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Sales Reach Over $700,000 at Cowa
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American History, Including the Civil War Auction
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October 27, 2011
Special Collections Online Auction: Books on Cincinnati The Herb Merritt Collection
SALE DATES: 11/23/11 - 12/5/11
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October 11, 2011
Cowans + Clark + DelVecchio Modern Ceramic Art and Craft Auctions
SALES: Legends: Material Masters 11/4/11, 7:00 PM CDT
Modern Ceramic Art and Design 11/5/11, 10 AM CDT
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Fall Fine and Decorative Art Auction
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September 29, 2011
Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction
SALE: 10/25/11 10 AM EDT, 10/26/11 10 AM EDT
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September 14, 2011
Fall Fine and Decorative Art Auction
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September 9, 2011
American Indian and Western Art Auction
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August 27, 2011
Asian Art Auction
SALE: 8/26/11 8 AM EDT, 8/27/11 8 AM EDT
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Sales Total Over $1.1 Million at Cowan's
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American Indian and Western Art Auction
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August 10, 2011
The Ed Burchard Flat-Mount Stereoview Collection
SALE: 8/11/11 - 8/22/11
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Special Collections Online
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August 8, 2011
Summer Decor Auction
SALE: 8/25/11 10 AM EDT
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August 3, 2011
Asian Art Auction
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August 2, 2011
Summer World at War Auction
SALE: 8/10/11 10 AM EDT
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July 23, 2011
Summer Fine and Decorative Art Auction
SALE: 7/23/11 10 AM EDT
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June 29, 2011
The Property of Isabelle Paul, Indian Hill, Ohio
SALE: 7/7/11 10 AM EDT
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June 29, 2011
The Property of Isabelle Paul, Indian Hill, Ohio
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June 24, 2011
Summer Fine and Decorative Art Auction
SALE: 7/23/11 10 AM EDT
PREVIEW: 7/22/11 12 PM - 6 PM, 7/23/11 8 AM - 10 AM EDT
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The second Cowan's + Clark + DelVecchio Modern and Contemporary Ceramics Auction was hailed a success as phone, online, and floor bidders battled for pieces by Peter Voulkos, Lucie Rie, Betty Woodman, and the astounding Dorothy Miner Ceramics Lib
Cowans + Clark + DelVecchio is pleased to announce our second Modern and Contemporary Ceramics Auction will feature fresh-to-the-market ceramics from the collection of Dorothy Miner (1936-2008) of New York City. The auction is divided into three
Cowan's May 21 Spring Fine and Decorative Art Auction was hailed a success as a grouping of 80 lots of Chinese decorative arts in the auction sold for significantly higher than their pre-auction estimates. Sales of these Chinese decorative arts, totaling
Cowan's Auctions is pleased to announce our upcoming May 21 Spring Fine and Decorative Art Auction, featuring a large collection of fresh-to-the-market Chinese decorative arts. The auction also includes American, Continental, and Asian furniture, pa
Cowan's April 27 Historic Firearms and Early Militaria auction was hailed a success. The 800-lot sale, held at Cowan's salesroom, offered antique firearms and early militaria items from the 16th to the 20th centuries. With over 1000 bidders from over 40 s
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A one-of-a-kind pistol will hit the auction block on April 27, 2011, at Cowan's Spring Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction. The 800-lot sale, to be held at Cowan's salesroom, offers antique firearms and early militaria items from the 16th to the
Cowan’s American Indian and Western Art Auction took place on March 25, 2011, and featured a unique selection of fresh-to-the-market beadwork, paintings, carvings, weavings and basketry from America’s history dating from the 19th to the 20t
Cowan’s will offer an original bronze cast of Frederic Remington’s Bronco Buster in the March 25, 2011 American Indian and Western Art Auction. This sale offers a unique selection of fresh-to-the-market beadwork, paintings, carvings, weavin
Sale also Includes a number of paintings by well known American and International artists
CINCINNATI – On February 5, 2011, Cowan’s will host its Winter Fine and Decorative Art Auction, featuring a wonderful collection of furnit
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With a room full of bidders at Chicago’s Navy Pier, and phones busy for nearly every lot, the inaugural Cowans + Clark + DelVecchio Modern and Contemporary Ceramics Auction radiated palpable energy throughout the entire 84-lot sale. The auc
Cowan's Historic Firearms and Early Militia Auction took place on October 27 and 28, 2010, featuring a large collection of rifles, shotguns, modern handguns, uniforms, swords, firearm paraphernalia, and a fantastic collection of engraved powderhorns.
Cowan’s Auctions continued to hone its Americana market by presenting the American Scene Auction on October 9, 2010. Keeping Continental and Asian items to a separate, focused sale, the American Scene featured all things American -
On October 27th, 2010, Cowan’s will host its Fall Antique and Modern Firearms auction. This 1663 lot auction features a great selection of firearms and firearms accessories from the 16th century through the 21st century, including a fantastic
Cowan's employees were busy on the phones on September 9, 2010, as several lots in the American Indian and Western Art Auction attracted over 15 phone bidders. Collectors and dealers waited anxiously for the hammer to drop on featured lots, including an i
Cowan's Auctions Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Department attended the July 2010 Kansas City Gun Show. While at the show they picked up some consignments and showcased the Henry Rifle that will be offered in their Fall 2010 Historic Firearms and E
The paintings of Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000) are increasingly growing in popularity on the art market. His large works have sold at major auction houses to collectors interested in pieces by a Vietnamese artist that combine Oriental subjec
In our upcoming July auction, we will be featuring a series of Orientalist works by reputable artists, including three by Cincinnati, OH native, Louis Joseph Endres (1896-1989): Orientalist Marketplace, Moroccan Scene, and Orientalist Man.
Henri Edmond Cross (1856-1910) (original name: Henry Edmond Joseph Delacroix) was a prolific artist - many of his paintings, drawings and studies have surfaced at auction, and now Coastal Scene, which will be for sale in our Decorative Euro
Cowan’s European and Asian Fine and Decorative Art Auction, July 31, 2010 will feature Continental furniture, paintings, pottery and porcelain, and Orientalia. Leading the sale is a Portrait of a Woman by Frederick Soulacroix titled Resting wi
The deadline to consign to Cowan's Fall American Indian and Western Art Auction is June 30, 2010. Contact Danica Farnand at danica@cowans.com for more information. The auction will also feature works by Western artists such as Carl Bodmer and
Lincoln family ephemera led Cowan’s June 11, 2010, American History Auction. The auction marked the 15th anniversary of Cowan’s and garnered wide media attention for several important lots, many of which came from the family of Robert To
CINCINNATI – Cowan’s inaugural World at War Auction will take place June 22, 2010 in Cincinnati. The sale will be the first of its kind to feature international war regalia from the twentieth century. The sale features items from t
Several items relating to Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln led Cowan’s June 11, 2010 auction, American History, Including the Civil War. The auction marked the 15th anniversary of Cowan’s and garnered wide media attention for several import
Everyday I get a slew of emails with multiple pictures attached of items people are curious about or are thinking about selling. I have noticed recently, that there has been a number of baskets which are being confused for Native American. These baskets a
Cowan’s Auctions announces the June 11, 2010 auction of an extraordinary group of Abraham Lincoln family artifacts that illustrate important facets of the family’s history. Also featured in the American History Auction are P.T. Barnum it
Cowan’s inaugural World at War Auction will take place June 22, 2010 in Cowan's Cincinnati, Ohio, salesroom. The auction is the first of its kind to feature intern
Cowan’s inaugural American Scene Auction had total proceeds surpassing $500,000 for 404 lots. Regional items, such as a Kentucky Latonia Racetrack Painting, a portrait of a Derby winner by Walter Herbert Wheeler, and an Anna Pottery Pig Flask
The Arctic is a cold and hostile land, and amazingly has been inhabited for thousands of years. The environment coupled with the Eskimo world view has created a unique form of art which spans from mysterious and powerful to fun and whimsical.
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Here's a remarkable archive in Cowan's upcoming auction, American History, Including the Civil War. The archive is Tom Thumb's Boots, Kepi, Pants, Topcoat, and Vest.
The archive consists of his finely tailored matching dark blue wool "mo
Cowan's upcoming auction, American History, Including the Civil War features great documents and manuscripts, including this interesting letterpress copy book.
It is a Salmon P Chase, U.S. Chief Justice and Secretary of Treasury, Letterpress&n
Next month, Cowan's will offer 26 assorted items that came from Robert Todd Beckwith, the last male descendent of Abraham Lincoln. The items are featured in the auction American History, Including the Civil War, which is on June 11, 2010.
One major
Cowan's is gearing up for another American Indian & Western Art auction, September 10, 2010.
Check out a few pieces in our warehouse!
This Zuni Olla has a concave base with with five-heart line deer motif and is from the late 19th cent
Cowan’s first American Scene auction features American antiques, decorative art, fine art and folk art from the 18th to the 20th centuries. The free and open-to-the-public auction will take place on Saturday, May 22 in Cowan’s salesroom.
