GLEN COVE, NY.- Roland Auctions NY presented an exquisite selection of contemporary bronze sculptures from the private collection of Neil Zukerman on May 3rd. As many in the art world know, Zuckerman was owner of CMF Gallery in Chelsea until he passed away in 2021. Neil and his husband Tom Shivers were also lifelong collectors, with the estate comprising works by well-known contemporary artists such as Michael Parkes, Frederick Hart and Leonor Fini. 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.


Nano Lopez Phillip the Ready to Go Camel Bronze, Sold for $10,400.

In addition to antiques and decorative arts from around the world, Roland’s offerings included art glass from Lalique, Daum, and Saint Louis, along with hundreds of other impressive items from multiple noteworthy estates including Fine and Contemporary Art, Antique furniture pieces, 20th Century Modern, Silver, Asian Arts, Textiles and Lighting.


Frederick Hart (American, 1943-1999) Daughters of Odessa bronze sculpture, dated 1998. Sold for $7500.

Among the many superb bronze pieces from the distinguished collection of Neil Zukerman were 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], selling for $32,500, 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], selling for $29,250, 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], which went for $22,100 and a Michael Parkes (American, b. 1944) bronze sculpture "Stalking" depicting a female figure with horns and a cane with a hybrid human-cat figure pointing into the distance, on a square marble base, signed and editioned on back of bronze base "5/12", "Steltman Edition". [30" H x 7.5" W x 12" D], going for $9,750.


Michael Parkes Angel of Dawn bronze sculpture on a marble base, Sold for $32,500.

In addition, 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], sold for $7500, 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] sold for $6500 and yet another 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] went for $3250.

In other bronze, a superb Pair of Recumbent Bronze Lions, Complimentary pair bronze recumbent patinated lions, late 19th/early 20th century. [29" H x 24" W x 48" D] sold for $4875, a very unique Nano Lopez (Colombian/American b. 1955), "Phillip the Ready to Go Camel," 2000, cold-painted bronze sculpture, signed Nano, dated, and editioned 1/14 to rear inner leg. [23.25" H x 12" W x 19" L] went for $10,400 and a Ruth Bloch (Israeli b. 1951) bronze sculpture of a couple seated on a bench, 21st century, signed 'R. Bloch' to rightside and dated 2013. [48" H x 60" W x 33" D] sold for $4875.


Richard MacDonald (American, b. 1946) Bronze Regina Luminaire, 1989, bronze sculpture. Sold for $6500.

While, in the art arena, a Daniel Merriam (American, b. 1963) surrealistic painting/mixed media of an elephant on a bridge with monkeys in the elephant mount, very colorful, drawn and watercolor-painted in high detail with lacquer, signed lower right, with copyright mark, dated '06. [Art: 23" H x 13.5" W; Frame: 32" H x 23" W] sold for $7800 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] went for $6500.

Decorative Arts also showed well, with 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] going for $5525 and a Pair of Belle Epoque porcelain and gilt metal 9-light torchieres, 20th century, the elaborately acanthus and "C" scroll arms above a turquoise and white columnar standard, the lower section depicting the Three Graces amidst flowers, above urn form swag decorated base with gilt metal framework and gilding, mark to one column. [81" H x 33" Diameter]. Property from an Old Westbury Long Island Private collection, which sold for $2600.


Richard MacDonald (American, b. 1946) Jaques in the Box cold painted bronze sculpture, 1988. Sold for $3250.

A top seller in jewelry was the Gold and Metal Charm Bracelet, 14K yellow gold interwoven wide wire link bracelet suspending approximately 26 assorted charms variously marked including 14K gold basket, thimble, wedding band, heart, charm with diamond, heart & arrow, envelope, enamel leaf, pug, 22K gold cupid charm, etc., bracelet clasp marked "14K", 99.63 dwt. inclusive, selling for $9,750.