — Part of an extensive art collection accumulated by a late former commercial real estate executive and his wife is heading to auction to benefit the Detroit Institute of Arts. Approximately 70 pieces of Gilbert B. and Lila Silverman’s collection are being auctioned by DuMouchelles Auction House in
- [Fine & Fanciful Finishes In DuMouchelles’ April Auction](https://www.dumoart.com/fine-fanciful-finishes-in-dumouchelles-april-auction/) - May 9th, 2025 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — In a two-day auction, April 17-18, DuMouchelles offered nearly 660 lots of luxury watches, jewelry and fine and decorative arts. The Friday session, April 18, featured an exceptional selection of modern and contemporary fine art, sculpture and decorative works from the Detroit Institute of
- [Civil War Painting Shoots Down Winning Bid At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/civil-war-painting-shoots-down-winning-bid-at-dumouchelles/) - June 13th, 2025 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles’ May 2025 sale spanned the 15th through the 17th, offering 874 lots over the course of three days. Luxury jewelry, handbags and crystal were the focus of day one, while day two honed in on fine art and bronzes and day three, which
- [At DuMouchelles, Picasso Minotaur Etching Goes High](https://www.dumoart.com/at-dumouchelles-picasso-minotaur-etching-goes-high/) - July 4th, 2025 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — An etching and drypoint with aquatint by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), that was offered towards the start of the second day of DuMouchelles’ June 12-13 auction, captured the highest price of the event and exceeded expectations. Exceeding its high estimate and selling for $148,800, to
- [Deaccessioned Works Dominate At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/deaccessioned-works-dominate-at-dumouchelles/) - October 10th, 2025 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — Spanning three days, September 11-13, DuMouchelles conducted its September 2025 auction, featuring two live auctions and an online-only session on the final day, offering a total of 1,078 lots across all collecting categories. Karen Walker Beecher, executive vice president, shared that the firm “experienced
- [Fredericks Bronzes Set New Records For DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/fredericks-bronzes-set-new-records-for-dumouchelles/) - November 7th, 2025 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — From October 16-18, DuMouchelles conducted its October 2025 auction series. On day two of the sale, seven bronze statues by Marshall Maynard Fredericks (American, 1908-1998) were sold, with three earning new records. The highest achieving of those was “Eve,” a 19-inch-high bronze with green
- [A December To Remember For DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/a-december-to-remember-for-dumouchelles/) - January 9th, 2026 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — “DuMouchelles’ December auctions brought the year to a strong close, featuring a wide range of art, fine jewelry and important objects,” said Bob DuMouchelle, general manager. “The results underscore the quality of the material and the trust placed in us by collectors and consignors.”
- [Work by Zoltan Sepeshy, Artist and Former Cranbrook President, Comes to Market](https://www.dumoart.com/work-by-zoltan-sepeshy-artist-and-former-cranbrook-president-comes-to-market/) - DuMouchelles November Auction Features Important Tempera Painting DETROIT (Nov. 10, 2020) – DuMouchelles Friday, November 20 auction includes an importanttempera painting by Zoltan Sepeshy (Hungary/American, 1898-1974), the former President ofCranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Sepeshy’s work “Suntan” (14.5” X19.5”) was exhibited at the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1941, and has been
- [Prominent Estate Collections of Tribal, Chinese, Stained Glass, Fine and Decorative Arts](https://www.dumoart.com/prominent-estate-collections-of-tribal-chinese-stained-glass-fine-and-decorative-arts/) - Continuation of the Estate of Senator Jack Faxon and Private & Estate Collections atDuMouchelles January 28 and 29 Auctions DETROIT (January 10, 2021) – DuMouchelles Thursday and Friday, January 28 and 29 auctions feature the continuationof the collection of Michigan Senator Jack Faxon, an avid art collector and a champion for the arts that led