Cowan's appraisers have traveled quite a bit this year, giving appraisal fairs at several institutions including the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis and Worthington Libraries in Columbus. This past Saturday, our very own Diane Wachs was interv
As the processing is well under way for this Fall's Fine and Decorative Arts auction, I thought I'd take a moment to share some of the highlights, and some of my favorites. It's going to be an outstanding sale with over 800 lots of conservatively es
Cowan’s April 28 and 29, 2010, Historic Firearms and Early Militaria had total proceeds reach over $1,023,700, with 859 bidders competing for 1265 lots. Featuring two significant collections of cavalry materials, the first day of the auction p
Check out this unique Pattyn Products Space Age Aluminum Lamp in Cowan's upcoming auction, The American Scene: Furniture, Paintings, and Folk Art. The auction will be held on May 22, 2010.
The tiered aluminum space age lamp has inset band of
Although advertised as the American Scene, our May auction also showcases a prominent group of 20th-century Modernist works made by international artists. One such example includes Henri de Toulouse Lautrec's (French, 1864-1901) litho
Cowan's Auctions will be offering several exceptional WPA era paintings in our upcoming American Scene Auction on May 22, 2010. The WPA, or the Works Progress Administration, was implemented in 1935 by Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression,
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Hoosier School of Art brought Impressionism to the Mid-West, reachings its height from 1890-1907. Working in the plein-air technique, these paintings depicted the rural Indiana countryside. T.C. Steele
Currier & Ives prints from the 19th century are highly marketable and sought after by collectors. Working from1834-1907, Nathaniel Currier's (American, 1813-1888) lithography printing firm, Currier & Ives, printed approximately 1,000
Boutique hotel 21C in Louisville, Kentucky, often comes up in conversations around here. Whenever one of our staff is taking a weekend away, the first question asked is "Are you going to 21C?" The four-year-old hotel
Check out this article about Tiffany's Metalware from the early 20th century!
One of the most common of all household accessories is the picture frame. Enter nearly any home and you will find at least one framed photograph adorning any mantel or
A "Wind of Madness", or as they say in French, "Un Vent de Folie" has swept through Cowan's Auctions. The fabulous singer, dancer, and entertainer, Josephine Baker, will be making an appearance in Cowan's American History Auction, sche
Curly maple seems to have an unending appeal. Understandable. It is a light wood, it's figured and vibrant and...well, no one can specifically say why they like it - they just do. Curly maple is a feature of the wood where the growth of the
Check out this great Andrew Clemens Sand Bottle with Patriotic Decoration and Milo!
The bottle will appear in Cowan's upcoming auction, The American Scene: Furniture, Paintings, and Folk Art.
The sand bottle is in a sealed apothecary jar an
Several folk portraits will be offered in Cowan's upcoming auction, The American Scene: Furniture, Paintings, and Folk Art, May 22, 2010.
The first lot is two Massachusetts Folk Portraits by James Hathaway. Ca 1838, the pair of folk por
Wes Cowan and other Cowan's experts will be visiting Worthington, Ohio April 16, 2010 for the Worthington Libraries Talk and Appraisal Fair!
Staff will be appraising historical Americana, early photography, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and work
A Springfield Model 1903, 1921 National Match Rifle will hit the block in Cowan's Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction, April 28-29, 2010.
The firearm is a superbly conditioned National Match rifle. .30-06 caliber, it has a 24" barrel
Cowan’s March 26, 2010 American Indian and Western Auction had total proceeds reach over $762,000. The catalogued portion of the auction offered 507 lots, and an online-only second session that immediately followed featured an additional 309 l
An early 20th century “Pairpoint” reverse-painted shade with side panels of pilgrims and sailing vessel, unusual undulating top with alternating rows of reverse-painted flowers between swags of leaves and berries, the front and back of s
Cowans + Clark + DelVecchio Inaugural Ceramic auction date is set for November 6th 2010, and will be held at the Navy Pier in Chicago. The auction will be affiliated with SOFA Chicago, the Sculpture, Objects and Functional Art Exposition.
We are
Cowan's Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction, April 28, 2010 is set to be a great sale! The auction features 1,000 + lots with items ranging from the Civil War up to WWII.
One great piece is this First Model Henry Rifle. The firearm has a
Here's yet another great painting being offered in Cowan's upcoming auction, The American Scene: Furniture, Paintings, and Folk Art. The action is on May 22, 2010.
This is a Landscape with Figure by William Lamb Picknell. It is titled &
With only a week since the completion of the March American Indian Art auction, the September sale has begun forming already. We are pleased to offer the Van Zelst's American Indian art collection which consists of some very nice northwest coast ca
Here's an interesting item we don't see at Cowan's everyday: a Martin Double Ought 21 Guitar.
The guitar has a serial number 77007 and was manufactured in 1941. The sides and back are done in Brazilian rosewood and features scalloped bracing.
“What’s the scrap value for my sterling silver?” Cowan's staff are asked this question all the time, and in fact, it is a consideration when we evaluate silver flatware. The reason is the reality of the silver flatware market – it
Cowan's American Indian and Western Art Auction was held Friday, March 26, 2010, and was met with great success.
Check out some of the top sellers from the auction!
The top selling item in the auction was this Yavapai Apache Figural Olla, which so
I know it is late, but before I call it a day, I wanted to share an excellent Civil War CDV that Cowan's just acquired for its upcoming American History, Including the Civil War Auction!
This cdv, that appears to be (and hopefull
Several paintings by artist Henry Hintermeister are being featured in Cowan's upcoming auction, The American Scene: Furniture, Paintings, and Folk Art. The auction will be held on May 22, 2010.
The first, a Genre Scene by Henry Hintermeister,
PBS's "History Detectives" is gearing up for another great season and a big question is on many minds. Do objects tell stories?
Many fans have responded to this question on Facebook. An overwhelming response came in over the past few days
Jack Lewis, Wes Cowan, and Joe Moran represented Cowan's Auctions at the "Original Baltimore" Antique Arms Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.
The 55th annual show focuses on pre-1898 militaria, but also presents some of the finest an
Cowan's upcoming American Scene Auction has great furniture to offer! Take a look at some of these fine pieces.
The American Scene: Furniture, Paintings, and Folk Art, will be held on May 22, 2010.
A New York Style Federal Sofa is one item a
Cowan's Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction is just under a month away! Check out this great WWII GI Issue Auto Ordnance Thompson Sub-Machinegun.
The gun is .45 caliber with a 10" barrel and a serial number of "306495."&nbs
INDIANAPOLIS - Jack Lewis and Wes Cowan spent a busy day on Saturday, March 13th at the Antique Arms Collectors Show at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana.
On his feet from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM, without so much as a break, Jack Le
Yippee Ki Yay, Wild Bill Hickok Has Arrived Today!
I am pleased to announce the addition of a rare Wild Bill Hickok cdv to Cowan's Upcoming Civil War / American History Featuring the West Auction, taking place June 11, 2010. The photograph, p
Cowan's is offering many great paintings in their upcoming American Scene: Furniture, Paintings, and Folk Art Auction, May 22, 2010.
One in particular is a Landscape by Frank Bromley. Titled "Fall River Scene," it is signed and hous
Cowan's representatives, Wes Cowan and Jack Lewis, the director of the Firearms Department will be at The "Original Baltimore" Antique Arms Show, March 20-21.
They will be accepting quality American History and Firearms & Militaria con
Cowan's will be offering an outstanding painting of Chief Red Cloud by John Hauser in their upcoming American Indian and Western Art Auction, March 26, 2010.
Hauser (American, 1858-1913), a Cincinnati, Ohio artist, is well known for his paintings
An 1849 Ames Rifleman's Sword has made its way to Cowan's and will hit the block in the Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction.
The knife has a 12" spear point blade that is 1.6" wide and 0.25" thick. It is marked "
Check out this great Pairpoint Bird of Paradise Lamp that will be offered in The American Scene: Furniture, Paintings and Folk Art.
The lamp features a reverse painted shade with painted exotic bird of paradise birds among colorful foliage.
A little pig has come to market at Cowan's Auctions, I am referring to an Anna Pottery pig flask, a rare example with glass eyes. Usually the eyes on these pigs are incised circles, but Anna Pottery did make owl figures with glass
Cowan's Midnight John Painter Library of American Indian and Western Art Auction is going on now!
The wonderful collection comes from the private library of collector and enthusiast John Painter of Cincinnati, Ohio. Over the years, Painter am
On Saturday, I left the warmth of Cincinnati and ventured into the Cleveland tundra to attend the opening of the Thaw Collection of American Indian Art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. There were some absolutely beautiful pieces on exhibit. The
Cowan's American Indian and Western Art Auction is right around the corner! Check out this fabulous Cheyenne Beaded Hide Tobacco Bag and other great pieces.
The bag is sinew-sewn using bead colors of red white-heart, greasy yellow, pony trader blue
Cowan's first American Scene Auction will be held on May 22, 2010 and includes American antiques, decorative arts, fine art, and folk art.
A Landscape by George Bladen Fox is one item being offered in the auction. The painting displays animal
This horn came into our offices a few months ago fresh out of the attic from our neighboring state of Kentucky. The horn is 16 inches in overall length and is a fine example of a classic New York Map Horn.
