Annual Maine Summer Auction

Monday, August 25, 2025 4:00 pm

(previews: Sunday 24th, 3 pm-6 pm; day of auction 11 am-4 pm)
Rockland Elks Lodge, 210 Rankin St., Rockland, Maine
(Auction hall is fully air-conditioned)

Important collection of antique mourning jewelry, (4) trays, over 120 pieces.

Important collection of antique mourning jewelry, (4) trays, over 120 pieces.

14k Tiffany suite, 7.5 dwt.

14k Tiffany suite, 7.5 dwt.

Jabel 18k diamond double-channel ring.

Jabel 18k diamond double-channel ring.

Harvey Gantt portfolio (9 prints)

Harvey Gantt portfolio (9 prints)

Galt platinum sapphire and diamond cocktail ring.

Galt platinum sapphire and diamond cocktail ring.

Fine 14k bracelet.

Fine 14k bracelet.

Early Persian runner, 3'4" x 8'7".

Wonderful white swan decoy, 20

Wonderful white swan decoy, 20".

American tall clock with inlay, unsigned.

American tall clock with inlay, unsigned.

Chippendale claw-and-ball-foot Boston chest, 36

Chippendale claw-and-ball-foot Boston chest, 36" w.

18th-c. country Queen Anne button-foot tavern table.

18th-c. country Queen Anne button-foot tavern table.

Rare bannister-back armchair with carved pinwheels and paw feet.

Rare bannister-back armchair with carved pinwheels and paw feet.

Important art pottery vase, 21

Important art pottery vase, 21" tall.

Schimmel-style carved walnut eagle.

Schimmel-style carved walnut eagle.

Schooner H.A. Dewitt, Bath, ME, by William P. Stubbs, 1842-1909, 20

Schooner H.A. Dewitt, Bath, ME, by William P. Stubbs, 1842-1909, 20" x 30".

Selection of carved eagles.

Selection of carved eagles.

Oil portrait of 3-year-old Katherine Forbes by Gladys Thayer, 1886-1945, 25

Oil portrait of 3-year-old Katherine Forbes by Gladys Thayer, 1886-1945, 25" x 34".

19th-c. copper pig weathervane.

19th-c. copper pig weathervane.

19th-c. pilot house copper eagle, 32

19th-c. pilot house copper eagle, 32" span.

Original package drawing in Indiana’s hand.

Original package drawing in Indiana’s hand.

Robert Indiana, 1928-2018. The Demuth American Dream #5 (The Golden Five), signed artist proof #10 of 18. Detailed images available.

Robert Indiana, 1928-2018. The Demuth American Dream #5 (The Golden Five), signed artist proof #10 of 18.
Detailed images available.

Tattistone sculpture by Louise Nevelson, 1899-1988, 14

Tattistone sculpture by Louise Nevelson, 1899-1988, 14".

Tattistone shadowbox plaque by Louise Nevelson, 1899-1988, 14

Tattistone shadowbox plaque by Louise Nevelson, 1899-1988, 14" x 17".

Tattistone sculpture by Louise Nevelson, 1899-1988, 22

Tattistone sculpture by Louise Nevelson, 1899-1988, 22".

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I am pleased to announce our Annual Maine Summer Auction this year. The works of several important artists lead the sale along with a great lineup of antiques, jewelry, early American furniture, paintings, rugs, folk art, sterling silver, custom-made furniture, ephemera, collectibles, and much more, all from local estates and collections.

Highlights include: (3) Sculptures by Louise Nevelson, 1899-1988, directly from the family, The Demuth American Dream #5 (The Golden Five) by Robert Indiana, 1928-2018, artist proof 10/18, The Harvey Gantt portfolio 59/250, consisting of (9) signed prints by artists Lichtenstein, Ruscha, Serra, Johns, Diebenkorn, Rauschenberg, Oldenburg, Baldessari, and Motherwell, 1917 oil portrait of 3-year-old Katherine Forbes in red dress, by Gladys Thayer, 1886-1945, rare 19th-c. copper Pilot House eagle, oil portrait by William P. Stubbs, 1842-1909 of the Schooner H.A. Dewitt, built in Bath, ME, 1873, rare early bannister-back armchair w/ carved pinwheels and paw feet, several great carved eagles from a prominent Maine family, important art pottery bulbous vase 21" tall, 19th-c. copper pig weathervane, 18th-c. oval top tavern table w/ stretcher base, American brass works tall clock with bold design and inlay, early claw-and-ball-foot Chippendale Boston chest, 18th-c. Queen Anne delicate drop-leaf table, set of 6 maple bow-back Windsor chairs by Jim Brown, founder of Windsor Chairmakers, Lincolnville, ME, an incredible collection of 19th-c. mourning jewelry consisting of miniature portraits, hair jewelry, brooches, pins, rings, etc., and so much more!

My best, Bruce

Please try to join us for this less than 200-lot auction of
great fresh to the market antiques for your buying pleasure.
We gladly accept absentee and live phone bidding. Please call with any questions.

BRUCE GAMAGE JR.
ANTIQUE/ESTATE AUCTIONEER
467 MAIN ST., ROCKLAND, ME 04841

207-594-4963 • FAX 207-594-0674
E-MAIL: BGAMAGE48@GMAIL.COM
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www.gamageantiques.com

TERMS: 17.5% Buyer’s Premium with 2.5% discount for check or cash.
Checks accepted with proper I.D. or preapproval • MC/Visa/American Express

Maine sales tax of 5.5% applies • Dealers must supply tax I.D. certificate
Auctioneer reserves the right to hold certain items until checks clear • All listings are subject to error