YPSILANTI, Mich — A turn-of-the-20th century - possibly even much earlier - gilded brass Papal bust turned a lot of heads (and brought up many frantic bidding hands) before it finally settled at $11,000 at Schmidt’s Antiques.

The 16-inch bust had a detailed repousse cape, jeweled hat and silver scenic plate on a Rococo base with cast cherubs. The piece was quickly followed up by a carved bone crucifix with brass end-caps on a fluted stand, selling for $1,400.

Schmidt’s Antiques, although originating in Troy, N.Y., is located at its present location in Ypsilanti, Mich. since 1938. Jay and Chuck Schmidt represent the fourth generation of Schmidts in this long-standing business and members of the fifth generation now assist in the business. “Schmidt’s Friday Night Auctions” are held on the fourth Friday of every month with cataloged auctions of specialized items are held four to six times a year. The items in this sale were presented in one of its cataloged auctions.

One of the first items to cross the block was an early 20th century Lalique “Poesie” perfume bottle which had been designed for D’Orsay in 1914. This piece stood 5¾ inches high, had a molded floral body with traces of the original sepia patina, and a molder R Lalique signature. The final selling price was $2,800. Also from Lalique was a “Jaytho” perfume designed for Joy Thorpe in 1927, also with the molded R Lalique signature that sold for $525. Other Lalique pieces included bowls and cordials.

An early 20th century sterling silver fruit bowl by Whiting with a deep repousse floral design, scalloped sides and gold wash interior sold for $750. This piece measured 10½ inches in diameter. Sterling silver flatware included: 70-plus pieces of Frigast Danish Crown pattern flatware, selling for $2,000; 70-plus pieces of Alvin Chateau Rose pattern flatware that saw $2,000; and 100-plus pieces of International Northern Lights pattern that earned $3,750.

From the turn of the 20th century there was a 15½ inch high Tiffany art glass vase. This piece had a baluster form, a gold iridescent body with an applied and carved floral design, a carved vine detail, and an etched signature on the base, 296 D, L. C. Tiffany Favrile. Unfortunately, this piece had an old break which had been repaired with four brass staples and a filled interior void. The final bid for this piece was $3,750.

Made by Paul Maximilien Landowski (French, 1875-1961) was a19-inch tall Art Deco carved wooden sculpture entitled IMMACULATA. This piece depicted the Virgin Mary standing above a crescent in a floor-length robe decorated with a carved floral design and gilded detail. Landowski is best known for his sculpture of Christ the Redeemer which is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which is sometimes referred to as one of the Seven Wonders of the New World. This piece crossed the block for $3,000.

The oil on canvas by George G. Fish (American, 1849-1880) was entitled Salesman Selling Wares. It depicted a peddler selling his ribbons, fabrics and trinkets to a very interested mother and her four daughters while dad sat in another corner of the room reading his newspaper. One of the interesting details in this painting was a portrait on the wall of the four girls wearing the same dresses as they had on while looking at the salesman’s items. This was signed and dated G. G. Fish, N York, 1858 and sold for $1,100.

From the turn of the 20th century there was a Nymphenburg porcelain figure of a cockatoo modeled by A. Gohring. Standing 19 inches high with impressed and incised marks, it earned a final bid of $1,200.

Also from the turn of the 10th century was a German oak grandfather clock. It had a molded crown with applied florets above an arched upper door and a glazed waist door with turned columns above a paneled base with inset quarter columns and turned feet. Standing 86½ inches tall it sold for $1,100.

From American painter Andy Warhol (American, 1931-1987) there was an autographed Campbell’s Soup can. It had been signed Andy Warhol with a black magic marker. It was a large 51-ounce Food Service Pack restaurant-size can with Sep 83 stamped on the base. Selling price was $1,000.

A late 19th century English Victorian Period oak side board had a multi-level upper section with a molded crown with dentil detail and a hand-carved frieze with a lion’s mask and foliage above an arcaded open display shelf over another carved frieze and a central beveled mirror flanked by paneled doors with carved panels. This was above an open service surface with three beveled glass panels and shaped fluted brackets. The base had a central silver drawer over two paneled doors and an open display. This piece had its original brass hardware and finish and sold for $1,600.

British painter James Salt (1850-1903) was the artist who had painted a pair of oil on canvas Venetian scenes depicting sailboats along the Grand Canal. Both were signed J. Salt and the pair sold for $2,900.

Called a London set in England the early 20th century English George I-style walnut dining set included eight chairs with double arched backs, a wind-out dining table with carved edge detail and two leaves, and a sideboard with a shaped backsplash and a solid mahogany interior. This set which would now grace a new dining room sold for $2,000.

At one time Loo was possibly the most popular card game in England. It is a trick-taking game for three to nine players with each player playing for him or herself. During the Raj period in Indian when British troops were out in the field the local people made furniture with which to furnish the British officers’ homes. From this period there was a tilt-top Loo table with extensive hand carved decorations including lions, Phoenix birds and other animals in a jungle background. This piece was 55 inches in diameter and 29 inches high. The hammer fell at $3,750 for this very ornate piece.

A bronze plateau with a mirrored interior and featuring a finely detailed gilded bronze gallery with angels holding flower baskets within wreaths measured 16½ in diameter and 5½ inches crossed the block for $1,700.

From American painter Elbridge Ayer Burbank (1858-1949) there was a turn of the century oil on canvas portrait of a Native American. This piece was entitled BE-TOW-WAK-SHAY-BE-GIE, NAVAJO. This was signed E. A. Burbank, Ganado, Ariz and had only slight surface wear. The resulting final bid was $6,000. Also by Burbank an oil on canvas entitled KOY-YOTE-TWO-A, LACONA, PUEBLO and also depicting a Native American in a dark blanket with an olla on her head sold for $6,500.

These are only a few of the many, many items at this auction. There were many additional pieces of furniture, many paintings by listed artists, crystal by Lalique and Waterford, and pottery including Pewabic pieces. All prices quoted are the hammer price and do not include the buyer’s premium. Watch the Auction Exchange and Collectors News for upcoming Friday Night Auctions as well as the cataloged specialty auctions. You may also visit their store at the same location if looking for that particular piece of furniture for your home.

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