The horn is engraved "
Here at Cowan's, we love to fill the offices with wonderful paintings slated for upcoming auctions. Unfortunately, they are only around for a few months, but alas, that is the auction business.
Wes Cowan's tastes change every so often, from fo
Of the 11 McClellan saddles coming up in Cowan's Auctions April 28th & 29th, 2010 Historic Firearms and Early Military Auction, one saddle has a distinct local tie-in. The saddle has a brass oval stamp on the front near side region of
Two Springfield rifles in excellent condition will be featured in Cowan's Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction, April 28-29, 2010. The rifle is .22 caliber, with a 30" heavy round barrel, and a serial number of 1042. It was one of
Cowan's February 20, 2010 Winter Fine and Decorative Art Auction realized high prices on many unique items, including a 1920 motorcycle.
The Low Number Indian Scout Motorcycle sold for $25,850.00, exceeding its pre-auction estimate. The Indian Scou
Cowan’s February 20, 2010 Fine and Decorative Art Auction lasted longer than expected, thanks to spirited bidding from the full house, phone bidders, and on iCowans. The auction totaled just under $700,000, with 867 bidders vying for 461 lots.
Cowan's knows that you have been waiting patiently throughout the last 13 days, like the wonderfully posed young lady pictured in the sixth plate daguerreotype below, to find out what early photographs you have won. However, bidders still have o
Well, it has been a long time coming... but the March 26th, American Indian and Western Art auction is now available for viewing. During this time we had a little excitement when a life-size bronze of Rain-in-the-Face by David McGary arrived at
During the early part of the 1830s, Western expansion was in its full force. Following the Treaty of Greenville in 1795, Ohio was admitted as the 17th State of the Union in 1803, and was rapidly settled. The push West continued. The Miss
Cowan's annual Spring American Indian and Western Art Auction is right around the corner!
There are several great paintings in the auction, Friday, March 26, 2010.
One, by Donald Teague, depicts several men on horseback who appear to be posing for
Cowan's Auctions hosted a cocktail party on Thursday, February 18, 2010 to celebrate the announcement of our partnership with Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio. Cowans + Clark + DelVecchio will hold semi-annual auctions of Modern and Contemporary Cer
Rarely do you find a great Mid-Century space age lamp, let along two designed by Walter von Nessen. Both having tiered aluminum with inset bands of brass and bakelite and a center inset socket surrounded by six horizontal spaced discs, manufactured by Pat
Cowan's Auctions is gearing up for its World at Wars Sale on June 22, 2010. This sale will encompass item pertaining to the 20th Century warfare. This is a new sale for Cowan's Auctions and we look forward to future auctions with this theme.
A large co
Cowan's will be offering an outstanding Indian Tomahawk in the upcoming Historic Firearms and Early Militaria auction, April 28-29, 2010.
The Indian Tomahawk has a forged Missouri-style head with a nicely shaped bowl and rings. The pipe bowl is unu
Topping Cowan's list of favorite items in the upcoming Winter Fine and Decorative Art Auction is a wonderful Hunting Scene by William McKendree Snyder.
The painting depicts a hunting dog roaming through a field, with waving grass and bushes.
Cowan’s Auctions is seeking quality consignments of Arts and Crafts and Aesthetic Movement ceramics, art pottery, art glass, silver and furniture for the May 22nd American Scene auction.
For more information, contact our specialist at artsandcrafts
A Rookwood Vellum Landscape Plaque by artist Fred Rothenbusch is set to hit the block on February 20, 2010 in Cowan's Winter Fine and Decorative Art Auction.
The plaque depicts a winter landscape with snow capped mountains, tall furs, and reflecting wate
An exquisite Navajo 14 k Gold Belt Buckle with Blue Gem Turquoise is just one of many lots of Southwest jewelry in Cowan's upcoming American Indian and Western Art Auction.
The belt buckle is signed "JH", probably for Navajo smith Jimmy H
Cowan's April 28, 2010 Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction will feature a Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver plus Officer's Sword and Complete Archive.
It is a lot of six pieces of equipment, weapons and paper archive including a M1850 staff and fie
Cowan's is gearing up for its next American Indian and Western Art Auction, March 26, 2010. An interesting piece is a Tom Hunt Kwakiutl Large Articulated Mask of Sisiutl.
The mask is signed in pencil and hand-carved of red-cedar. It is made i
Cowan's first Midnight American History Auction will feature Early Photography, including Daguerreotypes, Tintypes, and more. The auction will begin February 14, 2010, and last for a 14 day period, ending February 28th.
Highlights of the auct
Cowan's February sale features a Portrait of John Brown and Literature by Edwin Garnet Riley. This lot is an interesting painting and group of material from an individual influenced heavily by and on the fringes of movements such as the Harlem Renai
A fabulous pair of German Tall Case Clocks is just one of many lots of great furniture in Cowan's upcoming Winter Fine and Decorative Art Auction.
The clocks are Continental, from the early 19th century, and walnut. They feature silver and br
Wes Cowan, President and Principal Auctioneer of Cowan’s Auctions, Garth Clark, and Mark Del Vecchio, both of Clark + Del Vecchio Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, have announced a partnership to bring modern and contemporary ceramics to the internat
Last week Cowan's Firearms Department traveled to Hot Springs, Arkansas to pick up a firearms collection. The collection consisted of Civil War/Indian War era firearms, WWI and WWII handguns as well as some American & European Sporting guns.
Pictur
Cowan's Historic Americana Department is now seeking consignments for the June American History auction. Cowan's is dedicated to quality consignments and will be accepting items until March 26, 2010.
Please contact the Historic American Depar
A Composite Wheelock Rifle by Christoph Kuchenreiter is a fine piece that will surely turn heads in Cowan's Spring Antique and Modern Firearms Auction.
The stock of the rifle is ca 1680 and the barrel ca 1710. The barrel is signed "Chris
A beautiful set of Worcester "Queen Charlotte" Pattern Tablewares will be offered in Cowan's Winter Fine and Decorative Art Auction, February 20, 2010.
The set is English, ca 1760-1770 and comes with twenty five pieces of Worcester "
There are several great weavings in Cowan's upcoming American Indian and Western Art Auction, March 26, 2010.
One is a Roomsize Navajo Weaving from the second quarter of the 20th century. It is brown, red, gray, cream, and black and measures
CBS featured Antiques Roadshow Executive Producer Marsha Bemko on the Early Show this morning. Marsha recently published a book titled Antiques Roadshow Behind the Scenes: An Insider's Guide to PBS's #1 Weekly Show. Watch as she appraises a la
A Pair of British Flintlock Officer's Military Holster Pistols by William Brander will be offered in Cowan's Spring Antique and Modern Firearms auction.
The pistols are dated 1765, and are signed "Brander Minories, London" with a stand of arms,
Two Military Appointments Signed by John Jay and George Clinton sold for $1,116. 25 in Cowan's January 21, 2010 American History Absentee and Live auction.
The appointments also include letters referring to the Blennerhassett affair. The firs
Several great paintings will be offered in Cowan's American Indian and Western Art auction, March 26, 2010.
One painting is by George Phippen, entitled "Survival of the Fittest." Phippen (American, 1916-1966) was a self-taught artis
Cowan's will be offering wonderful pieces of Spanish furniture in the Winter Fine and Decorative Art auction, February 20, 2010.
The first is a Spanish Library Table. The 18th century walnut table is rectangular in shape with a plank top above a p
A Fabulous Landscape by R.C. Nuse is set to hit the block in Cowan's Winter Fine and Decorative Art auction, February 20, 2010.
Roy Cleveland Nuse (American 1885-1975) was a teacher at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA.
Cowan’s Auctions, a leader in auctions of significant historical artifacts, has been tapped by Edgar Allan Poe scholar Cliff Krainik to sell at auction a previously-unknown watercolor portrait of Poe by A.C. Smith. Wes Cowan, President and Pri
A great selection of American and British furniture is being offered in Cowan's Winter Fine and Decorative Art auction, February 20, 2010.
A fine example is a Napoleon III Rosewood Suite. It is 19th century, French, in kingwood and tul
A Pattern 1872 Enlisted Cavalry Dress Helmet will hit the block in Cowan's Spring Antique and Modern Firearms auction, April 28, 2010.
The helmet features a black wool body with brass planchet and plume holder with yellow horsehair plume. A b
A Kentucky Folk Portrait by James Thomas Poindexter will be offered in Cowan's Winter Fine and Decorative Art auction, February 20, 2010.
Oil on canvas, the portrait is of a boy within a landscape; he is holding a flower basket and hat. It is
You can always count on Cowan's offering some nice Italian paintings in every Fine Art auction. I'm including a few of my favorites from the February 20th sale here...
A vast array of Italian artist worked prolifically in turn-of-the-century I
A rare pattern 1847 Grimsley saddle will be offered for sale in the Cowan's April 28 and 29th, 2010 auction. This saddle is in remarkably great shape considering its age.
According to author G. Craig Caba in his book, Historic Southern Saddles, Gr
Cowan's American History Absentee and Live auction features over 350 lots. The auction will take place on January 21, 2010, starting at 12 PM.