- [Michigan Senator and Creator of Michigan Council for The Arts Collection Comes to Auction](https://www.dumoart.com/michigan-senator-and-creator-of-michigan-council-for-the-arts-collection-comes-to-auction/) - Estate of Senator Jack Faxon and Private & Estate Collections Top off 2020 at DuMouchellesDecember 17 & 18 Auctions DETROIT (Nov. 30, 2020) – DuMouchelles Thursday, December 17 and Friday, December 18 auctions feature the collection of Michigan Senator Jack Faxon. Senator Faxon was an avid art collector and a champion for the arts that
- [Everett Longley Warner Impressionist Painting Comes Back to Market After 106 Years in Family Collection](https://www.dumoart.com/everett-longley-warner-impressionist-painting-comes-back-to-market-after-106-years-in-family-collection/) - DuMouchelles December 18th Auction Features “October Sunshine” in Old Lyme, Connecticut DETROIT (Dec. 4, 2020) – DuMouchelles Friday, December 18 auction features a fresh to market periodoil on canvas by American Impressionist, Everett Longley Warner (American 1877-1963) “OctoberSunshine”, depicting a sunny fall day with a woman and two children at the door of the Noyes-BeckwithHouse
- [DuMouchelles Unveils Important American and European Art in May 2024 Auctions](https://www.dumoart.com/dumouchelles-unveils-important-american-and-european-art-in-may-2024-auctions/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Detroit, MI (April 26th, 2024) - DuMouchelles is excited to announce its eagerly awaited May 2024 auctions, set to take place on May 16th and 17th, 2024. The auctions highlight an unparalleled selection of over 900 lots of fine art, contemporary and modern design, antiques, estate jewelry, and other luxury items. DuMouchelles
- [Detroit Auction House Makes History with Record-Breaking Sales of Iconic African American Artists](https://www.dumoart.com/detroit-auction-house-makes-history-with-record-breaking-sales-of-iconic-african-american-artists/) - The works of Richard Mayhew, Charles McGee, and Hughie Lee-Smith commanded top dollar, underscoring Detroit's prominence as a hub of artistic innovation and collectors' growing appetite for African American art.
- [Baccarat Glass Paperweight Weighs in at Number One for DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/baccarat-glass-paperweight-weighs-in-at-number-one-for-dumouchelles/) - April 4, 2025 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles’ March 14 auction saw 214 lots cross the block, with offerings including studio art glass, fine silver, antiques and decorative arts from private collections across Michigan. The sale was led by a Baccarat blown Macedoine glass paperweight which surpassed the high end of
- [A Family Secret: 1957 NFL Championship Team Autographed Football Featured in DuMouchelles' January 2024 Auction](https://www.dumoart.com/a-family-secret-1957-nfl-championship-team-autographed-football-featured-in-dumouchelles-january-2024-auction/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Detroit, MI, January 5th, 2023 - As the Detroit Lions roar through an exceptional 2023 season, DuMouchelles is thrilled to present a remarkable piece of the team's storied past at our upcoming auction on January 18th & 19th. Lot 1, a football signed by every player of the legendary 1957 NFL Championship
- [Fairman River Painting Sails to Top at DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/fairman-river-painting-sails-to-top-at-dumouchelles/) - August 9, 2024 From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — Leading DuMouchelles’ Premier Selections auction, conducted on July 19, was “View of the Upper Hudson River at Storm King,” an oil on canvas by James Fairman (American, 1826-1904). The 1885 painting, signed and dated lower right, depicted a rowboat on the shore in the
- [Fine & Decorative Arts Flourish For DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/fine-decorative-arts-flourish-for-dumouchelles/) - From Antiques and the Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. — Bidders competed for 1,020 lots in DuMouchelles’ December 2023 auction on December 14 and 15. More than 80 percent of the lots gaveled down successfully from the podium, with after-sale transactions likely taking place as they usually do. DuMouchelles’ chairwoman, Joan DuMouchelle Walker, said, “Our December
- [Rare Chinese statue found in Michigan garage sells for nearly $1M](https://www.dumoart.com/rare-chinese-statue-found-in-michigan-garage-sells-for-nearly-1m/) - From Crain's Detroit Business - It’s not uncommon for people to bring items to Detroit auction house DuMouchelle Art Galleries Co. to be appraised. But it isn’t every day that someone brings in a rare early Chinese, gilded bronze Luohan statue of a Buddhist Arhat from the 13th century, said Bob DuMouchelle, general manager and
