ATLANTA, Ga. - A handsome early 19th century mahogany tall-case clock made by Jacob Eby of Mannheim, Pa. (1776-1828) chimed on time for $10,620, and a colorful offset lithograph printed on wove paper by renowned pop artist Roy Lichtenstein (Am., 1923-1997) titled Sunrise, fetched $7,080 at a Summer Collections & Estates Auction held August 27th-28th by Ahlers & Ogletree.

The auction was held in Ahlers & Ogletree's gallery, at 715 Miami Circle (Suite 210) in Atlanta. Just over 1,160 lots came up for bid, in a wide range of categories, mostly pulled from prominent local estates and collections. There were 437 registered in-house and absentee bidders, and 645 absentee and phone bids were cast. Including the buyer's premium, the auction grossed $710,000.

As with many of the firm's previous auctions, most of the bidder action was internet-generated. Over 8,200 people registered to bid through LiveAuctioneers.com, representing more than 16 countries; another 2,769 bidders participated via Invaluable.com, from eight countries; and 91 people registered to bid on BidSquare.com. That's more than 11,000 people participating online.

The Jacob Eby clock attracted bidders who were wow'd by the 95-inch-tall case, hand-painted dial (signed “Jacob Eby Mannheim”) and other outstanding features, all resting on bracket feet with a federal eagle inlaid roundel. The dial appeared under a moon phase, with Roman numerals showing within a chapter ring and fluted spandrels, atop a cove molded waist and flat panel base.

The Lichtenstein color litho, from 1965, was artist-signed in pencil and was in an edition from an unknown print run. It was a modern work, depicting the sun rising above undulating hills in red, with highlighted borders in blue. The unframed sheet measured about 18 ¼ inches by 24 ½ inches. Lichtenstein, along with Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns, helped define American pop art. Modern prints by Warhol and Robert Raushenberg were also sold as part of the fine art category.

Following are additional highlights from the auction. All prices quoted include an 18 percent buyer's premium.

The runner-up lot of the auction was a late 19th or early 20th century British School oil on canvas depiction of a naval battle scene from the Napoleonic Wars, titled Battle of Trafalgar, signed “G. Watters” ($10,030). Also, a circa 1990 mixed media figural neo-surrealistic painting on colored paper by Paul Pletka (Am., b. 1946), titled Yellow-Rumpted Cacique, artist signed, made $1,770.

A French 19th century provincial style carved walnut secretary, featuring astragal glazed doors enclosed in an adjustable and shelved interior, above a slant front desk opening to four stepped drawers, 92 ½ inches tall, brought $7,080; while an unusual Louis XVI-style gilt bronze six-light chandelier, after a similar design by Pierre Gouthiere (Fr., 1732-1813), 38 inches tall, hit $3,245.

A ladies’ Art Deco platinum, diamond and sapphire necklace pendant of tapered form, boasting a one-carat central European cut diamond surrounded by sapphire accents, 17 inches in length, fetched $5,900. Also, a polished chrome modern abstract sculpture, titled Double U, apparently unsigned but attributed to Mary Preminger (Am., 1920-1997), 19 ¾ inches tall, rose to $2,950.

From the Asian category, a late 19th or early 20th century Chinese finely potted porcelain bottle vase with cobalt blue underglaze clouds and underglaze red and green dragons, 23 inches tall, knocked down at $2,360; and a 19th century Japanese katana sword of traditional form, with a long chagreen handle (or tsuka) and carved wood scabbard, 36 ½ inches long, sold for $1,298.

An exquisite and large Chinese School silk embroidery panel from the Qing Dynasty (19th century or earlier), depicting cocks fighting in a landscape setting, 79 ½ inches by 50 inches, went for $5,310; and a fine palace-size, hand-woven Persian Bakhtiari wool rug, made in Iran, with a full, floral design resting on a red field, 11 feet 7 inches by 15 feet 7 inches, hit $3,245.

Furniture lots included a pair of late 19th century English Gothic Revival stained and carved oak cabinets, each with a square, beveled edge top above four paneled sides and with a central Gothic arch, both 46 inches tall ($2,655); and a pair of Marcel Breuer (Hungarian, 1902-1981) “Wassily” lounge chairs made for Knoll (American, N.Y., 1938- ), designed in 1925 ($1,416).

Ahlers & Ogletree's next big sale will be a three-day Autumn Noteworthy Collections Auction, slated for the weekend of October 14-16, also in the Atlanta gallery. Offered will be over 1,200 lots of fine period antiques, art, decorative arts, Mid-Century Modern, silver, estate jewelry, Asian art, lighting, textiles and more. The auction will be highlighted by a large collection of rare and fine American and Continental art glass and perfume bottles, a private collection of Modern and Mid-Century Modern furniture and decorative arts, and a large collection of modern art.

Ahlers & Ogletree is a multi-faceted, family-owned business that spans the antiques, estate sale, wholesale, liquidation, auction and related industries. Ahlers & Ogletree is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign an item, an estate or a collection, you may call them at 404-869-2478; or, you can send them an e-mail, to consign@AandOauctions.com.

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