The auction is ON-LINE ONLY. Those interested can place phone bids, absentee bids on Cowan's
Cowan's American Indian and Western Art auction features two spectacular bronze sculptures by artist Joe Beeler. The auction will take place March 26, 2010.
Beeler (American, 1931-2006), was known for his western art sculptures, paintings, an
There are several fine daguerreotypes featured in Cowan's Midnight American History Auction.
The first is a unique Sixth Plate Daguerreotype of a Baby Reclining on a Loveseat. It is a beautiful portrait from around 1840 and is housed in a ful
Talk about a lot of bang for your buck! Have a look at this unbelievable memory frame in Cowan's February 20th Winter Fine and Decorative Art sale! If your eyes are drawn to the print inside, then you probably shouldn't be collecting antiques!
Join Cowan's staff at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art for an appraisal day on January 16, 2010!
Wes Cowan, Diane Wachs, Graydon Sikes, Katie Landrigan, and Danica Farnand will be at the museum to answer questions and apprais
Last week the Cowan's Firearms department traveled to the state of Michigan to pick up a gun and sword collection. The firearms were mostly from the Civil War era and several specimens had Michigan related history.
The colle
Cowan's recently received an archive of Tom Thumb memorabilia including his entire suit.
The collection comes from Thumb's personal valet and includes his suit, a CDV album, and an ambrotype of his wedding carriage.
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Jack Lewis, Cowan's Director of Firearms and Militaria, discusses in this video a 2nd Regiment Cavalry Standard that will be offered in Cowan's Spring Antique and Modern Firearms Auction on April 28, 2010. The Firearms and Early Militaria Department
The catalogue for Cowan's American History On-Line ONLY auction is now available online.
The sale features over 350 lots, including daguerreotypes, CDVs, and other images.
One highlight is a U.S. Grant Enormous Illustrated Funeral Broadside.
As Cowan's is based in Cincinnati, we are familiar with a few artist's whose trompe l'oeil work has gotten attention on a national stage: Cincinnati artist Charles Meurer and De Scott Evans, another Ohio artist.
In the upcoming Fine and Decorativ
Cowan’s Fine and Decorative Art Department will hold its first Décor auction on Friday, January 8, 2010 in Cowan’s salesroom. The inaugural sale will include a fine selection of paintings and prints, furniture spanning the 18th to
Cowan's Director of Fine and Decorative Art, Diane Wachs, talks with Panny Cowan about Cowan's Auctions upcoming Décor Auction on January 8, 2010. Panny, a new young collector furnishing an apartment, is interested in the antiques, art, furniture,
Cowan’s, an international leader in auctions of historical Americana and early photography, held a successful American History auction on December 9, 2009. Auction proceeds totaled $665,000, with 508 bidders from 6 countries vying for 40
Cowan's Auctions has sold numerous saddles in the past. Last week a saddle came in that could go down as the most ornate one that we have seen come through our facility.
The saddle in reference was made by an Indiana maker Ted Flowers. This saddle was
In the past few weeks Cowan's Firearms Department traveled to New York to pick up a collection of Springfield-made Target Rifles. These heavy barreled rifles were used by U.S. teams in International long-range matches. Some of these rifles were even used
I would like to congratulate Mr. Ted Brasser for his completion of the beautiful book Native American Clothing: An Illustrated History. Brasser examines each of the twelve North American cultural areas, providing a historical con
In Cowan's upcoming Winter American History Auction, December 9, 2009, one of the featured lots is an exceptional California Gold Rush Archive that includes not only 170+ letters and documents from the Jonathan Warner Family, but also a sma
Wes Cowan and Katie Landrigan attended the 2009 Daguerreian Society Symposium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 12-15, 2009.
Highlights of the weekend included lectures, the Chester County Historical Society's exhibit, The Daguerreotype: Portraitur
Wes Cowan recently recorded a podcast discussing the highlights of Cowan's upcoming Winter American History auction. The auction will be held on December 9, 2009 in Cowan's salesroom.
The site, The Antique Auction Podcast, features interviews
A one-of-a-kind album of 97 carte de visite photographs featuring 25 rare images of Lincoln’s funeral procession will be offered in Cowan’s December 9, 2009 American History Auction. Never before has such a comprehensive collection of im
Two great paintings by Paul Sawyier will be offered in Cowan's Winter Fine and Decorative Art auction, February 20, 2010.
Paul Sawyier (American, 1865-1917) was an Impressionist painter who grew up in Kentucky. He studied at the Cincinnati Ar
Cowan's recently sold a Rare Eckfelt Committee of Safety Socket Bayonet in their Fall Firearms and Early Militaria auction. The bayonet was estimated at $500-$700 and sold for an outstanding $6,900.00.
The maker, Eckfelt, had a contract to ma
For all you basket lovers, a few attractive pieces have graced us with their presence... And for those who prefer something from a little farther north, this carved Tlingit bowl happily agreed to have its picture taken.
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Cowans Firearms Department again traveled to the West to pick up yet even more U.S. Cavalry items. The week of 11/9/09-11/15/09 was spent in Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma. In Colorado Cowan's picked up three fine U.S. Cavalry uniforms and several more
This great lot will be featured in Cowan's upcoming Winter American History auction, December 9, 2009.
The archive includes over 740 items, primarily photographs and celluloid negatives related to Ralph H. Cairns. Cairns was the organizer and leade
Looking to hang a great painting?
Cowan's is offering two groups of fine frames in their January 8, 2010 Winter Fine Décor auction. Both lots are groups of wonderful Art Nouveau frames.
The first group includes five Outstanding Art No
The two day Cowan’s Fall Firearms and Early Militaria auction, held November 4 & 5, 2009, garnered over $1 Million in total proceeds. Consisting of over 900 lots, the auction attracted 730 bidders from 11 countries, with 315 bidders partic
Cowan's is gearing up for a great American Indian and Western Art auction on March 26, 2010.
One item of interest is a Northwest Coast doll, "Two Moons", by Shona Hah. The doll is wearing a buffalo horn headdress and painted hide c
An Important Genre Painting by Abbott Graves was recently sold to a collector in Detroit, Michigan for $52,875.00.
The painting, entitled "Country Grocery in Kennebunkport, Maine" was passed in the October Fine and Decorative Art auction.
Cowan's Fall Firearms and Early Militaria auction met great success. Here are some of the top sellers from the two-day event.
An Exceptional Fort Edward Engraved French & Indian War Powder Horn, dated 1759, sold for $28,875.00.
Another o
The Cavalry is Coming to Cowans! Part I
In the past two weeks Cowan's Auctions Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Department has travelled to California and Colorado picking up two noteworthy U.S.Cavalry collections The week of 11/9 Cowan's
Now that the catalogue for the upcoming Winter American History auction is available online, I thought I'd share the top ten highlights of the December 9, 2009 auction. Here they are:
- A spectacular Daguerreotype of a Steam Locomotive.
- A cartes
Alanson Skinner's 1926 Ethnology of The Ioway Indians arrived in my mailbox earlier this week. It is well written and I have to say, enjoyable read. Additionally, I have found out a couple pretty neat things about our pipe&
This is an item that won't want to be missed. It is a painting titled "Standing Ballerina in Studio" by Samuel Edmund Oppenheim (1901-1992).
The painting is oil on canvas and is in excellent condition. There is a label on verso that
Cowan's will be selling three pieces of fine furniture from the first home of Henry and Clara Ford in their Winter Great Estates auction, January 8, 2010.
The furniture is all walnut and of original finish. The lot of three includes a double bed wi
Two exciting lots relating to Alexander Stephens will be featured in Cowan's Winter American History auction, December 2, 2009. Stephens was the Vice President of the Confederate States of America. The first lot is Stephens' Copies of Grant &a
A magnificant Edwardian Bookcase Cabinet is set to hit the block at Cowan's Winter Fine Fall and Decorative Art acution, February 20, 2010.
The cabinet is English, from the mid-19th century and is made of mahogony with oak and deal. The piece is in
Don't forget: Cowan's Fall Firearms and Early Militaria auction is THIS Wednesday and Thursday, November 4-5, 2009!
The auction includes over 800 lots of great merchandise. Session 1 of the auction features American and European Militaria (lots 1-5
John Grass was the last hereditary chief of the Sioux Indians.
The photograph depicts Grass in an up-close portrait, showing primarily the right side of his face. He looks into the distance with a contemplative expression.
Grass (ca.
As the Winter American History auction approaches, Cowan's is thrilled with the addition of many exceptional lots.
One of these great lots is two Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women banners, one dated 1910. The banners are purple silk with s
Cowan's Winter Fine Décor auction features hundreds of great pieces of fine decorative art.
