GLEN COVE, NY.- Roland Auctions NY will present an exciting collection of rarely seen Robert "Bobby" Buecker designed and built harpsichords, presenting the first two in the collection at their upcoming Multi-Estates auction on Saturday, May 3rd at 10am, Roland will introduce these first two in the unique collection of twelve rare harpsichords by legendary New York artist and art dealer Robert "Bobby" Buecker, with the others being presented over the next couple months.

The auction also features an exquisite selection of bronze sculptures from the private collection of Neil Zukerman, who was owner of CMF Gallery in Chelsea until he passed away in 2021. Neil and his husband Tom Shivers were lifelong collectors, with the estate comprising works by well-known artists such as Frederick Hart, Leonor Fini, and Michael Parkes, in addition to antiques and decorative arts from around the world, including art glass from Lalique, Daum, and Saint Louis. Zukerman's taste was deeply rooted in the mythological, as evidenced by his and Tom's affinity with sphinxes, scattered throughout the sale, showing how their taste combines master artistry with this sense of wonder and mystery.


Michael Parkes Angel of Dawn bronze sculpture on a marble base, Estimate $3,000-$5,000.

All this, along with hundreds of other impressive items from multiple noteworthy estates, will be offered along with Fine and Contemporary Art, Antique furniture pieces, 20th Century Modern, Silver, Decorative Arts, Asian Arts, Textiles and Lighting. Previews will be held on Thursday, May 1st & Friday, May 2nd, 10am – 6pm.

In the 1950’s Robert Buecker was known for his involvement with the legendary Tanager Gallery and featured his harpsichords at their seasonal events with artists including Alex Katz, Louise Nevelson, Tom Wesselmann and others. The Tanager Gallery, which operated from 1952 to 1962, was located in downtown Manhattan and known as one of the earliest artist cooperative galleries on 10th Street, offering an alternative to the larger Madison Avenue galleries. Over the 10 year period, they exhibited works from about 250 artists. At the time, 10th Street was a gathering place for young artist-bohemians. The galleries were the centers for anything avant-garde or new, such as art installations, happenings, poetry readings, jazz sessions, and performance art.


Richard MacDonald (American, b. 1946) Jaques in the Box cold painted bronze sculpture, 1988. Estimate $4,000-$6,000.

His name frequently appears alongside majors artists of the period, such as Ad Reinhardt. After a short career as an artist, Pittsburgh born Buecker became a dealer and partner in the Bücker and Harpsichords gallery in NYC. He later opened up his own gallery under his name, exhibiting numerous artists of importance, including Robert Mapplethorpe, Yvonne Thomas, and Robert De Niro Sr. He also went on to found the SoHo Baroque Opera Co. in the 1970s which highlighted somewhat forgotten composers from the 18th century.

He also held concerts in his home/workshop loft for the art world “in-crowd”, using the harpsichords he built himself, which became known for their resonant, crystalline sound. Robert "Bobby" Buecker’s work very rarely comes up at auction, but examples of his work can be found in the Farnsworth Art Museum in Maine.

The first being offered at Roland Auctions is the Robert "Bobby" Buecker, (aka. Bucker) Ebonized Wood Harpsichord, ebonized wood sculptural harpsichord, mid to late 20th century, with 62 keys, and turned wood legs; [Unextended: 34" H x 38" W x 96" L]. Estimate $4,000-$6,000 and the second is the Robert "Bobby" Buecker (aka. Bucker) Two-Tone Harpsichord, two-tone walnut sculptural harpsichord with an ebonized wood case at upper, over a walnut body, with two keyboards, and five pedals, supported by five turned and carved wood legs. [38" H x 41" W x 80" L]. Estimate $4,000-$6,000.


Frederick Hart (American, 1943-1999) Daughters of Odessa bronze sculpture, dated 1998. Estimate $10,000-$15,000.

The superb bronze pieces from the distinguished collection of Neil Zukerman include a Michael Parkes (American, b. 1944) "Angel Affair" Bronze on Marble, patinated bronze sculpture on a green marble base, titled to base, and signed Parkes and editioned 2/7 to lower base. [52.5" H x 33" W x 30" D]. Estimate $5,500-$7,500, a Frederick Hart (American, 1943-1999) "Daughters of Odessa" bronze sculpture, dated 1998, in patinated bronze, marked F. Hart to lower and editioned 62/110, and attached to a black marble base. [25.25" H x 18" Diameter]. Estimate $10,000-$15,000, a Richard MacDonald (American, b. 1946) Bronze "Regina Luminaire", 1989, bronze sculpture on a black marble base, signed R. MacDonald to lower and editioned 4/30, '89. [42" H x 24" W x 12.5" D]. Estimate $4,000-$6,000 and a Richard MacDonald (American, b. 1946) "Jaques in the Box" cold painted bronze sculpture, 1988, on a marble base, signed R. MacDonald to lower front and editioned 8/40. [12.5" H x 15" W x 10" D]. Estimate $4,000-$6,000.