- [Fine Michigan collections bring out treasures at DuMouchelles Nov. 16-17](https://www.dumoart.com/fine-michigan-collections-bring-out-treasures-at-dumouchelles-nov-16-17/) - From Auction Central News - DETROIT — The opulence of the grand automotive era of Detroit resulted in some of the world’s great collections being assembled by titans of the industry. DuMouchelles specializes in helping families and estates realize the value of these collections, and its November 2023, 1051-lot sale, taking place Thursday, November 16 and Friday,
- [Foujita’s ‘Cats’ Make Superb Impression At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/foujitas-cats-make-superb-impression-at-dumouchelles/) - From Antiques and the Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. — The “Cat Master,” Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita (French/Japanese, 1886- 1968), was a painter and printmaker born in Tokyo, Japan. His Western-style paintings were rendered with Japanese ink techniques. His love of cats comes through with the collotypes on handmade Arches paper, 1930, comprising his Book of Cats,
- [Former Fisher collection items exceeded estimates at DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/former-fisher-collection-items-exceeded-estimates-at-dumouchelles/) - From Auction Central News - DETROIT, Mich. — Based in the Motor City, DuMouchelles still receives the occasional consignment from families tied to the glory days of the US automotive industry. The firm’s September 14-15 auction (Day 1, Day 2) included two Chinese jades that came by family descent from the estate of Fred and Bertha Fisher. Fred
- [Chinese Carvings and Modern Icons Realize Strong Prices in September Auctions](https://www.dumoart.com/chinese-carvings-and-modern-icons-realize-strong-prices-in-dumouchelles-september-auctions/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT (September 20, 2023) – Rooted in the heart of Detroit with a legacy nearly a century deep, DuMouchelle Art Galleries is not just an auction house, but a trusted advisor in the art market. This September, DuMouchelles continued its tradition of bringing extraordinary artistry and unique histories to the forefront, featuring
- [Diamond Ring Surpasses $100K](https://www.dumoart.com/diamond-ring-surpasses-100k/) - From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles presented a vast array of art and collectibles during their September 2023 auctions on September 14 and 15, as well as a sparkling selection of fine jewelry. The top lot came from this category on the second day’s sale, a platinum ring sporting a 6.39-carat
- [‘Leaping Gazelle’ Sculpture Leads DuMouchelles’ Eclectic Auction](https://www.dumoart.com/leaping-gazelle-sculpture-leads-dumouchelles-eclectic-auction/) - From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — Two days of auctions at DuMouchelles, June 29-30, collectively featured more than 1,100 lots, from the graceful yet dynamic form of a leaping gazelle by Marshall Fredericks (American, 1909-1998) to the intriguing Carl Kauba (Austrian, 1865-1922) dore bronze mechanical sculpture, a hinged torso revealing a
- [Marshall Fredericks ‘Mouse’ Sculpture Roars At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/marshall-fredericks-mouse-sculpture-roars-at-dumouchelles/) - From Antiques and the Arts Weekly – DETROIT, MICH. — The fun unfolded at DuMouchelles during the firm’s first day of its July auctions on July 27. What made it so was Marshall Maynard Fredericks’ (American, 1908-1998) bronze sculpture, “Mouse,” just 51⁄2 inches high, which sold for $8,680. According to Joe Lint, DuMouchelles’ technology and
- [Glory days of Detroit cars can still drive consignments](https://www.dumoart.com/glory-days-of-detroit-cars-can-still-drive-consignments/) - From The Antiques Trade Gazette - DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA - Based in Detroit, DuMouchelles (24% buyer’s premium) still receives the occasional consignment from families tied to the glory days of the US car industry. The firm’s September 14-15 auction included two Chinese jades that came by family descent from the estate of Fred and Bertha
- [Attack Of The Grizzly! Russian Bronze Mauls Estimate, Leads DuMouchelles’ Auctions](https://www.dumoart.com/attack-of-the-grizzly-russian-bronze-mauls-estimate-leads-dumouchelles-auctions/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles offered slightly more than 900 lots of furniture, decorative arts, fine arts, design, Asian and collectibles in its January Auctions on January 20-21 but it was a 14-inch-tall bronze titled “Attack of the Grizzly” that brought the most: $24,800 against an estimate of $400/800.