One particular painting comes from Ohio artist John Hauser (1858-1918). Born in Cincinnati, Hauser is known for his paintings of Western Indians and
A couple months back a catlinite pipe bowl was mailed to the department, a bowl with some very unusual features. To start, there are two bowls. When was the last time you saw a pipe with two bowls? While I was initially hunting around,
Early WWI aviation collecting is an exciting and popular field; collectors are drawn to aviation because it was new, dangerous, and filled with unlimited possibilities for technical advancement. At the inception of WWI there were only five airplanes
Cowan’s held its highest-grossing Fine and Decorative Art auction of the year on October 2-3, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Proceeds from the comprehensive sale totaled just over $1 million, with 1,045 bidders from 17 countries vying for 922 lots.
Get a behind the scenes look at how Antiques Roadshow works!
Several Collectors Weekly staff members and longtime Roadshow fans received backstage passes to the 2009 San Jose taping and documented everything they saw, from setup to the directors truck.
Wes Cowan and our Fine Art, Decorative Art, and Antique Firearms specialists are traveling to Akron, Ohio, this weekend to appraise items at the Akron Art Museum Appraisal Affair.
The fair will be held this Saturday, October 17, from 11 AM - 5 PM.
The collection of William "Billy" Walker, winner of the third Kentucky Derby, was among the top sellers in the October 2-3 Fall Fine and Decorative Art auction.
The stand-out item of the collection was the Kentucky Coin Silver Racing Pres
Cowan's is pleased to add two more great lots to the upcoming Winter American History auction, December 2, 2009. The first is an outstanding group of American Indian Photographs, including a rare photograph of Quanah Parker. In it, Parker is c
Cowan's American Indian Department is now seeking consignments for the March American Indian and Western Art auction. Cowan's is dedicated to quality consignments and will be accepting items until December 26, 2009.
Please contact the American Indi
A shell jacket worn at several important Civil War battles, including Gettysburg, is set to hit the auction block at Cowan’s Historic Firearms and Early Mililtaria Auction on November 4, 2009. The lot includes thorough documentation of the coa
Cowan's paintings specialist Graydon Sikes will be speaking at the University of Kentucky Art Museum this Friday, October 9, 2009.
Sikes, who heads up the Paintings and Prints Department at Cowan's, will be speaking about two artists: Karl Bodmer (
With the large quantity of items that go through an auction house it is inevitable that some details on items may go overlooked. This could be from as small of an item as a drum stick to a large item like a cannon. In my experience at Cowan's it is intere
Add this to the list of spectacular Kentucky flintlock rifles in Cowan's November Firearms and Militaria Auction. This particular rifle was made by well-known gunsmith Melchoir Fordney (1809-1843).
Fordney was a great maker and his extraordinary en
Fine art from the Betty Asher collection will be sold on the first day of Cowan's October 2-3 Fall Fine and Decorative Art Auction. Asher was a collector and dealer in Los Angeles who represented living artists in her gallery and collected works.&nb
Cowan's will be selling one of its first daguerreotypes of a steam locomotive this December in the Winter American History auction.
"It's a great image" says Wes Cowan, founder and owner of Cowan's. "The detail is incredible.&n
An important 19th-century Eskimo seal mask from the St. Michael’s area was the top-selling lot in Cowan’s American Indian and Western Art Auction on September 11, 2009, more than doubling its $30/40,000 with a realized price of $88,125.
Cowan's Auctions will be hosting the Ohio Folk Art Association for an auction preview event on September 27, 2009. Roxanne Argenbright, Cowan's resident folk art specialist, will be speaking about folk art highlights from past and upcoming sales
For the first time Cowan's will be selling fine jewelry, offering over 30 lots in the upcoming October Fine Fall and Decorative Art sale.
Diane Wachs, Director of Fine and Decorative Art, says Cowan's is responding to its consignors' questions abou
Cowans will be attending this event at the end of September. The event takes place at Pintail Point, MD which is located on the Eastern Shore. In addition to the international shooting competition, this is one of America's premiere shows for vintage sport
Cowan's is pleased to offer a painting by Cincinnati native Louis John Endres in their upcoming Fall Fine and Decorative Art sale, October 2-3, 2009.
Endres (1896-1989) is known for his Orientalist style and An Arab Bride is a fine example of his work.&n
Cowan's American Indian and Western Art sale was a huge success!
One item that did particularly well was the Eskimo Seal Mask. The mask sold for an outstanding $88,125.00. From the St. Michael's area, it is constructed out of two planks pinned toge
Cowan's will feature two French and Indian Wars horns November 4-5, 2009.
The first is an Engraved Map Powder Horn of Pennsylvania. The detailed horn depicts the sequential forts and way points on the trail from Philadelphia to Ft. Pitt (Pittsburgh
An archive from the life of Professor William Tatem Collings is set to hit the block in Cowan's American History Auction, December 2, 2009.
W.T. Collings started the Collings Horse Ranch near Beaver City, Nebraska in the 1880s. In 1890 he
Calling all Kentucky Derby fans! An outstanding collection of William "Billy" Walker racing memorabilia is set to hit the block in Cowan's Fall Fine and Decorative Art auction, October 2-3, 2009.
William "Billy" Walker was
Cowan's Firearms and Militaria specialist, Jack Lewis, will be attending The American Society of Arms Collectors meeting this weekend. One of the firearms that was exhibited at the American Society of Arms Collectors event was a U.S. Springfield Offi
Cowan’s 900-lot Fall Fine and Decorative Art auction offers a broad selection for collectors, as Continental paintings, furniture, and other decorative arts will be sold on the first day of the two-day auction, while American furniture, folk art, pa
An exquisite Mission figural basket is set to hit the block this Friday, September 11 at Cowan's American Indian and Western Art sale. The basket is coiled with decorations of two large eagles with outstretched wings and two lizards.
On the b
"The Unaccountable", by Horace Clifford Westermann is sure to turn heads when it hits the block in Cowan's October 2-3, 2009 Fall Fine and Decorative Art sale. Westermann (American, 1922-1981), did this work in 1959.
"The Unacc
An early 19th Century baseball was sold at auction last week in Cowan's first Firearms, Indian Art & American History Auction. Also sold with the baseball was a photo of the Alert Hose baseball team. The photo shows nine men in uniform and one m
A beautiful group of Navajo squash blossoms hit the block at Cowan's Firearms, Indian Art & American History auction August 27 & 28. The three necklaces sold for an outstanding $499.38.
The necklaces, all generous in size include one with 1
Martin Giles will be representing Cowan's Auctions at upcoming shows in the U.K. in September and October 2009, including the major events for the Fall season - London Arms Fair, Birmingham Arms Fair and the Bisley Arms Fair. Jack Lewis, Jr, Cowan's Firea
A highlight of the Fall Fine and Decorative Art auction on October 2nd and 3rd is a folky oil on canvas titled "My Neighbor" by African-American artist Helen LaFrance. The painting carries an estimate of $1500/2000.
LaFrance, a self-taught ar
You won't want to miss three Kentucky rifles in Cowan's upcoming Firearms and Militaria auction, November 4-5, 2009. One featured rifle is the raised carved Kentucky flintlock by John Shell. Shell worked in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin Count
Cowan's Firearms department got a call last week from an East Coast consignor that they wished to sell some Kentucky Rifles and Engraved Powder Horns. The timing was good because coincidently I was preparing to depart for Buffalo, NY that same morning.&nb
Cowan's Auctions has had the good fortune of receiving a large collection of early aviation wings and other related early historical military aviation artifacts. The wings have been divided into about 50 lots and will be offered in the November 4&5, 2
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Join Wes Cowan and Danica Farnand, Director of Cowan's American Indian Art Department, at the Whitehawk Antique Indian Art Show in Santa Fe, to be held August 18th and 19th. They will exhibit for preview several featured lots from the upco
The Huntington Museum of Art recently held an appraisal fair that gave collectors a chance to have their treasures appraised by Cowan's staff. Wes Cowan, Diane Wachs, and Graydon Sikes traveled to Huntington, West Virginia for the event, called
Several pickups for Cowan's Firearms Department were scheduled in virtually all corners of the state of New York over the last week. Prior to my first pickup I visited the Genesse County Historical Village and visited the John L. Wehle Art Gall
Cowan's will offer an exquisite Bering Sea Eskimo Ivory Pipe in its September 11 American Indian Art Auction. The pipe is carved in three pieces and the stem is incised with bands of whales, looms, and whale tails. The pipe also features a four-
A group of Yosemite photographs collected by artist James David Smillie will be up for auction in Cowan's Firearms, Indian Art, & Historic Americana sale on August 27 & 28.
