PITTSFIELD, MASS.- Fontaine's Auction Gallery presents an important Two-Day Fine & Decorative Arts Auction June 6-7 to include over 1,000 lots of 19th/20th century lighting, Tiffany lamps, art glass, leaded glass windows, fine silver, porcelain, marble and bronze statuary, Asian items, paintings, American and European furniture, clocks, fine jewelry and coins. The sale will feature an array of Tiffany windows from Forest Hill Abbey, Kansas City, Mo., a Paul Evans Deep Relief cabinet, a fine Tiffany Studios "Dogwood" chandelier, and an extensive St. Gauden's $20 Double Eagle gold coin collection. Further highlighting the sale will be over 200 Tiffany Studios items, including examples of the Dragonfly, Peony, Poppy, Poinsettia, Dogwood and Lotus. Preview by appointment only June 4-5. Bidding is available via internet, phone and absentee.


Tiffany Studios Dichroic "Dragonfly" table lamp ($70/90,000).

Leading the highly curated selection of Tiffany Studios lighting will be several variations of its popular "Dragonfly" table lamp from over three decades. A circa 1905 example ($100/125,000) has a 20-inch diameter shade impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York" and a base impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 28615" with the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company monogram. A circa 1910 Dichroic "Dragonfly" table lamp ($80/100,000) has a same sized shade impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 1495" with a base impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 395." Also crossing the block will be a "Drophead Dragonfly" table lamp ($80/120,000), circa 1920, has a "Roman" base and a 22-inch diameter shade impressed "Tiffany Studios, NY, 1507."

Floral themed Tiffany lamps are among its most perennially popular and on offer are a "Lotus" table lamp ($80/120,000), circa 1910, having a 26 ¼-inch diameter shade impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 1524-11” as well as a fine "Peony" table lamp ($70/90,000) circa 1910, in leaded glass, confetti glass and patinated bronze with an 18-inch diameter shade impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 1475-28."


Tiffany Studios "Dogwood" chandelier ($100/150,000).

While table lamps typically dominate the selection of Tiffany lighting at Fontaine’s, this auction boasts not one but three standout chandeliers. Estimated at $100/150,000 is a "Dogwood" chandelier, circa 1910, impressed "Tiffany Studios, New York, 605-15" while a rarely seen Dichroic "Fish Scale" chandelier ($80/120,000), circa 1910, marked "Tiffany Studios, New York," and with six "Tulip" shades, each marked "L.C.T." Another rare item featured is a Tiffany Studios "Moorish" chandelier ($60/80,000), early 20th century, in blue favrile glass and patinated bronze with its stalactite shade engraved "L.C.T. Favrile, 897N."


Another expected top lot will be this Tiffany Studios landscape window ($80/120,000), circa 1910.

Among a grouping of seven Tiffany Studios landscape windows from Forest Hill Abbey, commissioned directly by Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo., are several figural & scenic landscapes with vibrant sunset scenes, expected to fetch close to half a million dollars, circa 1920.


Fine collection of St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle gold coins, 1907-1928 (No 1921-P) ($60/80,00).

Hailing from a private collection of Connecticut comes an unusual offering for Fontaine’s, which is likely to greatly pique buyers’ interest: a collection of eighteen St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle gold coins, ranging from 1907 to 1928 (No 1921-P) estimated at $60/$80,000.


A Fine English Sterling Silver Eight-Piece Tea & Coffee Service, Lionel Alfred Crichton, London ($25/35,000), early Twentieth Century.

Rounding out the auction will be a rare Bigelow, Kennard & Co., "Cherry Blossom" chandelier with three satellite shades ($35/45,000), early 20th Century, in leaded glass and bronze; a signed Paul Evans deep relief cabinet, Model PE-42 ($20/30,000), circa 1975, and a fine English sterling silver eight-piece tea and coffee service, Lionel Alfred Crichton, London, weighing over 425 troy ounces ($25/35,000).


Wooton Desk Co. extra grade cabinet secretary ($10/15,000).

Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is the oldest operating auction gallery in Western Massachusetts. It has earned the trust of collectors, investors and gallery owners worldwide. All cataloged lots receive nationwide exposure to the firm’s database of more than 30,000 select buyers. Fontaine’s Auction Gallery has been voted “Best Antique Auction Gallery” eight times by the public.


Leading jewelry offerings is this 18K yellow gold, diamond, black onyx and ruby leopard bracelet/brooch ($15/25,000).

Fontaine’s is actively seeking quality items for all upcoming auctions, to include furniture, lighting, art glass, clocks and watches, paintings, porcelains, bronze and marble statuary, Asian items, art glass and cameo glass, Russian objects, silver, musical, coin-op, advertising, toys, banks, gaming and carousel items.


Paul Evans (1931-1987), Deep Relief Cabinet, Model PE-42 ( $20/30,000), circa 1975.

The firm will buy outright or accept on consignment. Call 413- 448-8922 and ask to speak with John Fontaine, or you can send Mr. Fontaine an email to info@fontainesauction.com. For more information about the company and the upcoming auction schedule, visit www.fontainesauction.com. Updates are posted frequently. Fontaine’s Auction Gallery is located at 1485 West Housatonic Street (Route 20), Pittsfield, Mass. For more information, visit www.FontainesAuction.com or call 413-448-8922.


Tiffany Studios, a rare Dichroic "Fish Scale" chandelier ($80/120,000).