- [Hughie Lee-Smith Painting Sells High At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/hughie-lee-smith-painting-sells-high-at-dumouchelles/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles’ February 25 sale featured 436 lots from notable estates in metro Detroit and across the continental United States. The sale was led by a recently uncovered work from Michigan artist Hughie Lee-Smith (1915-1999). The untitled (Man in Red Shirt at the Shore) oil on
- [Picasso Rides Again At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/picasso-rides-again-at-dumouchelles/) - From Antiques and the Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. — Two days of DuMouchelles’ April Auctions took place on April 13 and 14, offer- ing more than 1,000 lots of fine art, decorative arts and jewelry. The first day’s sale resulted in $12,400 ($8/12,000) for a 2.12-carat round brilliant cut diamond that sold to a
- [Artist Spotlight: Keith Haring](https://www.dumoart.com/artist-spotlight-keith-haring/) - Keith Haring was an American artist and social activist who became famous in the 1980s for his bold and colorful graffiti-style art. His work often addressed political and social issues such as AIDS awareness, racism, and nuclear disarmament. Haring's unique style and message made him one of the most influential artists of his time, and
- [DuMouchelles Mounts An Artful Two-Day Sale](https://www.dumoart.com/dumouchelles-mounts-an-artful-two-day-sale/) - From Antiques and the Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. – DuMouchelles’ diverse two-day sale, February 16-17, had something for everyone. The Thursday session featured estate jewelry – brooches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pendants and watches – art glass, porcelain, antique furniture and clocks and more. Friday kicked off with fine art and there was lots of
- [DuMouchelles Comes Out Of The Shadows](https://www.dumoart.com/dumouchelles-comes-out-of-the-shadows/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - July 15, 2022 - DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles Auctions con- ducted its two-day monthly sale on May 19 and 20, showcasing nearly 1,000 lots of fine art, decorative art and jewelry. The top lot of both was an ominous portrait of an unidentified young woman by the Vietnamese
- [Decorative Arts Dominate DuMouchelles’ December Auction](https://www.dumoart.com/decorative-arts-dominate-dumouchelles-december-auction/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - January 3rd, 2023 - DETROIT, MICH. – DuMouchelles conducted its monthly two-day auction series on December 14 and 15, presenting more than 1,100 lots of fine art, decorative arts and jewelry, among other categories. The first day’s sale had a higher concentration of art and antique furniture, and
- [Sculptures & Diamonds Stand Out At DuMouchelles October Sales](https://www.dumoart.com/sculptures-diamonds-stand-out-at-dumouchelles-october-sales/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - November 4, 2022 - DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles conducted three days of sales, October 12-14, under the firm’s rubric that there’s something for everyone in its monthly auctions. October 12 featured fine and decorative art, antiques, furniture, estate jewelry, ceramics, art glass and crystal and more. It had
- [DuMouchelles August Auctions Reconfirm Strong Demand for Rare and Iconic Art Across All Categories](https://www.dumoart.com/dumouchelles-august-auctions-reconfirm-strong-demand-for-rare-and-iconic-art-across-all-categories/) - Featured collections from the Estates of American Sculptor Marshall MaynardFredericks and Prominent Grosse Pointe and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan families DETROIT – DuMouchelles’ August 21st and 22nd auctions posted strong results and highlightedyet another uptick in the number of online bidders from around the globe. Without knowing apandemic would dramatically impact the art market, over a
- [Over a Half-Century of Global Collecting](https://www.dumoart.com/over-a-half-century-of-global-collecting/) - DuMouchelles November Auctions Feature the Estate of Detroiter George Palmer DETROIT (Nov. 10, 2020) – DuMouchelles Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20 auctions feature a remarkable collection from the estate of George P. Palmer, a Detroit collector known for his impeccable taste and commitment to the arts. George, an interior designer was also the
- [Fredericks Bronze Leaps To $78,800 At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/fredericks-bronze-leaps-to-78800-at-dumouchelles/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. — A bronze of a leaping gazelle by Marshall Maynard Fredericks (American, 1908- 1998) was notable at DuMouchelles on April 29 when it brought $78,800. The 31-by-20-by-12-inch signed bronze came from the estate of a private col- lector in Novi, Mich. It stood 56 inches high
- [‘Eve’ Tempts Bidders At DuMouchelles Auction](https://www.dumoart.com/eve-tempts-bidders-at-dumouchelles-auction/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. — A Marshall Fredericks (Ameri- can, 1908-1998) bronze sculpture, “Eve With Golden Apple,” sold for $49,600 on day two of DuMouchelles’ auction on June 17. The standing figure of Eve in green patina, holding a “golden apple” on a circular base was signed on the base
- [Curbed: The Best Furniture and Antique Stores in Detroit, Michigan](https://www.dumoart.com/curbed-the-best-furniture-and-antique-stores-in-detroit-michigan/) - If you're looking for a special stand-out piece for your home, Du Mouchelles is the place. Specializing in fine art, the long-standing auction house carries a wide variety of fancy furniture and wares. You can browse online or bid in person at their live auction. See the full list on Curbed Detroit.
- [Rare Art, Collectibles Up For Auction in Detroit](https://www.dumoart.com/rare-art-collectibles-up-for-auction-in-detroit/) - From Crain's Detroit - Rare pieces from renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin and work of Marshall Fredericks, who built the "Spirit of Detroit" statue, will be auctioned off this weekend in Detroit. They are part of a collection of more than 700 items being auctioned on behalf of Robert Schweizer, fourth generation owner of a longtime
- [Chihuly, Zhang Daqian, Motherwell and more at DuMouchelles, Sept. 9-10](https://www.dumoart.com/chihuly-zhang-daqian-motherwell-and-more-at-dumouchelles-sept-9-10/) - From Auction Central News - DETROIT – DuMouchelles kicks off the fall season with sales on September 9 and September 10 that showcase an exceptional collection of fine art; Asian art; more than 100 handwoven oriental rugs; hand crafted silver; and decorative arts from prominent estates and institutions. Read more here.