Four of the photographs, mounted on cardstock, have a han
Originally, Cowan's Auctions was scheduled to hold two seperate sales of Decorative Arts and American & European Paintings on different weekends in October. In the interest of capturing a broader audience and hosting an all-encompassing auc
Thunderbirds fly here, there, and everywhere, some alighting among Indian arrows, snakes, and whirling logs. A multitude of southwestern silver or copper curio trade items—bracelets, pins, rings, ashtrays, spoons, letter openers, and numerous other
Wes will be the special guest at the 25th Annual Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair! The fair will take place on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. He will give a presentation, Adventures of a Real-life History D
Cowan's is pleased to announce a new Firearms, Indian Art, & American History Auction to be held on August 27 & 28. The two-day auction will feature nearly 1000 lots of Firearms and Militaria, American Indian Art, and Historical Americana to
A superb grouping of works by the most well-known artists of the American West, including Sharp, Farny, Russell, and Hauser, will be offered in Cowan’s American Indian and Western Art Auction on September 11, 2009. Strong examples from bo
Wes recently visited McGregor, Iowa, home of the deaf-mute sand artist, Andrew Clemens. Clemens is one of Wes' favorite artists, often referring to him as a genius. Clemens created what is believed to be over 1,000 outstanding sand bottles dis
History Detectives was recently renewed for seasons 8 and 9 on PBS! Wes and the other experts will be back to solve your mysteries for the History Detectives. Also joining the team will be Eduardo Pagan, a professor at Arizona State Univer
Cowan's Firearms Department is busy accepting consignments for the upcoming November Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction, and has been traveling all across the country to bring in some fantastic items. In early July, Cowan's Firea
Continuing Cowan's international expansion, on Sunday July 12th, Cowan's Firearms Department set up at the Northern Arms Fair in England. The show features American and European Arms and took place inside the Pudsey Civic Hall. It was a one day
Once in a while, a client walks in Cowan’s with an old cardboard box, full of amazing things. In this case, it was 18th century English sterling silver by the maker, Hester Bateman. The client brought over 40 pieces of what has become one of the mos
On the weekend of June 26th, Cowan's Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Department set up at the Gettysburg, PA, Civil War Show. One of the items that was fitting to display at the show was the "Lucky Coat" shell jacket worn at Gett
As some of you know, I'm a huge fan of Andrew Clemens(1857-1894) , the deaf-mute folk artist from McGregor, Iowa. While folks in his home town certainly are familiar with this unheralded genius, most collectors have never heard of him. I'm pro
Cowan's is happy to announce that we will be selling a terrific collection of scrimshaw in our upcoming Fall Fine and Decorative Art Auction. The collection represents a wide array of this highly-valued form of folk art, including scrimshawed b
A group of archives spanning the career of Maj. General Thomas H. Ruger and the Thomas Minckler collection of western Americana were the highlights of Cowan’s June 24, 2009 American History Auction, with each grossing six figures. The success
Cowan’s Fall Firearms and Early Militaria Sale, set for November 4, 2009, is now accepting consignments. Already the auction stands to offer several Southeastern sporting guns, Civil War guns, and items from both World Wars. Included in the catalogu
Cowan's own Joe Moran will be attending the Northern Arms Fair in Leeds, England on Sunday, July 12, 2009. For over 30 years, the Northern Arms Fair organizes the leading antique arms, metals, and militaria collectors' in different locations in the
Most of us have heard of the C.S.S. Hunley, the Confederate submarine that sank in the Atlantic ocean off Charleston, S.C. after delivering a spar torpedo to the hull of the U.S.S. Housatonic on the night of February 17, 1864. I'll
a Pomo... Mission... Pima... Apache basket. It looks like these woven beauties will be the dominant force in the next American Indian Art auction. If you like baskets, I think we will have one for you. It's not to say that there are not
The Firearms Department had three pickups in the Southeast last week for the November Firearms and Early Militaria Auction. I traveled to three different states (South Carolina, Georgia and Florida) to picked up three different collections. Most of the co
If you were in the salesroom during the June 6th auction of Decorative Arts at Cowan's, you would have witnessed the noticeable hush that fell over the room when the collection of 5 works by Kentucky artist Paul Sawyier came on the block.
On Wednesday 6/10/09 I headed east for a pickup in Virginia. The collection was comprised mostly of Civil War guns and post Civil War Winchester Lever-Action guns. This will be the first of my three pick-up trips this month: one to the Southeast, one to F
Cowan's long-time customers will undoubtedly note that something about the title of our June 24th auction is different, but they're not quite sure what is different. Others might not even catch the difference. What is it, y
Recession? What? Where? A recession seemed to be out of sight and out of mind at Cowan's Fine and Decorative Art Auction, held June 6th. Another packed salesroom showed us that the buyers are still interested in the very best in Decorative Arts. Int
The following is a category index of Cowan's June 24, 2009 American History Auction, with links to the relevant pages of the online auction catalogue. These categories are somewhat general, and not every lot is represented in this list. Bear i
In our June 24 auction of Historical Americana, we're offering a group of remarkable lots (Lots 174-180) relating to Champ Ferguson, one of two Confederates who were tried for war crimes committed during the Civil War. He was convicted of over 50 kil
More than 800 lots of historical manuscripts, autographs, early photography, and historical relics will be offered in Cowan’s Spring 2009 American History Auction to be held June 24, 2009. Sale highlights include a half plate ambrotype of
With over 800 bidders from 11 countries, Cowan’s Summer Fine and Decorative Art Auction realized $784,094 in total sales with 218 successful bidders on almost 500 lots. "The results speak to a renewed interest in regionalism – in par
A few weeks ago I traveled to New York state to pick up two collections. One of the items that I picked up was a Kentucky rifle made by John Shell, a well-known maker amongst collectors of early Kentucky rifles.
Children are the lifeblood of all cultures. They run through society infusing the older generations’ worldviews with new vitality. Children are the future, and so threaded through them are values and ideals designed to ensure that the st
The online catalog for Cowan's upcoming American History Auction, to be held June 24, 2009 is now available. The auction features the Thomas Minckler collection of Western Americana, as well as an extensive archive from the life of Maj. Genera
The Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum, Lancaster, PA, is currently hosting an exhibit assembled by Tyrone Campell, Brant Mackley, and Anree Mey Miller. Rainbow Yarn: Navajo Weavings, Germantown Yarns, and the Pennsylvania Connection demonstrates an
In mid-May, I took a trip to Brimfield, Massachusetts to witness the biggest antique show in the States, mingle with our consignors, buyers and clients and see the offerings there.
Brimfield is a sight to see, and I recommend that everyone in the a
It has been about a month and a half since our last American Indian Art auction. The cycle has once again come full circle - back to the building phase for the September 11th sale. Already on the shelves, awaiting their due place in the c
The Cowan's Firearms Auction department had a successful week at the 44th Annual Colorado Gun Show. This is our second year attending the show and we feel that it is imperative to be in attendance at this event. The only show further west than this that C
Just thought I'd drop everybody a note letting them know that Cowan's Spring American History Auction catalog has been put to bed. The ONLINE version will be available on Cowan's website www.cowans.com on Friday, May 29, 2009. T
Apache olla...Wolves and men sit on my shelf...Large and beautiful.
I believe this is the final resting place for the blog - which I had titled "Behind the Block". And do you know what exactly is behind the block? A little trade secret - a water bottle, markers, cough drops, a few
There is no such thing as “little” interest when it comes to miniatures; buyers are big on them, be they paintings, tiny landscapes or portraits, porcelains or furniture. It amazes us that there is such strong interest in all things tiny, made
Cowan’s Auctions in Cincinnati, Ohio, internationally-recognized for setting record prices for historically significant antiques, will be offering at its June 6, 2009 Spring Fine and Decorative Art Auction, a Tiffany pitcher, presented to Abraham Li
Gatch, Lewis and Moran Discuss the Value of WWII Items:
Gatch: Is WWII too recent to be of value?
Moran: No, that’s actually the hottest thing out there right now, Lew, is WWII. On our website that’s probably the number one r
A historically significant Tiffany ewer (est. $300/400,000) that was presented to Abraham Lincoln on the event of his first inauguration in 1861 will be offered at Cowan’s Spring Fine and Decorative Art Auction on June 6, 2009. Other rare item
After months of filming, I'm happy to announce that Season VII of History Detectives begins at the end of June! Naturally, I can't speak for my fellow Detectives, but my investigations this season took me to new places to meet new folks with great s
Four extraordinary firearms, each with a fascinating history, realized exceptional prices in Cowan’s Spring Firearms and Early Militaria Auction on April 29, 2009. Lot 14, a Colt Single-Action Revolver that sold for $143,750, surpassed the
John Dodge's exquisite sporting rifles aren't the only unique items available at the upcoming Spring Firearms Sale on April 29 & 30. A rare Gardner Gun, a Colt Single-Action Army Revolver, a 1775 engraved powder horn, and a Bedford Cou
I'm pleased to announce that Cowan's has been selected by a Cincinnati family to market an important fire-gilded silver Tiffany pitcher commissioned for Abraham Lincoln's first inauguration. On loan to the Smithsonian's Museum of American History fo
Cowan's Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Department will be represented at the following shows. Please feel free to visit our table during these shows to discuss consignment opportunities or to ask questions about items for sale in upcoming auctions.
