The Art of the Hand: A Multi Estate Event! Virtual Event Starts Sat, May 2nd at 12PM! #happyhunting
Weston, MA 02493
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2:50 pm - 11:59 pm
12:00 am - 11:55 pm
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Weston, MA 02493
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The Art of the Hand: A Multi Estate Event This collection isn't just a list of items; it is a celebration of the maker's mark. Every major piece - from the Boston silver to the Finnish jewelry - tells a story of an individual artist choosing raw material over mass production. This event goes LIVE ONLINE Saturday, 5/2 at 12PM at HuntEstateSales.com! Want First Dibs? Join the Hunt! SIGN UP for our MAILING LIST to get early access and exclusive coupon codes. LOCATION: VIRTUAL EVENT at HuntEstateSales.com SALE STARTS: Saturday, May 2nd at 12PM SALE ENDS: Friday, May 15th at 5PM COMPLIMENTARY LOADING: Saturday, May 16th from 10AM to 2PM PICKUP LOCATION: Weston, MA ** the address will be issued after a purchase is made** Need delivery? Shipping? Want to check it out in person before buying? No problem! Contact us at 617-817-1178 or maggie@huntestatesales.com The Philosophical Centerpiece: Silver is Better than Gold In the world of high-end collecting, gold represents wealth, but silver represents work. Silver is a medium that shows every hammer blow, from silversmiths: George Christian Gebelein (1878–1945) the premier 20th-century American silversmith based in Boston, often called the modern Paul Revere. Operating Gebelein Silversmiths from 1908 to 1960, he created high-quality handcrafted silver, including tea services including this piece; engraved “To Amy Peabody.” Supporting Pillars: focus on the intricate casting and cultural artistry that distinguish these pieces from standard silver. The Female Pioneer: The Kalo Shop. Highlighting that this isn't just a silver tray; it’s a piece of social history. Founded by women at a time when they were excluded from most trades, the Kalo platter represents empowerment through craft. The Modernist Rebels: Antonio Pineda & John Lewis. These men didn’t just create a bracelet: they are wearable sculptures. They represent the mid-century shift where jewelry stopped being about gems and started being about architectural form. The Pinnacle of Detail: Tiffany & Co. English King. The English King pattern is a feat of 19th-century technical mastery - what we’ll call the Weight of Excellence: the shell and honeysuckle motifs are finished by hand to ensure the depth of the silver and at over 3,650 grams, it is the physical manifestation of heavy craftsmanship. From the Organic Hand of Gorham’s Acorn, Jensen’s Cactus, and Elis Kauppi’s minimalism to the Global Hand of Navajo, Zuni, and African fetish art – this collection includes examples of the elite European and American studios to the soul of Indigenous Mastery. Let’s pivot from the hammered hand of the silversmiths to the expressive hand of the painter and celebrate how a single artist’s brushstroke can capture a landscape, a floral arrangement, or even a moment of survival. The Resilient Hand: Gustave David Riquet and the Royan Hit. This is where our story veers from the creation of art to the survival of art. Riquet was a professor of decorative composition; his hand was trained in the rigorous French workshop tradition. However, this piece bears the mark of a different hand - the hand of history. There is a hole on the reverse from the 1945 bombing of Royan. In WWII a devastating air raid, aimed at dislodging German forces, resulted in 95% destruction of the town and approximately 1,500–1,700 French civilian deaths. This painting is a survivor. The Painter’s Vision: Through an evocative collection of European and American fine art, from intimate Venetian watercolors of Andrea Biondetti to the bold, to the Mediterranean sun filled countryside by Jean Durand to expressive floral oils of Rudolph Colao, these works capture the soul of the artist. The Functional Hand: Highlighting that true craftsmanship isn't just for a gallery wall; it belongs in the kitchen, the garden, and the wardrobe. The Artisan’s Table: from the fine hand of Royal Crown Derby, Spode, and Wedgwood sets to the folk hand of Mochaware and French Ironstone molds. Textiles and Luxury Silks: featuring Hermès, Fendi, and Pucci scarves. These luxury scarves feature manual screen-printing techniques and meticulous hand-rolled edges and that define the high-fashion. Wood and Iron: featuring the Scandinavian Tine, the Wooden Cookie Mold, and the Robert Pinkney Bucket Bench: Here the humble hand delivers a Scandinavian box with its hand-painted fortune telling text, a Bucket Bench by Robert Pinkney (1992) shows an ongoing tradition using reclaimed wood. A Clear View from the Crystal to the Skyline: Featuring a massive set of Baccarat Harcourt Crystal, Lalique sparrows, to vintage Woodward pieces for your patio. Welcome to the Art of the Hand. It is a full circle of craft where every piece celebrates the beauty of physical creation - a tribute to the artisans who chose the hammer and brush over the assembly line. We hope you find something that speaks to you. SHOP NOW at HuntEstateSales.com! Happy hunting, Maggie and Jim Still here reading?! You deserve a COUPON! Use THEHAND10 to get 10% off your next purchase, valid through 5/15 at 5PM!
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