- [Why Indian Villagers (And Their Treasures) Keep Returning to the Famed Detroit Auction House](https://www.dumoart.com/why-indian-villagers-and-their-treasures-keep-returning-to-the-famed-detroit-auction-house/) - From the Indian Village Magazine - When the estate of villager George Palmer was liquidated recently, many of the exquisite furnishings were transported to DuMouchelle’s for their auctions. George had purchased many of the items there to begin with. This is part of the tradition and cycle of life here in Indian Village. Villagers gleefully
- [Fine Art Flies, Seuss Taxidermy Surprises At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/fine-art-flies-seuss-taxidermy-surprises-at-dumouchelles/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - DETROIT, MICH. — DuMouchelles conducted its annual December auctions December 16-17, when 843 lots of varied antiques, fine art, collectibles and jewelry were offered. The house reported a total of $817,383. “We are very thankful to complete our 2021 season. We had strong support from our customers with
- [Summer Smorgasbord At DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/summer-smorgasbord-at-dumouchelles-2/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - August 12, 2022 - DETROIT, MICH. — On July 21-22, DuMouchelles hosted a two-day sale featuring fine and decorative art, antiques, furniture, estate jewelry, ceramics, art glass and crystal and more. It was a veritable buffet for bidders, offering something for just about any collecting interest — everything
- [DuMouchelles Consignor Cleans House With Cuban Gouache](https://www.dumoart.com/dumouchelles-consignor-cleans-housewith-cuban-gouache/) - From Antiques and The Arts Weekly - October 4th, 2022 - DETROIT, MICH. — Found in the consignor’s laun- dry room, you could say she really cleaned house with the price on a Rene Portocarrero (Cuban 1912-1985) gouache, watercolor, ink and oil on heavy paper from 1943, which sold for $34,100 at DuMouchelles’ Sep- tember
- [Robust Global Bidding Online Across All Fine Art & Decorative Art Categories](https://www.dumoart.com/robust-global-bidding-online-across-all-fine-art-decorative-art-categories/) - Robust Global Bidding Online Across All Fine Art & DecorativeArt Categories DuMouchelle’s dramatically expands its online presence by ~75,000 visitors DETROIT – DuMouchelle’s May 15, 16 & 17 auctions were conducted completely on line andproved there’s an uptick in demand for quality art by bidders from around the globe. In fact,the number of visitors to
- [Rare Pewabic Pottery Uncovered in Ann Arbor Collector’s Home](https://www.dumoart.com/rare-pewabic-pottery-uncovered-in-ann-arbor-collectors-home/) - Pewabic and Other Art from the Robert Schweizer Collection Offered at AuctionJanuary 17th, 18th & 19th Detroit, MI January, 2020 – On January 17th, 18th and 19th, DuMouchelles will auction thesecond half of the Robert Schweizer collection. Mr. Schweizer is a prominent Ann Arborcollector who was also the proprietor of a legendary Detroit restaurant, Schweizer’s.
- [Rodin Bronzes Uncovered in Ann Arbor Collector's Home](https://www.dumoart.com/rodin-bronzes-uncovered-in-ann-arbor-collectors-home/) - Rodin’s and Other Art from Robert Schweizer Offered at Auction December 13-15th, 2019. Detroit, MI December, 2019 – A prominent Ann Arbor collector who was also the proprietor ofa legendary Detroit restaurant selected DuMouchelle Art Galleries to auction his extensive andprecious art collection. The collector, Robert (“Bob”) Schweizer, was the fourth generationproprietor of Schweizer’s Restaurant,
- [Pewabic Pottery Soars at DuMouchelles](https://www.dumoart.com/pewabic-pottery-soars-at-dumouchelles/) - PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 1, 2019 DuMouchelle Art GalleriesDetroit, MI July, 2019 - A rare assemblage of Pewabic Pottery with ties to the pottery’s founder, MaryChase (nee Perry) Stratton, her husband, William “Buck” Stratton, and Mrs. Stratton’s assistant, EllaPeters was the highlight of DuMouchelle Art Galleries’ July Estate auction. The collection was consignedby the

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