Salvador Dali (Spanish 1904-1989) San Narcissus de las Moscas Sculpture, 18K gold and silver sculpture. Estimate $25,000-$35,000.

Additional bronze figurines being offered are a Michael Parkes "Angel of Dawn" bronze sculpture on a marble base, signed Parke and editioned Steltman Galleries edition, 1/12/ to one wing. [27" H x 45" W x 20" D]. Estimate $3,000-$5,000, a Michael Parkes (American, b. 1944) Bronze Sculpture "Night Flight", patinated bronze sculpture on a marble base, signed Michael Parkes to front of base. [34" H x 19" W x 15" D]. Estimate $3,000-$5,000 and the Michael Parkes (American, b. 1944) "Woman With Beast", patinated bronze sculpture on a marble base, marked Steltman Galleries Edition, signed Michael Parkes editioned 5/12 to lower reverse. [30" H x 7.5" W x 12" D]. Estimate $3,000-$5,000.

In the Art arena, Roland will present a Salvador Dali (Spanish 1904-1989) "San Narcissus de las Moscas" Sculpture, 18K gold and silver sculpture - jewel by Land Spring Engineering Ltd., base signed and dated "Dali 1974" on front, right side "A-260", reverse "260" with Spanish hallmark and maker's mark, the gold figure with marks on reverse "260" with maker mark; accompanied by a certificate stating jewel-sculpture is created from loss wax method, limited edition of 300, 18 karat gold is 160 dwt., weighted base is 17.36 ozt. inclusive, and original fitted box [Sculpture/Jewel: 4.75" H x 2.25" W x 3.25" D]. Estimate $25,000-$35,000 and a Karl Ludwig Friedrich Becker (German, 1820-1900), The Chess Game Oil Painting, palatial oil on canvas titled "The Chess Game" depicting a bishop playing chess flanked by figures in an interior scene, signed lower right [Sight: 50" H x 66.5" W, Frame: 56" H x 72" W]. Estimate $6,000-$9,000.


Sevres style monumental cobalt and bronze dore mounted urn, late 19th.century Estimate $6,000-$8,000.

Others include a Malcolm T. Liepke (American, b. 1953) Study Of Nude Woman, oil on canvas study of a nude woman with upstretched arms, signed lower left. [Art: 15" H x 9" W; Frame: 25" H x 19" W]. From the distinguished collection of Neil Zukerman. Estimate $3,000-$5,000 and a Malcolm T. Liepke (American, b. 1953) "Young Man" - oil on canvas portrait study of a shirtless young man standing, signed lower right, titled "Young Man" on canvas back. [Art: 25.5" H x 15.5" W; Frame: 35.5" H x 25.5" W]. Heavy paint and varnish. From the distinguished collection of Neil Zukerman. Estimate $3,000-$4,000.

Highlights in Decorative Arts and Silver will include a Sevres style monumental cobalt and bronze dore mounted urn, late 19th century, with two hand-painted, Sevres style monumental cobalt and bronze dore mounted urn, late 19th century, with two hand-painted figural cartouches by Georges Maxant, with spurious Sevres marks to base and to inner lid. [61" H x 24" W x 15" D]. Estimate $6,000-$8,000, an Antique English Silver Water Urn, Antique English silver three-part water urn, with beaded trims all around, having urn finial cover, slope handles, wood handle spigot, and engraved crest, on scroll feet. Marked as London 1775, with unknown maker. 87 ozt. inclusive. [21" H x 12" W x 12" D]. Estimate $2,000-$3,000 and a pair of Louis XV bronze dore and black marble five-light candelabras, late 20th century, with a central capital surrounded by four scrolling arms over a cleft form column with brass mounts over a carved marble base with bronze dore feet. [26.5" H x 19" Diameter]. Estimate $1,000-$1,500.

Please join us at Roland NY at 150 School Street in Glen Cove, NY for upcoming auction on May 3rd, 2025 at 10am.