Cowan's has been named best auction house by True West, a magazine that features western culture, events, preservation, and items. The Best of the West award recognizes the authenticity and variety of Cowan's items, and emphasizes the auction house's abil
Cowan's, the leading fine art auction house selling occupational and decorated shaving mugs, will be holding an Occupational Shaving Mugs and Scientific Medical Antiques Auction on May 16th, 2009. The two-session sale features several well-known coll
Of all the eccentric and unusual collecting fields, none are perhaps as haunting and grim as that of early medical antiques. But if Ebay has taught us anything, it’s that there is a market for every collector’s whim, and medical collectib
Cowan’s American Indian and Western Art auction in Cincinnati, which featured a rare Seminole sash, a Navajo Germantown six-panel weaving, and an Apache bow and quiver signed by Geronimo, attracted nearly 350 bidders from 37 states and 7 countries.&
Cowan's American and European Paintings Auction suggests that collectors are still investing in tangible assets such as Fine Art. The 200 lot painting auction realized $288,000, featuring work by American artists Edmund Henry
Two rare and important American sporting rifles, a Winchester Model 1886 (est. $400/500,000), and a Savage Model 1899 Takedown Rifle (est. $200/250,000), each made exclusively for John F. Dodge, are set to hit the auction block at Cowan’s Historic F
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Cowan’s Auctions to Offer Early Sonntag Masterpiece and Satirical Swine at Summer Decorative Art Sale
Summer Fine and Decorative Art Sale
SALE: 6/21/08, 10:00 AM |
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Cowan’s Spring Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Boasts Record Sales
Remington No. 1 Long Range Exhibition Rifle Tops 1951-Lot Auction
CIN
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Cowan’s Auctions to offer exceptional "Uncle Tom" Archive in Western and Historic Americana sale
Spring Western and Historic Americana
SALE: 6/5/08, 10:
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Danica Farnand, Cowan’s Auctions, 513-871-1670, danica@cowans.com
Cowan’s American Indian and Western Art Auction Hits $1.3 Million
Henr
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WHAT: Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction
WHERE: Cowan’s New Auction Salesroom 6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232 USA
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Preview: 10:00 AM – 6:00PM
Wednesday, April 30,
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Diane Wachs, Cowan’s Auctions, 513-871-1670, diane@cowanauctions.com
Cowan’s Fine and Decorative Art Auction Realizes $702,629
An Englis
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WHAT: American Indian and Western Art Auction
WHERE: Cowan’s New Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232 USA
WHEN:
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Preview: 12:00 PM – 5:00PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sara Miller, Public Relations, 513-231-5115, sara@jzmcbride.com
Graydon Sikes, Cowan’s Auctions, 513-871-1670, graydon@cowanauctions.com
Paintings, Sculpture and Works on Paper Auction Realizes $463,934
Pai
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Cowan’s Dolls, Toys, Advertising & Coin-Ops Auction Hits $340,000
Hubley Cast Iron Palmer Cox Brownie Sleigh Tops 1,040-Lot Auction
CINCI
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Michael Williams, Cowan’s Auctions, 513-871-1670, mike@cowanauctions.com
Selden’s Portuguese Church Breaks World Auction Record at Cowan&rsq
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT:
Paintings, Sculpture and Works on Paper Auction
WHERE:
Cowan’s New Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232 USA
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Preview: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: Dolls, Toys, Advertising and Coin Ops Auction
WHERE: Cowan’s New Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232 USA
WHEN:
Friday, January 25, 2008
Preview: 12:00 PM – 6:00PM
Saturday,
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Wes Cowan, Cowan’s Auctions, 513-871-1670, info@cowanauctions.com
Cowan’s Western and Historic Americana Auction Hits $1.57 Million
First
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WHAT: 19th and 20th Century Fine & Decorative Art Auction
WHERE: Cowan’s New Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232 USA
WHEN:
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Preview: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sara Miller, Public Relations, 513-231-5115, sara@jzmcbride.com
Jack Lewis Jr., Firearms and Early Militaria Specialist, 513-871-1670 ext 27, firearms@cowans.com
Cowan’s Winter Firearms Auction Hits $1.55 Mill
Shaving Mugs, Barbershop Collectibles and Milk Glass Sale Draws Over 1000 Bidders
A rare horse-drawn ambulance driver’s occupational shaving mug sold for $22,425 and became the biggest surprise of a recent two-day sale at Cowan’s Auctions
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Diane Wachs, Furniture and Decorative Arts Specialist, 513-871-1670, diane@cowans.com
Long-Lost Sculpture Breaks World Record at Cowan’s Fall Ame
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction
WHERE: Cowan’s New Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232 USA
WHEN: Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Preview: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Wednesday, Nov
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Cowan’s American Indian and Western Art Auction Hits Over $1.22 Million
1860 Shawnee/Delaware Beaded Coat is Highest Selling Item of First Sale in Cowan’s New Location
CINCINNATI (September 24, 2007) –A Shawnee/D
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: Shaving Mugs & Barber Shop Collectibles Auction
The Frank Chiarenza Milk Glass Auction
WHERE: Cowan’s New Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Pre
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WHAT: Fall Americana: Fine & Decorative Art Auction
WHERE: Cowan’s New Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232
WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Preview: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, Octo
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: American Indian and Western Art
WHERE: Cowan’s New Auction Salesroom
6270 Este Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232
WHEN:Friday, September 14, 2007
Preview: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Preview: 8:00
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Diane Wachs, Cowan’s Auctions, 513-871-1670, diane@cowans.com
Cowan’s Spring Americana: Fine and Decorative Arts
Sale Hits $8
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Cowan’s Historic Americana Auction Hits $1.96 Million
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: Summer Americana: Fine and Decorative Art Auction
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
WHEN: Friday, June 22, 2007
Preview: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ashley O’Brien, Public Relations, 513-231-5115, ashley@jzmcbride.com
Jack Lewis Jr., Cowan’s Auctions, 513-871-1670, firearms@cowans.com
Cowan’s Historic Firearms and Early Militari
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: Historic Americana Auction
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
WHEN: Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Preview: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Preview: 8:00 AM – 10:00
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Preview: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Prev
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
WHEN: Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Preview: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Previe
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: Cowan’s Clock and Watch Auction
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
WHEN: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Preview: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Auction: 5:00 PM
Cowan’s April 12 Auction Fea
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT:Cowan’s American Indian and Western Art Auction
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
WHEN:
Friday, March 30, 2007
Preview: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday,
CINCINNATI (February 6, 2007) – A rare cast iron polychrome painted Dove Ice Cream sign that sold for $19,550 highlighted the Cowan’s Auctions January 2007 Toy, Advertising, Shaving Mugs and Barbershop Collectibles sale, an auction that drew over 50
(Cincinnati, OH – January 31, 2007) At a January 29 ceremony in Indianapolis, a Civil War era flag that had been missing for nearly three decades and valued up to $60,000 was returned to the people of Indiana thanks to the expertise and action of Cincinna
Approximately 800 lots of fresh-to-the-market art and antiques, with a strong emphasis on Americana will be sold on February 17, 2007. One of the most interesting and important pieces of Americana in the sale is a Benjamin Franklin presentation watch bea
CINCINNATI (January 15, 2007) - A Horner mahogany parlor set and winged griffin sofa that sold for a total of $51,750 highlighted the Cowan’s Auctions January 2007 Paintings, Furniture and Decorative Arts sale, an auction that drew 1,000 bidders and
CINCINNATI (January 15, 2007) - A Horner mahogany parlor set and winged griffin sofa that sold for a total of $51,750 highlighted the Cowan’s Auctions January 2007 Paintings, Furniture and Decorative Arts sale, an auction that drew 1,000 bidders and
The free two-day public auction will include lots of dolls, toys, coin-operated machines, advertising, country store items, shaving mugs and other barbershop related antiques. Toy highlights include a large selection of chromolithographed tinplate toys,
(December 27, 2006 - Cincinnati, OH) Generating sales of $1.45 million from 1,007 lots, Cowan’s Auctions Historic Firearms and Early Militaria sale held December 7 and 8, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio was an eclectic offering encompassing the entire spec
CALENDAR ALERT
WHAT: Cowan’s Paintings, Furniture, and Decorative Arts Auction
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
WHEN: Sunday, January 7, 2007
Preview: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Auction – 10:00 AM
DETAILS:
WHAT: Cowan’s Historic Firearms and Early Militaria Auction
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
WHEN: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Preview: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, December 7, 2006
Preview: 9:00 AM -
(October 31, 2006 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions founder, Wes Cowan today announced the appointment of Diane Wachs as Cowan’s Furniture and Decorative Arts Specialist. A nationally recognized expert in American furniture, silver and 18th
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WHAT: Cowan’s American Indian Arts Auction 9/16/06
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
WHEN: Friday, September 15, 2006 Saturday, September 16, 2006
Preview: 12:00 Noon – 8:00 PM Preview: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Generating sales of $5,938,236 Cowan’s Auctions Summer 2006 Painting, Furniture & Decorative Arts Sale was the highest grossing in the company’s ten-year history with $4,908,243 of the sale coming from 44 pieces of western art, silver and Rook
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — PBS’ original series, HISTORY DETECTIVES, returns for a fourth season of fascinating and informative investigations on Monday, June 19, 9pm et/pt. Co-produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting and Lion Television (UK), the serie
Generating sales of $2.3 million Cowan’s Auctions Spring 2006 Civil War and Historic Americana sale was the second highest grossing in the company’s ten-year history. A stand of three Confederate battle flags was the highest selling item at $
WHAT: Cowan’s Summer 2006 Painting, Furniture & Decorative Arts Sale Featuring the Western Art and Rookwood Collection of Marge and Charles Schott
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom
5994 Linneman St., Cincinnati, OH (exit 72 off I-275)
WHEN: Sat, Jun
(March 31, 2006 – Cincinnati, OH) Days before the Cincinnati Reds 2006 home opening game, more than 700 baseball fans and curiosity seekers packed the Starlite Ballroom vying for the chance to own a piece of Red’s history as the baseball memorabilia
Friday, March 31, 2006 at The Starlite Ballroom
10:00 AM Preview, 1:00 PM Auction Begins
(5994 Linneman St., Cincinnati, OH)
Call 513-871-1670 for auction info
(February 27, 2006 – Cincinnati, OH) Just two days before the Cincinnati Reds 2006 ho
Despite an overnight snowstorm, the house was packed for Cowan’s mid-winter auction of paintings, furniture and decorative arts on February 18, 2006 in Cincinnati, OH. Adding to the frenzy were over 800 bidders on Ebay and nearly 300 absentee and p
Friday, March 31, 2006 at The Starlite Ballroom
10:00 AM Preview, 1:00 PM Auction Begins
(5994 Linneman St., Cincinnati, OH)
Call 513-871-1670 for auction info
Just two days before the Cincinnati Reds 2006 home opening game, baseball fans will ge
Cowan’s Auctions’ second annual Antique Doll, Toy, Occupational Shaving Mug and Collectible Advertising Auction generated over $400,000 from over 1,100 lots. A rare Steiff Rod Bear from 1904/05 was the auction’s highest seller at $17, 2
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom, 5994 Linneman St., California, OH (513-624-0020)
WHEN: Friday, February 17, 2006
Preview 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Preview 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Auction: 10:00 AM
Over 780 lots of fresh-to-the-mark
Cowan’s Antique Dolls, Toys, Occupational Shaving Mugs and Collectible Advertising Auction
Entire auction catalog viewable online at www.cowanauctions.com
WHERE: Business Club of Montgomery, 7777 Ted Gregory Lane (suburban Cincinnati)
WHEN:
(December 6, 2005 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions’ Fall 2005 Historic Americana Sale generated $2.8 million in sales making it the highest grossing auction in the company’s history. A Whitney Revolver attributed to Sitting Bull was
Marge Schott Household Items to Be Auctioned for Charity Friday, December 9, 2005 at 1:00 PM at The Starlite Ballroom
(5994 Linneman St., Cincinnati, OH)
Call 513-871-1670 for auction info
Less than two years after her March 2004 death at the a
Less than two years after her March 2004 death at the age of 75, former Cincinnati Reds owner and philanthropist, Marge Schott’s household, baseball and artwork collections will be sold through a series of free public auctions to raise funds for her
Cowan’s Auctions’ Fall 2005 Paintings, Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction generated nearly $750,000 in sales. A Russian Enamel and Silver-Gilt Chalice was the highest selling item with a price of $31,050, nearly ten times its pre-auction est
(September 19, 2005 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions’ September 7-8, 2005 American Indian Art Auction generated $832,140 from nearly 1,000 lots of American Indian art and artifacts. The highest selling item was a Tlingit Chief’s Hat
Cowan’s Paintings, Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction
Starlite Ballroom, 5994 Linneman St., California, OH (513-624-0020)
Friday, October 7, 2005
Preview: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Auction: 11:00 AM
Saturday, October 8, 2005
Preview: 9:00 AM – 11:
(August, 2005 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions founder, Wes Cowan, star of the PBS television series History Detectives and a featured appraiser on Antiques Roadshow today announced the addition of scholars Dr. Ted Brasser and Professor Doug Salv
WHAT:American Indian Art Auction
WHERE:Business Club of Montgomery
7777 Ted Gregory Lane, Montgomery, OH 45242
WHEN:Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Preview: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Preview: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Auction – Session
(June 30, 2005 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions’ Spring 2005 Civil War and Historic Americana auction generated $1.6 million in sales making it the single largest auction in the company’s history. A 16-star American national flag was
Learn more about Cowan’s auctions by viewing this informative video. View in mpg format here (40 MB), or Windows Media format here (10 MB).
(June 6, 2005 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions’ Spring 2005 Paintings, Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction generated nearly $900,000 in sales from 1,000 lots. A rare copper hollow-body grasshopper weathervane was the highest selling item w
WHAT: Cowan’s Civil War & Spring 2005 Historic Americana Sale
Entire auction catalog viewable online at www.cowanauctions.com
WHERE: Business Club of Montgomery (777 Sycamore St. / Ted Gregory Lane)
WHEN: Wednesday, June 8, 2005
Preview: 11:
(April 22, 2005 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions founder, Wes Cowan, star of the PBS television series History Detectives and a featured appraiser on Antiques Roadshow recently announced the addition of two nationally-recognized antique expert
WHAT: Cowan’s Spring 2005 Paintings, Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction
WHERE: Starlite Ballroom5994 Linneman St. California, OH 45228 513-624-0020
PREVIEW: Thursday, May 26, 2005 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, May 27, 2005 from 10:00
PBS’ ’HISTORY DETECTIVES’ UNRAVELS NEW MYSTERIES
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(March 18, 2005 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions’ March 10-11, 2005 American Indian Art Auction generated $785,792 from 800 lots of American Indian art and artifacts including items deaccessioned from the Akron Art Museum, including a large
(February 8, 2005 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Mid-Winter Paintings, Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction generated sales of $500,000 from 600 lots of fine art, furniture, decorative arts and antiques.
With a price of $19,550 (including buyer&rsq
Cowan’s Antique Advertising, Toy, and Coin-Operated Games Auction
Starlite Ballroom, 5994 Linneman St., California (suburban Cincinnati), OH
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Preview: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Auction: 11:00 AM
Friday, February 25
An outstanding Ohio inlaid folk art rocking settee that’ll be featured in the January 26 episode of a new PBS TV series will be auctioned on February 4, 2005 by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. The settee and its mate were made in the late 19th century
(December 8, 2004 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions’ Civil War and Historic Americana Sale generated sales of over $1.3 million from 1,200 lots of weapons and accouterments, Western and Civil War artifacts, rare autographs and photography.
(November 22, 2004 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions’ recent Best From The Midwest: Fall Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction generated $616,000 from 700 lots of furniture, decorative and fine arts, folk art and historic Americana. The highe
COWAN’S AUCTIONS CIVIL WAR & HISTORIC AMERICAN SALE
WHERE: Business Club of Montgomery
Thursday, December 2, 2004
Preview: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Auction: 11:00 AM
Friday, December 3, 2004
Preview: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Auction: 11:00
Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville, OH
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Preview: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Auction: 4:00 PM (Lots 1-290)
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Preview: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Auction: 11:00 AM (Lots 291 - end)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jill Z. McBride, Public Relations, 513-231-5115, jzmcbride@cinci.rr.com
Andrew Richmond, Cowan’s Auctions, 513-871-1670, andy@historicamericana.com
(October 26, 2004 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan&r
Cowan Auctions Public Auction, October 21-22, 2004:
The Americana Collection of the Late J. John Auraden
Starlite Ballroom, 5994 Linneman St., California, OH 45228
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Preview: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Thursday, Octobe
(September 20, 2004 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions’ September 17 & 18, 2004 American Indian Art Auction generated $1.1 million from 1,000 lots of American Indian art and artifacts including the entire collection of the First People’s Museum of the Am
WHERE:
Business Club of Montgomery
7777 Ted Gregory Lane, Montgomery, OH 45242
WHEN:
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Preview: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, September 17, 2004
Preview: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Sale, Session One: 11:00 AM (Lots 1-455)
Satu
(July 26, 2004 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan's Auctions' July 23, 2004 Americana and Decorative Arts Auction generated $287,827 from 400 lots of furniture and decorative, fine and folk arts from the collections of the Mary Kay Walter Family Trust of NE Oh
WHERE:
Sharonville Convention Center
11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, Ohio
WHEN:
Preview: Thursday, July 22, 5-8 PM and Friday, 9-11 AM
Sale: Friday, July 23, 11:00 AM
DETAILS:
Featuring furniture and decorative, fine, and folk arts from the coll
(May 26, 2004 – Cincinnati, OH) Cowan’s Auctions Spring American History, Americana and Decorative Arts Auction generated over $1.6 million in sales of rare historic Americana from the Civil War, militaria, furniture, fine and folk arts with
(May 19, 2004 – Cincinnati, OH) A television crew from the PBS television series Find! starring Leigh and Leslie Keno will be at Cowan’s Auctions Spring American History, Americana and Decorative Arts Auction May 20 – 24, 2004 at the Sharonville Conventio
WHERE:
Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, Ohio
WHEN:
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Sneak Peek and Wine & Cheese
Reception: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
RSVP to 513-871-1670 or Phyllis@historicamericana.com
Friday, June 25, 2004
Previ
(May 5, 2004 – Cincinnati, OH) Antique aficionados from around the country are eagerly waiting May 20th when Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. holds their annual Spring American History, Americana and Decorative Arts Auction. Over $1.5 million in antiques includin